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  • Page 1 User Manual M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator R1.2 SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS ISO 2008:2009 Certified...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means whether, electronic, mechanical, or otherwise without the prior written permission of Newtec Cy N.V.

  • Page 3: Compliancy Statements

    Compliancy Statements User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator COMPLIANCY STATEMENTS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Declare that the following product: • Product number: M6100 • Type identifier: NTC2253 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 Compliancy Statements User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator EMC Information Relevant EMC information (to FCC rules) 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 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

    Safety Regulations User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 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: IEC 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment...
  • Page 7 Safety Regulations User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Additional safety requirements for Norway and Sweden Equipment connected to the protective earthing of the building installation through the mains connection or through other equipment with a connection to protective earthing - and to a cable distribution system using coaxial cable, may in some circumstances create a fire hazard.

  • Page 8: Care Packs

    Newtec Care Pack support services package protects your Newtec equipment during a 3 year period, compared to the standard 1 year warranty period. This extended warranty covers hardware repair services at Newtec factory and grants you access to Newtec technical support as well as maintenance software releases.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    This document is intended to help you to: • Understand the different possibilities of the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator; • Understand the basic features of the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator; • Find your way connecting and configuring the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator.
  • Page 10 • Device leaflet (We refer to http://www.newtec.eu). • The System Integration Guide for M6100 describes how to integrate the device into a network management environment. The related documentation can be found on the CD-ROM that is delivered together with the device.
  • Page 11 About this Manual User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Options Newtec M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Ordering n° Configuration Options M6100 Category Select 1 option M6100 Platform M6100 Chassis Version 01 CH-01 Select 1 option M6100 Operating Software M6100 Major Software Version R1*...
  • Page 12 About this Manual User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Newtec M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Ordering n° DVB-S/S2 Q/8PSK 16QAM SC-05 16/32APSK* Select 1 option Modulation Symbol Rate 5Mbaud SR-05 Modulation Symbol Rate 15Mbaud* SR-15 Maximum Modulation Symbol Modulation Symbol Rate 36Mbaud*...
  • Page 13 About this Manual User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Feedback Newtec encourages your comments concerning this document. We are committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. All comments can be mailto:documentation@newtec.eu. Please include document and any comment, error found or suggestion for improvement you have regarding this document.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator TABLE OF CONTENTS Copyright ......................... 2 Compliancy Statements ..................3 Safety Regulations ....................6 Care Packs ....................... 8 About this Manual ....................9 Table of Contents ....................14 Introduction ....................17 Short Description ..................
  • Page 15 Table of Contents User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator SNMP ......................75 FTP (File Transfer Protocol) ................ 76 General Device Settings and Actions ............78 Access Rights of the Users (User Profiles) ..........78 Security Settings ..................78 License File....................79 Configuration Settings .................
  • Page 16 Table of Contents User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 10.2 Configure the TS over IP Input ..............159 10.3 Configure the TS MUX ................160 10.4 Configure the Modulator ................160 10.5 Finalise the Setup ..................161 Appendix A – Alarm List ................. 162 11.1...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    DVB-DSNG and DVB-S modulator specifically designed for broadcast direct-to-home, primary distribution to headends and contribution of television and radio content. The M6100 can be used in conjunction with set-top boxes, professional IRD’s or professional satellite demodulators such as the AZ910.

  • Page 18: Key Features

    User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Key Features The M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator can take in ASI or TS over IP. The M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator works with a single TS in the DVB-S2 CCM (Constant Coding and Modulation) mode. • DVB-S2 and DVB-DSNG/S compliant;...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 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, ensure it is securely fixed.
  • Page 20 Installation User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Consider the applied markings (F) on the slider indicating the front side.  Mount the rear of the sliders onto the rack using a Philips screwdriver.  Fix the length of the sliders by using a hex key.
  • Page 21 Installation User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator  Mount the support bracket onto the front of the device using a hex key N°3.  Place the sliding wheels onto the sliders and slide the device into the rack. The support brackets are used to slide the device into the rack. When the brackets are not used it is possible that the device tilts over when inserting the device.
  • Page 22 Installation User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator  Mount the brackets onto the rack by slightly lifting the device and inserting the screws using a Philips screwdriver. It is allowed to operate the equipment in transportable installations and vehicles equipped with the means to provide a stable environment.

  • Page 23: Technical Earth

    Installation User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Technical Earth On the rear panel of the equipment a technical earth is available (an unmarked terminal on the right side of the equipment). It is provided to: • Ensure that all equipment chassis fixed within a rack are at the same technical earth potential.

  • Page 24: Physical Description

    Physical Description User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Front Panel Description The device can be configured, controlled and monitored using the front panel. The front panel consists out of the following parts. Figure 1 - Front Panel Refer to section: How to Use the Front Panel (on page 46).
  • Page 25 Physical Description User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 3.1.1 Display, Soft Buttons and Navigation Buttons Display: The display consists of a 32 x 240 pixels LCD screen. • The top rows indicates the tree menu pane; • The bottom row indicates the root menu pane.
  • Page 26 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 3.1.2 Management and Control Interface The management interface allows the system administrators to manage the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator and monitor its operation. The management can be done using the GUI, CLI or SNMP. Refer to section: How to Manage the M6100 (on page 40).
  • Page 27 Physical Description User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 3.1.3 LED Indicators Figure 4 - LED Indicators LED Colour Description A general device or interface alarm is present on the device. ACT ALARM Yellow Alarms other than the general device alarm or interface alarm are present on the device.

