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56058-01-ISDBT-M01, Rev. 01
January 2012
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Contents UBS Ltd DTX 1200U Transmitter
Revision History
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................1-1
1.1 MANUAL OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 PRODUCT SAFETY ................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 WARNING ............................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Safety Symbols ........................................................................................................ 1-2
1.3.2 Safety Notices.......................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.3 Electrostatic Sensitive Devices................................................................................ 1-3
1.3.4 Lithium Battery ......................................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION ................................................................................... 1-4
1.5 LIABILITY................................................................................................................................. 1-4
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..................................................................................2-1
2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 PRODUCT ARCHITECTURE ....................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 DVB-S/S2 Reciever ................................................................................................. 2-3
2.2.2 ISDB-T/TB Modulator .............................................................................................. 2-3
2.2.3 GPS Reciever .......................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.4 Transmitter System Controller ................................................................................. 2-4
2.2.5 High Power Amplifier (HPA) .................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.5.1 HPA Enhanced Features and Design Concepts...................................... 2-5
2.2.5.2 HPA Controller ......................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.6 Adaptive Pre-corrector............................................................................................. 2-6
2.2.7 Manual Digital Linear and Non-linear Pre-correctors .............................................. 2-6
2.2.8 Control Interfaces..................................................................................................... 2-6
2.2.9 Remote Upgrades.................................................................................................... 2-6
3 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................3-1
3.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL ..................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 MOUNTING .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.4 GROUNDING............................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.5 POWER SUPPLY ...................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.5.1 Mains AC Power Connection................................................................................... 3-2
3.5.2 Fuse Replacement................................................................................................... 3-2
3.6 INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................... 3-3
3.6.1 GPS Antenna ........................................................................................................... 3-4
3.6.2 VSAT Antenna ......................................................................................................... 3-4
3.6.3 GPS Receiver Input ................................................................................................. 3-4
3.6.4 DVB-S/S2 Receiver Input ........................................................................................ 3-4
3.6.5 DVB-S/S2 Receiver Output ..................................................................................... 3-5
3.6.6 DVB-ASI Input.......................................................................................................... 3-5
3.6.7 DVB-ASI Monitoring Output..................................................................................... 3-5
3.6.8 10 MHz Reference Output ....................................................................................... 3-5
3.6.9 1 PPS Reference Output ......................................................................................... 3-5
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................4-1
4.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 INITIAL TURN-ON PROCEDURE ................................................................................................. 4-1
4.3 CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION .............................................................................................. 4-2
4.3.1 Control and Communication Interfaces ................................................................... 4-2
4.3.1.1 Web GUI................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3.1.2 SNMP ....................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3.1.3 CLI .......................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3.1.4 Front Panel Interface................................................................................ 4-2
4.3.2 Local Access............................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3.3 Remote Access........................................................................................................ 4-3
4.3.4 Network Parameters ................................................................................................ 4-3
4.4 MODES OF OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 4-3
4.4.1 HPA Transmitter Operating Modes.......................................................................... 4-3
4.4.1.1 Broadcast Mode ....................................................................................... 4-3
4.4.1.2 Standby Mode .......................................................................................... 4-4
4.4.1.3 Manual Mode............................................................................................ 4-4
4.4.2 Modulator Modes ..................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4.2.1 MFN Mode................................................................................................ 4-4
4.4.2.2 Hierarchical Mode .................................................................................... 4-4
4.4.2.3 SFN Hierarchical Mode ............................................................................ 4-5
4.4.3 Test Modes .............................................................................................................. 4-5
4.5 PARTIAL RECEPTION ............................................................................................................... 4-5
4.6 MODULATION .......................................................................................................................... 4-5
4.7 ASI INPUTS ............................................................................................................................. 4-6
4.8 RF OUTPUT ............................................................................................................................ 4-6
4.9 WINDOWING (WINDOW ENABLED) ............................................................................................ 4-6
4.10 ADAPTIVE NON-LINEAR PRE-CORRECTOR ................................................................................. 4-6
4.11 MANUAL DIGITAL LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR PRE-CORRECTORS .................................................. 4-7
8 SNMP ..................................................................................................................8-1
9 TRANSMITTER PARAMETERS .........................................................................9-1
10 ALARMS ...........................................................................................................10-1
10.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.2 ALARM HANDLING ................................................................................................................. 10-2
10.2.1 Modulator Alarm Handling in MFN Mode .............................................................. 10-2
10.2.2 Modulator Alarm Handling in SFN Mode ............................................................... 10-2
10.2.3 HPA Alarm Handling .............................................................................................. 10-2
10.3 MODULATOR ALARMS ............................................................................................................ 10-3
10.3.1 Informative Alarms ................................................................................................. 10-3
10.3.1.1 Modulator Restarted............................................................................... 10-3
10.3.1.2 Heartbeat................................................................................................ 10-3
10.3.2 DVB-S/S2 Receiver Alarms ................................................................................... 10-3
10.3.2.1 Satellite Comm Error.............................................................................. 10-3
10.3.2.2 Satellite Receiver Fault .......................................................................... 10-3
10.3.2.3 Satellite Unlocked .................................................................................. 10-3
10.3.2.4 Satellite Power Fault .............................................................................. 10-3
10.3.2.5 Satellite Overload................................................................................... 10-3
10.3.3 GPS Alarms ........................................................................................................... 10-4
10.3.3.1 GPS Antenna Undercurrent ................................................................... 10-4
10.3.3.2 GPS Antenna Overcurrent ..................................................................... 10-4
10.3.3.3 GPS Quality Low.................................................................................... 10-4
10.3.3.4 GPS Comm Error ................................................................................... 10-4
10.3.4 Modulator Board Alarms ........................................................................................ 10-5
10.3.4.1 10 MHz Reference Loss......................................................................... 10-5
10.3.4.2 1PPS Reference Loss............................................................................ 10-5
10.3.4.3 No Input Data ......................................................................................... 10-5
List of Tables
Table 3-1 External Connections ........................................................................................................................................3-3
Table 3-2 RS232 Connector Pin-out .................................................................................................................................3-6
Table 3-3 RS485 Connector Pin-out .................................................................................................................................3-7
Table 3-4 HPA RS485 Connector Pin-out.........................................................................................................................3-7
Table 3-5 HPA Serial Connector Pin-out...........................................................................................................................3-8
Table 5-1 Web GUI Menu Structure..................................................................................................................................5-4
Table 5-2 HPA Transmitter Parameters ..........................................................................................................................5-11
Table 5-3 Modulator Mode Parameters...........................................................................................................................5-12
Table 5-4 Transmission Parameters (MFN Mode) ..........................................................................................................5-13
Table 5-5 Transmission Parameters (SFN Hierarchical Mode).......................................................................................5-14
Table 5-6 Input Parameters.............................................................................................................................................5-15
Table 5-7 Output Parameters..........................................................................................................................................5-16
Table 5-8 Non-linear Pre-corrector Parameters ..............................................................................................................5-17
Table 5-9 Linear Pre-corrector Parameters.....................................................................................................................5-18
Table 5-10 Adaptive Pre-corrector Parameters...............................................................................................................5-19
Table 5-11 Manual HPA Control Parameters..................................................................................................................5-20
Table 5-12 Site Parameters ............................................................................................................................................5-21
Table 5-13 GPS Parameters ...........................................................................................................................................5-22
Table 5-14 Satellite Receiver Parameters.......................................................................................................................5-23
Table 5-15 Transmitter Alarms........................................................................................................................................5-25
Table 5-16 Alarm Properties ...........................................................................................................................................5-26
Table 5-17 NMS User Parameters ..................................................................................................................................5-28
Table 5-18 Identification Parameters ..............................................................................................................................5-30
Table 5-19 Access Control Parameters ..........................................................................................................................5-30
Table 5-20 Network Parameters .....................................................................................................................................5-31
Table 5-21 SNMP Parameters ........................................................................................................................................5-32
Table 5-22 System Time Parameters..............................................................................................................................5-33
