BridgeTech VB20 User manual

VB2-series
Users' Manual
Sw version 5.0
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................7
1.1 About the Probe...........................................................................................................7
1.1.1 Probe - Overview.................................................................................................7
1.1.2 VB20 an VB220...................................................................................................8
1.1.3 Probe - Functionality............................................................................................9
1.2 How to use this manual...............................................................................................10
2 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.........................................................................................11
3 SAFETY......................................................................................................................... 13
4 INSTALLATION AND INITIAL SETUP.............................................................................14
4.1 Quick Installation Gui e.............................................................................................14
4.2 The Enhance Chassis (EC)......................................................................................14
4.2.1 Dual Power Supply.............................................................................................15
4.2.2 Cooling System..................................................................................................15
4.3 The Enhance Chassis -48V DC version (ECDC).....................................................16
4.3.1 Dual Power Supply.............................................................................................16
4.3.2 Cooling System..................................................................................................17
4.3.3 ECDC Power Supply...........................................................................................17
4.4 Serial Number Location.............................................................................................18
4.5 Portable chassis (VB20).............................................................................................19
4.5.1 AC Power Supply ...............................................................................................19
4.5.2 Cooling System..................................................................................................19
4.5.3 Serial number location.........................................................................................19
4.5.4 Interfaces............................................................................................................ 19
4.6 The ACC/DCC Har ware (VB220).............................................................................20
4.6.1 Cooling System..................................................................................................20
4.6.2 ACC Power Supply.............................................................................................20
4.6.3 DCC Power Supply............................................................................................21
4.6.4 Serial Number Location......................................................................................21
4.7 The Har ware Mo ules an Connectors (VB220)......................................................22
4.7.1 The Probe Mo ule...............................................................................................22
4.7.2 The VB242 ASI Input Mo ule (VB220 option).....................................................23
4.7.3 The VB250 COFDM Demo ulator Mo ule (VB220 Option)................................24
4.7.4 The VB252 COFDM Dual Demo ulator Mo ule (VB220 Option)........................25
4.7.5 The VB260 QAM Demo ulator Mo ule(VB220 Option)......................................26
4.7.6 The VB262 Dual QAM/8VSB Demo ulator Mo ule (VB220 Option)..................27
4.7.7 The VB270 DVB-S/S2 Demo ulator Mo ule (VB220 Option).............................28
4.7.8 The VB272 ual DVB-S/S2 Demo ulator Mo ule (VB220 Option).....................29
4.7.9 The VB273 DVB-S/S2 Re un ancy switch (VB220 Option)................................30
4.8 Installing the Unit in a Rack (VB220).........................................................................34
4.8.1 Default Installation - Connectors at the Front of Rack........................................34
4.8.2 Optional Installation - Connectors at the Rear of Rack.......................................34
4.8.3 Optional Installation - Mi -Mounting...................................................................35
4.9 Powering up the Unit.................................................................................................35
4.10 Initial Configuration..................................................................................................36
4.10.1 Initial Configuration Using the Pre-Set IP-A ress...........................................36
4.10.2 Initial Configuration Via Serial Console Emulate Over USB...........................36
4.10.3 Verifying Correct Initial Setup of the Probe.......................................................40
4.10.4 Initial Setup Troubleshooting............................................................................41
5 QUICK SETUP GUIDE...................................................................................................42
5.1 Basic Setup: All Interfaces.........................................................................................42
5.2 Input Signal Definitions..............................................................................................42
5.2.1 ASI Input ...........................................................................................................42
5.2.2 Ethernet Input (IP Option Only)..........................................................................42
5.2.3 OTT Input (OTT Engine Option Only).................................................................43
5.2.4 Demo ulator Input(VB220).................................................................................43
5.3 Monitoring: All Interfaces............................................................................................44

5.4 A justing Alarm Threshol s: All Interfaces.................................................................44
6 THE PROBE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE..............................................................46
6.1 Main...........................................................................................................................48
6.1.1 Main - Summary.................................................................................................48
6.1.2 Main - CPU usage..............................................................................................52
6.1.3 Main - Eii graphing.............................................................................................53