  • Page 28: Back Panel Description

    Physical Description User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Back Panel Description The following figure shows the possible connections on the modulator. The back panel connections available depend on the specific hardware configuration of your device. Two major back panel configurations are available: Figure 5 - Default Hardware Configuration (Ordering n°...
  • Page 29 Physical Description User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Figure 6 - Hardware Configuration with ASI Inputs and Outputs (Ordering n° CH-01 and AS-01) The 10MHz REF out is optional and is selected during ordering. Ordering n° is RO-01. Newtec proprietary Unrestricted Version 1.0...
  • Page 30 • Speed 115200 baud; • Eight data bits; • No parity bit; • One stop bit. Use the following pin connections to create an appropriate cable between the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator and the managing device. Name Function Not connected Rx-D...
  • Page 31 Physical Description User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Name Function Not connected Table 2 - Pin Layout of the Craft Interface Figure 7 - Craft Interface Connection 3.2.3 Alarm Interface The alarm interface can be used to build up device redundancy switching systems.
  • Page 32 Physical Description User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Figure 8 - Pin Layout Figure 9 - Technical Representation of the Pin Layout Figure 10 - Typical Connection of Alarm Contacts in a 1+1 Redundancy System Newtec proprietary Unrestricted Version 1.0...

  • Page 33: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 4 BLOCK DIAGRAM The following figure shows the block diagram of the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator. The block diagram is derived from the synoptic view of the Graphical User Interface. Depending on the hardware and software configuration of the device some functional blocks can be available or not.

  • Page 34: Device Management

    Block Diagram User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Device Management This block contains all the configuration parameters concerning the management interfaces: GUI, CLI and SNMP. In this block it is also possible to configure or look up the following: •...

  • Page 35: Ts Mux

    Once the incoming stream is processed (put into frames) the data is forwarded to the TS MUX. The possible 16 byte error correction is stripped off before further processing is performed by the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator. 4.2.3 Multiprotocol Encapsulation is used to take in IP data and insert this data into a TS.

  • Page 36: Modulator

    The modulator takes in the TS arriving from the TS MUX and performs the correct modulation on the data. The M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator works with a single TS in the DVB-S2 CCM (Constant Coding and Modulation) or DVB-S mode.

  • Page 37: Getting Started

    Getting Started User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 5 GETTING STARTED Use this guide to configure the management IP Address of the device and save it as a boot configuration. Once this is done it is possible to access the device using one of the following operational interfaces: •...

  • Page 38: Set The Management Ip Address

    Getting Started User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Set the Management IP Address The factory default of the Mgmt IP Address is: 10.0.0.2/24.  Insert the power able to start the device.  Wait until the welcome menu disappeared and the menu tree is displayed.
  • Page 39 Getting Started User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator  Select Actions using the corresponding soft button. Use the soft button arrow (refer to the following figure).and navigate completely to the right of the root menu pane. Figure 12 - Navigate through the Root Menu ...

  • Page 40: How To Manage The M6100

    Refer to the reference manual on the CD to get a full overview. In this manual, reference to the parameters of the management model is made as follows. M6100 >> Branch >> Sub Branch >> Leafs E.g. M6100 >> Modulator >>...
  • Page 41 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator M6100 Main Branches Sub Branches Identification Device SNMP Frontpanel Date and Time Monitor Configuration Redundancy Mgmt Itf Ethernet IP Address Gateway Link Redundancy Statistics Data Itf Ethernet IP Address...
  • Page 42 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Signalling Traffic Classification Traffic Shaping Channels TS MUX Input Selection Reset Counters Statistics Rate Adapter Carrier ID Signalling TS Analyser Modulator Mode Transmit Transmit State Transmit Ctrl_Group Output Frequency...

  • Page 43: Management Ethernet Interfaces

    How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Management Ethernet Interfaces Management interface 1 (Mgmt1) is activated by default, the other interfaces can be enabled on the following location in the device. M6100 >> Mgmt Interface •...

  • Page 44: Management Ip Connectivity

    How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Management IP Connectivity The following figure is an example of a setup: Figure 13- Management Interface Configuration Design the network IP configuration for your setup before inserting the device into the network.

  • Page 45: Ethernet Link Redundancy

    Refer to the following figure: Figure 14 - Link Redundancy M6100 >> Mgmt Interface >> IP Address >> Link Redundancy When link redundancy is activated the bond interface must be configured. This bond interface has an IP Address that is used as destination address by the source (encoder, multiplexer).

  • Page 46: How To Use The Front Panel

    How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator How to Use the Front Panel This section explains how the devices can be configured using the front panel. Figure 15 - Front Panel 6.5.1 Navigating Through the Display...
  • Page 47 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Front Panel Buttons Description Figure 17 - Front Panel Control Name/Symbol Description Arrow UP Navigate to the upper item. Arrow DOWN Navigate to the lower item. Arrow LEFT Fold an expanded node or a leaf sub item.
  • Page 48 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator A main branch is associated with one ( or more) soft-button(s). This depends on the size and the position relative to the soft buttons. When more than one main branch exists the first and last soft button are used as arrows.
  • Page 49 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator In this pane the parameters are listed vertically.  Navigate through this pane by using the up/down arrow of the navigation button;  Unfold a branch by using the right arrow or pressing OK.
  • Page 50 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.5.3 Check the Alarms  Select Alarms using the corresponding Soft button. (use the soft button arrows to navigate through the root menu.)  Navigate to Active Alarms or Memorized Alarms.

