ACT UCrypt series of IP to Analog Convertor product offers a compact, flexible, high performance platform for Cable TV Sub-Headend video transmission applications. The UCrypt series of IP to Analog Convertor solution allows IPTV services providers & MSOs to ingest programs in IP format and re-transmit them in analog format.
• The UCrypt® IP to Analog product offering allows IPTV service providers & MSOs to ingest programs in IP format and re-transmit them in PAL or NTSC analog format
• Ideal for converting content into analog format to service bulk MDU, hospitality or commercial accounts where deploying STBs is undesirable or not cost-effective
• The UCrypt® allows for delivery of up to 20 individually agile analog channels in the 50-750 MHz frequency range The UCrypt® supports ingestion of up to 20 MPEG2 or H.264, HD or SD, IP multicast video streams in either unencrypted or Verimatrix encrypted formats
• Multiple UCrypt®s can be deployed simultaneously to build larger analog line-ups
• The UCrypt® features constant program status monitoring and supports e-mail & SNMP based alerts & alarms
• Features constant program status monitoring and supports email & SNMP-based alerts & alarms
• The easy to use HTTPS based management interface allows operators to configure, manage & monitor the UCrypt® remotely
• 10 channel IP2A mini is also available due to modular nature of the product design
Specifications | |
Input | |
Ethernet | IEEE 802.3‑2002, 1000BASE‑T (GbE) |
Connectors | 1 × RJ45; chassis rear |
Physical Port Address | Static IP address or DHCP client mode per port |
Transport Stream/Layer Protocol | SPTS over UDP, MPTS |
Multicast Protocol Support | IPv4 multicast, IGMP v1.2 |
Supported Video Formats | MPEG‑2 MP@HL. MPEG‑4 pt10 AVC/H.264 HP@L4 |
Supported Video Resolutions | Up to 720p & 1080i |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital® (AC‑3) MPEG‑1 Layer 1/2/3/, AAC, AAC (HE) |
TS Processing | |
Decoding | Supports decoding of up to 20 streams per chassis |
Decryption | Supports decryption of up to 20 Verimatrix‑encrypted programs |
Additional Processing Capabilities | Closed captioning, VBI insertion, Teletext, DVB subtitles |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 |
Output | |
RF | Up to 20 modulated channels |
Supported Modes | NTSC, PAL B/G, PAL D/K |
Frequency Range | 54 MHz to 650 MHz (EIA ch2‑100) |
Frequency Plans | STD, HRC, IRC & custom offsets |
Output Level and Flatness | 30 dBmV ± 2 dBmV per analog carrier |
Signal‑To‑Noise Ratio (SNR) | ‑52 dB (min.), ‑55 dB (typ.) |
Carrier‑To‑Noise Ratio (CNR) | ‑52 dB (min.), ‑55 dB (typ.) |
CTB | ‑70 dBc |
CSO | ‑64 dBc |
Output Return Loss | 50 MHz to 300 MHz: 18 dB (min.) 300 MHz to 650 MHz: 15 dB (min.) |
Output Video Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 |
Audio Output Format | Mono |
Connector | F connector; chassis rear |
RF Output Test | ‑20 dB relative to output; F connector, chassis rear |
Device Management | |
Management Interface | Local or remote management via integrated secure web server |
Management Interface Port | 10/100/1000BASE‑T, static IP or DHCP, RJ45, chassis rear |
Management Security | 3 password protected tiered user accounts |
Mass Deployment and Backup | Importable/exportable device configuration files |
Remote Monitoring | Integrated SNMP agent & MIB |
Alarms | Email notification, SNMP traps, LED indicators |
EAS | |
EAS Support | Supports processing IP multicast‑based SCTE 18 standard messages |
Physical Characteristics | |
Dimensions (H × W × D) | 3RU, 19” rack mount: 133.4 mm × 482.6 mm × 579.1 mm |
Power Supply | Redundant 110/220 VAC or ‑48 VDC options, 400 W (max.) |
Safety Standards | cULus & FCC Title 47 Part 15 (class A) |
Power Control | Rear panel On/Off switch & software‑based power control |
Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +40 °C |
Operating Humidity | 0 % to 95 % RH (non‑condensing) |
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