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6780 NXG-MFR Mainframe (12 Module Slots)
6781 NXG-CNTRL Master Controller Module (Controls Entire Platform)
6782 NXG-PS Power Supply (2x Required for Redundancy)
NeXgen Gateway Platform Base
NXG Platform
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å Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly,
the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater
than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing
the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient
temperature per Section 2.3.
å Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that
the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
å Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such
that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
å Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of
the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the
circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate
consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing
this concern.
å Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be
maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other
than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).
å Read all safety and operating instructions before you operate the unit.
å Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.
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å Follow all installation, operating, and use instructions.
å Unplug the unit from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp
cloth for cleaning the exterior of the unit.
å Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue,
as they may cause hazards, and will void the warranty.
å Do not operate the unit in high-humidity areas, or expose it to water or
moisture.
å Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
å Do not block or cover slots and openings in the unit. These are provided for
a radiator or heat register. Do not place the unit in an enclosure such as a cabinet
without proper ventilation. Do not mount equipment in the rack space directly
above or below the unit.
å Operate the unit using only the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. Unplug the unit power cord by gripping the plug, not the cord.
å The unit is equipped with a three-wire ground-type plug. This plug will fit only
into a ground-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact an electrician to replace the outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the ground-type plug.
å Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
The STOP sign symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of REQUIRED operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions that if not followed, may result in
product failure or destruction.
(servicing) instructions.
within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.
å Be sure that the outdoor components of the antenna system are grounded in
the following diagram:
å We strongly recommend using an outlet that contains surge suppression or
ground fault protection. For added protection during a lightning storm, or when
the unit is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the unit and the antenna. This
will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surges.
å Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing the antenna, take extreme care to avoid touching such power lines or
circuits, as contact with them can be fatal.
å Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire
or electrical shock.
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may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause fire or
electrical shock.
å Do not attempt to service the unit yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage and will void the warranty. Refer all servicing
to authorized service personnel.
å Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service
personnel whenever the following occurs:
o The power supply cord or plug is damaged;
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o The unit has been exposed to rain or water;
o The unit has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged;
o The unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.
å When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by Blonder Tongue. Unauthorized substitutions
may damage the unit or cause electrical shock or fire, and will void the warranty.
å Upon completion of any service or repair to the unit, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to ensure that the unit is in proper operating condition.
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• One (1) 10 GigE SFP+
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• LED Indicators for Power, Temperature, Fans, and All
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• Alarm Summary and Event Logs
• System Status of All Modules
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• Firmware Updates to Modules
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• Supports Fully-redundant Deployments in IP-based
• Full Management of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Forwarding
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• 12 Module Slots
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Filters
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The
- Master Controller Module, Mainframe, and Power Supplies provide:
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RJ45 ports for 1000Base-T Ethernet (GigE) interface; used for for the following: IP input/outputs,
Control Management, EAS Triggers, and Guide Data.
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• Blinking Green/Amber = Update in Progress
• Solid Red = Update Failed
• Solid Amber = Update Warning; Master Controller Update File not Found.
• Solid Green = Update Completed
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• Solid Green = Voltages/currents are normal
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• Solid Amber = Master Controller temperature is high.
• Solid Green = Master Controller temperature is normal.
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• Solid Red = Outside of exceeded acceptable speed range (too fast)
• Solid Amber = Outside of nominal speed range (slightly too fast or slightly too slow)
• Solid Green = Speed is good
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Master Controller MC
Power Supply PS 1 / PS 2
32Ch QAM Modulator 32 QAM Out
24 Prog CableCARD In CableCARD
IP SPTS In/Out IP SPTS I/O
IP MPTS In IP SPTS In
Pro:Idiom for IP P:I IP
Pro:Idiom for QAM P:I QAM
24 Prog Clear QAM In ClearQAM
EAS Processor EAS Proc
EPG EPG
The following chart provides an easy way to view and locate the various released modules by name within the dashboard.