Table 5-23 Heartbeat Time Parameters..........................................................................................................................5-34
Table 9-1 Transmitter Parameters ....................................................................................................................................9-4
Table 10-1 Alarm List ......................................................................................................................................................10-1
Table 11-1 ISDB-T/TB Signal Processing .......................................................................................................................11-1
Table 12-4 DVB-S/S2 Receiver Input..............................................................................................................................11-1
Table 12-5 DVB-S/S2 Demodulation and Decoding .......................................................................................................11-2
Table 12-6 DVB-S/S2 Receiver Output...........................................................................................................................11-2
Table 11-2 Modulator Inputs ...........................................................................................................................................11-2
Table 11-5 Modulator RF Output Performance ...............................................................................................................11-3
Table 11-3 Modulator Outputs.........................................................................................................................................11-3
Table 11-4 Transmitter RF Output Performance.............................................................................................................11-4
Table 11-6 Adaptive Pre-correction Parameters .............................................................................................................11-5
Table 11-7 Manual Pre-correction Parameters ...............................................................................................................11-5
Table 11-8 Internal GPS Receiver Parameters...............................................................................................................11-6
Table 12-3 Control Interfaces..........................................................................................................................................11-7
Table 12-14 Power Supply ..............................................................................................................................................11-8
Table 12-15 Environmental .............................................................................................................................................11-8
Table 12-16 Mechanical ..................................................................................................................................................11-8
List of Figures
Figure 2-1 120W ISDB-T/TB Transmitter ..........................................................................................................................2-1
Figure 2-2 ISDB-T/TB Transmitter Block Diagram ............................................................................................................2-2
Figure 3-1 Transmitter Rear Panel....................................................................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-2 GPS Antenna Connection.................................................................................................................................3-4
Figure 5-1 Login Page.......................................................................................................................................................5-1
Figure 5-2 Transmitter Global Status (MFN Mode) ...........................................................................................................5-2
Figure 5-3 Transmitter Global Status (SFN Hierarchical Mode)........................................................................................5-3
Figure 5-4 Example of Submitting a Parameter Change...................................................................................................5-5
Figure 5-5 Status Menu Selection .....................................................................................................................................5-5
Figure 5-6 GPS Status ......................................................................................................................................................5-7
Figure 5-7 Satellite Receiver Status..................................................................................................................................5-7
Figure 5-8 HPA Status ......................................................................................................................................................5-8
Figure 5-9 Adaptive Pre-corrector Status..........................................................................................................................5-9
Figure 5-10 Config Menu Selection.................................................................................................................................5-10
Figure 5-11 HPA Transmitter Configuration ....................................................................................................................5-11
Figure 5-12 Modulator Mode Configuration.....................................................................................................................5-12
Figure 5-13 Transmission Configuration (MFN Mode) ....................................................................................................5-13
Figure 5-14 Transmission Parameters (Hierarchical Mode)............................................................................................5-14
Figure 5-15 Transmission Parameters (SFN Hierarchical Mode) ...................................................................................5-14
Figure 5-16 Input Configuration.......................................................................................................................................5-15
Figure 5-17 Output Configuration....................................................................................................................................5-16
Figure 5-18 Non-linear Pre-corrector Configuration ........................................................................................................5-17
Figure 5-19 Linear Pre-corrector Configuration...............................................................................................................5-18
Figure 5-20 Adaptive Pre-corrector Configuration...........................................................................................................5-19
Figure 5-21 Manual HPA Control ....................................................................................................................................5-20
Figure 5-22 Site Configuration ........................................................................................................................................5-21
Figure 5-23 GPS Configuration .......................................................................................................................................5-22
Figure 5-24 Satellite Receiver Configuration...................................................................................................................5-23
Figure 5-25 Alarms Menu Selection ................................................................................................................................5-24
Figure 5-26 Clear Logs Screen .......................................................................................................................................5-24
Figure 5-27 Alarm Properties Configuration....................................................................................................................5-26
Figure 5-28 Alarm Status Page .......................................................................................................................................5-27
Figure 5-29 NMS User Properties Configuration.............................................................................................................5-28
Figure 5-30 System Parameters Menu Selection............................................................................................................5-29
Figure 5-31 Identification Configuration ..........................................................................................................................5-30
Figure 5-32 Access Control Configuration ......................................................................................................................5-30
Figure 5-33 Network Parameters Configuration..............................................................................................................5-31
Figure 5-34 SNMP Parameters Configuration.................................................................................................................5-32
Figure 5-35 System Time Configuration..........................................................................................................................5-33
Figure 5-36 Heartbeat Time Configuration......................................................................................................................5-34
Figure 5-37 System Reset...............................................................................................................................................5-35
Figure 5-38 User Configuration .......................................................................................................................................5-35
Figure 5-39 Download Selection .....................................................................................................................................5-36
Figure 5-40 Download Pop-Up........................................................................................................................................5-36
Figure 5-41 Software Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................5-37
Figure 5-42 Upgrade Begin Pop-Up................................................................................................................................5-37
Figure 5-43 Upgrade Complete Pop-Up..........................................................................................................................5-38
Figure 5-44 List Uploaded Files ......................................................................................................................................5-38
Figure 6-1 Com Settings ...................................................................................................................................................6-1
Figure 6-2 Starting the Telnet Session..............................................................................................................................6-2
Figure 6-3 Telnet Login Prompt.........................................................................................................................................6-2
Figure 7-1 Transmitter Touch Screen LCD .......................................................................................................................7-1
Figure 8-1 Parameter Menu Items Available via SNMP....................................................................................................8-1
1 Introduction
1. Read Instructions – All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
3. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future use.
4. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
5. Mounting Equipment and Accessories – Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, bracket or
table as the product could fall, causing serious damage. The product should be used only with a cart,
stand, bracket or table that is recommended by UBS.
6. Ventilation – To ensure reliable operation and to protect the product from overheating, the product should
be positioned so that proper ventilation is not obstructed. The product should not be placed near or over
radiators, stoves or other appliances that produce heat.
7. Power Sources – The product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the unit
or in this document.
8. Cleaning – Unplug or otherwise disconnect all power from the product before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.
9. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the product beyond those means described in the
operating instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
10. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the product from its power source and refer to service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by this
document. Improper adjustment of any other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
d. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. Such a significant change indicates
need of service.
11. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, ensure that parts are specified by UBS.
Unauthorized substitutions could result in improper operation or other hazards and will invalidate the
warranty.
12. Keep Away from Live Circuits – Service personnel must at all times observe safety regulations. Do not
replace components or make adjustments at all. All repairs are to be performed at UBS factory.
1.3 Warning
Specific warning and caution statements, where applicable, are found throughout this manual. Note that warning
and caution statements and/or symbols are marked on the transmitter as well.
AC Alternating Current
CAUTION! – Denotes potential hazard, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the
equipment.
Attention!
When repairing, proper ESD equipment should be used to prevent damage to the
product. Use an ESD wrist strap when handling ESD-sensitive devices.
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type, as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
UBS’ liability for a warranty failure applies only to the equipment provided by UBS and excludes all other remedies,
including, without limitation, incidental consequential damages. UBS is not responsible for any lost data, revenue,
or any other consequential damages associated with a warranty or non-warranty failure.
In the event of a defect in/ or failure of the UBS product, the customer shall contact UBS regarding the warranty
claim. UBS warrants to rework or repair the product at the UBS facility in Vaughan, Ontario once it has been
properly returned by the customer.
To process a warranty claim or to obtain technical support, please contact UBS’ Customer Service at either one of
the following numbers:
1.5 Liability
The statements, specifications and instructions in this publication are believed to be correct to the best knowledge
of Unique Broadband Systems Ltd. and its employees at the time of printing this manual. Unique Broadband
Systems Ltd. will reserve the right to make changes to the content in this publication that reflects changes in
equipment specifications and design. No liability is assumed for statements, results, or lack thereof from the use of
information in this publication and for any direct or consequential damages, personal loss or injury and that all
statements made herein are strictly to be used or relied on at the user’s risk.