6.2 Alarms........................................................................................................................54
6.2.1 Alarms - All Alarms.............................................................................................55
6.2.2 Alarms - Alarm setup..........................................................................................56
6.3 OTT (requires the OTT Option)..................................................................................63
6.3.1 Active testing......................................................................................................63
6.3.2 Channels............................................................................................................69
6.3.3 Settings..............................................................................................................71
6.3.4 Threshol s.........................................................................................................72
6.4 Mon ...........................................................................................................................74
6.4.1 Mon - Parameters..............................................................................................74
6.4.2 Mon - Setup.........................................................................................................87
6.5 MW ........................................................................................................................... 87
6.6 RDP........................................................................................................................... 92
6.7 Traffic ........................................................................................................................ 98
6.7.1 Traffic - Protocols (requires AET-OPT)................................................................98
6.7.2 Traffic - Detect...................................................................................................100
6.8 Ethernet ..................................................................................................................101
6.8.1 Ethernet - Summary.........................................................................................101
6.8.2 Ethernet - History.............................................................................................103
6.8.3 Ethernet - IGMP (requires AET-OPT)...............................................................105
6.8.4 Ethernet - Join..................................................................................................106
6.8.5 Ethernet - FSM (requires AET-OPT).................................................................107
6.8.6 Ethernet - Multicasts.........................................................................................110
6.8.7 Ethernet - Ethernet thresh................................................................................114
6.9 ETR 290 (Option).....................................................................................................117
6.9.1 ETR 290 - ETR Overview.................................................................................117
6.9.2 ETR 290 - ETR Details.....................................................................................118
6.9.3 ETR 290 - Services..........................................................................................121
6.9.4 ETR 290 - Bitrates............................................................................................125
6.9.5 ETR 290 - Tables..............................................................................................126
6.9.6 ETR 290 - PID list.............................................................................................128
6.9.7 ETR 290 - PCR................................................................................................129
6.9.8 ETR 290 – T2MI (Option)..................................................................................132
6.9.9 ETR 290 – SCTE 35 (Option)............................................................................134
6.9.10 ETR 290 - Status............................................................................................136
6.9.11 ETR 290 - Compare........................................................................................137
6.9.12 ETR 290 - ETR thresh....................................................................................143
6.9.13 ETR 290 - PID thresh.....................................................................................155
6.9.14 ETR 290 - Service thresh...............................................................................157
6.10 ASI ......................................................................................................................... 160
6.10.1 ASI Status...................................................................................................... 160
6.10.2 ASI - Setup.....................................................................................................162
6.11 ASI (Optional mo ule for VB220)............................................................................164
6.11.1 ASI - Status....................................................................................................165
6.11.2 ASI - Setup (Roun -Robin Mo e)...................................................................166
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6.12 COFDM (VB250 Option Mo ule for VB220)...........................................................167
6.12.1 COFDM - Status (VB250)...............................................................................167
6.12.2 COFDM - Tuning setup (VB250)....................................................................170
6.12.3 COFDM - COFDM threshol (VB250)............................................................173
6.12.4 COFDM - RF Overview (VB250)....................................................................175
6.13 COFDM (VB252 Option Mo ule for VB220)...........................................................176
6.13.1 COFDM - Status (VB252)...............................................................................176
6.13.2 COFDM - Tuning setup (VB252).....................................................................184
6.13.3 COFDM - COFDM threshol (VB252)............................................................187
6.13.4 COFDM - Impulse response (Requires A vance RF Option).......................191
6.13.5 COFDM - RF overview (VB252).....................................................................192
6.14 QAM/VSB/RF (VB260 or VB262 Mo ule Option for VB220)..................................193
6.14.1 QAM - Status..................................................................................................193
6.14.2 QAM - Tuning setup.......................................................................................196
6.14.3 QAM - QAM threshol ....................................................................................199
6.14.4 QAM - RF overview........................................................................................203
