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  • Page 1 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver With GigE Interface Operational Manual Rev 1.8...
  • Page 2 Ayecka Communication Systems Ltd ., or its licensors, if any. All copies, so authorized, shall contain a full copy of this copyright notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Quick Installation Guide ..................7 3 3 3 3 SR1 Functionality ....................9 4 4 4 4 SR1 Integration in Satellite over IP Networks ................9 SR1 Block Diagram ........................ 10 SR1 Receivers Management ....................11 SR1 Packets forwarding ......................11 SR1 SNMP MIB ........................
  • Page 4 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operation Manual 7.4.1 Number of Transport Filters .................... 23 7.4.2 RX Data Stream Mode ....................23 7.4.3 RX Channel Operation Mode ..................23 7.4.4 RX Channel Switching ..................... 24 7.4.5 RX Channel Switch Mode ....................25 7.4.6 Configuration RX Channel Switch Period ...............
  • Page 5 No Multicast traffic from the Traffic interface ................46 8.10 No traffic form RF received on LAN ..................46 8.11 SR1 indicates firmware version “error” ................46 8.12 SR1 indicates serial number 987654321 ................47 8.13 TFTP fails when Telnet session is active ................47 SR1 Specifications ...................
  • Page 6 SW Release Notes for SW Version 1.05b195 / FPGA version 2.02b021 and UP, BootLoader 1.01b14 .......................... 69 13.2 Open Known Issues ......................69 14 14 14 14 SR1 Integration with Other Technologies ........... 71 SNMP MIB ...................... 73 15 15 15 15...
  • Page 7 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual About this Document About this Document...

  • Page 8: About This Document

    Target Audience The target audience for this document is IP over satellite communication professionals. Purpose and Applicability This document introduces the setup, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of SR1. Applicable This document is applicable for the following SW and FW 1.3.1.1 Software –...
  • Page 9 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver - Operational Manual SR1 Hardware SR1 Hardware...

  • Page 10: Sr1 Hardware

    The use of the internal switch simplifies installations where the return channel is a Local Wireless Loop or a Satellite TX device. In network where full isolation of the management and traffic is needed, the SR1 can be set to Isolate mode that disable the internal switching between management and traffic.

  • Page 11: Application Cpu

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver - Operational Manual SR1 Hardware Application CPU The SR1 supports an option for the Application CPU. The Application CPU is a daughter board that can be added to the SR1. The Application CPU has a GigE interface to the internal switch.
  • Page 12 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Quick Installation Guide

    3 3 3 3 Quick Installation Guide Follow the steps described in Table 1 to perform a Quick Installation of the SR1. After any change has been performed, enter 0 as many times required to return to the Main Menu. This will save the changes to the non-volatile RAM (for further details refer to Chapter 5).

  • Page 14: Sr1 Functionality

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications SR 1 – Functionality...

  • Page 15: Sr1 Integration In Satellite Over Ip Networks

    Figure 1 Typical SR1 Installation The SR1 integration process is described as follows: The SR1 RF input is connected to the LNB on the satellite dish. SR1 provides the LNB with the appropriate power and control and receives the DVB-S/S2 signal in L-Band.

  • Page 16: Sr1 Block Diagram

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications subnet, it will be forwarded to the default gateway. By default the SR1 ARP table IP address is set to the Default Router IP Multicast traffic received is forwarded directly to the Traffic LAN and is blocked from the...

  • Page 17: Sr1 Receivers Management

    Single RF input with single profile and single demodulator SR1 Packets forwarding The SR1 forwards IP packets received from the satellite link, into the local LAN over the Traffic interface. When a destination MAC address of an MPE section matches the MAC address in one of the...

  • Page 18: Sr1 Snmp Mib

    SR1 Specifications SR1 SNMP MIB The SR1 SNMP MIB provides the operator an interface to configure the device, monitor it and receive alerts (traps) on specific events. For further details on the MIB refer to Chapter 16, SNMP MIB For the SNMP MIB of the SR1 please contact info@ayecka.com.

  • Page 19: Sr1 Installation

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications SR1 Installation...

  • Page 20: Powering Up The Sr1

    Plug the power adaptor into the AC power, with caution. Front Panel The front panel is the SR1 side that is connected to the different networks, is illustrated below. Figure 3 - SR1 Front Panel The following table describes the front panel interfaces:...
  • Page 21 Description Type / Range Power LED Indication LED, indicating availability of Red - at the very SR1 startup after the DC power to the SR1 and Firmware power has been applied. The constant programming state. red coloring indicates that SR1 application software has been launched.

