Using the Equipment
Current Status
Message
Reason Result
NO CARD INSERTED Smart card is missing Descrambling not possible
INCORRECT CONAX
CARD
The Interface Version of the smart card
does not match that supported by the IRD
Descrambling not possible
INCORRECT CARD The Interface Version is not returned by
the smart card
Descrambling not possible
CARD PROBLEM -
CHECK CARD
The IRD is unable to reset and/or
communicate with the smart card
Descrambling not possible
3.11.8.6 Front Panel
3.11.8.6.1 Current Status
This is a general text field, which describes the status of the Conax CA system
within the unit. It can have the values as described in the Conax CA Status
Messages section above.
CONAX |CURRENT STATUS:
5.2.1 |No ACCESS – GEOGRAPHICAL BLACKOUT
3.11.8.6.2 IRD Software Version
This provides the current unit software version, this is the same as displayed on
menu 1.2.1 SW VERSION.
CONAX |IRD SOFTWARE VERSION:
5.2.2.1 |10.0.0
3.11.8.6.3 Interface Version
This shows the Interface Version supported by the smart card in use. This is
returned from the smart card when it is inserted. The RX8330C will only support the
Interface Version 0x40, any other version returned by the smart card will be rejected
by the IRD and descrambling cannot proceed.
CONAX |INTERFACE VERSION
5.2.2.2 |0X40
3.11.8.6.4 Chip ID
The Chip ID states a unique chipset identity for the RX8330C in use. The Chip ID is
required by the operator so that the smart card can be paired to the chipset of the
IRD. Once paired, the smart card can release the appropriate protection keys for
decrypting encrypted control words and link protected messages.