ASTi Telestra Target User manual

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ASTi
Telestra Target
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Document: DOC-TEL-NA-OM-M-2
Advanced Simulation Technology inc.
500A Huntmar Park Drive, Herndon, Virginia, 20170 USA
Revision M, Version 2 (July, 2020)

Product Name: Telestra Target
ASTi Telestra Target Operation and Maintenance Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1. Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2: System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1. Target Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1.1. Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1.2. Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.3. CPU Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.4. Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.5. Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.6. Keyboard and Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.7. Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.8. ACENet Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2. Target Software Packages Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2.1. Operating System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2.2. Support and Utilities Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2.3. Software Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3: System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1. Receiving and Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2. Parts Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.1. System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3. Software Installation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3.1. Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4. Default Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.5. Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5.1. Connecting ACENet Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5.2. Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5.3. Monitor Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5.4. Keyboard Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5.5. Audio and I/O Equipment Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5.6. Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5.7. Software Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 4: General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1. Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2. Equipment Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3. Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 5: HLA Runtime – Joining the Federation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1. HLA User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.2. The HLA Remote Control Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3. Testing the HLA Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.3.1. Host Emulation Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.4. Remote Control Interface Commands and Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.5. RTI EXEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.5.1. Setting Up the Federation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Chapter 6: Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.1. Security and Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.2. DISA & STIGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.3. Customer Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.4. Telestra Security and Process Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.5. Security Package Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 7: Warranty and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1. Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.2. Repairs and Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.3. Disclaimer and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Appendix A: System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Temperature and Humidity Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendix B: Software Version Release Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Appendix C: HLA RTIs Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix D: Useful LinuxTM Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Target is an embedded, real-time platform, providing high-fidelity radio, communications
and environmental cue modeling. The Target connects to ASTi’sflexible, networked-based
ACENet architecture which provides a wide range of high-fidelity, scalable, digital 48 kHz
audio and I/O peripherals. The Target uses the latest multi-core processing technology with real-
time performance and reliability. The Target supports a variety of additional software services
and packages to meet even the highest of communications simulation requirements.

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1.1. Theory of Operation
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The Telestra (also called a Target) is an embedded server that processes audio and
communications (Number 1 in Figure 1, below). The Target runs the Red Hat®Enterprise
Linux®operating system as well as a suite of custom software applications written and
maintained by ASTi.
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Audio is processed in remote units called ACE-RIUs, ACUs, or ACU2s. Headsets, PTTs,
speakers, or microphones are plugged into these devices. The audio is sent digitally over
ACENet (Number 2 in Figure 1, below) to and from the Target. Crown Amplifiers can also be
connected to the ACENet and process audio from the Target. The ACENet runs over ethernet, but
is different from a typical LAN between computers. ACENet should be isolated from any other
network, and each remote unit receives a name instead of an IP address. Reference the ASTi
ACENet Guide for more information.
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The Target runs a custom Project that processes the audio and simulates radios, intercom
systems, or sounds such as airplane engines or the rotors of a helicopter. The custom
project is a software load that makes the Target customized to a particular application such as a
flight simulator. Often a host computer is responsible for sending commands to the project
(Number 3 in Figure 1, below). In most cases, UDP packets are sent back and forth between the
Target and the host. These commands can control how audio is routed, how radios behave, or how
the sound effects are processed.
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The primary tool for maintenance and troubleshooting tasks is called the Remote
Management Service (RMS) (Number 4 in Figure 1, below). The RMS is a web server
that runs on the Target and can be accessed by any computer on the same network as the
Target. Simply point a web browser at the IP address of the Target to access the RMS. The
health system, ACENet statistics, and the custom project are all managed and accessed in the
RMS.

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Figure 1: Theory of Operation

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Chapter 2: System Description
2.1. Target Hardware Components
The Target consists of a number of hardware components and can be configured in many different
ways depending on the requirements of the particular application. The components are discussed
in more detail in the following sections. Engineering drawings supplied with each Target identify
the overall system configuration.

