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The Flexiva™ Compact air-cooled FM solid-state transmitter family provides today’s broadcaster with a single transmission platform capable of analog and digital operation. Incorporating field-proven GatesAir technology, Flexiva transmitters deliver world-class performance, reliability and quality.

Flexiva is designed for low- and high-power requirements, up to 80 kW, while utilizing the most compact design on the market today. Flexiva continues the legacy of the highly successful line of GatesAir FM transmitters and combines innovative, new quadmode RF amplification and software-defined exciter technology to take FM transmission to the next level.

Featuring PowerSmart® technology, the Flexiva line offers unmatched efficiency that makes it ideal for all FM applications. The 50-volt LDMOS device technology delivers a dramatic increase in power density, lower operating costs and reduced cost of ownership over the life of the transmitter.

As the digital transmission leader, GatesAir has developed a solid core competency backed by years of experience in the complex technical areas that are essential for maximum transmitter performance.

Customers can count on GatesAir for implementation. The company offers a range of support options from standard 24/7 telephone technical assistance and parts to installation, training, full system design and field maintenance contracts.

Main Features of Flexiva™ Compact
Power levels up to 3850 W Analog FM, 3100 W FM+HD
Broadband, frequency agile design 87.5 to 108 MHz requires no tuning or adjustments
Best-in-class power efficiency for lowest operating costs
Compact, space-saving, 2, 3 or 4RU design
State-of-the-art, direct-to-carrier digital modulator
Integrated stereo encoder
ITU-R BS412 peak program/multiplex power limiter
Static RDS generator
2 AES, 1 analog L/R and 2 composite program inputs with automatic failover switching
Digital MPX/Composite input over AES192 interface with fail-over switching
Operation over a wide range of voltage and power stability conditions
Operation at up to 1.5:1 VSWR with proportional foldback
Full remote control capability including:
Web-based HTML GUI interface
SNMP
Parallel control/monitoring
Extensive Fault, Warning and Operational parameter logging
N+1, dual transmitter and main/alternate; automatic switching capability
Optional Features
GPS receiver for SFN synchronization
Orban Optimod™ 5500H multi-band audio processor
Gen 4 HD Radio™ Exgine modulator card

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The GatesAir Flexiva™ FLX with PowerSmart® 3D is a Liquid-Cooled FM solid-state transmitter family that provides today’s broadcaster with a single transmission platform capable of analog and digital. Built on the next generation of GatesAir’s groundbreaking green transmission architecture, Flexiva transmitters offer today’s FM analog or digital broadcaster compact, energy-efficient solutions to reliably deliver high performance and reduce Total Cost of Ownership.

Flexiva FLX utilizes the latest 50 volt LDMOS amplifier devices, compact high-efficiency power supplies, variable speed cooling and the Flexiva FAX exciter with RTAC™.

Featuring PowerSmart® 3D technology, the Flexiva FLX line offers unmatched efficiency that makes it ideal for all FM applications. FLX provides today’s broadcaster with unparalleled power efficiency and outstanding signal performance.

This powerful blend of new technologies provides best-in-class performance with respect to transmitter power efficiency, physical size, performance and features. The modular design allows for simpler installation, infrequent maintenance requirements together with dramatically reduced total cost of ownership over the life of the transmitter.

Main Features of Flexiva™ FLX with PowerSmart® 3D
Featuring 4th Generation HD Radio Crest Factor Reduction and Adaptive Pre-Correction technology for the highest HD Radio™ power available.
Flexiva High Power Transmitter features identical power blocks for scalability. 10,000 Watts to 80,000 Watts
Small and compact. 10kW power blocks in 16 rack units
Variable speed coolant pumps and heat exchanger cooling fans maximize system efficiency
Common dual power amplifiers and IPA modules for all power levels simplifies spares
Single-phase or 3 phase power, Delta or Wye configurations. 190 to 464 VAC
1:1 Power supply to Power Amplifier module maximizes redundancy
Hot-Pluggable, hot-swappable power amplifier and power supply modules minimizes down-time and simplifies maintenance.
Simple, distributed hardware based control architecture uses analog circuits to control critical transmitter functions. Not reliant on a microprocessor for high reliability
Hardware based life support backup controller provides added robustness, reliability
Can use any standard FM exciter or can be tightly integrated with FAX low power exciter
Fully broadband, 87.5 to 108MHz — requires no tuning or adjustments.
Best-in-class power efficiency — lowest operating costs
Extremely high power density; compact and lightweight space-saving design
Latest state-of-the-art LDMOS-FET power amplifier technology, high efficiency (98%) auto ranging, hot-pluggable power supplies
Maintain power up to 1.5:1 VSWR with proportional VSWR fold-back above that for safe operation at reduced power into marginal loads (icy antenna etc.)
Automatic restart after AC mains interruption; returns to previous operational mode
Global control and monitoring via the World Wide Web remote graphic user interface (GUI) works with any PC, table or smart phone
Full SNMP network control and monitoring support
In-depth diagnostics and setup via an easy-to-use front panel control
Dual-drive with automatic failover exciter switching
FLX 10K Available Options

Internal or External pump system

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The Flexiva™ air-cooled FM solid-state transmitter family provides today’s broadcaster with a single transmission platform capable of analog and digital operation. Incorporating field-proven GatesAir technology, Flexiva transmitters deliver world-class performance, reliability and quality.

Flexiva is designed for low- and high-power requirements, up to 80 kW, while utilizing the most compact design on the market today. Flexiva continues the legacy of the highly successful line of GatesAir FM transmitters and combines innovative, new quad-mode RF amplification and software-defined exciter technology to take FM transmission to the next level.

Featuring PowerSmart® technology, the Flexiva line offers unmatched efficiency that makes it ideal for all FM applications. The 50-volt LDMOS device technology delivers a dramatic increase in power density, lower operating costs and reduced cost of ownership over the life of the transmitter.

As the digital transmission leader, GatesAir has developed a solid core competency backed by years of experience in the complex technical areas that are essential for maximum transmitter performance. Customers can also count on GatesAir for implementation, and the company offers a range of support options from standard 24/7 telephone technical assistance and parts to installations, training, full system design and field maintenance contracts.

The Flexiva™ air-cooled FM solid-state transmitter family provides today’s broadcaster with a single transmission platform capable of analog and digital operation. Incorporating field-proven GatesAir technology, Flexiva transmitters deliver world-class performance, reliability and quality.

Flexiva is designed for low- and high-power requirements, up to 80 kW, while utilizing the most compact design on the market today. Flexiva continues the legacy of the highly successful line of GatesAir FM transmitters and combines innovative, new quad-mode RF amplification and software-defined exciter technology to take FM transmission to the next level.

Featuring PowerSmart® technology, the Flexiva line offers unmatched efficiency that makes it ideal for all FM applications. The 50-volt LDMOS device technology delivers a dramatic increase in power density, lower operating costs and reduced cost of ownership over the life of the transmitter.

As the digital transmission leader, GatesAir has developed a solid core competency backed by years of experience in the complex technical areas that are essential for maximum transmitter performance. Customers can also count on GatesAir for implementation, and the company offers a range of support options from standard 24/7 telephone technical assistance and parts to installations, training, full system design and field maintenance contracts.