This document has been prepared for professional and properly trained personnel and the customer assumes all
responsibility when using this document. UBS welcomes customer comments as part of the process of continual
development and improvement of the documentation in the best way possible from the user’s viewpoint. Please
submit your comments to your UBS sales representative at the following address:
2 Product Description
The indoor 120 Watt ISDB-T/TB UHF-Band transmitter is fully compliant with ISDB-T/TB standards and is designed
for an operating frequency range of 470 MHz to 860 MHz. The transmitter can be configured with an L-Band DVB-
S/S2 input or an ISDB-T/TB multiplexed transport stream input.
The compact design is a complete ISDB-T/TB transmitter system. Included in the 3RU chassis is a DVB-S/S2
Receiver, ISDB-T/TB Modulator, GPS Receiver, High Power Amplifier (HPA) and System Controller. The System
Controller is responsible for transmitter operation, configuration, management and status reporting with support for
a SNMP based Network Management System.
• ISDB-T/TB compliant
• Operating frequency range of 470 MHz - 860 MHz
• High Performance 120W LDMOS Power Amplifier
• RF overdrive, high VSWR and over-temperature protection
• DVB-S/S2 Receiver
• ISDB-T/TB Modulator with internal GPS Receiver and System Controller
• SFN and MFN Support
• Adaptive Non-linear Pre-correction
• Manual Linear and Non-linear Digital Pre-correction
• Touch Screen LCD for rear time user interface
• Web interface for remote control and monitoring
• SNMP for network management of the Transmitter
• Compact, light weight chassis with forced air cooling system
Instruction Manual
UHF UHF PA UHF
Product Description
RF OUT
Product Architecture
SMA-50
RMS
RF Det
Temp1
SMA
Att 6dB
Splitter
HPA FB Precoorector Feedback cable
SMA-50 11100 56993-01
10/100/
1000
Universal Terminator
Ethernet Modulator SMA
RJ45
Latch 11069R
90863-20R Set Monitor SMA
ASI OUT-B Point
BNC-75 -53dB
DAC ADC Fast Reflect reference actuation level
ASI OUT-A
BNC-75
ASI IN-B
BNC-75
SMA
ASI IN-A
BNC-75
+12V CPU
Temp2 RF Power Detector RF Power Detector
+12V
Rx. ASI OUT 2 56964-01/90873-01 56964-01/90873-01
BNC-75
DVB-S/S2 Pre-driver Controller 90846-02
Rx. ASI OUT 1 +12V +5V
BNC-75 Receiver
90762-02
Rx. ANT
F-75 +5V FWD RFL
+12 VDC to LDO
UBS Ltd
Revision 01
+12V I2C Cable
Power Supply 2 +12V
75157R RF_FWD/RFL
+12 VDC Out Fast Reflect
ADC
2x Fans
Te mp2
56277-01 HPA Controller
90861-07
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Product Description UBS Ltd DTX 1200U Transmitter
The DVB-S/S2 receiver supports Dual Band, Dual Polarization LNB’s by allowing the user to manually configure the
DVB-S/S2 receiver.
The ISDB-T/TB modulator converts an MPEG (ISDB-T/TB multiplexed) transport stream, made up of one or more
TS inputs, to a COFDM modulated RF signal. A direct conversion process provides a single analog RF output from
470 MHz to 860 MHz, suitable for amplification in the High Power Amplifier (HPA).
The modulator can support MFN, Hierarchical and SFN Hierarchical network modes as well as Partial Reception.
Power Amplifier performance can be improved significantly by enabling the Adaptive or Manual Pre-correctors
Adaptive Non-linear Pre-correction compensates for HPA non-linearities including AM/AM and AM/PM distortion
and protects against IMD and spectral regrowth while maximizing EVM performance. Manual Digital Non-linear
Pre-correction compensates for HPA non-linearity and is able to provide separate adjustment for low and high
frequency shoulders. Manual Digital Linear Pre-correction compensates for group delay created by an output filter.
The user has the option to set the Max GPS Holdover time, updated the system clock from the GPS and set the
time zone.
Following a loss of signal lock (to the GPS satellite network), the Max GPS Holdover time is the maximum length of
time the system will continue to operate in a free-running mode before an alarm is issued, leading to a possible
transmitter shutdown condition. It is imperative for all transmitters in a SFN Hierarchical network to be
synchronized to a GPS at all times.
The modulator board serves as the main System Controller responsible for configuration and management of the
entire transmitter and interfaces. The modulator board and HPA are linked by a RS-485 serial cable for control and
monitoring - see Figure 2-2. The system controller supports transmitter operation, configuration, management and
status reporting. System control includes power up, power down, RF control processes, control commands for
status requests and operating parameters, etc. The transmitter identity (name, password, local IP address, SNMP,
etc.) can be configured remotely or locally. Remote upgrade of the transmitter software is also supported.
The HPA module is designed to operate as a final amplification stage for the terrestrial UHF-band transmitter.
Employing highly efficient LDMOS technology, the HPA amplifies the modulated UHF-Band terrestrial signal to a
power level of 120 Watts, while maintaining its linear characteristics. The HPA module includes an integrated
AC/DC power supply, controller and two fans for forced air cooling.
The HPA architecture is based on a solid state design operating in the Class A/AB linear mode over a frequency
range from 470 MHz to 860 MHz. The amplifier is fully protected against input overdrive, overheating and output
load VSWR conditions.
The HPA incorporates an internal automatic self-levelling loop to maintain a constant output power level. The
automatic level control (ALC) circuit will compensate for the input signal level variations and the gain variations
caused by changes in temperature as well as for the gain changes due to devices aging.
The HPA main driver-chain signal is fed into a single LDMOS power module. The power module output is fed into
a coupler which includes RF detectors that measure forward and reflected power levels as well as a RF monitoring
port.
The HPA controller monitors the operation parameters of the HPA, provides protection against abnormal operation
conditions and communicates with the main system controller via a RS-485 serial interface. Though highly linear,
the HPA output shoulders are further enhanced by the pre-corrector circuit housed on the modulator board.
The HPA employs a heat sink design that permits more equal heat distribution across the heat sink, thus reducing
the maximum operating temperature. Distribution of the main heat source elements within the HPA is optimized in
order to utilize the maximum thermal efficiency of the heat sink, also resulting in lower operating temperatures.
The HPA design incorporates the latest generation high power LDMOS transistors which employ a thermally
enhanced package. The significant reduction in thermal resistance will allow these new generation power devices
to operate with a lower junction temperature thus improving overall amplifier reliability.
The following HPA control commands are set via the RS 485 serial interface:
The HPA is a constant gain block which is individually calibrated in order to maintain its RF performance while
operating in various conditions. The calibration is performed on the forward power sensor, reflected power sensor
and input power sensor. A calibration table is stored in the HPA controller internal EEPROM.
The HPA controller reports alarms to the system controller and maintains an internal alarm log. Each alarm entry in
this log contains the alarm ID itself along with monitored parameters prior to an alarm. This alarm log is saved in
an internal EEPROM.
The Web GUI is an intuitive interface allowing the user to access the current transmitter status and configure the
operational parameters. The Web interface uses a simple hierarchical menu structure which provides access to all
transmitter parameters. The touch screen LCD and CLI offer the same hierarchical menu structure which provides
access to all transmitter parameters.
The transmitter SNMP interface provides the means for remote management of the transmitter and to accept alarm
traps. The notification options can be configured on a per-alarm basis. The user may decide to mask certain
alarms, increase/decrease integration time to declare an alarm, etc. Alarm logs are available via the SNMP
interface and are stored in Non Volatile Memory.
3 Installation
Carefully unpack the unit and examine all shipping containers and contents for physical damage that might have
occurred during shipment. If damage occurred during shipment please notify your freight carrier immediately.
Missing or damaged equipment not caused by the freight carrier should be directed to UBS Ltd., in order to
facilitate the replacement or repair of the equipment.
Be sure to check the package contents carefully for important documents and materials.
