Chapter 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Outline The EC2200 series HD and SD encoders are multiplexing devices able to provide high quality MPTS outputs for a variety of digital distribution systems. The HD encoder supports 4 HDMI (or SDI) inputs while the SD encoder has 8 AV (8 CVBS and 8 unbalanced analog stereo audio) input channels.
II, LC-AAC, and HE-AAC(V2) / HE-AAC formats for audio encoding. The EC2200 series encoders allow PSI/SI information to be inserted into the MPTS output, and can be managed using a network management system (NMS). With their high compatibility and cost efficient designs, the EC2200 series encoders are ideal devices for your digital TV broadcasting needs.
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Video Resolution PAL: 720×576_50i, 704×576_50i, 1920×1080_59.94P, 1920×1080_50P, 640×576_50i, 320×288_50i, 1920×1080_59.94i, 1920×1080_50i, 176×288_50i, 176×144_50i 1280×720_59.94p, 1280×720_50p, NTSC: 720×480_60i, 544×480_60i, 720×576_50i, 720×480_59.94i 352×480_60i 320×240_60i, Encoding MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile MPEG-2 MP@ML Level 4.0 Bit Rate 0.8 Mbps ~ 19 Mbps each channel 0.125 Mbps ~ 19 Mbps each channel Rate Control CBR, VBR...
1.2 EC2200 SD Appearance and Illustrations Front Panel Illustration: Indicated areas: All indicators will light on when the device is in a working state. LCD screen Indicators Power indicator TS in: input lock indicator CH1-CH8: Indicator is on when program has been multiplexed...
Preparing the work area for installation Installing the encoder Connecting signal cables Connecting communication ports (if necessary) 2.2.1 Device Installation Flow Chart: Connecting Grouding Acquisition Fixing Connecting Setting Running Wire and Check Device Signal Wire Parameter Device Power Cord...
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2.4 EC2200 SD Installation 2.4.1 EC2200 SD Signal Cable Connection The signal connections include the input signal cable and the output signal cable. The details are as follows: Figure 1 Unbalanced audio and CVBS video input cable Figure 2 ASI output cable Figure 3 Network cable (CAT5) 2.4.2 Unbalanced Audio and CVBS Video Input Connection...
CVBS input port. The encoder’s Analog Composite Video input port and its connection are illustrated as follows: 2.4.3 ASI output interface connection User can firstly find the ASI output interface on the device according to the connector mark described on the rear panel illustration, and then connect the ASI cable (in the accessories). One end is connected to the encoder’s ASI out connector (ASI1, ASI2) while the other end to the TS stream multiplexer or modulator’s ASI input port.
2.5.1 EC2200 HD Signal Cable Connection The signal connections include the connection of input signal cable and the connection of output signal cable. The details are as follows: Figure 4 HDMI input cable (EC2200 HD-HDMI) Solutions Provider for FTTx, RFoG and HFC www.ascentcomtec.com...
Figure 5 SDI input cable (EC2200 HD-SDI) Figure 6 ASI output cable Figure 7 Network cable (CAT5) 2.5.2 HDMI or SDI Input Interface Connection First find the HDMI or SDI interface on the device according to the connector mark described on the rear panel illustration, and then connect the HDMI or SDI cable (in the accessories).
2.5.3 ASI output interface connection User can first find the ASI output interface on the device according to the connector mark described on the rear panel illustration, and then connect the ASI cable (in the accessories). One end is connected to the encoder’s ASI out connector (ASI out1, ASI out2) while the other end to the TS stream multiplexer or modulator’s ASI input port.
PC. The encoder’s NMS connection is illustrated as follows: Chapter 3. EC2200 SD Operation The EC2200 SD Encoder’s front panel is its user operating interface. Before operating, users can decide whether to use the default settings or to customize the input and output parameters settings.
3.1 Initializing After powering on the device, it will take a few seconds to initialize the system, and then the LCD will show the device name and output real-time bit rate in the first row, and the 8 channels’ respective hue encoding system (P: PAL; N: NTSC) and input real-time encoding bit rate in the second row.
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►1.5 Encoder 5 1.6 Encoder 6 1.7 Encoder 7 1.8 Encoder 8 After users enter the submenu, the interface will turn into the following pages, and then users can enter the corresponding interface to modify the parameters. ►1.1.1 Video 1.1.2 Audio 1.1.3 System 1.1.4 PG Muxer 3.2.1.1.
