Configuring CA modules
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Configuring CA modules
Pre-requisites
The headend is running, the CA module has been placed in the output module, the
output module is inserted in the headen, and the TDH Service Tool is connected to
the headend.
See the TDH 800 Headend User Guide for information on inserting the output
module into the TDH 800 headend.
Configuration
1. Select the CA Modules tab in the TDH Service Tool.
2. Press the Setup button for the CA module to be configured.
Introduction
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The
CA Module setup window is displayed, initially containing default values.
3. Specify the speed of the CI card in the Card speed drop-down list.
4. Specify if a constant bitrate is to be used.
5. Select the service(s) that are to be descrambled (indicated by ‘$’) in the
Service list area.
6. Select the ER checkbox to enable automatic error recovery for the service.
Signal transmission status through the CA module is constantly monitored when
the ER checkbox is enabled, with the CA module being automatically reset in the
event of data transmission failure. Note that signal transmission will be interrupted
for all the services associated with the CA module when the error recovery
monitoring prompts the resetting of the CA Module.
The ER checkbox should not be enabled for services where signals are not
transmitted on a 24-hour basis.
7. Press the Setup button for the selected service.
Tabs
CA module identification
Common interface button
Submit button
Reset CAM button
Apply button
Service list
area
Status area