EASyCAP Encoder/Decoder D R AF T Operation Manual
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Trilithic Company Profile T Trilithic is a privately held manufacturer founded in 1986 as an engineering and assembly company that builds and designs customer-directed products for telecommunications, military, and industrial customers. From its modest beginnings as a two-man engineering team, Trilithic has grown over the years and broadened its offerings of RF and microwave components by adding broadband solutions to its product line.
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Table of Contents D R AF T 1. General Information .............................................................................................................. 5 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 5 FCC Certification................................................................................................................... 6 Unpacking and Inspection .............................................
D R AF T 4. Appendix ............................................................................................................................. 37 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 37 General Specifications ................................................................................................... 37 Processor and Memory ...........................................................................
Chapter 1 1. General Information Introduction T The Trilithic EASyCAP (Model EASyCAP-1) EAS (Emergency Alert System) Encoder/Decoder is a two-U rack mounted control center capable of performing manual or automated EAS messaging for Cable, Broadcast, and Wireline systems, in accordance with CFR 47 part 11 FCC regulations, and the EAS Cable Handbook.
FCC Certification T The Trilithic EASyCAP Encoder/Decoder is certified to comply with 47 CFR, Part 11 (FCC regulations) for EAS encoders and decoders, and is registered with the FCC under identification number: P4V-EASYCAP-1. Persuant to FCC 15.21 of the FCC rules, changes not expressly approved by Trilithic, Inc. might cause harmful interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this product.
Helpful Website The following website contains general information which may be of interest: T http://www.trilithic.com Trilithics website contains product specifications and information, tips, release information, marketing information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), bulletins, and other technical information. This website can be referenced for product updates. R AF Where to Get Technical Support Trilithic technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST.
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/Decoder hardware and how it works. Chapter 3, Configuration describes the steps necessary to configure the EASyCAP Encoder/Decoder.
Chapter 2 2. Overview 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.
Hardware Overview R AF T Front Panel View 1 2 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. D The keypad and LCD display provide an on-board menu system, allowing for a limited amount of configuration, tests, and encoding functions.
Rear Panel View 1 3 4 5 R AF T 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. PCIe Expansion Slot (Optional) - This is a PCIe expansion slot that will accomodate a 1, 4, or 16 lane PCIe card. This is reserved for future use. D 2. AES-EBU Digital Audio - This is an AES-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.
T 3. General Purpose Inputs/Outputs - The EASyCAP Encoder/Decoder comes with six (6) general purpose outputs, four (4) general purpose inputs, and two (2) TTL outputs: General Purpose Outputs - This provides a programmable contact closure output (switch) used to activate equipment to route EAS message audio and video, sound alarms, etc. during EAS activations.
8. Communications Board - This is a communications board that is equipped with the following: One 10/100 Ethernet Port One Telephone Modem Port One RS-485 Port T R AF 9. Ethernet - Two 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports.
T 12. Audio Interface Board - This provides six (6) balanced 600 Ohm audio inputs, one (1) line input, one (1) line output, two (2) EAS audio outputs, one (1) program audio input, and one (1) program audio output. Audio Inputs 1-6 - This provides a means for connecting up to six (6) external audio sources for 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.
Rear Panel Details 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 R AF Pin 2: T COM1 (RS-232 connection) - 9-pin RS-232C DTE interface used for configuration, control, and log retrieval from a PC or laptop via a 9-pin NULL-MODEM cable.
Audio switch (optional) - Line-level balanced stereo audio switch used to replace normal programming audio with EAS audio during EAS activations. Input - Connect the normal program audio source to the audio switch input. T Output - Connect the audio switch output to the transmitter.
Contact closures - Used for distribution/routing equipment that requires a contact closure for activation, or for operator alarms during EAS operations.
Contact closure inputs - provide a means for controlling the EASyCAP using automation equipment or operator switchboard. (G) Contact ground T Input 1, abort - When closed, causes any EAS message being received to be disregarded, and any EAS message being transmitted to be stopped. The EASyCAP will attempt to stop all video displays and audio switches, then return to monitoring for EAS messages. (I1)Approximately 3.
Chapter 5 3. Configuration System Login T The user interface for the EASyCAP Encoder/Decoder uses a secure web Encoder/Decoder (HTTPS) over port 443. Trilithic recommends using the Mozilla Firefox (V3.6 or newer) web browser. The certificate used by the EASyCAP Encoder/Decoder is not signed by a trusted certificate authority (VeriSign, etc) so web browsers will automatically display a security alert about the certificate the first time you connect.
Network Settings Network Interfaces R AF T To setup the network interfaces of the Encoder/Decoder, select the plus (+) sign to the left of Network, and then select the Interfaces link. The Interfaces setup page will be displayed as shown below. Network Connection - The EASyCAP Encoder/Decoder must be on a network where CAP feeds are available and it must also have network connectivity to the EASy Series Encoder/ Decoder.
Select the Edit button to change the network settings, and then adjust the following settings: LAN Port 1 (eth0) The following settings can be adjusted for LAN Port 1 (eth0) DHCP - Select this checkbox to enable DHCP to automatically assign the IP Address, Subnet, and Gateway of the Encoder/Decoder. When this check box is selected these fields will be grayed out and cannot be manually adjusted. IP Address - When DHCP is not enabled, enter the IP Address of the Encoder/ Decoder into this field.