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NOTE: Below explanations are applied in this entire manual. 1) When user enters 1.1.1.1, the LCD displays only one option which is the device’s current option which is marked with a square bracket when user presses ENTER again to enter the operation interface.
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►1.1.1.5 Hue + 000 (0*00) Aspect Ratio Setting In this interface, users can set the video aspect ratio, which includes 4 options. Pressing 1.1.1.6, the operation interface will display the following page: 1.1.1.6 Aspect Ratio 01/02 [4:3 MPEG 2] 1:1 MPEG 2 ...
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1.1.1.A Bit Rate 002.500 Mbps 1.1.1.B Max Bit Rate 003.000 Mbps GOP Structure GOP: Group of Picture Users can set the GOP frames in this interface. There are 4 options provided as follows: 1.1.1. C GOP Structure 01/01 IPPPP IBPBP [IBBPB] IBBBP...
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3.2.1.2. Audio Setting 1.1.2.1 Bit Rate 1.1.2.2 Sample 1.1.2.3 Format 1.1.2.4 Gain Audio Bit Rate Setting Users can set the input audio bit rate by pressing the ENTER key to enter the main editing interface. The options are: 32 kbps, 48 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps, and 384 kbps.
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1.1.2.4 Gain 3.2.1.3. System Settings ►1.1.3.1 Prog Number 1.1.3.2 Video PID 1.1.3.3 Audio PID 1.1.3.4 PMT PID ►1.1.3.5 PCR PID 1.1.3.6 IP Enable 1.1.3.7 Out Address 1.1.3.8 Out Port ►1.1.3.9 Null PKT Under this interface, users can set the corresponding system parameters. After the modification, users can press the ENTER key to take the modification into effect.
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1.1.3.3 Audio PID 0*0103 1.1.3.4 PMT PID 0*0103 1.1.3.5 PCR PID 0*0101 IP Enable 1.1.3.6 IP Enable [NO] Out Address/Out Port Setting User can modify the out address and out port in the below interfaces. 1.1.3.6 Out Address 224.002.002.002 1.1.3.8 Out Port 1002...
Under this interface, users can decide whether or not to multiplex the channel encoding stream. YES means that the device multiplexes the encoding stream into the MPTS, while NO means that the output program is SPTS. The LCD will display the following pages after pressing the ENTER key. 1.1.4.1 Channel Mux 01/01 [ YES]...
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3.2.3.1. IP Out Enable This is the new function of the super encoder, user can decide whether to open the IP output function by pressing the ENTER key in this menu, and the operating interface will show the following page: ►...
3.5 Output Stream 040.000 Mbps 3.2.3.6. Output Mode Users can set the output mode in this interface after pressing the ENTER key to enter the main editing page. 3.6 Output Mode 01/01 [1IP] 3.2.3.7. ASI Output Users can set the ASI output in this interface under this menu, and there are 9 options: MPTS, Channels 1-8.
4. 2 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.000 4.3 Gateway 192.168.002.001 4.4 Console Address 192.168.002.211 The MAC address is read-only in the keyboard operation interface, so users can just check the physical address under this interface, and the modification must be done in the network updating tools.
►6.1 Load Saved 6.2 Load Default 3.2.7 Version Users can check the device software version and hardware version, and the LCD will display the following interface when users press the ENTER key. 8 in 1 Encoder SW 2.05F HW 02 3.2.8 Language Users can select the interface language under this submenu: 8 Language...
Chapter 4. EC2200 HD Operation The EC2200 HD Encoder’s front panel is its user operating interface. Before operating, users can decide if they want to use the default settings or customize the input and output parameter settings. The detail operations go as follows:...
4.2 General Setting By pressing the LOCK key, users can enter the main menu and set the input and output parameters in the following editing interfaces, the LCD will display the following pages: ►1 Input Setting 2 ASI Setting 3 Output Setting 4 Network Setting ►5 Saving Config 6 Loading Config...
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Bit rate By press ENTER key, user can modify relevant parameter of encoding rate (adjustable range: 0.8M~19M), the specific steps are displayed as follows: 1.1.1.2 Bit rate 8.000Mbps Bit rate Mode Users can choose CBR & VBR at this menu. CBR (Constant Bit rate) means that the bit rate will be a constant value.
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4.2.1.2. Audio Setting 1.1.2.1 Bit Rate 1.1.2.2 Format Audio Bit Rate Setting User can set the input audio bit rate by pressing the ENTER key to enter the main editing interface. And there are: 64Kbps, 96Kbps, 112Kbps, 128Kbps, 160Kbps, 192Kbps, 224Kbps, 256 Kbps, 320Kbps, and 384Kbps.