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2.1.1. Chassis
The standard Target is currently a 2U, 19” rackmount system.
Target Depth Width Height Weight
Standard 2U 22 3/4” 17” 3 1/2”
31 lbs.
(as shipped)
With Front
Rackmount
24” 19”
(with thumb
screws)
3 1/2”
With Middle
Rackmount
22 3/4” 19” 3 1/2”
Table 1: Telestra Target Chassis Dimensions
Figure 2: Example Telestra Target Chassis
A 1U Target option is also available.
Target Depth Width Height Weight
1U Option 25 1/2” 19” 1 3/4” 24.5 lbs.
(approx.)

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2.1.2. Power Supply
The power supply is a standard 2U 400 watt or greater power supply. It is auto-sensing and
accepts 100-240 Volts with 47 to 63Hz. The input power of the device is 100-240 VAC, 8A-4A,
47-67 Hz.
2.1.3. CPU Type
The CPU type used in the system depends on the time of purchase and whether any CPU upgrades
have been incorporated. The typical CPU is an Intel® multi-core processor.
2.1.4. Hard Drive
The Target hard drive is a Serial ATA removable drive; the size may vary depending on the
system configuration. The platform will include a removable drive docking bay as part of the
chassis. The bay will accommodate a 3.5” removable drive cartridge.
2.1.5. Optical Drive
The Target has a Serial ATA DVD/CD drive. This drive is used for installing system software.
2.1.6. Keyboard and Monitor
The 101-key keyboard is supported via a standard PS/2 connector on the rear of the chassis.
The video connection is via a 15-pin, female, high-density, sub-miniature, “D” style connector
located on the back of the chassis.
2.1.7. Network Ports
Ethernet operation conforms to IEEE 802.3. UDP level protocol with IP addressing supported
along with some multicast capabilities.
The following sections discuss the individual network features in more detail:
Host Simulation: Simulation state and sound model control parameters generated by a sim-
ulation application on another network computer can be transmitted to the Target.
Parameters include state data such as engine RPM, radio frequency,communications panel
switch settings, radio position, exercise number, etc. These parameters are brought into the
local audio models using special input control objects found in the modeling environment.
In addition to reception, model information and equipment health status can also be passed
from the Target back to another computer through the same link.
The Target can receive information from other computers on the network by specifying differ-
ent UDP port numbers for data originating from the different machines.
Status and monitor screens are provided in the Remote Management System enabling the user
to monitor network activity and examine data received or transmitted by the Target. Network
configuration parameters such as port numbers, and source and destination IP addresses are
set by the user in the RMS.
DIS: When configured for DIS operation, the Target connects directly to the DIS network.
Signal and Transmitter PDUs are transmitted and received directly,preventing the host or
other network devices from dealing with these processor-intensive PDUs.

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Status and monitor screens are provided in the RMS, enabling the user to monitor network
activ-ity and DIS radio traffic. DIS options and network parameters are set via RMS.
ASTiNet: The ASTiNet is part of the Telestra family network.
ACENet: The Audio Communications Environment Network (ACENet) is part of the Teles-
tra 4 family and provides low latency, network-based audio and I/O distribution architecture
for ASTi’s communications and sound modeling equipment and software. This flexible archi-
tecture provides highly scalable distribution network of model processing systems and remote
audio and I/O interface devices to address widely distributed and complex multi-user sound
and communications applications. For more information on the ACENet, reference the Teles-
tra 4 ACENet User Guide (DOC-01-TEL4-AN-UG-1).
2.1.8. ACENet Devices
The ACENet devices provide remote interfacing of audio and I/O peripherals to ASTi’s ACENet
architecture. All audio and I/O is digitally distributed between the ACENet devices and Target
modeling platforms for maximum noise rejection and reliability. The audio features 48kHz digital
distribution and balanced pro-audio style interfaces, providing high-fidelity audio. See the
ACENet devices specific technical user guides for more information.