NOTE:
Retain all shipping containers for storage or re-shipment purposes. All materials
returned under warranty must be packed in their original shipping containers.
3.2 Environmental
The transmitter is designed for the following environmental conditions:
• Indoor use
• Operating temperatures between 0°C and +50°C (+32°F and +122°F)
• Storage temperatures between -30°C and +70°C (-22°F and +158°F)
• Maximum relative humidity of 95%, non-condensing
3.3 Mounting
This transmitter is delivered in a 19" rack mountable chassis. If several chassis are mounted in a 19" rack, special
attention must be paid to the temperature inside the rack.
The transmitter is equipped with forced air cooling fans on the front panel. If the transmitter is mounted between
other instruments with a high surface temperature, this method of cooling may not be sufficient. Under these
circumstances, it is recommended to make space between the instruments, and to establish additional forced air
circulation (cooling) in the rack.
3.4 Grounding
Before any other connection is made, the transmitter must be connected to a protective earth conductor via the
three-core mains cable and the protective earth terminal marked:
The service panel protective earth lead (ground bar) must be verified to be functioning properly before the unit can
be connected to the service panel mains.
CAUTION!
Ensure that the DTX 1200U is properly grounded before turning on the power.
WARNING! Any interruption of the ground conductor inside or outside the unit, or
disconnection from the protective earth terminal is likely to make the product
dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
DANGER!
The DTX 1200U must be disconnected from all voltage sources when replacing a
fuse.
• Fuse Rating @ 240 VAC: 10 A; 250 V, Fast acting, type Littelfuse 217010P or equivalent.
CAUTION! Ensure that only fuses of the required rating, voltage, and of the specified type are
used for replacement. Fuses must only be replaced by a qualified person who is
aware of the hazards involved
The use of repaired (jumpered) fuses and/or the short-circuiting of the fuse holder are
prohibited.
The transmitter does not provide lightning protection therefore the operator must use the appropriate external
protection device. Since the transmitters is intended for indoor use, a surge protector (lightning arrestor) is most
effective when mounted to a large copper grounding plate located at the building entry point.
The transmitter does not provide lightning protection therefore the operator must use the appropriate external
protection device. Since the transmitters is intended for indoor use, a surge protector (lightning arrestor) is most
effective when mounted to a large copper grounding plate located at the building entry point.
Note: One of the ASI OUT connectors must be connected to one of the DVB-ASI input connectors when the
DVB-S/S2 Receiver is used to provide the modulator board with a MPEG transport stream.
3.6.10 RF Output
The transmitter RF output provides a 120 W RMS, ISDB-T/TB modulated signal with a frequency range of 470 MHz
to 860 MHz. Note: the transmitter RF output must be connected to a properly rated antenna or load.
Once the modulator has been configured with the correct network settings, the user can access the modulator via
the Web GUI, CLI (via Telnet) and SNMP. The Ethernet connector(s) can also be configured for Machine-to-
Machine communication.
Note: It is recommended to install a ferrite clamp, such as Wurth Elektronik model 742 712 22 or equivalent,
on the network cable, with two loops, in order to comply with the Radiated emissions requirements.
Pin No Function
1 Relay 1 contact
2 RxD
3 TxD
4 Relay 2 contact
5 GND
6 Relay 1 contact
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 Relay 2 contact
Table 3-2 RS232 Connector Pin-out
Pin No Function
1 Relay 1 contact
2 Ground
3 External Reset
4 Rx-
5 Tx+
6 Relay 1 contact
7 Ground
8 Rx+
9 Tx-
Table 3-3 RS485 Connector Pin-out
Pin No Function
1 NC
2 GND
3 NC
4 Tx-
5 Rx+
6 NC
7 NC
8 Tx+
9 Rx-
Table 3-4 HPA RS485 Connector Pin-out
Pin No Function
1 Relay 1 contact
2 RxD
3 TxD
4 Relay 2 contact
5 GND
6 Relay 1 contact
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 Relay 2 contact
Table 3-5 HPA Serial Connector Pin-out
4 Operating Instructions
4.1 Introduction
This section outlines the initial turn on procedure and addresses processes for monitoring and control of the DTX
1200U Transmitter.
Note: The default password for the CLI and Web GUI is “admin”
• Ethernet Port (RJ-45) – used for local control with a laptop PC and remote access through a LAN. Web
GUI, SNMP and CLI (Telnet and HyperTerminal) protocols are supported.
• USB Port (Type B) – used for local control, initial setup, status information and troubleshooting with a
laptop PC. A Command Line Interface (CLI) is the supported protocol.
4.3.1.2 SNMP
The transmitter SNMP interface provides the means for remote management of the unit and to accept alarm traps.
The notification options can be configured on a per-alarm basis. The user may decide to mask certain alarms,
increase/decrease integration time to declare an alarm, etc. Alarm and event logs are available via the SNMP
interface and are stored in Non Volatile Memory.
4.3.1.3 CLI
The CLI allows the user to access the current status and configure the operational parameters of the transmitter.
The CLI uses a simple hierarchical menu structure which provides access to all transmitter parameters. For a
detailed description of the CLI interface refer to Section 6 - CLI (Command Line Interface).
The Ethernet port provides access to the Web GUI and CLI through Telnet. The USB port provides access to the
CLI, which allows the operator to perform initial setup/troubleshooting when network connectivity is not available or
desired.
To facilitate the remote control of several units, each transmitter may be individually named (16 characters). This
“name” is available on the control interfaces.
If the default network settings are not known, they can be found by navigating to Status Display window “e” on the
font panel touch screen LCD.
If the default network settings are known and want to be changed, the user can do so via the Web GUI. See Figure
5-33 Network Parameters Configuration for details.
To operate in broadcast mode, the following conditions must be met for SFN Hierarchical operation:
• The transmitter must be receiving an input signal and be locked to the input stream (if the modulator is in
test mode, the input signal presence is ignored)
• The system must have a GPS signal lock with no alarms (if the modulator is in test mode, the GPS signal
presence is ignored)
• The ALC loop must be running
• There must be no transmitter alarms
To operate in broadcast mode, the following conditions must be met for MFN operation:
Note: The modulator will generate a COFDM output signal in MFN mode even if certain alarms are present and the
modulator output is unmuted. See Section 9 for a full description of alarms.
Note: The multiplexer and modulator must both be synchronized to a 10 MHz reference source to ensure
that the bit rate of each device is identical.
10 MHz and 1 PPS reference signals are obtained from the internal GPS receiver for timing synchronization with
multiplexer IIP network synchronization information.
The final result is: Adjusted SFN Delay = SFN Max. delay + IIP delay + Local Delay offset
• CW Signal
• Null First Symbol: the first symbol of the frame is set to zero. This feature is used to measure the delay
between multiple modulators in SFN Mode.
• Carrier Removal: the operator can select the number of carriers removed from the center of the spectrum.
Note: The Test Mode must be set to ”None” for normal operation.
4.6 Modulation
The modulator board converts the ASI input streams into an OFDM waveform and creates a single analog RF
output. The data coding and modulation is in accordance with the ISDB-T/TB standards and can be configured by
the user. The 6 MHz transmission spectrum is divided into 13 OFDM segments.
The ASI input can be automatically selected, or assigned by the user. The automatic switching provides near
seamless switching to a secondary transport stream if the primary transport steam source fails.
4.8 RF Output
The RF output covers a frequency range of 470 MHz to 860 MHz in 1 Hz steps. A preconfigured UHF channel grid
with 8 MHz carrier spacing is available, as well as a user configurable channel grid. The carrier bandwidth/channel
spacing is user selectable for manual frequency setting and the user configurable channel grid.
The output power level is adjustable from 40 dBm to 51 dBm in 0.1 dB steps. The user can also set the polarity of
the spectrum to Inverted or Non-inverted as required.
The Pre-corrector can be enabled or disabled and set to run once or continuously from any of the transmitter
interfaces.