  • Page 51: Graphical User Interface

    Proceed as follows to open the GUI on a computer in the network:  Open a web browser; Newtec advises to use Firefox 10 or Google Chrome as standard browser, but the GUI can also run on other compatible browsers like Internet Explorer 9, Safari …...
  • Page 52 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator  Press Enter. Figure 20 - Graphical User Interface The three possible user profiles are: • Guest: - The user has read-only access to the typical configuration and monitoring options;...
  • Page 53 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator • Expert: The user has read-write access to all configuration parameters; - This user can load and save configurations; - The user can execute and create custom actions.
  • Page 54 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.6.3 Change a Password  Switch to the user profile expert.  In the users options window click change password Figure 23 - Change Password  Click Change Password to confirm the new setting.
  • Page 55 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Pane No. Pane name Function Banner The top row of the banner displays the official device description and type. The top right row displays the current user profile. (To change the user profile, refer to Switch User Profile on page 53).)
  • Page 56 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.6.5 Overview Tab The Overview tab contains a schematic representation of the signal flow in the device. The signal passes different functional blocks and each block contains a function name, basic settings and counters.
  • Page 57 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Functional Blocks Description Displays the configuration how the ASI signalling is taken into the device. For example: • Input Selection; • Active Input; • Measured Bit Rate. • Rate Adapter;...
  • Page 58 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.6.6 Tree View The tree view shows all device parameters arranged in a tree structure consisting of branches, sub branches and leaves. The following pane is displayed: Figure 26 - Tree-View...
  • Page 59 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.6.7 Alarms Pane The alarms pane shows the alarms generated by the device. Alarms are sorted first by their activity and then by their severity (from critical alarms to warnings.)
  • Page 60 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.6.8 Status Bar The status bar informs on the following: Figure 28 - Status Bar Cfg saved is red when the active configuration is modified but not saved.
  • Page 61 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.6.9 Colours Used in the GUI In the schematic overview colours are used per functional block to provide the status of the device. The process flow is also indicated between the functional blocks by arrows.
  • Page 62 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator The process flow arrows: • Black: Not active no data is transported; • Green: Data is available on this part in the process flow (incoming, outgoing or transfer of data within the device);...
  • Page 63 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.6.11 Invalid Values The GUI does not allow the implementation of invalid values. While typing a value this value is validated. The user interface has several features that help to insert valid parameters: •...

  • Page 64: Command Line Interface (Cli)

    How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Command Line Interface (CLI) This sections describes how the device can be managed using the CLI. The commands and how they can be applied are described in the following sections.
  • Page 65 Make sure that the IP address of the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator is in the same range as the IP Address of the managing device.  Make an Ethernet connection between the managing device and the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator. Craft Interface To access the CLI via the craft interface do the following: ...
  • Page 66 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Refer to Craft Interface (on page 30). Figure 31 - Craft Interface Connection 6.7.2 Open the CLI using a Terminal Emulator A terminal emulator is an application that can act as a client for the SSH (Secure Shell) computing protocol and as a serial console client.
  • Page 67 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator When opening PuTTY the following window is displayed. Figure 32 - PuTTY Configuration  Insert the Management IP address of the device. By default 10.0.0.2/24.  Click Open.
  • Page 68  admin@192.168.254.27's password: expertexpert  The following window is displayed. Figure 34 - Welcome to CLI on M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator The device name is displayed between brackets. 6.7.4 Navigate Through the Branches of the Device Use the following commands to navigate through the different branches of the device.
  • Page 69 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.7.5 Go into a Branch  Type in the branch name and press Enter. For example: [M6100] # modulator [M6100] modulator# 6.7.6 Move Up one Level  Type one of the following commands: exit ...
  • Page 70 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.7.8 Supported Key Presses in the CLI The CLI supports the following input characters: Directly from the keyboard • All printable characters; • Delete; • Arrows; • Tab: used to perform command completion;...
  • Page 71 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.7.9 Show, Help and Context Sensitive Help These commands make it possible to request information on certain commands or parameters. 6.7.9.1 Show The show command is used to display the different commands, branches or leaves that exist in a branch.
  • Page 72 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.7.9.2 Help The help command is used to provide information on a command or parameter. Always type help at the end. For example: [M6100] device # reset help...
  • Page 73 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.7.10 Displayed Units Some variables are by default scaled to a more readable unit. For example: • Symbol rate in Mbaud; • Bit rate in Mbps; • Frequencies in MHz.
  • Page 74 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator [M6100] # mgmtintf [M6100] mgmtintf # mgmtgateway get 192.168.254.206 Request a parameter from another sub branch. [M6100] ip# /modulator mode get dvbs For example (change only one parameter):...

  • Page 75: Snmp

    SNMPv2c is used in the device. The MIBs as supported by the device can be downloaded from the GUI Device Tasks Pane. For more information on the use of the SNMP interface refer to the System Integration Guide for M6100 on the CD. Newtec proprietary Unrestricted Version 1.0...

