The PALIOS module converts digital satellite signals into analogue TV signals to transmit it in cable networks. In this case, up to 8 analogue TV channels from the available satellite IF signals are generated, which are attached via two inputs.
PALIOS SAT-TV Transmodulator DVB-S/ -S2 (4x QPSK/ 8PSK) → ATV (8x AM) Part N : 5101.01 4. Front view PALIOS Sat IF input coupler “input 1“ LED input 1 Sat IF input coupler “input 2/ output“ LED input 2/ output...
PALIOS SAT-TV Transmodulator DVB-S/ -S2 (4x QPSK/ 8PSK) → ATV (8x AM) Part N : 5101.01 6.2 Device and channel status LED‘s Designation Colour Status Meaning of display POWER green permanently on Module is on. amber permanently on Module is in standby.
Setup the connection: The PALIOS module has to connected to PC network using an Ethernet cable.The IP address of the PALIOS module is 192.168.1.100 on delivery. If several PALIOS and/ or QAMOS modules should be controlled or adjusted via an Ethernet switch, each module must first be converted individually to its provided IP address within the network! To that the address of the network port on the PC (tem- porary) must be adapted to the IP address of the PALIOS/ QAMOS module (subnet mask: 255.255.255.0, IP address: 192.168.1.XXX,...
7.2 Initial installation using the wizard The easiest way to set the PALIOS module is to use the wizard. By pressing the “Initial installation“ button you get to the home page of the wizard. As with any other browser page at the top right hand it can also change the language.
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In this way, up to 8 programs per PALIOS module can be selected now to be transferred. First, as the output channel the next higher channel to the last selected program package is offered. But for each program the output channel can be chosen freely in the total frequency range.
Part N : 5101.01 Clicking on the “Send“ button, the selection is accepted and set in PALIOS module. The browser will be redirected to the home page (see chapter 7.3.1). By a reopening of the wizards left in the navigation tree you can always do a complete reinitialization of the module. The changes will be accepted and set only by pressing of the “Send“...
Settings with the selection box or input fields are taken over by pressing the “send“ button and stored permanently, and the PALIOS module is set on these values after a restart too. Settings with the click box are usually performed immediately but not stored in memory, so they would be lost on a possible restart of the module.
7.3.2 Menu ”Tuner editor” In this menu there is done the setting of the 4 tuner of the PALIOS module to receive the desired satellite programs. For each tuner there are to be entered the downlink frequency of the transponder, the symbol rate and the associated input (IN or IN/ OUT), at which there is the right satellite signal.
PALIOS SAT-TV Transmodulator DVB-S/ -S2 (4x QPSK/ 8PSK) → ATV (8x AM) Part N : 5101.01 7.3.3 Menu ”SAT selection” In this menu you can make the the choice of the satellites and the input configuration of the module. In the left part of the user inter- face there is the configuration menu of the input part.
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PALIOS SAT-TV Transmodulator DVB-S/ -S2 (4x QPSK/ 8PSK) → ATV (8x AM) Part N : 5101.01 In expert mode the input settings can be made more detailed and individualized. The setting screen is divided into two sections “LNB Control“ and “Program tables for“, for the two satellite jacks 1 (IN) and 2 (IN/ OUT). The parameters of both sections can be adjusted separately with the “send“...
In this menu the program selection is done for all output channels. After call up of the menu at first the actual channel allocation of the PALIOS module is listed. The following settings respective changes per channel are possible: in the column “Tuner“ there can be selected the satellite transponder, which contains the program to be transfered.
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PALIOS SAT-TV Transmodulator DVB-S/ -S2 (4x QPSK/ 8PSK) → ATV (8x AM) Part N : 5101.01 In expert mode, however, each channel can be adjusted individually according to individual requirements. The channel selection may be either left in the navigation tree or above the set-up tables.
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PALIOS SAT-TV Transmodulator DVB-S/ -S2 (4x QPSK/ 8PSK) → ATV (8x AM) Part N : 5101.01 Output output parameters of the channel Frequency input selection: channel, frequency Output frequency selection from channel table/ input in kHz Output level offset display of the level offset...
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PALIOS SAT-TV Transmodulator DVB-S/ -S2 (4x QPSK/ 8PSK) → ATV (8x AM) Part N : 5101.01 Subtitling adjustment of the parameters **** Mode selection: Off, Teletext, DVB Settings DVB subtitling DVB language index adjustment range: 0...255 Use extended ID‘s selection: yes, no...
PALIOS SAT-TV Transmodulator DVB-S/ -S2 (4x QPSK/ 8PSK) → ATV (8x AM) Part N : 5101.01 7.3.6 Menu ”Language” In this menu, the changeover of the user interface language is executed. You can choose between German and English. The transition can be made either to the left in the navigation tree in the subtree of the point “language“...
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PALIOS SAT-TV Transmodulator DVB-S/ -S2 (4x QPSK/ 8PSK) → ATV (8x AM) Part N : 5101.01 Specifically, the following can be configured: GUI settings Help information within the status line of the browser By default, the online help is displayed in an orange text box at the bottom of the page.
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Thus, it is possible, for example in a simple way to copy the system files from a PALIOS module to another. If under “GUI setup“ “Display all system files“ is selected, the system files can also be loaded or saved separately (see figure below).
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Beginning with release 2.0 the PALIOS supports the DHCP functionality. There DHCP-Client is factory default. After an update from a release 1.x to a release 2.x the DHCP support is off. Note, that after each factory reset the PALIOS is set “DHCP-Client“.
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Details may be found in the help text for each event. The critical priorities are each covered with fixed values that can not be changed. If the web site of PALIOS module is open, no changes are possible via SNMP .
7.3.8 Menu ”Service” In this menu you will find all information about the service/ support for the PALIOS module. There are given the BLANKOM service hotline and the service email address. In addition, the implemented operating instructions may be called as a PDF. If there is an inter- net connection the BLANKOM homepage can be started.
7.3.10 Menu ”Status” The status overview of PALIOS module is only available in expert mode. It presents an overview of the status of the various compon- ents per channel, which is updated every 5 seconds. It lists only the current values, the naming of the parameter appears in the help box in the lower part of the user interface or in the status bar of the browser (as adopted configuration), if you approach the mouse cursor to the parameter.
PALIOS SAT-TV Transmodulator DVB-S/ -S2 (4x QPSK/ 8PSK) → ATV (8x AM) Part N : 5101.01 8. Factory settings A short pressing of the reset button on the front of the module causes a reboot, i.e. the module restarts and all stored values are adjusted.
14. Document history Version Date Modification Author 1.00 21.06.2001 preliminary version Häußer 1.01 01.09.2011 basic dokument Häußer 1.02 18.01.2012 insert changes of software release 2.0 Häußer Options available upon request! Subjects to changes due to technical progress. BLANKOM Antennentechnik GmbH Hermann-Petersilge-Straße 1 • 07422 Bad Blankenburg • Germany • Phone +49 (0) 3 67 41 / 60-0 • Fax +49 (0) 3 67 41 / 60-100...
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Declaration of Conformity The Manufacturer BLANKOM Antennentechnik GmbH ∙ Hermann-Petersilge-Str. 1 ∙ 07422 Bad Blankenburg ∙ Germany herewith declares the conformity of the product SAT-TV Transmodulator Product name: PALIOS Type: 5101.01 Product number: according to the following regulations EN 50083-2 EN 60728-11 (as far as relevant) and additional device-specific regulations, enclosed above, which this product is subjected to.
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