QBIT Q561
The Qbit Q561 is an IP audio encoder that can handle up to 8 digital (or 4 analog) stereo input channels simultaneously, delivering them as elementary streams via IP.
About
This connector allows not only the complete monitoring of the QBit Q561 device, but also the configuration and control of every single parameter, including input and output flows. The current range, 1.1.0.x, is built using the latest firmware, which introduced several new functions and optimizations.
Note that any upgrade to the current range 1.1.0.x will cause the loss of all history built by previous versions.
Version Info
| Range | Description | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Initial version | No | Yes |
| 1.1.0.x | New firmware version | Yes | Yes |
Product Info
| Range | Supported Firmware Version |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Unknown |
| 1.1.0.x | v2.245 |
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:
- IP port: The IP port of the device.
- 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 the main system parameters, such as the name, type and language. It also displays the real-time status of the system, including the temperature and power supply. A page button provides access to more detailed power supply information.
Via page buttons, you can configure the System Network and System Time configuration. There are several other buttons, which among others allow you to reboot the device in various ways and save the configuration.
Finally, this page also provides direct access to the Traps, Signals, ISDN and Service Info subpages.
Encoder/Decoder
On the left, this page displays the Encoder Table, Global Sampler Rate and Rate Slave Mode. On the right, the Decoder Table is displayed. Both tables allow you to both monitor and configure every input channel.
Both for the encoder and for the decoder, page buttons provide access to additional configuration pages, such as Ancillary, Alarms and Common configuration. The encoder section also contains a configuration page for every supported encoding algorithm (MPEG-1 Layer II, AAC, HE-AAC1, HE-AAC2, LPCM, APTX and G7xx), while the decoder section contains the Backup, Tools, ES Receive and TS Receive configuration pages.
PSI
This page provides access to the Transport Stream and Program configuration, including the configuration of all elementary streams.
Output
This page allows you to monitor and configure the output flows. You can switch the output mode as well as configure all related output parameters, including FEC and Repetition Time.
Alarms
This page contains the general alarms related to the Audio Level.
Statistics
This page contains various statistical tables regarding decoding actions, such as IP Bitrate, Lost Packets and Jitter.
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. In addition, the QBit Q561 web interface is currently not supported by Internet Explorer.