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8 BT-HE-DASHBOARD

User Manual

2.3 Product Specification

Section 3 – Installation & Power-up

3.1 Unpacking

You will find the following items in the box:

•

BT-HE-DASHBOARD headend controller (QTY=1)

•

External 12 volt power supply (QTY=1)

3.2 Before You Begin

Before you begin, please note that there should be only one (1) DHCP server in the network (refer to Diagram 1 in Section 2).

Verify firmware version(s) as per table below. If an AQT8 is being used, then user MUST first change from “Static” to “Static

until DHCP”.

Product Models: Compatibility, Firmware Requirements, and IP Setting Information

Product

IP Default

Setting

Firmware

Version

During boot up/ power up of unit

Static until DHCP

(w/Opt 2)

DHCP

3.0.44

or higher

DHCP requests last forever if no DHCP server

is available, but defaults to Static IP (you can

get to unit with its default static IP address)

DHCP requests last forever if no DHCP server

is available, but defaults to Static IP (you can

get to unit with its default static IP address)

8C DIN

(w/Opt 2)

DHCP

4.0.46

or higher

Same as 8C

AQT8

QAM/IP &

IP Models

Static

1.0.10P17

or higher

Prior to BT-HE-DASHBOARD installation, IP

mode MUST be changed to Static until DHCP.

(See Product Manual)

After required mode change, same as 8C

The BT-HE-Dashboard requires an external DHCP server. (Example: see Diagram 1 on page 7)

All units MUST be updated to minimum required firmware version (shown in the table above)

BEFORE connecting them to the BT-HE-DASHBOARD.

Alarms/Monitoring/Control

Local Monitoring:

Local Control:

1x Status LED
1x Power LED
1x IP Reset button

Remote Monitoring/

Control:

1x RJ45

(10/100Base-T)

GUI-based menu via web browser

General

Dimensions:

(W x D x H)

6.7” x 1.25” x 5.125”

(170 mm x 32 mm x 130 mm)

Power Supply:

Power Dissipation:

12 VDC @ 150 mA from external
power supply

(included)

~2 W

(max)

Weight:

~2.0 lbs

(0.9 kg)

Operating Temperature:

Storage Temperature:

32 to 122 ˚F

(0 to 50 ˚C)

-13 to 158 ˚F

(-25 to 70 ˚C)

Operating Humidity:

Storage Humidity:

0 to 95% RH @ 35 ˚C max,
non-condensing
0 to 95% RH @ 35 ˚C max,
non-condensing

Summary of Contents for BT-HE-DASHBOARD

Page 1: ...E 8C QAM w Opt 2 HDE 8C QAM DIN Opt 2 AQT8 QAM IP Stk 6281A and AQT8 IP Stk 6280A All Rights Reserved Specifications subject to change without notice All trademarks are property of their respective owners BT HE DASHBOARD BT HE DASHBOARD Blonder Tongue Labs Inc ISO 9001 2015 Certified P N 651244200A Rev 0100819 ...

Page 2: ...e or Stock Number in the search field Upon reaching the product page the User Manual download link will be located beneath the product image Firmware Updates are available under Tech Support in the Resources section of the website General instructions for the FTP site as well as updating your firmware are provided on this page We recommend that you write the following information in the spaces pro...

Page 3: ...RIPTION 5 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 8 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION POWER UP 8 3 1 UNPACKING 8 3 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 8 3 3 INSTRUCTIONS 9 SECTION 4 CONFIGURING THE UNIT 10 4 1 STATUS SCREEN 10 4 2 SETTINGS SCREEN 11 4 3 H25 CONTROL SCREEN 13 4 4 CREDENTIALS SCREEN 14 4 5 REMOTE UPDATE SCREEN 15 4 6 FIRMWARE UPDATE SCREEN 16 4 7 LOG SCREEN 16 4 8 SYSTEM SCREEN 17 4 9 ADMIN SCREEN 18 ...

Page 4: ...R This reminder is provided to call the CATV System Installer s attention 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 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER FROM THIS UNIT NO USER SERVICEABL...

Page 5: ...address mapped to the headend s The DASHBOARD controls and monitors up to twenty 20 supported units and has the provision to remotely update firmware for each unit simultaneously The compact surface mount unit can be installed horizontally or vertically to any flat surface such as a wall side of a rack cabinet or in a headend rack shelf It is powered with a supplied 12VDC external power supply Fea...

Page 6: ...the unit to return to normal operation Factory Defaults IP Address 172 16 70 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Username Admin case sensitive Password pass case sensitive NOTE The user defined IP address login and password will still be present within the encoder settings STATUS LED LED is on green under normal operating conditions If IP reset button is pressed for a few seconds the LED will blink RIGHT ...

