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Getting Started
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5. If a key is selected that has not had its key word set, a pop-up box provides the
user definable fields for this key. Select the required key type ( Mode-1 or
Mode-E ) and enter the New Key value ( 12 hexadecimal characters for Mode-
1 and 16 hexadecimal characters for Mode-E ).
Figure 3.24 Setting BISS Key Value
If a key has already been set, an asterisk is displayed in the drop down list next
to the label. If this key is selected the pop-up box will not appear. The user can
modify the key by selecting the Edit Key box.
Figure 3.25 Editing a BISS Key
Note: Although the BISS technical specification (Tech 3292 rev. 2.) states that
BISS Mode-E shall work with shorter BISS Mode-1 keys, this is not
supported in the unit. The Encrypted Session Word field only accepts 16-
digit keys.
6. When BISS has been enabled on a service a padlock will appear in the outputs
tree next to the service name and in Voyager units the Clear indicators on the
GUI banner and front panel will change to Scrambled .
7. It is possible to select which of the components of the service shall be
scrambled, when a BISS key has been selected. The choice of components can
be done at the service level or independently for each component. At the service
level, in the
Service Configuration > Outputs > Service Properties widget,
open the Service > Scrambling accordion and select the components to be
scrambled.