ASTRO U 262 User manual

User Guide U 262
U 262 ASI / IP Gateway
User Guide

User Guide U 262
Copyright Notice
Parts of the software of this product is third-party software, which was developed under
several different licensing conditions. Detailed information concerning the licenses is provi-
ded using the webinterface of the device.
The source code of the free parts of the software is distributed on request for an admini-
stration fee.
Please contact:
[email protected]
ASTRO Strobel Kommunikationssysteme
Olefant 1-3
D-51427 Bergisch Gladbach (Germany)
Tel.: [phone]
All other parts of the software of this product is Copyright by Astro Strobel Kommunikations-
systeme GmbH.
Pictograms and safety instructions
Pictograms are graphical symbols with a defined meaning. You will find the following picto-
grams in these instructions for installation and use:
These symbols alert you to situations in which there is mortal danger as a result of dan-
gerous voltage or noncompliance with these instructions.
This symbol alerts you to various health, environmental and material risks.
Recycling: all of our packaging (cardboard, paper inserts, plastic films and bags) is fully
recyclable.
Used batteries should be disposed of at approved recycling stations. This requires the bat-
teries to be completely discharged when handed in.
Electronic equipment should not be placed in household garbage but rather - pursuant to
guideline 2002/96/EC FROM THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL dated
January 27, 2003 relating to old electrical and electronic appliances - should be disposed of
in a competent manner. Please hand in such equipment for disposal at the relevant public
collection stations when you have finished using it.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis
1 Illustrations ............................................................................................................. 4
2 Introduction............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Safety instructions ........................................................................................... 5
2.2 Assembly instructions ...................................................................................... 5
2.3 Equipotential bonding/grounding ...................................................................... 5
2.4 Servicing and repair..................................................................................... ....6
2.5 Technical data on the power supply.......................................................... ...... 6
3 General introduction.........................................................................................................7
3.1 Connecting the U 262 to a PC/Laptop..............................................................7
3.2 The web browser user interface....................................................................... 7
4 Login..................................................................................................................................8
5 Settings .............................................................................................................................9
5.1 Setting the IP interfaces...........................................................................................9
5.2 Setting the IP Management interfaces .................................................................10
5.3 Storing and loading settings/reboot ......................................................................10
6 Test Generator ...............................................................................................................11
7 Configuring the input multiplexer ..................................................................................11
8 IP setting for transmission and reception mode ..........................................................12
9 IP setting for transmission port .....................................................................................13
9.1 Transmit port...........................................................................................................13
9.2 Destination IP..........................................................................................................13
9.3 Destination MAC.....................................................................................................14
9.4 Type Of Service/Time To Live...............................................................................14
9.5 LAN Tags ................................................................................................................14
9.6 TS Packets Per Frame/RTP/FEC...........................................................................14
10 IP setting for reception ports.........................................................................................15
11 Configuring the output multiplexer................................................................................17
12 User Administration........................................................................................................18
13 Transport Stream Analysis ............................................................................................18
14 Licensing.........................................................................................................................20
15 Update.............................................................................................................................20
15.1 Update using (T)FTP Server................................................................................20
15.2 Update using the example of a TFTP Server for Windows...............................21
16 Log Book.........................................................................................................................23
17 Statistics..........................................................................................................................24
18 Network properties .........................................................................................................25
19 Logout .............................................................................................................................26
20 Technical Data................................................................................................................27

1 Illustrations
Power LED
Warning LED
Failure LED
Display of
Management
IP addresses
BNC ASI input
BNC ASI outputs
Mains supply
Grounding connection
MAC address sticker
Data ports
Management ports
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2 Introduction
2.1 Safety instructions
Remove both mains plugs before opening the device!
Exercise caution when servicing the power supply unit. There is the risk of making contact with
parts which are live even when disconnected from the mains!
Operating indicators - where present - merely indicate the presence of DC voltages isolated from
the mains which supply power to the components of the device. However, operating indicators
which are not lit do not under any circumstances mean that the device is completely disconnected
from the mains or non-live.
Both mains switches or mains plugs are used as a mains isolator and must therefore be acces-
sible and able to be used at any time. When just one power supply unit is connected to the ope-
rating voltage and the mains switch is set to „on“, the device is in operation. If the second power
supply unit is also put into operation, one operates in idle mode for as long as the other power
supply unit is supplying power to the device.
The device must be opened only by authorized specialist personnel inspected by the Chamber
of Industry and Commerce. The device must be repaired only by authorized specialist personnel
inspected by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, or by sending it to ASTRO with the precise
description of the fault.
The mains cable(s) must be replaced only with original mains cables. Fuses must be replaced
only with fuses of the same type, value and melting characteristic.
Always observe:
DIN VDE 0701 - Parts 1 and 200, maintenance
EN 50 083 - Part 1, safety requirements
Do not carry out servicing work during thunderstorms
2.2 Assembly instructions
Protection from environmental inuences:
The device must be connected and operated in dry rooms only. It must not be exposed to spray,
water droplets or similar inuences. If condensation has formed, wait until the device has com-
pletely dried out. Objects lled with liquid must not be put down on the device.
The permitted ambient temperature is 0 ... 45°C.
Assembly environment:
The device is intended for operation in 19“ racks, which are preferably metallically conductive
and which have sufficient air convection. It should be operated away from radiant heat and other
heat sources. The device must be installed only in rooms in which the permitted ambient tempe-
rature can be maintained even if the climatic conditions change. To avoid trapped heat, it must be
ensured that air can circulate freely on all sides. Assembly in niches and unintentional covering of
the ventilation holes must be avoided at all times.
2.3 Equipotential bonding / grounding
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The subscriber network must be and remain grounded as per the regulations in EN 60728 Part
11, even if the device is removed.
The equipotential bonding on the U 262 is provided by means of the xing straps on the device
or by means of the grounding clamp on its back. Appliances within arm‘s reach must be mutually
integrated into the equipotential bonding.
Operation without connection to a protective conductor, device grounding or device equipotential
bonding is not permitted!
2.4 Servicing and repair
Caution:
The device must not be opened by the user, since the device does not contain any user-service-
able parts!
If all instructions are observed and the device is used as stipulated, no servicing is required.
Repairs must be carried out exclusively in the factory.
2.5 Technical data on the power supply (U 262)
Mains voltage: 100 – 240 V~
Mains frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumption: 0,19 – 0,34 A per power supply unit
Degree of protection according to EN 60529: IP 20
Max. device ambient temperature: 45°C
Mains fuses: T2A L 250V
The U 262 must be operated only with the original power supply unit!