  • Page 76: Ftp (File Transfer Protocol)

    User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 6.8.1 Consult or Download the SNMP MIBs (Management Information Base) M6100 >> Tasks >> Device >> Get SNMP MIBs The SNMP MIBs can be downloaded using the GUI interface. A mibs.zip file is downloaded. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) This feature is used to download or upload files and is commonly used in combination with the CLI.
  • Page 77 How to Manage the M6100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator An example of such an application is FileZilla. Figure 35 - FileZilla Connect Downloaded or uploaded files can be consulted on the Remote Site in the download/upload folders.

  • Page 78: General Device Settings And Actions

    General Device Settings and Actions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 7 GENERAL DEVICE SETTINGS AND ACTIONS Access Rights of the Users (User Profiles) The access rights of the users describe the operation mode. Depending on the selected user profile the "operators" have different rights.

  • Page 79: License File

    General Device Settings and Actions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator License File A license file contains the information about all the features/options that are enabled or disabled on the device. The file is an .ini file. A license file is device dependent.

  • Page 80: Configuration Settings

    User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 7.3.1 Import/ Export License File M6100 >> Device >> Tasks >> License File >> Import / Export This task cannot be executed on the Front Panel. Importing a license file is done when new functionalities need to be activated.
  • Page 81 7.4.1 Boot Configuration M6100 >> Device >> Tasks >> Configurations >> Configs >> Make boot A boot configuration is used to set all parameters to their correct value at boot time. This implies that the management parameters (for example redundancy settings), Input / Output parameters are set according to the network requirements.
  • Page 82 General Device Settings and Actions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 7.4.2 Active Configuration The active configuration is the configuration that is currently used on the device. The active configuration is not necessarily a configuration that is saved on the device.

  • Page 83: Manage Configurations

    General Device Settings and Actions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Manage Configurations M6100 >> Tasks >> Device >> Configurations From this menu it is possible to manage the configurations of the device. Use the menu to perform the following tasks: •...
  • Page 84 General Device Settings and Actions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 7.5.3 Export a Configuration Use this to export a configuration file. Depending on the management interface, the file is exported to a default folder (GUI) or to the FTP server (CLI).

  • Page 85: About A Software Upgrade

    > Create a ticket As response of your request you will receive appropriate feedback from our support team. In case you don't have a Username and Password yet for the Newtec Service Desk tool: request a login to customersupport@newtec.eu. Newtec proprietary Unrestricted Version 1.0...
  • Page 86 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 7.6.1 Software Upgrade M6100 >> Tasks >> Device >> Software Upgrade Use this menu to upgrade the software of the device. Use the applicable software upgrade file (installer.bin). Proceed as follows to perform a software upgrade: ...

  • Page 87: Identification

    General Device Settings and Actions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Software Upgrade: This operation will reboot your device! Are you sure, you want to upgrade the device firmware with the content of '"file_name.bin"?  Click Upgrade. Refresh the browser after about 40 seconds.
  • Page 88 General Device Settings and Actions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Figure 41 - Remote Logging When remote logging is enabled and a remote IP address is inserted all logging information is forwarded to this address. By default the logging messages are packed in UDP (User Datagram Protocol) and received on a specific UDP port.
  • Page 89 Log File Information 7.8.1 Export or Clear Logging M6100 >> Tasks >> Device >> Export Logging M6100 >> Tasks >> Device >> Clear Logging Use this menu to export or clear the local board logging. • When an export is requested a text file is downloaded.

  • Page 90: Diagnostics Report

    General Device Settings and Actions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Diagnostics Report M6100 >> Tasks >> Device Reset Use this to get an overview of the complete configuration and get debugging information of the device. This report can be requested by Newtecs Customer Service department to perform debugging on the device.

  • Page 91: Date And Time

    UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Enter the different NTP peer IP Addresses to which must be synchronised. The device M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator acts as a client and periodically queries the server for a precise UTC time reference. It is possible to enter up to four NTP peer IP addresses.
  • Page 92 General Device Settings and Actions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Figure 43 - Network Time Protocol When the NTP peer addresses are inserted the time and date are changed according to the received information. Newtec proprietary Unrestricted Version 1.0...

  • Page 93: Monitor

    General Device Settings and Actions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 7.11 Monitor M6100 >> Device >> Monitor The following parameters are monitored. • Board temperature; • Input of the board power supply; • Indicates the CPU (Central Processor Unit) load;...

  • Page 94: Alarm Handling

    General Device Settings and Actions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 7.13 Alarm Handling For a comprehensive list of alarms, refer to Appendix - A on page 162. Alarm Masking Alarm masking can be performed from the following location in the device.

  • Page 95: Data Interfaces

    Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 8 DATA INTERFACES Depending on the ordered configuration the following physical data interfaces are available: • Ethernet data interfaces; • ASI input and output interfaces. (Ordering n° AS-01, hardware) The Ethernet ports are used for TS over IP input and for IP data input in MPE mode.

  • Page 96: Data Ip Connectivity

    Figure 44 - Data IP Configuration Use this to define the data input interfaces: Make sure that the source device and the M6100 belong to the same IP range or the content is routed to the correct Data IP Address.

  • Page 97: Ethernet Link Redundancy

    Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Ethernet Link Redundancy It is possible to enable link redundancy (also known as bonding) on the management and data Ethernet interfaces. Link redundancy is used to eliminate downtime as much as possible in the system setup.

