Softel vFlex Inserter
This connector is used to monitor the Softel vFlex Inserter server, a tool for the processing and injection of data into the broadcast stream.
VFlex is a multi-purpose, rack-mounted ancillary data processor and inserter. It can receive, process and insert ancillary data, and is able to generate and insert clocks, bugs and other graphics into the transport stream. It also supports remote management for both configuration updates and error monitoring and correction.
About
This connector uses HTTP sessions to obtain the configuration XML and the HTTP page of the vFlex, which contain the information shown in the element.
Version Info
| Range | Key Features | Based on | System Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x [SLC Main] | Initial version | - | - |
Product Info
| Range | Supported Firmware |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | 4.6.16-1 |
System Info
| Range | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant | Linked Components | Exported Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | No | Yes | - | - |
Installation and configuration
Creation
HTTP Main connection
This connector uses an HTTP connection and requires the following input during element creation:
HTTP CONNECTION:
- IP address/host: The IP/URL of the server
- IP port: The port used by the HTTP server, by default 80.
- Bus address: bypassproxy.
Configuration of Authentication
In order for the connector to work and poll information, the User Name and Password must be configured on the General page. Otherwise, no information can be obtained.
Usage
General
The Authentication area on this page contains the parameters that need to be configured to communicate with the server.
The page also contains information on the unit (corresponding to the Unit ID device page) and the Watchdog state (corresponding to the Main Configuration device page).
LAN
This page displays all the LAN and SNMP data, including IP addresses, domains, and the ports configuration.
Serial
This page contains the Serial Port Configuration Table, which contains the configuration for all the serial ports supported by the system.
Video Control
This page contains both the Video Input and Video Output table, which contain the configuration info for each input and output, respectively.
Streams
This page displays the Output Stream Configuration table, containing the line configuration per resolution. It also contains the information present on the Output Lines device page (in the Output Line, Source, Input Line, Stream Mode and Stream columns).
Subtitle Services
This page lists the subtitle services, showing whether they are active or not, and displaying the corresponding configuration.
Regeneration Services
This page contains the data regarding the regeneration service setup for 1080i50, including its state, type, input, and the VBI Lines.
GPIs
This page displays information on all the GPIs available in the system, including their behavior on encountering a change.
GPOs
This page displays information on all the GPOs available in the system, including their behavior on encountering a change.
Relays
This page displays information on all the relays available in the system, including their behavior on encountering a change.
Logging
This page contains information for both the loggers and the appenders. There are four different appenders present in the system: File, Rolling File, ODBC (database) and Console.
Web page
This page displays the webpage provided by 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
This connector requires an external dll file (HtmlAgilityPack.dll). This file needs to be present in the DMA's ProtocolScripts folder.