  • Page 22: Back Panel

    Lock 2 locked Blinking RED: Receiver #2 is in lock process Green: Receiver #1 is locked Table 3 - SR1 Back Panel Interfaces Note ASI out and ASI in are optional interfaces. For more information please contact Ayecka sales at sales@ayecka.com.

  • Page 23: Installation Procedure

    MPE Filters: For further details refer to 8.8.4. Default Gateway IP Address: For further details refer to 7.6. Cables Connection Connect the cables to the SR1 in the following order: Management Power Note: Serial management is optional. It should be used for initial configuration only.
  • Page 24 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications SR1 Configuration and Management...

  • Page 25: Sr1 Configuration And Management

    UI Telnet Interface The SR1 provides a Telnet over IP interface. The Telnet is use to interface with the terminal based UI. Telnet session is taking over the control form the serial interface. To regain control to the serial interface (and drop the telnet session) press ‘x’...
  • Page 26 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications SR1 User Interface...

  • Page 27: Sr1 User Interface

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications 7 7 7 7 SR1 User Interface General The Terminal Base User Interface is managed by selecting menu items, defining values, and saving the revisions, as follows. Selecting Items – Press the relevant number or letter.

  • Page 28: Main Menu

    Advance. 30 for cut 3.0. Free text describing each profile that is in use in each Rx Es/No in DB Note The example above refers to SR1 with dual receivers. In case of single receiver, the 2nd line will not appear.

  • Page 29: Configuration Menu

    Rx 7.4.2 RX Data Stream Mode The Data Stream mode enable configuration of SR1 to work in transport stream mode or Base Band frames mode. Base Band mode is not activated in SW version 1.05XXX 7.4.3 RX Channel Operation Mode The RX Channel Operation Mode determines if the SR1 will work with single demodulator and two RF inputs.

  • Page 30: Rx Channel Switching

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications 7.4.4 RX Channel Switching The RX Channel Switching menu configures if changing RX will be automatic (in round robin fashion) or active RX will not change. Note: The RX Channel Switching menu is disabled when the Rx Channel operation mode is configured to Dual Mode in the previous section.

  • Page 31: Rx Channel Switch Mode

    Select the required option to define the active channel. 7.4.8 RX Channel Configuration Menu The SR1 support two physical RX channels. This manual will explain the configuration of RX1. Configuration of Rx2 is similar. The RX Channel 1 Configuration menu enables configuring the reception, demodulation and De-Capsulation parameters of the Rx channel.

  • Page 32: Rx Channel Configuration Sets Management

    Each RX channel (Physical channel) supports two configuration sets. The selection of configuration set can be manual or automatic. In Automatic mode the SR1 will try to lock using one configuration set for configured period of time. If it fails to lock, it will try the other configuration set.

  • Page 33: Active Configuration Set

    Configuration menu. In order to cancel the manual symbol rate configuration and enable the SR1 to auto- detect the symbol rate, the symbol rate value in the Configuration menu should be explicitly annulled.
  • Page 34 0 = Auto If Symbol rate is higher than 1Msps then detection enter ‘0’ to set the SR1 to Auto detection of symbol rate. Units – symbols per seconds MODCOD The SR1 display the signal’s Modulation and...

  • Page 35: Rx Channel Filters Table Menu

    PID/MAC/IP and Multicast. The Menu has 8 records. Select the relevant record by typing the number. The filters are common when SR1 in single demodulator mode and separated when in dual demodulator mode. By Default, all MAC address entries are populated with the AIR MAC of the SR1...
  • Page 36 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications The example below describes how to set the filter pass all multicast traffic on a specific PID Note: When setting the filter for multicast only, the Ethernet address has no meaning. The filter will pass all Multicasts.

  • Page 37: Status Menu

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications Status Menu From the Status menu, select the required status (channel #1 or #2): Status ====== 1. RX Channel 1 2. RX Channel 2 Selecting one of the channels displays the relevant status information. The Status display is automatically updated every 3 seconds.
  • Page 38 Demodulator lock: Lock on DVB-S / DVB-S2 signal Transport Lock: Transport stream is received with IP packets on it (valid MPE). The Transport stream will stay unlock until first IP packets will pass through the SR1. Demodulator Es/No: Provides information about the RF signal quality...

  • Page 39: Network Menu

    Management DSCP: Set the DSCP value in IP traffic generated by the Management interface Management VLAN ID: Set the VLAN value in Ethernet traffic generated by the Management interface Arp Configuration: Determines if the SR1 will learn the MAC address of the default router by sending ARP or by manual configuration.

  • Page 40: Arp Management

    Arp Table IP Address – IP address used to calculate if incoming packet is in the subnet of the SR1, for the use of the ARP mechanism Arp Table IP Mask – IP mask used to calculate if incoming packet is in the subnet of the SR1, for the use of the ARP mechanism Router Ethernet Address –...

