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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

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  • Page 1 User Manual AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface version 3.2 SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS...
  • Page 2 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface © 2011 Newtec Cy N.V. The material contained in this document is confidential and intended for use only by parties authorised by Newtec. All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced,...

  • Page 3: Compliancy Statements

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Compliancy Statements COMPLIANCY STATEMENTS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Newtec Cy N.V. declare that our product AZ110 with type identifiers: NTC2277 NTC2280 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements of European Union Directive 1999/5/EC Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive Essential Requirement 3.1(a), 3.1 (b), 3.2.
  • Page 4 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Compliancy Statements TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) (Directive 2002/95/EC) The undersigned hereby confirms the following statement: We hereby declare that this equipment is compliant to the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.
  • Page 5 We are committed to meeting our legal obligations under REACH, as a manufacturer of articles and as a downstream user of chemicals products. In order to comply with the REACH regulation, Newtec Cy N.V. has put into place processes and procedures to ensure implementation and compliance with the...

  • Page 6: Safety Regulations

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Safety Regulations SAFETY REGULATIONS Please read this chapter before you install and use this equipment. To ensure your safety, the equipment has been designed to comply with the following safety standard:...
  • Page 7 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Safety Regulations Additional safety requirements for Finland, Norway and Sweden Telecommunication connections and cable distribution system. Special conditions apply to the use of this equipment in Finland, Sweden and Norway due to different earthing arrangements in these countries.
  • Page 8 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Safety Regulations Laser Safety Statement This statement is valid when option AG02 (ASI + Optical ASI) is orderd. Refer to the section Options on page ‘xiii’. The product is a class 1 laser product in accordance with: •...
  • Page 9 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Safety Regulations This equipment has been tested and was found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 10 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Safety Regulations Environmental Operating the equipment in an environment other than that stated in the specifications also invalidates the safety compliance. Do not use the equipment in an environment in which the unit is exposed to: •...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Newtec and in line with good practice. The warranty does not apply to items, normally consumed in operation, or which have a normal lifetime inherently shorter than the warranty stated above, such as, without limitation, fuses or lamps.

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface About this manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL This document provides a quick overview on how to easily set up the AZ110 with ASI interface for the most common use cases. This document is intended to help first time users: •...
  • Page 13 Related documentation • The Reference Manual describes all parameters that can be set or monitored on the AZ110. There are separate reference manuals for the AZ110 with ASI interface and for the AZ110 with ASI and Gigabit Ethernet interface (DualFlow Interface);...

  • Page 14: Equalink *

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface About this manual Options Ordering AZ 110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator n° Default Configuration DVB Modulator, SNMP Modulation & Baud rate: DVB-S 5Mbaud AZ110 Input interface: ASI interface + Rate adaptor...
  • Page 15 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface About this manual Modulation & Baud rate DVB-S Q/8PSK, 16QAM 5Mbaud Default DVB-S Q/8PSK, 16QAM 15Mbaud* AB-02 DVB-S Q/8PSK, 16QAM 30Mbaud* AB-03 DVB-S Q/8PSK, 16QAM 45Mbaud* AB-04 DVB-S/S2 QPSK 5Mbaud*...

  • Page 16: Version

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface About this manual Feedback Newtec encourages your comments concerning this document. We are committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. Please send any comments by contacting us at documentation@newtec.eu Please include document and any comment, error found or suggestion for improvement you have concerning this document.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Compliancy Statements ..................ii Safety Regulations ....................v Maintenance ......................x About this manual ....................xi Table of contents ....................xvi Introduction ......................19 Description ......................19 Key Features ....................20 Installation ......................21...
  • Page 18 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Table of contents Management Using the Ethernet Interface .............44 5.4.1 Cabling ......................44 5.4.2 Settings ......................44 Protocols used to Monitor and Control the Device .........45 5.5.1 Remote Monitor and Control Protocol (RMCP) ...........45 5.5.2...
  • Page 19 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Table of contents BISS ........................81 8.2.1 Overview ......................81 8.2.2 Security Approach ..................82 8.2.3 Modes of Operation ..................82 AES Content Protection ..................84 8.3.1 Content Protection ..................85 8.3.2 Key Management ..................85 8.3.3 Operation of AES ..................90...

