A comprehensive monitoring and supervision software system for Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) networks, providing real-time insights and robust alarming for efficient operational oversight



Multiple DAB ensembles are fully decoded and monitored in a single system and UI, making this a highly scalable platform for broadcasters and network operators

Features

Multiple inputs on a single display

Live audio levels, DLS and slide display

Frame rate and continuity counter for the incoming EDI stream

Instant group email notifications when an alarm is triggered

Audio silence detection settings for each subchannel in the ensemble

Downloadable alarm database for event history reporting

Service re-configuration logging to confirm changes have been applied to the ensemble

Highest security with TLS (HTTPS) and 2 factor authentication.

SNMP traps on status changes

PAD silence and MOT/DLS stall alerts to ensure slides and radio text are updated

 

Create and download silence reports






Email alert system


When audio or data silence is detected, the software triggers an email notification, alerting groups or individuals about the outage. This automated system ensures swift awareness and allows for timely troubleshooting to maintain a seamless user experience on the website.

Alongside the email alert for silence, an SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) trap is concurrently triggered. This SNMP trap communicates critical information about the outage to the network management system, enabling real-time monitoring and swift identification of the issue by network administrators or designated personnel.

This dual-notification system ensures comprehensive awareness and facilitates prompt resolution of any issue present on the ensemble.




  • Audio silence detected

    First visible on UI



    One of the monitored subchannel audio has become slient, the UI is alerting for audio silence.

  • Sending an SNMP Trap

    To inform the monitoring personnel

    Based on the user's alerting settings the software is sending an SNMP status change trap.

  • Sending an e-mail alert

    Informing engineers working remotely

    Using a secure SMTP server the software is sending customizable e-mail alerts to recepients or groups triggered by the selected event types (frame rate, stalling, silence, CRC, reconfiguration, etc).

  • Immediate action

    To restore content

    The robust alerting system empowers engineers to promptly detect and pinpoint errors, enabling effective action to maximize on-air time. This ensures adherence to SLAs and KPIs, delivering the highest level of service to service providers and listeners.

  • Content returning to good

    Following intervention, the content has been restored to its normal state.


    The user interface showing that the audio content of the service has returned to normal.
    With the "Play button" the engineers can verify the presence of the audio.

  • Sending an SNMP Trap

    To inform the monitoring personnel

    Based on the user's alerting settings the software is sending an "OK" SNMP status change trap using Factum Radioscape's own SNMP Agent.

  • Sending an e-mail alert

    Informing engineers working remotely

    Using a secure SMTP server the software is sending customizable e-mail(s) to recepient(s) or group(s) triggered by the selected event type(s) informing the monitoring personnel that the status of the service returned to normal.

  • Create reports

    With one click to summarize events and timelines

    The Multimonitor's integrated reporting system allows for the creation of customizable service reports, tailored to specific values, capturing every ensemble event. This ensures transparency and comprehensive documentation of all occurrences.

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Silence reporting

       Reports can be tailored to specific values.
       The reporting system captures every ensemble event.

       The reporting system captures every ensemble event.
       This includes a comprehensive recording of all occurrences, leaving no events undocumented.

       The primary objective is to maintain transparency in reporting.
       Users can access detailed information about each event, promoting clarity and understanding.

       The reporting system provides thorough documentation.
       Users can rely on detailed records, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the system's performance.


Content in focus


Decoding of all or a selection of subchannels in a DAB multiplex allows the operator to verify the on-air content; VU meters for audio presence and level checking, audio playout, DLS/DL+ and slideshow display ensures each service is of highest quality for listeners

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Logging events

Detailed reporting of availability data, error statistics and service configurations are provided through a comprehensive logging database which can be specified through simple component, status, and time/date filters.




Technical Specifications

The software operates as a service and is accessible through a secure HTTPS connection to the web Graphical User Interface. SNMP traps and a comprehensive API allows MultiMonitor to integrate with data management consoles.


Industrial PC (IPC)

   Intel i5/i7 CPU (Coffee Lake generation or newer)
   Memory - 8GB RAM
   Storage - 2GB free disk capacity for installation
   Redundant Power Supply Units recommended

Virtual Machine (VM)

Intel Xeon E5/Silver CPU (Coffee Lake generation or newer) Suitable RAM, SSD/HDD to accommodate the required number of
Virtual Machines:

   16 vCPUs of which (minimum per VM): 2 Sockets 8 Cores per Socket
   Memory - 8GB RAM
   Storage - 2GB free disk capacity for installation

Operating environment (OS)

   Windows Operating System:
               Windows 10 Pro (build 20H2 or newer) or
               Windows 11 Pro (build 21H2 or newer) or
               Windows Server 2019 (build 20H2 or newer)


    Linux Operating System:
               Ubuntu v24.0 or newer
               Debian v12 or newer


Containers

   Multimuxa supports deployment in a containerised environment, via either Linux/Windows hosts and containers.

   Compatible systems include:
               Docker v22 and newer

Please contact Factum Radioscape support if you are interested in deploying digital radio in a containerised environment



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To access a demo system

Call us on:

+44 (0) 20 7126 8170


or submit a request