Ascent’s AM2040C is a high performance and cost-effective MUX-scrambling DVB-C QAM modulator with multiple input selections. It is designed for broadcast network operators, system integrators and network services providers planning to deploy QAM and digital TV services over DVB-C networks in competitive environment.
• 4 DVB-C/S/S2 FTA tuner + 6 × ASI + 2 × IP input ports
• Supports 4 channels multiplexing + 4 channels scrambling + 4 channels QAM modulating
• Fully supports DVB-C (EN300 429) and ITU-T J.83A/B/C
• Fully supports DVB general scrambling system description ETR289 and simulcrypt standards ETSI 101 197 and ETSI 103 197
• Supports accurate PCR adjusting
• Supports PSI/SI editing and inserting
• Excellent RF output performance index, MER ≥ 40 dB
• Support 4 × MPTS outputs over UDP
• 4 CAM decrypt multiple programs from 4 tuner inputs (Optional)
• Supports BISS descrambling
• Supports LCD display and keyboard
• Supports web management, updates via web and USB
Input  | DVB-C/S/S2 FTA Tuner + 6 × ASI + 2 × IP input 2 × IP(SPTS/MPTS) input over UDP, RJ45, 1000M, unicast/multicast  | ||
Tuner Section  | |||
DVB-C  | |||
Standard  | J.83A(DVB-C), J.83B, J.83C  | ||
Input Frequency  | 30 MHz 1000 MHz  | ||
Constellation  | 16/32/64/128/256 QAM  | ||
DVB-S  | |||
Input Frequency  | 950 MHz to 2150 MHz  | ||
Symbol Rate  | 2 Msps to 45 Msps  | ||
Signal Strength  | -65 dBm to -25 dBm  | ||
FEC Demodulation  | 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 QPSK  | ||
DVB-S2  | |||
Input Frequency  | 950 MHz to 2150 MHz  | ||
Symbol Rate  | QPSK 1 Mbauds to 45 Mbauds, 8PSK 2 Mbauds to 30 Mbauds  | ||
Code Rate  | 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10  | ||
Demodulation Mode  | QPSK, 8PSK  | ||
Multiplexing  | |||
Maximum PID Remapping  | 128 per input channel  | ||
Function  | PID remapping (automatically or manually) Accurate PCR adjusting Generate PSI/SI table automatically  | ||
Scrambling  | |||
Maximum Simulcrypt CA  | 4  | ||
Standard  | ETSI 101 197, ETSI 103 197  | ||
Connection  | Local/remote connection  | ||
Modulation  | |||
QAM Channel  | 4  | ||
Standard  | EN300 429/ITU-T J.83A/B/C  | ||
MER  | ≥40 dB  | ||
RF Frequency  | 30 MHz to 999 MHz, 1 kHz step  | ||
RF Output Level  | -20 dBm to 0 dBm (87 dBµV to 107 dBμV), 0.1 db step  | ||
Symbol Rate  | 5.0 Msps to 9.0 Msps, 1 ksps stepping  | ||
Constellation  | 16/32/64/128/256QAM  | ||
J.83A  | J.83b  | J.83C  | |
Constellation  | 16/32/64/128/256QAM  | 64/256QAM  | 64/256QAM  | 
Bandwidth  | 8M  | 6M  | 6M  | 
System  | |||
Local Interface  | LCD + control buttons  | ||
Remote Management  | Web NMS  | ||
Stream Out  | 4 × MPTS over UDP out (RJ45, 1000M, unicast/multicast)  | ||
Language  | English and Chinese  | ||
Software Upgrading  | Web and USB  | ||
General  | |||
Power Supply  | AC 100 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz AC 220 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz  | ||
Power Consumption  | 25 W  | ||
Operating Temperature  | 0 to +45 °C  | ||
Storage Temperature  | -20 °C to +80 °C  | ||
Weight  | 3.7 kg  | ||
Dimensions (W × D × H)  | 482 mm × 300 mm × 44.5 mm  | ||