3 General introduction
3.1 Connecting the U 262 to a PC / Laptop
Applying the operating voltage turns on the U 262 automatically. Following the boot phase
(approx. 30 seconds), the display shows the two Management IP addresses (lines 2 & 3), and
any error messages (line 4).
If the device is connected to a PC / laptop by means of one of the network ports and once the PC/
laptop has been appropriately congured by means of the network settings, conguration of the U
262 can be started following input of the IP address in the address line of the Web browser.
3.2 The web browser user interface
The web browser user interface is split into a topframe, leftframe and mainframe.
The topframe
contains general information about the gateway.
Figure 1: General information in the topframe of the Web browser user interface
This information can be read as follows:
„SW: Jul 8 2008“ is the description of the software level on the U 262 Gateway,
„FW 1.4“ is the level of the rmware in the U 262 Gateway,
„HW: 2“ is the Gateway‘s hardware version,
„Up: 0d 00:03‘25““ is the connection time measured from the instant of logging in,
„Time (UTC):“ indicates the time on the U 262.
In the above gure, alignment with the SNTP server has not yet taken place, and the U 262
therefore indicates the year 1970. The bold line for „Location“ and „Contact“ is obtained from the
settings in the chapter „User Administration“.
The right-hand part of the topframe reects the display and the status LEDs of the U 262, i.e. the
Web browser user interface reproduces the exact view of the U 262.
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Figure 2: View of U 262 display and LEDs in the Web browser user interface
In the example for gure 2, the device is reporting the error „IP RX4A Data Loss“, and precisely
this error message can also be seen in the display of the U 262.
The leftframe
contains the navigation bar through the various submenus, which are described in detail in the
chapters which follow.
The mainframe
displays - in line with the selection in the navigation bar in the leftframe - the submenu.
4 Login
Before the Gateway can be congured, it is necessary to log in. This is done using the „Login“
submenu.
Figure 3: Input mask for login
Clicking on the „Login“ submenu opens the input mask for login (see gure 3). The standard
factory setting is:
„Username: admin and password: astro“
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When the access data have been input correctly, it is possible to continue conguration. For
security reasons, the usernames and passwords as set by the factory should be changed. This
allows unauthorized access to be prevented. Only one user/BC 4 can ever be logged in on the U
262 Gateway. The very bottom of the leftframe of the Web browser user interface shows which
user is currently logged in.
5 Settings
Clicking on the „Main“ submenu takes you to the basic settings of the U 262.
NOTE:
All settings made must be transferred to the Gateway, and therefore activated, using the „Sub-
mit“ button. To save the data, make sure that you click on the „Save“ button after all parameters
have been congured, otherwise the settings which have been changed will be lost following a
reboot.
5.1 Setting the IP interfaces
The „IP Interface Settings“ area is used to make the settings for the four IP interfaces (Manage-
ment A & B, and Data A & B).
The „MAC“ line displays the Mac address of the respective IP interface. The lowest Mac address
is required for licensing further features of the U 262 (see the chapter „Licensing“).
The „Active“ line can be used to activate and deactivate the individual IP interfaces, and the
„Mode“ line displays the bandwidth of the IP interface connected to the U 262. This bandwidth is
recognized by the U 262 automatically.
Figure 4: Detail from basic settings of the U 262: IP Interface Settings
The IP addresses („Address“ line), subnetwork masks („Subnet“ line) and standard Gateways
„Gateway“ line) are input using the keypad. Normally, it is only necessary to input a Gateway
under Management A.
NOTE:
Please use different IP addresses for every interface and different address ranges if the interfaces
are connected to different network segments. Input 0.0.0.0 for unused or unknown Gateways.
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5.2 Setting the IP Management interfaces
The „IP Management Settings“ area is used to stipulate the DNS server, to congure up to four
SNMP Trap recipients and to input two SNTP servers for obtaining the time reference. The time
source used may then be „SNTP Server“ or „IP Rx 1“ to „IP Rx 16“ or „ASI TP“. Only the licensed
„IP Rx“ can be used.
Figure 5: Detail from the basic settings of the U 262 „IP Management Settings“
NOTE:
Please use different IP addresses. Input 0.0.0.0 for unused or unknown DNS, SNMP or SNTP
addresses.
5.3 Storing and loading settings / reboot
The „Save“ button is used to save all settings made in the ash memory and to restore them even
after mains failure or a reboot. The „Load“ button is used to restore the last operating parame-
ters saved in the ash memory and to reject changes which were made previously and were not
stored.
Figure 6: Detail from the basic settings of the U 262 „Save, Load, Default & Reboot“
„Default“ is used to restore the factory settings, and „Reboot“ prompts the advice to restart with
the operating parameters saved in the ash memory.
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