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4.2.1.3. System Settings ►1.1.3.1 Prog Number 1.1.3.2 Video PID 1.1.3.3 Audio PID 1.1.3.4 PMT PID ►1.1.3.5 PCR PID 1.1.3.6 IP Enable 1.1.3.7 Out Address 1.1.3.8 Out Port ►1.1.3.9 Null PKT Under this interface, users can set the corresponding system parameters, after the modification, users can press ENTER key to take the modification into effect.
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1.1.3.4 PMT PID 0x0100 1.1.3.5 PCR PID 0x0101 IP Enable 1.1.3.6 IP Enable 01/01 [NO] Out Address/Out Port Setting User can modify the out address and out port in below interfaces. 1.1.3.7 Out Address 224.002.002.002 1.1.3.8 Out Port 1002 ...
Under this interface, users can decide whether to multiplex the channel encoding stream. YES means that the device multiplexes the encoding stream into the MPTS, while NO means that the output program is SPTS. The LCD will display the following pages after pressing ENTER key. 1.1.4.1 Channel Mux 01/01 [ YES]...
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4.2.3.1. IP Out Enable This is the new function of this encoder, user can decide whether to open the IP output function by press the ENTER key in this menu, and the operating interface will show the following page: ► 3.1 IP out Enable [ YES] 4.2.3.2.
4.2.3.6. ASI Output Users can set the ASI output in this interface under this menu, and there are 5 options: MPTS, Channel 1-4. 3.6 ASI Output 01/02 [MPTS] Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 4.2.3.7. UTC Time UTC refers to Universal Time Coordinated. User can enter this menu to set the time as needed and it will then generate the TDT table and show in the user’s STB.
4. 2 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.000 4.3 Gateway 192.168.002.001 4.4 Console Address 192.168.002.211 The MAC address is read-only in the keyboard operation interface, so users can just check the physical address under this interface, and the modification must be done in the network updating tools.
►6.1 Load Saved 6.2 Load Default 4.2.7 Version Users can check the device software version and hardware version, and the LCD will display the following interface when users press the ENTER key. 4 in 1 Encoder SW 0.02F HW 08 4.2.8 3.2.8 Language Users can select the interface language under this submenu: 8 Language...
Chapter 5. EC2200 SD NMS Operation Network Management System Profile The network management system is applied to digital TV equipment operation, control and management and parameters setting, etc. It centralizes digital TV equipment across a network. 5.1 Installation The software doesn’t need special installation. Users can just copy “Network Management Software X.XXY.exe”...
Users can log in to the NMS by pressing the OK key after inputting their user name. Upon the input, the software will verify them with a database record automatically and the main interface will appear. 5.2.2 Main Interface Users can create a device node tree in the left column by adding, modifying and deleting the device node.
5.2.3 Adding Frequency Point The Add Freq Point dialog box popes up when the user clicks the Add Freq Point item in the Edit pull down menu on the menu row. The device will confirm the given frequency when the user clicks OK.
5.2.4 Adding Equipment under Given Frequency Point Users should choose the frequency point in advance, and then the dialog box of Add Equipment will pop up when user clicks the Add Equipment item in the Edit pull down menu on the menu row.
“▼” Or Click “?” to auto search the type of device. NOTE: The default IP of the EC2200 SD Encoder is 192.168.2.136. You can check its IP address in the front panel of device in case the IP has unexpectedly changed.
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5.2.7 Save Configuration After finishing all the parameters setting, user can click button on the toolbar to save the modifications to the device’s flash, while user can also reload the saved parameters from device’s flash and refresh the device’s parameters setting according to the loaded values by clicking Alternatively, user can also click the button on the toolbar to popup the “save file”...
5.3 EC2200 SD Encoder Operation User can choose the EC2200 8-in-1 MPEG-2 encoder in the device tree; the procedure will display the encoder interface in operating area. The interface is mainly composed of encoding video parameters, audio parameters and the encoding system parameters, output parameters and etc.
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5.3.1.1. General Parameters Users can check version information in this area. Set: to make the current parameters, which shows in the NMS software, activate. Get: to read the current device’s activating parameters and show them on NMS software. IP Out Enable Check the checkbox with “√”, then the IP output is enabled, otherwise it is not.
