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Reference Manual
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EL470 IP Satellite Modem
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Reference Manual for EL470 IP Satellite Modem
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About this Manual Reference Manual for EL470 IP Satellite Modem
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual provides a detailed overview of the commands used in this device.
Here you can find a description of the function of the command, the possible values
and structures of the commands and the information you need to be able to enter
commands using RMCP or SNMP.
Cautions and symbols
The following symbols appear in this manual:
A hint message indicates information for the proper operation of
your equipment, including helpful hints, short cuts or important
reminders.
A reference message is used to direct to an internal reference
within the document, a related document or a web-link.
Version history and applicability
Document
version Date Subject Comment
Version 1.2 May 14th 2008 EL470 Initial release
Version 1.3 July 22nd 2008 EL470 Feedback Implementation
Version 1.4 November 6th 2008 EL470 GbE R6
Version 1.5 December 8th 2008 EL470 Remove ASI alarms
Version 2.0 February 26th 2010 EL470 Release 7
Version 3.0 September 30th
2010
EL470 Release 8
AES, GSE,
DC BUC Power
Version 3,1 September, 2011 EL470 L-band Transmit: always enabled
Tx supression on demod unlock
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Related documentation
•EL470 User Manual: this manual gives a general description of the device, its
technology and its features. It also explains a number of use cases with step-
by-step configuration instructions.
•RMCP and SNMP manual.
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About this Manual Reference Manual for EL470 IP Satellite Modem
Applicability
Product range
Elevation
Software ID
M&C ntc6279
Software versions
Release 8.1
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Table of Contents Reference Manual for EL470 IP Satellite Modem
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About this Manual.................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents..................................................................................................v
1 Introduction......................................................................................................... 1
Contents of the Document.......................................................................................1
Searching parameters in this Manual......................................................................1
Parameter Table......................................................................................................2
Introduction.............................................................................................................2
'Normal' Command.................................................................................................. 2
Structured Command..............................................................................................4
Special Command...................................................................................................7
Array Command...................................................................................................... 7
2 Operation............................................................................................................. 8
Overview................................................................................................................. 8
3 User Menu.......................................................................................................... 11
4 Unit Menu........................................................................................................... 12
/Unit....................................................................................................................... 12
/Unit/Setup............................................................................................................12
/Unit/Control..........................................................................................................20
/Unit/Monitor.......................................................................................................... 31
/Unit/Architecture...................................................................................................34
Retrieving Architectural Information......................................................................34
Unit/Architecture/general.......................................................................................34
Unit/Architecture/Common/M&C module...............................................................35
Unit/Architecture/Modem/Interfaces......................................................................35
Unit/Architecture/Modem/Modulation....................................................................35
Unit/Architecture/Modem/Demodulation................................................................36
Architecture Commands........................................................................................36
Unit/Diagnostics....................................................................................................43
5 Modem................................................................................................................ 44
/Modem/Control..................................................................................................... 44
/Modem/Control/Common.....................................................................................44
/Modem/Control/Interfaces....................................................................................45
/Modem/Control/Modulation..................................................................................71
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/Modem/Control/Demodulation..............................................................................99
/Modem/Monitor..................................................................................................116
/Modem/Monitor/Interfaces..................................................................................116
/Modem/Monitor/Modulation................................................................................146
/Modem/Monitor/Demodulation...........................................................................157
Config.................................................................................................................. 166
Structured Elements with Individual Access........................................................168
Variables only Used via other Commands..........................................................194
Test.....................................................................................................................235
6 Alarms.............................................................................................................. 246
Alarm Types........................................................................................................246
Alarm Commands................................................................................................246
Alarm Front Panel Operation...............................................................................249
Alarm List............................................................................................................ 251
Appendix A: Action Keys.................................................................................254
Appendix B: Troubleshooting..........................................................................257
Appendix C: Abbreviations..............................................................................258
Appendix D: List of Commands.......................................................................262
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Introduction Reference Manual for EL470 IP Satellite Modem
1INTRODUCTION
Contents of the Document
This manual is the reference guide of the EL470. It provides a detailed description
of the parameters:
•Chapter 2 gives an overview of the menu structure.
•Chapter 3 describes the User menu parameters.
•Chapter 4 describes the Unit setup, control, monitor and architecture
parameters.
•Chapter 5 describes the IP Satellite Modem specific parameters.
•Chapter 6 describes the Alarms.
•Appendix A describes how to configure Action Keys.
•Appendix B describes a brief guide on Troubleshooting.
•Appendix C gives a list of Abbreviations.
•Appendix D gives a list of all Commands in this manual.
