Monroe Electronics R189se - Manual (Page 6)

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1 Getting Started with the One-Net
SE
1.1 Introduction
The One-Net
SE
is an Emergency Alert System (EAS) Digital Encoder/Decoder platform. The
One-Net
SE
is built with the latest digital PC computer technology. The One-Net
SE
encoding/decoding technology is software based, and is built upon the Linux OS. The One-
Net
SE
core hardware is a standard PC motherboard and digital audio sound cards. The One-
Net
SE
is easy to upgrade, not requiring custom ROMS. The One-Net
SE
also exploits the
benefits of modern network technology. It is fully operable over a LAN using secure network
protocols. In addition, it supports existing methods of device control using a serial port. The
One-Net
SE
is representative of the continuing advance of PC hardware into technological
areas that only a few years ago required custom hardware.
1.2 Features
The One-Net
SE
provides a number of features for easier management of FCC EAS
requirements. The One-Net
SE
has been designed to improve the EAS system for Radio and
TV broadcasters, Cable TV Headend facilities, LP1 and LP2 designated stations, and Public
Safety and Emergency Service personnel.
One-Net
SE
hardware specs

2x20 backlit LCD display for monitoring unit and decoder status

Operational status LED

Alert decoding/output LED

Cool running, low power CPU

Two ethernet ports for network access

Base unit has 3 “F” connector antenna inputs for up to 3 internal AM/FM/ NOAA
radios

SSD drive

3.5mm mini-jack stereo audio output port

3.5mm mini-jack microphone input

1 RS-232 Serial port, supports numerous existing EAS character generator protocols.

USB ports will support extra serial ports, printers, modems, wireless Ethernet, flash
drives, etc.

VGA out for console or desktop GUI interface

One NTSC/PAL video output

BNC Video output
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