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1. Figure 3 24 Put Application Codecast Application dialog For a Put Application the File box at the top of the window is read only and shows the path and file name designated in the File Selection box in the main window of the binary file to be Put to the target Vipersat modem For a Codecast Application the file path and name can be edited if desired The Multicast Address specified determines the modem group to be targeted By default the address 239 1 2 4 appears since this is the default Codecast Multicast Address of Vipersat units when they are shipped from the factory Because Codecast utilizes multicast with no verification the Codecast Applica tion dialog displays the following IP multicast parameter settings Passes the number of transmissions to each unit default is 3 e Pause the time in seconds between transmissions default is 5 sec Time to Live the maximum number of router hops seconds to reach a unit before the data packet expires default is 10 This parameter prevents possible looping of the packet transmission in the network Local Address the address of the network interface card NIC on the local host machine to be used for the multicast If necessary the specific IP address can be entered otherwise the Any box should be checked This parameter is provided to accomodate host machines that have multiple NICs These settings are editable however the default values are ty
2. coM 570L 08 08 35 10 28 2007 010 075 000 200 SLM 56504 81644305 1 3 1h Bulk1 01 01 04 COM 570L 41760466 5 4v 1 6 3 pnee ped File Selection bin files 570L appl bin Actions Set Preference Cancel Set Defaul View Log Codecast Hard Hese Figure 3 8 Codecast Application Put in Progress Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 11 Main Window Description A Caution Note that some actions such as the Put command may require several minutes to be performed Once an action is initiated do not attempt a subsequent action until the progress status both the text information and the progress bar s indicates that the first action is either completed failed or is terminated with the Cancel button Set Defaults Clear The upper button in the Progress area of the main window is a dual function button When no progess status information is displayed the button label appearance is Set Defaults Clicking this button resets most VLoad parameters to their initial default settings as listed below e Unit List e Column order IP Address Type Serial App Ver Base Ver e Column widths 100 90 90 72 90 pixels e Row order ascending IP address e For each unit Transfer rate 900 Kbps Port number c001 hex hard coded e Attempts 3 iterations e Timeout 3 seconds Reset type hard e Application Next image to run unchecked current modem setting Next i
3. EF DATA MS amp EIII Vipersat Load Utility VLoad v3 5 x V Yload 5 xj Total 18 AAA Add Remove Add All Refresh EF DATA WENI as IP Address Type Serialit AppVer_ BaseVer eee 010 001 000 020 SLM 56504 333333333 1 3 1k Bulk1 01 01 04 Application Configuration Base Modem 010 001 000 022 SLM 56504 81621568 1 31 Bulk1 01 01 04 010 050 001 201 SLM 58504 61644282 131 Bulk2 01 01 04 010 050 001 210 SLM 5650A 81621618 1 31 Bulk1 01 01 04 010 050 006 001 SLM 56504 81644264 1 31 Bulk1 01 01 04 File Selection Browse 010 075 000 200 SLM 56504 81644305 1 3 1h Bulk1 01 01 04 010 075 230 001 SLM 5650A 81621616 1 3 1h Bulk1 01 01 04 C Wipersat Vload_3 4 x bin files 5650A Bulk Loads NP Release 1 010 075 000 010 CDM 570L 41716944 154 163 010 075 000 011 CDM 570L 100000001 1 5 4 1 6 3 Pw 0000051B 10 30 09 04 22 08 1 3 1 10 30 09 04 22 08 010 075 128 001 CDM 570L 41760466 5 4v 1 6 3 010 075 000 012 CDD 564L 51852636 1 5 4 3 010 075 000 013 CDD 564L 51893201 1 5 4 Actions MNAM nas ane zl Set Preferences Cancel Status Unit 010 050 001 210 Successful Completion Progress 010 050 001 201 Put Application To Unit 010 001 000 020 xi 010 050 001 210 C Wipersat Wload_3 4 x bin files Fw 0000051 1 3 1h bi Get Applicetior Put FAST Cade Put Application Reset 010 050 006 001 010 075 000 200 IV Same For All Selected Units StreamloadZ Transfer R
4. of frequencies to a lower band The LNB similar to an LNA is part of the satellite ODU transceiver Low Noise Converter A combined low noise amplifier and block downcon verter typically with an L band IF Local Oscillator A component used in upconverters downconverters and transponders for frequency translation heterodyne of the carrier signal M Monitor amp Control Media Access Control A protocol controlling access to the physical layer of an Ethernet network Mega bits per second 1 Million bits second A measure of the bit rate or trans mission speed of a digital communication link See also bps and kbps Modulator and Demodulator units combined VLoad User Guide Multicast Multi command NAT NIC NMS NOC NP ODU OQPSK OSPF Appendix A Glossary Transmitting a single message simultaneously to multiple destinations group on the IP network A command that allows multiple input choices in a single command execution N Network Address Translation An Internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal private traffic and a second set of addresses for external public traffic Network Interface Controller The network interface for a PC workstation that provides Ethernet connectivity Depending on the computer the NIC can either be built into the motherboard or be an expansion card Some computers e g servers have multiple N
5. 3 21 base modem mode actions 3 40 binary file type 3 4 defaults 3 12 file selection 3 39 use 3 4 binary file application 3 4 3 23 base modem 3 4 3 39 browse button 3 4 3 23 3 24 3 33 3 39 C cancel button 3 7 clear button 3 12 codecast application 3 25 3 27 base modem image 3 41 configuration 3 33 3 36 3 37 hard reset 3 8 multicast address 3 9 3 28 3 37 preference 1 5 3 6 3 9 select base modem image 3 41 3 43 INDEX send codecast termination 3 10 transfer 3 11 3 13 concurrent preference 1 5 3 6 configuration mode actions 3 33 defaults 3 12 edit param file 3 34 3 38 file selection 3 32 get configuration 3 34 save as 3 35 text file type 3 4 use 3 3 consecutive preference 1 5 3 5 conventions and references 1 2 customer support 1 6 D default settings 3 12 device type 3 12 Digicast actions area 4 9 add device 4 5 firmware update 4 15 main window 4 3 mode 1 2 3 1 4 1 PID update 4 16 preference 1 5 preference setting 3 7 4 7 reset 4 9 transfer settings 4 7 transfer status 4 8 tuner setting update 4 11 E edit param file 3 34 3 38 event log 1 5 3 10 3 13 3 18 3 22 3 30 3 38 3 45 text file 3 13 exit button 3 14 Index 1 FAST code default 3 12 new feature 1 4 put 3 5 3 25 3 30 features 1 4 file selection 3 4 3 23 3 32 3 39 file type and naming 3 4 G general 1 1 get application 3 25 configuration 3 3
6. Collateral Modem Accessories Performance Enhancement Proxies PEP T Company Overview Viversat Network Products Digicast Products Amplifiers Converters ftp comtechefdata com linksite flashupgrades CDM570_570L BASE_ MODEM Terminals Block Up Converte BUCS To Parent Directory Legacy Products 11 19 2007 9 47 AM lt dir gt F10805AC_V163_111607 x La 2 15 2008 9 53 AM lt dir gt F10805AD V164 032608 b 11 28 2007 8 18 AM lt dir gt F10805T_V147 TN 6 H software asp Jeni a 100 4 x 4 gt Figure 3 38 Acquiring Base Modem Image from Website Once the flash upgrade file has been downloaded use the File Selection Browse button to locate and select the image file to be uploaded to the target modem s Actions When the Base Modem radio button in the Mode Selection box is chosen and a device or devices in the Unit Listing area is selected the buttons in the Actions area are activated with the following labels VLoad User Guide Base Modem Mode Put Base Modem Image This action replaces the base modem image in the designated Save To slot for the modem with the chosen bin file When using the Codecast preference this action button is labeled either Codecast Base Modem Image when units are selected or Codecast Base Modem Image to ALL Units when no units are selected This button is activated if the file displayed in the File Selection frame is a valid ima
7. Digital Video Broadcasting A suite of internationally accepted open standards for digital television DVB S DVB S2 and DVB RCS are the standards utilized by satellite services Digital Voice Processor Used in packet voice applications E The ratio of Ep energy per bit and Ng noise power density per Hz The bit error rate BER for digital data is a decreasing function of this ratio E is the energy of an information bit measured in Joules or equivalently in Watts per Hertz A 3 FAST Code FDMA FEC Flash Forward Path FTP G 729 GIR Group ID GUI A 4 F Fully Accessible System Topology Code Designation for feature code used by Comtech EF Data for their satellite modems The FAST method makes it easy to quickly upgrade the feature options of a modem while it is running live in the network either on site or remotely Frequency Division Multiple Access A technique where multiple users can access a common resource e g satellite by each being allocated a distinct frequency for operation See also TDMA and STDMA Forward Error Correction A process whereby data being transmitted over a communications link can have error correction bits added which may be used at the receiving end to determine correct any transmission errors which may occur Non volatile computer memory that can be electrically erased and repro grammed Transmission path from the Hub site to a Remote site File T
8. Unit Listing and Selection Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 17 Unit Listing and Selection Unit Listing and Selection 3 18 The listing and selection area of the main window shown in Figure 3 11 lists the modem units which have been accessed by the VLoad utility Typically the first time that VLoad is started no units will be displayed Units must be added to the listing through the use of the Add and Add All buttons which are described below EEE 0x Total 18 cues Add Remove Add All Refresh IP Address Type Seria Appver_ Basever_ l 010 001 000 020 SLM 56504 333333333 Bulk1 01 01 04 010 001 D 022 SLM 56504 81621588 11 Bulk1 01 01 04 010 050 Vipersat 56504 Type SLM 56504 Networkld 2 SerialNumber 333333333 010 050 Applic Version 2 3 1 Buildld Build ID 001 010 050 1 Config Version 2 3 0 Buildid Param1 010 075 Applic CurrentBoot Image2 NextBoot Image2 Save Image2 010 075 9 Image1 Name Fw 0000051B Version 1 3 1 Creation Tue Apr 22 19 59 42 2008 010 075 Image2 Name FWw 0000051 Version 1 3 1k Creation Fri Apr 25 11 38 08 2008 010 075 Base Modem Current lmage1 Boot 01 01 00 Bulk1 01 07 04 Bulk2 01 01 04 010 075 FAST Features 088 Vipersat Quality of Service 010 075 000 0 COD 564L 51852536 J 1 5 4 010 075 000 013 CDD 564L 51893201 1 5 4 Min nn 35 nn zi Obes es AS A OE ae ee eee Cee Figure 3 11 Unit Listing Selection box InfoT
9. sald eke ee a aE 3 21 Order of the List 3 22 Application Mode 3 23 File Selection oaaae 3 23 ACtIONS ii e ap a e ee Re ae Ss 3 24 Get Application 3 25 Put Application Codecast Application 3 27 Put FAST Code 3 30 Configuration Mode 3 32 File Selection 3 32 ACIOS soo 4 tet Ae Sas Ra et 3 33 Get Configuration 3 34 Put Configuration Codecast Configuration 3 36 Edit Param File 3 38 Base Modem Mode 3 39 File Selection 3 39 ACHONS 6 fie fo he dal lads 3 40 Put Base Modem Image Codecast Base Modem Image 3 41 Select Base Modem Image Codecast Select Base Modem Image 3 43 Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode Starting VLoad Digicast Media Router Remote Commander Digicast Receivers Area on the Remote Commander Adding a Receiver into Inventory Option Buttons Area on the Remote Commander Preferences Dialog Configuration Dialog Transfer Status Area on the Remote Commander Actions Area on the Remote Commander ii 4 1 4 3 4 4 4 5 Appendix A Glossary Reset se o 4h fe AE Ree tin ee 4 9 Tuner Setting Update 4 11 Firmware Update 4 15 PID Update 4 16 een 46 Sle ew ee Hats oe KES A 1 BoBC Ri aaan oe ROWE A CATAE ah Ba
10. 1 2 4 Modulator Demodulator Admin Access SNMP Figure 3 35 Parameter Editor window The Parameter Editor is used for making configuration changes to the param file prior to performing a Put operation to the selected modem s Refer to the Vipersat Parameter Editor User Guide for detailed information on this function Any changes made to the param file will invoke a Save As file dialog allowing a name file type and path to be chosen for storing the new file All Configuration Mode actions are recorded in the event log VLoad User Guide Base Modem Mode Base Modem Mode Selecting the Base Modem radio button in the Mode Selection box shown in figure 3 36 sets VLoad to act on the base modem firmware running on the unit Mode Selection C Application C Configuration REM C Vipersat Vload_3 4 x bin files 56504 Bulk Loads Base Modem I JFw 0000030C 1 1 4 04 22 08 Pw 0000031C 1 1 4 04 18 08 Actions Set Preferences Actions Set Preferences Codecast Select Base Modem Image Fodecast Base Modem Codecast Hard Reset mage Eaka Figure 3 36 Base ri i 7 Mode Selection Cancel Select Base Modem Image Put Base Modem Image Reset Pa OT OO OE te Oe Sea ET COC ee eet ee ae T This mode is used to Put and or Select the base modem image to for the unit s Note that the Get capability is not available in this mode controlled by the Mode selected from the Mode Selection radio butto
11. 3 1k Creation Fri Apr 25 11 38 08 2008 Base Modem Current Image1 Boot 01 01 00 Bulk1 01 01 04 Bulk2 01 01 04 FAST Features 088 Vipersat Quality of Service Progress aaa aap a ee ee Figure 3 12 Unit Information window Adding Units A unit is added to the list by either Clicking the Add button or Clicking the Add All button Add Clicking the Add button allows adding a single Vipersat modem using the dialog shown in Figure 3 13 HY AddNew IP address ES IP Address 010 001 035 002 Cancel Figure 3 13 Add New IP Address dialog TRANSEC transmission security address and the Router NP network processor option card address Only use the IP address of the NP card with VLoad Note The SLM 5650A has three IP addresses the Base Modem address the NOTE Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 19 Unit Listing and Selection Enter the IP address of the unit then click the OK button to add that unit to the list The IP address of the unit will appear in the list with all other fields blank as shown in figure 3 14 There is no unit verification nor auto retrieval of unit information with the Add function EE x Total 18 Selected 1 Add Remove Add All Refresh IP Address Type Serial Appver_ Basever_ l 010 001 000 022 SLMS56504 81621568 1 3 1 Bulk1 01 01 04 010 050 001 201 SLM 58504 81644282 1 31 Bulk2 01 01 04 010 050 001 210 SLM 56504 81621618 1 31 Bulk1 0
12. Update Selection Tuner Update Selection C Secondary Tuner Setting Send Update Figure 4 15 Tuner Update Selection box 4 14 VLoad User Guide Digicast Media Router Remote Commander The media receiver can be configured to have a secondary configuration The second configuration will only be used by the media receiver in the event that the main carrier is unavailable Firmware Update Digicast Firmware Update File Image Type _ Update File to Send Application C Digicast ApplicationFies mrs2 bin C FPGA Digicast Transfer Settings z jei Number of selected receivers 4 Multicast IP Address RREA Aa Local IP Address z DA eS 0A 50 19 21 Tempe 0A 50 19 72 Tulsa F pesses 0A 50 19 82 Portland Time to Live 10 04 50 19 93 South Bend Pause seconds 3 Port Number 4153 Transfer Rate Kbps 300 Management PID hex 9x1453 Figure 4 16 Digicast Firmware Update window File Image Type Allows the user to select one of the two types of files that can be sent for an update on a Digicast receiver Application and FPGA File to Send Allows the user to select the file that will be sent either from a local computer running the application or on a shared network drive Selected Receivers Displays a list of receivers to receive the update Digicast Transfer Settings A display of the current transfer settings The user can change the settings by selecting the Configuration button located
13. easier recogni tion of the receiver e Name Optional Any identifying attribute that is customer defined e MAC Address Required The MAC address of each individual receiver The command package identifies the receiver through this information e Model Optional The Digicast model of the receiver IP Address Optional The IP address assigned to the Digicast device This is for customer information only Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode 4 5 Digicast Media Router Remote Commander Option Buttons Area on the Remote Commander Save Preferences Configuration Close Figure 4 6 Digicast Option Buttons e Save Saves the changes made for adding or deleting receivers from the Digicast device inventory listing Preferences Option to switch between the Vipersat VLoad interface and the Digicast Remote Commander e Configuration Brings up the Transfer Settings Configuration dialogue e Close Closes the application Preferences Dialog Vioad Preference Mode Consecutive C Concurrent Figure 4 7 VLoad Preference dialog 4 6 VLoad User Guide Digicast Media Router Remote Commander The preference dialog is used to switch between the Vipersat VLoad functions Consecutive Concurrent and Codecast and the Digicast Media Router Remote Commander Configuration Dialog Digicast Transfer Settings Digicast Transfer Settings 24 2 2 Multicast IP Address Lo