Page 7: ...r Ethernet Port Control Port Control Port Control Port HDE 8C DIN Series In DHCP Mode see encoder manual In DHCP Mode see encoder manual HDE 8C QAM IP Series w OPT 2 AQT8 QAM IP HDE 8C DIN encoders equipped with their own DHCP server for H25 H25 SWITCH H25 H25 H25 1 2 3 8 HDE 8C DIN encoders equipped with their own DHCP server for H25 H25 SWITCH H25 H25 H25 1 2 3 8 Diagram 1 ...

Page 8: ...t defaults to Static IP you can get to unit with its default static IP address 8C DIN w Opt 2 DHCP 4 0 46 or higher Same as 8C Same as 8C AQT8 QAM IP IP Models Static 1 0 10P17 or higher Prior to BT HE DASHBOARD installation IP mode MUST be changed to Static until DHCP See Product Manual After required mode change same as 8C The BT HE Dashboard requires an external DHCP server Example see Diagram ...

Page 9: ...ve received IP addresses from the router Log into the BT HE Dashboard using the static IP address assigned above Go to the Credentials tab see Section 4 4 pg 14 Enter default username Admin and password pass for each of the encoders The encoders will be listed by their Serial Numbers until a Unit Name is entered NOTE Dashboard will auto discover the following units AQT8 QAM IP AQT8 IP HDE 8C Serie...

Page 10: ... indicates an active input gray indicates no input QAM Virtual Channel Displays the virtual channel assigned to each input program RF Channel Displays the assigned RF channels for each encoder Units that were previously detected by the DASHBOARD but are no longer connected will be highlighted in red as shown below Section 4 Configuring the Unit 4 1 Status Screen The Status Figures 4 1a 4 1b and 4 ...

Page 11: ...creen The Settings screen Figure4 2 isa user configurable screenwherethefollowinginputsourceparameterscanbeconfigured 1 2 3 4 5 To properly name the unit as to avoid issues the following rules MUST be observed 1 NO spaces can be used within the name If a separation is needed use underscores ex 8C_Unit1 2 Naming from Unit1 to Unit9 does not require any need for separating spacing If the user needs ...

Page 12: ...Additionallyoncethefirstmajorchannelisenteredonthetoprow allthefollowingMajorchannelswillbepopulated sequentially Editing can be done prior to Saving the settings CAUTION Do not click on the One or Two Part buttons after all the desired channel configurations have been saved If this is done inadvertently immediately exit out of the page DO NOT SAVE This will clear the automatically populated field...

Page 13: ...r control from a virtual handheld remote control Select the Encoder name and input number to access the receiver Use the cursor to select the desired control functions Please refer to the receiver instruction manual for details on available control functions Figure 4 3 H25 Control Screen ...

Page 14: ...keeping purposes Test Login Tests the listed Username and Password to determine if they are valid or not 4 4 Credentials Screen 1 2 3 Figure 4 4b Login Credentials Accepted Figure 4 4c Login Credentials NOT Accepted Units that were previously detected by the DASHBOARD but are no longer connected will be highlighted in red as shown below Figure 4 4d Disconnected Units Remember to click on the SAVE ...

Page 15: ...File Opens window on computer to find and select the desired firmware file NOTE This application requires files with FW extensions not BIN files Upload File Uploads the selected file to the BT HE DASHBOARD Update Applies the uploaded file update Like units can be updated simultaneously by clicking on their respective Update buttons 1 2 3 4 CAUTION PRIOR TO UPDATING UNITS VERIFY THAT THE CORRECT FI...

Page 16: ...e File Opens window on computer to find and select the desired BT HE DASHBOARD firmware file NOTE This application requires files with FW extensions not BIN files Upload Uploads the selected file to the BT HE DASHBOARD and starts the update process Revert to Factory Firmware Returns the Dashboard to the original firmware version as shipped from the factory 1 2 3 Figure 4 7 Log Screen 1 Figure 4 6 ...

Page 17: ...t Port of the unit It allows the user to determine which subnet the Control Port IP address belongs to Factory Default 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway is the gateway address assigned to the Ethernet Port It allows the user to access the unit from another network via the web interface Factory Default 172 16 70 254 Reboot Reboots the BT HE Dashboard Unit requires rebooting after changing the IP addres...

Page 18: ...dmin Password is only used when changing the current Administrator s password 16 characters maximum The password will not be displayed Factory Default pass Verify Password is required when changing the current Administrator s password It MUST match the Password field and will not be displayed Click the button to apply changes to the User Configuration 1 2 3 4 Figure 4 9 Admin Screen 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 19: ...y any person other than Blonder Tongue Service Department 9 Any modification of the product by any person other than Blonder Tongue Service Department 10 Fire flood war civil disturbance industrial action acts of God or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of Blonder Tongue 11 Any defect caused by lightning strike or power surges 12 Shipping costs to return products to Blonder Tongue for...

Page 20: ...BLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE DIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES BASED UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT TORT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE SALE USE INSTALLATION OR FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT ACQUIRED BY BUYER FROM BT All claims for shortages defects and non conforming goods must be made by the custom...

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