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2.2. Target Software Packages Overview
2.2.1. Operating System Software
Software on the Target system includes an ASTi-configured Linux™ OS and ACE software for
the sound and communications model runtime environment. Also included is ASTi's Remote
Management System application software providing remote management, configuration and
debug of ASTi systems over LAN/WAN from any standard computer with a proper web browser.
2.2.2. Support and Utilities Software
All Target configurations include Linux™ operating system software. Additional support and
operating system software packages may be installed depending on the Target configuration.
ASTi discourages the user from installing third-party packages. ASTi cannot guarantee that user-
installed software will not affect the performance or operation of the Target.
2.2.3. Software Licensing
The software included with the Target is ASTi proprietary and subject to the terms of the software
license agreement.

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Chapter 3: System Installation
See the Telestra Quick Start Guide (DOC-01-TEL4-QSG-1) for initial Target setup and IP
address assignment.
3.1. Receiving and Unpacking
Upon receipt of the Target, check that all packages are received according to the shipping
manifest and that no apparent damage has occurred during shipping. Do not accept packages that
are obviously damaged without first consulting with the carrying authority.
Unpack and carefully remove the Target components from their shipping packaging in accordance
with procedures common to industry standard practices. Be sure to observe all notes, caution or
warning labels that may be present on the outside and inside of the shipping packages.
3.2. Parts Inventory
After all equipment is removed from the packaging, verify equipment received against the
shipping invoice. Notify ASTi immediately of any discrepancies. All Targets are shipped with
engineering drawings that identify the system. Packing lists also provide detailed information
about the shipment and may contain important notes.
3.2.1. System Configuration
The current configuration includes a removable hard drive and CD/DVD drive, two (2) network
ports (expansion to 4 is available at additional cost), and four USB interfaces. No DSP cards are
installed or required.
Optional
Figure 3: Example Target Rear Panel

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3.3. Software Installation and Configuration
Targets are shipped with all necessary software pre-installed. To rebuild the system’s hard disk,
reference the Telestra Target Cold Start Procedure (DOC-02-TEL4-TCS-1).
Turn on the Target via the power switch on the front of the chassis. The system will boot into
the Linux operating system. For further instruction on Target installation, see the Telestra Quick
Start Guide (DOC-01-TEL4-QSG-1) for initial setup and IP address assignment.
The only user account that exists after system installation or cold start is admin. The default
password for this user is also admin. All user account logins and passwords are case-sensitive.
Login: admin Password: admin
Login: root Password: abcd1234
3.3.1. Network Ports
Each Target has two or more Ethernet network ports depending on the system configuration. The
physical location and function of each of these connections varies, based on the hardware
installed by ASTi prior to shipment. The connections will vary over time and from system to
system. Please read the ETH labels on your system to verify Ethernet locations.
The multiple network ports provide convenient, independent connection to a DIS or HLA
network, Host simulation network, Diskless, and ACENet. The local or host network is used to
pass required data and state parameters back and forth to the user defined sound and
communications models on the Target and the customer's simulation software.
Network Ports (optional shown)
See chassis labels for ethernet assignment
Ethernet labels will be Eth0, Eth1, Eth2, etc.
Figure 4: Network Ports

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3.4. Default Network Settings
After initial software installation or system cold start, the Target Ethernet interface eth0 tries to
obtain a network IP address and subnet mask using DHCP. To obtain these network settings, a
DHCP server must exist on the network intended for use by eth0. If the Target cannot contact a
DHCP server using eth0, it will assign a meaningless IP address of 0.0.0.0 to that interface.
The Target’s other two Ethernet interfaces, eth1 and eth2, are assigned default IP addresses and
subnet masks. Refer to the figure under “Network Ports” for the physical locations of the Ethernet
ports.
If you do not wish to use DHCP to configure eth0 (or if the network does not have a DHCP
server), the user must manually configure the network configurations including the IP address,
subnet mask, and gateway IP. Ask your network administrator for valid IP address and subnet
masks for the network(s) where the Target will be integrated.
Note: Manually setting the network configuration requires that a keyboard and monitor be
connected directly to the Target.
To manually set the network configuration, log in to the Target as:
Login: root Password: abcd1234
Then type the following:
ace-net-config -a xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -n yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy
where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address and yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy is the netmask.
After manually configuring interface eth0 (if not using DHCP), users must use the RMS web
interface to change settings for the Target’s Ethernet ports. For more information on the RMS,
reference the Telestra Remote Management System User Guide.