14. in file C vipersat vload_3 4 x bin files Fwl0875R bin 18 12 48 Unit 010 075 000 010 successful Completion 18 13 19 Put Application source file C Wipersat vload_3 4 x bin files Fwl0875R bin Destination unit 010 075 000 011 Port cOO1 Data rate Kbps 300 18 13 34 Unit 010 075 000 011 stream_load error Initialize Rsp Retries Exhausted 3 Figure 3 27 Event Log display for Get and Put Application Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 31 Configuration Mode Configuration Mode N Selecting the Configuration radio button in the Mode Selection box as shown in figure 3 28 sets VLoad to act on the configuration parameter file that is loaded into the selected Vipersat modems km EET Mode Selection C Application N C Base Modem d File Selection Browse 4 C Vipersat Vload_3 4 x bin files 570_config txt EDMS70L 5 4 pe Actions f Actions j Set Preferences 4 Set Preferences Cance 3 i i Edit Param File Get Configuration Edit Param File 4 Put Configuration Reset i Codecast Configuration Codecast Hard Reset I J l Figure 3 28 Configuration Mode Selection This mode is used to Get and or Put a configuration file from to the unit s as well as to Edit the parameter file for a unit Note Button captions displayed and functions available for all modes are controlled by the Mode selected from the Mode Selection radio buttons the selected Preferenc
15. in seconds between transmissions default is 5 sec Time to Live the maximum number of router hops seconds to reach a unit before the data packet expires default is 10 This parameter prevents possible looping of the packet transmission in the network Local Address the address of the network interface card NIC on the local host machine to be used for the multicast If necessary the specific IP address can be entered otherwise the Any box should be checked This parameter is provided to accomodate host machines that have multiple NICs These settings are editable however the default values are typically adequate for most networks The default Base Modem Image To Run can be designated by clicking on the desired Image radio button Image 1 The base modem will run from the image in the target unit s slot with the label of Image 1 Image 2 The base modem will run from the image in the target unit s slot with the label of Image 2 Note that the Unit Information window can be opened to view the firmware version for each of the images Refer to the Image Selection section on page 3 15 for additional information VLoad User Guide Base Modem Mode Clicking the OK button performs the image selection action The Progress area of the main window will display the transfer progress status Perform a Refresh on the unit and verify the new image selection All Base Modem Mode actions are recor
16. text will state that the operation was completed but the file was not saved Status Completed get did not save in file Progress 010 075 000 010 E Clear View Log Exit Figure 3 23 Get Completed File Not Saved Put Application Codecast Application Clicking the Put Application Codecast Application button displays the dialog window shown in figure 3 24 modem s Vipersat router board Refer to the Base Modem Mode section on page 3 39 for putting files to the base modem portion of the modem Note The files put by the Put Application command are only put to the NOTE This function is operable for either a single unit or multiple units If multiple units are selected for a Put Application the Same For All Selected Units check box will appear providing the option to perform the Put to the group using the same specified settings Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 27 Application Mode 3 28 xi Action J Codecast transmission to 2 units xj File Name C vipersativload_3 4 x bin Files 570L appl bin C Vipersat Vload_3 4 x bin files Pw 0000051 1 3 1h bi EN E EHHE ceea maoe IV Same For All Selected Units Image 1 Protocol a C Image 2 IV Any ee Streamoadi Streamload2Z Transfer Rate Kbps 900 Transfer Rate Kbps 300 Passes 3 Time to Live 10 I Select destination Fe Image Image 2 Pause sec fs Cancel Cancel
17. the Progress area View Log Clicking the View Log button opens the event log file displaying the activity taken by the VLoad Utility as shown in the example in figure 3 9 Event log data provides a handy reference as to what action has been taken by VLoad with any Vipersat modem in the network and the corresponding results The information is contained in a simple text file named Vload log that VLoad creates in the Windows directory C Documents and Settings lt username gt Application Data Vload This file can be opened independently of the VLoad program providing an easy means for copying or saving the file and or its contents in a variety of formats for offline use The event log contains a detailed history of sequenced events and provides a useful tool for troubleshooting problems Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 13 Main Window Description P load log Notepad lol x File Edit Format View Help 1 01 29 04 24 08 starting Vload version 3 4 0 Build 16 1 01 29 Adding IP address 010 075 000 011 1 01 29 Adding IP address 010 075 000 200 1 03 40 Unit 010 075 000 200 Standard vipersat Type SLM 5650A NetworkId 200 SerialNumber 81644305 Applic version 2 3 1 BuildId Build ID 001 config version 2 3 0 BuildId Paraml Applic CurrentBoot Imagel NextBoot Imagel Save Imagel Imagel Name FWw 0000051 Version 1 3 1h Creation Fri Apr 11 15 08 22 2008 Image2 Name Fw 0000051 Version 1 3 1h Creation Mo
18. unrestricted Put operation s it is recom mended that the preference be returned to a setting for common operations Note Although this preference setting disables the file validation function in VLoad a similar file validation function within the modem will prevent an incompatible image or configuration from being saved in that modem unit Should an incompatible file be Put to a modem a Streamload error will occur and the Put attempt will fail as shown in figure 3 5 77 COOL i COMBO esrara AT een cree 2 010 001 135 001 CDM 570L 51972715 5 010 075 128 001 CDM 570L 41760466 1 6 5 1 6 10 z t lt gt Status stream_load error Terminate Rsp Negative Ack 12 010 075 128 001 Progress Clear View Log Exit MAATA ay ee Arma OLD po OE Figure 3 5 Put Streamload Error Cancel The Cancel button only becomes enabled during a Get or Put operation and is used to cancel the transfer before it is completed The rest of the time this button is disabled grayed out Note The Cancel button cancels the communications between VLoad and the targeted unit s This means that a data transfer operation that is in prog 3 7 Main Window Description ress will stop However if a Put operation has reached either the image flash burn phase or the router to base modem file transfer phase executing a Cancel will terminate the unit status update to VLoad but will not end the current operation This is indicated
19. use VLoad with network units that are not Viper sat enabled will result in a protocol error For more information on enabling the Vipersat feature refer to the user documentation for that unit note Note Refer to the VLoad Release Notes for current information on what N features are supported for each modem type Main Window Description This section describes how to use the controls and capabilities that are available in VLoad The five functional areas of the Main Window are shown in figure 3 1 below Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 1 Main Window Description 3 2 File Selection Unit Listing Selection Mode Selection Total 18 Selected 4 a EF DATA WENI eee 010 001 000 020 SLM 56504 333333333 1 3 1k Bulk1 01 01 04 Application C Configuration C Base Modem 010 001 000 022 SLM 56504 amp 1621588 131 Bulk1 01 01 04 010 050 001 201 SLM 56504 81644282 131 Bulk2 01 01 04 010 050 001 210 SLMS58504 61621618 1 31 Bulk1 01 01 04 010 050 006 001 SLM 56504 61644264 131 Bulk1 01 01 04 File Selection Browse 010 075 000 200 SLM 56504 81644305 131h Buk1 01 01 04 010 075 230 001 SLM 5650A 81621616 1 3 1h Bulk1 01 01 04 C Vipersat Vload_3 4 x bin files S6504 Bulk Loads NP Release 1 010 075 000 010 CDM 570L 41716944 154 1 63 010 075 000 011 CDM 570L 100000001 1 5 4 1 6 3 Fw 0000051B 10 30 09 04 22708 1 3 1 10 30 09 04 22 08 010 075 128 0
20. user does not specify a destination the installation program provides a default Click the Next button to proceed 2 4 VLoad User Guide Installing VLoad Select Start Menu Folder ie Setup Vload Select Start Menu Folder Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse Figure 2 5 Select Start Menu Folder VLoad Setup Select the name of the folder located in the Start Menu If the user does not specify a name the installation program provides a default Click the Next button to proceed Chapter 2 VLoad Installation 2 5 Installing VLoad Create a Desktop Icon i6 Setup Vload Select Additional Tasks iy Which additional tasks should be performed Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing Vload then click Next Additional icons lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure 2 6 Create Desktop Icon VLoad Setup Click the Create a desktop icon box to instruct the installation program to automatically create a shortcut on your desktop if desired Click the Next button to proceed 2 6 VLoad User Guide Installing VLoad Ready to Install ie Setup Vload Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing Vload on your computer Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back i
21. uve io 0A 50 19 83 Pause seconds Eo Port Number ass Transfer Rate kbps so Management PIO hax Ox1453 Figure 4 13 Digicast Tuner Setting Update dialog Tuner Settings Configurable settings on a Digicast receiver Digicast Transfer Settings Settings used for the transfer e Tuner Selection Allows the user to select either the Primary or Secondary when configuring the tuner settings and to implement the modified settings Selected Receivers A listing of selected receivers the MAC address and the associated name of each unit selected to receive the Tuner Setting update Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode 4 11 Digicast Media Router Remote Commander Tuner Settings Tuner Settings LNB Frequency MHz 10750 Spectral Inversion Off Both w Down Frequency MHz 11750 22K Tone Off v Symbol Rate Kbps 12000 Roll OFF 35 X Modulation DYB 5 QPSK 1 2 x Pilot On X Polaritization Horizontal x Diseq Off v Figure 4 14 Tuner Settings box LNB Frequency MHz The frequency of the Local Oscillator that resides in the Low Noise Block amplifier located at the antenna Review the products specification sheet or visit the manufacturer s web site for information regarding the capabilities of the Low Noise Block in use e Down Frequency MHz The receive frequency being down linked from the satellite to the Low Noise Block amplifier The combination of the LO and the
22. 01 CDM 570L 41760466 5 4V 1 6 3 010 075 000 012 CDD 564L 51852636 1 5 4 010 075 000 013 CDD 564L 51893201 1 5 4 mAN mas nn E Set Preferences Cancel Status Unit 010 050 001 210 Successful Completion Progress 010 050 001 201 010 050 001 210 ey View Log E 010 050 006 001 MM Oi Exit Actions Put FAST Code Get Application 010 075 000 200 Actions Progress Status Figure 3 1 VLoad Main Window Functional Areas About VLoad Clicking on the V icon in the upper left corner of the main VLoad window title bar will display a pull down menu as shown in figure 3 2 V Yload E Restore Move size DATA MENN Minimize E Maximize tt mt en X Close Alt F4 About vload_interface Browse EE ek em Re Figure 3 2 VLoad Pull Down Menu Click on About vload_interface to open the About VLoad window showing the version number for this edition of VLoad VLoad User Guide Main Window Description x Vload Verion 3 5 Build 32 SYA August 12 2010 Figure 3 3 About VLoad window Unit Listing Selection Area This area of the main window is used to add and remove units to from the modem list for purposes of retrieving Get and or replacing Put either the configuration file the application image or the base modem image for the modem s Detailed information for each modem in the list is also available for viewing Th
23. 1 The image file will be written to the target unit s slot with the label of Image 1 Image 2 The image file will be written to the target unit s slot with the label of Image 2 The Put operation transfers the selected image file to the designated Save To image slot by writing it to the target unit s flash memory This is non volatile memory used by the modem s Base Modem board to persistently store its firm ware These stored images are not currently running on the unit but can be selected from flash memory by command as required Refer to the Image Selection section on page 3 15 for additional information Clicking the OK button sets the values to be used and initiates the Put action The Progress area of the main window will display the transfer progress status The Put Base Modem Image is a three step process 1 The file is transferred from the workstation to the unit s router card RAM 2 The router then transfers the file to the Base Modem 3 The data is written to flash memory on the Base Modem board Note that this complete process may require up to several minutes depending on the data transfer rate as well as the type and the number of units selected Following a successful Put operation executing a Hard Reset will command the modem to reboot and load the new image Select Base Modem Image Codecast Select Base Modem Image Clicking the Select Base Modem Image Codecast Select Base Modem Ima
24. 1 01 04 010 050 006 001 SLM 56504 81644264 1 31 Bulk1 01 01 04 010 075 000 200 SLM 58504 81644305 1 31h Buk1 01 01 04 010 075 230 001 SLM 58504 81621616 1 31h Buk1 01 01 04 010 075 000 010 CDM 570L 41716944 1 5 4 1 6 3 010 075 000 011 CDM 570L 100000001 1 5 4 1 6 3 010 075 128 001 CDM 570L 41760466 5 4v 1 6 3 010 075 000 012 CDD 564L 51852636 1 5 4 010 075 000 013 CDD 564L 51893201 1 5 4 010001 035 002 T a E MANEN inn Status l ea a Figure 3 14 New IP Address Added Whenever a unit is added using the Add button VLoad only displays its IP address and leaves all the rest of the fields blank To fill in the rest of the data click the Refresh button to retrieve the data from any target unit s that are live on the network Add All Clicking the Add All button allows adding multiple units to the list by specify ing one or more Multicast Addresses for the Vipersat network as shown in figure 3 15 xi Multicast Adresses 239 004 005 006 Add X smell Remove Edit Attempts Time to Live Timeout sec E 10 5 Local Address V Any Figure 3 15 Add All dialog 3 20 VLoad User Guide Unit Listing and Selection This dialog window allows multicast addresses to be added removed and edited Enter the Receive Multicast Address that is assigned to the units that are to be listed By default the address 239 004 005 006 always appears in the address listing since this is the def
25. 21 transfer rate 3 6 3 12 3 13 3 26 3 28 3 30 3 34 3 38 3 42 3 43 U unit information 1 5 3 18 3 20 defaults 3 12 window 3 9 unit list defaults 3 12 text file 3 3 unit listing and selection 1 5 3 3 3 18 unrestricted preference 1 5 3 5 3 7 3 25 3 34 3 41 using VLoad 1 2 3 1 4 1 V view log button 3 13 Vipersat file type 1 5 3 4 3 33 3 35 3 38 mode 1 2 3 1 VLoad about 3 2 features 1 4 general 1 1 hardware requirements 2 1 installation 1 1 2 1 introduction 1 4 log file 3 13 new in this release 1 5 release notes 2 2 3 1 starting 3 17 system requirements 2 1 using 1 2 3 1 4 1 VMS 1 4 3 4 3 33 user guide 1 3 1 4 W write base modem parameters 1 5 3 38 Index 3 This Page is Intentionally Blank Index 4 VLoad User Guide
26. 4 glossary 1 2 H how to use this manual 1 1 image 3 26 3 29 3 43 3 44 existing 3 16 saving to units 3 15 selection 3 15 special considerations 3 16 to run 3 9 installation 1 1 2 1 copying file set 2 2 installation wizard 2 3 IP address 3 18 3 19 3 21 L local address 3 13 3 21 3 28 3 37 3 42 3 44 M main window 3 1 mode selection 3 3 modem type 3 18 multicast address 3 13 3 20 3 21 3 37 N network ID 3 12 new in this release 1 5 Index 2 0 order of the list 3 22 P param file 3 38 Parameter Editor 3 38 user guide 1 3 2 3 3 38 pause 3 10 3 28 3 37 3 42 3 44 port number 3 12 3 13 product description 1 4 progress area 1 5 3 10 3 12 3 13 3 22 3 26 3 29 3 30 3 34 3 38 3 43 3 45 progress bar 1 5 3 10 3 12 3 26 3 27 3 35 protocol type 3 9 put application 3 27 FAST code 3 30 R refresh button 3 3 3 20 3 21 remove button 3 21 removing units 3 21 reset button 3 8 type 3 9 3 12 S save in flash 3 37 send codecast termination 3 10 serial number 3 18 set defaults button 3 12 set preferences codecast 3 6 concurrent 3 6 consecutive 3 5 digicast 3 7 unrestricted 3 5 3 7 3 25 3 34 3 41 starting VLoad 3 17 streamload protocol 3 9 system requirements 2 1 T text file configuration 3 4 VLoad User Guide event log 3 13 unit list 3 3 time to live 3 10 3 13 3 21 3 28 3 37 3 42 3 44 timeout 3 12 3
