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  • Page 1 FNER Expandable (Modular) Routing Switches Installation & Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 Although every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this document it may be necessary, without notice, to make amendments or correct omissions. Specifications subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SYSTEM OVERVIEW ..........................1-1 1.1. System Features ..........................1-1 1.2. User Permission Feature ........................1-1 1.3. Access Control Feature ........................1-1 1.4. System Upgrades ..........................1-1 1.5. Modules ............................. 1-1 CONNECTIONS & PROTOCOLS ......................2-1 2.1. AC Connections..........................2-1 2.2.
  • Page 4 8.12. Admin Account........................... 8-6 SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 9-1 9.1. Specifications ............................ 9-1 10. SERVICE & SUPPORT ..........................10-1 10.1. Contact ATX Networks ........................10-1 10.2. Warranty Information ........................10-1 11. APPENDIX ............................... 11-1 11.1. General Problems ..........................11-1 11.2. Front Panel LEDs ..........................11-1 11.3.

  • Page 5: System Overview

    You can even upgrade your system later to increase the number of inputs available to you. Each FNER system can be configured for up to 128 inputs. Contact us at ATX Networks and we can help you with your growing communication needs.
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW Figure 1: MCP 128 (8x1) Controller 1.5.2 FNER Switching Module The FNER Switching Module is a 16x1 unit that utilizes solid state switching elements to provide seamless switching speeds (nanoseconds). Up to eight switching modules may be combined in a single FNER system. The total number of switching modules required for a system is equal to the total number of system inputs divided by 16.

  • Page 7: Connections & Protocols

    CHAPTER 2: CONNECTIONS & PROTOCOLS CONNECTIONS & PROTOCOLS Connections & Protocols AC Connections All AC power cords are included with your system when it is shipped. If using an AC power cord that is not FLEXNET, make sure it is shielded and has a grounding plug. FLEXNET uses these power cords because they help isolate AC noise from the RF signals.

  • Page 8: Mpc 128 Control In Port Connection

    CHAPTER 2: CONNECTIONS & PROTOCOLS Non-inverting Transmit (receive data) Non-inverting Receive (data terminal ready) (signal gound) Inverting Transmit (data set ready) Not used (clear to send) Not used (request to send) Not used Inverting Receive Table 1: 8x1 Control Module Control In Port Pin Definitions MPC 128 Control In Port Connection If you are using a computer to control the FNER, you can use a direct serial connection to the Control In port.

  • Page 9: Ethernet Port

    CHAPTER 2: CONNECTIONS & PROTOCOLS Note that the maximum control cable length that can exist between FNER modules is 6 feet. Refer to the appendix for proper control port conections. Ethernet Port The MPC 128 has the ability to communicate over Ethernet. The system has a 10BaseT or 100BaseT Ethernet port depending on options ordered.
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  • Page 11: Front Panel Basics

    CHAPTER 3: FRONT PANEL BASICS FRONT PANEL BASICS Front Panel Basics Front Panel Interface The front panel keypad and screen are used to set various operating parameters and to monitor and control the FNER Switch. Various sub-menu screens appear on the front panel LCD. Main Menu The Main Menu has three choices, “Monitor &...
  • Page 12 CHAPTER 3: FRONT PANEL BASICS 2.1.3. Features Menu………………………….…………………... 54 2.1.3.1. Set Control Mode…………………….…………..55 2.1.3.2. Options Menu…….……………………………….56 2.1.3.2.2. LNB/SNMP menu………..LNB option not available 2.1.3.2.2. SNMP Menu.…………………………….57 2.1.3.2.2.1. SNMP On/Off………………….58 2.1.3.2.2.2. Set SNMP Trap IP….…..……...59 2.1.3.3. Port Access Control Enable/Disable………………62 The rest of the front panel hierarchy does not require the “732” factory settings code number to make changes to the system. 2.2.

  • Page 13: Initializing System From The Keypad

    CHAPTER 4: INITIALIZING SYSTEM FROM THE KEYPAD INITIALIZING SYSTEM FROM THE KEYPAD Initializing System from the Keypad Communications Setup If the MPC 128 is to be controlled by a port connection in addition to the keypad, the communication parameters must be set up first.
  • Page 14 CHAPTER 4: INITIALIZING SYSTEM FROM THE KEYPAD 4.2.3 Set Address Get to the Serial Address screen on the front panel. The screen will look like Figure 6. To get to the Serial Address screen from the main menu: key sequence 2, 2, 1, 1. 2.

  • Page 15: Ethernet Configuration Menu

    CHAPTER 4: INITIALIZING SYSTEM FROM THE KEYPAD on this subject. Ignore the remote termination settings. They have no effect on operation. Ethernet Configuration Menu If you are going to use the Ethernet port to control the matrix, you have to set up the Ethernet port for proper communications protocols and settings.