  • Page 20: Introduction

    DSNG and distribution applications over satellite in full compliance with the DVB standards. Depending on the applications and the activated features, the AZ110 can be used in conjunction with set-top boxes, professional integrated receivers/decoders or satellite demodulators such as the AZ910.

  • Page 21: Key Features

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Introduction Key Features • DVB-S2 and DVB-DSNG/S compliant; • QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK; • Data rates up to 216 Mbit/s; • ASI or optical ASI transport stream interfaces; • L-band monitoring output;...

  • Page 22: Installation

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Installation 2 INSTALLATION Rack Mounting The equipment is designed to operate in a 19-inch rack system conforming to IEC 60297. When mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, the device must be sustained by L-profiles.

  • Page 23: Ac Power Supply

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Installation AC Power Supply This equipment is provided with a protective earth incorporated in the power cord. Be careful to insert the mains plug only in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact (TN type power supply).

  • Page 24: Physical Description

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Physical Description 3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Front Panel Description Figure 2- Front Panel of the AZ 110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator The device can be configured, controlled and monitored using the front panel. The front panel consists out of the following parts.

  • Page 25: Back Panel Description

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Physical Description Back Panel Description The back panel connections available depend on the specific hardware configuration of your device. The back panel consists of several hardware modules. In the next paragraphs these modules are described in more detail.
  • Page 26 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Physical Description Serial Monitoring and Control via RS485/RS232 MON & CTRL Figure 8 - Serial Monitoring and Control Connector The modulator contains the hardware for the RS485 and RS232 interface.

  • Page 27: High Stability

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Physical Description Contact Closure Alarm Outputs Figure 9 - Contact Closure Alarm Outputs The dry contact closure alarm contacts can be used to connect to a redundancy switching system. Figure 10- Modulator Alarm Connector Pin Connection Pin 2 and 4 are either floating or tied to chassis ground.
  • Page 28 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Physical Description Ethernet Connection A standard RJ-45 connector provides connection to an Ethernet hub in a LAN (10/100BaseT). You can set the IP address and subnet mask from the front panel.

  • Page 29: Sub Back Panel Descriptions

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Physical Description 3.2.2 Sub Back Panel Descriptions In this section the optional back panels are listed. Depending on the options ordered a combination of back panels is used. The different combinations per ordering option are described in the following section 3.2.3.
  • Page 30 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Physical Description Back Panel 02 / Description Connector Technical Specifications Signalling Type 1. EXT L IN Not used 2. MON OUT SMA (Female) 50 Ohm L-band 1080MHz 3. MOD OUT...
  • Page 31 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Physical Description Back Panel 04 / Description Connector Technical Signalling Type Specifications 1. IFIN SMA (Female) 50 L-band, is looped to Mod out of BP01 2. IFL OUT N-Connector L-band + 10MHz +DC (12V, 24V, 48V)
  • Page 32 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Physical Description Connector Back Panel 05 / Description Connector Technical Specifications Signalling Type 1. IFL (IN) SMA (Female) 50 Ohm L-band (Input) to be looped to Mod OUT of BP01 2.
  • Page 33 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Physical Description Back Panel 07/Description Connector Technical Specifications Signalling Type 1. L-band Ext IN SMA (Female) 50 Ohm L-band 2. RF OUT SMA (Female) 50 Ohm C-band or Ku-band or DBS-band 3.