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Mainframe
General
Dimensions (W x D x H): 19.0 x 18.6 x 8.72 inches (483 x 472 x 221 mm)
Power: 100-240 VAC
Power Consumption: 16 W (Master Controller Only)
Weight: 17 lbs (7.7 kg)
Operating Temperature: 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
Storage Temperature: -13 to 158 °F (-25 to 70 °C)
Operating Humidity: 0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max, non-condensation
Storage Humidity: 0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max, non-condensation
Alarms/Monitoring/Control
Status: Indicator LEDs for Power, Fans, Temp, and all
network connectors
Remote Monitoring/
Control:
GUI-based menu via Web browsers
SNMP traps for system alarms
(future)
E-mail for system alarms
Master Controller Module
Input/Output
IP:
GigE:
SFP +:
4x RJ45 for IP input/outputs and control
1x 10 GbE data port for distribution of IP streams to all
modules as needed, and control of entire platform
Power Supply
General
Dimensions (W x D x H): 2.15 x 9.0 x 1.57 inches (54.5 x 228.6 x 40.0 mm)
Power:
IN:
OUT:
100-240 VAC; 9A; 50/60 Hz
12 VDC; 54.2A; 650 W Max
Power Capacity: 650 W (Each)
Weight: 1.8 lbs (0.81 kg)
Operating Temperature: 23 to 122 °F (-5 to 50 °C)
Storage Temperature: 40 to 158 °F (-40 to 70 °C)
Operating Humidity: 5 to 96% RH @ 45 °C max, non-condensation
Storage Humidity: 5 to 96% RH @ 45 °C max, non-condensation
Model Stock # Description
NXG-MFR
NXG-CNTRL
NXG-PS
6780
6781
6782
Mainframe - 5RU Chassis; 12 Module Slots; 60 Gb Capacity Back Plane w/Fans & Air Filter
Master Controller Module - Controls Entire Platform
Power Supply - (2) Required for Redundancy
ClearQAM
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CableCARD
Encryption
PowerKey
DigiCipher
NDS
Clear QAM
(QAM Module)
COAX
Local Content
Pro:Idiom
IP or QAM
COAX
IP
COAX RF
IP Content
over Fiber
or Ethernet
FIBER
10 GigE SFP+
IP DRM
AES Key
Interchange
IP CAT6
QUAD GigE RJ45
IP 4xHDMI
(non HDCP)
Transcoding H.264 to MPEG-2
CAT6
IP
IP DRM
DTCP-IP
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Some air movement is advisable in enclosed rack cabinets.
Excessive heat will shorten the life of components and individual module(s). Power supply performance will also be degraded
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Locate the Power Supplies (sold separately) and face each power supply
slots (Figure 2.3).
To properly install, the LEDs and green tab
hear a click. Once done, proceed with the second power module the
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units default IP address. To do so, follow these steps:
Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable to your computer.
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The following steps explain how to do this for a computer with , or
(Note: Can be found using the search box in the Start Menu or for Windows 8.x, the Start Screen)
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Open a web browser on your computer (Chrome or Firefox is recommended)
and enter the following URL address
(Figure 4.2a) will appear.
When logged in as Admin, the user has read and write permission. Only
Username = (case-sensitive)
Password = (case-sensitive)
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As shown in Figure 4.2b
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installed module in the numbered slot. To review how the physical slots are numbered, please see the product diagram
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issues that may arise.
Indicates the module slot number or system component.
• MC is the Master Controller Module
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installed within, otherwise the other columns of data remain empty for each slot.
• and PS2 both display data pertaining to the two power supply modules.
• displays data for each of the four system fans on the chassis.
• displays data pertaining to the logging system.
Indicates the module or system component name. For the installed modules on slot 1-12, there will also
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Types of messages under status column for each fan.
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percentage.
The logging system does not have any status messages within the Status column.
Indicates one of the following,
• Temperature the Master
Controller (MC) is currently running at. The
temperatures are measured in both Farenheit and
Celsius.
• Temperature each module is currently
running at. The temperatures are measured in
both Farenheit and Celsius.
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power supply are measured: Output Temperature,
PFC Temperature, Inlet Temperature, Outlet
Temperature. The temperatures are measured in
both Farenheit and Celsius.
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speed, of each fan in the chassis.
• : Current size of the system log by percentage.
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Types of messages under status column.
• indicates the module is working without errors.
• indicates that one or more errors have been detected. See the message log below or navigate to the full Log
using the menu at the top.
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155 °F
68 °C
ErrorWarning
Normal Temperature
170 °F
76 °C
140 °F
60 °C
ErrorWarning
Normal Temperature
149 °F
65 °C
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Error ErrorWarning WarningNormal Range
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the MPEG Program used in all PSI tables for this stream. Range is 1 - 65,535.
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The bitrate is calculated over a period
in Mbps
The peak bitrate consistently shows the
maximum bitrate of that program in Mbps.
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Reboots the module.
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to the network.
the subnet mask allows the user to access it from another network via the web interface. Factory Default
is 255.255.255.0 for local subnet.
the gateway address of unit, allowing the user to access it from another network via the web
interface. The gateway address should be in the same subnet as IP Address.
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the user can set the outgoing SMTP email server address here.
requirements of the SSL server.
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allows the user to choose the level of severity of event messages to send via email. The
levels goes from least to greatest as follows: Info, Success, Warning, Error, Alarm.
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separated with commas.
the user can use any e-mail address to indicate where the messages are being sent from.
be separated with commas.
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The following severity messages can be chosen individually or enable them all easily by
• messages appear in
• messages appear in
• messages appear in and indicates an event was logged pertaining to an issue that did
not cause a loss of service.
• messages appear in and indicates an event was logged that caused or may cause loss of service.
• messages appear as and indicates an ongoing event was logged that
the user may enable or disable the event log monitoring of any or all modules.
happen.
(Minimum: 1, Maximum: 100,000)
To save the full event log, right-click and choose "Save link as...". The log can then be saved to a user-chosen
Click this to clear the event log.
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