Searching parameters in this Manual
The parameters you find in the Menu Structure section on page 8 of this manual
are organised in the same order as the menu tree of your IP Satellite Modem.
Depending on hardware installed and on software capabilities, you may not have
access to some of the menu items described in this manual.
The menu structure of any Newtec Cy N.V. device is built dynamically depending
on its configuration.
The list of parameters is rather extensive. You can choose between three types of
navigation:
1. A classic contents list, list of figures and abbreviations list as described in the
table of contents.
2. A tree structure of variables in the IP Satellite Modem. The tree structure of the
variables visualised on the next pages provides, in a very compact way, the
menu structure of the IP Satellite Modem.
3. A search in the list of commands: Appendix D on page 262 contains the
alphabetical list of mnemonics which directs to the page where the mnemonic-
variable is used.
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Parameter Table
Introduction
There are specific tables for three types of commands:
•Command
•Structured Command
•Special Command
These types of commands are described in detail in the following paragraphs.
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'Normal' Command
Description
The 'normal' command is a command that sets or gets the value of a variable in the
device.
You can use a 'normal' command:
1. As stand alone.
2. As stand alone and used in a structured or special command. In this case a link
towards the command is added in the structured or special command.
3. As part of a structured or special command only. In this case the location in the
command description is NA (Not Applicable). In the command description there
is a link to both the structured and special command in which this 'normal'
command is used.
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Figure 1: Usage of a Normal Command
The table of description of a 'normal' command is presented below.
Command
<Technical Command
Name – for future use>
<The name of the command, also visualised in the
GUI (Graphical User Interface / Web Interface)>
Location <location of the command>
<This row cautions that this parameter is only available for a certain
hardware configuration or for a certain setting.>
Description <Description of the Command>
RMCP
Command
<RMCP command> For details we
refer to the RMCP manual.
Access Normal user: <read/write
rights>
Expert user: <read/write
rights>
SNMP Table
Comma
nd
OID
Values Factory Default
<factory default:
enumeration>
Enumeration or Unit Value
<mnemonic for first
enumeration>
<mnemonic for second
enumeration>
...
or
<the unit of in which the
value is given>
There are two types of
units:
- command unit: the unit
in which the command is
given
- GUI unit: the unit in
<value enumeration 1>
<value enumeration 2>
...
values are given in
command units
Value can be a:
- discrete e.g. 1
- range e.g. [0..255]
- string e.g. 10.0.0.1
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Normal
Command
Setting the
value of a
variable
Normal
Command
Setting the
value of a
variable
Special
Command
Struct
Command
Normal
Command
Setting the
value of a
variable
Special
Command
Struct
Command
123
Device interface
(GUI or front panel)
Device interface
(GUI or front panel)
Device interface
(GUI or front panel)
Normal
Command
Setting the
value of a
variable
Normal
Command
Setting the
value of a
variable
Special
Command
Struct
Command
Normal
Command
Setting the
value of a
variable
Special
Command
Struct
Command
123
Device interface
(GUI or front panel)
Device interface
(GUI or front panel)
Device interface
(GUI or front panel)

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Command
<Technical Command
Name – for future use>
<The name of the command, also visualised in the
GUI (Graphical User Interface / Web Interface)>
which the GUI is working
The displayed range of parameter values may differ depending on
the configuration of the device. The values given in this manual
are applicable for the device in full option configuration.
Example
•Table of description of the 'Device serial number' command.
Command
SyDev Sn
Device serial number
Location /Unit/Architecture
Description This number should be the same as the serial number on the backpanel
label (for rack mounted units).
RMCP
Command
SLs Access Normal user : R
Expert user : R
SNMP Table ntcDevsMod01SystemEntry
Command ntcDevsMod01SyDevSn
OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.5835.3.1.1.1.31.0.1
Values Factory Default
03051439
String Description
length : 8 (fixed)
format : Hexadecimal chars
Structured Command
Description
A structured command can have more than one argument that are separated by
commas ','. These are especially useful to get or set parameters that are closely
related.
You can read and/or set this structure in the EL470 through one single command.
In some cases, structured variables are designed for efficiency, for example to
communicate less data. In other cases, structured variables are designed so you
can set or read closely related variables immediately.
In this way, you can avoid invalid intermediate states, which could occur if you
were to set the components one by one.
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The structured commands have an identical list of set and reply arguments.
A description table of a structured command is presented below.
Structured Command
<Technical Command Name –
for future use>
<The name of the command, also visualised in the GUI>
Location <location of the command>
<This row cautions that this parameter is only available for a certain hardware
configuration or for a certain setting.>
Description <Description of the Command>
RMCP
Command
<RMCP command> For details we refer to
the RMCP manual.