  • Page 16: Comm Port/Password Menu

    CHAPTER 4: INITIALIZING SYSTEM FROM THE KEYPAD Figure 11: DHCP On/Off This screen allows you to enable or disable DHCP service. This will cause the MPC 128 to look for a DHCP server to assign an address for network communications after boot up. Pressing F1 turns DHCP on/off. 4.4.1 Should DHCP be On or Off? When set to ON, the IP address of the MPC 128 is dynamically assigned by the DHCP server.
  • Page 17 CHAPTER 4: INITIALIZING SYSTEM FROM THE KEYPAD network programming, particularly socket programming. 4.5.3 COMM Port Number Default Setting The default setting of the COMM port is 9100. This number was selected because it is a port number that is not widely used or registered by IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority).
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  • Page 19: Crosspoint Connections

    CHAPTER 5: CROSSPOINT CONNECTIONS CROSSPOINT CONNECTIONS Crosspoint Connections This part of the manual describes how to monitor and change all RF connections through the keypad interface. Monitor a Connection Option 1 “Monitor and Control” from the main menu will load a Connection Status screen similar to Figure 15. The screen may have more options available if you are logged in with permissions or access control is disabled.
  • Page 20 CHAPTER 5: CROSSPOINT CONNECTIONS Figure 18: Connection Lock in Effect The F2 button operates as a toggle. Pressing it once will lock the connection as currently specified. Pressing it again disables the lock thereby allowing changes to be made. The F1 button will have no effect upon the output’s connection status while the lock is enabled.

  • Page 21: Why An Rs-485 Section

    CHAPTER 6: RS-485 RS-485 RS-485 Why an RS-485 Section? In the past, there have been questions as to how to handle certain RS-485 communications setups with FNER systems. This section was written to eliminate confusion about the FNER RS-485 communications, specifically termination. This section discusses the major points of RS-485 communications, including specific details such as signaling, cabling, pinout, and termination settings.

  • Page 22: Which Ports Are Rs-485

    CHAPTER 6: RS-485 6.2.5 Master/Slave Most RS-485 systems use Master/Slave architecture, where each slave unit has its unique address and responds only to packets addressed to this unit. These packets are generated by the master, which periodically polls all connected slave units.
  • Page 23 CHAPTER 6: RS-485 6.5.1 RS-485 Control In Port Termination The MPC 128 Control In port can be configured for RS-485 communications. If the Control In port is configured for RS-232 communications then the Control In termination should be off. If the Control In port is configured for RS-422 or RS-485 communications and it is the last unit on the bus, then the control termination should be on.
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  • Page 25: Factory Configuration Settings

    CHAPTER 7: FACTORY CONFIGURATION SETTINGS FACTORY CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Factory Configuration Settings System Options Menu The system Options menu is a critical part of the system hierarchy. From this menu, you can select options to make your system function differently or not function at all. Here is a list of functions available in the System Options menu: Change the Model number Change the Model type Change the number of inputs...

  • Page 26: Factory Settings Code Number

    CHAPTER 7: FACTORY CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Figure 22: Configuration Menu Pass-code Factory Settings Code Number A code has been introduced into the front panel hierarchy in order to prevent accidental changes to the system settings. If valid changes do need to be made to the system, the code to get into the configuration menu is 732. This is not a security password.

  • Page 27: Model

    CHAPTER 7: FACTORY CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Figure 25: Matrix Size Model Option 2 of the System Setup menu will load the Model Number/Type screen of Figure 26. This option is included as part of the system’s firmware identification in accordance with the protocol outlined in Appendix D. The control system is not affected by the model number or type.

  • Page 28: Load Firmware

    CHAPTER 7: FACTORY CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Figure 28: SRR Module Size 7.6.3 SRO Module Size Option 2 of the Module Size Menu will load the SRO Module Size screen of Figure 29. The number of input rows for each SRO output module is specified via this screen. This number should not be changed unless the type of SRO is changed.

  • Page 29: Exiting Download Mode

    Firmware Upgrade Kit A firmware upgrade kit only comes from ATX Networks service personel. A firmware upgrade kit will come as a zipped set of files that will contain all the files needed to prepare and download new firmware to your MPC 128. Instructions on how to do this procedure will be included in the zip file.
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 7: FACTORY CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Some FLEXNET customers have encountered problems while downloading new firmware. Listed here are some of the most common solutions to problems associated with a firmware download. 7.14.1 Serial Port Download Method Solutions Use a one to one straight through serial port cable. Do not use a null modem cable or adapter. Test the cable with an Ohmmeter to make sure each pin is connected to the same pin on both ends.

  • Page 31: Features Menu

    CHAPTER 7: FACTORY CONFIGURATION SETTINGS User Program = *.bin under the firmware directory 7.15 Features Menu Option 3 from the Configuration menu displays the Features Menu shown in Figure 32. To get to the Features Menu screen from the main menu: key sequence 2, 1, (factory settings code number + F1), 3 2.