  • Page 98: Asi Input

    Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator ASI Input Configure the ASI input interfaces on following location. M6100 >> ASI-IN The two ASI inputs make it possible to create a link redundant interface input. Selection Description None The ASI input is disabled and incoming traffic is discarded.

  • Page 99: Asi Output

    Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Input Framing Configure the input framing type. M6100 >> ASI-In >> Input Framing The incoming packets can be: • TS188 (transport stream with 188-byte packets); • TS204 (transport stream with 204-byte packets, 188 bytes with 16 bytes for error correction).
  • Page 100 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator The output selection defines where the signal will be available. M6100 >> ASI >> OUT >> Output Selection The following figures give an overview of the different possibilities: Figure 46 - Signal Selection and Output Selection PRBS can be activated on the following locations: M6100 >>...

  • Page 101: Ts Over Ip

    Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator TS over IP 8.6.1 Why TS over IP Transport stream over IP is a solution that is introduced to reduce costs and create more flexibility for teleports and network operators. Using Ethernet interfaces provides the flexibility of sending media files over the internet towards the modulator.
  • Page 102 Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator The amount of TS packets that are encapsulated in an IP packet is automatically detected by the device. 8.6.4 TS over IP Settings The incoming traffic on the Ethernet interface of the modulator are IP packets with Transport Streams included.
  • Page 103 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 8.6.5 TSoIP Input Selection Configure the TSoIP input interface. M6100 >> TS over IP >> Input Selection The two data Ethernet inputs make it possible to create a redundant interface input. Refer to Link Redundancy (on page 44). Selection...
  • Page 104 Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 8.6.6.1 The User Datagram Protocol is used to send data (MPEG Transport Streams) from a source (encoder) to the modulator over an IP network. The protocol does not require to setup special transmission channels or data paths. UDP provides an unreliable service and it is possible that packets arrive out of order, are duplicated or are lost without notice.
  • Page 105 Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 8.6.6.2 The Real-time Transport Protocol is used to send MPEG Transport Stream packets from a source (encoder) to the modulator over an IP network. This protocol is based on UDP but it uses extra header information such as sequence numbers and payload.
  • Page 106 UDP port. This mechanism is standardised by SMPTE.org in the standards SMPTE 2022 of which the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator supports SMPTE 2022-1 and SMPTE 2022-2. These standards support only the protection of CBR (Constant Bit Rate) TS streams. The standards for VBR (Variable Bit Rate) TS streams are not supported.
  • Page 107 Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Figure 52 - RTP FEC The insertion of SMPTE-2022 FEC packets is based on a two dimensional XOR (exclusive or) algorithm. The size of the matrix is defined by two parameters L and D.
  • Page 108 Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator • L = the period or space between the non-consecutive packets or the amount of columns in the matrix; • D = defines the amount of rows in the matrix. Figure 53 - Pro-MPEG Matrix When the transport streams are aligned in the matrix the XOR function is applied to compute the FEC packets per column and row.
  • Page 109 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Figure 54 - Pro-MPEG Matrix RTP FEC (UDP Ports) The M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator has all hardware on board to support L(column) and D (Row FEC) up to 20 where L*D<=100. The M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator is able to detect the FEC packets automatically.
  • Page 110 239.255.255.255. IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used as communication and coordination protocol between source and recipients. To configure an IP Address, refer to Data IP Connectivity (on page 44). IGMPv1 and IGMPv2 (standards) are supported by the M6100 Satellite Broadcast Modulator. Newtec proprietary Unrestricted Version 1.0...
  • Page 111 Traffic Profile M6100 >> TSoIP >> Traffic Profile In the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator the traffic profile must comply with the profile used in the encoder/video multiplexer. This is needed to ensure that the traffic is recognised by the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator.
  • Page 112 8.6.7.2 CBR (Constant Bit Rate) M6100 >> TS over IP >> Traffic Profile This is the property of a transport stream where the packet rate is constant over time, in other words there are always the same number of packets in two time intervals of the same duration.
  • Page 113 A typical IP network is introducing jitter on the arrival time of the IP packets which contain the encapsulated TS. While, depending upon the network, jitter can be as low as 10 ms, the M6100 can compensate network jitter up to 150 ms, if set by the “Max Traffic Jitter” parameter.
  • Page 114 Figure 56 – Traffic Jitter and Buffer Delay 8.6.9 Input TS Bit Rate M6100 >> TS over IP >> TS Bit Rate Define the input TS bit rate when the CBR traffic profile is selected and the rate adapter is enabled.
  • Page 115 When for 300ms no data is received on a selected source another input source can be selected. M6100 >> TS over IP >> Monitor >> Source Info This monitoring parameter provides the actual used input source IP Address and UDP port.