27. Allows the user to set the Virtual Local Area Network ID to one of the following None All 4094 Mode Allows the user to set the Mode to either Multiprotocol Encapsulation Internet Protocol MPE IP or Digital Video Broadcasting Transport Stream DVB TS Destination IP Address The IP address to be used when routing the Trans port Stream over the Ethernet IP Port The Port Number used when routing the Transport Stream over the Ethernet IP Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode 4 19 Digicast Media Router Remote Commander This Page is Intentionally Blank 4 20 VLoad User Guide GLOSSARY ACK ARP ASR Base Modem BER bps A A signal used in computing and other fields to indicate acknowledgement such as a packet message used in TCP to acknowledge the receipt of a packet Address Resolution Protocol A protocol for a LAN device to determine the MAC address of a locally connected device given its IP address See also MAC Automatic Switch Request A switch request message generated by older Vipersat modems e g CDM 570 L that is sent to the VMS to establish a new satellite link or adjust bandwidth between source and destination IP addresses B The main component in a satellite communications modem that consistes of a circuit board with the modem hardware and firmware and the associeated inter faces Bit Error Rate sometimes Ratio A measure of the number of data bits rece
28. C for horizontal polarization The Media Receiver is capable of providing 500mA of current in either setting It is recommended that if the LNB voltage is not required to install a DC block Spectral Inversion There are four supported modes of spectral inversion On forces the tuner to stay with spectral inversion The tuner will not check for spectral inversion automatically Off forces the tuner to stay without spectral inversion The tuner will not check for spectral inversion automatically On Both tries spectral inversion first and then attempts to automatically check spectral inversion periodically Off Both tries non spectral inversion first and then attempts to automatically check spectral inversion periodically Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode 4 13 Digicast Media Router Remote Commander e 22K Tone Enables or disables the LNB 22 KHz tone to the LNB for remote LNB and switch control e Roll Off The filter roll off of the carrier expected by the receiver DVB S mode uses a fixed roll off of 35 For VDB S2 is adjustable The valid roll offs in DVB S2 mode are 20 25 35 e Pilot Enables or disables the Pilot for DVB S2 mode of operation only e DiSEqC Enables sending and receiving DiSEqC commands as are supported in DiSEqC mode 1 2 The valid configuration settings for DiSEqC mode are Off Mode A Mode B e Mode C Mode D Tuner
29. Configuration File is also created automatically Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 35 Configuration Mode If saved the appearance of the progress bar will change to Green to indicate that the operation was successful as shown in figure 3 33 below If the file is not saved the progress bar will change to Orange and the Status text will state that the operation was completed but the file was not saved Status Unit 010 075 000 010 Successful Completion Progress 010 075 000 010 xs Clear oe View Log era Exit Figure 3 33 Successful Get Configuration Status Put Configuration Codecast Configuration Clicking the Put Configuration Codecast Configuration button displays the dialog window shown in figure 3 34 xi Action Codecast transmission to 3 units Put Configuration 010 001 131 001 x File CAVipersatiVLoad_a 5 x db tat fles 570 File Name C ipersat YLoad_3 5 x db txt Files 570 r_config_v1 7 0 txt 2 3 I Same For All Selected Units Multicast Address 239 1 I Save in Flash VV Activate laca adressi Pee M any J Write Base Modem Parameters Transfer Rate Kbps J 900 Transfer Rate Kbps fgoo Protocol Passes 3 Time to Live 10 Steamload Streamload2Z Pause sec fs caes a Figure 3 34 Put Configuration Codecast Configuration dialog This function is operable for either a single unit or multiple units If multiple units are selected for a P
30. Data Advanced Communication Solutions M A gt me Page G Toos a OMTECH Advanced Communication Solutions EF DATA Mati Products Satelite Modems Proxies PEP Digicast Products Amplifiers Converters Transceivers Terminals Block Up Converte BUCS Legacy Products ACT software asp Products _ Solutions Modem Accessories ji DES i Performance Enhencomant Our Solutions Related Resources Vipersat Network Products EZ Collateral T Company Overview T Modems Quick Reference 206 223 8 10 ftp comtechefdata com linksite flashupgrades CDM570_570L IP_MODULE BU Windows arne t Ex ftp comtechefdata com Minksite flashupgrades CDM570_570L IP_MODULE BU To Parent Directory 1 25 2008 7 57 AM lt dir gt F10875R_V154 011608 4 10 2008 6 35 AM lt dir gt F10875T ci 040908 sf 100 7 P Figure 3 19 Acquiring Application Image from Website Once the flash upgrade file has been downloaded use the File Selection Browse button to locate and select the image file to be uploaded to the target modem s Actions When the Application radio button in the Mode Selection box is chosen and a device or devices in the Unit Listing area is selected the buttons in the Actions area are activated with the following labels 3 24 VLoad User Guide N Application Mode e Get Application This action retrieves a cop
31. ICs each indentified by a unique IP address Network Management Ssystem Network Operations Center The main control center for network operations A NOC can interrogate control and log network activities for the satellite Hub as well as any Remote node Network Processor Also referred to as the IP Module An optional assembly for Comtech EF Data modems that provides the 10 100 BaseT Ethernet inter face that is required when used in Vipersat networks O Outdoor Unit In a VSAT system the RF components transceiver are usually installed outdoors on the antenna structure itself and are thus referred to as an ODU The ODU typically includes the BUC and LNB and is connected to the IDU modem by the IFL cabling Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying A variant of phase shift keying using four different values of the phase to transmit Offsetting the bit timing limits the phase shift and yields lower amplitude fluctuations as compared to QPSK and is sometimes preferred for communications systems See also OPSK and BPSK Open Shortest Path First An open standard interior gateway routing protocol used to determine the best route for delivering the packets within an IP network OSPF routers use the Shortest Path First link state algorithm to calculate the shortest path to each node in the network The Vipersat OSPF feature in the A 7 PLDM PSK PSTN QAM Qos QPSK Remote Return Path A 8 Comtech SLM 5650A
32. IF frequencies are usually centered around 70 140 MHz video TV or 1200 MHz L band Intra Facility Link The coaxial cabling used to connect the satellite ODU to the IDU Carries the inbound and the oubound signals and the 24 VDC for the LNB A binary firmware file that provides the operational code for the processor s in a network unit Internet Protocol A format for data packets used on networks accessing the Internet Internet Service Provider A company providing Internet access International Telecommunications Union A 5 A 6 kbps Ku band L band LAN LLA LNA LNB LNC LO M amp C MAC Mbps Modem K kilo bits per second 1000 bits second A measure of the bit rate or transmis sion speed of a digital communication link See also bps and Mbps A frequency band used for satellite communications For terrestrial earth stations the receive frequency band is in the range 10 95 12 75 GHz and the transmit frequency band is 13 75 14 5 GHz See also C band and L band L A frequency band commonly used as an IF for satellite systems using block up down conversion Typically 950 1450 MHz Rx 1250 1750 MHz Tx Local Area Network Low Latency Application Low Noise Amplifier An amplifier with very low noise temperature used as the first amplifier in the receive chain of a satellite system Low Noise Block A downconverter so called because it converts a whole band or block
33. Therefore Digicast users should use this installation method Copying the VLoad File Set The VLoad application is distributed on a program CD with the following files e VLoad v3 x exe Application program e VLoadSetup v3 x exe Program Installer e Streamload1 dll Streamload protocol library for CDM 570 L CDD 56X e Streamload2 dll Streamload protocol library for SLM 5650A e ParamEdit dll Parameter Editor library files multiple e VLoad v3 x UG pdf Program User Guide e VLoad v3 x Release Notes doc VLoad v3 x exe ta VLoadSetup v3 x exe gt Load v3 x UG pdf y vload_interface MFC Application Vload Setup Adobe Acrobat Documen Comtech Vipersat Networks Inc Comtech EF Data Adobe 5 157 KB w g VLoad v3 x Release Notes doc Microsoft Office Word 97 20 D Streamload1 dl D Streamload2 dll 358 KB kat ParamEdit CDMSxx 6 5 dll D ParamEdit CDMSxXx 7 1 dll D ParamEdit SLMS6504 8 2 1 6 5 121 1 7 1 122 1 8 2 123 Configuration Editor Configuration Editor ParamEdit SLM56504 0 Figure 2 1 VLoad File Set example Create a new VLoad directory on the workstation that will be used to run the VLoad utility then copy the VLoad file set to this directory The VLoad exe file runs the VLoad program and displays the graphical user interface The ParamEdit dll files are utilized when editing a Vipersat modem s VLoad User Guide Installing VLoad configuration parameters using the capabilities described in the Vi
34. _ IP Address O 04 50 20 01 Washington DC CMR 5970 10 192 11 1 O 04 50 20 02 Las Vegas CMR 5975 10 192 11 2 O 04 50 20 03 Miami CMR 5990 10 192 11 3 O 04 50 20 04 New York CMR 5990 10 192 11 4 O 08 50 20 05 Chicago CMR 5990 10 192 11 5 O 04 50 20 06 Dallas CMR 5990 10 192 11 6 Phas raan no mon i oun PANNA ANANA S Figure 4 4 Digicast Receivers Listing Selection box Add Opens a dialogue that allows the user to add a receiver to the list below shown in 3 1 1 This is required for individual addressing of remote commands Delete Removes the selected receiver from the list Select All Selects or unselects all receivers on the list Update All Forces all receivers listening on the configured multicast address and PID to respond to a remote command Receiver Listing Receivers are identified by their MAC address Other information can be entered to assist in identifying the receiver Checkbox Receivers are selected with a single left click on the checkbox to the left of the MAC address of the receiver VLoad User Guide Digicast Media Router Remote Commander Adding a Receiver into Inventory Digicast Add Device Name MAC Address 00 06 _ _ _ __ Model tad IP Address MAC Address is required last 4 octets only Figure 4 5 Digicast Add Device dialog To successfully add a receiver to the Receiver Section the user must specify the MAC address Additional information may be entered to allow
35. any workstation with the following minimum config uration The Vipersat Load Utility software should be installed on an industry standard computer workstation running Microsoft Windows 2000 or later oper ating system The minimum hardware configuration required is e Pentium or later or equivalent processor e 128 Mbytes of RAM minimum depending on the operating system used 16 bit color or higher video capability e Network interface card with an IP stack For the most current system requirements refer to the VLoad Release Notes Using VLoad with Windows Firewall Depending on the Windows configuration of the host PC security warning messages may appear when running VLoad due to the Windows firewall that monitors the communications passed over the network If necessary the fire wall settings can be adjusted to eliminate these messages Chapter 2 VLoad Installation 2 1 Installing VLoad Installing VLoad 2 2 The VLoad program can be installed in one of two ways e Copy the VLoad file set to the local C drive This method is acceptable for Vipersat users e Copy the VLoad Installation file to the local C drive and launch the VLoad Setup Installation Wizard The wizard guides the user in creating a program folder accessible from the Start menu as well as the option of creating a shortcut for the desktop This method creates an xml data file and registry entries for application data that are used by Digicast
36. ate Kbps 300 IV Select destination 5 Image 1 Image 2 Cancel User Guide Part Number MN 22117 Revision 1 Vipersat Load Utility VLoad v3 5 x User Guide Comtech EF Data is an Part Number MN 22117 AS9100 Rev B 1SO9001 2000 Document Revision 1 Registered Company la gt Software version 3 5 x aa SGS SGS October 14 2010 COMTECH EF DATA VIPERSAT Network Products Group 3215 Skyway Court Fremont CA 94539 USA Phone 510 252 1462 Fax 510 252 1695 www comtechefdata com Part Number MN 22117 Revision 1 Software Version 3 5 x 2010 by Comtech EF Data Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be copied or reproduced by any means without prior written permission of Comtech EF Data Comtech reserves the right to revise this publication at any time without obligation to provide notification of such revision Comtech periodically revises and improves its products and therefore the information in this document is subject to change without prior notice Comtech makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose No responsibility for any errors or omissions that may pertain to the material herein is assumed Comtech makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document All products names and services are trademarks or registered
37. ault Receive Multicast Address of all Viper sat units when they are shipped from the factory As is typical with multicast configurations the attempts timing and addressing can be specified as is required for the given network Attempts Enter the number of attempts for sending the multicast until receiving a reply from the units When multiple multicast addresses are specified this number of attempts will apply for each address before proceeding to the next address Timeout Enter the number of seconds to wait for responses to the multicast poll before going on to the next attempt Time to Live Enter the number of router hops seconds allowed between the point of origin and the destination before the data packet expires For example a setting of 5 would prevent remote mesh unit responses from getting back to a host at the Hub This parameter prevents possible looping of the packet transmission in the network Local Address Specify the address of the network interface card NIC on the local host machine to be used for the multicast If necessary the specific IP address can be entered otherwise the Any box should be checked This parameter is provided to accomodate host machines that have multiple NICs Removing Units Units can be removed from the listing area with the use of the Remove button Select the unit s to be removed then click on the Remove button A dialog window will appear that requires
38. be retrieved from the Active memory or the Flash memory of the unit Clicking the OK button sets the values to be used and initiates the Get action The Progress area of the main window will display the transfer progress status 3 34 VLoad User Guide Configuration Mode shown in figure 3 31 The Blue progress bar indicates that a transfer is in process Status for 0 075 000 010 Transferring 15 packet s bytes from active Set Defaults View Log Progress 010 075 000 010 a Exit Figure 3 31 Get Configuration Progress Status When the transfer is successful VLoad invokes a Save As file dialog allowing a name file type and path to be chosen for storing the configuration file to the designated directory The file name if not specified defaults to the last previ ously named file The file type defaults to a Text Configuration File txt type but a Vipersat File vipersat modem config type can be chosen from the pull down menu as shown in figure 3 32 Save As 21x Save in E VLoad 3 5 ee My Recent Documents Desktop A My Documents My Computer Ec L S cia File name Places sum 56504 h_config_v1 8 2a Text Configuration Files txt Text Configuration Files txt Vipersat Files vipersat modem config Cancel Save as type Figure 3 32 Save As dialog Configuration File Note that when the Vipersat File type is chosen a Text
39. by the button label changing from Cancel to Detach The exception to this is for Codecast operations where the Cancel command includes an abort command for the modem s to terminate the Codecast session Reset The Reset button is used for resetting a unit typically after a Put operation to apply the new settings as specified in the dialog window that opens as shown in figure 3 6 When using the Codecast preference setting this button is labeled Codecast Hard Reset and the dialog window appearance is as shown in figure 3 7 Put Reset Request 010 001 131 001 x Reset Type IV Select App Image to Run Hard Reset Soft Reset Image 1 Image 2 Select Base Modem Image to Run Imaget Image 2 Goto Home State D Suis Image Frol StreamloadZ IV Same For All Selected Units Ste Cancel Figure 3 6 Put Reset Request dialog x Action J Codecast reboot 4 unit s Select Image Multicast Address Image 1 Local Address C Image 2 IV any Passes 3 Time to Live 10 Pause sec 5 J Send Codecast Termination Cancel Figure 3 7 Codecast Reboot dialog 3 8 VLoad User Guide Main Window Description Put operation This will result in an incomplete and unusable modem Caution Never reset a unit or units during the image flash burn process of a A image The Reset button is inactive grayed out during a transfer
