Promax CompactMax-2 User Manual
Promax CompactMax-2 User Manual

Promax CompactMax-2 User Manual

Dvb-s/s2 to dvb-t2 transmodulator

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CompactMax-2
CompactMax-3
DVB-S/S2 TO DVB-T2 TRANSMODULATOR
- 0 MI2100 -

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  • Page 1 CompactMax-2 CompactMax-3 DVB-S/S2 TO DVB-T2 TRANSMODULATOR - 0 MI2100 -...
  • Page 2 SAFETY NOTES Read the user’s manual before using the equipment, mainly "SAFETY RULES" paragraph. The symbol on the equipment means "SEE USER’S MANUAL". In this manual may also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol. WARNING AND CAUTION statements may appear in this manual to avoid injury hazard or damage to this product or other property.
  • Page 3 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS The security can be compromised if not applied the instructions in this manual. Remember that voltages higher than 70 V DC or 33 V AC rms are dangerous. Use this instrument under the specified environmental conditions. The user is not allowed to perform changes inside the equipment. Any change on the equipment must be done exclusively by specialized staff.
  • Page 4 Symbols related with safety: Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories Cat I Low voltage installations isolated from the mains. Cat II Portable domestic installations. Cat III Fixed domestic installations. Cat IV Industrial installations. November 2018...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 1 INTRODUCTION ..................1 1.1 Description ..................1 2 PACKAGE CONTENT ..........................3 3 DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION ELEMENTS ................4 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ......................6 4.1 Rack mounting ................6 4.2 Wall Mounting ................
  • Page 6: Introduction

    To avoid degradation of signal. • To avoid overlapping on other channels. • To distribute encrypted programmes as free view in an internal TV network.* • To use as a TV repeater to cover shadow areas. * only available for CompactMax-2 November 2018...
  • Page 7 It can be used in hotels, convention centres, hospitals, ships, emblematic buildings, mansions, etc. Figure 1. * only available for CompactMax-2 November 2018...
  • Page 8: Package Content

    2 PACKAGE CONTENT Main Unit. Quick guide. Power line. November 2018...
  • Page 9: Description And Location Elements

    3 DESCRIPTION Front view Figure 2. Power On indicator. Error indicator. Common Interface input (CI#1) for decoder card*. Common Interface input (CI#2) for decoder card*. IP address reset. * only available for CompactMax-2 November 2018...
  • Page 10 (connected to CI#1)*. 12. Output for terrestrial RF signal (2 x DVB-T2). 13. RF loopthrough input. 14. Power connector (110 - 230 V AC). 15. Fuse holder. 16. On / Off switch. Earth connection. * only available for CompactMax-2 November 2018...
  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Rack mounting Figure 4. Wall Mounting Figure 5. November 2018...
  • Page 12: Webserver Operation

    User can also dynamically change the programme grid without need to retune every TV on the system. Next screenshots belongs to CompactMax-2. Login The default IP of this device is 192.168.29.30.
  • Page 13 • Recovering the default IP If you do not remember or do not know the module IP follow the steps below: Press the reset button of the IP address (see figure 2 – (5)). The error LED will flash. Press and hold the button until the LED stops blinking.
  • Page 14: Screen Description

    Screen description After logging, the following screen displays. Figure 6. Each screen has 4 specific areas: Tab area: Each tab access to a specific set of parameters. Setting Parameters area: Set of parameters according to the tab selected. Edit options: Options to edit parameters. Status area: Transmodulator current state.
  • Page 15: Edit Options

    Refresh: It reloads data on the webserver application from data received from the transmodulator. Modify: Changes on the weserver are applied on the transmodulator. Expand: It expands the data tree. Collapse: It collapses the data tree. Reset logs: It clears the log table. * only available for CompactMax-2 November 2018...
  • Page 16: Setting Parameters

    LCNs: Selection of logical channel number (LCN) for each service selected. DVB-T2 modulators: RF output settings to distribute in DVB-T2 standard. In next chapters each one of these options are explained in detail. * only available for CompactMax-2 November 2018...
  • Page 17: Versions / Store

    5.6.1 Versions / Store This window gives information about firmware versions and options to store/reset/reboot. Figure 8. Versions: It shows information about firmware and hardware versions for different components of the transmodulator. Internal IDs: It shows information about the identification number of the equipment, model name and serial number among others.
  • Page 18: Control

    5.6.2 Control This window has some settings to connect to a data network, to change the password and the menu language. Figure 9. MAC: Physical address of the transmodulator. IP: IP address of the transmodulator in the network (IP by default 192.168.29.30).
  • Page 19: Logs

    5.6.3 Logs This window gives information about the transmodulator operation. Each event happening in the modulator is captured and shown on this window. Each event has a description, a tag and an identification number. Figure 10. November 2018...
  • Page 20: Receivers

    5.6.4 Receivers This window has some settings to tune the satellite signal. When the satellite signal is locked, it shows information about it. Figure 11. In first place, select satellite inputs (from 1 to 4) to work on and then expand the data tree.
  • Page 21: Cam

    In this window user can browse through the CAM module menu. Figure 12. Each time an option is selected, user should wait until the module access the next menu or option. Each CAM module has its own menu settings. * only available for CompactMax-2 November 2018...
  • Page 22: Input Services

    5.6.6 Input Services This window gives information about services captured from satellite receivers. Figure 13 Select the same satellite inputs than selected in the “Receivers” tab. Then expand the data tree to check information about the services captured. Available information is: Transport stream identifier: It is a number that identifies the transport stream.
  • Page 23: Output Services

    5.6.7 Output Services This window gives information about services to be released on the RF output. Figure 14. Select the RF output (RF 1 to 4) to work on and then expand the data tree to set the parameters in order to release services at the output: LCNs Network identifier: It is the number that identifies the network where the signal is distributed.
  • Page 24: Lcns

    5.6.8 LCNs This window allows user to select the logical channel number (LCN) for each service selected. Figure 15. LCN: Logical channel number is the number that specifies the index to sort services on the digital terrestrial television receiver. There is also one option to auto number all services by filling the “First LCN” box and clicking on “Auto number”.
  • Page 25: Dvb-T2 Modulators

    5.6.9 DVB-T2 Modulators This window shows RF output settings in order to distribute services in DVB-T2 format. 4 DVB-T2 independent outputs are available. Figure 16 For all outputs: Attenuation (dB): Attenuation at the ouput. Channel bandwidth (MHz): Output cannel bandwidth (6, 7 or 8 MHz). Select the RF output (RF 1 to 4) to work on and then expand the data tree to set the parameters in order to release services at the output.
  • Page 26 Rotate Constellation: Check to rótate constellation. FEC size: Size for correction system (FEC): short or normal. FEC rate: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 3/5, 4/5, 5/6. FEC blocks/frame: It defines FEC block number, up to 102. Disable TI: Check to disable Time Interleaving. TI blocks/frame: In case of using TI, select TI blocks from 2 (min) to 102 (max).
  • Page 27: Specifications

    OPERATING From 0 to 45 ºC TEMPERATURE NOTE: Equipment specifications are set in these environmental operating conditions. Operation outside these specifications are also possible. Please check with us if you have specific requirements. * only available for CompactMax-2 November 2018...
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    7 MAINTENANCE Instructions for Returning by Mail Instruments returned for repair or calibration, either within or out of the warranty period, should be sent with the following information: Name of the Company, name of the contact person, address, telephone number, receipt (in the case of coverage under warranty) and a description of the problem or the service required You should retain all packaging materials on a permanent basis if necessary to return the equipment to the Technical Assistance Service.
  • Page 29: November

    November 2018...

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