Datasheet

VENTURA
VS9155-AM / VS9155-AD

DVB-ASI multiplexer over OC-3/STM-1

The VS9155 provides multiplexing
and bandwidth optimization for ASI
signals over OC-3c or STM-1 networks.
The VS9155 multiplexing and de-multiplexers provide the
most efficient use of available bandwidth. The VS9155
have been developed to maximize the number of channels
into 155Mbps SONET/SDH network tributaries with a total
useable payload of 147Mbps. The VS9155 individually
manages, controls, and protects each transport stream,
enabling multiple customers to be served on a single
155Mbps carrier.

Applications
Professional broadcast contribution
Studio-to-studio media exchange
Live sports and event contribution
Managed video services over SONET/SDH

Key features
Multiplexes four DVB-ASI transport streams (TS) into
one OC-3c/STM-1/STS-3c (155Mbps) output
Maximizes ASI payload capacity (up to 147Mbps over a
155Mbps network)
Inputs can be fed by VS9500, supporting up to a total
of 16 TS
Individual channel bandwidth ceiling provides total
control over capacity available to client (to a resolution
of 0.1Mbps per TS)
ASI inputs can be switched to any demux output

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Automatic switchover
for path diversity

DVB-ASI

Stream Processing

DVB-ASI

Stream Processing

DVB-ASI

Stream Processing

DVB-ASI

Stream Processing

Multiplexer
Processing
and
Output
Formatting

STS-3 (Main)

STS-3

STS-3 (Aux)

STS-3

STM-1/OC-3c (Aux)

STM-1/OC-3c

STM-1/OC-3c (Main)

STM-1/OC-3c

DVB-ASI

DVB-ASI
DVB-ASI

Front Panel
Optional 155Mbps
SONET/SDH reference

Network

DVB-ASI
Demultiplexer
Processing
and
Output
Decoding

DVB-ASIMonitor

STS-3
loop-through

Front Panel
DVB-ASIMonitor

Clock Recovery

Optical OC-3
loop-through

Stratum 3 Oscillator

VS9155-AM

VS9155-AD

Error correction and checks

Each ASI input is independently processed for Reed-Solomon
error checking and correction. In addition all signals are
monitored for DVB validity (PID, PAT, PMT, ES and SES)

Security
Each ASI input is assigned conditional access codes (2 layers)
for secure content delivery, ensuring that signals are directed
to the appropriate destinations.

VS9155/VS9500-AM
VS9155-AM

J1

CH2 ERR2

ASI IN 3

LSR1 LSR2
J3

155 REF

ASI IN 4

FAIL
DC

J4

Absorption of all network pointers without reference BITS

clock through Stratum 3 free-running source with optional
BITS reference support. Supports synchronization of
redundant links with deterministic latency.

155
MAIN OUT
CH MON
J5

J7
MON

Local loopback

155
STBY OUT

155
REF
IN

J6
J8

A loopback feature is available to provide reverse channel

termination and QoS validation at transmitter

Certified to perform in Telecommunication installations

providing reliable performance in harsh environments.

J2

CH4 ERR4

Network timing

NEBS Level 3

LASER 2

CH3 ERR3

Optional dual optical inputs/outputs for path diversity with

automatic protection switching on failure for network
resilience

Reed-Solomon FEC can be applied to each ASI TS for reliable

transmission

ASI IN 2

CH1 ERR1

Protection

Forward error correction

ASI IN 1

LASER 1

J11
ALARM
RELAY

Front panel

Rear connector

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Video formats

Front panel LED indicators

Input formats

DVB-ASI (EN50083-9) containing data from 800kbps up

to 146.4Mbps

Impedance

75 Ohm

Nominal level

800mV(pk pk)

Bandwidth

155Mbps, containing data from 800kbps up to 147Mbps

Cable Eq

250m of Belden 8281 cable

Multiplexer and demultiplexer

Video interfaces
DVB-ASI, (EN50083-9)

Mux video inputs

4 x 270Mbps

Demux video outputs

4 x 270Mbps

Monitor

Selectable buffered version of input, front panel

Multiplexer and demultiplexer

network interfaces

Mux outputs

The front panel LED bank provides a comprehensive overview of both the card
status and traffic status. Utilizing three-state LEDs (off, green and amber or off,
green and red) payload and network faults can be quickly diagnosed providing
immediate remedial guidance to in-station personnel. Fault finding tables are
available with the product.

External alarms
Normally open relay contacts. Closed for major and minor alarm signals.

Element management

Standard

Format

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155Mbps - OC-3c / STM-1, ANSI, T1.105, Telcordia

GR-253-CORE
155Mbps - STS-3c/STM-1,
ITU-Rec, G.707
2 x optical (STM-1 / OC-3c) SFP
2 x electrical (STS-3c), 75 Ohm BNC

Demux inputs/outputs

2 x electrical (STS-3c); plus

2 x optical (STM-1 / OC-3c) SFP;
2 x STS-3c loop through, 75 Ohm BNC;
2 x OC-3c loop through, LC connectors

Mux payload

147Mbps max

The Ventura AEMS shelf element managers, FCS183-AEMS and FCS101-AEMS,

provide a comprehensive set of status, control and alarm variables through a Web
interface. The AEMS is a powerful Linux based embedded management system that
also supports SNMP and XML. It also acts as an agent for card upgrades, storing
multiple images for each card in the VS103 or VS101 chassis. Users can apply these
images to install upgrades from a remote location.

Physical and environmental

Resides in a single slot of a VS101 or VS103 Ventura series chassis
Power consumption

<8 10W (All options)

Operating temperature

0C to 50C chassis ambient

Storage temperature

-10C to +85 C

Relative humidity

20% 85% RH, non-condensing

Compliance

CSA, UL, CE, FCC (Part 15, Class A),

NEBS Level 3, C-Tick

Ordering options
VS9155-AM

STM-1/OC-3c DVB-ASI TS multiplexer bandwidth

optimizer

Multiplexer and demultiplexer

VS9155-AD

Payload processing

STM-1/OC-3c DVB-ASI TS demultiplexer bandwidth

optimizer

SFP-TV-1310-S

1310nm Fabry-Perot Laser SFP, 0dBm nominal launch

power

SFP-RV-PIN

PIN receiver SFP, -32dBm nominal sensitivity

Port management

ETR 290 level checking

Port bandwidth

1Mbps 147Mbps assignable per port in 0.1Mbps

incrementally

Forward error correction Reed-Solomon correction

TS payload

147Mbps (no FEC)

Optical transmitter
# of outputs

1 primary with optional

secondary (SFP)

Connector

Dual LC

Data rate

155Mbps

Laser type

SFP

Laser wavelengths

1310, 1550, CWDM, DWDM

Output power level

0dBm min

Fiber type

Single mode

Optical receiver (optional)

# of inputs

1 primary with optional secondary (SFP)

Connector

Dual LC

Receiver type

PIN or APD

Input wavelengths

1260nm 1620nm

Sensitivity

-32dBm

Max input power

+1dBm

Fiber type

Single mode

Other SFP optics are available in 1310, 1550, CWDM and DWDM wavelengths. For
these optical interface options, see the Ventura SFP options data sheet.

Contact information
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Europe and Africa

sales@nevion.com

+47 33 48 99 99

Middle East
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UK
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+44 118 9735831

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