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The Flexiva™ LX FM solid-state transmitter family provides today’s broadcaster with a no-compromise, cost-effective transmission platform with features previously only found in top-of-the-line products. Incorporating field-proven GatesAir technology, Flexiva LX transmitters deliver world-class performance, reliability and quality.
Flexiva LX is ideal for low power requirements, up to 1 kW, while utilizing the most compact design on the market today. Flexiva continues the legacy of the highly successful line of GatesAir FM transmitters and combines innovative RF amplification and software-defined exciter technology including powerful integrated multi-band audio processing to make your station stand out on a budget.

Featuring PowerSmart® technology, the Flexiva LX continues the legacy of unmatched efficiency that makes it ideal for all FM applications. The 50-volt LDMOS device technology delivers a dramatic increase in power density, lowers operating costs and reduced cost of ownership over the life of the transmitter.

Customers can count on GatesAir for implementation. The company offers a range of support options from standard 24/7 telephone technical assistance and parts to installation, training, full system design and field maintenance contracts.
Flexiva LX FM Transmitter Family Features:
Power levels up to 1050 W
Broadband, frequency agile design
87.5 to 108 MHz requires no tuning or adjustments
Hot-pluggable power supplies
Best-in-class power efficiency for lowest operating costs
Compact, space-saving, 2RU design
State-of-the-art, direct-to-carrier digital modulator
Integrated digital multi-band audio processor and stereo encoder with composite clipper
ITU-R BS412 peak program/multiplex power limiter
Dynamic RDS generator
AES, analog L/R and 2 configurable composite program inputs and outputs
Digital MPX/Composite input over AES192
Operation over a wide range of voltage and power stability conditions
Operation at up to 1.5:1 VSWR with proportional fold back
Full remote control capability including:
Web-based HTML GUI interface SNMP
RS-232
Parallel control/monitoring
Extensive Fault, Warning, and Operational parameter logging
Optional Powerful DSP based re-broadcast receiver

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Built on the proven, award-winning Intraplex® IP Link codec technology, GatesAir's Intraplex Ascent platform supports up to 32 audio channels with high-end features.

The scalability of Ascent makes it ideal for applications that require multiple channels of audio encoding and decoding at head-end sites. The high-density solution reduces cost and provides a path for convergence of IT and broadcast infrastructure. The interoperability between Ascent and IP Link codecs provides a complementary solution for remote contribution and distribution use cases.

Product Details

The Ascent platform continues the Intraplex tradition of providing an unprecedented level of reliability for audio over IP application. Built with enhanced network reliability and security in mind, Ascent supports the Dynamic Stream Splicing technology of IP Link codec, which provides “hitless” protection for packet losses using the combination of time and network diversity for packet transmission, and FEC.

To further enhance reliability and security, the platform supports the SRT protocol encapsulation. SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) is an open-source protocol that provides low-latency, reliable and secure streaming of audio and video data. The reliability in SRT is accomplished by a built-in packet re-transmission scheme; the security of streams is handled by the built-in AES-128/256 payload encryption.

In addition to “hitless” protection, like the IP Link codecs, the Ascent also supports automatic failover between different incoming streams or stored audio.

This combination of capabilities gives Intraplex codecs a market-leading position in STL over IP technology and unmatched network transport reliability.

Ascent supports both physical audio interfaces (AES3, Analog) and AES67 (AoIP), with a maximum of 16 full-duplex or a total of 32 channels (combination of encode and decode). Physical audio interfaces can be ordered as 4- or 8-channel cards, supporting both AES3 and analog audio signals.    The Ascent product is built on the Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) x86 architecture to leverage the scalability and cost of the technology. The product is available in a 1RU branded hardware server and as a software-only option.

Main Features of Intraplex® Ascent

• 4, 8, 16 stereo channels. Each channel can be full-duplex, encode-only or decode-only


• Supports AES3, Analog and AES67 audio input and outputs


• Standard Coding: Linear, Opus


• Optional: AAC-HE, AAC-HEv2, AAC- ELD, AAC-xHE, MPEG 2 and MPEG 3 audio coding


• Protocol Encapsulation: Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP), Secure Reliable Transport (SRT)


• Streams: Multicast, unicast, and multi-unicast


• 10 streams per channel with up to 20 destinations per transmit stream; maximum of 100 streams per system


• Three independent IP interfaces for redundant network operation


• Built-in silence sensor with optional stream switchover


• Automatic backup to audio playout from USB drive or external audio source


• Multicoding: can encode the same audio source in multiple formats


• Prioritized stream sources at the output with automatic switch over and switch back between primary and secondary streams and backup sources (streams, USB, external audio source)


• Programmable RTP level Forward Error Correction (FEC) scheme


• Programmable time diversity and Interleaving of streams to combat burst packet losses


• Integrated scheduler for automated scheduled program switching


• Integrated with Intraplex LiveLook (network analytics and monitoring software)


• Web and SNMP for management


• Multiple web account types to restrict access


• GPIOs: up to 32 in, 8 out. Available for stream transport and alarm assignment


• Network reliability
  
  
  
  • Dynamic Stream Splicing with network and time diversity for “hitless” packet loss protection
  
  
  • Programmable RTP level Forward Error Correction (FEC)
  
  
  • Secure Reliable Transport (SRT): new protocol provides automatic packet retransmission method
  
  
  
  


• IP Security
  
  
  
  • Access control per interface
  
  
  • Encryption of streams with AES-128
  
  
  
  

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The next generation of digital STL
Our challenge: to design a studio-to-transmitter link (STL) for your most demanding 950 MHz applications — one as reliable and robust as Intraplex® T1 and IP audio links. Digital STL manages much more than audio, so installation and configuration need to be straightforward, not a science project. Data should not be optional, requiring additional boxes and complexity. Your STL should be ready, out of the box, for AM, FM and HD Radio™, as well as future multimedia applications.

Earlier digital STLs were not designed for IP data transport. Adding IP data to them required optional modules and external add-ons, and many engineers working on HD Radio installations reported spending much time and money trying to eliminate glitches.

Our solution: HD Link™ is designed to manage all HD Radio™ transport scenarios, regardless of where you place your importer and exporter. Its two prioritized Ethernet paths give preference to HD Radio™ data over control and other LAN/WAN data. It supports both UDP and TCP, and even handles the switching of TCP return packets over asymmetric IP paths with plug-and-play simplicity.

HD Link offers RF power to spare, an integrated IP gateway with sophisticated data handling capabilities, and multiple channels of audio. The intuitive front panel and remote interfaces tap into the most complete feature set of any microwave STL, yet take less time to configure. It can even operate on both RF and IP simultaneously, and allows automatic backup of all services from one to the other.

Intraplex is broadcasting’s first choice for rock-solid, full-time operation of T1 STLs. With HD Link, you can now count on the same dependable performance, superior support and long-term value for your microwave links.

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The Intraplex® IP Link family of IP audio codecs provides high-end features at an affordable price. Offering an array of audio coding options along with IPConnect technology for data tunneling, the IP Link codecs are suitable for use in Studio-to-Transmitter Links (STLs) as well as audio contribution and distribution networks. Support for IP multicast and multiple unicast streams enables one encoder to feed multiple decoders.

By incorporating three IP Interfaces that can be used for streaming and management, the IP Link systems can provide a level of reliability not seen in comparably-priced codecs.

As the latest additions to the Intraplex line of data transport products, the IP Link family of audio codecs bring legendary Intraplex reliability to the IP codec market.