6.15 SAT (VB270 or VB272 Option mo ule for VB220).................................................204
6.15.1 SAT - Status...................................................................................................204
6.15.2 SAT - Tuning setup.........................................................................................208
6.15.3 SAT - SAT threshol .......................................................................................211
6.15.4 SAT - RF overview..........................................................................................213
6.16 SAT Re un ancy Switch (VB272 an VB273 Option mo ule for VB220)............214
6.16.1 Tuning setup....................................................................................................214
6.16.2 SAT Tuning setup............................................................................................215
6.16.3 Threshol setup...............................................................................................216
6.16.4 Re un ancy status an overview ...................................................................217
6.16.5 Re un ancy mo es........................................................................................217
6.16.6 Status for input...............................................................................................218
6.17 Setup......................................................................................................................219
6.17.1 Setup - Params..............................................................................................219
6.17.2 Setup - Pages................................................................................................221
6.17.3 Setup - Time...................................................................................................222
6.17.4 Setup - Ethernet.............................................................................................222
6.17.5 Setup - VBC...................................................................................................228
6.17.6 Setup - Login..................................................................................................229
6.17.7 Setup - ETR...................................................................................................230
6.17.8 Setup - VBC thresh........................................................................................234
6.17.9 Setup - Sche uling.........................................................................................236
6.17.10 Setup - Routing............................................................................................238
6.17.11 Setup - Security............................................................................................239
6.18 Data....................................................................................................................... 241
6.18.1 Data - Configuration.......................................................................................241
6.18.2 Data - Software..............................................................................................242
6.18.3 Data - Table Descriptors.................................................................................243
6.18.4 Data - Eii........................................................................................................243
6.18.5 Data - BOOT..................................................................................................245
6.19 About..................................................................................................................... 246
6.19.1 About - Release info.......................................................................................246
6.19.2 About - License..............................................................................................246
6.19.3 About - Technologies......................................................................................247
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1. Appen ix: Probe Versus Vi eoBri ge Controller - Alarms..........................................248
2. Appen ix: Monitoring Practices..................................................................................249
3. Appen ix: OTT Profile Health....................................................................................255
4. Appen ix: Software Uploa ........................................................................................257
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 About the Probe
1.1.1 Probe - Overview
The VB-2 series of probes consists of the VB220 rack-mount IP probe and the VB20
portable IP probe. The VB220 can be bundled with a ran e of interface modules for
monitorin of si nals as found in cable (QAM), satellite (DVB-S/S2) and terrestrial
(DVB-T/T2/8VSB). The feature set and capabilities of the VB220 and the VB20 are
otherwise idendical.
The VB-2 series of probes enables full confidence monitorin of one Ethernet input
(electrical or optical) in addition to optional contents check of one electrical ASI
transport stream input. It provides detailed IP-packet monitorin of up to 260 IP
multicasts.
The OTT software option is available on VB220 and VB20 and enables monitorin of
up to 50 adaptive bitrate channels in steps of 10 dependin on license
activated.Supported streamin formats include Apple(tm) HSL, Adobe(tm) HDS and
Microsoft(tm) SmoothStream.
The ETR 290 software option performs extended ETSI TR 101 290 analysis, enablin
detailed transport stream monitorin , includin verification of PSI/SI and bitrate
monitorin for individual services and service components.
A built-in web server in the probe allows remote si nal monitorin usin a standard
web-browser. Mana ement may take place either via a separate Ethernet network, or
usin the re ular video/data network – both IPv4 and IPv6 are supported on the
mana ement interface.
The probe can also be mana ed via the VideoBrid e Controller (VBC) - a centralised
server mana ement solution. The VBC adds mana ement features like alarm
a re ation and report functionality as well as centralised access and user roles.
The VB220 is a module housed in a 1 RU chassis. Three probe modules may be
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installed in one chassis, thus triplin the monitorin capacity.
1.1.2 VB20 and VB220
The main difference between the VB20 and the VB220 probes are summarized in the
followin table:
Feature VB20 VB220
RF/ASI inputs No Up to 4 RF inputs by addin
interface modules in chassis,
QAM/8VSB: VB262
DVB-S/S2: VB272
DVB-T/T2: VB252
ASI: VB242
Number of
IP/Ethernet
multicast/unicast
streams
260 260
Full Service
Monitorin (FSM)
Yes Yes
IGMP lo in Yes Yes
Ethernet Traffic
analysis
Yes Yes
T2MI analysis and
monitorin
Requires T2MI-OPT Requires T2MI-OPT
ETR analysis No (Requires ETR290-OPT, can
be licensed with up to 4
ETR290 En ines for ethernet
and one En ine for ASI. Each
additional RF interfaes et
their own ETR En ine.)
No (Requires ETR290-OPT, can
be licensed with up to 4
ETR290 En ines for ethernet
and one En ine for ASI. Eacb
additional RF interfaces et
their own ETR En ine.)