  • Page 34: Back Panel Interfaces

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Physical Description 3.2.3 Back Panel interfaces The sub back panels used per ordering option is listed in the following table. Refer to page ’xiii’ Options for ordering information. Refer to section 3.2.2 for the description of the different sub back panels.
  • Page 35 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Physical Description Connectors Not Used Option Back Panel Combination BP-<number>/<connector>,<connector> AA-10 BP 01 BP 01/3,4 BP 02 BP 02/1,3,4 BP 07 AA-11 BP 01 BP 01/3,4 BP 02 BP 02/1,3,4...

  • Page 36: Block Diagram

    This block diagram refers to the default configuration L-band. Introduction In this diagram the modem is split up into the following functionalities. • Monitoring and Control; • Modulator. Figure 12 – Block Diagram of the AZ110 with ASI Interface version 3.2 SHAPING THE FUTURE SATELLITE OF COMMUNICATIONS...

  • Page 37: Monitor And Control

    In its default configuration, the AZ110 is capable of transmitting one MPEG transport stream in DVB-S, DVB-DSNG or DVB-S2 mode. The AZ110 allows automatic or manual selection between two ASI inputs and has dual ASI monitoring outputs. Optionally an optical ASI interface can be added. BISS scrambling options can be activated to scramble a single stream or multiple program streams (BISSM).

  • Page 38: How To Manage

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface How to Manage 5 HOW TO MANAGE This section explains how the AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface can be configured and how the parameters in the device are ordered and managed according to your needs.
  • Page 39 Display settings SNMP settings Web interface Control Monitor Architecture Diagnostics Modulator Control Main Baseband Framing Monitor Actionkeys Test Packets Frames Converter Config Table 2 - Menu Tree of the AZ110 with ASI Interface version 3.2 SHAPING THE FUTURE SATELLITE OF COMMUNICATIONS...

  • Page 40: Front Panel Handling

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface How to Manage Front Panel Handling 5.2.1 Display The first line of the display contains your current location in the menu tree of the modulator. The second line contains the parameter name and its value.
  • Page 41 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface How to Manage 5.2.2.1 Read / Set the Device IP Address The front panel can be used to set or read out the device IP address. Open the following menu on the front panel: Unit >>...

  • Page 42: Leds

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface How to Manage 5.2.3 LEDs The LEDs provide a basic status of the device. Figure 14- Front Panel LEDs Data In: green At least 1 data input is active and valid...

  • Page 43: Management Using The Serial Interface

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface How to Manage Management Using the Serial Interface 5.3.1 Cabling The cable to connect via the serial interface must comply with the pin configurations as described in section 3.2.1. 5.3.2 Serial Port Settings The modulator is set to RS485 by factory default.

  • Page 44: Serial Interface And Portsettings

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface How to Manage 5.3.3 Serial Interface and PortSettings The port settings for this serial interface are: • Asynchronous data transfer; • 1 start bit (logic "0"); • 7 data bits (LSB first on line);...

  • Page 45: Management Using The Ethernet Interface

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface How to Manage Management Using the Ethernet Interface 5.4.1 Cabling Use a crossed network cable for a direct connection between the Ethernet port of the modulator to the Ethernet port of a computer. In case connection to the modulator is done via a hub or switch, straight network cables are used.

  • Page 46: Protocols Used To Monitor And Control The Device

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface How to Manage Protocols used to Monitor and Control the Device There are two protocols that can be used to manage Newtec devices. • Remote Monitor and Control Protocol (RMCP); • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 47: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface How to Manage 5.5.1.2 Protocol Functioning The control unit sends a “request” message to a device identified by its unique address. The addressed device interprets the message, performs the requested action and sends a “response”...

  • Page 48: Graphical User Interface (Gui)

    Proceed as follows to open the GUI on your computer: 1. Open a web browser on your computer. Newtec advises to use Firefox 3 (and higer) or Google Chrome as standard browser, but the GUI can also run on other compatible browsers like Internet Explorer 7, Safari, …...
  • Page 49 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) Figure 16 – User Identification 5. Click Login; The three possible user profiles are: - Guest: The user has read-only access to the typical configuration and monitoring options.;...