The adaptive pre-corrector compensates for the HPA non-linearities, including AM/AM and AM/PM distorsion,
spectral re-growth and error vector magnitude (EVM). The complex signal processing is done in the RF domain.
This pre-corrector supports a fully adaptive operation: the feedback signal (HPA output) is compared to the
modulator’s RF output signal (HPA input) in order to optimize the correction, which will improve the shoulders of the
RF output.
The non-linear pre-corrector compensates for power amplifier non-linearity and is able to provide a separate
adjustment for the low and high frequency shoulders of the wide channel spectrum. Additionally, the non-linear
pre-corrector may serve as peak limiter in order to control peak to average power ratios. The Linear pre-corrector
compensates for the group delay created by an output filter.
The input-gain of the Pre-corrector can also be used to adjust the power-level of a transmitter.
CAUTION! Adjusting the input-gain of the Pre-corrector and thereby the power-level of the
transmitter must be carried out with the utmost care, since higher than normal
levels may cause damage to the transmitter.
The construction of the Pre-corrector curve is aided by a software application that provides a graphical user
interface to the Pre-corrector curve. Combined with a spectrum analyzer on the transmitter output, a repetitive
process can be carried out to optimize the pre-corrector curve to the actual transmitter.
In addition to being a highly effective tool for creating pre-correction curves, the UBS Corrector GUI has extensive
features for storing and retrieving pre-correction curves to and from the PC storage medium (i.e. hard disk drive).
The UBS Corrector GUI also allows storing and retrieving up to ten linear and non-linear curve presets to and from
the modulator.
The Manual 54427-01-M03 Digital Pre-Corrector GUI Software describes in detail, the operation of the Pre-
corrector.
Note: The Non-Linear Pre-corrector has been factory configured with a -5 dB peak clipping level and set to
ON. The NLP should remain on at all times to maintain a back-off of 12 dB.
5.1 Introduction
The DTX 1200U transmitter parameters can be reviewed or changed using the Web GUI interface. The Web GUI
is an intuitive interface allowing the user to access the current status and set up the operational parameters. The
Web GUI uses a simple hierarchical menu structure which provides access to the transmitter parameters.
The transmitter needs to be assigned an IP address in order to access the Web GUI. The unit is shipped from the
factory with a default IP address, but the user will need to configure the IP address of each unit for local network
access. The IP address can be accessed and modified from the front panel LCD, the Web GUI or the CLI.
5.2.1 Login
Connect either locally or remotely via the transmitter Ethernet port:
• Open a web browser window (e.g., Internet Explorer window) and enter the transmitter IP address. For
example: http://172.20.25.80/
Once the user successfully logs in, the main status page is displayed.
4) NMS Users – Set users log in authorization, passwords and other information
5) System Parameters – Set access control, network and SNMP parameters. Also used for system reset and
software upgrades
Once the user has selected “Yes” for the Clear Log pull down box, the user will then need to click Submit. At that
time a small green box will appear at the bottom of screen confirming the change.
• Global Status
• GPS Status
• Satellite Receiver
• HPA Status
• Adaptive Pre-corrector
• Versions and Serial Numbers: Indicates the software and firmware version number for each of the main
software components of the modulator.
• Mode: Indicates the modulator mode of operation: MFN (multiple frequency network), Hierarchical or SFN
Hierarchical (single frequency network) as well as the Test Mode.
• Transmission - Global: Indicates the IIP PID, IFFT mode, Guard Interval and whether Partial reception is
enabled. This section also includes the SFN Maximum Delay, Local Delay Offset, IIP Delay Offset and the
adjusted SFN Maximum Delay. The set of transmission parameters will be different for each modulator
mode of operation.
• Transmission – Layers A, B and C: Displays the main parameters for each layer including Number of
segments, Code Rate, Constellation and Interleave Length. The ideal Data Rate for each layer is also
displayed.
• Input: Indicates the Selected Input (Auto in this case), Input Status (locked or unlocked) and the status of
the 10 MHz and 1PPS Reference inputs.
• Output: Indicates the manual Mute setting (ON or OFF), the Spectrum Inversion (ON or OFF), the Output
Power Level, Output Frequency, Window Enable setting (ON or OFF) and the Board Temperature. The
mute status (Muted or Unmuted) can be automatically muted even if the mute mode is set to unmuted.
This will be the result of an active alarm.
• Network: Indicates the modulator IP Addresses, Default Gateway and the Management Netmask.
• User Configuration: Indicates the address assigned to the RS232 port for Machine-to-Machine
communication.
• AP Status Mode – if Signal Search is present and the AP Output mode is set to Enabled, the Adaptive
Pre-corrector is trying to find the signal. It will maintain this state if the RF Feedback signal is not present
or its level is too low. If Processing is present the Adaptive Pre-corrector has found the signal and is in the
process of finding optimal adaptation coefficients. If Correction is present, the Adaptive Pre-corrector has
found optimal adaptation coefficients.
• AP Input Power – indicates the measured input power level if the AP Status Mode is displayed as
Correction. Otherwise, the value is -55 dBm.
• AP Feedback Power – indicates the measured is feedback power level if the AP Status Mode is
displayed as Correction. Otherwise, the value is -55 dBm.
• AP Feedback Power Target – indicates the optimal AP Feedback Power level after the internal step
attenuator. The parameter is factory configured to -15 dBm.
• AP Feedback Attenuation Value – indicates the current step attenuator attenuation value.
• AP Feedback Attenuation Mode – indicates the step attenuator control mode, which is factory configured
to Auto.
• Adaptation State Running – indicates that the adaptation process is Running continuously or the
adaptation coefficients are Frozen. The adaptation coefficients may not be optimal if for some reason the
centre frequency or signal level are changed and the adaptation state is set to Frozen.
The Config menu contains the following drop down items (also see figure below):
• HPA Transmitter
• Modulator Mode
• Transmission
• Input
• Output
• Non-Linear Precorrector
• Linear Precorrector
• Adaptive Precorrector
• Manual HPA Control
• Site
• GPS
• Satallite Receiver
• Broadcast
• Standby
• Manual
Broadcast mode represents normal operation. Standby mode disables the transmitter output. In Manual mode the
HPA behaves as a simple amplifier and the modulator control of the HPA output is limited to setting the input drive
level to the HPA.
The transmitter output power target can be set to a value between 40 dBm and 51.5 dBm.
Item Option
HPA TX Mode Broadcast, Standby, Manual
Tx Pwr. target 40.0 to 51.5 dBm
Table 5-2 HPA Transmitter Parameters
Item Option
Mode MFN, Hierarchical, SFN Hierarchical
Test Mode None, CW, Null First Symbol, Carrier Removal
Carriers Removed Range: 100 .. 800
Table 5-3 Modulator Mode Parameters
Note: The Test Mode must be set to ”None” for normal operation.
5.4.3 Transmission
The set of Transmission parameters are used to configure the transmitter modulation parameters. The list of
Transmission (modulation) parameters will dynamically change, depending on the Modulator Mode selected: MFN,
Hierarchical or SFN Hierarchical.
In SFN Hierarchical mode, a network of transmitters operating at the same frequency are all synchronized using
special timing packets embedded in the input transport stream as well as GPS timing information.
Item Selection
IIP Pid Range: 0 .. 8191
Partial Reception OFF, ON
IIFT Mode1(2k), Mode2(4k), Mode3(8k)
Guard Interval 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4
Num Segments A Range: 1 .. 13
Interleave Length A ByPass, (4,2,1), (8,4,2), (16,8,4)
Coderate A 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Constellation A DQPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Item Option
IIP Pid Range: 0 .. 8191
Equipment ID Range: 0 .. 4095
Local DelayOffset Range: -500000.0 .. 500000.0 usec
Table 5-5 Transmission Parameters (SFN Hierarchical Mode)
5.4.4 Input
The Input page allows the user to configure the modulator input for a specific input type.
Item Selection
Selected Input A, B, Auto
5.4.5 Output
The Output page allows the user to Mute the modulator output, set the Spectrum Inversion, enable or disable the
Windowing and modify the RF Power Level and RF Output Frequency.
