Introduction
Instruction Manual: evolution 5000 E5500 Mobile Contribution Encoder
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ST.TM.E10033.3
1.1
Scope of this Manual
1.1.1
Who Should Use this Manual
This manual is written for operators/users of the E5500 Mobile
Contribution Encoder (MCE). The Mobile Contribution Encoder is used as a
stand-alone unit to output a complete modulated transport stream into a
satellite network.
The manual is written to assist in the installation, operation and day-to-day
care of the unit. All information is applicable to all models of the Encoder
unless otherwise stated.
WARNING…
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT
WITHIN THIS EQUIPMENT AND MAY BE EXPOSED IF THE COVERS ARE REMOVED. ONLY
TANDBERG TELEVISION TRAINED AND APPROVED SERVICE ENGINEERS ARE PERMITTED TO
SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION…
Unauthorised maintenance or the use of non-approved replacements may affect the equipment
specification and invalidate any warranties.
This manual does not include any maintenance information or procedures
that require the removal of covers.
1.1.2
Software Versions
This manual has been written to cover the functionality of firmware version
1.1 and later of the Motherboard
1
(S8475) and software version 2.8 and
later of the Host Processor of the Motherboard. The current software
version can be found by viewing the Version Info Menu (see Chapter 3,
Figure 3.9).
This manual continues to be relevant to subsequent firmware issues where
the functionality of the equipment has not changed. Where a new issue of
firmware changes the functionality, a new issue of this manual is provided.
1.1.3
Equipment Covered by this Manual
Equipment Model
Figure 1.1: Mobile Contribution Encoder Front View
The MCE comprises an enclosure with a Motherboard
1
and Video
Compression Module fitted. The three option slots of the bottom tray are
fitted with a Video Input Module, a Data Input Module and a QPSK
Modulator Card.
1
S8475 is sometimes referred to as the Base Board 3ASI.
