Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8600, Operating Manual

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OPTIMOD-FM DIGITAL INTRODUCTION
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The 8600 is equipped with a serial port to interface to an IBM-compatible com-
puter running Orban’s PC Remote software. The connection can be either direct
or through an external modem.
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The 8600 has a
second serial port
that allows the user to set up
security and
communications parameters through a simple ASCII terminal program run-
ning on any PC.
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The 8600 can be connected through its built-in 100 Mbps Ethernet port to a
TCP/IP network
.
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The 8600 includes a Telnet client that allows presets to be recalled via batch
files using the free PuTTY and Plink applications. The commands are
simple
ASCII strings , facilitating interface to automation systems that can emit such
strings through an Ethernet or RS232 serial connection.
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A Bypass Test Mode can be invoked locally or by remote control to permit
broadcast system
test and alignment
or “proof of performance” tests.
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The 8600's software can be upgraded remotely or locally through the 8600’s
serial or Ethernet port.
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8600 PC Remote software is a graphical application that runs under Windows
XP and higher. It communicates with a given 8600
via TCP/IP
over
modem, di-
rect serial, and Ethernet connections. You can configure PC Remote to switch
between many 8600s via a convenient organizer that supports giving any 8600
an alias name and grouping multiple 8600s into folders. Clicking an 8600’s icon
causes PC Remote to connect to that 8600 through an Ethernet network, or ini-
tiates a Windows Dial-Up or Direct Cable Connection if appropriate. The PC Re-
mote software allows the user to access all 8600 features and allows the user to
archive and restore presets, automation lists, and system setups (con-
taining I/O levels, digital word lengths, GPI functional assignments, etc.).
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The 8600 contains a built-in line-up tone generator , facilitating quick and ac-
curate level setting in any system.
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The 8600 contains a versatile real-time clock , which allows automation of var-
ious events (including recalling presets) at pre-programmed times. To maintain
accuracy, this clock can be automatically synchronized via the Internet to a refer-
ence time source.
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The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) features allow you to moni-
tor your Optimod’s status and to send Alarm notifications via your Optimod’s
Ethernet connection to your network.