Item Selection
Mute ON/OFF OFF, ON
Spectrum Inversion OFF, ON
Window Enable OFF, ON
RF Power Level Range: -10.0 to 0.0 dBm
RF Output Frequency Range: 470000000 .. 860000000 Hz
Note: The Non-Linear Pre-corrector has been factory configured with a -5 dB peak clipping level and set to
ON. The NLP should remain on at all times to maintain a back-off of 12 dB.
Item Selection
NLP State ON/OFF
NLP Profile A selection of different NLP profile files
Table 5-8 Non-linear Pre-corrector Parameters
Item Selection
LP State OFF, ON
LP Profile A selection of different LP profile files
Table 5-9 Linear Pre-corrector Parameters
When the AP Output Mode is Enabled, the calculated adaptation coefficients will be applied, thus the Pre-correction
will be on. Setting the AP Output Mode to Disabled will turn off the Pre-correction.
When the Adaptation State is Running, the adaptation coefficients will be optimized constantly. When the
Adaptation State is Frozen, the adaptation coefficients will not be optimized constantly, but the Pre-correction can
still be Enabled.
When the Adaptive Pre-corrector is Enabled for the first time, the Adaptation State must be set to Running so that
the adaptation coefficients can be calculated. Once the coefficients have been captured, the Adaptation State can
be set to Frozen. If the transmission parameters are modified, the Adaptation State should be run so that the
adaptation coefficients can be optimized, relative to the new settings.
Note: If the transmitter is power cycled, the Adaptation State will be set to “Running” upon power-up, regardless of
the state prior to the power being turned off. This will ensure that the coefficients are re-calculated when power is
restored. The Adaptive Pre-corrector Status page will display the Adaptation State as “Running”, while the
Adaptive Pre-corrector configuration page will display the Adaptation State (Running or Frozen) selected prior to
the power being turned off. It is possible for the Adaptation State to be “Running”, with the Adaptive Pre-corrector
page displaying the Adaptation State as “Frozen”.
Item Selection
AP Output Mode Enabled/Disabled
Adaptation State Running, Frozen
Table 5-10 Adaptive Pre-corrector Parameters
Item Selection
HPA Power Supply ON/OFF ON/OFF
HPA DC ON/OFF ON/OFF
HPA RF Output ON/OFF ON/OFF
HPA Broadcast UPC Level Range: -10 to 0 dBm
(dBm)
Table 5-11 Manual HPA Control Parameters
5.4.10 Site
The Site page allows the user to add information identifying the site, including the name of the site, address,
contact information, etc. Each item is limited to 35 alphanumeric parameters.
Item Option
System Description up to 35 alphanumeric characters
Contact Information up to 35 alphanumeric characters
System Location up to 35 alphanumeric characters
Site Address Line 1 up to 35 alphanumeric characters
Site Address Line 2 up to 35 alphanumeric characters
Site Address Line 3 up to 35 alphanumeric characters
Site Address Line 4 up to 35 alphanumeric characters
Site Notes up to 35 alphanumeric characters
Table 5-12 Site Parameters
5.4.11 GPS
The most important parameter for the GPS page is the Max GPS Holdover Time parameter. Following a loss of
signal lock to the GPS satellite network, the Max GPS Holdover time is the maximum length of time the system will
continue to operate in a free-running mode before an alarm is issued leading to a possible transmitter shutdown
condition. It is imperative for a SFN network for all transmitters to be synchronized to GPS at all times.
Item Selection
Max GPS Holdover Time, min Range: 0 to 65535 minutes (Recommended: 180 min)
Update System Clock From Yes/No
GPS
System Timezone -11 to 11 hours
Table 5-13 GPS Parameters
Item Selection
DVBS Standard DVBS1, DVBS2
Polarization Horizontal, Vertical
Band Low, High
• Alarm Properties
• Clear Logs
• Alarm Status
The Alarms menu allows the user to set the properties of each alarm including system actions, and allows the user
to view alarm and event logs.
Item Selection
Trap notification on Alarm OFF, ON
Set to control whether the transmitter output is muted for this alarm
Relay on Alarm OFF, ON
Set to control whether the alarm relay is activated with this alarm.
Second Relay on Alarm OFF, ON
Set to control whether the second alarm relay is activated with this
alarm.
Table 5-16 Alarm Properties
Each active alarm can be set to send an SNMP trap, mute the modulator output, as well as trigger one or both
alarm relays, if desired. The integration time can also be set from this window.
Item Selection
Username up to 35 alphanumeric characters
Authorization Type Disabled, MD5, SHA
“Data Encryption”
Priv. Password up to 35 alphanumeric characters
Table 5-17 NMS User Parameters
The System Parameters menu contains the following drop-down menu items:
• Identification
• Access Control
• Network Parameters
• SNMP Parameters
• System Time
• Heartbeat Time
• System Reset
• Download Config Files(s)
• Upgrade and Files Upload
• List Uploaded Files
5.7.1 Identification
The Identification page allows the user to add the following site identifiers:
Item Option
Site Name up to 35 alphanumeric characters
Site ID up to 15 alphanumeric characters
Item Option
Web Password up to 14 alphanumeric characters
Item Option
Management IP Standard IP address e.g., 172.20.22.73
Management Netmask Standard netmask field e.g., 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway Standard IP address e.g., 172.20.1.1
Item Option
SNMP Traps On/Off ON/OFF
SNMP Trap Server IP Address Standard IP address e.g., 172.20.1.145
Item Option
Year Range: 1900 .. 3000
Month Range: 1 .. 12
Day Range: 1 .. 31
Hour Range: 0 .. 23
Minute Range: 0 .. 59
Second Range: 0 .. 59
Item Option
Heartbeat Hour Start Range: 0 .. 24
Heartbeat Minute Start Range: 0 .. 60
Heartbeat Pace Range: 0 .. 99999999
• Modulator FPGA
• Modulator Application (Linux Kernel included)
• Up-converter Software
The first step in the upgrade process is the selection of the proper upgrade file using the “Browse” button – see
Figure 5-41. Once the file is selected, click on “Start Download” to initiate the upgrade process.
Please note that the Web server is a single threaded server which only allows one connection at a time. Therefore
if the upgrade is performed via a phone line, the file transfer can take 10 minutes depending on the connection
speed and file size. The contents of the pop-up dialog will be blank. It will only start showing the upgrade
information when the file is completely transferred.
The upgrade file contains all the information required to define the component which is being upgraded.
As the upgrade starts a pop-up dialog will appear with the current upgrade process information.
Once the upgrade is complete the pop up dialog will display a corresponding message.
6.1 Introduction
The DTX 1200U transmitter can be controlled and monitored from the Command Line Interface (CLI) in addition to
the Web GUI.
The CLI is accessible from the USB port via a HyperTerminal session or from the Ethernet port via Telnet or
HyperTerminal sessions.
Open a HyperTerminal (or HyperACCESS depending on the operating system) session on the laptop PC and set
the parameters as shown below.
A Telnet client can be opened from the “Start/Run” button on the laptop PC. Enter the IP address assigned to the
transmitter followed by the number 26 – see below.
A HyperTerminal session can also be used to access the CLI through the Ethernet port – see Figure 6-1 Com
Settings
6.5.1 Navigation
Each menu has been assigned a numeric value for navigation purposes. To navigate through the CLI menu
system, enter the number assigned to the desired menu. Depending on the menu accessed, the user may have
the option to enter a sub-menu, or change a system parameter.
The following menu prompts are available for navigation and for changing system parameters:
• Enter Selection – allows the user to change menus or exit the CLI
• Enter New Value – allows the user to change a system parameter
At the “Enter Selection” prompt, the user may also use the following keys to navigate or exit the CLI menu system:
If the user accesses the “Enter New Value” prompt by mistake or decides that they do not want to change a
parameter, the prompt can be exited without making a parameter change. Simply clear all alphanumeric
parameters and press enter. See the following example below:
No Changes
In other cases, such as entering the modulator IP address or Site Information, the user can enter a range of
alphanumeric characters.
