8943FC — Instruction Manual
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Configuration and Monitoring
Configuration and Monitoring
8943FC module configuration and monitoring can be performed locally
using the onboard controls or using a web browser GUI interface when the
8900NET Network Interface module is present in the GeckoFlex frame.
Control and monitoring is described in the following sections:
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Input Operating Modes Overview –
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Local Configuration and Monitoring –
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Remote Configuration and Monitoring –
Input Operating Modes Overview
Each of the four channels must be configured for the desired operating
mode. This can be done using the onboard switches or on the Settings web
page using the web browser interface. The five different modes of opera-
tion are described in this section. Input signal monitoring differs between
modes as described in each mode section below. For an input signal moni-
toring summary, refer to
The 8943FC supports the following modes of operation:
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Auto Reclock/Bypass mode
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Auto Reclock/Mute mode
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3G 2970M mode
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HD 1485M mode
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SD 270M mode
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Manual Bypass HD/3G
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Manual Bypass SD
Auto Reclock/Bypass Mode (Default)
In this mode, the electrical inputs are equalized and fed to the reclocker. If
the specific bit rates of 270 Mb/s , 1.5 Gb/s, or 3 Gb/s are analyzed by the
module, it will reclock the signal at the determined bit rate and feed this
signal to both the electrical BNC and the fiber optic outputs. With input
reporting enabled, the input signal will be reported as Present.
If a bit rate other than 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s, or 3 Gb/s is detected by the
module or no input signal is detected, reclocking will not be performed and
the signal will be automatically bypassed to the outputs. With input
reporting enabled, the input signal will be reported as Not Monitored.