IP Link 100/100p: Single bidirectional stereo audio channel IP Link 200: Two bidirectional stereo audio channels IP Link 200A: Two bidirectional stereo audio channels with one channel being AES67 Standard: Linear, AAC-LC, Opus and G.722 audio coding Optional: AAC-HE, AAC-HEv2, AACELD, MPEG2, MPEG3 and Enhanced aptX audio coding Optional: Automatic audio loudness leveling and metering compliant with EBU R-128 and ITU-R Optional: IPConnect capability to reliably transport external IP packets Other transport modes: Transparent AES up to 192 kbps to support composite FM multiplex signal over AES Protocol Encapsulation: RTP, SHOUTcast/Icecast, MPEG-TS Three independent IP interfaces for redundant network operation Optional redundant power supply: 12VDC or 48VDC Built-in silence sensor with optional stream switch over Automatic backup to audio playout from USB drive or external audio source Multicoding can encode the same audio source in multiple formats for STL, backup, and web streaming Optional Dynamic Stream Splicing providing “hitless” operation and T1/ E1 circuit like performance on less predictable IP networks Prioritized stream sources at the output with automatic switch over and switch back between primary and secondary streams and backup sources (streams, USB, external audio source) Programmable RTP level Forward Error Correction (FEC) scheme Programmable time diversity and interleaving of streams to combat burst packet losses Integrated with Intraplex IP Link Scheduler for automated scheduled program switching Integrated with Intraplex LiveLook (network analytics and monitoring software) N+1 redundancy with integrated control of external switching equipment IP Link 200/200A/100p: SynchroCast™ option provides dynamically managed precision delay for Single Frequency Network (SFN) broadcasting and simulcasting Support for IP multicast and multi-unicast Web browser user interface and SNMP network management Eight multipurpose contact closure inputs and outputs provide: Transport of logic signals with time-alignment to audio Stream control Alarm notification

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Intraplex® IPConnect is an IP networking gateway solution for fortification of mission-critical communication across wide area networks
IPConnect solves the problem of reliable transport across complex networks that traditionally suffer data loss through dropped packets. IPConnect provides an added layer of reliability for many types of IP traffic such as HD Radio, DAB/DAB+, or DRM by employing a combination of packet protection schemes with network/time diversity and packet-level forward error correction. Additionally, IPConnect can bridge local area network (LAN) segments across wide-area networks with seamless tunneling to enhance reliability of program and signal transport across large geographical regions with multiple receiving and transmitting sites.

With its three network interfaces, IPConnect’s data gateway provides extra protection through packet encapsulation, which encloses external IP data packets in a GatesAir protocol wrapper as it moves across IP networks. IPConnect provides this protection for studio-generated data, as well as IP data from external sources. While the former might include RDS data or SNMP control signals to trigger a command at the transmitter site, the latter may incorporate program or control data coming from a network operations center, satellite feed or advertising service.

As the next-generation member in GatesAir Intraplex family of IP codecs, the award-winning IPConnect leverages the strengths of previous IP Link codecs—including GatesAir’s patented Dynamic Stream Splicing (DSS) technology to mitigate IP packet loss, eliminate off-air time, and optimize stream reliability.

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GatesAir’s Intraplex® LiveLook application for IP Link, NetXpress™, and HD Link™ provides advanced network analytics and monitoring capabilities at an affordable price. It is an invaluable tool for optimizing and monitoring network performance. Broadcasters are increasingly using IP networks for audio contribution and distribution. While IP networks provide clear benefits for both cost and flexibility, there are network impairments which must be overcome to realize the reliability required for broadcast application. While the Intraplex® IP Link platform provides several packet loss mitigation techniques, it is essential to understand the patterns of packet losses as well as other impairments on the network connection to optimize these techniques.

Intraplex LiveLook provides both a real-time analytics as well as a monitoring and notification platform for the IP Link audio codec systems. The analytics capability of LiveLook uses Burst Packet Loss modeling technique to analyze the patterns of packet losses, which is then used by the internal decision tree to provide recommendation on the most effective packet loss mitigation technique of the IP Link to apply.

The monitoring capability can simultaneously collect long-term statistics on multiple audio streams, which can be used for historical analysis. The notification capability creates a separate alarm log for each audio stream and can optionally send email notification to the user on the state of the audio stream.

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GatesAir's Maxiva OP Series of air- and liquid-cooled transmitters are available in several versions with output powers ranging from 200W to 43kW average DTV power, or up to 84kW peak sync with analog modulation.

The Maxiva OP Series transmitter system comprises several sub-parts:

• An exciter (dual drive is optional), with Real-Time Adaptive Pre-correction, and multiple input interface options (ASI, T2MI, ETI, EDI, IP, Satellite) and an optional onboard GPS / GLONASS receiver for accurate synchronization and SFN timing;


• One or more Power Amplifier modules (Stand-alone single PA systems and from 2 to 8 per rack depending on model and the output power level);


• A control and monitoring unit, with embedded change-over system;


• An innovative, high-efficiency air-cooling or liquid-cooling system.

Maxiva OP Series transmitters support several digital modulation standards (DVB-T, DVB-T2, ISDB-T/Tb, DAB/DAB+, ATSC, and PAL/NTSC Analogue standards.  Dualcast systems are also available.

Maxiva OP Series transmitters incorporate innovative World-class engineering, providing unparalleled AC-to-RF efficiency, performance, ease-of-use, and low maintenance costs.

Main Features of Maxiva™ OP Series

• Compact design: Lower power systems are stand-alone 2+1 RU or 3+1 RU 19” rack-mount.  Larger systems include one or more 36RU or 42RU equipment racks.


• A wide range of output power levels and configurations are available suiting all needs worldwide


• Doherty high-efficiency wideband or broadband amplifier technology, available in UHF, VHF Band III, and VHF Band I


• Built-in ASI/RF matrix for automatic exciter switch-over, without the need of using an external switchover unit


• DVB-T, DVB-T2, ISDB-T/Tb, DAB/DAB+, ATSC, NTSC, and PAL (with NICAM) modulations are fully supported


• Embedded Re-Multiplexer/Layer Combiner/TS to BTS (188 to 204 byte) converter for ISDB-Tb


• Real-Time Adaptive Pre-correction


• Optional onboard high stability GPS / GLONASS receiver with battery


• Flexible input interfaces available:
  
  
  
  • 4 x ASI inputs (TS, BTS, T2MI, SMPTE-310M) + Analog input
  
  
  • 2 x ASI inputs and 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
  
  
  • 4 x ETI or 2 x ETI + 2 x EDI inputs
  
  
  • 3 x ETI inputs
  
  
  • 1 x DVB-S/S2 Satellite Receiver input
  
  
  • 1 x RF input
  
  
  
  

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GatesAir’s award-winning product, the new Maxiva™ IMTX-70 Intra-Mast Transmitter, is a very compact modular multi-transmitter system.  It has been scaled to allow installation within typical hollow mast/tower structures, or vertical poles.  This tower structure itself provides complete protection from the outside environment, while allowing heat dissipation via convection, plus forced air cooling through the unit.

The diminutive dimensions of the Maxiva IMTX-70 chassis are key to this unique design. Measuring only 230 x 485 x 320 mm, it allows installation into a wide variety structures. Access is via a lockable and sealed door. Cooling air is provided by vertical air convection within the mast structure, complemented by small fans inside the chassis.

Although extremely compact in size, the Maxiva IMTX-70 boasts many features normally found in full-size systems, including the capability of housing up to six separate transmitter modules, each with up to 70W of average DTV power. Each module can be configured as a transmitter, translator, or on-channel gap-filler with echo-cancellation, using optional input cards. A DVB-S/S2 satellite receiver option is also available as well as GbE (TS over IP), ASI, T2MI, SMPTE-310M, and ETI inputs. Digital modulations are supported include; ATSC, DVB-T, DVB-T2, and ISDB-T. For ISDB-T/Tb applications, an embedded Re-Multiplexer and Layer Combiner/TS to BTS, can be included.

