Operating the Equipment Remotely
Table 4.2 Configuring the Serial Remote Port and Activating Remote Protocol
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 ‘SERIAL REMOTE’.
The settings should be set to match the external
control host.
4. Press Save. The unit is ready for Remote Control.
Once the communication parameters are entered correctly, set the system into
remote mode for the external computer to gain control of the unit:
Step Action Result
1. Go to menu 7.1.2. Displays ‘SERIAL REMOTE PROTOCOL’.
2. Press Edit. Toggle between RS-232 Alteia or RS-485 Alteia.
3.
Chose between RS-232 Alteia
or RS-485 Alteia.
The settings should be set to match the external
control host.
4. Press Save. The unit is ready for Remote Control.
4.1.5 Configuring the Unit for Remote Control Over-air
4.1.5.1 Overview
For the unit to be controlled via over-air control (OAC), the control mode of the Multi-
Format Receiver needs to be set to Director NCP.
Table 4.3 Activating Director NCP Remote Control
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 ‘DIRECTOR NCP’.
The settings should be set to match the external
control host.
4. Press Save. The unit is ready for OAC.
4.1.5.2 OAC Lockout
Once the unit is in OAC control mode, it is possible for the remote control operator
to issue a local lockout command to the Receiver. This will effectively deny the local
user access to configuring the unit.
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