OTT monitorin and
analysis of HLS,
HDS, Smoothstream
Up to 50 channels in steps of
10 per license. Requires OTT-
ENG-OPT.
Up to 50 channels in steps of
10 per license. Requires OTT-
ENG-OPT.
SCTE 35 monitorin
and analysis
Requires SCTE 35-OPT and at
least one ETR 290 en ine.
Requires SCTE 35-OPT and at
least one ETR 290 En ine
The illustrations and GUI screenshots used in this users manual will refer to
VB220They are equally valid also for the VB20
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In subsequent text the word Probe is used as a eneric reference to VB20 and VB220.
1.1. Probe - Functionality
An IP-based network is fully transparent with respect to si nal contents quality,
provided that the IP-packets arrive, and provided that they arrive in time. The probe
therefore uses the patented MediaWindow to allow monitorin at-a- lance of packet
loss and errors in inter-packet arrival time. This way the operator can conveniently
ensure correct si nal quality at IP-level.
The advanced Ethernet protocol analysis tool automatically detects all protocols
carried over Ethernet past the port the probe is connected to, and it displays statistics
like percenta e utilization of the interface and percenta e of the different transported
protocols. This ives the probe a real-time sniffer capability.
The probe allows the user to define a Return Data Path (RDP), usin the re ular
video/data network or the mana ement network to return a stream. A faulty si nal can
then be further analysed at the studio premises, when necessary.
The recordin functionality allows the user to record a stream, either tri ered
manually by the user or tri ered by a user defined alarm.
Full Service Monitorin (FSM) checks that vital system components like CA-servers are
active.
Optional Ethernet TR 290 monitorin allows the operator to check parameters like
transport stream sync and PSI/SI standards conformity. This option also performs
further PSI/SI analysis, makin it possible to view PSI/SI contents. PID and service
bitrates are also continuously measured.
Optional OTT monitorin allows the operator to set up active testin of Over-the-top
type si nals as found in adaptive bitrate streamin architectures. Formats supported
include Apple (tm) HLS, Microsoft (tm) Smoothstream, MPEG DASH and Adobe (tm)
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HDS.
The probe can be expanded throu h licence options to monitor the T2MI protocol layer
as found in DVB-T2 networks.
The probe can also be licensed with an SCTE 35 option that allows monitorin and
lo in of splice time codes embedded in the transport streams.
1.2 How to use this manual
This users' manual is valid for software versions 5.0 of the probe.
Throu hout this manual the term stream is often used rather than unicast or multicast.
One stream may consist of one or more services, and refers to one IP uni- or multicast
(for Ethernet input) or one transport stream (ASI, COFDM, QAM/VSB or QPSK/DVB-S2).
Chapter 3 lists safety precautions, and this chapter should be read prior to equipment
installation.
Chapter 4 explains how to install the equipment in a rack, and also how to perform the
necessary initial confi uration of the probe mana ement IP-address. A step-by-step
quick installation uide is found in section 4.1.
Chapter 5 contains a quick setup uide; a step-by-step description of how to setup a
probe once the initial setup has been performed.
Chapter 6 describes the raphical user interface (GUI) as seen when pointin a web
browser to the probe's IP-address.
Appendix I describes the alarm handlin in the probe versus the VideoBrid e
Controller (VBC).
Appendix II explains some useful Ethernet monitorin practices.
Appendix III explains the OTT profile health bar and timeline.
Appendix IV explains a probe software upload procedure used when up radin from
software versions older than 4.2.
Note that current versions of the users' manual can be found on the
http://www.brid etech.tv website. Lo -in as end user: cu tomer with password:
xma 4u . Additional technical documentation is also found at the same location.
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2 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The probe module is equipped with two Ethernet ports and an SFP optical port. The
user selects which transport stream si nal input to be used by the monitorin en ine,
either the Ethernet video/data port or the SFP optical input. Mana ement of the probe
is conducted via the Ethernet mana ement port or alternatively in-band via the
Ethernet video/data port.
Fi ure 1: The Probe Module
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A simplified dia ram of the alarm handlin mechanisms of the probe is shown in fi ure
2. The input si nals are continuously analysed, and measured data are checked
a ainst user defined threshold values. If the data do not comply with the threshold
values alarms will be enerated. The overall alarm settin s further make it possible to
enable and disable alarms, thus definin which alarms should be reported in the probe
alarm list and sent as SNMP traps to an external mana ement system.