All parameter changes are made at the “Enter New Value” prompt.
Main Menu:
1. Status
2. Config
3. Alarms
4. NMS Users
5. System Parameters
6. Display Alarms
7. Firmware Upgrade
r. Return to previous menu
e. Exit CLI
Enter selection:
Please refer to Section 9 Transmitter Parameters for the Config Menu structure and parameter values.
Config:
1. HPA Transmitter
2. Modulator Mode
3. Transmission
4. Input
5. Output
6. Non-Linear Precorrector
7. Linear Precorrector
8. Adaptive Precorrector
9. Manual HPA Control
10. Site
11. GPS
12. Satellite Receiver
r. Return to previous menu
e. Exit CLI
Enter selection :
Please refer to Section 9 Transmitter Parameters for the Alarms Menu structure and parameter values.
Alarms:
1. Alarm Properties
2. Clear Logs
r. Return to previous menu
e. Exit CLI
Enter selection :
Please refer to Section 9 Transmitter Parameters for the NMS Users Menu structure and parameter values.
NMS Users:
1. Alarm Properties
2. Clear Logs
r. Return to previous menu
e. Exit CLI
Enter selection :
Please refer to Section 9 Transmitter Parameters for the System Parameters Menu structure and parameter values.
System Parameters:
1. Identification
2. Access Control
3. Network Parameters
4. SNMP Parameters
5. System Time
6. Heartbeat Time
7. System Reset
8. User Configuration
r. Return to previous menu
e. Exit CLI
Enter selection:
Enter URL:
7.1 Introduction
The front panel touch screen LCD system includes both Status Displays where important parameters are
prominently displayed and the three-level Config Menu system where system parameters can be configured.
The display has sections: the Status Indicators, the Status Display and the Navigational Controls (virtual buttons).
A picture of the touch screen LCD is shown below.
The transmitter touch screen LCD offers the same access as the Web GUI (normal access level only) with the
obvious exception of files download, file listing and system upgrade utilities of the Web GUI (Sections 5.7.9 to
5.7.11).
7.2.1 Power
The Power indicator will turn green when the modulator touch screen LCD becomes active (75 seconds after start
up).
7.2.2 Alarm
The Alarm indicator will turn red when any of the alarm conditions are active.
7.2.3 Unlocked
The Unlocked indicator will turn red when the transmitter modulator board fails to synchronize to the incoming
transport stream.
7.3 Controls
7.3.1 Navigation
Navigation between menu items makes use of the five “virtual” buttons on the front panel display:
e (left)
f (right)
c (up)
d (down)
(enter)
Use the left e, right f, up c and ddown buttons to navigate between different sub-menus or within a menu. The
enter button is useful for saving parameters and to navigate between the Status Displays and the Config Menu.
The lowest level of any particular Config menu produces a window that displays the available parameter list; the
selected value is shown in square brackets.
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Spectrum Inversion = ON
[ON] OFF
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RF Output Frequency = 474000000
0474000000 [47000000…860000000]
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(the character 0 alternates between ‘0’ and ‘_’ at approximately 2 Hz)
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Save = EXECUTE, Cancel = other keys
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Press the enter button again to save the change or any other button to cancel. After a short period of time with
no input the operation is cancelled automatically and the display reverts to the menu directly above the menu just
visited.
After 60 seconds, the touch screen LCD IP Address will be visible. After 75 seconds, the Power indicator will turn
on and the status display area will become active.
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ISDBT Modulator
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DTX 1200U
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When the boot-up is complete (after 90 seconds) the user will see the default status display, which is screen d of
the Status Display set:
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Alarms: 2 alarm
GPS Quality Low d
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Note the flashing letter b that appears in the lower right hand corner. If there is no activity for a period of several
minutes the modulator will automatically revert to this status display.
To navigate between status displays, use the up c or down d buttons. The nine main status displays are:
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Mute Stat: unmuted IF Out: 44000000
f
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Entering the GENERAL Config. Menu
Press EXECUTE to Continue...
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Press the enter button to enter the General Config Menu. A 10 second time-out or pressing any other button
will take the user back to the previous display if they do not want to enter the General Config menu system.
To return to the Status Display menu system, press the up c button on the front panel interface. The user may
need to press the up c button multiple times depending on how deep they are located in the sub-menu chain.
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ISDBT Transmitter
<CONFIG> Alarms NMS Users System Pa...
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• Config
• Alarms
• NMS Users
• System Parameters
There are a total of 3 menu levels in the Config Menu chain. Use the left e and right f buttons to navigate
between different sub-menu items. Use the down d button to enter a sub-menu or the up c button to return to a
higher level.
In some cases there is a shortcut to reach a specific menu directly from a specific Status Display by pressing the
enter . The place where such a shortcut exists is denoted by a bracketed letter (e.g., [f]) to represent the
Status Display.
8 SNMP
The DTX 1200U transmitter supports a SNMP interface for remote management of the unit via a SNMP Network
Management System (NMS). Refer to sections 5.7.4 SNMP Parameters and 5.6 NMS Users Menu on how to use
the Web GUI to configure the SNMP interface and set up a NMS user account.
Once the SNMP interface is established it is possible to use standard SNMP Network Managers (e.g., SNMPc, HP
OpenView etc.) or a custom SNMP Network Manager for SNMP access. SNMP Traps can be emitted for each of
the possible transmitter alarms. The required Management Information Base (MIB) file for the transmitter SNMP
interface can be included on the manual CD delivered with the unit and is available upon request.
The SNMP parameters list is nearly identical to those used in the Web GUI and CLI. The exceptions are the
controls for creating a NMS User account and the management of transmitter configuration files for backup or
software upgrades. This set of functions is purely local to each unit and is not suitable for SNMP global access. Of
course, these functions are still accessible for remote access via the system web interface or CLI interface.
Below is the menu tree for the web interface. The items enclosed in a grey box are excluded from the SNMP
interface. All other menu items are accessible via SNMP.
9 Transmitter Parameters
The ISDB-T/TB parameter table lists the menus items and associated parameters available from the modulator
interfaces. The main menu (or top level) items are capitalized and bolded. The subsequent sub-menus (Level 1
and Level 2) are listed below.
The numbered menu items and parameters are a reflection of the numbers the user will see when accessing the
modulator CLI.
In some cases, a bracketed letter (e.g., [f]) is seen next to, or below a menu item. This denotes the place where a
Status Display Window shortcut exists.
2. CONFIG
Level 1 Level 2 Parameter Selection Notes
1. HPA Transmitter 1. HPA TX Mode 0. Broadcast
1. Manual
2. Standby
2. Tx Pwr. Target Range: 40.0 .. 51.5 dBm
2. Modulator Mode 1. Mode 0. MFN
1. Hierarchical
2. SFN Hierarchical
2. Test Mode 0. None Test Mode
1. CW must be set to
2. Null First Symbol “None” for
3. Carrier Removal normal
operation
3. Carriers Removed Range: 100 .. 800
3. Transmission 1. IIP Pid Range: 0 .. 8191
[a] 2. Partial Reception 0. OFF
1. ON
3. IIFT 0. Mode1 (2k)
1. Mode2 (4k)
2. Mode3 (8k)
4. Guard Interval 0. 1/32
1. 1/16
2. 1/8
3. 1/4
5. Num Segments A Range: 1 .. 13 MFN Mode
6. Interleave Length A 0. Bypass
1. 4,2,1
2. 8,4,2
3. 16,8,4
7. Coderate A 0. 1/2
1. 2/3
2. 3/4
3. 5/6
4. 7/8
10 Alarms
10.1 Introduction
This section lists all alarms available for the DTX 1200U transmitter. Each alarm is described along with its
triggering conditions. The complete set of alarms is listed below.
• Modulator Alarms
• HPA Alarms
Modulator alarms are processed directly by the system controller and include input signal alarms, upconverter
alarms, GPS alarms and Adaptive Pre-corrector alarms.