40. cal IP Address Passes Time to Live oa 900 Pause seconds Port Number Transfer Rate Kbps Management PID hex 9x1453 Figure 4 8 Digicast Transfer Settings dialog The Configuration dialog is used to set the transmission parameters for the commands to be sent out to the Digicast receivers Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode Multicast IP Address The multicast address to transmit out on This address must be the same on the encapsulator and each Digicast receiver Local IP Address The IP address of the NIC on the computer to route the commands Passes The number of times to send out the command with each command being separated by the time specified in the Pause value The number of passes is valid with each command except for the Reset or reboot command which only sends the command once Pause The number of seconds to delay before transmitting the redundant command s This setting works in conjunction with the Passes setting Time to Live The limit on a period of time that the transmission of a unit of data can experience before it should be discarded Digicast Media Router Remote Commander Port Number The port number on the receiving unit Transfer Rate The actual rate in Kilobits per second to transmit the outbound commands and associated data e Management PID This is the PID that is used by the Digicast devices to receive the remote command Each Digi
41. cast receiver and encapsulator requires that the same PID be used for management The selection of which PID to use is at the discretion of the user The PID needs to be consistent on all devices Transfer Status Area on the Remote Commander The Transfer Status area is a visual display of the progress of the transfer command Configuring the settings is explained in detail in the Configuration Dialog section Transfer Status Transfer in progress Abort Pass 1 of 3 S Figure 4 9 Transfer Status In Progress Transfer Status Pass complete Paused for 3 seconds Abort Pass 1 of 3 eee Figure 4 10 Transfer Status Complete 4 8 VLoad User Guide Digicast Media Router Remote Commander Actions Area on the Remote Commander Actions Reset selected receivers Reset Update selected receivers with tuner Thier settings Update selected receivers with firmware Finiwvares file Update selected receivers with PID PID values Figure 4 11 Digicast Actions box e Reset Reboots the receivers that are selected in the receiver listing Tuner updates either the Primary or Secondary Tuner settings on the selected receivers e Firmware Updates either the Application or FPGA code on the selected receivers PID Creates updates or deletes the PID settings on the selected receivers The list of affected receivers can be selective by checking the individual receiv ers in the receiver list o
42. cked The default setting for these options in VLoad is Existing Unchecked current modem setting Image 1 and Image 2 Image and Image 2 are self explanatory the image is always saved to or booted from the selected image independent of its status Existing Image Unchecked Existing refers to the current setting of the unit without regard to how it was last set from the CLI Web or VLoad For Put Application or Put Base Modem this means that VLoad will send the image to the unit and the unit will deter mine which image to use based on the currently existing setting Similarly for Hard Reset VLoad will just send a reset command and the unit will use its existing setting to do the reboot In other words selecting Existing is essen tially a No Operation in terms of selecting the affected image Finally setting the image for Hard Reset is always persistent through reboots but setting the image for Base Modem reboot or Put Application is only effec tive until the unit is rebooted unless the configuration is saved to flash before rebooting For example if VLoad does a Put Application to Image 1 and the modem was configured to Upgrade to image 2 then the Application will be saved in Image 1 However if the unit is then Hard Reset without first saving the config uration then if the next time VLoad does a Put Application to existing the application will be saved in Image 2 Special Bas
43. d Preferences dialog 4 2 Figure 4 3 VLoad Main Window Digicast Mode 4 3 Figure 4 4 Digicast Receivers Listing Selection box 4 4 Figure 4 5 Digicast Add Device dialog 4 5 Figure 4 6 Digicast Option Buttons 4 6 Figure 4 7 VLoad Preference dialog 4 6 Figure 4 8 Digicast Transfer Settings dialog 4 7 Figure 4 9 Transfer Status In Progress 4 8 Figure 4 10 Transfer Status Complete 4 8 Figure 4 11 Digicast Actions box 4 9 Figure 4 12 Digicast Reset dialog 4 10 iii Figure 4 13 Digicast Tuner Setting Update dialog 4 11 Figure 4 14 Tuner Settings box 4 12 Figure 4 15 Tuner Update Selection box 4 14 Figure 4 16 Digicast Firmware Update window iv 4 15 Figure 4 17 Digicast PID Update window 4 16 Figure 4 18 PID Commands area 4 17 Figure 4 19 PID Maintenance box 4 18 Figure 4 20 Digicast Add PID dialog 4 19 VLoad User Guide GENERAL How to Use This Manual This manual documents the features and functions of the Vipersat Load Utility software application and guides the user in how to use this product in a Viper sat network and in a Digicast network Workstation users as well as network administrators and operators responsible for the configuration and maintenance of the Vipersat satellite network are the intended audience for this document Manual Organization This User Guide is organized into the follo
44. d in the following section 4 2 VLoad User Guide Digicast Media Router Remote Commander Digicast Media Router Remote Commander V Digicast Media Router Remote Commander v 1 0 OMITECH Sa e EF DATA EFIII Name IP Address SOUNEATONS CORP t oo Washington DC CMR 5890 10 192 11 12 Orlando CMR 5990 1013211189 C0501755 Richmond CMR 5990 1013211 114 Preset pelecled recalvars Reset 08501921 Tempe CMR 5970 10 192 11 53 0450 19 22 Las Vegas CMR 5970 10 192 11 75 Iigcete selected locuivete 40h tins New York CMR 5970 10192 11 79 sellinge 1 Denver CMR 5970 1019211 121 Miami CMR 5970 10 192 13 18 Update selected recemers with fimwaie 60 19 64 Memphis CMR 5970 10 192 11 64 file Tule CMR 5899 1019211 92 7 Porland CMR S970 101921182 pce peace aED 5019 93 Soulh Bend CMR 5970 10 192 11 93 Transfer Status Figure 4 3 VLoad Main Window Digicast Mode The Digicast Media Router Remote Commander window allows the user to maintain Digicast receivers offer command functions that act upon the receiv ers and navigate the program itself Note In order to individually address a Digicast receiver on a network the receiver must be listed by its MAC address within the application Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode 4 3 Digicast Media Router Remote Commander Digicast Receivers Area on the Remote Commander Digicast Receivers Delete Select All F Update all units on network MAC Address Name Model
45. ded in the event log Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 45 Base Modem Mode This Page is Intentionally Blank VLoad User Guide USING VLOAD DIGICAST MODE This chapter describes the controls and capabilities that are available in VLoad when used with a Digicast network For Vipersat networks refer to Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode Starting VLoad Locate the VLoad exe file in the VLoad directory on the hard drive of the work station and double click to open it When opening VLoad for the first time following installation the initial VLoad window will appear as shown in figure 4 1 will display the Digicast main window and it will not be necessary to Note Once the Preference is set to Digicast subsequent openings of VLoad NOTE select the Digicast mode again Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode 4 1 Starting VLoad V Vioad OMTECH i 8 e HH EF DATA marni 2mlm sean Appver Base Ver Mode Selection Configuration C Basa Modam File Selection Browse fan Actions Figure 4 41 VLoad Utility Initial Window Select the Set Preferences button to open the VLoad Preferences dialog Vioad Preferences Consecutive Concurrent Cancel Figure 4 2 VLoad Preferences dialog At this window select Digicast and then click the OK button The Digicast Media Router Remote Commander main window will appear as describe
46. distributing application configuration and identification information for the modem routers in Vipersat satellite networks Vipersat Management System A comprehensive M amp C tool providing rapid and responsive control of Vipersat satellite networks Comprised of client and server components Virtual Network Operator A provider of management services that does not own the telecommunication infrastructure The Comtech Vipersat Network Products VNO solution allows satellite space segment operators to selectively expose resources in their satellite network to other service providers customers or partners Voice over IP The routing of voice communications over the Internet or through any IP based network Vipersat Object Service The main software service of the VMS application W A specialized program which performs a specific function such as installing an application Weighted Random Early Detection A queue management algorithm with congestion avoidance capabilities and packet classification QoS providing prioritization Appendix A Glossary A 11 This Page is Intentionally Blank VLoad User Guide about VLoad 3 2 actions area 3 5 activate 3 37 add all button 3 18 3 20 add button 3 18 3 19 adding units 3 19 application mode actions 3 24 binary file type 3 4 defaults 3 12 file selection 3 23 get application 3 25 put application 3 27 put FAST code 3 30 use 3 3 attempts 3 12
47. downlink frequency produces the L Band frequency expected by the DVB S2 Media Receiver To obtain the L band frequency subtract the receive frequency from the LO frequency Some examples are shown below Example 1 LO 10 750 MHz Ku Band Receive Frequency 11 895 MHz L Band Frequency 11 895 MHz 10 750 MHz 1 145 MHz Example 2 LO 10 600 MHz Ku Band Receive Frequency 12 010 MHz L Band Frequency 12 010 MHz 10 600 MHz 1 410 MHz Example 3 LO 5 150 MHz C Band Receive Frequency 3 920 MHz L Band Frequency 5 150 MHz 3 920 MHz 1 230 MHz 4 12 VLoad User Guide Digicast Media Router Remote Commander e Symbol Rate kbps The symbol rate will depend on the configured mode of operation The following combinations support the following symbol rates Digital Video Phase Shift Key Msps Broadcast DVB S QPSK 2 45 Msps DVB S2 QPSK 6 32 Msps DVB S2 8PSK 6 32 Msps e Modulation The Media Receiver supports the following modes of operation e DVB S QPSK e DVB S2 QPSK e DVB S2 8PSK Each mode of operation provides a range of FEC rates that are supported based on the mode and modulation The FEC rates can be selected through the software The chosen setting must match on both the modulator and demodulator Polarization The configured polarity provides the voltage supplied to the LNB or switch Select 13 VDC for vertical polarization or 18VD
48. e as well as the Type of modem unit that is selected from the Unit List File Selection When performing a Put action the Configuration file must first be selected This file can be one of two types Text Configuration File This file type is the standard txt parameter file type used by the Parameter Editor the software utility that is used for making configuration changes see the Edit Param File section on page 3 38 VLoad User Guide Configuration Mode e Vipersat File This file type vipersat modem config is VMS compatible and is used when importing exporting configuration files to from the VMS This allows a configuration that has been exported from the VMS to be selected and Put to a modem using VLoad Note that when a Vipersat File is selected for a Put operation VLoad automatically creates a Text Confuguration File version of that same configuration and places it in the original file s directory This is done to enable configuration changes with the VLoad Edit Param File button without having to first perform a Get operation and save the data as a txt file By default VLoad will automatically select the previous Configuration file that was last Put to or retrieved from Get a modem Use the Browse button to locate another file as shown in figure 3 29 Alternatively the file path may be entered directly in the File Selection field File Selection Browse C Vipersat Vload_3 4 x bin f
49. e File Selection box of the main window of the parameter file to be Put to the target modem For a Codecast Configuration the file path and name can be edited if desired The Multicast Address specified determines the modem group to be targeted By default the address 239 1 2 4 appears since this is the default Codecast Multicast Address of Vipersat units when they are shipped from the factory Because Codecast utilizes multicast with no verification the Codecast Configu ration dialog displays the following IP multicast parameter settings These settings are editable however the default values are typically adequate for most networks Passes the number of transmissions to each unit default is 3 e Pause the time in seconds between transmissions default is 5 sec Time to Live the maximum number of router hops seconds to reach a unit before the data packet expires default is 10 This parameter prevents possible looping of the packet transmission in the network Local Address the address of the network interface card NIC on the local host machine to be used for the multicast If necessary the specific IP address can be entered otherwise the Any box should be checked This parameter is provided to accomodate host machines that have multiple NICs For CDM 570 L and CDD 56X units that are inactive e g redundancy standby and currently have unknown uncertain base modem configuration Chapter 3 Us
50. e Modem Considerations When doing a hard reset both the Base Modem and the IP Option are always booted The process is controlled by the IP option which sets the image for the Base Modem and then issues a reset command to the Base Modem after which the IP Option resets itself This is the only option that affects the image selec tion for both the Base Modem and the Application Selecting either Image 1 or Image 2 for a Hard Reset will cause the appropriate Application to be booted along with the last selected image of the Base Modem Likewise selecting Hard Reset with the Existing image will cause the unit to determine which images to reboot for both the Base Modem and Application VLoad User Guide Starting VLoad Starting VLoad Locate the VLoad exe file in the VLoad directory on the hard drive of the work station and double click to open it The initial VLoad window will appear as shown in figure 3 10 V load EF DATA SENI Total 0 Add OMTECH Selected 0 Mode Selection Application Configuration Base Modem File Selection Browse Actions Set Preferences Put FAST Code _ Set Defauts _ViewLoa_ _ViewLoa_ Pa Figure 3 10 VLoad Utility Initial Window Once the VLoad utility has been started the next step is to list the unit s from which information is to be retrieved or that require action to be performed on them This is described in the next section
51. e dialog a wee Note The files put by the Put Base Modem Image command are only put to the unit s base modem board Refer to the Application Mode section on Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 41 Base Modem Mode N page 3 23 for putting files to the Vipersat router board portion of the modem This function is operable for either a single unit or multiple units If multiple units are selected for a Put Base Modem Image the Same For All Selected Units check box will appear providing the option to perform the Put to the group using the same specified settings For a Put Base Modem Image the File box at the top of the window is read only and shows the path and file name designated in the File Selection box of the main window of the binary file to be Put to the target Vipersat modem For a Codecast Base Modem Image the file path and name can be edited if desired The Multicast Address specified determines the modem group to be targeted By default the address 239 1 2 4 appears since this is the default Codecast Multicast Address of Vipersat units when they are shipped from the factory Because Codecast utilizes multicast with no verification the Codecast Base Modem Image dialog displays the following IP multicast parameter settings Passes the number of transmissions to each unit default is 3 Pause the time in seconds between transmissions default is 5 sec Time to Live the max
52. e file validation can be inhibited by setting the Preferences to Unrestricted Using this preference in Configuration Mode will allow any param file to be Put to any modem type See the Unrestricted section on page 3 7 for more information Note For new modem types that have not yet been predefined in VLoad file NOTE Edit Param File This action opens the Parameter Editor window for making configuration changes to the param file that can then be Put to a modem The Edit Param File button is enabled whenever the File Selection is valid and a ParamEdit dll file for that version of parameter file exists in the VLoad directory no unit selection is required since this function operates on a file that is in the network directory Get Configuration Clicking the Get Configuration button displays the Get Configuration From Unit dialog window shown in figure 3 30 Get Configuration From Unit 010 075 000 010 x Transfer Rate Kbps 300 real Pratecal Streamoadi Streamload2 From Active C Flash Cancel Figure 3 30 Get Configuration dialog The Get Configuration function is only operable for one unit at a time so only one modem can be selected from the unit list Specify a Transfer Rate Kbps between and 9980 Kbps which will transfer the data error free or use the default value of 900 Kbps Select either Active or Flash as the From radio button depending on whether the configuration will