Fi ure 2: Simplified Dia ram of the Alarm Handlin in the probe
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SAFETY
Read the in tallation in truction before connecting the cha i unit to the
power ource. Do not in tall the cha i unit with power on.
The cha i or the portable unit i intended for in tallation in re tricted
acce area . A re tricted acce area can be acce ed only through the u e
of a pecial tool, lock and key, or other mean of ecurity.
Blank faceplate and cover panel erve three important function : they
prevent expo ure to hazardou voltage and current in ide the cha i ,
they provide electromagnetic interference hielding and they direct the flow
of cooling air through the cha i . Do not operate the cha i unit unle all
module , faceplate , front cover and rear cover are in place.
Only trained and qualified per onnel hould be allowed to in tall, replace or
ervice thi equipment.
Thi equipment mu t be in talled and maintained by ervice per onnel a
defined by AS/NZS 3260. Incorrectly connecting thi equipment to a general-
purpo e outlet could be hazardou .
Ultimate di po al of thi product hould be handled according to all national
law and regulation .
To prevent the y tem from overheating, do not operate it in an area that
exceed the maximum ambient temperature of 45 degree Cel iu .
Do not work on the y tem or connect or di connect cable during period of
lightning activity.
The cha i or the portable unit require hort-circuit (overcurrent)
protection. En ure that the protective device i rated not greater than 120
VAC, 15 A; 240 VAC, 10 A; 60 VDC 20 A.
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4 INSTALLATION AND INITIAL SETUP
4.1 Quick Installation Guide
1. Read the safety instructions, refer to chapter 3
2. Install the unit in a 19'' rack for rack mount probes, refer to section 4.5
3. Connect the si nal cables, refer to section 4.3
4. Power up the unit, refer to section 4.6
5. Perform initial set-up of IP-addresses, refer to section 4.7
6. Verify that the GUI launches correctly, refer to section 4.7.3
4.2 The Enhanced Chassis EC)
The 1RU Enhanced Chassis can house a maximum of 3 modules, and it is equipped
with two 100-240V AC 75W power supplies. The unit is forced air ventilated, the air
flow oin from front to back. The maximum power consumption of the chassis with
optional modules is 75W. By default all connectors are located at the front of the unit.
The power plu s are located at the rear of the unit. The rack ears of the chassis may
be moved to provide for mid or rear mountin of the unit. The rack ears are desi ned
to support the wei ht of the unit.
Fi ure 4: The Enhanced Chassis with probe boards installed
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4.2.1 Dual Power Supply
The Enhanced Chassis (EC) is delivered with two 100-240V AC / 75W power supplies,
providin power redundancy. Each EC unit consists of a 1RU chassis with 3 option
slots. In normal operation load is shared between the two power supplies. If mains fall-
out occurs for one of the power sources or one of the power supplies fails, the power
supply still in operation will take the full load, seamlessly. This means that monitorin
operation will not be affected if one of the power sources fails. Power supply failure will
be indicated by a red LED located ri htmost on the front of the chassis.
Fi ure 5: Red LED indicatin failure for one of the power supplies
4.2.2 Cooling System
The chassis is equipped with six lon -life fans that suck in air from front of the chassis.
The air exits at the back of the unit. The fans are temperature controlled, allowin
them to run at an optimum speed. Ventin holes at the sides of the chassis provide an
optional air intake, ensurin ood aerodynamical properties of the coolin air flow. It
is recommended, but not essential, that these ventin holes are not covered.
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4.3 The Enhanced Chassis -48V DC version ECDC)
The 1RU Enhanced Chassis can house a maximum of 3 modules, and it is equipped
with two -48V DC 75W power supplies. The unit is forced air ventilated, the air flow
oin from front to back. The maximum power consumption of the chassis with
optional modules is 75W. By default all connectors are located at the front of the unit.
The power plu s are located at the rear of the unit. The rack ears of the chassis may
be moved to provide for mid or rear mountin of the unit. The rack ears are desi ned
to support the wei ht of the unit.
4. .1 Dual Power Supply
ECDC rear: two -48V DC connectors located on the the ri ht.
