ASTRO U 158 User manual

Version 10-2018A

Contents
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Contents
Before starting operation of the device.......................................................................................page 03
Symbols and conventions used..................................................................................................page 03
Proper use..................................................................................................................................page 04
Target group for this manual......................................................................................................page 04
Device description .....................................................................................................................page 04
Important safety information......................................................................................................page 05
Warranty conditions...................................................................................................................page 07
Disposal.....................................................................................................................................page 07
Description of performance .......................................................................................................page 07
Connecting and installing the module .......................................................................................page 07
Quick start – starting operation of the U 158.............................................................................page 09
“Status” menu............................................................................................................................page 16
“Main” menu ..............................................................................................................................page 22
“Test generator” menu...............................................................................................................page 24
“IP channel” menu .....................................................................................................................page 26
“IP RX” menu.............................................................................................................................page 27
“RF” menu .................................................................................................................................page 29
“RF 1.X” and “RF 2.X” menu .....................................................................................................page 32
“TS processing” menu ...............................................................................................................page 34
“NIT” menu ................................................................................................................................page 37
“LCN” menu...............................................................................................................................page 39
“SSL settings” menu..................................................................................................................page 40
“User settings” menu .................................................................................................................page 42
“TS analyzer” menu...................................................................................................................page 44
“Licensing” menu.......................................................................................................................page 45
“Update/config” menu................................................................................................................page 46
“System log” menu ....................................................................................................................page 49
“Alarm severities” menu ............................................................................................................page 51
“Active alarms” menu ................................................................................................................page 52
“Statistics” menu........................................................................................................................page 53
“Network” menu.........................................................................................................................page 55
“Documentation” menu..............................................................................................................page 56
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................page 57
Maintenance and repair.............................................................................................................page 57
Servicing....................................................................................................................................page 57
Technical data ...........................................................................................................................page 58

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Before starting operation of the device
Operating manual U 158 - Version 10-2018A
Before starting operation of the device
HINWEIS: Read this operating manual attentively! It contains important information about
installation, ambient conditions and maintenance of the device. Keep this operating manual for
future use and for handover in the event of a change of owner. A PDF version of this manual is
available to download on the ASTRO website (there may be a more recent version).
The ASTRO company confirms that the information in this manual was correct at the time of
printing, but it reserves the right to make changes, without prior notice, to the specifications, the
operation of the device and the operating manual.
Symbols and conventions used
Symbols used in these instructions
Pictograms are visual symbols with specific meanings. You will encounter the following pictograms in
this installation and operating manual:
Warning about situations in which electrical voltage and non-observance of the instructions in this
manual pose a risk of fatal injuries.
Warning about various dangers to health, the environment and material.
Warning about thermal dangers (risk of burns).
Recycling symbol: indicates components or packaging materials which can be recycled (cardboard,
inserts, plastic film and bags). Used batteries must be disposed of at approved recycling points.
Batteries must be completely discharged before being disposed of.
This symbol indicates components which must not be disposed of with household rubbish.
Copyright information
Parts of the software used with this product originate from third-party vendors and were developed
under a variety of licensing conditions. Detailed information on the licences can be found on the
device's web user interface. If you select the menu item “Licensing” on the web browser interface of
the device, you will find a link to a page with detailed information.
You can obtain the source code for licence-free parts of the software upon request and against
payment of a processing fee.
Please contact us at:
[email protected]
ASTRO Strobel Kommunikationssysteme
Olefant 1-3
D-51427 Bergisch Gladbach (Germany)
Tel.: [phone]
All other parts of the software used with this product are subject to the copyright owned by ASTRO
Strobel GmbH.

Proper use
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Proper use
The devices of the U 1xx- and U 2xx series are only used for converting signals of different modulation
to / from IP data streams in multimedia cable networks. The power supply unit U 100 SNT eco / U 100
SNT eco+ may only be used for the power supply of the U 1xx- and U 2xx units within the base unit
U 100-230. Modification of the devices or use for any other purpose is not permitted, and will immedi-
ately void any guarantee provided by the manufacturer.
Target group of this manual
Installation and starting operation
The target group for installation and starting operation of the ASTRO headend technology are qualified
experts who have training enabling them to perform the work required in accordance with EN 60728-11
and EN 60065. Unqualified person are not allowed to install and start operation of the device.
Device configuration
Target group for the configuration of the ASTRO headend are persons who have received instructions
and have training enabling them to perform a configuration. Knowledge of EN 60728-11 and EN 60065
is not necessary for configuration.
Device description
The delivery is comprised of the following parts:
U 158 Edge QAM module and backplane
Operating manual
The U 158 plug-in module and the U 100 base unit feature a CE marking. This confirms that the prod-
ucts conform to the relevant EC directives and adhere to the requirements specified therein.
Figure 1, top:
U 158, installed in the U 100 base unit
(fitted with three plug-in modules)
Figure 1, middle:
U 158, front panel
[1] Display for management IP addresses,
data IP addresses, status messages, etc.
[2] Status display
[3] Control and data knob, menu switch
Figure 1: U 158
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Device description
Operating manual U 158 - Version 10-2018A
HINWEIS: Turning the data knob [3] (fig. 2, above) allows you to navigate through the indi-
vidual menu items in the U 158 display. Press the data knob to activate the display.
The ASTRO logo will be the first display to appear following activation.
Turning the data knob clockwise allows to you access the individual displays:
Log messages: The last messages entered in the log book are displayed.
Interface settings: IP addresses of the network interface.
Software versions: The version of the plug-in module software currently installed is displayed.
Alarm table: The current error messages are displayed.
RF output: The programs currently selected are displayed.
The different text colours refer to:
Red: Error (the corresponding display in the web interface log book is: “error”)
Yellow: Warning (the corresponding display in the web interface log book is: “warning”)
Purple: Critical error (the corresponding display in the web interface log book is: “critical / alert /
emergency”)
Light blue: Info (the corresponding display in the web interface log book is: “info”)
Light green: Notice (the corresponding display in the web interface log book is: “notice”)