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EASyCAP Encoder/Decoder - Manual
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Hardware  Overview

Front Panel View

1.

Speaker

 - Used for monitoring audio inputs and to provide aural feedback during EAS

activations.

2.

Touchscreen LCD display

 - Provides visual feedback during programming, setup,

monitoring, and activations and it is used for local control of the EASyCAP and access

to the on-board menu system.

The keypad and LCD display provide an on-board menu system,

allowing for a limited amount of configuration, tests, and

encoding functions.  A secure web interface provides more

comprehensive configuration and control of the encoder/

decoder.

Summary of Contents for EASyCAP C5020

Page 1: ...D R A F T EASyCAP Encoder Decoder Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...D R A F T ...

Page 3: ...ets around the world As an ISO 9000 2001 certified company with over 40 years of collective expertise in engineering and custom assembly Trilithic is dedicated to providing quality products services and communications solutions that exceed customer expectations Trilithic is comprised of five major divisions Broadband Instruments and Systems Offers test analysis and quality management solutions for...

Page 4: ...D R A F T EASyCAP Encoder Decoder Manual 2 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ...

Page 5: ...view 10 Front Panel View 10 Rear Panel View 11 Rear Panel Details 15 3 Configuration 19 System Login 19 Network Settings 20 Network Interfaces 20 Network Time Protocol NTP Encoder Decoder 22 Date Time Settings 23 CAP Settings 24 TCP Feed Settings 25 Alert Text Settings 26 Accepted Events 27 Accepted Locations 28 Outgoing Delivery Settings 29 Encoder Decoder Settings 30 UserAccount Settings 31 User...

Page 6: ...pecifications 37 Processor and Memory 37 Chassis 37 Communications 37 Audio 37 Video 38 General Purpose Inputs and Outputs 38 Radio Receiver Boards 38 AES EBU Digital Audio Board 38 Communications Board 38 PCI Express Expansion Slot Optional 39 Trilithic EAS 2 Year Limited Warranty 40 ...

Page 7: ...l AFSK circuitry it is then sorted and interpreted to determine the type of emergency or test locations for which the emergency applies and other information supplied in the EAS Header If a voice message is contained in the EAS message it is recorded for possible playback to subscribers EAS messages then pass through a series of tests to determine if the message matches predefined user configurabl...

Page 8: ...ich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced ...

Page 9: ...mail please provide the following information Your name and your company name The technical point of contact name phone number e mail The serial number of the EASyCAP Encoder Decoder A detailed description of the problem you are having including any error or information messages Before any Trilithic EAS encoder decoder can be returned for repair Trilithic will issue a return material authorization...

Page 10: ...n that could cause a mechanical failure or potential loss of data A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause personal injury How this Manual is Organized This manual is divided into the following chapters Chapter 1 General Information provides Trilithic contact information and describes how this operation manual is structured Chapter 2 Overview gives an overview of the EASyCAP Encoder ...

Page 11: ...ter 2 Wiring Recommendations Shielded audio wire for all TTL contact closure and audio connections Shielded RS 232 and printer cables Shielded coaxial video cables Shielded RS 485 data cable Shielded Category 6 or 7 Ethernet cables for all Ethernet connections ...

Page 12: ...lay Provides visual feedback during programming setup monitoring and activations and it is used for local control of the EASyCAP and access to the on board menu system The keypad and LCD display provide an on board menu system allowing for a limited amount of configuration tests and encoding functions A secure web interface provides more comprehensive configuration and control of the encoder decod...

Page 13: ...l Audio This is anAES EBU expansion slot that accomodates two AES EBU digital audio switches Each switch provides a pair of channels using 110 Ohm XLR connections Each switch provides a pair of channels using 110 Ohm XLR connections Internal switches are provided to replace theAES EBU program audio with alert audio Alert audio automatically locks to the incoming bit rate and sample rate up to 192 ...

Page 14: ...ts These provide a five 5 volt DC signal and ground connection used to activate EAS audio and video routing equipment Acurrent source is also provided 4 Radios 1 3 This is an AM FM NOAA radio receiver board with three radio tuners A B and C per board 5 Radios 4 6 This is an AM FM NOAA radio receiver board with three radio tuners A B and C per board 6 COM1 RS 232 Connection Provides an RS 232 compl...