The Enhanced Chassis (EC) is delivered with two -48V DC / 75W power supplies,
providin power redundancy. Each EC unit consists of a 1RU chassis with 3 option
slots. In normal operation load is shared between the two power supplies. If mains fall-
out occurs for one of the power sources or one of the power supplies fails, the power
supply still in operation will take the full load, seamlessly. This means that monitorin
operation will not be affected if one of the power sources fails. Power supply failure will
be indicated by a red LED located ri htmost on the front of the chassis.
Red LED indicatin failure for one of the power supplies.
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4. .2 Cooling System
The chassis is equipped with six lon -life fans that suck in air from front of the chassis.
The air exits at the back of the unit. The fans are temperature controlled, allowin
them to run at an optimum speed. Ventin holes at the sides of the chassis provide an
optional air intake, ensurin ood aerodynamical properties of the coolin air flow. It
is recommended, but not essential, that these ventin holes are not covered.
4. . ECDC Power Supply
The ECDC unit is equipped with two -48V DC / 50W power inlet connectors. The power
plu is a male 3-PIN D-sub(15) connector. Matchin female plu s are supplied with the
ECDC unit. This plu should be soldered to the power cable in accordance with the
drawin below.
The DCC Power conector on the chassis.
------------- A3 - Gnd
------------- A2 - Minus
--------------A1 - Plus
Solderin the Female 3-PIN D-sub(15) Connector to the Power Cable.
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4.4 Serial Number Location
The serial number of the Enhanced Chassis is located at the rear of the unit. The
serial numbers of the individual optional modules are located on the components side
of the modules. All serial numbers can also be found on the shippin box.
All modules except the demodulator interface modules have a serial number that is
available via the web GUI under About Licen e.
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4.5 Portable chassis VB20)
The VB20 portable probe is built for real world use. Its ru edised exterior and fan-
less desi n ives en ineers the perfect fault-findin tool when roamin in the network
or for permanent placement in a harsh environment.
4.5.1 AC Power Supply
The portable chassis is delivered with one built-in 100 – 240V AC / 40 W power supply.
4.5.2 Cooling System
The portable unit is equipped with fans that suck in air from front of the chassis. The
air exits at the back of the unit. It is recommended that the ventin holes are not
covered up.
4.5. Serial number location
The serial number is located at the rear of the unit. All serial numbers can also be
found on the shippin box.
The serial number of the VB20 probe is also available via the web GUI under About
Licen e.
4.5.4 Interfaces
The VB20 has Ethernet and ASI inputs.
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4.6 The ACC/DCC Hardware VB220)
In the cases where redundant power supplies are not required the ACC and DCC
chassis options are suitable.
Each ACC or DCC unit consists of a 1RU chassis with 3 option slots. The unit can be
equipped with either a 100-240V AC power supply (ACC) or a -48V DC power supply
(DCC). The unit is forced air ventilated, the air flow oin from left to ri ht as seen
from the connector side of the unit. The maximum power consumption of the chassis
with optional modules is 50W. By default all connectors and the power plu are located
at the front of the unit. However the rack ears of the chassis may be moved to provide
for rear mountin of the unit. The rack ears are desi ned to support the wei ht of the
unit.
Fi ure 3: The ACC Unit with probe boards installed – Direction of Air Flow
4.6.1 Cooling System
The chassis is equipped with three fans that suck in air from the left-hand side of the
chassis as seen in fi ure 3. The air exits on the ri ht-hand side.
4.6.2 ACC Power Supply
The ACC unit is equipped with a 100-240V AC / 50W power supply.
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4.6. DCC Power Supply
The DCC unit is equipped with a -48V DC / 50W power supply. The power plu is a
male 3-PIN D-sub(15) connector. A matchin female plu is supplied with the DCC unit.
This plu should be soldered to the power cable in accordance with the drawin in
fi ure 5.
Fi ure 4: The DCC Power Plu
------------- A3 - Gnd
------------- A2 - Minus
--------------A1 - Plus
Fi ure 5: Solderin the Female 3-PIN D-sub(15) Connector to the Power Cable
4.6.4 Serial Number Location
The serial number of the ACC/DCC unit is located at the rear of the unit. The serial
numbers of the individual optional modules are located on the components side of the
modules. All serial numbers can also be found on the shippin box.
The serial number of the VB220 probe is also available via the web GUI under About
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