Newtec Elevation Series EL170 Elevation 133 Mbps IP Satcom Modulator
Auto-switching Gigabit Ethernet interface, Integrates seamlessly with terrestrial IP networks
EL170 IP Satcom VSAT Modulator
This product has reached end of life and has been replaced by the Newtec MDM6000.
The Newtec Elevation Series EL170 is a state-of-the-art satellite modulator designed for IP applications over satellite in full compliance with the DVB standards. As a real IP product, this modulator performs IP processing functions such as packet filtering, routing and encapsulation. Depending on the applications and the activated features, the EL170 can be used in conjunction with consumer satellite IP receiving devices, professional IP receivers such as the EL940, or professional satellite IP demodulators such as the EL970.
Ethernet
Newtec EL170 offers an auto-switching Gigabit Ethernet interface and integrates seamlessly with terrestrial IP networks and equipment. The incoming IP packets can be filtered using e.g. VLAN or MAC addresses, transmitted transparently (data piping mode) or routed to several receiving points and destination addresses.
Several routing and addressing mechanisms can be used and even combined:
- Routing to the MAC address of the IP receivers, using Multi-Protocol (MPE) or Ultra Light (ULE) encapsulation, or with the more efficient Extended Performance (XPE) encapsulation.
- Addressing using several PIDs (MPE or ULE only)
- Addressing using several stream identifi ers (with the DVB-S2 Multistream mode)
With the Variable Coding and Modulation (VCM) option, the modulator allows each stream to be transmitted with its own set of modulation parameters. At the output of the modulator, the signal is available on an L-band interface. Extended L-band, IF-band as well as BUC power supply and reference frequency are available as configuration options, providing a compact and cost effective solution.
Bandwidth Savings
For maximum bandwidth efficiency, the EL170 can also be used in Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) mode, modifying the modulation parameters dynamically in function of the link conditions. An embedded FlexACM controller option is available for point-to-point applications, while the optional Base-Band Frame input option allows the EL170 to work with the external Shaper, Encapsulator and FlexACM controller EL860 in point-to multi-point configurations.
When activated, the unique linear and non- linear pre-distortion option Equalink provides an additional link margin improvement of up to 2dB, truly unleashing the full efficiency of higher modulation schemes such as 16 and 32 APSK.
Combining new innovative features and advanced data encapsulations protocols with DVB-S2 technology, the EL170 ensures the highest bandwidth efficiency available on the market.
Features
DVB-S2 and DVB-DSNG/S compliant
QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK
XPE, ULE, MPE, data piping encapsulation
Data rates up to 133 Mbit/s
L-band monitoring output
Programmable amplitude slope equalizer
DVB-S2 Multistream
Optional Extended L-band
Optional VCM and ACM operation (FlexACM)
Optional 10 MHz reference input/output
Optional Linear and non-linear pre-distortion (Equalink)
Featured-based pricing and software upgradability
Main advantages
Lower operational costs thanks to highest bandwidth efficiency and lowest IP encapsulation overhead
Integrated hardware and software offering for end-to-end solution
Easy integration with terrestrial IP networks and routers
High versatility and fl exibility
High compactness
Applications
IP trunking and backbone
Corporate networks
Primary distribution of IPTV
Backhauling for cellular networks
Content distribution for digital signage and digital cinema
Input interface
• Auto switching 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet interface
• Maximum rate: 133 Mbit/s or 67,000 packets per second
• Layer 2 bridge mode: Ethernet frames over satellite
• Layer 3 bridge or router mode: IP packets over satellite
• Supported encapsulation modes:
- Data piping
- Ultra Lightweight Encapsulation (ULE)
- Multi Protocol Encapsulation (MPE)
- Extended Performance Encapsulation
(XPE) - Newtec effi cient encapsulation protocol for the encapsulation of Ethernet/IP frames in DVB-S2 Base-Band frames
• Filtering and routing capabilities:
- Up to 32 VLAN filters
- Up to 255 MAC filters
- Up to 255 IP routes/air-MAC addresses
- Up to 255 PIDs
- Up to 16 DVB-S2 Streams
• Proxy ARP support
• Base Band Frame input (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
• VCM support (optional)
• Embedded point-to-point FlexACM controller
(optional)
Baud rate range
• DVB-S2
QPSK/8PSK 0,05 – 45 Mbaud
16APSK/32APSK 0,05 – 33 Mbaud
(for higher baud rates see EL178)
• DVB-S/DSNG
QPSK/8PSK/16QAM 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 (+/- 2dB)
• Frequency 950 - 1750 MHz (50 Hz steps)
• spurious: better than -65 dBc/4 kHz @
+5 dBm 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
(intermateable with 50 ohms)
• Return loss 50 ohms : > 14 dB
75 ohms : > 20 dB
• 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
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
• spurious: better than -65 dBc/4 kHz @
-10 dBm level and > 256 kbaud
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 (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
• Temperature
- Operational: 0°C to 40°C
- Storage: -40 to +70°C
• Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
• CE label
• IP trunking and backbone
• Corporate networks
• Primary distribution of IPTV
• Backhauling for cellular networks
• Content distribution for digital signage and digital cinema
