Tektronix RFM210 Quick Manual

D V B - T M e a s u r e m e n t R e c e i v e r
RFM210
Product Information
The RFM210 offers comprehensive RF confi-
dence monitoring and support for a wide
range of DVB-T transmitter configurations,
with network capability in an affordable,
space-efficient package. Working in
combination with other Tektronix monitoring
products and backed by Tektronix world
class service and support, the RFM210
offers a superior value solution for monitoring
critical links in DVB-T broadcasting systems,
helping broadcasters avoid costly quality
and reliability problems and lower overall
operating expenses.
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RF Measurement Receivers •
Comprehensive RF Signal
Monitoring
The RFM210 measures a comprehensive set
of transmission parameters and can identify
degradations in transmitter performance or
efficiency before they become major quality
or reliability headaches. For example, most
DVB-T confidence monitors measure Bit-Error-
Rate (BER) as a primary figure of merit for
transmitter operations. This measurement
lacks the sensitivity needed to detect the
onset of performance degradation. The
RFM210 measures Modulation Error Ratio
(MER). This highly sensitive measure looks
at multiple factors such as carrier leakage,
I/Q level and quadrature imbalance to develop
a figure of merit that can identify subtle
performance degradations.
Features & Benefits
Comprehensive RF
Measurement and Monitoring
Capability Helps You Identify
Degradations in Transmitter
Performance and Efficiency
Before They Become Quality
and Reliability Problems
High Performance
Tuner/Demodulator Offers the
Flexibility Needed for Use in a
Wide Range of DVB-T
Broadcast Systems
User-configurable Alarm Relays
and Alarm Reporting via SNMP
Network Protocols Let You
Notify Engineers and
Operators of Transmitter
Problems Either On-site or in a
Central Monitoring Facility
You can Connect the MPEG-2
Transport Stream Output
Directly to an MPEG Protocol
Monitor, Offering a Compact,
Affordable Monitoring Solution
to Help You Quickly Identify
and Isolate Problems in Either
the Transport Stream or the
RF Signal
Rackmountable, 1RU Package
Simplifies Installation When
Space is at a Premium
Applications
Quality Control and RF Signal
Monitoring for DVB-T
Broadcast Systems