Sea Tel 5012-33, Installation Manual

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Series 12 Ku-Band System Configuration(s) 5012-33 Installation Manual
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1.5. Open Antenna-Modem Interface Protocol (OpenAMIP™) Specification:
1.5.1.
OpenAMIP
TM
, an ASCII message based protocol invented and Trademarked by iDirect is a specification for
the interchange of information between an antenna controller and a satellite modem. This protocol allows
the satellite modem to command the MXP (via TCP port 2002) to seek a particular satellite as well as
allowing exchange of information necessary to permit the modem to initiate and maintain communication
via the antenna and the satellite. In general, OpenAMIP
TM
is not intended for any purpose except to permit a
modem and the MXP to perform synchronized automatic beam switching when using an iDirect Network. It
is
Overview:
NOT
1.5.2.
a status logging system or a diagnostic system. In addition, OpenAMIP
TM
is intended for a typical
installation whereby a specific satellite modem and Antenna system are properly configured to work
together. The protocol does not make specific provisions for auto-discovery or parameter negotiation. It is
still the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the parameters of both the satellite modem (proper
option files) and the MXP/PCU (setup parameters) are actually compatible for the intended satellite(s).
1.5.2.1. Hardware
Interface requirements:
Sea Tel Media Xchange Point (MXP)
Any Satellite modem manufacturer that is compatible with OpenAMIP
TM
CAT5 Patch cable
1.5.2.2. Software
Sea Tel MXP software version (latest).