53. e reader e Vipersat CDM 570 570L User Guide Part Number MN 22125 e Vipersat CDD 56X Series User Guide Part Number MN 22137 1 2 VLoad User Guide How to Use This Manual e Vipersat SLM 5650A User Guide Part Number MN 0000035 e Vipersat Management System User Guide Part Number MN 22156 e Vipersat CDM 570 L CDD 56X Parameter Editor User Guide Part Number MN 0000038 e Vipersat SLM 5650A Parameter Editor User Guide Part Number MN 0000041 Chapter 1 General 1 3 Product Description Product Description 1 4 Introduction VLoad the Vipersat Load Utility is a comprehensive tool for managing and distributing application configuration and identification information for the modem routers in a Vipersat network VLoad is a stand alone program which runs on a Microsoft Windows based workstation Using VLoad you can get read files from target Vipersat modems and store the resulting data in files on your workstation You can then take these stored files and put write them to a targeted Vipersat modem The VLoad Utility performs many of the functions available through the Viper sat Management System VMS and supports VMS by allowing the system administrator to store backup the application configuration and identification files used by every modem on a Vipersat network This function can be used to recover from equipment failure for example by uploading the failed equipment s configuration and applicatio
54. equirements 2 1 Using VLoad with Windows Firewall 2 1 Installing VLoad 2 2 Copying the VLoad FileSet 2 2 Using the Installation Wizard 2 3 Destination Location 2 4 Select Start Menu Folder 2 5 Create a Desktop Icon 2 6 Ready to Install 2 7 Completing Installation of VLload 2 8 Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode Main Window Description 3 1 About VLoad 3 2 Unit Listing Selection Area 3 3 Mode Selection Area 3 3 File Selection Area 3 4 File Type and Naming 3 4 ToC Table of Contents Actions Area 2 2 00 2000 3 5 Set Preferences 3 5 Cancel se ose A has BAe de eA 3 7 Reset 40 obese fos Mae a S 3 8 Status Progress Area 3 10 Progress Bar ColorCode 3 10 Set Defaults Clear 3 12 View Log og tes ako ee eee we 3 13 EXit naneti GO Ae wee ee hw he A 3 14 Image Selection 3 15 Saving Images to Units 3 15 Image 1andimage2 3 16 Existing Image Unchecked 3 16 Special Base Modem Considerations 3 16 Starting VLoad 3 17 Unit Listing and Selection 3 18 Unit Information 3 18 Adding Units 3 19 Add ce hin ba a ee be ae ee 3 19 ACGIAll eos 4 prira See 2 3 20 Removing Units 3 21 Refresh
55. f you want to review or change any settings Destination location C Program Files Vload Start Menu folder Vload __Install Cancel Figure 2 7 Ready to Install dialog VLoad Setup The Ready to Install window provides a synopsis of the installation including the destination for the installed files and the name of the Start Menu folder This window is the last opportunity for the user to terminate installation of the program Ensure that all information presented in the synopsis is correct and click Install to complete the installation Chapter 2 VLoad Installation 2 7 Installing VLoad Completing Installation of VLoad Upon a successful installation of the VLoad program the Completing Setup window will appear i6 Setup Vioad Completing the Vload Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing Vload on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup Figure 2 8 Completing Installation VLoad Setup Select the Launch Comtech EF Data VLoad box to launch VLoad after exit ing the installation setup program Click the Finish button to exit VLoad Setup 2 8 VLoad User Guide USING VLOAD VIPERSAT MODE This chapter covers using VLoad with a Vipersat network For a Digicast network refer to Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode In Vipersat mode VLoad only supports modem routers with the Vipersat feature enabled Attempts to
56. ge button displays the dialog window shown in figure 3 40 allowing the selection of what image to run in the target modem on the next Reset This function is operable for either a single unit or multiple units If multiple units are selected for a Select Base Modem Image the Same For All Selected Units check box will appear providing the option to perform this action on the group using the same specified settings For a Codecast Select Base Modem Image the Multicast Address specified determines the modem group to be targeted By default the address 239 1 2 4 appears since this is the default Codecast Multicast Address of Vipersat units when they are shipped from the factory Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 43 Base Modem Mode 3 44 x Action Codecast select base modem image For 2 unit s Multicast Address BE 1 2 3 Select Image Image 1 mp Local Address age 2 Select Base Modem Image For Unit 010 075 000 080 lt iv any Image 2 I Same For All Selected Units mage 1 C Image 2 Passes 3 Time to Live 10 Pause sec 5 ma Figure 3 40 Select Base Modem Image Codecast Select Base Modem Image dialog Because Codecast utilizes multicast with no verification the Codecast Select Base Modem Image dialog displays the following IP multicast parameter settings Passes the number of transmissions to each unit default is 3 Pause the time
57. ge file confirmed by the display of the Vipersat modem s model and the file s creation time and date in the lower read only display in the File Selection area If a valid file is not currently selected this button will be grayed out Browse to locate the appropriate file validation can be inhibited by setting the Preferences to Unrestricted Using this preference in Base Modem Mode will allow any base modem bin file to be Put to any modem type See the Unrestricted section on page 3 7 for more information Note For new modem types that have not yet been predefined in VLoad file NOTE Select Base Modem Image This action designates from which base modem image the unit will boot and run When using the Codecast preference this action button is labeled Codecast Select Base Modem Image Put Base Modem Image Codecast Base Modem Image Clicking the Put Base Modem Image Codecast Base Modem Image button displays the dialog window shown in figure 3 39 x Action Codecast transmission to 2 units File Name C Vipersat Vload_3 4 x bin Files FW108054D bin Multicast Address 239 1 2 3 I Select Image Local Address 7 7 7 EiT J IV any Transfer Rate Kbps 900 Passes 3 Time to Live 10 Pause sec fs x E Vipersat Vload_3 4 x bin files Pw108054D bin Transfer Rate Kbps 300 I Select destination maet F Cancel Figure 3 39 Put Base Modem Image Codecast Base Modem Imag
58. he user to send the command to delete the selected PIDs from the Digicast receivers selected on the main dialog window This command does not delete the PID from the inventory listing on this dialog Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode 4 17 Digicast Media Router Remote Commander PID Selection PID Maintenance Add Delete Select All PDD Type name p mode aN Dese Pot o 1 Tuner Announce 0100 MPEJIP None 0 0 Oz Tuner Data 0200 MPE IP None 0 0 o 3 Tuner Remote 0300 MPE IP None 0 0 o 4 Tuner Master 0400 MPEJIP None 0 0 Oo 5 Tuner Data2 0500 MPEJIP None 0 0 Figure 4 19 PID Maintenance box Add PID Allows the user to add a new PID to the PID inventory Delete PID Allows the user to delete a PID from the inventory This action only deletes from the listing This action does not delete the PID on the selected receivers Select All Allows the user to select or unselect all PIDs for the update 4 18 VLoad User Guide Digicast Media Router Remote Commander Adding a PID Digicast Add PID PID ID Name e PID hex x VLAN ID None v Mode MPEJIP v Destination IP Port dec Required Ee Figure 4 20 Digicast Add PID dialog PID ID The identifier for the PID on the receiver The PID ID is the how to address the PID from this application to the receiver PID Name A user defined identifier PID Value The value of the PID in hexadecimal format VLAN ID
59. iles 570_config txt CDMS70L 5 4 Figure 3 29 Configuration Parameter File Selection Actions When the Configuration radio button in the Mode Selection box is chosen and a device or devices in the Unit Listing area is selected the buttons in the Actions area are activated with the following labels e Get Configuration This action retrieves a copy of the configuration parameter file from the modem and saves it either for back up purposes or to Put it to another modem The Get Application button is activated if a single unit is selected and deactivated grayed out when multiple units are selected Put Configuration This action replaces the existing configuration parameter file for the modem with the chosen file When using the Codecast preference this action button is labeled either Codecast Configuration when units are selected or Codecast Configuration to ALL Units when no units are selected This button is activated if the file displayed in the File Selection frame is a valid configuration file confirmed by the display of the Vipersat modem s model and the file s creation time and date in the lower read only display in the File Selection area Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 33 Configuration Mode Ifa valid file is not currently selected this button will be grayed out Either browse to locate a valid file or first perform a Get Configuration operation on a modem unit that has the appropriat
60. imum number of router hops seconds to reach a unit before the data packet expires default is 10 This parameter prevents possible looping of the packet transmission in the network Local Address the address of the network interface card NIC on the local host machine to be used for the multicast If necessary the specific IP address can be entered otherwise the Any box should be checked This parameter is provided to accomodate host machines that have multiple NICs These settings are editable however the default values are typically adequate for most networks Select a Transfer Rate between 1 and 9980 Kbps which will transfer data error free or use the default value of 900 Kbps Clicking the Select Destination Image check box enables the selection of the Image to which the file will be copied Note The Select Destination option is not available for SLM 5650A modems for these units the new image is always Put to the inactive image If this box is not checked then the Image will default to existing and be deter mined from the Current modem setting Note that the Unit Information window can be opened to view the firmware version for each of the images as well as the Current Boot and Save Image designations VLoad User Guide Base Modem Mode The Put options available in the Image box of the Put dialog allow the Save To image slot of the modem to be designated for replacement of the application bin file Image
61. ing VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 37 Configuration Mode 3 38 settings select the Write Base Modem Parameters option This will push the parameter set of the selected file from the NP card to the base modem This option is not available for the SLM 5650A and will appear grayed out Select a Transfer Rate between and 9980 Kbps which will transfer data error free or use the default value of 900 Kbps Click on the OK button to Put the configuration to the unit s The Progress area of the main window will display the transfer progress status Following a successful Put operation the new parameter set can be activated immediately by performing a Firm or Hard Reset the Activate check box must be selected as shown in figure 3 34 Edit Param File Clicking the Edit Param File button opens the Parameter Editor window as shown in figure 3 35 A configuration file must be selected first by use of the File Selection Browse feature The file can be either a Text Configuration File type txt or a Vipersat File type vipersat modem configuration REE Working Mode E Network Vipersat Routing QoS E IGMP Server Client IV Enable Vipersat File Streamer I Enable Heart Beat IV Enable Satellite On The Move E Switching I Carrier Inhibit Timer Osec E Application k Pi List Network Id Roo Database 1 7 0 0a Hitl Ee DPC dii Node name R4 10 1 131 1 Calibration Er Home State Multicast Management ddress 239
62. ip displayed Unit Information The unit listing information that is displayed in the main VLoad window includes the IP Address the modem Type the Serial number and the Applica tion and Base Modem versions associated with each unit Note that in figure 3 11 there is an information pop up shown that displays detailed information for the unit under the pointer This information is only displayed momentarily by Windows Explorer when the mouse pointer rolls over the IP Address for a unit This same detailed information can be displayed by double clicking on a unit listing to open the Unit Information window for that modem as shown in figure 3 12 Click the Close button to close the window Tip Following a Refresh or Add All operation the unit information can also be viewed in the VLoad event log as shown in figure 3 9 VLoad User Guide Unit Listing and Selection OO iojxi Total 18 Agen Add Remove Add All Refresh IP Address Type Seria Appver_ Basever_ l 010 001 000 020 SLM 5650A 333333333 1 3 1k Bulk1 01 01 04 em 010 001 000 022 SLM 56504 81621588 13a Bulk1 01 07 04 xl Vipersat 56504 Type 5LM 5650A NetworkId 2 SerialNumber 333333333 Applic Version 2 3 1 BuildId Build ID 001 Config Yersion 2 3 0 BuildId Param1 Applic CurrentBoot Image2 NextBoot Image2 Save Image2 Image1 Name FW 0000051B Yersion 1 3 1 Creation Tue Apr 22 19 59 42 2008 Image2 Name FW 0000051 Yersion 1
63. is information can be immediately updated with the use of the Refresh button Following a Refresh operation VLoad creates and saves a simple text file named VloadUnitList txt in the Windows directory C Documents and Settings lt username gt Application Data Vload This file can be opened with a text editor and because it is comma delimited can be imported into a spread sheet for offline use More details on how to use this area of VLoad are provided in the Unit Listing and Selection section on page 3 18 Mode Selection Area The specific functions of VLoad that are available for action on the listed modems vary depending on which Mode and Preference and what Type of unit is selected at that time e Application This mode is used to Get and or Put an application image firmware from to the unit s as well as to Put a FAST Feature Code to the unit The Application Mode section on page 3 23 describes Putting and Getting the binary bin image file for a Vipersat modem e Configuration This mode is used to Get and or Put a configuration file from to the unit s as well as to edit the Param file for a unit The Configuration Mode section on page 3 32 describes Putting Getting and editing the configuration file txt for a Vipersat modem Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 3 Main Window Description 3 4 The Vipersat Parameter Editor User Guide contains detailed information for using the Para
64. isible area of the box use the right left arrow keys to scroll through the text Actions Area The buttons in the Actions area of the VLoad main window are used to select the actions for VLoad to perform Other than the top two buttons Set Prefer ences and Cancel the available actions and the button s labels will change depending on the Mode selected in the Mode Selection area the Preference selected in the Actions area and the Type of modem unit that is selected in the Unit Listing area These dependent button functions will be described in the three Mode Selection sections that follow The common Action button functions are described below Set Preferences Clicking the Set Preferences button displays the VLoad Preferences dialog box shown in figure 3 4 Making selections in the radio buttons in this dialog will determine the Put and Reset method to be used when loading the firmware configuration or Fast Code to selected Vipersat modems load Preferences xj C Consecutive Concurrent Cancel Codecast Digicast Unrestricted Figure 3 4 VLoad Preferences dialog Consecutive Selecting the Consecutive radio button instructs the VLoad utility to Put Reset the data to the selected Vipersat modems sequentially All selected Vipersat Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 5 Main Window Description 3 6 N modems in the network will receive the data in sequence in the order they are displayed i
