User's Manual Part 4

DSPbR Series – User’s Manual
Document Number 00000.B Page 67/75
11. FAQ’s
Connectivity:
TCP/IP Ethernet connection
Q: Is a standard or crossed Ethernet jumper cable used to connect a laptop/notebook directly to the DSPbR?
A: A standard Cat 5, 5e or 6 jumper cable terminated both ends with RJ45 termination connectors is required to
connect between the laptop/notebook Ethernet port and either Ethernet ports (front or back) on the DSPbR. RFI
provide a 2 metre jumper cable in the packing box with the DSPbR.
GUI Interface
Compatible Web browser programs
Q: What web browser programs are compatible with the on-board web server?
A: All standard web browsers used on OS platforms such as Windows, Linux and Mac.
Q: In an expanded sub rack frame configuration, will the Master GUI interface communicate and configure
modules within the added Slave sub rack frames?
A: Yes, this is the intention but the current Baseline 1.0 GUI cannot manage multiple sub rack frames. A GUI
firmware upgrade to enable multi-sub rack configuration will be an upgradable feature into this Baseline 1.0
version when available.
RS232 and USB Interface
Q: What is the RS232 and USB interface on the front panel of the DSPbR CSC used for?
A: Currently, only Command Line Interface (CLI) is available through the RS232 and USB connection
interfaces. It is planned to provide the GUI (Web Server) interface through the RS232 and USB interfaces,
which will be an upgradable feature into this Baseline 1.0 version.
SNMP Interface
Q: Will the DSPbR be able to send SNMP traps?
A: The current generation of DSPbR (baseline 1.0) will not have SNMP Agent functionality and therefore not be
able to send North Bound SNMP traps, which will be an upgradable feature into this baseline version when
available. SNMP traps can however be generated from an AMS which receives the SMS messages and
converts them to SNMP traps. The server (agent) for the SNMP trap generation sits on the customers IP
Network. This bridging feature however requires a fair amount of customisation.
Cellular Modem
Q: Is the internal battery back-up supply located in the CSC, used to provide back up power to the cellular
modem or will this require an additional dedicated battery back up?
A: The single backup battery supplies power to both the controller and the cellular modem.