RLS & WNE CLIENT V6 RX8200 CONFIGURATION GUIDE Date of issue: 3rd April 2014 WNE v.6.
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Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Front Panel Controls 5 1.2 Front Panel LEDs 5 2 Receiver Installation and Cable Connections 6 2.1 RF Connection 6 2.2 IP Data And Management Connection 7 2.3 Management Address Configuration 7 3 Receiver Configuration 8 3.1 Satellite Parameters 8 3.2 Using the Receiver Front Panel Menu System 9 3.3 Default IP Address – Front Panel Control 9 3.4 Configuration Of RX8200 on RLS – Front Panel Control 9 3.
Table of Contents 3.2 Control vi 3.3 Satellite Input Options vi 3.4 Video Decoding Options vi 3.5 Video Output Options vi 3.6 IP Input Options vi 3.7 IP High Speed Data vi 3.
Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION The RX8200 Receiver is a component of the MPEG-4 AVC/ MPEG-2/DVB compliant range of Ericsson equipment designed for use by broadcasters and distributors of video, audio and data Services over satellite. Figure 1 RX8200 Satellite Receiver The Satellite Receiver interfaces directly to a Low-Noise Block (LNB) on a satellite dish and takes an intermediate frequency (IF) input in the band 950 - 2150 MHz (L-band). The unit can provide dc power and polarisation switching to the LNB.
Receiver Installation and Cable Connections 2 RECEIVER INSTALLATION AND CABLE CONNECTIONS Mount the RX8200 in a 19-inch standard rack in an MCR or CER that has an RF satellite feed to Reuters RLS/WNE. *Frame Sync is not enabled by default on an RX8200. Please contact GCO and request a license is a client requires it. Figure 3. Rear Connections On RX8200 2.1 RF CONNECTION Connect an RF coaxial cable that is carrying the Reuters RLS/WNE satellite signal to RF In 1 on the rear of the RX8200. Figure 4.
Receiver Installation and Cable Connections 2.2 IP DATA AND MANAGEMENT CONNECTION Connect the Ethernet 3 (eth3) network card of the WNE HPDL180 G6 server to the RX8200 (labelled IP OUT 2) using an ethernet cable for WNE IP Data. Connect the Ethernet 1 (eth1) network card on the server to the management port (labelled CONTROL 2) on the RX8200 for management access. Figure 5 shows how these connections should be made between both devices.
Receiver Configuration 3 RECEIVER CONFIGURATION 3.1 SATELLITE PARAMETERS Global satellite coverage for the WNE and RLS services are transmitted via the regional satellite providers listed below. You must ensure that your satellite dish is actually positioned to point to the relevant location. The frequency of the LNB used in your installed satellite dish will also be required during the configurations that follow in this document.
Receiver Configuration Configuring the RX8200 The most efficient way to configure an RX8200 is by using its web-based management interface. It is also possible to configure most of the receiver functionality through the front panel menu control buttons which takes considerably longer to complete. 3.2 USING THE RECEIVER FRONT PANEL MENU SYSTEM The four arrow pushbuttons are used to navigate through the receiver menu system.
Receiver Configuration 3.5 CONFIGURATION OF NETWORK ACCESS Access to the RX8200 should be configured on a client site as shown in Figure 5 above. The IP Data Output and Management LAN connections should be connected directly to the WNE Server. IP Data and Management functionality are completely separated on the RX8200 hence the requirement for separate network connections.
Receiver Configuration Figure 11. RX8200 Default Status – Not Configured Alarm messages will be displayed on this Status page until all RLS and WNE configurations have been completed. Select the Input tab, then select Input Source and Primary Input as SAT and select Apply Changes to store this configuration. To configure the receivers RLS and WNE satellite paramaters manually please see Appendix 3 for further information. To perform an automated configuration process, please see Section 3.7.
Receiver Configuration 3.7 AUTOMATED CONFIGURATION SCRIPT A selection of automated xml scripts exist for an RX8200. These scripts can be uploaded via its web interface to preconfigure the receiver to one of the 4 global satellites carrying the RLS and WNE services. A selection of these files currently exist on The Reuters Hub. For WNE servers that have been connected to a satellite signal for more than 24hrs, a zip file containing these files should also exist under D:\Reuters_Engineering.
Receiver Configuration Figure 13. File Upload Tab Example. If my site was the Reuters Bureau in London and a 9.75GHz LNB was installed on the satellite dish, then the appropriate file here would be for the satellite region under SES4 for Europe and 9750MHzLNB – (RX8200-SES4-9750MHzLNB.xml). Once this is selected click on the Upload tab to apply this pre configuration file. Figure 14.
