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Ethernet Configuration
Use DHCP
Embedded DHCP client allows for automated configuration of the Ethernet parameters like IP
address or DNS server.
This option should be set to Yes. Choose No if you want to enter the parameters manually or if
there’s no DHCP function contained in your network.
Time synchronization
Enable this option in order to keep the RDS encoder’s internal time accurate, using the SNTP
server specified.
Disable this option if internet is not accessible from your network or if there’s other time keeping
method applied (for example via UECP commands).
SNTP time server
Fill an active SNTP server.
Default value is
time.nist.gov
Local time offset
Your local time offset (the value added to UTC).
Daylight saving transition rule
Leave empty if there’s no daylight saving time applied in your country or if this function is not
required.
Follow the instructions in the document ‘P132 RDS Encoders - Communication Ports and
Internet Functions’.
UECP Settings
UECP Enable/Disable
Enable the UECP if your broadcast automation system or RDS data provider uses this protocol.
Leave disabled otherwise.
Site List
Up to two site address numbers in range 0 to 1023, separated by comma.
Encoder Address List
Up to two encoder address numbers in range 0 to 63, separated by comma.
Program 1/2 DSN
The RDS encoder contains two independent programs (data sets). Selected program controls
the output RDS data. Specifying the DSN (Data Set Number) for each program allows switching
between two programs using appropriate UECP command.
If only one program has to be on-air all the time, fill 255 as a DSN for both programs. This
effectively disables the switching via UECP.
Program 1/2 PSN
Specifies the PSN (Program Service Number) for program set 1 or 2.
Port 3 / Port 4
Port 3/4 Enable
Check this box to enable the port.
Protocol
Select the protocol regarding to the protocol that is used by the RDS data provider. If the
protocol is not specified, it is probably TCP.
Port number
Fill the port number in range 1 to 65535. It must match the port number of the RDS data
providing application.
TCP Server/Client
For TCP protocol, the user may specify if the RDS encoder is a server (waiting for a client
application connection) or a client (actively connects to the specified RDS data providing server).
If host name or IP address needs to be specified in the RDS data providing application, the RDS
encoder will be a server (most frequent option).
The server side must be visible in the network. In internet that means the server requires public
IP address and/or correct port forwarding setting on router (if present).
Host/IP address
Available only if the encoder is configured as a client. Specifies the remote server the encoder
will connect to.
Prioritize new connections
Available only if the encoder is configured as a server. If enabled, new connection can be
established immediately, although previous connection has not yet been released.
Requires firmware version 2.1e or later. Disabled by default.
Note: The DSN and PSN settings have effect for UECP control only. Selectable DSN and PSN for each program set allow easier integration of
the RDS encoder into existing networks.