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Alternatively, the MEQ1000A with
DTD1000A Demodulator
Module or other input modules may be programmed and monitored
using the Drake Digital Headend Control Program. The Headend Control Program is shipped with MEQ1000A or available for
download through http://www.rldrake.com. You will require v5.2 or later.
To provide connectivity to the MEQ1000 or MEQ1000A you will require a computer with a serial COM port or USB to COM adapter.
The COM port cable attaches to the RS-232 IN on the MEQ1000. The RS-232 OUT is to daisy chain additional MEQ1000's or other
compatible devices. Enter program mode by pressing the ENTER button on the MEQ1000 located in the center of the four arrow
buttons and hold in for several seconds until the bottom line of the display begins to flash. Select the MEQ1000 settings by using
the front panel select buttons.
MEQ1000A Remote Programming
To use the Headend Control Program, first set up the following on the MEQ1000A (accessible at any time through the front panel,
as shown on Fig. 1):
1.
Unit ID: # (0 thru 63)
•
Assign a unique ID # from 1 to 63 to each MEQ1000A in order to distinguish them for remote access from the Drake.
•
ID # 0 allows front panel access only.
2.
RS-232 Baud Rate:
corresponds to baud rate from the connected computer.
3.
Press the
ENTER
button to store settings.
Using the Headend Control Program
Figure 1
Operation
: MEQ1000/A
Configuration
Settings
CHANNEL MAP : Broadcast, CATV IRC or HRC
CHANNEL NUMBER : User selectable from 2 to 158 (CATV) 2 to 2 to 69 (broadcast), 1 to 158 (IRC or HRC)
DEMOD MODE : VSB-8, QAM-64B or QAM-256B
When used in an MEQ1000 or MEQ1000A:
Power on the chassis. When viewed from the rear panel, the leftmost slot is input A and input B to the right. Use front
panel select buttons to cycle between MEQ1000/A Host QAM Modulator, DTD1000A Demodulator Module or other
installed input modules. To enter program mode press the ENTER button that is located in the center of the four arrow
buttons and hold in for several seconds until the bottom line of the display begins to flash. Once all parameters are
entered press the ENTER button to store settings. The following configuration settings are available from the DTD1000A:
NOTES
1.
The front panel display will show DTD1000A DEMOD LOCKED when tuning a valid RF channel.
2.
MEQ1000/A must be updated to v4.0 or later.