Receiver Configuration 3.8 DEFAULT SERVICE PRESET Now that the receiver has been correctly configured to the RLS Service (which includes the WNE IP Data PIDs) the Service must now be stored for default startup. Select the Presents tab and assign the locked Reuters service to Present Number 1. Enter the number 1 in the Save Preset Number window and select Apply Changes. Figure 16. Empty Presets Figure 17. Channel 1 Preset Stored 3.
Receiver Configuration All MAC addresses will be 12 digits long. Please record this value accurately as it is used to control client permissions. Figure 18. Location of RX8200 MAC Address for IP Output 2 The MAC address can also be seen on the front panel menu. Figure 19. RX8200 MAC Address for IP Output 2 On Front Panel Display MAC Address examples of 00-20-AA-58-29-63 are shown above.
Receiver Configuration 3.10 RECORDING THE UNIQUE HARDWARE ID The Unique Hardware ID is required by GCO in London to control the encryption permissions for Reuters RLS content. This information must be accuractly recorded and given to the GCO team in London. The Hardware ID can be found in one of two locations on an RX8200. On the web management interface as shown below under the Customization tool. Figure 20.
Receiver Configuration 3.11 SAVING A CONFIGURATION FILE The RX receiver automatically saves each configuration setting as an active profile setting. It is possible to store a configuration as an xml file that can be used to restore an RX8200 receiver for any client site. Browse to the Save/Load tab. Figure 22. Save RX8200 Configuration File Under the Save Configuration to File section Right Click to save the settings entered in the satellite receiver. Figure 23.
Receiver Configuration 3.12 RESTORING A CONFIGURATION FILE From the Save/Load configuration tab on the RX8200 interface, select the Browse option under Restore Configuration from file and locate the appropriate xml configuration file. Once selected, click on the Upload button to apply the configuration. Figure 24. Confirmation of Configuration File Upload Once the configuration file has been accepted you’ll see a Result SUCCESS notification at the bottom of the browser window.
Receiver Configuration 3.13 RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS To clear current configuration settings, either overwrite an existing configuration profile or reset the configuration parameters. The reset can be done under the Device Info page and does not reset the IP address. Select the Reset Parameters to Factory Defaults. This reset does not change either of the CONTROL IP addresses. Figure 25. Reset Factory Defaults Figure 26.
Troubleshooting 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 UNABLE TO LOCK TO THE WNE SIGNAL Items to verify: 4.2 Confirm that the Input source is selected as SAT (for satellite feed) as shown in Figure 36 in Appendix 3. Also ensure that the Primary Input is configured as SAT. Confirm the receiver is Enabled for 8PSK as outlined in Appendix 8. Apply an appropriate HD License key if required, reboot and retry.
FAQs 5 FAQS 5.1 HOW DO I SET ASPECT RATIO 16:9 & 4:3 The RX8200 is set by default to output RLS video as it is presented to the device. All Reuters RLS content is delivered at 16:9 material. To change this to output in 4:3 select the Advanced option under the Decode tab. Figure 28. Advanced Video Settings for Aspect Ratio Select the drop down list for Screen Aspect Ratio and select your desired output option and ensure to select the Apply Changes button at the top left of the browser screen. Figure 29.
FAQs 5.3 WHAT TYPE OF LNB SHOULD BE USED ON A SATELLITE DISH FOR RECEIVING WNE? The Reuters recommended specifications for each type of LNB (KU and C Band) are listed below: KU Band SMW LNB Single - Swedish Microwave - http://www.smw.se/ Figure 31. A Light Single Ku Band LNB C Band C-Band & Ku-Band Digi-Ready LNBs – California Amplifier - http://www.calamp.com/ Figure 32.
RX8200 MAC AddressRX8200 MAC AddressAppendix APPENDIX 1 RX8200 MAC ADDRESS 1.1 MAC ADDRESS CHANGE – REPLACING AN EMR RECEIVER WITH AN RX8200. The onsite client scenario will be as follows. 1. Existing client installed with a configured EMR satellite receiver. The MAC address (Ethernet 2) of the EMR is being used for encryption and decryption of video files arriving on the WNE PC/Server. 2.
Appendix APPENDIX 2 MANUAL CONFIGURATION Manual Configuration of the RX8200 to lock to RLS and WNE. The screen shot examples below show a different default management IP address. Please ensure you are using a 172.16.2.20 IP address for Control 2 management interface. Please also note that the following screen shots may not be identical to the RX8200 unit to hand as different firmware versions of the unit have additional menu options. Configuration of the RLS Service paramaters must be configured first..
Appendix Configure the satellite input parameters for the client site. Please use the Global Satellite Coverage options in this document to determine the local settings required for your client region. Ask a client engineering representative for the frequency details of the LNB connected to their in-house satellite dish. Figure 38. L-band Input 1 Configuration When all the configuration parameters have been entered click on the Apply Changes tab to ensure the settings are saved.