The RF output stage is a high-efficiency Doherty broadband amplifier for energy savings and minimal waste heat. For added redundancy the Maxiva IMTX includes dual redundant power supplies, configurable as 2 x DC, 2 x AC or 1 AC plus 1 DC. Remote control includes SNMP and a Web interface.

Main Features of Maxiva™ IMTX-70

• Compact chassis: 230 x 485 x 320 mm


• Up to 6 separate transmitter modules


• Output power:  Up to 70W rms per module


• Input interface options for each module:


• ASI, BTS, T2MI, SMPTE-310M, ETI


• Gbe port (TS over IP)


• DVB-S/S2 Satellite Receiver input (including CAM interface)


• RF receiver input for transposer/gap-filler configuration


• Supports DVB-T/H, ISDB-T/Tb, DVB-T2, DAB/DAB+, ATSC modulations


• Embedded Re-Multiplexer/Layer Combiner/TS to BTS (188 to 204 byte) converter for ISDB-Tb


• Adaptive pre-correction circuits


• High stability GPS / GLONASS receivers with battery


• Option for 2 x hot swappable power supplies, 2 AC or 2 DC and/or AC/DC


• SNMP, Web Interface and Touch Screen display


• RF combiner option for multiple transmitter systems

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GatesAir’s new Maxiva™ PMTX-1, is a complete self-contained, outdoor transmitter system. Housed in a completely environmentally sealed enclosure, the PMTX-1 includes many options, allowing configuration flexibility for many applications. The unit is capable of being configured as a Transmitter, Transposer (Translator), or an On-Channel Gap-Filler. Waste heat is efficiently dissipated via the metal housing and heatsink. This allows the unit to be mounted on a variety of structures, including tower, legs, poles, or building walls. For regions with extreme climate conditions, options for ambient air temperatures up to +50°C (122°F) and down to -40°C (-40°F) are available.

The compact dimensions (351W x 224D x 460H mm) of the Maxiva PMTX-1 chassis are key to this unique design, allowing installation on a wide variety of outdoor poles, or mast structures. Access is via a lockable and sealed door. The sealed metal housing of the PM-TX-1has been engineered to remove heat efficiently from the internal circuitry. The unique design of the PMTX-1 provides a high level of installation versatility, allowing it to be installed on virtually any suitable outdoor structure.

This versatile unit does not require a building, shelter or any additional outdoor enclosure. The totally sealed metal case has been designed specifically for outdoor environmental conditions, providing protection from all humidity levels, precipitation and wide temperature extremes.

The unit can be configured and operated as a 50W digital / 100W analogue transmitter, transposer or an on-channel gap-filler, with various input options. A satellite receiver card with CAM slot is also available. The unit includes an internal mask filter. The external power source requirement is 36-72 VDC (positive or negative).

 

Main Features of Maxiva™ PMTX-1

• Compact chassis: 351W x 224D x 460H mm


• Outdoor, pole-mounted, using adapter plate


• Output Power (Post-Filter): 50W rms Digital or 100W analogue


• Input interface options:
  
  
  
  • ASI, BTS, T2MI, SMPTE-310M, ETI
  
  
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• DVB-S/S2 Satellite Receiver input (including CAM interface). 4 slots available.


• RF receiver input for Transposer/Gap-Filler configuration (Direct Conversion – zero IF)


• Regenerative receiver input option for Transposer


• Supports DVB-T/H, ISDB-T/Tb, DVB-T2, ATSC & Analogue modulations


• Embedded Re-Multiplexer/Layer Combiner/TS to BTS (188 to 204 byte) converter for ISDB-Tb


• Adaptive pre-correction circuits


• Optional High stability GPS / GLONASS receiver with battery


• SNMP, Web Interface and Touch Screen display


• RF combiner option for multiple transmitter systems

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Maxiva™ StreamAssure provides broadcasters and network operators with a centralized platform for monitoring transport streams, transmitter parameters and modulated RF, to ensure full compliance with standards and customer Quality of Experience. This cloud-based system allows on-premises and off-site, managed service-based monitoring of physical, transport and audio/video streams from a single dashboard. This simplifies the traditional component-based architecture that traditionally employs disparate monitoring systems to understand network-wide performance.

Rapid isolation of performance issues across signal transport and RF infrastructure is another key value proposition for broadcasters. The ability to separately analyze multiple IP, ASI and other streams ahead of the transmitter versus the RF and decoded audio/video streams coming out allows users to quickly identify and address the source of the problem

The StreamAssure system is fully scalable from a single transmitter deployment to a large-scale network, comprising a vast number of sites deployed over a wide geography.

Options are available from an simple and economic monitoring solution to a comprehensive end-to-end system, including compliance recording and streaming.

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The new Maxiva UAXT/VAXT Multi-Compact family of UHF & VHF solid-state Transmitters, Transposers (Translators) and on-channel Gap Fillers expands upon the proven foundation of GatesAir low-power systems and PowerSmart® high-efficiency technology.Today’s broadcasters and network operators are continually searching for more efficient and economical approaches for providing reliable  over-the-air transmission.  When several DTV channels can be consolidated into one common transmission site, the cost and space requirements for individual equipment per channel can often be very significant. The innovative Multi-Compact architecture allows the possibility of many configurations, with up to 8 independent low power transmitters, transposers or gap fillers, to be configured into a single space-saving chassis. The Maxiva Multi-Compact provides pre-filter power levels up to 15W per module, in a compact and convenient 4RU 19” rack mount package.

Designed for digital or analog broadcasting, the Maxiva Multi-Compact is a platform available in Transmitter, Transposer or SFN Gap Filler configurations for DVB-T/H, DVB-T2, ATSC, ATSC-MDTV, ISDB-Tb and analog networks. The Maxiva Multi-Compact can be configured  for up to 8 independent systems, or as N+1, N+2 or N+1/M+1 configurations.Instead of investing into several separate transmitter units, as well as complex and costly redundancy management systems, broadcasters or network operators can now simply invest into a single 4RU Multi-Compact transmitter and operate up to 7 channels with +1 redundancy in a single compact unit.

Main Features of Maxiva™ UAXT Multi-Compact / VAXT Multi-CompactMaxiva Multi-Compact Platform:

• Up to 15 Watts average power per module


• High efficiency broadband amplifier technology


• Extremely compact 4RU 19” rack mount chassis


• Single chassis configurable for up to 7+1, or 6+2 redundancy configurations


• Several Input interfaces for each transmitter module:
  
  
  
  • 1 x ASI input (TS, BTS, T2MI, SMPTE-310M)
  
  
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• DVB-T/H/T2, ISDB-T/Tb, DAB/DAB+/T-DMB, ATSC and analog modulations fully supported


• Embedded ASI and RF Matrix for redundancy management of each transmitter module


• Embedded Re-Multiplexer/Layer Combiner/TS to BTS (188 to 204 byte) converter for ISDB-Tb


• Adaptive pre-correction circuits


• 2 x hot swappable high stability GPS / GLONASS receivers with battery


• 2 x hot swappable power supplies


• SNMP, Web Interface and Touch Screen display

UAXT / VAXT Multi-Compact – Primary Components

• Multi-Compact Chassis, 4RU, with 8 slots, to be fitted with plug-in transmitters/transposer/gap filler modules for N+1 or N+2 configurations.  Includes 1 power supply, 1 GPS / GLONASS receiver and RF output matrix.