  • Page 50: Main Windows Of The Gui

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) Main Windows of the GUI When the GUI application opens five areas are visible. Figure 17 – GUI The table below gives an overview of the areas of the GUI (see Figure 17).

  • Page 51: Banner

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.3.1 Banner The banner contains an editable text field right of the product name. The user can use this text field to assign a unique identifier to the device. Double-click this text to edit the content.
  • Page 52 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) Figure 19 – Example of a Functional Overview For every functional block of the device the following information is displayed: • Arrows from and towards the functional block which indicates the signal flow;...
  • Page 53 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.3.2.2 Tree Tab The tree tab shows all device variables arranged in a tree structure. This tree structure is consistent with the structure of the menus accessed via the front panel.
  • Page 54 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) To navigate more easily in the tree structure, expand or collapse a branch of the tree or the complete tree with the buttons in the navigation bar above the tree.
  • Page 55 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.3.2.3 Trending Graphs Tab This tab shows an overview of different graphs that can be used to monitor the device. The following graphs can be displayed: •...

  • Page 56: Alarm Window

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.3.3 Alarm Window The alarm window shows the alarms generated by the device. By default only active or memorized alarms that have not been masked by the user are visible.

  • Page 57: Function Control Window

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) The alarm window contains the following information and controls (refer to Figure 23): Area No. Description This area displays the alarm name. This area displays the number of times an alarm was generated since it was last cleared.
  • Page 58 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.3.4.1 Miscellaneous Tab Figure 25 - Miscellaneous Tab The miscellaneous tab (Misc.) contains seven buttons that allow to perform tasks, consult information or set access or interaction parameters. The following table describes briefly the function of each button: version 3.2...
  • Page 59 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) Button Description Setup Wizard This button opens an easy to use wizard dialog window which provides guidance during (initial) setup of the device. The wizard only displays relevant parameters for the connection to configure.
  • Page 60 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.3.4.2 Configuration Tab Figure 26 - Configuration Function Controls Tab After power up the boot configuration (the first configuration) is loaded on the device.. The icons behind the configuration names support to: •...

  • Page 61: Status Bar

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.3.4.3 Macro Tab Figure 27 - Custom Function Controls Tab Use the buttons on the Macro tab to store sets of RMCP-commands. Manually insert and assign up to twenty RMCP-commands separated by a “;” to one button or change stored RMCP-command sets via the Edit option.

  • Page 62: Configuring The Device Via The Gui

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) Configuring the Device via the GUI 6.4.1 Introduction Configuration of the device is done by changing parameters. Accessing and editing the device parameters can be done via multiple paths in the GUI.

  • Page 63: Parameters In The Gui

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.4.2 Parameters in the GUI 6.4.2.1 Parameter Interface Types The GUI contains different types of parameter dialog boxes to set up all parameters of a configuration.
  • Page 64 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) In the dialog box type table you can move table columns to another position in the table. Depending on the parameter interface type you must confirm or reject the selected...

  • Page 65: Setup Wizard

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.4.2.4 Changing Parameters To change parameters log in as administrator. Use one of the following methods to change the parameters. • Using the editable parameters in the functional blocks (used to edit the common used functions);...
  • Page 66 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) Figure 28 - Initializing Broadcast Setup Wizard Figure 29 - Welcome Complete the different steps of the wizard according to the requiered network settings. Refer to A for a complete example.

  • Page 67: Reset Device

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.4.4 Reset Device The device can be resetted when needed. A reset of a device can only be performed by expert user profiles. The drop-down menu behind the Reset Device button allows resetting the device.