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Transport Stream ID This is a 16-bit field which serves as a label for identification of this TS from any other multiplex within the delivery system. The value ranges from 0 to 0xFFFF. Output Stream (Mbps) This refers to output bit rate, which includes the effective bit rate of encoding channel 1-8, the effective bit rate from ASI input and the bit rate of stuffed null packets.
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5.3.1.2. Video Parameters Input channel selection area. The interface and setting principle of each channel are the same. User can set the mode or type of each item by clicking the Radio Box under the correspondin g item. User can set the standard or format of...
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5.3.1.3. Audio Parameters Users can set the rate or format of each item in this area by clicking the pull-down trigger. User cans set the Audio Gain value by moving the slider directly inputting the value in the right box. The adjustment range is 0-16.
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5.3.1.4. System Parameters Chapter 6. IP Output Enable Check the checkbox with “√”, then the IP output is enabled, otherwise it is not. Users can decide whether to open the IP output function or not.Users can modify the IP address here as well. ...
MPTS Filter Null Packet If this function is effected, then the null packets in IP output stream will be filtered. 6.1.1 Multiplexing 8 CVBS Encodin Channel 1 ASI Input Channel Instruction for input channel status The programs in the left column represent all input programs and which port they come from, while the programs in the right column represent the output programs and from which port they are from.
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: To modify the output programs’ Program Name, PMT, PCR, video, or audio PID as needed. To modify program information, user can select the target program in output part first and click this button to pop up a dialog box as below: Select the target item and input the new value in the box below, then click to effect the modification.
6.1.2 Tables 6.1.2.1. PID Filter Table Users can operate PID filter in this table by checking the check boxes of corresponding items and click CONFIRM to effect. Refresh: getting PID filter table from the device Setting: submitting the PID filter table to the device Check All: selecting all the selections of the list After user selects one PID in the table, then the corresponding output PSI/SI table will not be sent to the output stream.
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6.1.2.2. PID Pass User can decide to bypass the inputting PID as needed in this interface. In some occasions, there are some PIDs which won’t belong to any program, such as EPG, NIT tables, and so on, but user just wants to pass them through the multiplexing module without changing anything.
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The Old (Input) PID is the PID number in the TS from given Port. The correspondent New (output) PID number could be same as input PID number while it could be different if a PID remapping is needed. Modify the data as needed and click OK to confirm. The PID then will be bypassed and listed in the table as below.
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:The parameter describes the output TS’s network ID :The parameter describes the output TS’s network name. Insertion private description :This checkbox will allow user to insert the private descriptor into the output TS. The private descriptor includes two parts. One is descriptor tag, and the other is descriptor information.
The interface will show as below after the NIT parameters being added: :The “Modify” button will trigger a modify window and allow user to modify the selected items in the NIT. :The “Delete” button will remove the selected items in the NIT. :The set “Button”...
6.2 Other Settings 6.2.1 Difference between Set and Remote Save In many cases during the configuration of parameters in NMS, users save the modified configuration by clicking “Set”, in which way the configuration can only be saved temporarily and will restore the last saved configuration if the device reboots. To save the configuration permanently, it is required to operate through “Remote Save”...
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Users can click Operate and select Modify IP in the drop-down list, and a dialog box presents itself as shown below. Users input the new NMS IP Address for the device and click OK button to confirm. Users can then note the indicator light turns red, which signifies the equipment has disconnected. Users then can refer to below prompts to edit the property by inputting the new IP to re-connect the equipment.
Chapter 7. EC2200 HD SNMP Operation Network Management System SNMP Network management system is applied to digital TV equipment operation, control and management and parameters setting, etc. It centralizes digital TV equipment through network.
7.1 Installation The software doesn’t need special installation. User can just open the folder SnmpNMS x.xy.z to find the icon and double click it to pop up the login interface. 7.2 Software Operation 7.2.1 Login Interface A login interface will pop up firstly when the software is running and give user prompts to input user name and password (The default user name is admin and no password.
7.2.2 Main Interface Users can create a device node tree in the left column by adding, modifying and deleting the device node. This software provides a powerful node operation function, and the user can edit various parameters in the device tree for management and classification. Solutions Provider for FTTx, RFoG and HFC www.ascentcomtec.com Page 68 of 89...
7.2.3 Adding Frequency Point The Add Freq Point dialog box popes up when the user clicks the Add Freq Point item in the Edit pull down menu on the menu row. The device will confirm the given frequency while user clicks User can also click right mouse key to pop up the shortcut menu in the device tree or in the left blank column, then the corresponding dialog box will pop up by choosing Add Main Freq Point.
