Opticum 403P: CI module is not recognized
If the Sat Receiver Opticum 403P has a problem with the CI module, it can have various causes. How to find out why. Most of the time, you can solve the problem without help.
General problems with the CI interface at Opticum
- The slot is a bit inconvenient in the devices, the module gets warm. Doing so can cause the module or card to loosen. Check that everything is plugged in correctly.
- Check whether the card is activated and is generally running. The best way to find out is on another device with a CI interface.
- It should be on one softwareProblem, this can often be solved by disconnecting the receiver from the mains for a few minutes, i.e. pulling the plug. Switching off normally is of no use. You may also need to update the software.
Solve CI problems with the 403P by updating
- Obtain the latest update of the. From the manufacturer's homepage Firmware. To do this, you have to connect the Opticum 403P with an RS-232cable, i.e. connect a null modem cable to the serial interface of the computer. Note that the PC and the receiver must be switched off for the connection.
- Now just switch on the PC. Download the appropriate file. Unzip You this. The file must be in the .abs format.
- Now open the corresponding Upgrade.exe file. Select the port via which the PC is connected to the receiver.
- Now look for the appropriate update. In that case you should select "all sw + bootloader". Click on "Update" and on "Next".
- Now switch on the Opticum 403P within 15 seconds. The upgrade will now start automatically. Under no circumstances switch off the PC or the receiver while the update is in progress.
No CI module - what to do?
The message "no CI module" does not mean that you do not have a television set ...
If the problem with the CI module persists, contact the Support.
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