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DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators
© Copyright 2019
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
5292 John Lucas Drive,
Burlington, Ontario,
Canada L7L 5Z9
Phone:
+1 905-335-3700
Sales:
sales@evertz.com
Tech Support: service@evertz.com
Web Page:
http://www.evertz.com
Version 1.0, July 2019
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of
purchasers of 7780MD Series. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the
7780MD Series. Due to on going research and development, features and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of Evertz Microsystems Ltd. Copies of
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7780MD Series
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  • Page 1 Version 1.0, July 2019 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of 7780MD Series. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the 7780MD Series.
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  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 4 WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators TABLE OF CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY ..........................III OVERVIEW ........................... 1 1.1. FEATURES AND BENEFITS ....................1 1.2. ORDERING INFORMATION ....................2 1.3. ORDERING OPTIONS ......................2 INSTALLATION ..........................3 2.1. REAR PLATE DESCRIPTION ....................3 2.1.1.
  • Page 6 4.8. ALARMS ..........................24 UPGRADE PROCEDURES ......................27 FIGURES Figure 1-1 : 7780MD Series Block Diagram .................. 2 Figure 2-1 : 7780MD Series Rear Plate ..................3 Figure 2-2 : COM Port Settings ..................... 6 Figure 2-3 : Main Menu Prompt ..................... 6 Figure 2-4 : Network Setup Screen ....................

  • Page 7: Revision History

    Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
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  • Page 9: Overview

    Monitoring parameters such as input bit rate, occupied bandwidth, output level and transmit status provide extensive information on modulator status and signal quality. These parameters as well as full control of the modulator are relayed over SNMP, for intuitive remote access using Evertz’s own VistaLINK PRO SNMP monitoring and control package.

  • Page 10: Ordering Information

    DVB-S/S2 modulator L-Band output 1.3. ORDERING OPTIONS • +DBISS License for BISS 1/E Encryption • +DVB-S2X License to enable DVB-S2X (Broadcast and DSNG profiles) modulation standards • +S50 50Ω SMA connectors Figure 1-1 : 7780MD Series Block Diagram Page - 2 Revision 1.0...

  • Page 11: Installation

    DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators INSTALLATION 2.1. REAR PLATE DESCRIPTION Figure 2-1 provides an illustration of the 7780MD series rear plate. Figure 2-1 : 7780MD Series Rear Plate 2.1.1. Connectors RF MON: Output BNC 50 Ohm connector for monitoring L-band output.

  • Page 12: 2.1.2. Ethernet Connection

    Data input connector. 2.1.2. Ethernet Connection The 7780MD Series uses 10Base-T (10 Mbps), 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) or Gigabit (1 Gbps) twisted pair Ethernet cabling systems. When connecting for 10Base-T systems, category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable as well as EIA/TIA – 568 100Ω STP cable may be used. When connecting for 100Base-TX systems, category 5 UTP cable is required.

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    1. Unused IP address on the network or a DHCP server. 2. Evertz serial cable. 3. VLPRO Server IP address.  The 7780MD Series module is controlled via a 780x Frame controller and cannot be controlled directly through its own control port. 2.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Before handling the card it is important to minimize the potential effects of static electricity.

  • Page 14: Configuration Of Management Ip Connection

    IP address from the serial port of the frame controller by following the steps below. 1. Remove the panel by unscrewing both knobs on the side. 2. Connect the serial upgrade cable (ribbon cable) provided by Evertz to the 2x3 header at the front edge of the 7801FC/7800FC.

  • Page 15: Http Browser Control

    User may need to change the user’s PC IP settings for DHCP to static during the management IP connection. 3. Log in as: root, password: evertz Note: The default username and password is “root” and “evertz” respectively. This is  for read/write privileges.

  • Page 16: Setting Up User Login Credentials And Changes Privileges

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators 4. The user will be directed to the FC Menu as shown in Figure 2-5. To access the 7780MD (slot 4 in this example) web controls, click on the link under the Name column of the Products section.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators SPECIFICATIONS ASI INPUTS Number 2, selectable Standard DVB-ASI Connectors BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A 75Ω Impedance Return Loss >15dB Byte Stuffing Modes Byte and single packet burst mode ASI OUTPUT Number...

