Newtec Satcom Azimuth Series AZ110 Video Broadcast Modulator
Modulates up to 32 APSK, data rates to 216 Mbps
Newtec Satcom AZ110 Video Broadcast Modulator
This product has reached end of life and has been replaced by the Newtec M6100.
The Azimuth Series AZ110 DVB-S2 DSNG Broadcast Uplink Satellite Modulator provides broadcasters, video uplink providers and news gathering agencies the ability to efficiently uplink DVB-S2 carriers. The Azimuth Series AZ110 DVB-S2 modulator is specifically designed for Digital Satellite News Gathering, uplink trucks, Broadcasters and Satellite Teleport operators and is also fully compliant with the latest DVB standards for broadcasting and can be used in concert with other DVB demodulators.
Advanced DVB Standards
The highly advanced AZ-110 is a state-of-the-art satellite modulator designed for broadcast contribution, DSNG and distribution applications over satellite in full compliance with the DVB standards. Depending on the applications and the activated features, the modulator can be used in conjunction with set-top boxes, professional IRDs or satellite demodulators such as the AZ910. In its default configuration, the 110 series is capable of transmitting one MPEG transport stream in DVB-S, DVB-DSNG or DVB-S2 mode. The AZ-110 allows automatic or manual selection between two ASI inputs and has dual ASI monitoring outputs. Optionally, an optical ASI interface can be added. BISS scrambling options can be activated to scramble a single stream or Multiple program streams (BISSM).
Simplified IP
To simplify the migration towards IP, the 110 series is also available with DualFlow (combined ASI+Ethernet interface), providing broadcasters the following capabilities:
Transmit two transport streams simultaneously in DVB-S2 Multistream mode (via a second ASI input).
Interface (via a GbE input) with equipment or networks that carry transport streams over IP with the RTP or UDP protocols. The IP layer is removed by the modulator before transmission.
Transmit IP services (fi le transfers, VoIP, TCP services…) and transport stream(s) simultaneously. In this case the modulator performs the encapsulation of the IP data in XPE mode
Transmit IP services or transport stream(s) alternatively. In this case the modulator performs the encapsulation of the IP data in XPE or MPE mode.
Configure Quality of Service (QoS) of the IP traffi c, while keeping absolute priority to the ASI streams when several transport streams and/or IP services are transmitted simultaneously, the Variable Coding and Modulation (VCM) option allows each QoS or stream to be modulated with its own parameters.
Multiple Interfaces
At the output of the modulator, the signal is available on an L-band interface, Extended L-band, IF- and RF-band as well as BUC power supply and reference frequency are available as configuration options, providing a compact and cost effective solution.
Modulation
This modulator provides exceptional performance and bandwidth efficiency. When activated, the unique linear and non-linear predistortion option Equalink provides an additional link margin improvement of up to 2.5dB, truly unleashing the full efficiency of higher modulation schemes such as 16 and 32 APSK.
Key AZ110 Features
DVB-S2 and DVB-DSNG/S compliant
QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK
Data rates up to 216 Mbit/s
ASI or optical ASI transport stream interfaces
L-band monitoring output
Programmable amplitude slope equalizer
Extended L-band (950 - 2150 MHz)
DualFlow: combined ASI+GbE interface with integrated IP encapsulator and Confi gurable Quality of Service (QoS)
Baseband frame input support
Multistream and/or VCM operation
BISS / BISS Mulitchannel scrambling
Integrated RF upconverter
10 MHz reference input/output
Linear and non-linear predistortion (EqualinkTM)
Featured-based pricing and software upgradability
Main Advantages
Lower operational costs thanks to highest bandwidth effi ciency
Guaranteed interoperability with DVB receivers
High versatility and fl exibility
Future-proof design combining video and IP technologies
High compactness
Applications
Contribution
Primary distribution