Page 15: ... configuration operation and maintenance of the EASyCAP as well as providing digital EAS messages across a network to a stations audio and video equipment and allowing distant monitoring stations to be transported over Ethernet to the EASyCAP USB Ports Four USB ports are provided for USB communication 10 CG VIDEO IN NTSC video input connection normal station video for the character generator 11 CG...

Page 16: ...EAS monitoring or for supplying audio for transmission Audio Outputs Line Output This provides EAS audio outputs that may be distributed for EAS messaging and monitoring Line Input This provides a connection for a line level microphone input for message origination Input This provides a balanced stereo audio input with which a system station may supply normal program audio This audio is replaced b...

Page 17: ... 7 Request to send Pin 8 Clear to send Pin 9 Ring indicator Required signal COM2 RS 232 connection 9 pin RS 232C DTE interface used for control over external character generators video insertion equipment Pin 2 Receive data Pin 3 Transmit data Pin 4 Data terminal ready Pin 5 Signal ground Pin 6 Data set ready Pin 7 Request to send Pin 8 Clear to send Pin 9 Ring indicator Radios 1 3 Provides three ...

Page 18: ...ft channel G Ground Negative balanced program audio EAS output for right channel Positive balanced program audio EAS output for right channel CG VIDEO VIDEO IN Connect normal programming video to the VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Connect the VIDEO OUT to the transmitter Audio inputs Six balanced line level audio inputs are provided for additional EAS monitoring sources These inputs can be connected to EAS au...

Page 19: ... the EASyCAP In addition to the Ethernet a telephone interface allows DTMF or data communication for remote control of the EASyCAP and remote generation of emergency messages RS 485 This is a standard 1 8th load RS 485 communications port that is provided for controlling external character generators AES EBU Audio Provides independent synchronized AES EBU audio switches for in line replacement of ...

Page 20: ...osed causes any EAS message waiting to be transmitted to begin transmission regardless of the state of the hold off input input 3 G Contact ground I2 Approximately 3 75 mApull up opto isolated input 5 Volt 0 mA Input 3 hold off Configurable for active open or active closed When active this prohibits any EAS message waiting to be transmitted from starting transmission except by the trigger input In...

Page 21: ...that you connect to the web Encoder Decoder To disable this you must install the Trilithic certificate onto your PC This can be done by clicking on the Certificate Error message next to the URL then click View certificates and finally press the Install Certificates button Perform the following steps to login to the EASyCAP Encoder Decoder 1 Enter https followed by the IP address of the EASyCAP Enc...

Page 22: ...er Two different network configurations are possible as follows Single Network Connection If both the EASyCAP Encoder Decoder and EASy Series Encoder Decoder are on the same network or subnet only the Ethernet connection eth0 should be configured In this configuration select the Disabled check box for the second Ethernet port eth1 otherwise communications will be unreliable Dual Network Connection...

Page 23: ...der into this field LAN Port 2 eth1 The following settings can be adjusted for LAN Port 2 eth1 Disabled Select this checkbox to disable this port when only using one Ethernet connection When this check box is selected these fields will be set to 0 0 0 0 be grayed out and cannot be manually adjusted DHCP Select this checkbox to enable DHCP to automatically assign the IP Address Subnet and Gateway o...

Page 24: ...in Name Encoder Decoder DNS settings can be adjusted DNS 1 Enter the primary DNS Encoder Decoder address in this field DNS 2 Enter the secondary DNS Encoder Decoder address in this field After making changes select the Save button to save the network settings If the IPAddress of the Encoder Decoder has changed you will need to close the browser window and reopen to login to the Encoder Decoder at ...

Page 25: ...pdown list Day of Month Select the current day from the dropdown list Year Select the current year from the dropdown list Hour Select the current hour from the dropdown list Minute Select the current minute from the dropdown list Time Zone Select the time zone from the dropdown list After making changes select the Save button to save the Date Time settings During initial configuration time and dat...

Page 26: ...layed as shown below There are two ways to display the CAP Feeds that are currently configured choose from either of the following methods Select the Previous or Next buttons to scroll through the CAP Feeds the settings of the selected CAP Feed will automatically be displayed Select the Choose button to view a list of the CAP Feeds Select the name of the CAP Feed and then select the OK button to v...

Page 27: ... block will be processed This option should be left off unchecked in order to comply with current CAP to EAS implementation guidelines Description Enter the description that you wish to display for this feed in the CAP Feed List This description should be detailed enough to be able to easily discern it within the CAP Feed List IP Address Enter the IP Address of the CAP Feed into this field IP Port...