  • Page 68: Access Rights Of Gui Users

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.4.6 Access Rights of GUI Users 6.4.6.1 Introduction Click the Users List button on the Miscellaneous tab, the Users List tab opens in the central stage window. To remove the tab from the central stage window, press -icon in the right upper corner of the tab.
  • Page 69 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.4.6.2 Edit a User Account Proceed as follows to create a new user account: 1. Click the Users List button on the Miscellaneous tab; 2. Select a user profile from the list.
  • Page 70 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.4.6.3 Disabling a User Account Only users with the expert user profile can delete user accounts. If you delete a user account which is logged in from another session, its session is not cancelled but the user won't be able to log in again.

  • Page 71: Copy A Configuration On A Different Device

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 4. Type in the field: - Password: the old user password; - New password: the new user password; 5. Click the Save button ( ) to save the new password.

  • Page 72: Create A Diagnostics Report

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) 6.4.7.2 Importing a Configuration The possibility exists to import all 48 device configurations as a “.cfg” file from a local computer. Proceed as follows to import a configuration set: 1.
  • Page 73 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Graphical User Interface (GUI)  Click Basic report or Full report. Figure 35 - Diagnostic Report Generation Figure 36 - Diagnostic Report Ready  Click download to store the diagnostics report as an html file or click here to open the report in another browser window.

  • Page 74: Technology

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Technology 7 TECHNOLOGY This chapter describes the DVB-S and DVB-S2 modulation standards and the processing modes of the AZ110 broadcast modulator. Modulation Standards 7.1.1 DVB-S DVB-S is the first generation of a standard for digital broadcasting via satellite.

  • Page 75: Dvb-Dsng

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Technology 7.1.2 DVB-DSNG The DVB-DSNG standard is an extension to the DVB-S standard introduced for professional applications such as Digital Satellite News Gathering or television contribution services. DVB-DSNG introduces higher order modulation schemes (8PSK and 16QAM) and additional signal roll-off factors.
  • Page 76 Technology User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Newtec has developed a proprietary encapsulation format called XPE (Extended Performance Encapsulation), which is much more efficient than MPE. Video, audio or IP PID 1 DVB-S2 baseband PID 2...
  • Page 77 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Technology When the same modulation and coding is used for all frames of the DVB-S2 carrier, the mode of operation is called CCM (Constant Coding and Modulation). A DVB-S2 CCM uplink signal must be dimensioned according to the smallest receiving station and the higher possible signal fading, to ensure adequate signal availability in all receiving stations.

  • Page 78: Pilots In Dvb-S2

    8PSK 3/4 Figure 42- ACM Newtec’s implementation of ACM for applications is called FlexACM. It relies on an unique very accurate linear and non-linear distortion measurement technology in the demodulator (called NoDE) and advanced traffic shaping technologies in the hub.

  • Page 79: Why Are Pilots Used In Dvb-S2

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Technology 7.2.2 Why are pilots used in DVB-S2 • Reduce the phase noise influence; Phase noise is created by the frequency components around the main carrier frequency. This noise contains components at many frequencies with randomly changing phase.

  • Page 80: Processing Mode - Asi(Ts)   Air(Ts)

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Technology Processing Mode - ASI(TS)   Air(TS) 7.3.1 A typical application for the “ASI(TS)<->Air(TS)” processing mode is a DTH application whereby a TV bouquet is distributed to many subscriber set-top-boxes.

  • Page 81: Features

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features 8 FEATURES Rate Adaptation In principle a one to one relationship exists between the ASI Interface bit rate and the symbol rate of the modulator. With rate adaptation this is no longer true. It is possible to set one variable independent of the other.

  • Page 82: Biss

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features BISS The Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS) is used on digital contribution circuits (satellite, DSNG, etc.) which uses MPEG compression, the DVB-S and DVB-S2 modulation schemes and the DVB Common Scrambling Algorithm with fixed keys.