  • Page 41: Arp Cache Table

    By default ARP Table IP == Routers IP, if the ARP Table IP modified in the MMI, it will take the new value. If it set to 0.0.0.0, the Router’s IP will be used again. 7.6.3 ARP Cache Table The ARP Cache Table menu lists the internal ARP table of the SR1 Traffic interface. ARP Cache Table =============== 192.168.3.3...

  • Page 42: System Menu

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications System Menu The System Menu configures all parameters related to SR1 maintenance, as shown below: System ====== 1. Warm Reset 2. Cold Reset 3. Restore Factory Defaults and Reset 4. Telnet 5. NTP Server IP Address 0.0.0.0...

  • Page 43: Warm Reset

    The Cold reset restarts the controller, reloads the FPGA and restarts the internal switch. 7.7.3 Restore factory Defaults The Restore Factory Defaults and Reset configures the SR1 to the values set in production, deleting all configurations performed later. 7.7.4 Telnet All Telnet relates settings including the password and timeout.

  • Page 44: Events Configuration Menu

    2. Filename: SR1_FPGA.afp 3. Show installed versions 4. Start the upload procedure For further information refer to Chapter 11: SR1 Software and Firmware Upgrade procedure 7.7.10.1 Show Installed Versions Menu Selecting Show Installed Versions displays the FPGA versions menu which enables viewing the images stored in the SR1 nonvolatile RAM.
  • Page 45 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications 2.2b20 378857...

  • Page 46: Software Upgrade Menu

    For further information refer to Chapter 11 SR1 Software and Firmware Upgrade – about the Software Upgrade procedure. 7.7.11.1 Show Installed Versions Menu The Show the installed version menu, enables viewing the Software images stored in the SR1 non volatile RAM: FPGA Versions: ==============...

  • Page 47: Hardware Information Menu

    For further information refer to Chapter 11 SR1 Software and Firmware Upgrade – about the Software Upgrade procedure. 7.7.16.1 Show Installed Versions Menu The Show the installed version menu, enables viewing the Software images stored in the SR1 non volatile RAM: Bootloader Versions ===================...
  • Page 48 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications 15388...

  • Page 49: Statistics

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications Statistics The Statistics menu displays a different a counter of each MPE filter. Select 1 to view the filters and select 2 to reset them. Statistics ========== 1. Show RX1 Transport Statistics 2. Show RX2 Transport Statistics 3.

  • Page 50: Trouble Shooting

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications Trouble Shooting...

  • Page 51: General

    The LAN interface reply to Ping only from the default gateway. The SR1 sends an ARP request to the default gateway. In case of 3 consecutive failures to receive the ARP reply, the SR1 will retry to restart the GigE interface.

  • Page 52: No Data Received By Default Gateway

    • Traffic counter in the statistics menu • SNMP MIB-2 Interfaces counters. The SR1 has two interfaces 1 – RGMII port where the FPGA is connected to the switch. Interface 2 – Fast port where the CPU is connected to the switch.

  • Page 53: Sr1 Indicates Serial Number 987654321

    SR1 indicates serial number 987654321 8.12 The meaning is that the SR1 software cannot read the serial number from the on board Flash memory. This may be caused by power fluctuation during cold reset or save of factory defaults. Contact Ayecka support TFTP fails when Telnet session is active 8.13...
  • Page 54 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications...
  • Page 55 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications SR1 Specifications...

  • Page 56: Sr1 Specifications

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications 9 9 9 9 SR1 Specifications Specifications may vary with different versions of the SR1. For further details, please contact Ayecka. Receiver DVB-S2 Mode The Receiver DVB-S2 Mode includes the following specifications: Mbodulation: QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK (limited to 8PSK CCM in dual demodulator mode).

  • Page 57: Data Interface

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications Data Interface The Data Interface includes the following specifications Speed: 100/1000 BaseT. Auto speed Packet handling: L2/3 Routing Table: Default gateway + 16 LAN devices Internal Switch: GigE managed switch Environmental Conditions The Environmental Conditions include the following specifications: Operating Temperature: 0°...

  • Page 58: Configuration Parameters

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications Configuration Parameters 9.11 The configuration parameters include the following: DVB-S2 Receiver: Central frequency PID / MAC filter: 8 PID/ MAC filters Routing: – Default gateway IP address Multicast: Pass block per filter Monitoring Parameters 9.12...
  • Page 59 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Specifications SR1 Serial over USB Cable...