• 15 W UHF Digital TV transmitter plug-in module., with 1x ASI, 1x GbE inputs and ASI matrix (up to 8 per chassis)


• 15 W UHF Digital TV transposer/gap-filler plug-in with echo cancellation

Standard Options & Accessories

• Redundant power supply option (Hot-swappable unit)


• Redundant GPS / GLONASS receiver option (Plug-in board)


• 26 dB LNA GPS / GLONASS antenna. includes mounting kit and 25 meters coaxial cable


• DVB-S/S2 integrated receiver board per slot, single and multi-stream, with CAM slot


• RF integrated receiver board for transposer/gap-filler operation


• DVB-S/S2 integrated input matrix for N+1 or N+2 configuration


• RF integrated input matrix for N+1 or N+2 configuration


• Software option for ISDB-Tb Remux/Layer combiner/ TS to BTS (188 to 204 byte) converter


• Dual-cast software option, adds DVB-T modulation


• Dual-cast software option, adds DVB-T2 modulation


• Dual-cast software option, adds ISDB-T modulation


• Dual-cast software option, adds ATSC modulation

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The new Maxiva UAXT & VAXT Ultra-Compact family of UHF solid-state Transmitters / Transposers (Translators) and on-channel Gap Fillers expands upon the proven foundation of GatesAir low-power systems and PowerSmart® high-efficiency technology.  It provides today's digital broadcaster with a suite of compatible products to accommodate any coverage application, along with unmatched performance, reliability and quality.

The Maxiva Ultra-Compact family further extends the capabilities of the Maxiva series, providing a single family of transmission products capable of satisfying any coverage architecture.  The Maxiva Ultra-Compact provides pre-filter power levels up to 1,000W, in exceptionally compact and space-saving 1RU, 2RU and 3RU packages.

Designed for both analogue and digital broadcasting, the Maxiva UAXT/VAXT Ultra-Compact is a platform available in Transmitter, Transposer or SFN Gap Filler configurations for DVB-T, DVB-T2, ATSC, ISDB-Tb, DAB/DAB+ and NTSC/PAL analogue networks. The Maxiva Ultra-Compact Series provides an ideal solution for extending market coverage and filling in coverage gaps in challenging situations, including busy urban areas that require greater building penetration.

The Maxiva UAXT & VAXT Ultra Compact family of Transposers and on-channel Gap Fillers provide efficient and reliable re-broadcast of the received signal in a space saving, reliable and robust package. The Gap Filler configuration adds a powerful echo cancellation feature to deliver exceptional on-channel performance. For ATSC (8-VSB) Gap Filler applications, a new on-channel Spectrum Restorer utilizing EDOCR technology provides unsurpassed performance.  This combination of products enables broadcasters to address any network coverage requirement.

Maxiva Ultra-Compact Platform:

• High-efficiency broadband amplifier technology


• Power levels up to 1,000W (pre-filter average power)


• Frequency agile broadband design (two bands):
  
  
  
  • UHF Band IV/V, 470 to 810 MHz
  
  
  • VHF Band III, 170-240 MHz
  
  
  
  


• Extremely compact, space-saving, 1RU, 2RU, and 3RU 19” chassis


• Full local/remote control capability including:
  
  
  
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Transposer / Translator:

• Supports analog and digital standards


• Direct baseband conversion (zero IF) and fully regenerative conversion options available

SFN Gap Filler:

• Includes a powerful echo cancellation circuit, 15dB of Gain Margin


• Low processing delay, < 10 µS


• Cancellation window width 20  µS


• Selective cancellation window range 1.6 µS to 820 µs


• MER degradation <  2dB


• ATSC SFN Gap Filler is now realizable using GatesAir's (8-VSB) Spectrum Restorer

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The Maxiva UAXTE is a compact air-cooled TV transmitter that provides over the air delivery in the UHF spectrum. Built on GatesAir’s groundbreaking PowerSmart Plus architecture, the Maxiva UAXTE provides an energy-efficient, broadband solution to reliably deliver rich, high-quality multiformat content to viewers at home or on the move.

Optimized for International Markets
The Maxiva UAXTE utilizes the latest generation 50 volt LDMOS amplifier devices, new compact high-efficiency power supplies and the Maxiva Compact series exciter/driver along with real-time adaptive correction (RTAC) for outstanding signal performance. The Maxiva UAXTE power amplifiers have been optimized to provide the best possible performance and efficiency for both ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0. The UAXTE transmitter is rate for identical average power levels for both modulations, assuring a simple and cost-effective upgrade path for future ATSC 3.0 operation. The modular design further simplifies installation and reduces maintenance costs, dramatically lowering the total cost of ownership over the transmitters life-cycle.
The Maxiva UAXTE with PowerSmart Plus is an efficiency-optimized UHF transmitter. This all-new design includes several energy saving features.

Up to 44% AC-to-RF efficiency
Simple and cost-effective upgrade path from ATSC 1.0 to ATSC 3.0 at the same power level.
Efficiency-optimized – for highest efficiency and lowest cost of ownership
Variable speed fans to intelligently save energy
Hot-swappable, compact, high-efficiency DC power supplies
Hot-swappable, compact, high-efficiency power amplifiers
Incorporates the XTE-based Maxiva Compact exciter/driver for best-in-class performance
RoHS compliant / CE compliant
Support for all worldwide digital modulation standards
Modular & upgradeable architecture
All-digital linear and nonlinear pre-correction: Real-Time Adaptive Correction (RTAC)
Rugged, reliable design and construction
Ideal for N+1 configurations since all transmitters are identical and use the same PA’s, minimizing spares requirements
Lowest energy usage
Minimum operating cost

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The Maxiva ULXTE is a liquid-cooled TV transmitter that powers over-the-air delivery across the UHF television spectrum. Built on GatesAir’s groundbreaking PowerSmart® Plus architecture, Maxiva ULXTE offers today’s digital broadcaster the most compact, energy-efficient solutions to reliably deliver rich, high-quality multi-format content to viewers at home, or on the move.

Optimized for International Markets The Maxiva ULXTE transmitter utilizes the latest 50-Volt LDMOS amplifier devices, new compact high-efficiency power supplies and the new Maxiva XTE exciter with advanced real-time adaptive correction (RTAC) for outstanding signal performance.

The Maxiva ULXTE power amplifiers have been optimized to provide the best possible performance and efficiency for both ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0. The ULXTE transmitter is rated for identical average power levels for both modulations, assuring a simple and cost-effective upgrade path for future ATSC 3.0 operation.

Modular designs simplify installation and reduce ongoing maintenance, dramatically lowering total cost of ownership over the life of the transmitter.

Main Features of Maxiva™ ULXTE with PowerSmart® Plus The Maxiva ULXTE with PowerSmart® Plus is the highest efficiency broadband UHF transmitter on the market.

Up to 45% AC-to-RF efficiency Simple and cost-effective upgrade path from ATSC 1.0 to ATSC 3.0 at the same power level New high-efficiency DC power supplies Integrated high-efficiency pump system for certain power classes Hot-swappable light-weight PA modules Hot-swappable compact DC power supplies Incorporates the newest technology Maxiva XTE exciter for best-in-class adaptive pre-correction and native IP transport inputs RoHS compliant / CE compliant Support for all worldwide digital modulation standards Modular & upgradeable architecture All-digital linear and nonlinear pre-correction: Real-Time Adaptive Correction (RTAC) Rugged, reliable design and construction Ideal for N+1 configurations since all transmitters can be identical and use the same PA’s, minimizing spares requirements Lowest energy usage Minimum operating cost

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The Maxiva VAXTE is a compact air-cooled TV & DAB transmitter that provides over the air delivery in the VHF spectrum. Built on GatesAir’s groundbreaking PowerSmart Plus architecture, the Maxiva VAXTE provides an energy-efficient, broadband solution to reliably deliver rich, high-quality multiformat content to viewers at home or on the move.