65. ived incorrectly compared to the total number of bits transmitted bits per second A measure of the bit rate or transmission speed of a digital communication link See also kbps and Mbps Appendix A Glossary A 1 BPSK BUC C band CDD CDM CIR CLI Codecast CRC CXR A 2 Binary Phase Shift Keying Sometimes referred to as 2 PSK A digital modu lation technique in which the carrier is phase shifted 180 degrees two phases The simplest and most robust of all PSKs but unsuitable for high data rate applications when bandwidth is limited due to encoding just one bit per symbol See also QPSK and OOPSK Block Up Converter An upconverter so called because it converts a whole band or block of frequencies to a higher band The IF is converted to final transmit frequency for satellite communications The BUC is part of the satellite ODU transceiver C A frequency band commonly used for satellite communications and sometimes terrestrial microwave For terrestrial earth stations the receive frequency band is 3 7 4 2 GHz and the transmit frequency band is 5 925 6 425 GHz See also Ku band and L band Comtech Data Demodulator Comtech Data Modem Committed Information Rate The guaranteed minimum bandwidth assigned to a remote terminal Character Line Interface A mechanism for interacting with a computer oper ating system or software by typing commands to perform specific tasks A networ
66. k coding based ad hoc multicast protocol well suited for multimedia applications with low loss low latency constraints Because data is streamed with no verification high delivery ratios are obtained with very low overhead Cyclic Redundancy Check A method of applying a checksum to a block of data to determine if any errors occurred during transmission over communica tions links Carrier A radio frequency transmission linking points and over which infor mation may be carried VLoad User Guide DAMA dBm DES DHCP DLL Down stream DPC DSCP DVB DVP Ep No Appendix A Glossary D Demand Assigned Multiple Access A process whereby communications links are only activated when there is an actual demand Decibel referenced to 1 milliwatt Data Encryption Standard A federal standard method for encrypting informa tion for secure transmission The Vipersat system offers 3xDES Triple DES for encrypting traffic Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol An Internet protocol for automating the configuration of computers that use TCP IP Dynamic Link Library The implementation of the shared library concept in the Microsoft Windows system In the direction of the network Remote site s Dynamic Power Control Differentiated Services Code Point The 6 bit field in an IP packet header that is used for packet classification purposes and is the portion of ToS that is detected by Vipersat modems
67. mage from to the unit s as well as to Put a FAST Feature Code to the unit controlled by the Mode selected from the Mode Selection radio buttons the selected Preference as well as the Type of modem unit that is selected from the Unit List Note Button captions displayed and functions available for all modes are NOTE File Selection When performing a Put action the Application bin file must first be selected By default VLoad will automatically select the previous Application bin file that was last Put to or retrieved from Get a modem Use the Browse button to locate another file or a file that is stored in another directory as shown in figure 3 18 Alternatively the path for the desired file can be entered directly using the keyboard Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 23 Application Mode File Selection C Vipersat Vload_3 4 x bin files PW 0000051 1 3 1h bin Pw 0000051 15 08 22 04 11 08 1 3 1h 15 08 22 04 11 08 Figure 3 18 Application File Selection To acquire a current release image for updating the Application IP portion of a modem the image file can be downloaded from the Comtech EF Data website as shown in figure 3 19 Comtech EF Data Advanced Communication Solutions Windows Internet Explorer lol xi es gt E http fwww comtechefdata com home asp X 2003 fistsi heritage springer Pr File Edit View Favorites Tools Help snag ts we amp Comtech EF
68. mage to save unchecked current modem setting Next image to get unchecked current modem setting Flash timeout 90 seconds hard coded e Base Modem Next image to run unchecked current modem setting Next image to save unchecked current modem setting Flash timeout 120 seconds hard coded Configuration Get from active Put to active only Flash timeout 30 seconds hard coded Unit Information FAST code none Device type none Serial number none Name none Version none Network ID none e VLoad User Guide Main Window Description e Codecast parameters e Time to live 10 hops e Local address any e Remote Multicast address 239 1 2 4 Repetition 3 iterations Transfer rate 900 Kbps e Pause 5 seconds Port number c001 hex hard coded e Application Next image to run unchecked current modem setting Next image to save unchecked current modem setting e Base Modem Next image to boot unchecked current modem setting Next image to save unchecked current modem setting e Window placement centered Note To reset all VLoad parameters to their initial default settings rename the N VLoad exe file This establishes a new set of values in the Windows registry including unit listing file selection links and window position on the desktop When progress status information is displayed following a VLoad action the button label appearance is Clear Click on the Clear button to clear the display in
69. meter Editor portion of VLoad to configure and optimize the Vipersat modems in your satellite network Base Modem This mode is used to Put a base modem image firmware to the unit s that are selected as well as to select which image to run The Base Modem Mode section on page 3 39 describes selecting and uploading a base modem image in binary format from a bin file to one or more modem units Use the appropriate radio button in the Mode Selection block shown at the top of the main window in figure 3 1 to select the mode of operation for VLoad File Selection Area This area of the main window is used to either specify the file name and location for a Get operation to be saved to or to select the desired file for a Put opera tion A Browse button is available for locating the desired directory and file or the desired path can be entered using the keyboard The file type used for both Application mode and Base Modem mode is binary bin The file type used for Configuration mode is either text txt or Vipersat vipersat modem config the latter is a VMS compatible file type During a Get operation the utility prompts for a file name and choice of the desired directory to save this file to typically this will be the same directory in which the VLoad exe program file resides File Type and Naming Since there can be more than one type of bin file e g CDM 570L Application file CDD 564L Application file Base M
70. modem router provides for dynamic routing functional ity P Path Loss Data Message A packet message that is sent by older Vipersat modems e g CDM 570 L to the VMS every sixty seconds providing status update and operating parameter information Phase Shift Keying A digital modulation scheme that conveys data by chang ing the phase of a base reference signal the carrier wave Different PSKs are used depending on the data rate required and the signal integrity Examples are binary phase shift keying BPSK or 2 PSK which uses two phases and quadra ture phase shift keying QPSK or 4 PSK which uses four phases Public Swithed Telephone Network The world s public circuit switched tele phone network digital and analog and includes mobile as well as land line voice and data communications Q Quadrature Amplitude Modulation A digital modulation technique in which the amplitude of two carrier waves is changed to represent the data signal These two waves are 90 degrees out of phase with each other Quality of Service Quadrature Phase Shift Keying Sometimes referred to as 4 PSK or 4 QAM A modulation technique in which the carrier is phase shifted 90 or 180 degrees With four phases this modulation can encode two bits per symbol twice the rate of BPSK However it also uses twice the power See also OOPSK and BPSK R Satellite earth site that links to a central network site Hub Transmissio
71. n the following terms are synonymous IP Option IP Bulk and Application The word unit refers to the combina tion of the Base Modem and IP Option The word image refers to the binary image of the software that controls the unit as well as its location in flash memory Saving Images to Units Amongst its features VLoad can save an image Base Modem and or IP Option to flash memory and then reboot Hard Reset the system This section describes how VLoad can be used to control the placement of these images in flash memory Without VLoad the image selection must be done via either the menu based CLI Command Line Interface or the Web Browser Interface and then the image downloaded via FTP VLoad integrates these two functions The images are labeled Image 1 and Image 2 based on where they are physically located in the unit s memory space Note The Vipersat CDM 570 570L and SLM 5650A have separate and inde pendent images for both the Base Modem and the Application IP Router Option Since the Base Modem and Application have different release cycles their images are not kept synchronized In other words the latest Base Modem might be in Image 1 while the latest Application might be in Image 2 The image saving options are e Image 1 e Image 2 e Existing Unchecked The system booting options are Image 1 Image 2 Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 15 Image Selection e Existing Unche
72. n Apr 14 17 15 14 2008 Base Modem Current Imagel Boot 01 01 01 Bulk1 01 01 04 Bulk2 01 01 03 FAST Features 088 Vipersat Quality of service 1 03 45 Unit 010 075 000 011 HUB B Type CDM 570L NetworkId 10 SerialNumber 100000001 Applic Version 1 5 4 BuildId CEFD 0001 config Version 1 5 4 BuildId Param1 Applic CurrentBoot Imagel NextBoot Imagel Save Imagel Imagel Name Fw10875R Version 1 5 4 Creation sun Oct 28 08 08 35 2007 Figure 3 9 View Log window notr Note Each time the VLoad application is opened a new log file is created N overwriting the previous log file To retain a previous log file either rename it or relocate it to another directory prior to restarting VLoad Exit Clicking on the Exit button terminates VLoad and closes the program 3 14 VLoad User Guide Image Selection Image Selection The user should have a thorough understanding of the material presented in this section prior to performing image selection operations as described in the Appli cation Mode page 3 23 and Base Modem Mode page 3 39 sections of this user guide Warning This is an advanced feature to be used only by depot level setup and repair technicians and users who have been trained in the use of this A procedure Using this feature requires a detailed understanding of the unit s architecture Unless the user thoroughly understands this feature its use can result in an unusable unit Note In the following discussio
73. n Image from Websit 5 2 ar0d vig ee doe hoe 3 24 Figure 3 20 Get Application dialog 3 25 Figure 3 21 Get Application dialog Advanced 3 26 Figure 3 22 Get Application Progress Status 3 27 Figure 3 23 Get Completed File Not Saved 3 27 LoF List of Figures Figure 3 24 Put Application Codecast Application dialog cnc ee a oes ye eed reeset 3 28 Figure 3 25 Put Application dialog Image Selection 3 29 Figure 3 26 Put FAST Code dialog 3 30 Figure 3 27 Event Log display for Get and Put Application 004 3 31 Figure 3 28 Configuration Mode Selection 3 32 Figure 3 29 Configuration Parameter File Selection 3 33 Figure 3 30 Get Configuration dialog 3 34 Figure 3 31 Get Configuration Progress Status 3 35 Figure 3 32 Save As dialog Configuration File 3 35 Figure 3 33 Successful Get Configuration Status 3 36 Figure 3 34 Put Configuration Codecast Configuration dialog 3 36 Figure 3 35 Parameter Editor window 3 38 Figure 3 36 Base Modem Mode Selection 3 39 Figure 3 37 File Selection Browse Button 3 40 Figure 3 38 Acquiring Base Modem Image from Website 4 25 0 pce ea ee ee 3 40 Figure 3 39 Put Base Modem Image Codecast Base Modem Image dialog 3 41 Figure 3 40 Select Base Modem Image Codecast Select Base Modem Image dialog 3 44 Chapter 4 Figures Figure 4 1 VLoad Utility Initial Window 4 2 Figure 4 2 VLoa
74. n path from a Remote site to the Hub site VLoad User Guide RF RFC RIP ROSS RS 232 RTP Rx SCPC SIP SNG SNMP SOTM Star Topology STDMA Appendix A Glossary Radio Frequency A generic term for signals at frequencies above those used for baseband or IF Request For Comment The official publication channel for Internet standards such as communication protocols issued by the Internet Engineering Task Force IETF Routing Information Protocol Roaming Oceanic Satellite Server A common electrical physical standard issued by the IEEE used for point to point serial communications up to approximately 115 kb s Real time Transport Protocol A standardized packet format for delivering real time applications such as audio and video over the Internet Frequently used in streaming media systems videoconferencing and VoIP Receive S Single Channel Per Carrier A satellite communications technique where an individual channel is transmitted to the designated carrier frequency Some applications use SCPC instead of burst transmissions because they require guar anteed unrestricted bandwidth Session Initiation Protocol A general purpose protocol for multimedia communications commonly used for voice over IP VoIP signaling An alter native to the H 323 protocol Satellite News Gathering A satellite uplink van truck with television crew on location conducting a live report for a ne
75. n program to its replacement from the stored files In addition VLoad can distribute updated firmware to network modems as it becomes available and update the FAST feature codes as new features are purchased For detailed information on the VMS program refer to the Vipersat Manage ment System User Guide VLoad Features The VLoad utility software has the following features e Transmits Put and or Retrieves Get an application image firmware to from Vipersat units e Transmits Put a FAST Feature Code to a Vipersat unit e Transmits Put and or Retrieves Get as well as Edits a configuration parameter file for a Vipersat unit e Transmits Put base modem application image in binary format to one or more target Vipersat units e Specifies base modem image to run upon unit reset VLoad User Guide Product Description e Refreshes unit information such as configuration and application versions image versions and FAST features e Supports Consecutive Concurrent Codecast Digicast and Unrestricted preferences e Unit Selection List displays network units that can be added or removed for a given action e Progress Area displays color coded progress bars Event logging of VLoad activity shows action taken and corresponding results New in this Release v3 5 x Release e New Unrestricted preference setting to support modem units that do not yet have a recognized file type file validation is i
76. n the unit listing selection area shown in figure 3 1 Concurrent Selecting the Concurrent radio button instructs the VLoad utility to Put Reset the data to the selected Vipersat modems using n different unicast streams all at the same time each stream directed toward one unit All Vipersat modems in the network will receive the data at the same time Note that this option requires that there be sufficient bandwidth available on the TDM outbound to handle multiple streams at the specified data transfer rate Codecast Note The Codecast preference selection only applies to a Put or Reset opera tion A Get action does not use Codecast for the data transfer Codecast is not supported for the SLM 5650A Codecast uses a streaming multicast method to upgrade the modem firmware and or the Param file When the Hub TDM outbound capacity is limited Code cast is a useful option for transferring resetting data Caution Codecast should only be used with a full understanding of its limitations and only in situations where the potential benefit offsets the risks Selecting the Codecast radio button causes the VLoad utility to transfer the data to the targeted Vipersat modems without verifying the integrity of the data transfer Thus the data will not be re sent in the event that the target modem receives a corrupted data block However the integrity of the file is checked by the receiving modem prior to writing the data to flash so the wors
77. ne Index 1 VLoad User Guide Chapter 2 Figures Figure 2 1 VLoad File Set example 2 2 Figure 2 2 VLoad Installation File 2 3 Figure 2 3 VLoad Setup Wizard Initial window 2 3 Figure 2 4 Select Destination Location VLoad SOUP taiere ie Sre ENTA n NEA 2 4 Figure 2 5 Select Start Menu Folder VLoad Setup 2 5 Figure 2 6 Create Desktop Icon VLoad Setup 2 6 Figure 2 7 Ready to Install dialog VLoad Setup 2 7 Figure 2 8 Completing Installation VLoad Setup 2 8 Chapter 3 Figures Figure 3 1 VLoad Main Window Functional Areas 3 2 Figure 3 2 VLoad Pull Down Menu 3 2 Figure 3 3 About VLoad window 3 3 Figure 3 4 VLoad Preferences dialog 3 5 Figure 3 5 Put Streamload Error 3 7 Figure 3 6 Put Reset Request dialog 3 8 Figure 3 7 Codecast Reboot dialog 3 8 Figure 3 8 Codecast Application Put in Progress 3 11 Figure 3 9 View Log window 3 14 Figure 3 10 VLoad Utility Initial Window 3 17 Figure 3 11 Unit Listing Selection box InfoTip displayed 0 004 3 18 Figure 3 12 Unit Information window 3 19 Figure 3 13 Add New IP Address dialog 3 19 Figure 3 14 New IP Address Added 3 20 Figure 3 15 Add All dialog 3 20 Figure 3 16 Progress Status Unit Refresh 3 22 Figure 3 17 Application Mode Selection 3 23 Figure 3 18 Application File Selection 3 24 Figure 3 19 Acquiring Applicatio