  • Page 83: Security Approach

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features 8.2.2 Security Approach To control access to the transmission, the DSNG model requires the direct entry of a Session Word at the transmitter and receiver. The sender and receiver(s) of the transmission share the session word, such that only the intended parties will receive the transmission.
  • Page 84 8.2.3.2 BISS Mode E Clear Session Word The Newtec Scrambler is compliant with BISS Mode 1. It supports the insertion of a 12-character clear session word through the front panel and through a remote control interface (RMCP or SNMP). The clear sesson word, entered via the user interface or remote control port, is readable through any unit interface.

  • Page 85: Aes Content Protection

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features AES Content Protection AES content protection is a solution to protect content during the satellite transmission. The protection is implemented at DVB-S2 baseband frame level. The modulator will encrypt the content before transmission. To receive the content, the demodulator must be able to decrypt the received signal.

  • Page 86: Content Protection

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features 8.3.1 Content Protection Content is protected by encrypting the baseband frames of a DVB-S2 transmission. Encryption is applied on the data field of the baseband frame, using the AES algorithm to encrypt it.
  • Page 87 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features The encrypted format is used when the communication channel used to distribute the keys to the device is not secure. In that case, the system uses a secret group key stored in the device to guarantee that the encrypted content key can only be used on that device (or devices with the same group key).
  • Page 88 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features • Group key: This key is entered by the user through any interface and stored in the device. Group keys are used to decrypt the encrypted content keys. Group keys cannot be read back on any interface.
  • Page 89 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features 8.3.2.3 Key Sizes The key management layer for AES is defined to work with two key sizes: 128 bits for maximum security and 64 bits for meeting exportation restrictions in some countries - the 64 bit keys have a randomness of 56 bits to fully meet exportation restrictions.
  • Page 90 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features 8.3.2.4 Use of Group Key The group key can be used in two ways: • A unique group key is defined for each device. In that case, a different encrypted content key needs to be sent to each device.

  • Page 91: Operation Of Aes

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features AZ110 >> Modulator >> Control>> Modulation >> AES • • Figure 50 - Global Control Keys 8.3.3 Operation of AES 8.3.3.1 Setting a Key for the Transmission Starting point: The encryptor sends clear data to the decryptor. Both have their encryption mode set to “Off”...
  • Page 92 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features 8.3.3.3 Adding a Receiver to the Network Starting point: The encryptor sends encrypted data to several decryptors all using the same content key. Steps: 1. Simply send the correct content key to that new receiver.
  • Page 93 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features 8.3.3.7 Changing Group Keys Group keys need to be changed by a trusted person or entity. The devices are set in expert mode and the group key is changed. The security of this operation relays on the security level of the entity modifying the group key.

  • Page 94: Generating Encrypted Content Keys

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features 8.3.4 Generating Encrypted Content Keys Newtec distributes a simple web-based java script to compute encrypted keys for a specific device. Use the Newtec Service Desk tool to receive a copy: >...
  • Page 95 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features Group Key: d9d47fae81fad3154384d79cf1278306 Encrypted Content Key: be9c253b8e707ee851ba5ce6dd388753 Example 2: Content Key: 1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef Group Key: d9d47fae81fad3154384d79cf1278306 Encrypted Content Key: d52e1da09a29691f85f9d5da74e07bed Example 3: Content Key: 1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef Group Key: 06450f0aaa9b9655ee9c4073097c7b08 Encrypted Content Key: 9df1586017ee2b0417eebf86ac6d4627 8.3.4.2...
  • Page 96 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features Encrypted Content Key: bf561dd5e15890b7 Example 2: Content Key: 1234567890abcdef Group Key: fb5f9c585dd359aa Encrypted Content Key: d46f63e2cc998eec Example 3: Content Key: 1234567890abcdef Group Key: 7fae81fad3154384 Encrypted Content Key: be407096c6104b1e version 3.2...

  • Page 97: Asi Test Generator

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features ASI Test Generator The AZ110 modulator has a built-in ASI test generator and dector. The test generator generates a signal on the ASI A in interface. This is very useful to test the proper functioning of the setup.