HPA alarms are first processed by the HPA controller, resulting in an alarm message being sent to the system
controller. The subsequent actions that are taken by the system controller depend on the nature of the HPA alarm.
In the event that an alarm occurs and is set to not mute the modulator, the modulator will continue to generate an
OFDM output signal and the transmitter will remain “on-air”. If the alarm is related to the input signal, the modulator
will generate null packets.
When an alarm is processed by the HPA controller, an alarm message is sent to the system controller. The
subsequent actions that are taken by the system controller depend on the nature of the HPA alarm.
If the HPA is shut down due to a Fault (critical) alarm, the transmitter will be placed in Standby mode. In this case,
user intervention is required to place the transmitter back in Broadcast mode.
If the modulator output is muted, the HPA will detect a loss of input signal. In this case, the transmitter will remain
in Broadcast mode, but the HPA ALC loop will be set to its minimum value. Once the modulator output is unmuted,
the HPA ALC loop will automatically bring the transmitter output power level up to its set point value.
10.3.1.2 Heartbeat
A periodic Informative alarm; sent periodically at an interval determined by the system “Heartbeat Pace” parameter.
The Heartbeat Pace parameter can be set via SNMP or via the Web GUI.
The user should check the voltage to the LNB to determine if the DVB-S/S2 receiver is providing the correct voltage
or if the LNB is at fault.
But, the GPS Quality Low alarm is only triggered when the GPS Max Holdover Time expires. Once a PLL Status
Unlocked event occurs, the GPS reference signals will be considered to be in “Holdover” mode and the Holdover
time counter begins. Once the Max Holdover Time is exceeded the system controller will declare a GPS Quality
Low alarm.
A PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Status Unlocked event can be the result of an antenna under-current (antenna open)
or antenna over-current (short), a poor GPS 3D Fix (minimum requirement is 4 satellites). In general, conditions
that result in a poor GPS signal quality.
Note: The GPS alarm is set at the system start-up and will be reset when the GPS receiver obtains a 3D fix (4
satellites tracked).
Note: The GPS PLL Status and 3D Fix Status can be viewed from the Web GUI interface. From the Status drop
down menu select GPS Status.
Note: It is recommended that the user set the modulator to mute on this alarm in SFN or MFN mode.
This alarm is only raised if the 10 MHz reference is completely lost which is more likely to occur if there is a GPS
Receiver hardware failure. Even when the GPS is operating in holdover, it still transmits a 10 MHz signal, albeit the
10 MHz signal is no longer locked to the satellite master reference.
Note: This alarm is only reported in SNF mode and is factory configured to mute the modulator.
This alarm is only raised if the 1PPS reference is completely lost which is more likely to occur if there is a GPS
Receiver hardware failure. Even when the GPS is operating in holdover, it still transmits a 1PPS signal, albeit the
1PPS signal is no longer locked to the satellite master reference.
Note: This alarm is only reported in SNF mode and is factory configured to mute the modulator.
Note: This alarm is only reported in SNF mode and is factory configured to mute the modulator.
This alarm is raised set when the input bit rate is too high and the internal input FIFO buffer is almost full. The
buffer is capable of storing about 2 seconds of stream data.
Note: This alarm is only reported in SNF mode and is factory configured to mute the modulator.
Note: The alarm is hard coded to mute the modulator in SFN and MFN mode. Transmission is restored when the
alarm is cleared.
Note: The Alarm Properties -> Mute On Alarm setting for this alarm should always be set to OFF.
Note: The alarm is hard coded to mute the modulator in SFN and MFN mode. Transmission is restored when the
alarm is cleared.
Note: The Alarm Properties -> Mute On Alarm setting for this alarm should always be set to OFF.
10.3.5.3 AP No Correction
AP No Correction - set when the Adaptive Pre-corrector cannot lock onto the feedback signal or the Pre-corrector
has been disabled.
The Adaptive Pre-corrector control algorithm is able to change the step attenuator attenuation value to reach the
optimal range. If this adjustment procedure succeeds in reaching the optimal range, the alarm is cleared.
• Fault Alarms (except Temperature): After a shutdown, the transmitter will remain in this state until the
user or NMS clear the alarms and places the transmitter back in Broadcast mode.
Note: This is actually a modulator related alarm. This alarm is factory configured to mute the modulator in SFN and
MFN mode. Transmission is restored when the alarm is cleared.
Note: In this case, the system controller will place the transmitter in Standby mode.
Note: The HPA temperature protection feature will cause the system controller to decrease the transmitter output
power set point by 3 dB when a HPA Temperature Warning alarm is generated. This will help prevent HPA from
overheating and will provide non-interrupted service. Once the alarm is cleared, user intervention is required to
reset the output power set point value as the system controller will not increase the power automatically.
Note: Automatic HPA shutdown is initiated by the HPA when the Fault (critical) levels are reached and the
transmitter is placed in Standby mode. The Alarm Properties settings have no control over this action.
Fault (Critical)
Low High
-10 dBm 3 dBm
Note: If the maximum value is reached, the HPA controller RF switch will be turned off and the transmitter will
remain in Broadcast mode. Once the alarm is cleared, the RF switch will be turned on and the ALC loop will
automatically bring the transmitter output power level up to its set point value.
Note: If the minimum value is reached, an alarm will be reported, but the transmitter will remain in Broadcast mode
with the HPA ALC loop set to its minimum value. Once the alarm is cleared, the HPA ALC loop will automatically
bring the transmitter output power level up to its set point value.
Fault (Critical)
52.0 dBm
Note: Automatic HPA shutdown is initiated by the HPA when the Fault (critical) levels are reached and the
transmitter is placed in Standby mode. The Alarm Properties settings have no control over this action.
Fault (Critical)
43 dBm
Note: Automatic HPA shutdown is initiated by the HPA when the Fault (critical) levels are reached and the
transmitter is placed in Standby mode. The Alarm Properties settings have no control over this action.
Fault (Critical)
Low High
47 V 52 V
Note: Automatic HPA shutdown is initiated by the HPA when the Fault (critical) levels are reached and the
transmitter is placed in Standby mode. The Alarm Properties settings have no control over this action.
Fault (Critical)
Low High
0.4 A 17 A
Note: Automatic HPA shutdown is initiated by the HPA when the Fault (critical) levels are reached and the
transmitter is placed in Standby mode. The Alarm Properties settings have no control over this action.
Fault (Critical)
Low High
47 V 52 V
Note: Automatic HPA shutdown is initiated by the HPA when the Fault (critical) levels are reached and the
transmitter is placed in Standby mode. The Alarm Properties settings have no control over this action.
Fault (Critical)
Low High
9V 13 V
Note: Automatic HPA shutdown is initiated by the HPA when the Fault (critical) levels are reached and the
transmitter is placed in Standby mode. The Alarm Properties settings have no control over this action.
11 Technical Specifications
Number of Segments 0 to 13
Time Interleaver 0 to 16
Bandwidth 6 MHz
MER > 35 dB
Spurious Level (outside channel) ≤ -70 dBc
Harmonics ≤ -55 dBc
Phase Noise 100 Hz: < -80 dBc/Hz
1 kHz: < -85 dBc/Hz
10 kHz: < -95 dBc/Hz
100 kHz: < -100 dBc/Hz
1 MHz: < -110 dBc/Hz
HPA RF Monitor Connector: SMA (F), 50 ohms
Level: 51 dB below the rated output power level
Note 1: The values are for an 8 MHz bandwidth. For smaller bandwidths, they are scaled accordingly. Levels are
measured in 10 kHz bandwidth, where 0dB is the level of the carriers at the edge of the spectrum. Harmonics and
spurious are not included.
Acquisition time < 15s typical TTFF-hot (with current almanac, position, time
(Time to First Fix – TTFF) and ephemeris)
< 150s typical TTFF cold (no stored information)
Positioning Accuracy < 5m, 1-sigma
< 10m, 2-sigma
Frequency 50/60 Hz
11.14 Environmental
Operating Temperature 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)
11.15 Mechanical
Size 3U of 19” wide cabinet