Imagine Communications DAB VAX Dual Drive
The Imagine Communications VAX is a DAB digital radio and VHF TV solid-state transmitter built on Harris Broadcast PowerSmart 3D architecture, featuring a full broadband, single-amplifier design. This model has two exciters.
About
With this connector, it is possible to monitor and configure the transmitter itself, as well as to enable the trap notifications and their priorities.
Version Info
| Range | Description | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Initial version | No | Yes |
| 1.0.0.10 | Support for the Extended SD Transmitter MIB (VAXEXTENDED-DD-MIB) | No | No |
Product Info
| Range | Supported Firmware Version |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | 861-1150-012 F/01.01.0150 |
| 1.0.0.10 | 861-1150-012 F/01.01.0150 |
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.
Configuration of the LITE functionality
To configure the LITE functionality of the connector, on the Network Settings page, enable the parameter LITE PROTOCOL.
Usage
General
This page includes general information from the standard MIB-2, such as the device location, contact information, system name, uptime, etc.
Transmitter
On this page, you can configure transmitter behavior, such as the operation mode or the input. You can also monitor the state of the transmitter, e.g., the state of the inputs, and check for the presence of alarms and warnings.
Exciter A
On this page, you can configure the exciter A behavior, e.g., the input signal state. You can also monitor the state of the exciter, e.g., the state of the inputs, and check for the presence of alarms and warnings.
The value Undefined in any of the possible states is considered to be an exception and is grayed out.
Exciter B
On this page, you can configure the exciter B behavior, e.g., the input signal state. You can also monitor the state of the exciter, e.g., the state of the inputs, and check for the presence of alarms and warnings.
The value Undefined in any of the possible states is considered to be an exception and is grayed out.
Event Settings
On this page, you can enable or disable the traps.
Event priority
This page allows you to configure the priority of the notifications. Only values from 1 to 5 are allowed.
Web Interface
This page displays the web interface of the device. 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.
Notes
Note that there are 8 possible notifications that this connector can receive via traps (if enabled). When these traps are received, the corresponding parameters are repolled to update their state.