  • Page 98: Equalink

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Features Equalink BER performance degradation due to transmission channel impairments is becoming increasingly important in DVB-S2 systems operating with higher order modulation formats (16APSK, 32APSK), in particular at the higher symbol rates.

  • Page 99: Appendix A - Setup Wizard

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Appendix A – Setup Wizard APPENDIX A – SETUP WIZARD  Click Misc. > Wizards The following screens are displayed: Figure 54 - Initializing Broadcast Setup Wizard Figure 55 - Welcome version 3.2...
  • Page 100 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Appendix A – Setup Wizard  Click Next Figure 56 - Interface Parameters  Click Next Figure 57 - Modulation Settings version 3.2 SHAPING THE FUTURE SATELLITE OF COMMUNICATIONS...
  • Page 101 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Appendix A – Setup Wizard  Click Next Figure 58 - Finish version 3.2 SHAPING THE FUTURE SATELLITE OF COMMUNICATIONS...

  • Page 102: Appendix B - User Defined Menu

     Choose AZ110 > Unit > Setup > User menu and click OK. AZ110/Unit/Setup  User menu: <press OK, ESC when done>   Choose AZ110 > Unit > Setup > User menu and click OK. This brings up the first item from the AZ110 > Control menu: AZ110/Control not present ...

  • Page 103: Appendix C - Technical Specifications

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Appendix C – Technical Specifications APPENDIX C – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input interface ASI/SPI interface (default): • 2 selectable ASI input on BNC (F) - 50 ohms (coax); • 2 selectable ASI output (loop through) on BNC (F) - 50 ohms (coax);...
  • Page 104 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Appendix C – Technical Specifications Frame Length • DVB-S/DSNG 188 bytes; • DVB-S2 Short Frames 16200 bits; • DVB-S2 Normal Frames 64800. Roll-of factor • 20 % - 25 % - 35 %.
  • Page 105 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Appendix C – Technical Specifications • Spurious: better than -65 dBc/4 kHz @ -10 dBm level and > 256 kbaud. RF band (optional) • Connector SMA (F), 50 ohms; • Return loss > 12 dB;...

  • Page 106: Very High Stability

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Appendix C – Technical Specifications Very High Stability (optional) • Stability: ±2x10 over 0°C to 65°C; • Ageing: ± 0.5 ppb/day ± 500 ppb/10 year. Generic Monitor and control interfaces •...

  • Page 107: Appendix D - Details Gr-01 And Gr-02

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Appendix D – Details GR-01 and GR-02 APPENDIX D – DETAILS GR-01 AND GR-02 Specifications of option GR-01 - High Stability 10MHz reference In/Out Stability: +/-5x10exp-8 over 0°C to 70°C...

  • Page 108: Appendix E - List Of Weak 64-Bit Group Keys

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Appendix E – List of Weak 64-Bit Group Keys APPENDIX E – LIST OF WEAK 64-BIT GROUP KEYS Some group keys of 64-bit length are refused when you try to use them. Those are:...

  • Page 109: Appendix F - Abbreviations

    User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Appendix F – Abbreviations APPENDIX F – ABBREVIATIONS Acronym Definition Alternating Current Adjacent Channel Interference Advanced Encryption Standard Adaptive Coding Modulation Automatic Gain Control APSK Amplitude and Phase Shift Keying...
  • Page 110 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Appendix F – Abbreviations Acronym Definition Ground (connection in equipment or circuits) Graphical User Interface HTML HyperText Mark-up Language (used by World-Wide Web Docs) Identifier International Electrotechnical Commission Intermediate Frequency...
  • Page 111 User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface Appendix F – Abbreviations Acronym Definition ROHS Restriction Of Hazardous Substances Reed Solomon Real-time Transmission Protocol SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol Synchronous Parallel Interface Software Transmission Control Protocol Transport Stream...

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