  • Page 18: 7780Md-Lb Output

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators 7780MD-LB OUTPUT L-Band Out Connector 50Ω Impedance Return Loss >12dB P1dB +20dBm Output Level -45dBm to 0dBm Frequency Range 950 to 2150MHz MONITORING PORT L-Band Out Connector 50Ω Impedance Return Loss >12dB...

  • Page 19: Electrical

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators QPSK 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 8PSK 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 16APSK 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 32APSK 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10...
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  • Page 21: Web Interface

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators WEB INTERFACE After the card has been installed in a 780x frame, it can be completely configured using the web interface. To do this, open up the webpage of FC in a web browser using the specified IP address.
  • Page 22 7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators • 100 Base T-Half Duplex • 1000 Base T-Full Duplex • 1000 Base T-Half Duplex Page - 14 Revision 1.0...

  • Page 23: Configuration

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators 4.2. CONFIGURATION Figure 4-2 : Configuration Tab Page - 15 Revision 1.0...
  • Page 24 7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators Inputs Input Stream: This parameter allows the user to control the input stream mode when the control standard is not set to DVBS. Options are Multi Stream or Single Stream. Data Source: This parameter allows the user to control the input stream mode when the input stream is set to single stream Auto Mode Switch: This parameter allows the user to control the Auto Mode Switch.

  • Page 25: Rf Output

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators 4.3. RF OUTPUT Figure 4-3 : RF Output Tab RF Output Parameters Spectrum Inversion: This parameter controls spectral inversion. Tilt: This parameter controls tilt correction. Units are dB/MHz. Output Level: This parameter controls the RF output power level.

  • Page 26: Ip Input

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators Auto RF Power Off Conditions Stream Input Loss: This parameter sets auto mute on ASI error. 4.4. IP INPUT Figure 4-4 : IP Input Tab IP Input Configuration VLANID: This parameter sets the VLAN identifier. 0 means VLAN is disabled.
  • Page 27 7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators UDP Port: This parameter sets the UDP port (default = 1234). It shall be an even number as required by RTP standard. Multicast Address: This parameter sets multicast group address (default = 224.1.2.2). It is only used in multicast reception mode.

  • Page 28: Carrier Id

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators 4.5. CARRIER ID Figure 4-5 : Carrier ID Tab Page - 20 Revision 1.0...

  • Page 29: Monitor

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators 4.6. MONITOR Figure 4-6 : Monitor Tab Page - 21 Revision 1.0...
  • Page 30 7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators Inputs MPEG-TS Packet Length: This parameter monitors packet length (for ASI 1 input, ASI 2 input and IP input). Total Bit Rate: This parameter monitors the average total bit rate (for ASI 1 input, ASI 2 input and IP input).

  • Page 31: Presets

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators 4.7. PRESETS The Preset section allows the user to save profiles and recall them when needed. Saving a Preset: a. The user can select which preset to set by clicking on one of the numbered tabs. A maximum of 5 presets can be set.

  • Page 32: Alarms

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators 4.8. ALARMS Page - 24 Revision 1.0...

  • Page 33: Figure 4-8 : Alarms Tab

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators Figure 4-8 : Alarms Tab This section allows the user to monitor the status of the product and get notified if a fault has occurred. Figure 4-8 shows all the parameters that are monitored under Alarms section.
  • Page 34 7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators The GREEN indicator at the front of each alarm shows the GOOD status and it turns RED whenever a faulty situation is detected. Page - 26 Revision 1.0...

  • Page 35: Upgrade Procedures

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators UPGRADE PROCEDURES To add a upgrade the 7780MD using the Web Interface, follow the steps below: 1. Click on the Upgrade button, shown in red in Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1 : Upgrade Button 2.

  • Page 36: Figure 5-3 : Verifying Firmware Upgrade

    7780MD Series DVB-S/S2/S2X L-Band and IF Satellite Modulators Figure 5-3 : Verifying Firmware Upgrade Page - 28 Revision 1.0...

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