Direct-to-home
DSNG combined with IP services
Data broadcast
Distance learning, Business TV
MVDDS
Production testing
Input interface
ASI/SPI interface
• 2 selectable ASI input on BNC (F) - 75 ohms (coax)
• 2 selectable ASI output (loop through) on BNC (F) - 75ohms (coax)
• SPI on 25 pin sub-D connector
• Optical ASI on ST (optional)
• 188 or 204 byte mode
• Encryption (optional)
- BISS (single program): mode 0,1, E : up to 54 Mbit/s
- BISSM (multiple program): mode 0,1,E : up to 100 Mbit/s
• Rate adapter
DualFlow: Combined ASI+Ethernet (optional)
• 2 x ASI on BNC (F) - 75 ohms (coax)
• 2x ASI output (loop through) on BNC (F) - 75 ohms (coax)
• 188 byte mode
• Auto switching 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet interface:
• transport stream on IP interface (UDP/RTP)
• Ethernet/IP QoS:
- 4 Queue priorities
- 8 traffi c classification rules
- Configurable queue size
• Layer 2 bridge mode – Ethernet frames over satellite (data piping)
• Layer 3 bridge or router mode: IP packets over satellite using Multi Protocol (MPE) or Extended Performance (XPE) Encapsulation
• Maximum 16 routes/destinations addresses
• Processing of up to 40 000 IP packets per second – maximum 50 Mbit/s
• DVB-S2 Multistream support
• VCM support (optional)
• Base-Band frame (BBF) input support (optional)
Modulation
Supported modulation schemes and FEC
• DVB-S/DSNG:
Outer/Inner FEC: Reed Solomon / Viterbi
MODCODs:
QPSK: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
8PSK: 2/3, 5/6, 8/9
16QAM: 3/4, 7/8
• DVB-S2:
Outer/Inner FEC: BCH/ LDPC
MODCODS:
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
Baud rate range
• DVB-S2 0,05 – 45 Mbaud
• DVB-S/DSNG 0,05 – 45 Mbaud
Frame length
• DVB-S/DSNG 188 bytes
• DVB-S2 Short Frames 16200 bits
• DVB-S2 Normal Frames 64800 bits
Roll-off factor
• 20 % - 25% -35%
Output interfaces
L-band output (default):
• Connector SMA (F), 50 ohms
• Return loss > 14 dB
• Level -35/+5 dBm (+/- 2 dB)
• Frequency 950 - 1750 MHz (50 Hz steps)
• spurious: better than -65 dBc/4 kHz @
+5dBm level and > 256 kbaud
Extended L-band output (optional)
• Connector SMA (F), 50 ohms
• Return loss > 14 dB
• Level -35/+5 dBm (+/- 2dB)
• Frequency 950 - 2150 MHz (50 Hz steps)
• spurious: better than -65 dBc/4 kHz @
+5 dBm level and > 256 kbaud
IF-band (optional):
• Connector BNC (F) - 75 ohms
• Return loss 50 ohms : > 14 dB
75 ohms : > 20 dB
(intermateable with 50 ohms)
• Level -30/+5 dBm (± 3 dB)
• Frequency 50 - 180 MHz (50 Hz steps)
• spurious: better than -65 dBc/4 kHz @
-10 dBm level and > 256 kbaud
L-band+IF (optional)
• L-band: -30/+0 dBm (+/- 3dB) output level
• IF: fi xed 70 or 140 MHz frequency
-34/+1 dBm (+/- 3 dB) output level
• spurious: better than -65 dBc/4 kHz @
-10 dBm level and > 256 kbaud
RF band (optional)
• Connector SMA (F), 50 ohms
• Return loss > 12 dB
• Frequencies 5.85-6.65 GHz
12.75-13.25 GHz
13.75-14.5 GHz
• Level -35/-7 dBm (+/- 3dB)
• Frequencies 17.30-18.10 GHz
17.60-18.40 GHz
• Level -25/+3 dBm (+/- 3dB)
L-band monitoring output (default)
• Connector SMA (F), 50 ohms
• Return loss > 7 dB
• Level -45 dBm
• Frequency default: identical to L-band output with options AA-02 / AA-06: 1080 MHz
BUC power and reference frequency (optional)
• max. current 1,5 A
• voltage 24V
• frequency 10MHz
• stability ±5x10-8 over 0°C to 65°C
10 MHz reference input / output interface (optional)
• Connector BNC (F) – 50 ohms
• Input level -3dbm up to 7dBm
• Output level +7dBm
Internal Reference frequency
• High Stability (optional)
Stability ±5x10-8 over 0°C to 70°C
Ageing: ± 15 ppb/day
± 300 ppb/year
• Very High Stability (optional)
Stability ±2x10-9 over 0°C to 65°C
Ageing: ± 0.5 ppb/day
± 500 ppb/10 year
Generic
Monitor and control interfaces
• Web based GUI
• Diagnostics report, alarm log
• RMCP over TCP-IP/UDP and RS232/RS485
• SNMP v2c
Alarm interface
• Electrical dual contact closure alarm contacts
• Connector 9-pin sub-D (F)
• Logical interface and general device alarm
Physical
• 1RU, width: 19”, depth 51 cm, 6 kg
• Power supply:
90-130 & 180-260 Vac, 105 VA, 47-63 Hz
Satellite News Gathering, Content Delivery, Rebroadcasting, Educational Programming
