Blonder tongue AQD-RCS, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...7 Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks are the property of their respective owner AQD RCS AQD Remote Configuration Server Stock No 2730 651217900A ...

Page 2: ...O CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV System Installer s at ten tion to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Unpacking and Handling Each unit is shipped with all equip ment asse...

Page 3: ...Precautions Table Safety Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions before you operate the unit Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on the unit and in the safety and operating instructions Follow all installation operating and use instructions Unplug the unit from the AC power outlet before cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the...

Page 4: ...surges Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an antenna take extreme care to avoid touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them can be fatal Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Never insert ...

Page 5: ...xcept as otherwise expressly provided BT grants no express or implied right under BT patents copyrights trademarks or other intellectual property rights You may transfer the Software only if the recipient agrees to be fully bound by these terms and if you retain no copies of the Software EXCLUSION OF OTHER WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IM...

Page 6: ...r the software application are shown below Operating System Any that supports Web Browser Interface Network Interface Card Any that supports Ethernet Protocol Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later recommended JavaScript Enabled Required Display resolution 1024 x 768 recommended 800 x 600 required Processor Minimum Pentium III or equivalent recommended Memory Minimum 256 MB recommend...

Page 7: ...ernet Receive LED Indicator 3 Ethernet Transmit LED Indicator Front Panel Rear Panel Specifications Programming IP Addressing Fixed Static IP User Name Password Software Settable Administrator View Modes Mechanical Module Dimensions 11 31 x 5 25 x 1 5 Inches Chassis Dimensions 19 x 5 25 x 12 Inches Mounting Standard 3 EIA Unit Height 5 25 x 19 Module Weight 1 5 lbs General Power Requirement 5 VDC ...

Page 8: ...tock No 6245 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT LEFT RIGHT LEFT MODEL AQD PCM STOCK NO 6246 117V 2 0A 60 Hz FUSE 4 0A 250VDC SB S T A N D B Y I N D A T A O U T P O W E R I N P O W E R D A T A P O W E R D A T A MOD 5 8 MOD 1 4 QAM RF OUT L BAND IN POWER DATA QAM RF OUT L BAND IN POWER DATA QAM RF OUT L BAND IN POWER DATA QAM RF OUT L BAND IN POWER DATA Model Stock No QTM QTM HD QTM HD PLUS 6231 6241 6242 Model St...

Page 9: ...direct connection To Access the AQD Remote Configuration Server Open a web browser on your computer Enter the default IP address in the address line on your browser http 172 16 70 1 NOTE It may be necessary to adjust your computer s IP address settings to ensure that the same subnet address is set to permit first time communication to the AQD RCS Adjust your IP address from automatically obtain or...

Page 10: ... address of each respective PCM unit connected and deployed in the headend The digital address of the PCM unit must be entered in order for the Remote Configuration Server to communicate correctly in real time Click to refresh update page Click for Headend Status page Click for Unit Info page AQD RCS Setup Page Click to Save Setup Changes Enter the desired headend Location and Name Enter the Date ...

Page 11: ...e ly valuable to ensure that the correct entry was made and that the wiring to the unit is correct Any unit installed can be checked at anytime or sequence in the process and it does not matter where the unit physically resides in the headend chain 1 Highlight a PCM address in the list by clicking on it 2 Click the Check PCM button to query the digital address highlighted The AQD RCS will attempt ...

Page 12: ...rator The top box provides information from the AQD RCS including editable Name Location fields real time clock date serial number and a temperature monitor displayed in degrees Fahrenheit The lower and subsequent boxes not shown provide information for each PCM and respective AQD module installed A color coded status indication is provided for each module that is determined by both the module loc...

Page 13: ... the Blonder Tongue logo Click the arrow and select the desired address to toggle between specific PCM units AQD RCS Unit Information Page Click to refresh update page Click for Headend Status page Click for Setup page Click for Modify Mode Click to Perform Scan PCM Address Channel Number Power Status PCM Mode Power Supply Voltages Normal Operating Ranges 29 Volts 26 0 to 31 5 6 Volts 5 5 to 6 5 1...

Page 14: ...r to make detailed module changes Perform Scan Button Click this button to perform a scan A scan is performed for the AQD to automatically populate it s channel database it is required to be performed in order for the AQD to function properly Clicking the Scan button will launch the Scan dialog box as shown below Click on the scan button for a desired module to begin the scan process More than one...

Page 15: ... closed captioning command also known as line 21 captions per EIA 608 the standard for closed captioning for NTSC broadcasts in the United States can be enabled or disabled eliminating the need to adjust individual viewing locations Volume The output volume can be adjusted by sliding the scale with a range of 0 to 100 0 mutes audio Audio Mode The audio mode allows for the selection of mono or ster...

Page 16: ...etwork that serves an access point to another network Default gateway is 172 16 180 254 Admin ID Case sensitive user identification for Administrative access and privileges Default Admin ID is Admin Admin Password Case sensitive password for Administrative access and privileges Default Admin Password is pass View ID Case sensitive user identification for view only and privileges Default View ID is...

Page 17: ...the new Admin settings 8 To erase all entries and reset the unit to the factory default settings follow the Software Default Reset procedure ATSC QAM DEMODULATOR REMOTE CONFIGURATION SERVER MODEL AQD RCS STOCK NO 2730 ETHERNET RS232 CONFIG POWER á AQD RCS Utility Updating Tools NOTE Any AQD RCS Utility functions should ONLY be performed if directed by a qualified Blonder Tongue technician Updating...

Page 18: ...number of the firmware AqdServer109 firm indicates AQD Server version 1 09 The firmware version can be verified by accessing the Setup and or Admin page the last three digits indicate the firmware version The firmware should only be updated after consultation with the Blonder Tongue Technical Engineering Group Verify the Firmware Version Transferring Files to the AQD RCS using FTP FTP File Transfe...

Page 19: ...the desired Server you created in the list of FTP Servers Click the Connect button to establish a connection to the desired server The connection should be established and the available files for download upload should be displayed AQD RCS example shown at right Select all the files on the FTP server to transfer and click the left arrow button to transfer to the open directory Updating the AQD RCS...

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