FOR-A FA-9500
This is an SNMP-based protocol for the FOR-A FA-9500. The FA-9500 is a single-channel multipurpose signal processor intended for a variety of applications including master control, mobile production, post-production services, live production and more.
About
This connector was designed to work only with model FA-9500. It allows the user to monitor the state of the fans and power supplies. The status of the many inputs and outputs of this equipment can also be monitored. In addition, certain parameters of the video conversion can be configured. SNMPv2 Get commands are used to read information from the device. SNMPv2 Set commands are used to write information to the device.
Version Info
| Range | Description | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Initial version | No | Yes |
| 1.1.0.x | Version compatible with firmware 8.10 (parameters added in correspondence with the MIB update). | Yes | Yes |
Product Info
| Range | Supported Firmware Version |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | 8.00 |
| 1.1.0.x | 8.10 |
Installation and configuration
Creation
SNMP main connection
This connector uses a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) connection and requires the following input during element creation:
SNMP CONNECTION:
- IP address/host: The polling IP of the device.
SNMP Settings:
- Port number: The port of the connected device, by default 161.
- Get community string: The community string used when reading values from the device, by default public.
- Set community string: The community string used when setting values on the device, by default private.
Usage
General
This page contains general information, such as System Description and System Uptime.
Several page buttons provide access to more information about Interfaces, as well as IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP and SNMP statistics.
Unit
This page displays information related to the device itself, such as its Serial Number and Software Version.
It also allows you to check the optional SW and HW modules installed in this unit.
Status
This page provides information about the operational status of the fans, power supplies, inputs and outputs.
Video
This page allows you to configure the video processing settings for the two Frame Synchronizers included in this device, and allows you to perform up/down/cross conversion of the video signal.
Audio
On this page, you can configure the mapping of audio channels from any input to any output. You can also mute or unmute the output sound with the Audio Master Mute parameter.
System
This page allows you to bypass the input signals directly to the output. It also allows you to send video and audio test signals to the output.
Web Interface
This page provides access to the web interface of the device. However, note that the client machine has to be able to access the device, as otherwise it will not be possible to open the web interface.