  • Page 116: Multiprotocol Encapsulation (Ordering N° Vm-01)

    Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Multiprotocol Encapsulation (Ordering n° VM-01) Multiprotocol Encapsulation is used to take in Ethernet data and insert it into a TS. MPE is a data link layer protocol defined by DVB and published as: ETSI EN 301 192.
  • Page 117 Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 8.7.1 MPE Input Selection M6100 >> MPE >> Input Selection Configure the MPE input interface. The two data Ethernet inputs make it possible to create a redundant interface input. Refer to Link Redundancy (on page 44).
  • Page 118 Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 8.7.2 Packet ID M6100 >> MPE >> PID When MPE is enabled, it is needed to add a packet Identifier to this stream. This makes it possible to filter the correct data on the receiving end.
  • Page 119 Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 8.7.3 Signalling M6100 >> MPE >> Signalling Signalling can be added to insert extra information. Signalling is used by the receiver to specify the content that must filtered. This information is added to the PAT (Program Association Table) and to the PMT (Program Map Table).
  • Page 120 Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator The following table is an example of PAT content containing MPE data. Program Number Content 1001 Video 1002 Audio 1005 Teletext 1501 Video 1502 Audio 2001 Video 2002 Audio 1 2003...
  • Page 121 Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 8.7.4 Traffic Classification, Shaping and Channels M6100 >> MPE >> Traffic Classification The purpose of this block is to classify, shape and send out the data to the correct output channel. The following figure represents the different steps that are performed:...
  • Page 122 Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Traffic Shaping Per classified traffic node shaping can be performed. Shaping is used to define a CIR (Committed Information Rate) and the PIR (Peak Information Rate). As shown in the previous figure a root node can contain more sub nodes. These sub nodes inherit the settings of the root node and are then again divided in a PIR and CIR.
  • Page 123 Data Interfaces User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Channels Channels are logical pipes that are used to transport shaped traffic. It is possible to combine traffic coming from several traffic shaping nodes and insert them into one channel. On the receiving end it is possible to filter on the different channels/AIR MAC Addresses.

  • Page 124: Feature Descriptions

    Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 9 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Modulator The modulator functional block is used to perform the actual modulation of the TS. M6100 >> Modulator The main parameters are: • Mode DVB-S/DVB-S2; • Transmit On/Off;...
  • Page 125 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator The total bit rate of the transport stream is constant but can typically be adjusted to match the needs of the satellite link. If the desired transport stream rate is greater than the sum of the carried components, null packets are added to the stream by the multiplexer or the modulator.
  • Page 126 DVB-S Settings 9.1.2.1 Modulation and Coding Define the ModCod that can be used. 9.1.2.2 Rate Priority ( M6100 >> Modulator >> DVB-S >> Rate Priority Define the rate priority. • Symbol Rate ; • Bit Rate . 9.1.2.3 Symbol Rate M6100 >>...
  • Page 127 9.1.3.1 Frame Type Select the frame type: DVB-S • 188 byte. (This is a default setting for DVB-S and not displayed in the M6100). DVB-S2 • Normal Frames (64800 bits); • Short Frames (16200 bits). DVB-S2 applies the error correction coding and the modulation to large frames of data called baseband frames.
  • Page 128 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 9.1.3.3 Pilots M6100 >> Modulator >> Pilots Pilots can be introduced when DVB-S2 is selected. Define if it is needed to insert pilots or not. • Off; • On. What are Pilots? Pilots are unmodulated symbols grouped in blocks that are added on the physical layer framing level.
  • Page 129 • Symbol Rate ; • Bit Rate . 9.1.3.5 Symbol Rate M6100 >> Modulator >> DVB-S2 >> Symbol Rate Define the symbol rate in Mbaud. This parameter can only be set if rate priority = Symbol Rate has been selected. 9.1.3.6 Bit Rate M6100 >>...
  • Page 130 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 9.1.5 Output Frequency and Output Band M6100 >> Modulator >> Output Frequency Set the output frequency of the modulator. The output frequency must be in-line with the device capabilities (L-band or IF band) and the system requirements.
  • Page 131 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 9.1.6 Roll-off Factor M6100 >> Modulator >> Roll-off Factor Select the appropriate roll-off factor. The possibilities are: DVB-S DVB-S2 N.A. N.A. N.A. 15% (Clean Channel Technology N.A. 10% (Clean Channel Technology N.A.
  • Page 132 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator As shown in the previous figure, the throughput can be increased by reducing the roll-off factor, especially when keeping in mind that the occupied bandwidth = SymbolRate*(1+Roll-off factor). So DVB-S2 and especially in combination with clean channel technology the roll-off allows for a higher symbol rate in the same leased bandwidth.
  • Page 133 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Figure 65 - Spectrum Polarity The spectrum polarity can be set to inverted when working with older demodulators that do not detect the spectrum polarity. New devices automatically detect the spectrum polarity.
  • Page 134 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 9.1.9 Clock Output M6100 >> Modulator >> Clock Output Enables or disables the transmission of a 10MHz clock signal on the RF output interface. For the reference clock settings and characteristics, refer to Reference Clock (on page 136).
  • Page 135 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator The following figure shows the constellation diagram and the result on a frequency analyser of a Test modulation clock/8. Figure 66 - Test Modulation Pulse Clock/8 9.1.11 Amplitude Slope Equaliser M6100 >> Modulator >> Ampl Slope Equaliser Configure the amplitude slope equaliser.

  • Page 136: Reference Clock

    Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 9.1.12 Transmit Control M6100 >> Modulator >> Transmit Control Define the impact of the following alarms on the transmission: • In case of General Device Alarm: - Disable Transmit (default value);...

  • Page 137: Ts Mux

    Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 1MHz, 2MHz, 5MHz, 10MHz or 20MHz. Select the external clock reference for synchronisation with other devices, in the system setup or to have a higher stability than the internal default stability.

  • Page 138: Rate Adaptation

    Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Rate Adaptation M6100 >> TSMUX >> Rate Adapter In principle a one to one relationship exists between the input bit rate and the symbol rate of the device. With rate adaptation this is no longer true. It is possible to set one variable independent of the other.