  • Page 60: Sr1 Serial Over Usb Cable

    Download the drivers and follow the installation instructions. Note: Connect the SR1 Mini USB cable ONLY after completion of the drivers installation After the drivers are installed and the SR1 is connected, the Virtual Com will be added to • the devices on the client PC.
  • Page 61 SR1 Software and Firmware Upgrade Figure 6, below demonstrates how to use Windows® HyperTerminal: • Figure 6 - SR1 Terminal COM Port Selection After the COM Port is selected, set the COM properties 115200,8,N,1 • Figure 7 below, demonstrate the COM properties settings •...
  • Page 62 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Software and Firmware Upgrade After the HyperTerminal is configured, enter 0 to initiate communication with the SR1. • Figure 8 displays how the terminal should look if all was set correctly. Figure 8 - SR1 User interface Note For further information about the user interface, refer to Chapter 7.
  • Page 63 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Software and Firmware Upgrade SR1 Software and Firmware Upgrade...

  • Page 64: Sr1 Software And Firmware Upgrade

    FPGA Image Management 11.1 At boot, either after a power cycle or cold reset, the SR1 loads the firmware image to the FPGA. This process takes less than 5 seconds. The SR1 stores two images of the Firmware, where one is set to be active and used to configure the FPGA at the boot or restart. The file type for Firmware upgrade using TFTP is XXX.afp...
  • Page 65 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Software and Firmware Upgrade FPGA Upgrade ============ 1. TFTP Server IP Address 10.11.0.1 2. Filename fpga_v2.1b4.afp 3. Show installed versions 4. Start the upload procedure...
  • Page 66 Select 4.Start the upload procedure, the SR1 requests confirmation, as follows: FPGA Upgrade - Are you sure (Y/N)? Click Y. The SR1 formats the storage area, and the following is displayed. Formatting Permanent Storage... The TFTP process will then be initiated.
  • Page 67 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SR1 Software and Firmware Upgrade Figure 9 shows a screen dump of the PC running the TFTP server and terminal, during the Firmware upload process. Figure 9 - Firmware Upload Screen Dump After completing the FPGA file upload, select the active version to be used after next reboot.

  • Page 68: Software Image Management

    Reboot or power cycle. When the SR1 reboots and detects a new image on the Flash memory, it copies it to the CPU internal Flash memory (indicating the copy of each sector with a dot on the display): Cortex-M3 bootloader version 1.01b14...

  • Page 69: Software Images Upgrade With Flash Magic

    To define the required settings: After installing the Flash Magic software select the following settings: Device – LPC2368 Ethernet Interface – select the NIC of the computer that is connected to the Sr1 Management interface. IP Address – 10.0.0.4 MAC Address – CC-F6-7A-Ff-Ff-FE Erase blocks used by Hex File –...

  • Page 70: Bootloader Image Management

    SR1 Software and Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the software: Run continues ping (ping a.b.c.d –t) to the management interface of the SR1 you plan to upgrade. Verify you received replies. Telnet to the device and enter the SW upgrade mode (System, Software upgrade).
  • Page 71 Select 4.Start the upload procedure, the SR1 requests confirmation, as follows: Bootloader Upgrade - Are you sure (Y/N)? Click Y. The SR1 formats the storage area, and the following is displayed. Formatting Permanent Storage... The TFTP process will then be initiated.
  • Page 72 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual Safety Safety...

  • Page 73: Safety

    The following safety procedures are exist: The SR1 operates from 12V DC with an external power supply. The SR1 has been shown to comply with the EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment (Including Electrical Business Machines) To avoid chance for risk please follow the instructions below: Install the SR1 indoor.
  • Page 74 Retalix Management Service Transition Plan Safety Release Notes...

  • Page 75: Release Notes

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual Release Notes 13 13 13 13 Release Notes SW Release Notes for SW Version 1.05b195 / FPGA 13.1 version 2.02b021 and UP, BootLoader 1.01b14 From 1.05b172 / FPGA version 2.02b021 Feature / known issue Note Release # Support Filed upgrade of BootLoader can by upgraded using TFTP...
  • Page 76 Retalix Management Service Transition Plan Release Notes SR1- Integration with Other Technologies...

  • Page 77: Sr1 Integration With Other Technologies

    Figure 11 illustrates the integration of SR1 with a VSAT terminal, as follows: The Forward link capabilities of the SR1 are superior to VSAT terminals. Using the SR1 as a receiver for the forward link enables reception of high bit rate and frame rate traffic.
  • Page 78 Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SNMP MIB SNMP MIB...

  • Page 79: Snmp Mib

    Advanced DVB-S2 Receiver Operational Manual SNMP MIB 15 15 15 15 SNMP MIB For the SNMP MIB of the SR1 please contact info@ayecka.com.

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