Optimized for International Markets
The Maxiva VAXTE utilizes the latest generation 50 volt LDMOS amplifier devices, new compact high-efficiency power supplies and the Maxiva Compact series exciter/driver along with real-time adaptive correction (RTAC) for outstanding signal performance. The Maxiva VAXTE power amplifiers have been optimized to provide the best possible performance and efficiency for all modulations. For example, the VAXTE transmitter is rated for identical average power levels for 8-VSB and OFDM TV modulations, assuring a simple and cost-effective upgrade path for future ATSC 3.0 operation. The modular design further simplifies installation and reduces maintenance costs, dramatically lowering the total cost of ownership over the transmitters life-cycle.

The Maxiva VAXTE with PowerSmart Plus is an efficiency-optimized VHF transmitter. This all-new design includes several energy saving features.

Simple and cost-effective upgrade path from ATSC 1.0 to ATSC 3.0 at the same power level
Includes TSoIP / Native IP Transport inputs for ATSC 3.0 and DAB EDI interfaces
Efficiency-optimized – for highest efficiency and lowest cost of ownership
Variable speed fans to intelligently save energy
Hot-swappable, compact, high-efficiency DC power supplies
Hot-swappable, compact, high-efficiency power amplifiers
Incorporates the XTE-based Maxiva Compact exciter/driver for best-in-class performance
RoHS compliant / CE compliant
Support for all worldwide digital modulation standards
Modular & upgradeable architecture
All-digital linear and nonlinear pre-correction: Real-Time Adaptive Correction (RTAC)
Rugged, reliable design and construction
Broadband high-efficiency PA’s support redundancy and N+1 applications
Lowest energy usage
Minimum operating cost

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The new GatesAir Maxiva™ XTE exciter provides broadcasters with a powerful, software-defined platform, enabling the ultimate in performance, stability and durability.

Featuring unparalleled signal processing power, a smaller footprint and advanced Transport Stream over IP (TSoIP) input capabilities, Maxiva XTE builds upon a strong legacy of groundbreaking technological advances, pioneered by several decades of GatesAir innovations. Dramatically increased processing power together with new, advanced Real-Time Adaptive Correction (RTAC) techniques, provides optimum signal performance over a wide variety of modulations and RF amplifier topologies.

The Maxiva XTE supports a full range of digital broadcast standards, including ATSC, DVB-T/H, DVB-T2, ISDB-T, DTMB, DAB/DAB+/DMB. It is upgradeable to future new modulations, including ATSC 3.0, as they become available.

Main Features of Maxiva™ XTE
Advanced Real Time Adaptive Correction (RTAC)
Optimized correction for all amplifier types
Frequency Agile – Band I, III, IV and V
Supports all widely used TV standards and DAB/DAB+ radio
Upgradeable to emerging digital standards
Available Internal GNSS (GPS/GLONASS) receiver for precision frequency control and/or timing required for SFN
Available Internal UPS
Compact 1RU design
Dual redundant TSoIP inputs with seamless auto-switching
Dual redundant transport stream inputs with seamless auto-switching for ASI/T2MI
Integrated ISDB-Tb Remux
Seamless integration with GatesAir transmitters
Intuitive Web GUI interface with HTML
Advanced monitoring and diagnostics support

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Matrox VERO is an essential tool for broadcasters, system integrators, and manufacturers of ST 2110 devices and environments. Matrox VERO integrates the components required to allow users to confidently validate ST 2110 devices for compliance before deployment. Matrox VERO combines an adjustable signal generator, a PCAP recorder, and signal diagnostics integrating EBU LIST into a single appliance with an intuitive, web-based GUI.

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Live ABR Monitor is a Telestream Cloud service that enables robust OTT Stream monitoring that is spun up on demand in almost any location around the globe. Live ABR Monitor measures stream performance, across multiple geographic regions with actionable insights delivered in real-time. Live ABR Monitor primarily focuses on measuring the performance at the CDN edge; providing delivery performance, asset availability, and video impairment analysis.

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Designed to be used in video Engineering, Operations, Live Acquisition and Post Production – PRISM SDI/IP Waveform Monitor includes market leading analysis tools,and is software-based to evolve with your network.

• Supports SDI and IP standard to simplify purchase decisions and use in hybrid environments


• SD, HD, 3G, 4K and 8K SDI capable with support for 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 formats


• Enhanced IP Monitor for ST2110-20/30/40; ST2022-6/7


• Software upgradeable connectivity for SDI up to 12G and for IP up to 25G


• Analyze PTP & Redundant Paths


• Advanced HDR/WCG false color gamut error and CIE charts


• Provides comprehensive Audio support in Dolby and PCM formats.


• Comes in a range of form factors to optimize integration into rack-rooms, production-consoles or post-suite environments


• Simple to use and easy to configure with application specific customizable user interface and button layouts


• Easily Integrate & Manage Using NMOS with Full API


• Affordable and capable base unit that can be tailored for every position in your workflow. Pay only for what you need in each position, simplify training and consolidate tools

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Inspect 2110 enables automated monitoring of ST 2110 video networking, providing operations teams with visibility and alert by exception of their entire video networks. It provides high performance software-based monitoring up to 100Gbps of ST 2110 video, audio, and data across dual 100GE interfaces. SDP file comparison confirm that video streams are working as expected at the same time as providing automated confirmation and comparison of redundant streams.

 

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Tektronix’s forward-looking PRISM platform now boasts comprehensive monitoring capabilities across both operations and engineering workflows. “Our focus with PRISM was initially to help the early adopters solve the hardest problems associated with IP deployments,” said Charlie Dunn, general manager, video product line, Tektronix. “Now that the market has become more mature, we’re dialing in the features that the larger set of customers most need: full IP/SDI operational capabilities, a 2.5” depth dual screen display for space-constrained environments, integrated audio monitoring, and a path for customers looking to upgrade to 25G.”

Here are the highlights of the expanded line:

A Robustly Featured Base with Modular Additions

The next generation of PRISM has been designed to be the single instrument that customers need to address the range of requirements from Broadcast Operations to Broadcast Engineering. The new platform is available in both a 3RU ½ Rack or a 1RU 19” rack form factor. The 3RU unit comes with an integrated touchscreen that provides unmatched screen real estate for easy operation. The base units come with IP connectivity enabled and tools such as IP status, SDI timing measurements, event log, waveform, vector, and diamond all provided as standard. PRISM’s modular design and a broad range of options enables customers to tailor their PRISM to meet their targeted applications such as high-end Editing and Technical QC needs with features like HDR False Color, WCG Vector, and CIE charts; or full Engineering capability including timing measurements, audio measurements, compliance measurements, IP measurements and graphing. Control for the configuration and when that is done is completely at the discretion of the customer.

Extended Screen Option for Greater Display Area and Space Efficiency

Tektronix is also pleased to introduce the industry’s first ever extended display, available to use with both of the new form factors. By extending PRISM’s full touch screen architecture into a fifth window or tile on a second screen, Live production customers can now view full size waveform and vector side by side without needing to purchase a second measurement instrument. The new internal power supply also creates space efficiencies. Customers in space constrained environments can rackmount PRISM remotely and then use a purpose built 2.5” depth dual display touch screen, establishing PRISM as one of the narrowest depth tools in mobile production environments.