Page 28: ...the EAS Header Translation will be included in the alert text This box should always be selected unless the FCC agrees to drop the requirement for this text to be sent If the FCC does indeed drop this requirement Trilithic recommends that this box should not be selected Include headline When this box is selected the CAP Headline will be included in the alert text Trilithic recommends that this box...

Page 29: ...Accepted Events setup page will be displayed as shown below The Accepted Events setup page is used to configure which types of events to process Select the Edit button to change the accepted events settings and then select the check box next to each type of event to process After making changes select the Save button to save the alert text settings ...

Page 30: ...ocations settings Select the Add button to add a location The Add Location Codes dialog box will appear select the state from the dropdown list and then select the counties from the list Select the OK button to accept the changes Select the location from the list and then select the Subdivisions button to add a county subdivision The County Subdivisions dialog box will appear select the check box ...

Page 31: ...e will be displayed as shown below There are two ways to display the settings of the encoder decoders that are currently configured choose from either of the following methods Select the Previous or Next buttons to scroll through the EAS encoder decoders the settings of the selected EAS encoder decoder will automatically be displayed Select the Choose button to view a list of the Encoder Decoders ...

Page 32: ...ted encoder decoder The default value is 59911 Audio Port Enter the TCP port used to transfer audio from the Encoder Decoder to the encoder decoder The default value is 59919 Password Enter the password used to login to the configured Encoder Decoder This should be a special CAP account added to the user accounts of the Encoder Decoder and given EASAlert and Ethernet permissions in the user accoun...

Page 33: ...o ways to display the settings of the user accounts that are currently configured choose from either of the following methods Select the Previous or Next buttons to scroll through the user accounts the settings of the selected user account will automatically be displayed Select the Choose button to view a list of the User Accounts Select the name of the UserAccount and then select the OK button to...

Page 34: ...r saving the user account To change the user name in the future simply delete the account and create a new account Change Password Select this button to change the user password Roles To set the role of the user select any one of the following checkboxes Configurer This role allows the user to make changes to the configuration of the EASyCAP Encoder Decoder Upgrader This role allows the user to up...

Page 35: ...t the Upgrade link The Install Upgrade Package page will be displayed as shown below To upgrade the EASyCAP Encoder Decoder software select the Select Package File button An Upload File dialog box will appear select the Choose File button to select an upgrade file Once the upgrade file has been choosen select the Submit button to upgrade the software or select the Cancel button to exit without upg...

Page 36: ... 34 Reboot To reboot the EASyCAP Encoder Decoder select the plus sign to the left of System Administration and then select the Reboot link The Reboot page will be displayed as shown below Select the Reboot button to reboot the Encoder Decoder ...

Page 37: ...isplayed as shown below To download a copy of the alert log in ASCII text file format select the Download button System Log To view the general system and application information select the plus sign to the left of Logs and then select the System Log link The System Log page will be displayed as shown below To download a copy of the system log inASCII text file format select the Download button ...

Page 38: ...D R A F T EASyCAP Encoder Decoder Manual 36 About To view the EASyCAP version and plugin version information select the About link The About page will be displayed as shown below ...

Page 39: ...r and Memory Dual Core Processor 2GB RAM 32GB SSD drive minimum Chassis 2U RU chassis with 3 5 320x240 color touch screen LCD and speaker on the Front Panel Communications 2 RS 232 serial ports available on male DB 9 connectors 4 USB ports 2 10 100 1000 BaseT Ethernet ports available on USB RJ45 combo jacks Audio 6 Balanced 600 Ohm audio inputs for EAS monitoring each input can be configured for e...

Page 40: ...ng of 0 3 A 120 VAC or 1A 30 VDC 2 TTL outputs each TTL output can drive 2 TTL loads 4 General purpose inputs optically isolated dry contact closure inputs Radio Receiver Boards 2 Radio receiver boards can be installed into the EASyCAP 3 Radio receivers are installed per board each can be configured as AM FM or NOAA AES EBU Digital Audio Board 2 AES EBU digital audio switches each switch provides ...

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Page 42: ...oduct must have been handled and used as set forth in the documentation accompanying the product and or its packaging This limited warranty shall not apply to any damage due to accident misuse abuse neglect fire or other casualty Further this limited warranty shall not apply to any product which has been altered or where the damage was caused by a part not supplied by Trilithic Trilithic retains t...

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