Newtec Azimuth Series AZ840 BISS Scrambler

Newtec AZ840 BISS Scrambler

This product has reached end of life and has been replaced by the M6100 

The Newtec AZ840 is a transport stream scrambler fully compliant with the BISS-E standard. It supports the two modes of operation:  BISS-1 and BISS-E.

BISS (Basic Interoperable Scrambling System) is the ultimate cost effective solution for reliable and interoperable protection of contribution and DSNG exchanges. The main advantages of BISS are its simplicity and flexibility combined with free access to both every manufacturer and user.

BISS is also a simple and efficient conditional access solution for the primary distribution of programs between a hub and CATV, Digital Terrestrial Television or mobile TV remote distribution sites. In this case, BISS is the ideal solution to protect regional broadcasting rights.

The Newtec Azimuth Series AZ840 scrambles one program of the ASI transport stream with a programmable Session Word. This Session Word remains valid for the whole transmission period.  In Mode 1, the Session Word is programmed in the scrambler in the clear.

In mode E, the session word itself is encrypted with a DES algorithm before being programmed in the scrambler. The Encrypted Session Word is encrypted with the Identifier (ID) of the scrambler. There are two possible Identifiers: the buried ID and the injected ID. The buried ID is hardcoded in the device and the injected ID can also be programmed.

The scrambler automatically updates or adds the DVB SI tables, adapts the output rate and re-stamps the PCR clock references in the transport stream.  In its default configuration, The AZ840 has 2 ASI inputs which can be selected either manually or automatically. One of the Electrical ASI interface can be optionally replaced by an optical interface.  Optionally, a high stability reference frequency can be implemented.

Key features

• Scrambles 1 Program in 1 Transport Stream

• Compliant to BISS Standard-Mode 1 & E

• 5 user-defined Injected Identifiers

• Up to 10 Buried Identifier changes allowed

• ASI or optical input

• Integrated rate adapter

Main advantages

• Simple and Cost effective solution

• Non-proprietary

• Compatible with all professional IRDs

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