Access Normal user: <read/write
rights>
Expert user: read/write rights>
SNMP Table
Command
OID
Variables
<arguments used in the commands – these arguments are
hyperlinked, so by selecting this argument you jump to it in this
document>
Page
<page ref>
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Figure 2: Usage of a Structured Command
Struct
Command
Reference to variables
used by the struct.
command
Normal
Command
Reference to
Struct. Commands where
the variable is used in
Struct
Command
Reference to variables
used by the struct.
command
Normal
Command
Reference to
Struct. Commands where
the variable is used in

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Example
The table of description for the 'PRBS counter' Structured Command.
Structured Command
BecBec
PRBS counter
Location Demodulator/Monitor
Description Reads the current status (PRBS synchronisation), elapsed time since start of the
PRBS counter being locked and the number of PRBS errors counted since last lock.
Reset the time and number counters by pushing the "CLR" key.
RMCP Command Bec Access Normal user : no access
Expert user : R
SNMP Table ntcDevsMod01BecEntry
Command ntcDevsMod01BecBec
OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.5835.3.1.10.1.3.1.1
Variables
BecStatus
BecErrCnt
BecSecs
Page
<page reference to the page where BecStatus is described>
<page reference to the page where BecErrCnt is described>
<page reference to the page where BecSecs is described>
The Page column refers to the pages dscribing the variables in detail.
e.g. description table of the variable BecStatus:
Command
BecStatus
BER counter status
Location NA
Used as variable
of
Command(s)
BecBec
BecBer
Page
<page ref. to the page where the command BecBec is described>
<page ref. to the page where the command BecBer is described>
Description Current state of the BER counter.
•unsync: BER counter is continuously trying to synchronise to the data stream
•ones: BER counter detects presence of AIS (all-ones) in data stream
•PRBS: BER counter detects the PRBS pattern
Note that in the AIS and PRBS states, the BER counter is synchronised and fully
operational. The error count and ratio readings indicate the received errors as
compared to the AIS or PRBS signal.
RMCP Command Bcs Access Normal user : no access
Expert user : R
SNMP Table ntcDevsMod01BecEntry
Command ntcDevsMod01BecStatus
OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.5835.3.1.10.1.11.1.1
Values Factory Default
unsync
Enumeration Value
unsync
ones
prbs
disabled
0
1
2
3
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Special Command
Special commands can have different receive and reply arguments. These
commands exist in 'set' and 'get' versions. Keep in mind that the command/reply
argument lists can differ between the get and the set version.
Page references in the table refer to the pages where the commands/variables are
detailed.
All complex commands fall into this category.
Special Command
<Technical Command Name –
for future use>
<The name of the command, also visualised in the GUI>
Location <location of the command>
<This row cautions that this parameter is only available for a certain hardware
configuration or for a certain setting.>
Description <Description of the Command>
RMCP
Command
<RMCP command> For details we refer to
the RMCP manual.
Access Normal user: <read/write
rights>
Expert user: <read/write rights>
SNMP Table
Command
OID
Get Command Arguments
Command(s) / Variable(s)
<command arguments used in
requesting information – these
arguments are hyperlinked. By selecting
this argument you are directed to the
specific description in this document>
Page
<page
ref.>
Get Reply Values
Command(s) / Variable(s)
<command arguments used in
requesting information – these
arguments are hyperlinked. By selecting
this argument you are directed to the
specific description in this document>
Page
<page
ref.>
Set Command Arguments
Command(s) / Variable(s)
<command arguments used in
requesting information – these
arguments are hyperlinked. By selecting
this argument you are directed to the
specific description in this document>
Page
<page
ref.>
Set Reply Values
Command(s) / Variable(s)
<command arguments used in
requesting information – these
arguments are hyperlinked. By selecting
this argument you are directed to the
specific description in this document>
Page
<page
ref.>
Array Command
An array command is used when a variable is used over a number of identical
instances. In the RMCP command overview array commands have the “array
range” indicated, as explained in the General RMCP Manual.
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2OPERATION
Overview
In this overview you see the menu structure of variables in the EL470. This is also
the menu of the Graphical User Interface (GUI). The main categories in the EL470
device are shown in Table 1 .
EL470 Page
User 11
Unit 12
IP Satellite Modem 44
Alarm 246
Config 166
Table 1 - High level structure of device parameters
The following tables show the structure details of the EL470 menu.
For a list of all the commands and their page reference, refer to the list of
Commands at the end of this document.
