Radyne ComStream TIERNAN SE4000, Installation And Operation Manual

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SE4000 MPEG-2 Contribution Encoder Introduction
01-0934-401-B 2-9
2.6.1.1 DCE Configuration
The pinouts for the RS-232 port configured as DCE are listed in the following table:
RS-232 Port Pin Assignments: DTE
Pins Signal Direction Definition
1 Unused - -
2 TXD Out Transmit Data
3 RXD In Receive Data
4 DSR In Data Set Ready
5 GND - Ground
6 DTR Out Data Terminal Ready
7 CTS In Clear to Send
8 RTS Out Request to Send
9 RI In Ring Indicator
2.6.2 Connecting to the RS-232 Control Port
To connect a remote unit to the SE4000 through the RS -232 control port, a cable is needed that
is the appropriate length for the application. The cable must be made to the following
specifications:
•
RS-232 electrical.
•
DB-9 female connector on one end.
•
An appropriate connector for the remote unit on the other end.
A six foot long direct connect DB-9 male to DB -9 female cable is included in the SE4000 shipping
kit.
Using the direct connect cable provided with the SE4000, attach one end to a remote unit and the
other end to the RS-232 control port.
2.6.3 Ethernet Control Port
The Ethernet control port is an RJ-45 connector. Remote control using this port requires the
following:
•
Tiernan Network Management Software (NMS) program or alternate SNMP controller.
•
Category 5 UTP patch cable (not supplied).
2.6.3.1 Connecting to a Network Using the Ethernet Port
The SE4000 can be connected to a LAN using the Ethernet port, which enables monitoring and
control the SE4000 through a remote unit not directly connected to the SE4000.