  • Page 139: Carrier Id

    Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator There are two cases integrated in the figure: • Case one: A constant TS bit rate of 10Mbps is entering while the modulator bit rate is set to 2Mbps. Here the null packets need to be dropped to get the required modulator bit rate.
  • Page 140 The configurable carrier data is inserted into the NIT when this functionality is enabled. This means that the carrier ID of the incoming TS is replaced with the information entered in the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator. In the future a different kind of the carrier ID will be implemented on the physical layer in the satellite modulator, as a kind of low bit rate overlay to the DVB-S2 carrier.

  • Page 141: Ts Analyser

    Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator TS Analyser The transport stream analyser makes it possible to monitor the incoming transport stream. The purpose of this feature is to help determine if a problem seen at the output of a satellite receiver is due to a problem on the satellite link or to a problem in the head-end before the modulator.
  • Page 142 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 9.6.1 TS Analyser Status Overview The detection of the following MPEG errors status overview: Figure 68 - TS Analyser Note these Errors are defined in the following standard: TR101290. (The error explanations in this manual are kept short and intuitive.) •...
  • Page 143 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 9.6.2 Error PID Table This table summarises the PIDs for which a PCR error was detected and displays the exact PID type. The table also indicates a continuity count error and a transport error.
  • Page 144 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator The following values are provided: Measurements Description PCR Interval Measured interval time (in ms) between two consecutive PCR packets. Repetition Error PCR repetition error. Accuracy Error PCR Accuracy Error. Min PCR_AC Minimum value of PCR accuracy value (nanoseconds) over the last second.
  • Page 145 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 9.6.4 PID Table This table lists all the PIDs that are present in the stream. Figure 71 - PID Table The following information is displayed in the table. Information Description Displays the PIDs that are present in the stream.

  • Page 146: Prbs Generator

    Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator PRBS Generator Option n° AS-01 is required to use this feature! The PRBS (Pseudo Random Bit Sequence) generator is used to perform basic tests on the device or to get an indication on the satellite link quality.
  • Page 147 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Parameter Description TS Bit Rate Enter a TS Bit Rate in bps that must be generated. Type Define what kind of test signal to use: • PRBS: Configures the test generator to generate transport stream packets containing PRBS data.

  • Page 148: Equalink

    Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 9.7.1 PRBS Monitor These parameters can only be set on the following location: M6100 >> ASI-IN >> PRBS Monitor Parameter Description Enable Enable the PRBS Monitoring. PID Handling Enable/disable the detection of a PID inside data packets of the PRBS stream.
  • Page 149 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Linear distortion • Imperfections of the amplitude response of the transponder; • Degradation caused by the phase response of the IMUX/OMUX filters lead to imperfections in the group delay response. Non Linear distortion •...
  • Page 150 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator This is displayed in the following figure: Figure 73 - Satellite Link With and Without Equalink (Predistortion) Newtec DVB-S2 Modulators equipped with the Equalink™ feature contain both linear- and non-linear pre-distortion functions which can be individually enabled/disabled. Newtec proprietary Unrestricted Version 1.0...
  • Page 151 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 9.8.1 Enable Equalink M6100 >> Modulator >> Equalink • Enable or disable the stored linear and/or the non-linear predistortion. • Read out the state of the linear predistortion. The predistortion parameter can be enabled and the predistortion state can be off.
  • Page 152 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 9.8.3 Import the Linear Equalink File In this menu it is possible to import the calculated predistortion file. M6100 >> Tasks >> Equalink >> Import  First select the predistortion type: •...
  • Page 153 User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator The automated Equalink™ calibration is done by performing measurements between the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator and a Newtec demodulator or modem. The demodulator is going to monitor the carrier to distortion ratio (C/D) of the satellite link during the automated Equalink™...
  • Page 154 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator  Click Start. Figure 75 - Linear Equalink™  Insert the different parameters according to the settings of the satellite link. Enter the same Uplink Frequency and Transponder Centre Frequency to optimise the linear distortion for the full transponder.
  • Page 155 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator  When the measurements are performed the link margin improvement is displayed. Figure 77 - Measurements  Click Commit to confirm the link margin improvement. When a linear equalink procedure is committed the linear equalink settings are update in the current configuration.

  • Page 156: Device Redundancy

    Redundancy is very important as a single failure of the modulator impacts many services at the same time. Reliable operation of the satellite modulation in a satellite network is of key importance. The M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator works seamlessly together with the Newtec AZ202/AZ212 redundancy switches to provide best-in-class system uptime.
  • Page 157 Feature Descriptions User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Figure 79 - Operation During Redundancy Switchover Note that a N+1 (maximum 16+1) protection scheme is also possible. To Enable or disable device redundancy go to the following location: M6100 >> Device >> Redundancy When device redundancy is enabled the USS controls the actual operational redundancy state.

  • Page 158: Use Case: Ts Over Ip Constant Bit Rate

    Use Case: TS over IP Constant Bit Rate User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator USE CASE: TS OVER IP CONSTANT BIT RATE Figure 80 - TS over IP CBR In this use case the modulator is connected to a video encoding system that generates a TS over IP.

  • Page 159: Configure The Data Interfaces

     Enable the Ethernet connectivity of the device.  Configure the correct IP Addresses for the Data interface so that the M6100 is reachable for the encoder/multiplexer. 10.2 Configure the TS over IP Input M6100 >> TS over IP >>...