DNS 1 & DNS 2 The following Domain 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. T After making changes, select the Save button to save the network settings. If the IP Address of the Encoder/Decoder has changed, you will need to close the browser window and reopen to login to the Encoder/Decoder at the new IP Address.
Date/Time Settings R AF T To adjust the Date/Time settings of the Encoder/Decoder, select the Date/Time link. The Date/ Time setup page will be displayed as shown below. Select the Edit button to change the Date/Time settings, and then adjust any of the following settings: Month - Select the current month from the dropdown list. Day of Month - Select the current day from the dropdown list. Year - Select the current year from the dropdown list.
CAP Settings R AF T To setup the CAP feeds to the Encoder/Decoder, select the plus (+) sign to the left of CAP Feeds, and then select the TCP Feed link. The TCP Feed setup page will be displayed 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.
TCP Feed Settings Select the Edit button to change the TCP Feed settings, and then adjust any of the following settings: Use All Area Blocks - When this box is selected, this allows processing of all the blocks within a CAP message. If off (unchecked), only the first block will be processed. This option should be left off (unchecked) in order to comply with current CAP to EAS implementation guidelines.
Alert Text Settings R AF T To setup the alert text settings for the Encoder/Decoder, select the Alert Text link. The Alert Text setup page will be displayed as shown below. The Alert Text setup page is used to configure which additional elements are included in the alert text. Select the Edit button to change the alert text settings, and then select from the following check boxes. Include FCC text - When this box is selected, the EAS Header Translation will be included in the alert text.
Accepted Events R AF T To setup the accepted events for the Encoder/Decoder, select the Accepted Events link. The 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. D After making changes, select the Save button to save the alert text settings.
Accepted Locations R AF T To setup the accepted locations for the Encoder/Decoder, select the Accepted Locations link. The Accepted Locations setup page will be displayed as shown below. The Accepted Locations setup page is used to configure which locations to process. Select the Edit button to change the accepted locations 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.
Outgoing Delivery Settings R AF T To setup the outgoing delivery settings from the Encoder/Decoder to EASy Series Encoder/ Decoders, select the plus (+) sign to the left of Outgoing Delivery, and then select the Encoder/ Decoder link. The Encoder/Decoder setup page will be displayed as shown below.
Encoder/Decoder Settings Select the Edit button to change the encoder/decoder settings, and then adjust any of the following settings: Description - Enter the name that you wish to display for this encoder/decoder. This name should be descriptive enough to be able to easily discern it within the EAS Encoder List. IP Address - Enter the IP address used to connect to the selected encoder/decoder. Command Port - Enter the TCP command port used to communicate with the selected encoder/decoder.
User Account Settings R AF T To setup the user accounts for the Encoder/Decoder, select the User Accounts link. The User Accounts setup page will be displayed as shown below. There are two 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.
User Settings Select the Edit button to change the user account settings, and then adjust any of the following settings: Description - Enter the description that you wish to display for this user account. This description should be detailed enough to be able to easily discern it within the User Account List. User Name - Enter the user name into this field. This field cannot be changed after saving the user account.
System Administration Settings Upgrades R AF T To upgrade the EASyCAP Encoder/Decoder software, select the plus (+) sign to the left of System Administration, and then select 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.
Reboot R AF T 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. D Select the Reboot button to reboot the Encoder/Decoder.
Logs R AF To view the CAP Alert information, select the plus (+) sign to the left of Logs, and then select the Alert Log link. The Alert Log page will be displayed as shown below. To download a copy of the alert log in ASCII text file format, select the Download button. T Alert Log System Log D 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.
About D R AF T To view the EASyCAP version and plugin version information, select the About link. The About page will be displayed as shown below.
Chapter 4 4. Appendix Specifications General Specifications T E.A.S. Encoder/Decoder compliant with all requirements defined in Part 11 of the FCC rules. E.A.S. Encoder supports NWS SAME protocol decoding, including 1050 Hz tone detection. Operating Temperature: 0 to +50 C Max. Operating Humidity: 95% R AF Supply Voltage: 117 VAC +/- 15% Processor and Memory Dual Core Processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB SSD drive (minimum) Chassis 2U RU chassis with 3.
Video NTSC video character generator RS-170A color analog video (source only, does not overlay onto video) T 24-bit color, True Type fonts, static text, crawl text (up to 400 characters), and images Analog video switch with video bypass for fail-safe operation synchronized to the input video to provide a clean switch on the vertical sync General Purpose Inputs and Outputs R AF (6) General purpose outputs: isolated relay, maximum rating of 0.
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Trilithic EAS 2-Year Limited Warranty R AF T Trilithic, Inc. (Trilithic) warrants to the buyer that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use, operating conditions and service for a period of two (2) years from date of delivery. Trilithic reserves the right, before having any obligation under this limited warranty, to inspect the damaged product, and all costs of shipping the product to Trilithic for inspection shall be borne solely by the buyer.
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