  • Page 32: Snmp Menu

    CHAPTER 7: FACTORY CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Figure 34: Options Menu From this menu, you can select to enable/disable SNMP protocol. LNB power is not available with FNER systems. Settings under this menu are factory preset and should not be changed. 7.18 SNMP Menu Option 2 of the Options Menu will load the SNMP Menu shown in Figure 35.

  • Page 33: Port Access Control Enable/Disable

    CHAPTER 7: FACTORY CONFIGURATION SETTINGS 2. Set Trap IP Figure 37: Set SNMP Trap IP 7.19 Port Access Control Enable/Disable This option is discussed in detail in the “Access Control” section of this manual. Option 3 of the Features Menu displays the Access Control screen. Through this screen, you can designate whether the access control system is on or off (i.e., in effect or disabled) for various control ports.
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  • Page 35: Access Control

    CHAPTER 8: ACCESS CONTROL ACCESS CONTROL Access Control FLEXNET defines Access control as: a means to limit the ability of people to mess things up. Our system limits a person’s access to the system in several ways. One is the factory code needed in order to get to the configuration menu, the second is locking the keypad, and the third is enabling access control, and creating user accounts and assigning permissions.

  • Page 36: Access Control Menu

    CHAPTER 8: ACCESS CONTROL Figure 38: Port Access Control Enable/Disable The ports for which access control can be on or off are as follows: Local - Keypad Remote - does not apply to SRX systems Ctrl-In - PC Control In COMM Port - Ethernet Port Telnet - Telnet Console Use the up and down scroll arrows to display the port for which access control will be configured, then press the F1 key to...

  • Page 37: Logging In & Logging Out

    CHAPTER 8: ACCESS CONTROL Figure 41: Keypad Locked 8.5.2 Unlock Keypad To remove the keypad lock, press any key on the keypad. The Unlock Keypad Screen will be displayed shown in Figure 42. Figure 42: Unlock Keypad 8.5.3 Unlock Keypad Code Enter the numeric sequence “857”.

  • Page 38: User Accounts

    CHAPTER 8: ACCESS CONTROL Figure 44: Password Entry You build the password one character at a time. You can enter a number directly from the keypad or the scroll keys can be used to bring up an alphanumeric. Once you have the correct character, push F2 to enter it and move forward to the next character.

  • Page 39: Defining Group Output Permissions

    CHAPTER 8: ACCESS CONTROL Figure 47: User Selection In the User Selection screen, the user ID is shown followed by current username. Admin is always UID 1. You can use the scroll keys to scroll through the available user IDs. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the user ID whose name or password you wish to modify.

  • Page 40: Factory Defaults For Access Control

    Reload the firmware or reset the internal board. These solutions require either qualified ATX Networks technical service personnel or ATX Networks technical support assistance. FLEXNET – FNER Expandable (Modular) Routing Switches – Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    CHAPTER 9: SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Specifications RF Modular Routing Specifications FLEXNET – FNER Expandable (Modular) Routing Switches – Installation & Operation Manual...
  • Page 42 CHAPTER 9: SPECIFICATIONS RF Fixed Routing Specifications FLEXNET – FNER Expandable (Modular) Routing Switches – Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 43: Contact Atx Networks

    Please contact ATX Technical Support for assistance with any ATX products. Please contact ATX Customer Service to obtain a valid RMA number for any ATX products that require service and are in or out-of-warranty before returning a failed module to the factory.
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  • Page 45: 11. Appendix

    The LCD is blank except for a row of dim blocks. Firmware has been corrupted. Contact ATX Networks for new firmware and download instructions. The unit does not remember the previous Contact ATX Networks for service.

  • Page 46: Problems With Crosspoint Connections

    2. Access control is on for the port and you are not logged in. The signal is passing at a low level. Using appropriate equipment, check the signal level. If it is below specifications, contact ATX Networks for asistance. The monitor and control menu lists the wrong number of Someone...

  • Page 47: Ethernet Problems

    2. If the Admin has re-assigned names and passwords contact that person for your username and password. 3. If you are the Admin and you don’t know your password, contact ATX Networks for technical assistance. FLEXNET – FNER Expandable (Modular) Routing Switches – Installation & Operation Manual 11-3...
  • Page 48 CHAPTER 11: APPENDIX I am typing in my password but it won’t let me login. 1. Passwords are case sensitive. If the Admin gave you a password of “PasSMe” then the P,S,and M need to be capital letters when you type it in. 2.
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  • Page 50 1-501 Clements Road West, Ajax, ON L1S 7H4 Canada Tel +1 (905) 428-6068 Toll Free +1 (800) 565-7488 Fax +1 (905) 427-1964 Toll Free Fax +1 (866) 427-1964 www.atxnetworks.com support@atxnetworks.com Printed in Canada Rev. 07/15 (ANW1082)

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