78. nhibited during Put operations e VMS compatible modem configuration files vipersat modem configuration are now accepted This file type can be selected and converted for Put operations as well as created and saved with Get operations e When using Streamloadl CDM 570 L CDD 56X Put operations the parameter set can be pushed from the NP card to the base modem using the new Write Base Modem Parameters option e When Put operations are performed in Codecast mode the Cancel command now includes a Codecast abort command that is sent to the targeted modem s In addition an abort command can be issued using the new Send Codecast Termination setting that is available during a Reset operation Chapter 1 General 1 5 Customer Support Customer Support Contact Information Contact Comtech Vipersat Networks Customer Support for information or assistance with product support service or training on any Vipersat product Mail 3215 Skyway Court Fremont CA 94539 USA Phone 14 510 252 1462 510 252 1695 Email supportcvni comtechefdata com Fax Web www comtechefdata com Reader Comments Corrections If the reader would like to submit any comments or corrections regarding this manual and its contents please forward them to a Comtech Vipersat Customer Support representative All input is appreciated 1 6 VLoad User Guide VLOAD INSTALLATION System Requirements VLoad can be installed on
79. nit s slot with the label of Image 2 The Put operation transfers the selected application file to the designated Save To image slot by writing it to the target unit s flash memory This is non vola tile memory used by the modem s Vipersat IP router board to persistently store its application programs These stored images are not currently running on the unit but can be selected from flash memory by command as required Refer to the Image Selection section on page 3 15 for additional information Clicking the OK button sets the values to be used and initiates the Put action The Progress area of the main window will display the transfer progress status The Put Application is a two step process 1 The file is transferred to the unit 2 The data is written to flash memory Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 29 Application Mode This process can take up to several minutes depending on the data transfer rate as well as the type and the number of units selected For example the Put Appli cation process to a single SLM 5650A modem at a transfer rate of 1 000 Kbps will take approximately 2 5 minutes to transfer the file and another 6 minutes to write the data to flash Following a successful Put operation executing a Hard Reset will command the modem to reboot and load the new image Put FAST Code Clicking the Put FAST Code button displays the Put FAST Code To Unit dialog window shown in figure 3 26 This func
80. ns the selected Preference as well as the Type of modem unit that is selected from the Unit List Note Button captions displayed and functions available for all modes are NOTE File Selection When performing a Put action the base modem bin file must first be selected By default VLoad will automatically select the previous base modem bin file that was last Put to a modem Use the File Selection Browse button to locate another file or a file that is stored in another directory Alternatively the path for the desired file can be entered directly using the keyboard Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 39 Base Modem Mode 3 40 C Wipersat Vload_3 4 x bin files 56504 Bulk Loads Base Modem Fw 0000030C 1 1 4 04 22 08 Pw 0000031C 1 1 4 04 18 08 Figure 3 37 File Selection Browse Button To aquire a current release image for updating the base modem portion of a modem the image file can be downloaded from the Comtech EF Data website as shown in figure 3 38 Comtech EF Data Advanced Communication Solutions Windows Internet Explorer 101 x ge E http www comtechefdata com home asp 4 X 2003 fistsi heritage springer Pr File Edt View Favorites Tools Help snaott ts wa Comtech EF Data Advanced Communication Solutions M Bl o be Page Q Toos Q OMTECH Advanced Communication Solutions EF DATA Mami Products Satelite Modems EES DP Related Resources
81. odem file each type should be saved using a different name so that they can be easily identified It is recommended that the bin file names be based on the firmware release level for that file type This is the convention that is used with the original files that are provided by Comtech EF Data For example for a CDM 570 L modem the Application file will have a name such as FW10875N bin and the Base Modem file will have a name such as FW10805Y bin Also a unique file name can be assigned to the Configuration parameter file for each unit for backup purposes VLoad has a smart feature that enables it to distinguish the various file types and will not allow the wrong file type to be selected for a particular action For example VLoad will not allow the operator to select a router Application bin VLoad User Guide Main Window Description file when in the Base Modem mode Similarly in Application mode a CDD 564L bin file can not be Put to a CDM 570L modem This smart feature can be overridden by changing the Preferences setting to Unrestricted See the Unrestricted section on page 3 7 for more about this preference There are two boxes in the File Selection area The upper box is used to specify the path and filename The lower box is read only and displays additional infor mation for the selected file such as the file name or the modem type and the time and date of creation This information text may extend beyond the v
82. olumn heading will toggle the list between ascending and descending order for that column Subsequently clicking on another column heading will sub order the list based on the first heading The five columns can also be re arranged by click hold and dragging a column heading to the right or to the left Column widths are adjusted using standard table methods Once the desired modem units have been listed the next step is to select the unit or units to be acted upon and choose the appropriate action for VLoad to perform These actions are described in the following sections for Application Mode Configuration Mode and Base Modem Mode 3 22 VLoad User Guide Application Mode Application Mode Selecting the Application radio button in the Mode Selection box shown in figure 3 17 sets VLoad to act on the application firmware running on the router portion of the selected Vipersat modems oe EF Nee os Aa 4 Made Selection 4 Neer C Configuration Base Modem i File Selection Browse i C VipersatWload_3 4 x PW 570L 1 5 4 bin i CDM 570L 08 08 35 10 28 2007 3 Actions j Actions f Set Preferences Cancel j Set Preferences 4 r 3 4 4 4 Get Application Put FAST Code Get Application Codecast FAST Code j i ae Put Application Reset i Codecast Application Codecast Hard Reset 3 i j Figure 3 17 Application Mode Selection This mode is used to Get and or Put an application i
83. on the main Digicast Dialog window Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode 4 15 Digicast Media Router Remote Commander PID Update Digicast PID Update PID Maintenance MPEJIP MPEJIP MPEJIP Number of selected receivers 4 Passes Time to Live Pause seconds Port Number Trersfer Rate Kbps Management PID hex Figure 4 17 Digicast PID Update window PID Maintenance Allows the user to add and delete PID listings from the PID inventory listing Command Section Allows the user to update or delete PIDs on the selected receivers select PID type save changes and close the dialog window Selected Receivers Displays a list of receivers to receive the update Digicast Transfer Settings A display of the current transfer settings The user can change the settings by selecting the Configuration button located on the main Digicast Dialog window 4 16 VLoad User Guide Digicast Media Router Remote Commander PID Commands Area PID Type Tuner PID c Update PIDs Update the selected receivers with the PIDs checked left Update PIDs Delete PIDs Delete PIDs by the PID number specified Delete Figure 4 18 PID Commands area PID Type Allows the user to select either a Tuner PID or an ASI PID In the image only the Tuner is enabled Update PIDs Allows the user to add the selected PIDs or edit the PID values on the selected Digicast receivers Delete PIDs Allows t
84. operation as a Safety precaution However in the event that a Put operation is canceled during an image flash burn the Reset button will become active Reset Type Hard Reset this reset is equivalent to a power off power on cycle and reboots the unit Note that a Hard Reset is the only available reset type when using Codecast Soft Reset this reset restarts all of the tasks in the application of the modem e g STDMA Auto Switching etc subset to a Hard Reset Go to Home State this reset forces the modem unit to the Home State configuration The modem image s that will be run following a Reset default to the current modem settings which can be viewed in the Unit Information window see Unit Information section on page 3 18 For Put Reset Request When Reset Type is Hard Image selection is available To change either the Application Image to Run or the Base Modem Image to Run on the modem click on the Select check box to enable these settings If multiple units are selected for this action the Same For All Selected Units check box will appear providing the option to perform this Put to the group using the same specified settings The Protocol type will be automatically determined unless the device type is unknown in this case either Streamload or Streamload2 can be selected For Codecast Reboot Enter the Codecast Multicast Address of the unit s to be reset This parameter defaults
85. persat Parameter Editor User Guide This completes the initial installation of VLoad During the operation of VLoad additional files will be created to store the parameter sets of the network modems routers Using the Installation Wizard Copy the VLoad Installation file to the local C drive of the workstation a YloadSetup exe pees load Setup l E Comtech EF Data Figure 2 2 VLoad Installation File Open the Comtech EF Data VLoad Setup Wizard by double clicking on the VLoadSetup icon The initial window of VLoad Setup will appear as shown in figure 2 3 below ie Setup Vload Welcome to the Vload Setup Wizard This will install Vload on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup m Cancel Figure 2 3 VLoad Setup Wizard Initial window Click on the Next button to continue with program installation Chapter 2 VLoad Installation 2 3 Installing VLoad Destination Location ie Setup Vload Select Destination Location Dy Where should Vload be installed a Gad Setup will install Vload into the following folder To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse C Program Files Vload Atleast 1 5 MB of free disk space is required Figure 2 4 Select Destination Location VLoad Setup Select the destination for the VLoad files as they are installed If the
86. pically adequate for most networks Select a Transfer Rate between and 9980 Kbps which will transfer data error free or use the default value of 900 Kbps VLoad User Guide Application Mode Clicking the Select Destination Image check box enables the selection of the Image to which the file will be copied as shown in figure 3 25 xore Note The Select Destination option is not available for SLM 5650A modems N for these units the new image is always Put to the inactive image Put Application To Unit 010 001 000 020 x C Wipersat Vload_3 4 x bin files Pw 0000051 1 3 1h bi M Same For All Selected Units Protocol E Streamload1 Cc Streamload2 Transfer Rate Kbps 300 Select destination G Image Image 2 Cancel Figure 3 25 Put Application dialog Image Selection If this box is not checked then the Image will default to Existing and be deter mined from the current modem setting Note that the Unit Information window can be opened to view the firmware version for each of the images as well as the Current Boot and Save Image designations The Put options available in the Image box of the Put dialog allow the Save To image slot of the modem to be designated for replacement of the application bin file Image 1 The application file will be written to the target unit s slot with the label of Image 1 Image 2 The application file will be written to the target u
87. r by selecting Update all units which sends out a global broadcast Reset The Reset dialog differentiates from the other commands in that it does not allow multiple passes for the reset command The reset command is sent out only once per command transfer attempt Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode 4 9 Digicast Media Router Remote Commander Digicast Reset Digicast Transfer Settings Multicast IP Address Local IP Address Number of selected receivers 4 Passes Time to Live South Bend Pause seconds 0 Port Number 4153 Transfer Rate Kbps 300 Management PID hex 9x1453 Reset command is only sent once Figure 4 12 Digicast Reset dialog Display of the Current Transfer Settings displays the current transfer settings which can be altered in the configuration dialog Display of Selected Receivers includes the number of selected receivers to receive the update and their respective information 4 10 VLoad User Guide Digicast Media Router Remote Commander Tuner Setting Update Digicast Tuner Setting Update Tuner Settings Tuner Update Selection swe LNB Frequency MHz 10750 Spectral Inversion Off 7 Lise Cancel Down Frequency MHz 11750 Secondary Tuner Setting Symbol Rate Kops 10090 Send Update Modulation DVB S QPSK 1 2 Polzitization Vertical X Digicast Transfer Settings Mukicast IP Address Rea ee EA ocea Lets 4 Passes 0A 50 19 72 Time to
88. ransfer Protocol An application for transferring computer files over the Internet See also TF TP G ITU standard for LD CELP Low Delay Code Excited Linear Prediction voice encoding at 8 kb s Guaranteed Information Rate A number assigned to equipment which defines it as a member of a group when addressed by the VMS burst controller Graphical User Interface A form of graphical shell or user interface to a computer operating system or software application VLoad User Guide H 323 HDLC HPA HTTP Hub ICMP IDU IFL Image ISP ITU Appendix A Glossary H A protocol standard for multimedia communications designed to support real time transfer of audio such as voice over IP and video data over packet networks Quality of Service is a key feature of H 323 An alternative to SIP High Level Data Link Control A standard defining how data may be transmit ted down a synchronous serial link High Power Amplifier The amplifier used in satellite communications to raise the transmit signal to the correct power level prior to transmission to satellite Hyper Text Transfer Protocol The Internet standard for World Wide Web WWW operation The central site of a network which links to a number of satellite earth sites Remotes Internet Control Message Protocol Indoor Unit In a VSAT system the satellite modem is referred to as the IDU Intermediate Frequency In satellite systems
89. ration that is completed but is not saved will also result in an orange progress bar to alert the user e Green A green progress bar indicates that the file transfer or action was successful e Yellow A yellow progress bar indicates that a Codecast transfer is in progress or has been made Since a Codecast transfer has no error detection or correction there will never be an error condition shown with this transfer type A sample Codecast Put operation is shown in figure 3 8 Note that the progress bars are yellow and that three tries to the same IP address are shown in progress The sample Codecast is being made to a known bad IP address but there is no error detected or displayed by VLoad Yellow is also used for all Reset requests on modems running Application firmware version 1 5 3 3 or earlier which are always unverified For all SLM 5650A modems as well as any other units running version 1 5 3 4 or later Reset status will be displayed with red or green progress bars V load lolx Total 17 OMTECH Selected 1 we EF DATA WENI Mode Selection Application Configuration Base Modem 010 050 001 201 81644282 Bulk2 01 01 04 010 050 001 210 SLM 56504 SLM 56504 81644264 Bulk1 01 01 04 010 075 000 010 CDM 570L 41716944 1 54 1 6 3 010 075 000 011 CDM 570L 100000001 1 5 4 1 6 3 010 075 000 012 CDD 564L 51852636 1 5 4 010 075 000 013 CDD 564L 51893201 1 5 4
90. s area as shown in figure 3 1 This area provides status information for any actions that are executed on the modem units Text information appears in the Status box and real time colored progress bar s are graphically displayed in the Progress box below Progress Bar Color Code The progress bar is color coded to indicate the type of Put Get file transfer in process There are four colors associated with the progress bar and the colors will have slightly different meanings depending on the transfer type and the success failure of the transfer e Red A red progress bar indicates an error has occurred during the Put file transfer resulting in a failure A red outlined progress bar is displayed when there is no response from the unit or a connection failure occurred A solid red progress bar is displayed when the error occurred after a connection was established Refer to the event log file for details on the specific error failure type Blue A blue outlined progress bar is displayed when VLoad is attempting to establish connection to the unit A solid blue progress bar VLoad User Guide Main Window Description indicates that there is a file transfer in process A solid blue progress bar is also displayed upon completion of the Refresh process e Orange An orange progress bar indicates that a flash memory burn is in process Note that this process is only displayed for units using Streamload2 e g SLM 5650A A Get ope