  • Page 160: Configure The Ts Mux

    User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 10.3 Configure the TS MUX In this TS MUX define that TS over IP is taken in and processed by the device. M6100 >> Input Selection >> TS over IP  Enable TS over IP in this block.

  • Page 161: Finalise The Setup

    Use Case: TS over IP Constant Bit Rate User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Transmit Control Define the impact of a General Device Alarm and a General Interface Alarm on the transmission of the signal. DVB-S2 Settings  Frame Type: Define normal or short frames.

  • Page 162: Appendix A - Alarm List

    Appendix A – Alarm List User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator APPENDIX A – ALARM LIST The alarm list provides an overview of the different alarms that can occur on the device. The description of the alarm indicates where the alarm is situated and how the problem can be solved.

  • Page 163: Ethernet Interface Alarms

    Appendix A – Alarm List User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 11.2 Ethernet Interface Alarms Alarm Description Eth Data Link Failure This alarm is raised when there is no signal on the corresponding Ethernet interface. Eth Data Itf Failure This alarm is raised when a failure is detected on the Ethernet interface.

  • Page 164: Asi Alarms

    Appendix A – Alarm List User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 11.4 ASI Alarms Alarm Description ASI IN General This alarm is raised when there is a general ASI input alarm. • SI IN No Input Signal • ASI IN No Input Data •...

  • Page 165: Modulator Alarms

    Appendix A – Alarm List User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 11.5 Modulator Alarms Alarm Description Modulator General This alarm is raised when there is a general modulator alarm. • Modulator No Input Signal • Modulator Buffer Underflow • Modulator Buffer Overflow •...

  • Page 166: Reference Clock Alarms

    Appendix A – Alarm List User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator 11.6 Reference Clock Alarms Alarms Description Ref Clock No Signal This alarm is raised when no signal is detected on the reference clock input connector. Ref Clock No Lock This alarm is raised when the device cannot lock on the reference clock.

  • Page 167: Ts Mux Alarms

    Appendix A – Alarm List User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator TS 2_3b PCR_discontinuity_error This alarm indicates that the difference between two consecutive PCR values exceeds the range [0-100] ms, while the 'discontinuity indicator' bit is not set. This bit in the Adaptation Field should trigger a reset of the PCR evaluation functionality.

  • Page 168: Appendix B - Technical Specifications

    Appendix B – Technical Specifications User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input Interfaces and Output Interfaces Input Interfaces Output Interfaces L-band (configuration option) Ethernet Interface • Auto switching 10/100/1000 Base-T • Connector N(F), 50 ohms;...
  • Page 169 Appendix B – Technical Specifications User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Internal 10 MHz Reference Frequency Standard Stability Stability +/- 2000.ppb over 0 to 70 deg C Ageing +/- 1000 ppb/year High Stability Stability +/- 50.ppb over 0 to 70 deg C...
  • Page 170 Appendix B – Technical Specifications User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Modulation Supported Modulation Schemes and FEC DVB-S Outer/Inner FEC Reed Solomon / Viterbi • 1/2 • 5/6 ModCods QPSK • 2/3 • 7/8 • 3/4 DVB-DSNG Outer/Inner FEC Reed Solomon / Viterbi •...
  • Page 171 Appendix B – Technical Specifications User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Baud Rate Range 0,050 - 45 Mbaud DVB-S 0,050 - 68 Mbaud DVB-S2 Frame Length 188 bytes DVB-S 16200 bits DVB-S2: Short Frames 64800 bits DVB-S2: Normal Frames Roll-off Factor •...
  • Page 172 Appendix B – Technical Specifications User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Reference Input (optional) Connector BNC (Female) 50 Ohms Input Level -3dBm up to 7dBm Frequencies 1, 2, 5, 10, 20MHz Generic Monitor and Control Interfaces • Web server GUI (HTTP) using a web browser;...
  • Page 173 Appendix B – Technical Specifications User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Physical Information Dimensions: • Height: 1RU; • Width: 19" (inch); • Depth: 51cm; • Weight: 5,8kg. The following figure shows the dimensions of the device in mm. Figure 81 -Physical Dimensions...
  • Page 174 Appendix B – Technical Specifications User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Power Supply • 90-130 & 180-260Vac; • 105VA; • 47-63Hz. Temperature: • Operational: 0°C to +50°C / +32°F to +122°F; • Storage: -40°C to +70°C / -40°F to +158°F.

  • Page 175: Appendix C - Acronyms

    About this Manual User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator APPENDIX C – ACRONYMS Acronym Definition Adaptive Coding Modulation APSK Amplitude and Phase Shift Keying Asynchronous Serial Interface Chaudhuri and Hocquengham Bit Error Rate/Ratio Bayonet (Neill Concelman) Connector (for coaxial cable)
  • Page 176 About this Manual User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Acronym Definition Intermediate Frequency Internet Protocol Integrated Receiver Decoder Liquid Crystal Display LDPC Low-density Parity-check code Light Emitting Diode Low Noise Block Converter Medium Access Control Multimedia Home Platform Management Information Base...
  • Page 177 About this Manual User Manual for M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Acronym Definition SMPTE Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SPTS Single Program Transport Stream Secure Shell SVHC Substances of Very High Concern Transport Stream...

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