Appendix Figure 40. Configuring Multicast MAC Address and PID Within the MPE section, make sure the following information is included: PID: – From the drop down tab, the PID 3550 – USER should be available once the receiver is tuned into RLS. If not then it will appear after the User PID has been selected and the changes applied to the receivers configuration. Filter MAC: - Enter the MAC address as shown in Multicast Address graphic above for your region.
Appendix Figure 41. IP Output Interface 2 – Default Settings Shown Once the IP address has been changed, ensure to select Apply Changes to store this new IP address. The receiver should now be correctly configured for RLS and WNE IP data.
Appendix APPENDIX 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION RX8200 Technical Specifications. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 PHYSICAL & POWER Dimensions: (W x D x H) 442.5 x 545 x 44mm (17.5“ x 20.7“ x 1.75“ approx.) Input Voltage: 110 VAC / 240 VAC Power Consumption 120W Max. (depending on options fitted) Rack height: 1 RU CONTROL Front panel keypad and LCD SNMP control, traps and alarms Web browser IP High Speed Data: MPE based data de-encapsulation Max.
Appendix 3.8 GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation/Term Description C-Band C Band is the original frequency allocation for communications satellites. CBand uses 3.7-4.2GHz for downlink and 5.925-6.425Ghz for uplink. DVB Digital Video Broadcasting FEC Forward Error Correction is a system of error control for data transmission, wherein the sender adds redundant data (also known as an error correction code) to its messages.
Appendix APPENDIX 4 RX8200 MULTIPLE WNE SERVER & DELL SERVER CONNECTION Figure 42 Mutliple WNE Servers with one RX8200 - Front. Figure 43. Mutliple WNE Servers with one RX8200 - Rear.
Appendix Figure 44. Dell R210 WNE Server with RX8200 – Customer Network Connection. Figure 45.
Appendix APPENDIX 5 RX8200 ALARM The alarms page provides access to the alarms settings for the receiver. To view this page, select the Alarms tab from the top of the RX8200 web page. The content of this page is composed mainly of fields with drop-down menus which allow the setting or masking of various alarms and check boxes which can be used to activate relay mapping.
Appendix Figure 46 RX8200 Alarm Menu Compatibility Vs Dynamic Mode Alarms The current dynamic mode alarm functionality utilizes the next available incrementing identifier assigned at start-up. These identifiers will change depending on the cards present in the unit configuration. The compatibility mode setting allows pre-defined fixed identifiers to be assigned at startup.
Appendix Video Not Running (relay mapping) – Place a check mark in the box to activate relay mapping for video not running. Decoder 1/2/3/4/5/6 – Select the alarm condition from the drop-down menu to be activated when decoder 1/2/3/4/5/6 is not running (Set Alarm /No Alarm). Decoder 1/2/3/4/5/6 (relay mapping) – Place a check mark in the box to activate relay mapping for decoder 1/2/3/4/5/6 not running.
Appendix APPENDIX 6 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ON AN RX8200 This information is intended for internal Reuters engineers who wish to manually upgrade an RX8200 satellite decoder. Before attempting an upgrade, please ensure that the configuration procedure of an RX8200 is well understood. The procedure for upgrading the firmware on this receiver will not necessarily remove the configuration parameters of the unit, but you may wish to be familiar with how the unit should be configured before attempting such an upgrade.
Appendix 2. Navigate to the Save/Load tab and scroll to the bottom of the page. Figure 48. RX8200 Save/Load Tab. 3. In the example above, as the 'active' Flash Bank is 1 we want to install the upgraded firmware into the other Flash Bank (i.e. Bank 0) Scroll down this page until you locate the Store New Software Application 0 File. This will present us with the access route to Bank 0. Figure 49.
Appendix 4. Click on the Browser button and locate the firmware upgrade vx.x.x.bin file where ever it's stored on the connected WNE Server or on a USB memory key. Figure 50. RX8200 Bank 0 Firmware Upload. 5. Click on the upload button to apply the new firmware version. 6. Once the image has uploaded, you should briefly see a Green status in the Result window at the bottom of the browser page for a few seconds. 7. This confirms that the RX8200 has successfully loaded the new firmware into Flash Bank 0. 8.
Appendix APPENDIX 7 APPLYING A HD LICENSE KEY As part of the RLS & WNE HD upgrade program, all RX8200 units must have the following 3 specific licenses enabled in order to for satellite lock and HD video reception to be available through the receiver. The enabled/disabled features on any RX8200 can be viewed through the Customization tab under Licensed Features. Figure 52.
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