EL470 IP Satellite Modem Page
Unit 12
Setup 12
Serial port settings 14
Ethernet settings 15
Display settings 17
SNMP settings 18
Web Interface 19
Control 20
AES 29
Monitor 31
Architecture 34
Diagnostics 43
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EL470 IP Satellite Modem Page
Modem 44
Control 44
Common 44
Interfaces 45
Ethernet 45
Modulation 71
Main 71
DVB-S2 Streams 79
BasebandFraming 80
ACM control 82
PHY 88
AES 93
Demodulation 99
Backup carrier 107
ACM client 109
AES 109
Monitor 116
Interfaces 116
Ethernet 116
Modulation 146
Packets 151
Frames 153
ACM control 155
Demodulation 157
ModCodStats 162
ACM client 163
Actionkeys 254
Test 235
Interfaces 235
Modulation 236
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EL470 IP Satellite Modem Page
Demodulation 244
Config 166
Structured elements with Individual Access 168
Variables only Used via other Commands 194
Table 2 : Structure of the ‘IP Satellite Modem’ sub-menu operating in normal mode
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User Menu Reference Manual for EL470 IP Satellite Modem
3USER MENU
You can configure the user menu for your own use. In this way, you can create a
quick access to those control and monitoring parameters that you need to change
or monitor regularly. In addition, you can also change the order in which the menu
items are presented to meet your specific demands. This is very useful in, for
example, the DSNG applications. Here you can pre-configure the general
parameters and store them in the default boot-configuration. Here you can pre-
configure the general parameters and store them in the default boot-configuration.
The relevant parameters needing a quick change (during link setup) are made
available as a group in the user menu.
EL470>> User
:go to/unit/setup to define
Description: enter this menu to access the commands you have grouped.
Go to .../Unit/Setup/User menu to add or remove commands from the user defined
menu.
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Unit Menu Reference Manual for EL470 IP Satellite Modem
4UNIT MENU
In this section of the menu you can control and monitor the operational parameters
of the device. The parameters to use the device as test generator or bit error
monitor are also explained. When you are logged in as administrator or in expert
mode, additional (non-frequently used) parameters become available. When you
are logged in as operator or in normal mode, only relevant operational parameters
are shown.
/Unit
/Unit/Setup
Special Command
SyDevMode
Device mode Device mode
Location /Unit/Setup
Description Configuration of the device operation mode. The following device
operating modes are defined:
•Normal mode: This is the standard operating mode which enables
the default set of parameters that are most frequently used.
•Expert mode: This mode gives an expert operator access to an
additional set of more advanced parameters.A password is required
to switch to expert mode. This password is the model number of the
device.
RMCP
Command
SMm Access Normal user : RW
Expert user : RW
SNMP Table ntcDevsMod01SystemEntry
Command ntcDevsMod01SyDevMode
OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.5835.3.1.1.1.18.0.1
Get Command Arguments Set Command Arguments
Command(s) / Variable(s) Page Command(s) / Variable(s) Page
none none SyDevModeState
SyDevModePass
188
228
Get Reply Values Set Reply Values
Command(s) / Variable(s) Page Command(s) / Variable(s) Page
SyDevModeState 188 SyDevModeReply
SyDevModeState
229
188
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Command
SyDevRmcpVer
RMCP version RMCP version
Location /Unit/Setup
Description Readout of the current RMCP version. It allows controlling devices to
distinguish between RMCP versions and adapt their functionality
accordingly.
•RMCP version 2.0 is the enhanced protocol that can be used when
designing new management systems. Contact Newtec to obtain a
copy of the separate RMCP user manual.
RMCP
Command
CRV Access Normal user : R
Expert user : R
SNMP Table ntcDevsMod01SystemEntry
Command ntcDevsMod01SyDevRmcpVer
OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.5835.3.1.1.1.26.0.1
Values Factory Default
rmcp2
Enumeration Value
V2.0 2
Command
SyDevRtc
System time System time
Location /Unit/Setup
Description Configuration command to read or modify the real time clock. The format
is hh:mm:ss dd/mm/yyyy.
RMCP
Command
RTc Access Normal user : RW
Expert user : RW
SNMP Table ntcDevsMod01SystemEntry
Command ntcDevsMod01SyDevRtc
OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.5835.3.1.1.1.59.0.1
Values Factory Default
16:24:53
14/05/2003
String Description
length : 0 .. 19
format : \d{2}:\d{2}:\d{2} \d{2}/\d{2}/\d{4}
Command
SyDevUptime
System uptime System uptime
Location /Unit/Setup
Description Readout of the time passed since last device boot. The data is displayed
in days, hours, minutes and seconds.
Remark: This data is the uptime of the operating system, not the uptime of
the application.
RMCP
Command
Upt Access Normal user : R
Expert user : R
SNMP Table ntcDevsMod01SystemEntry
Command ntcDevsMod01SyDevUptime
OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.5835.3.1.1.1.84.1.1
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