The module allows the RS-232 interface parameter settings of the computer connected to the satellite receiver data link and the via-satellite control module configuration for the Professional Studio XP-I package with the Network Controller/Station Server options. Network Controller is configured on the uplink station and the Station Server on each local station.

The Settings interface allows the RS-232 interface settings and the way the system responds to the commands received from the NCP (network control processor).

System DeviceName > specifies the port connected to the satellite receiver / transmitter data line.

RS - 232 Baudrate > the speed the data transmission / receiving is done.

RS - 232 Parity, RS - 232 Data bits, RS - 232 Stop bits > sets the work mode of the interface (parity bits, data bits, stop bits).

RTS > request to send signal.

DTR > data terminal ready signal.

BREAK > interrupt signal detection.

XON > XON/XOFF flow control signal.

Synchronize Network > if the network synchronize signal is used. Its active state allows the local station automatic start in the case of accidental satellite communication breakdown. When the connection is restored the local stations are synchronized again with the central station.

Station NCP ID > the network ID from which the station belongs.

Auto Play > sets the time the local station starts automatically after a satellite connection breakdown.

ReSynchro > sets the time the local station is re-synchronized with the central station (if there is a stable satellite connection) taking over the broadcast.

Note:

Auto play and ReSynchro parameters are enabled only if the Synchronize Network signal is active and the NCP control MAP specifies the period of time controlled via- satellite.

Open Device / Close Device - allows the start and the stop of the communication interface when altering the settings.

Note:

The RS-232 interface setting is done only with the interface switched off.

NCP Control MAP - specifies the time when the local station is controlled via satellite. This means that synchronizing signals, loading and playing commands etc. are received.

The week is divided in days and the days in time intervals. If the time interval is checked, the broadcast system will consider the signals that are transmitted on the data line of the receiver and will execute the received commands. In a time like this if a malfunction occurs (satellite connection loss) and the Synchronize Network signal is active, the local station switches on automatic broadcast until the satellite connection is restored and the audio signal of the Central Station will be received automatically.

NCP Manager > runs only on the Central Station of a network and implements direct command functions for the local stations.

Set Network DATE&TIME > allows the system time setting in the entire network and by doing so synchronizes the local stations with the central station.

Shut Down SINCHRO System > shuts down the synchronization system for the local stations even if the station is in the satellite controlled time intervals. Used in emergency cases or repairs that cannot be postponed.

Start SINCHRO System > allows the start of the synchronization system if it was stopped with the “Shut Down Synchro System” command.

Set Network To Playlist Generator Mode > Sets the automatic work mode for the local stations. Used to start the local broadcast in case the satellite transmission is stopped on purpose. Used in repair cases, or other situations when the satellite connection is interrupted for various reasons.

Set Network To Satellite Mode > Re-synchronizes the local stations for the broadcast take over from the central station. Also restarts the satellite receiver incoming signal acquisition interface.

NCP Messages > allows the monitoring of the received/sent signals that comes on the data line of the satellite receiver. The interface is active on both Network Controller and Station Server modules.

The log files for the satellite signals can be found on the following path: c:\studioII\ \programs\report\NCPMessages and there are directories for each year, month, day etc.

The automatic synchronizing system for the commercial brakes is made by filling the local commercial brakes with recordings from the NetSynch palette (Programs Department > Music Box Editor >NetSynch) until the time is the same. The brakes length is automatically sent to the local stations by the central station when the command for loading a commercial brake is initiated.