91. s to a common channel on a time shared basis See also FDMA and STDMA Trivial File Transfer Protocol A simple file transfer protocol used over reli able transmission paths See also FTP Type of Service Transmit U User Datagram Protocol A standard for networking over reliable transmission paths A multicast transmission using the UDP protocol Transmitting information data packets to a single destination on the IP network In the direction of the network Hub site VLoad User Guide VESP VCS VFS VLoad VMS VNO VoIP VOS Wizard WRED V Vipersat External Switching Protocol A switch request protocol that allows external VPN equipment and Real time proprietary applications to negotiate bandwidth requests between any two subnets on a Vipersat network VESP is used by newer Vipersat modems e g SLM 5650A to send a switch request to the VMS to establish a new satellite link or adjust bandwidth for an existing link Vipersat Circuit Scheduler The ArrangeLink VCS is a proprietary satellite communication scheduling system used to schedule Vipersat network resources in support of a variety of high priority applications such as video conferencing and scheduled broadcasting Vipersat File Streamer A file transfer application utilizing UDP and a proprie tary Streamload protocol to transmit data across the Vipersat network Vipersat Load Utility A comprehensive tool for managing and
92. sh memory Image 2 The second image stored in the unit s flash memory Refer to the Image Selection section on page 3 15 for detailed information on these different image types and how they are used in the modem the same version of the unit s operating software Make certain that the source active or flash memory of the Get command contains the desired version to be downloaded by the VLoad utility To determine which version is contained in each image open the Unit Information window for that unit refer to the Unit Information section on page 3 18 Q Tip A Vipersat modem s active and flash memories do not necessarily contain Clicking the OK button sets the values to be used and initiates the Get action The Progress area of the main window will display the transfer progress status shown in figure 3 22 The Blue progress bar indicates that a transfer is in process 3 26 VLoad User Guide Application Mode Status 010 075 000 010 Transferring 3622 packet s 1781892 bytes Active Progress 010 075 000 010 ME View Log Exit Figure 3 22 Get Application Progress Status When the transfer is successful VLoad invokes a Save As file dialog allowing a name and path to be chosen for storing the bin file If saved the appearance of the progress bar will change to Green to indicate that the operation was success ful If the file is not saved the progress bar will change to Orange and the staus
93. stem Topology Code to the selected unit s The Put FAST Code button is always enabled unless no unit selection has been made Get Application Clicking the Get Application button displays the Get Application From Unit dialog window shown in figure 3 20 Get Application From Unit 010 075 000 010 x Transfer Rate Kbps 300 I Select which image to get ly G imaget Image Cancel Figure 3 20 Get Application dialog Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode Application Mode The Get Application function is only operable for one unit at a time so only one modem can be selected from the unit list In the default window shown in figure 3 20 only the Transfer Rate Kbps dialog box is editable Select a transfer rate between and 9980 Kbps which will transfer data error free or use the default value of 900 Kbps Clicking the Select Which Image to Get check box enables the selection of the Image file to retrieve as shown in figure 3 21 If this box is not checked then the Image will default to Existing and be determined from the current modem setting Get Application From Unit 010 075 000 010 x Transfer Rate Kbps 300 IV Select which image to get ENE 1 C Image 2 Cancel Figure 3 21 Get Application dialog Advanced In the Image box use the radio buttons to select which image from the target unit is to be retrieved The options are e Image 1 The first image stored in the unit s fla
94. t case is that the file transfer will not have succeeded Codecast is received by all units configured to listen to the chosen multicast address Ifno units are selected in the Unit Listing area Selected 0 then all units associated with the multicast address will accept the transfer reset e If specific units are selected the list of these units is transmitted along with the file via multicast and those targeted units that are not on the list will ignore the transfer reset Using the Codecast preference will result in some alteration of window appear ances such as with the Actions area of the main window and with some of the dialogs VLoad User Guide N N Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode Main Window Description Digicast Selecting the Digicast radio button instructs the VLoad utility to present the set of windows and dialogs that are applicable for Digicast network products For more information on this setting refer to Chapter 4 Using VLoad Digicast Mode Unrestricted Selecting the Unrestricted radio button instructs the VLoad utility to Put the data to the selected Vipersat modems without performing a validation check The validation check ensures that the source file is compatible with the modem type This preference allows VLoad to be used with new modem models that have not yet been predefined in the utility This preference only affects Put operations Following the completion of the
95. the operation to be confirmed or cancelled Refresh The unit information for listed modems can be updated by clicking the Refresh button at the top of the Listing Selection area of the main window This Refresh operation is performed on a selective basis To update the information for a single unit first select the unit to highlight its listing then click Refresh Multi ple units can be selected and updated in a similar manner If no units are selected clicking the Refresh button will result in all listed units being updated Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 21 Unit Listing and Selection Each listed unit is polled consecutively The status of the polling and retrieval of information is displayed in the Progress area of the window as shown in figure 3 16 Three attempts each with a two second time out are made to retrieve the current status of the unit If a VLoad Refresh action is unable to retrieve information from a target unit that event Fail is displayed in the Status box indicating that the IP address is either invalid or is not accessible on the network Refer to the event log for more detailed information such as which unit s failed the refresh attempt Status Total 1 4 Success 11 Fail 3 Progress Refresh 14 unit s Clear View Log Exit Figure 3 16 Progress Status Unit Refresh Order of the List The order of the unit listing can be modified in several ways Clicking on a c
96. tion allows a feature enhance ment upgrade for the selected modem unit s to be implemented through the use of a unique access code that is purchased from Comtech EF Data Put FAST Code To Unit 010 075 000 010 x I Same For All Selected Units FAST Feature Code Cancel Figure 3 26 Put FAST Code dialog The Put FAST Code function is operable for either a single unit or multiple units If multiple units are selected the Same For All Selected Units check box will appear providing the option to upgrade the group with this same feature Note however that since each unit requires a unique code Putting to multiple units will result in the appearance of a FAST Code prompt dialog for each unit Enter the 20 character hexidecimal access code in the FAST Feature Code box Click on the OK button to Put the FAST Code to the unit s The Progress area of the main window will display the transfer progress status Following a successful Put operation executing a Hard Reset will command the modem to reboot and load the new feature codes All Application Mode actions are recorded in the event log Clicking the View Log button opens the log file as shown in figure 3 27 VLoad User Guide Application Mode P load log Notepad AmE File Edit Format View Help 18 12 05 Get Application Port c001l Data rate Kbps 300 Source unit 010 075 000 010 18 12 06 010 075 000 010 Transferring 3622 packet s 1781892 bytes Image2 saved
97. to 239 1 2 4 since this is the Codecast Address of all Vipersat units when they are shipped from the factory If desired the IP address of the network interface card NIC on the local host machine can be specified to be used for the multicast This setting defaults to Any To change the mage to run on the modem click on the Select check box to enable these settings Chapter 3 Using VLoad Vipersat Mode 3 9 Main Window Description Because Codecast utilizes multicast with no verification the dialog displays the following IP multicast parameter settings Passes the number of transmissions to each unit default is 3 Pause the time in seconds between transmissions default is 5 sec Time to Live the maximum number of router hops seconds to reach a unit before the data packet expires default is 10 This parameter prevents possible looping of the packet transmission in the network These settings are editable however the default values are typically adequate for most networks The Send Codecast Termination setting enables the clearing of the Codecast port flag set in the targeted modem s for a recent Put operation that was not completed due to an event such as An interruption caused by a crash reboot of VLoad or the PC workstation A Cancel attempt that was unsuccessful in aborting the session Status Progress Area The lower right area of the main VLoad window is known as the Status Prog res
98. trademarks of their respective companies Printed in the United States of America Document Revision History Revision 0 1 Date 7 18 08 10 14 10 Description Revisions for software version 3 4 x product release Document part number changed from 22117 to MN 22117 New features Modem Support Modem model SLM 5650A Set Preferences New Digicast mode option available for Digicast networks Revisions for software version 3 5 x product release New features Modem Config File Compatibility with VMS data file type Write base modem parameters Put option for Streamload1 Set Preferences New Unrestricted mode option available for Put file validation inhibit Codecast Cancel sends abort command to modem New Send Codecast Termination reset option This Page is Intentionally Blank Chapter 1 General How to Use This Manual 1 1 Manual Organization 1 1 Chapter1 General 1 1 Chapter 2 VLoad Installation 1 1 Chapter 3 Using VLoad in Vipersat Mode 1 2 Chapter 4 Using VLoad in Digicast Mode 1 2 Appendix A Glossary 1 2 Conventions and References 1 2 Product Description 1 4 Introduction 1 4 VLoad Features 1 4 New inthis Release 1 5 Customer Support 1 6 Contact Information 1 6 Reader Comments Corrections 1 6 Chapter 2 VLoad Installation System R
99. ut Configuration the Same For All Selected Units check box will appear providing the option to perform the Put to the group using the same specified settings 3 36 VLoad User Guide Configuration Mode will receive the same IP Address setting that is specified in the config file This will result in the loss of communications with all but one of these units Therefore this method is only practicable for example when initially configuring units at a service depot prior to deploying them in an actual network Note When Putting a configuration to multiple units all of the selected units NOTE The option to save the new configuration parameter file to the unit s flash memory can be chosen by clicking the Save in Flash check box This option is not available for Codecast For the SLM 5650A modem the option to make this new configuration active can be chosen by clicking the Activate check box This is selectable for the SLM 5650A only for the CDM 570 570L modem the new configuration is always made active and this option will appear grayed out tion Put to a modem always be made active This allows any perfor mance problems caused by the new configuration to be discovered sooner rather than later i e a future modem reset Note When Save in Flash is chosen it is recommended that a new configura NOTE For a Put Configuration the File box at the top of the window is read only and shows the path and file name designated in th
100. wing sections Chapter 1 General Contains VLoad product description customer support information and manual conventions and references Chapter 2 VLoad Installation Covers the steps for installing the VLoad software application on a host PC workstation Chapter 1 General 1 1 How to Use This Manual Chapter 3 Using VLoad in Vipersat Mode Describes using VLoad for acting on the Application and Base Modem firm ware as well as the Configuration parameter file for selected VMS controlled modems Chapter 4 Using VLoad in Digicast Mode Describes using VLoad for updating the firmware and tuner and PID settings as well as setting transmission parameters for selected Digicast receivers Appendix A Glossary A glossary of terms that pertain to Vipersat satellite network technology Conventions and References The following conventions are utilized in this manual to assist the reader Note eee information relevant to the accompanying L Tip Provides complementary information that facilitates the associated actions or instructions Warning Provides precautionary text that describes a potentially hazardous situation Failure to take or avoid a specified action may result in damage to equipment Caution Provides explanatory text that notifies the reader of possible consequences of an action The following documents are referenced in this manual and provide supple mentary information for th
101. wscast Simple Network Management Protocol A protocol defining how devices from different vendors may be managed using a common network management system Satellite On The Move The ability of a mobile remote terminal to roam across satellite beams to preserve link integrity and to automatically connect from one satellite and or hub to another in a global network A network topology which if drawn as a logical representation resembles a star with a hub at the center Selective Time Division Multiple Access A multiple access technique where users time share access to a common channel with variable sized time slots allocated on usage A 9 Streamload Protocol SUM TCP IP TDM TDMA TFTP ToS Tx UDP UDP Multicast Unicast Upstream A proprietary Vipersat data streaming protocol Status Update Message A packet message that is sent by newer Vipersat modems e g SLM 5650A to the VMS every sixty seconds providing status update and operating parameter information T Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A standard for networking over unreliable transmission paths See also UDP Time Division Multiplexing A method of multiplexing that provides the transmission of two or more signals on the same communication path or chan nel but at different times by utilizing recurrent timeslots Time Division Multiple Access A multiple access technique where users contend for acces
102. y of the router application image from the modem and saves it either for back up purposes or to Put it to another modem The Get Application button is activated if a single unit is selected and deactivated grayed out when multiple units are selected Put Application This action replaces the router application image in the designated Save To slot for the modem with the chosen bin file When using the Codecast preference this action button is labeled either Codecast Application when units are selected or Codecast Application to ALL Units when no units are selected This button is activated if the file displayed in the File Selection frame is a valid application file confirmed by the display of the Vipersat modem s model and the file s creation time and date in the lower read only display in the File Selection area Ifa valid file is not currently selected this button will be grayed out Either browse to locate a valid file or first perform a Get Application operation on a modem unit that has the appropriate file Note For new modem types that have not yet been predefined in VLoad file validation can be inhibited by setting the Preferences to Unrestricted Using this preference in Application Mode will allow any application file to be Put to any modem type See the Unrestricted section on page 3 7 for more information Put FAST Code This action allows the operator to add a new FAST Fully Accessible Sy
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