AQ1200 is a new generation of modular & high-density Edge QAM modulators combining TS-over-UDP/RTP reception, transport stream re-multiplexing, scrambling, PSI/SI processing and 16/32/64/128/256QAM modulation in a 1U rackmount unit.
• 1RU modular design, supporting up to three pluggable QAM modules
• 16 QAM output channels per module, up to 48 QAM output channels
• Processing module with two 1000 Base-T ports
• Dual copper interface per QAM module
• Supports multiplexing, pass-through, scrambling, PSI/SI insertion and QAM modulation
• Up to 64 programs per QAM channel and 16 PIDs processing capability per program
• Supports SD and HD audiovisual streams simultaneously
• ITU-T J.83 Annex A/B/C compliant, 6 MHz or 8 MHz bandwidth
• Multiplexed or scrambled TS over UDP output
• Non-adjacent frequency out
• VOD service (optional)
• Up to four DVB SimulCrypt CAS(s) and complies with DVB-CSA
• Multiple firmware options to enable up to four scrambling channels
• Scrambling processing up to 1024 programs
• Supports UDP/ARP/ICMP/IGMP protocols
• PID filtering, pass-through, PCR auto-correction
• Excellent RF performance, MER ≥ 42 db
• Web browser management for local and remote management, monitoring and control
IP Input (QAM Module)
Description | |
Interface | 2 x100/1000 Base‑T Ethernet RJ‑45 ports |
Operation Mode | Independent or redundant |
Data Format | MPEG TS‑over‑IP/UDP/RTP |
MAC Layer Access | IEEE 802.3 |
Addressing & Protocol | Multicast and Unicast |
MPEGoIP Output
Item | Description |
Processing Capacity | Up to 1024 programs |
PCR | Auto correction |
PSI/SI | PSI/SI table auto‑generation, manual insertion Comply with: ISO/IEC 13818‑1 DVB SI (ESI EN300468) |
PID | Remapping, filtering and pass‑through Up to 3 modules |
Modulation Standards | ITU‑T J.83 Annex A, B and C |
Constellations | |
Annex A | 16/32/64/128/256QAM |
Annex B | 64/256QAM |
Annex C | 32/64/128/256QAM |
Symbol Rate | |
Annex A | 4.2 Mbaud to 7 Mbaud |
Annex B | 64QAM: 5.057 Mbaud 256QAM: 5.361 Mbaud |
Annex C | 4.2 Mbaud to 5.3 Mbaud RF output power |
Level | 98 dBµV to 119 dBµV (RF output port) 70 dBµV to 90 dBµV (‑20 dB test port) |
MER | ≥42 dB (64QAM, 6.875 Mbaud) |
SNR (Out of Band) | ≥50 dB |
Return Loss | ≥14 dB |
Gain Fine‑Tune | 0 dB to 5.0 dB, step size 0.25 dB |
Real‑time Statistics | TS bit rate, program bit rate, PID bit rate |
Transport Stream Scrambling (Software Options)
Item | Description |
Scrambling Algorithm | Complies with DVB‑CSA |
Number of CAS | Optional up to four DVB SimulCrypt CAS(s) |
CAS Interface Protocol | TCP/UDP (via network management port) |
EMM Bandwidth | Up to 3 Mbps per TS |
Scrambling Rate | Up to 60 Mbps per QAM channel |
Modulation Output (QAM Module)
Item | Description |
Output Connector | 1 × RF output 1 × ‑20 dB RF test port |
Connector Type | F‑type (female, 75 Ω) |
RF Frequency Type | 30 MHz to 860 MHz |
Bandwidth | 6 MHz to 8 MHz |
QAM Channels | 16 QAM channels (or carriers) per module |
Management
Item | Description |
Interface | 1 × 10/100 Base‑T Ethernet |
Connector | RJ45 (front panel accessible) |
Management | Web browser and SNMP management |
Environment
Item | Description |
Power Supply | Built‑in power supply module Optional 1+1 hot‑swappable & Redundant power supplies |
Input Voltage | 90 VAC to 250 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Dimensions | 490 mm × 490 mm × 45 mm |
Weight | 8 kg |