7.2.4 Adding Equipment under Given Frequency Point User should choose the frequency point in advance, and then the dialog box of Add Equipment will pop up when user clicks “Add Equipment” item in the Edit pull down menu on the menu row. 7.2.5 Edit Equipment Interface Chapter 8.
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“▼” Or Click “?” to auto search the type of device. NOTE: The default IP of EC2200 HD Encoder is 192.168.002.136, also you can check its IP address in the front panel of device in case the IP changed unexpected.
8.1.1 Delete Equipment User can choose the equipment to be deleted in the left column, and then click the “delete” item in the pull down menu which appears by clicking the right mouse key. 8.1.2 Save Configuration After finishing all the parameters setting, user can click button on the toolbar to save the modifications to the device’s flash, while user can also reload the saved parameters from device’s flash and refresh the device’s parameters setting according to the loaded values by...
8.2 EC2200 HD Encoder Operation User can choose the encoder in the device tree; the procedure will display the encoder interface in operating area.
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8.2.1.1. General Parameters Users can check version information in this area. Set: to make the current parameters shown in the SNMP software activate. Get: to read the current device’s activating parameters and show them on SNMP software. IP Out Enable Check the checkbox with “√”, then the IP output is enabled, otherwise it is not.
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This device supports 1 MPTS (Multiple Programs Transport Stream) and 4 SPTS (Single Programs Transport Stream) output. User can click to triger a pull-down list to select the output type. Output Port To set the output port by modifying the value in this field. ...
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8.2.1.2. Video Parameters (Parameters->Channel->CH0X) Input channel selection area. The interface and setting principle of each channel are the same. Video Config Area: It is to configure video manually exceptresolution which automatically displays the resolution of source signal and it is read-only. Audio Config Area: It is to configure audio manually.
8.2.2 Multiplexing CH01-CH04: The 4 HDMI or SDI Encoding Channels CH05: The 1 ASI Input Channel The programs in the left column represent all input programs and which port they come from, while the programs in the right column represent the output programs and from which port they are from.
Select the target item and input the new value in the box below, then click to effect the modification. : The parsing overtime value 8.2.3 Tables 8.2.3.1. PID Filter Table Users can operate PID filter in this table by checking the check boxes of corresponding items and click CONFIRM to effect.
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Refresh: getting PID filter table from the device Confirm: submitting the PID filter table to the device Check all: selecting all the selections of the list After user selects one PID in the table, then the corresponding output PSI/SI table will not be sent to the output stream.
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Input PID and Output PID The Old (Input) PID is the PID number in the TS from given Port. The correspondent New (output) PID number could be same as input PID number while it could be different if a PID remapping is needed.
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:The parameter describes the output TS’s network ID :The parameter describes the output TS’s network name. Insertion private description :This checkbox will allow user to insert the private descriptor into the output TS. The private descriptor includes two parts. One is descriptor tag, and the other is descriptor information.
:Users can add the cable transmission descriptor in this Add button, and it will pop up the following dialogue box, say, the added descriptor is apply for the DVB-C network. The interface will show as below after the NIT parameters being added: :The “Modify”...
8.3 Other Settings 8.3.1 Difference between Set and Remote Save In many cases during the configuration of parameters in NMS, users save the modified configuration by clicking “Set”, in which way the configuration can only be saved temporarily and will restore the last saved configuration if the device reboots. To save the configuration permanently, it is required to operate through “Remote Save”...
8.3.2 IP Modification Users can click Operate and select Modify IP in the drop-down list, and a dialog box presents itself as shown below. Users input the new NMS IP Address for the device and click OK button to confirm. Users can then note the indicator light turns red, which signifies the equipment has disconnected.
Input the new IP Address in the box and click OK button, then the device will be connected again. After finishing all the parameters setting, user should click button on the toolbar to save the modifications to the device’s flash. 8.3.3 User Add When logging in, user will note that the default user name is admin...
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Ordering Information Model Description EC-22-04-HDMI-AC EC2200 HD H.264 Encoder, 4 HDMI to ASI/IP outputs, AC Power EC-22-08-AV-AC EC2200 SD MPEG-II Encoder, 8 AV to ASI/IP outputs, AC Power Note: Contact ACT for additional product variations on input & output options Solutions Provider for FTTx, RFoG and HFC www.ascentcomtec.com...
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