New Audio Monitoring Capabilities

The 1RU version of PRISM will now include a speaker option and associated volume and balance knob. Operators can save cost by effectively having the waveform monitor and audio unit functionality combined into a single 1 RU instrument. Customers will be able to easily and quickly select and listen to the audio channels they are interested in on either headphones or through high quality integrated speakers.

All PRISM Products Have a Path to 25G

All generations of the PRISM family will be upgradable to a 25G interface board. The broad availability of upgrade kits to all PRISM generations is part of Tektronix’s commitment to safeguarding customer investments.

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GatesAir’s Intraplex® LiveLook application for IP Link, NetXpress™, and HD Link™ provides advanced network analytics and monitoring capabilities at an affordable price. It is an invaluable tool for optimizing and monitoring network performance. Broadcasters are increasingly using IP networks for audio contribution and distribution. While IP networks provide clear benefits for both cost and flexibility, there are network impairments which must be overcome to realize the reliability required for broadcast application. While the Intraplex® IP Link platform provides several packet loss mitigation techniques, it is essential to understand the patterns of packet losses as well as other impairments on the network connection to optimize these techniques.

Intraplex LiveLook provides both a real-time analytics as well as a monitoring and notification platform for the IP Link audio codec systems. The analytics capability of LiveLook uses Burst Packet Loss modeling technique to analyze the patterns of packet losses, which is then used by the internal decision tree to provide recommendation on the most effective packet loss mitigation technique of the IP Link to apply.

The monitoring capability can simultaneously collect long-term statistics on multiple audio streams, which can be used for historical analysis. The notification capability creates a separate alarm log for each audio stream and can optionally send email notification to the user on the state of the audio stream.

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Maxiva™ StreamAssure provides broadcasters and network operators with a centralized platform for monitoring transport streams, transmitter parameters and modulated RF, to ensure full compliance with standards and customer Quality of Experience. This cloud-based system allows on-premises and off-site, managed service-based monitoring of physical, transport and audio/video streams from a single dashboard. This simplifies the traditional component-based architecture that traditionally employs disparate monitoring systems to understand network-wide performance.

Rapid isolation of performance issues across signal transport and RF infrastructure is another key value proposition for broadcasters. The ability to separately analyze multiple IP, ASI and other streams ahead of the transmitter versus the RF and decoded audio/video streams coming out allows users to quickly identify and address the source of the problem

The StreamAssure system is fully scalable from a single transmitter deployment to a large-scale network, comprising a vast number of sites deployed over a wide geography.

Options are available from an simple and economic monitoring solution to a comprehensive end-to-end system, including compliance recording and streaming.

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Industry leading Paragon PTP testing HW with features for conformance testing to SMPTE ST-2059-2 at 100M, 1G and 10G rates. Control of PTP packet generation including Synchronisation Metadata, Time Error measurements to 5ns accuracy, PTP Profile conformance analysis and packet impairment capability.  1pps Time Error and E1/T1/2MHz Clock wander measurements also included.

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The VB330 probe is the flagship in Bridge Technologies product offering towards broadband and media operators. With dual 10G Ethernet connectivity and a massive multiprocessor architecture, the VB330 can deliver monitoring and analytics of thousands of streams and a multitude of technologies in real-time and in parallel. The VB330 is deployed either on dedicated embedded hardware, as a pre-configured and pre-installed appliance or as a software-only solution.

This gives operators greater flexibility when it comes to tailoring the monitoring solution towards the underlying system architecture in the best possible manner. Feature parity is ensured across the various deployment options, varying only in factors such as scalability, power consumption and longevity. The web-based user experience and feature availability stays the same across all the deployment alternatives.

The VB330 is aimed at monitoring the full cross section of services commonly found in media related network operations. As such the VB330 is very much a multi-use tool to monitor network performance involving signal formats and areas as diverse as video IP multicast, video OTT/ABR streaming, voice trunks, video-on-demand unicast, Ethernet packet micro bursts, PCAP recording and general traffic protocol inspection.

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The Calnex SNE is a highly flexible solution for both network emulation and network simulation allowing you to build your network in seconds via a multi-user, multi-port environment.

SMPTE 2110-21 (ideal traffic model for broadcast) and SMPTE 2022-7 (seamless protection switching and path redundancy) testing is supported.

Using the SNE's unique visual user interface to build emulations, you take control by linking together impairments in the order you require while directly controlling the flow of packets around your simulated Broadcast network.

SNE supports:-

• Multi-port—market leading port density with up to 16 ports 1GbE, up to  12 ports 10GbE & up to 8 ports 25GbE, 50GbE, 100GbE


• Flexible configuration—mix and match interface cards to meet your needs


• Flexible interfaces; RJ-45, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP28 (or a mixture)


• AV Pack: Audio and video MPEG (H.264 & H.265) modification and corruption plus RTP filter.


• 20Mbyte bandwidth throttle buffer for video applications


• Integrated Wireshark Decode


• Easy Automation via Restful API or using new Timeline feature for easy automation via the GUI.


• Flow packets between any port, no limitations


• Up to 12 minutes of storage for wire-rate recording at 10Gbps


• Delay emulation up to 4 seconds at 10GbE/1GbE


• Fast visual emulation design creates networks in seconds

Broadcast SNE available: NWEMULATOR-BCAST

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Features and performance

• Display of various signal inputs such as ASI, IP, SD / HD / 3G-SDI on one screen


• Supports HLS, RF (DVB, ISDBT, QAM) input with additional options


• Convert different input resolution and frame rate, display in a unified output format


• Maximum 45 CH input support for 1 enclosure


• By using multiple chassis, more than 45 CH / 1 screen display is possible


• Input signal loss, black screen, etc detected as an error, notification to the screen


• By voice signal bar, voice input of each input CH can be confirmed


• The size of each signal screen can be freely changed by setting

Application areas

• Monitoring multiple TS, SDI, OTT signals at low-cost monitor monitoring


• Construction of mobile multiviewer using notebook PC

Advanced options

• 4K resolution output


• Cascade processing, input signals of 45 channels or more, 1 screen output supported


• Video output to multiple screens


• Output video signal to other multi viewers TS TS streaming delivery


• Penalty box


• Error notification by SNMP output


• Multilingual voice input support


• Dolby voice codec input support


• Supports HEVC (H.265) input


• 4: 2: 2 Video input support


• Dynamic layout change by the user interface


• Input bit rate display function

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Features and performance

• High-performance monitoring complying with TR101 290 standards


• PID / service rate monitoring (maximum / minimum rate) correspondence


• TOT / TDT time monitoring


• Up to 8 TS can be monitored by 1 U server


• TS monitoring supported by RF input


• Monitor log management per TS


• Simple synchronous recording for a certain period of time


• External failure notification function by XML format


• Time calibration by NTP

Applications

• Multi-channel multi-TS monitoring at low cost


• Built-in monitoring function in the digital broadcasting system


• Inexpensive TS logging / TS monitoring for independent broadcasting


• Since it is fully developed in-house, it can be customized development

Monitoring Specifications

• Monitoring Standard: TR101 290（P1、P2、P3）Rate


• PCR: PID rate monitoring


• TOT,TDT : TOT, TDT time monitoring function


• DATA Broadcasting: DSM-CC, DDB, DIII, DL compatible

Example of system achievement

• Multi-channel TS monitoring system


• Multi-channel TS registration system


• Adopted as oversea TS monitoring

 

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Easy Quality Control Checks

In a playlist directory or chosen files, QCBox analyzes the relevant media data. Basic checks include checking for correct stream length continuity (no missing or overlapping frames), frozen or empty frames, and audio tests including measurement of loudness, phase and audio quality. Test results are stored on AirBox in a metadata file that contains the media file. The metadata file is tested and, based on the software parameters, the AirBox playout can be programmed to skip the file, show an alert before playing the file or play the file. In addition QCBox's loudness control data can be used to change the audio playback settings automatically.

