Technical Characteristics

  • Several frequency bands (available now: 1310-1700, 1990-2380, 2310-2700, 3400-3800 MHz; expected soon: 7000-7400, 7500-7900MHz) that can be changed by the user through quick and simple LNB replacement.
  • Agile RF frequency selection within each frequency band (500 kHz or 250 kHz steps).
  • MRC Diversity reception available as an option.
  • Two receiver can be cascaded to implement 4-way diversity.
  • COFDM digital modulation with 2K sub-carriers: 
    • Standard product: DVB-T (compliant to ETSI 300744)
    • DPRO8 option: additional DPRO modulation, fixed 8 MHz bandwidth
    • DPRO20 option: additional DPRO modulation, selectable 8, 10 and 20 MHz bandwidths.
  • 422/420 MPEG2 low delay video decoding (compliant to ISO/IEC 13818).
  • 1 transport stream output (ASI).
  • 1 transport stream input (ASI).
  • 1 selectable output digital video (SDI) / transport stream (ASI).
  • 1 component video output (YUV or RGB)
  • 2 composite video outputs (CVBS)
  • 1 genlock input
  • 1 genlock loop-through output
  • PAL and NTSC operation.
  • 2 high-quality audio outputs (line, AES and SDI embedded) - 128 kbps per channel.
  • 2 low-quality audio outputs (line and SDI embedded) - 64 kbps per channel.
  • 1 data output port (RS232) - 9600, 4800 or 1200 bps (i.e. for GPS information).
  • 4 general purpose inputs-outputs (TTL) for custom applications (on specific request).
  • PIN code for content privacy.
  • Fluorescent display for good visibility.
  • User-friendly man machine interface.
  • Default configuration for plug and play operation.
  • Save and recall for 6 user-defined configurations.
  • Fast start-up time (< 8s).
  • AC or DC power input (110-240 Vac or 10-17Vdc).
  • Power consumption : 25 to 40W depending on installed options.
  • Operating temperature range : -10°C to +50°C.
  • LNB size : 132 x 52 x 37 mm (N connectors excluded)
  • LNB weight : About 0.25 kg
  • Rack size : 383 x 350 x 44 mm (back panel connectors excluded)
  • Rack weight : About 4 kg
  • CE and UL certified (EMC and safety).

Inputs/Outputs

The following input/output signals are located on LNB:

Type Name Description Format
I
 RF IN RF signal N - 50 Ohms
O
 UHF OUT UHF signal output / 10-17Vdc phantom supply input N - 50 Ohms

The following input/output signals are located on base rack back panel:

Type Name Description Format
I MAIN UHF IN Main UHF signal input
10-17Vdc phantom supply output		 N - 50 Ohms
I AUX UHF IN Aux UHF signal input
10-17Vdc phantom supply output		 N - 50 Ohms
O ASI OUT Transport Stream (from demodulator) BNC - 75 Ohms
I ASI IN Transport Stream (to MPEG2 decoder) BNC - 75 Ohms
O SDI OUT Digital video (with embedded audio) BNC - 75 Ohms
O Y OUT Y or G component analog video BNC - 75 Ohms
O U(B-Y) OUT U or B component analog video BNC - 75 Ohms
O V(R-Y) OUT V or R component analog video BNC - 75 Ohms
O CVBS1 OUT Composite analog video (PAL/NTSC) BNC - 75 Ohms
O CVBS2 OUT Composite analog video (PAL/NTSC) BNC - 75 Ohms
I GENLOCK IN Black and burst signal for genlock (PAL/NTSC) BNC - 75 Ohms
O GENLOCK OUT Genlock loop-through BNC - 75 Ohms
O AUDIO1(L) OUT High-quality Mic/Line analog audio (right) XLR3 bal. < 100 Ohms
O AUDIO2(R) OUT High-quality Mic/Line analog audio (left) XLR3 bal. < 100 Ohms
O AES OUT High-quality digital audio (left + right) XLR3 bal. - 600 Ohms
O AUX1 OUT Low-quality Mic/Line analog audio XLR3 bal. < 100 Ohms
O AUX2 OUT Low-quality Mic/Line analog audio XLR3 bal. < 100 Ohms
I/O RS232 DCE Data output port DB9 - RS232 (DCE)
I/O REMOTE Remote control port (proprietary) DB9 - RS422
I/O GPIO[1..4] General purpose inputs-outputs (4) DB9 - TTL
I VDC IN DC power input (+9 ..18 Vdc) XLR4
I VAC IN AC power input (110..240 Vac / 50..60 Hz) ISO/IEC socket

Options and accessories

  • Reception LNBs for various frequency bands (1310-1700, 1990-2380, 2310-2700, 3400-3800 MHz; soon: 7000-7400, 7500-7900 MHz)
  • Diversity reception package (second LNB + second UHF demodulator + software)
  • DPRO8 option: improved 8 MHz modulation especially suited for mobile applications
  • DPRO20 option: improved 8, 10 and 20 MHz modulations especially suited for mobile applications
  • ETH option: remote equipment monitoring and control through Ethernet network
  • Antennas

Note: the above-mentioned specifications refer to latest release of product software version.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.