2 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The probe module is equipped with two RJ45 Ethernet ports and one SFP optical port. The user selects
which transport stream signal input to be used by the monitoring engine, either the Ethernet video/data
port or the SFP optical input. Management of the probe is conducted via the Ethernet management port
or alternatively in-band via the video/data ports.
VB220 Module
Monitoring Engine
SFP Video/Data *
RJ45 Video/Data *
ASI Input
ASI Output
Optional Demodulator Input(s)
1PPS
Ethernet Management
SNMP Traps
* Optional license enables simultaneous
use of RJ45 and SFP monitoring inputs
Figure 2.1: The VB220 Module – Principle of Operation
A simplified diagram of the alarm handling mechanisms of the Probe is shown in figure 2.2. The input
signals are continuously analyzed, and measured data are checked against user defined threshold values.
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