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3.5. Connections
After unpacking the Target, connect the power, network, keyboard and monitor cords to the
system as described below. Allow two inches of space to the rear of the Target for connections.
Remove all plastic packaging from the Target before proceeding with the system
installation.
Note: As technology evolves, the Telestra Target chassis will continue to change.
Look for these objects on the rear of the chassis, and connect as appropriate.
Power Cord In
Video Output
Keyboard
Ethernet Jack
Main Power Switch May not be present on all systems
To chassis To wall
Connects to monitor's 15-pin D connector
PS/2 connection, may not be purple in color
Each system will have three (3) labeled jacks
RJ-45 connection To network
x3
Not Included
Remember to switch on the main power switch on the rear of the Telestra Target chassis.
3.5.1. Connecting ACENet Devices
The ACENet devices connect to the Target through an Ethernet port connection on the rear panel
of the chassis.
3.5.2. Power Connection
The power cord attachment and the power switch push-button are both located on the rear panel
of the chassis.
3.5.3. Monitor Connection
The monitor can be plugged directly into the Target.
3.5.4. Keyboard Connection
The keyboard connection is a 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2-style) connector on the back of the Target. On
all systems, the Target is configured to boot and operate properly with or without the keyboard
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3.5.5. Audio and I/O Equipment Connection
External audio and I/O equipment such as headsets, microphones, amplifiers, preamplifiers, VCR
audio in/out, tape players, PTT switches, etc. are connected directly to ACENet audio devices.
3.5.6. Cabling
For minimum noise, individually shielded, twisted pair cable should be used for all audio lines.
Shields should be tied at a single point to a good earth ground and in general should not be
connected to audio ground.
The most important use of a shielded twisted pair is for the microphone line. Microphone lines
usually carry a very small signal and typically run next to the headset line which typically has a
much larger, higher current signal. The potential for additional noise and crosstalk is greatly
increased if proper cabling techniques are not used.
3.5.7. Software Upgrade
Users must perform a system cold start to upgrade the software. Please see the Telestra Target
Cold Start Procedure (DOC-02-TEL4-TCS-1).
Warning: Performing a system cold start to upgrade the software will cause complete
erasure of the system hard drive.
Before doing a software upgrade, the user should back up the system. For instructions on backing
up the system, go to "Configuration System Backup and Restore" in the Remote Management
System User Guide.

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Chapter 4: General Information
This chapter provides general information about the Target.
4.1. Safety Precautions
This section must be read completely and understood before using the Target. The following
safety precautions must be observed when performing any operation and maintenance tasks
associated with the Target. These safety precautions are necessary to prevent injury to personnel
and damage to equipment.
Warning
Potentially fatal voltages are present in the Target. Before removing, handling, or replacing any
Target components, ensure that all electrical supplies have been turned off and electrical power
cords are disconnected from the Target. There are areas with hazardous energy inside the device.
Please, make sure that the device is disconnected from the power source if the cover is removed.
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
The following disclaimer is provided regarding use of the Target. The disclaimer applies to all
parties using the Target in any situation or configuration. This disclaimer should be read and
understood completely before using the Target.
Disclaimer
The Target is a sound production device. The user, by the act of installing and using the Target and
any associated equipment such as external amplifiers, headsets, speakers, etc., warrants and
represents that he/she is aware that excessive audio levels can cause permanent hearing
impairment and that he/she assumes full responsibility for configuring all equipment including
hardware and software to achieve safe operating sound pressure levels under all conditions.
4.2. Equipment Handling
All Target circuits and modules are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). To avoid damage to
the Target equipment, proper ESD procedures should be followed when handling all Target
equipment. Ensure that all work is performed at a properly grounded ESD work station. In
addition, all personnel handling Target equipment should be properly grounded. When the
transporting or shipping the Target equipment should be properly grounded.
When transporting or shipping individual modules, equipment should be fully-packaged in an
antistatic bag.
ASTi is not responsible for equipment damage due to improper handling.