Operating the Equipment Remotely
4.1 Remote Control
4.1.1 Introduction
The Multi-Format Receiver can be remotely controlled in a variety of ways. The
basic control methods are:
• nCompass Control
• Third-party application using SNMP MIB protocol
• Third-party application using Alteia remote control protocol (RS-232/RS-485)
• Director (over-air)
Common for all control methods is that the Multi-Format Receiver needs to be set-
up to accept the remote control handling. Once in remote control mode, it cannot be
locally controlled unless the remote control is deactivated.
4.1.2 Remote Protocol Control Documentation
For information about remote control protocols contact Ericsson.
4.1.3 Configuring the Unit for Remote Control via SNMP Port
For the unit to be controlled via the SNMP Ethernet port, the control mode of the
Multi-Format Receiver needs to be set to Network (SNMP).
Table 4.1 Configuring the Serial Remote Port and Activating Remote Protocol
(SNMP)
Step Action Result
1. Go to menu 7.1. Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’.
2. Press Edit. Displays ‘FRONT PANEL’.
3.
Press the down pushbutton and
select ‘NETWORK (SNMP)’.
The settings should be set to match the
external control host.
4. Press Save. The unit is ready for Remote Control.
Note: The remote control protocols are not contained as a part of the product. An
additional license fee, NDA or other agreement with Ericsson may be
necessary to obtain the information required to control the product remotely.
4.1.4 Configuring the Unit for Remote Control Via the Serial Remote Port
For the unit to be controlled via RS-232 or RS-485, the control mode of the Multi-
Format Receiver needs to be set to Serial Remote and serial remote protocol must
be chosen (RS-232 Alteia or RS-485 Alteia).
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