Cost Effective Loudness Control

Intended for ITU-R BS.1770-1, ITU-R BS.1770-3, CALM Act, ATSC A/85 and EBU R128 television channels–for audio loudness control.

 QCBox automatically checks media files for: File System Level Errors, Correct Media and/or Stream Length, Real Checks vs Specific Decoder Failures, Lost or Overlapping Frames Black and Frozen Video, Program Loudness, Loudness Spectrum and True Peak measurement* program output.

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Live Broadcast Quality Analysis with Real Time Alerts

Actus Alert Center checks feeds from TV, Radio, and OTT for any audio or video issues, such as no/low audio, frozen image, blue screen, black screen, pixelization, Loudness violations, missing SCTE, missing captions/subtitles, NAVE and more.

When defined thresholds are violated, alerts are seen on-screen, sent via email, and/or SNMP traps are sent.

A history of alerts can be seen on-screen and exported with reports and graphical representations. When used in a system with multiple locations, alerts can be shown locally as well as remotely from a Central Server and centralized multiviewers.The transport stream analyzer (TSA) highlights TR-101-290 priority 1, 2, and 3 errors from any transport stream source and alert on any QoS issues that may affect viewer QoE.

 

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A fully-fledged test pattern generation with advanced audio and video identing, MatchBox Generator fulfills all your test pattern generation and identing needs with video channel identification and intuitive text to speech synthesis. Boasting 16 channels of embedded or AES audio and support for SD, HD and UHD video (quad-link or 12G).

Lip-Sync Test Output

Advanced signatures are added to the video and audio output to enable AV timing measurements when the Generator is paired with an Analyser. To learn more about what measurements the signatures allow checkout the MatchBox Analyser. The signatures are carefully crafted to be tolerant of almost all processing including up down cross conversion, frame rate conversion and compression.

Test Tones

Audio tones are easily configurable per channel. Just choose GLITS, BLITS, or continuous tones. Tones can also be conveniently generated as encoded Dolby. All tones are precisely generated at 24 bit resolution.

Audio Indents

No need for the time consuming and inflexible pre-recorded sequences; our text to speech synthesis handles it all for you! You can insert phrases onto the audio outputs at regular intervals and create common prefixes with staggered leg ident to identify channels without the idents talking over each other. All of this is configurable via simple text entry through the web interface, and applied within seconds.

Test Patterns

Once you have a MatchBox generator you will not need another TPG! Whether you want plain bars, sweeps, ramps, pathological, RP219 bars or even High Dynamic Range (HDR BT2111) our flexible TPG will do the job.... and if the pattern you are looking for is not there, we are happy to add patterns for our valued customers.

Text Ident

Designed for clear readability and contrast. Our text ident generation boasts tidy anti-aliased text with a neat outline for clear display against any background. A range of available fonts, sizes and colours get your line identification across.

Logo/Bug Insertion

Customise your source with a logo or other graphic. Logo insertion allows you to upload and place your graphic keyed into the source.

Video Output

Our SFP based interface gives our customers the flexibility to output video in any form they choose; copper, fibre or HDMI. Up to 4 SFP can be fitted to provide 8 test pattern outputs at SD/HD or 3G. These outputs can also be used for quad-link 4k.

2SI Quad-link routing Indication

Easily identify faults with the routing of Quad link 2SI video with the on-screen routing indication.

Genlock

Lock the video output to Black&Burst or Tri-Level house references.

Web Interface

Simply type the IP address of your MatchBox Generator into a web browser and set it up! This clear and compact interface can be used on any PC, Mac and touch screen device.

 

 

 

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The newest member of Hitomi's MatchBox family of solutions for lip-sync, MatchBox Glass is a sophisticated app that is essentially a highly portable version of MatchBox Generator.

MatchBox Glass is powerful and, like MatchBox Generator, works with MatchBox Analyser to replace the need for human intervention to test audio and video links. MatchBox Glass ensures that whatever is in front of the camera looks and sounds like it should on screen.

Making the measurement is simple and fast. The user holds an iPhone or iPad running the FREE iOS app in front of up to four cameras. At the other end, the MatchBox Analyser, which has four inputs, when enabled with the licence for Glass, can exactly measure video and audio timing differences – if any – across all four cameras.

The remote MatchBox Analyser in the MCR or OB truck looks and listens for a unique flash and audio tone generated onsite by MatchBox Glass and in approximately two seconds returns video and audio alignment and adjustment data that thus vastly accelerates the process of onsite synchronisation. This is especially useful for remote productions because it provides the ability to swiftly and accurately catch any synchronisation issues before they leave the site.

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Advanced audio and video identing

Once you have a perfectly timed test pattern generator, there’s even more that can be done visually to benefit those in the MCR or OB. IndentBox provides a visual cue on a test pattern and confers the ability to test all the visuals and coms before broadcasting to prevent the possibility of live, on air grief.

Text overlaid on a test pattern can be used to indicate what is about to be shown, where, and from what camera. This is extremely useful for those at the other end, where they have loads of feeds coming in. Even for the best and most experienced professionals, even more so with the advent of remote production requirements, it’s easy to get confused. So a visual cue on a test pattern that says exactly what’s in the can is a subtle, but substantial benefit. The content has yet to be captured and broadcast, but to test all the visuals and coms beforehand is invaluable.

Instead of having someone standing in front of a camera to take readings from, IdentBox provides you with a verified, perfect test pattern that in turn enables you to measure and confirm the veracity of your link before you even start sending video or audio signals down it. Knowing that your links are solid is a fundamental parameter of any broadcast, and we make it much easier, many times faster, and with complete reliability.

Test Tones

Audio tones are easily configurable per channel. Just choose GLITS, BLITS, or continuous tones. Tones can also be conveniently generated as encoded Dolby. All tones are precisely generated at 24 bit resolution.

Audio Idents

No need for the time consuming and inflexible pre-recorded sequences; our text to speech synthesis handles it all for you! You can insert phrases onto the audio outputs at regular intervals and create common prefixes with staggered leg ident to identify channels without the idents talking over each other. All of this is configurable via simple text entry through the web interface, and applied within seconds.

Test Patterns

Once you have a IdentBox you will not need another TPG! Whether you want plain bars, sweeps, ramps, pathological, RP219 bars or even High Dynamic Range (HDR BT2111) our flexible TPG will do the job.... and if the pattern you are looking for is not there, we are happy to add patterns for our valued customers.

Text Ident

Designed for clear readability and contrast. Our text ident generation boasts tidy anti-aliased text with a neat outline for clear display against any background. A range of available fonts, sizes and colours get your line identification across.

Logo/Bug Insertion

Customise your source with a logo or other graphic. Logo insertion allows you to upload and place your graphic keyed into the source.

Video Output

Our SFP based interface gives our customers the flexibility to output video in any form they choose; copper, fibre or HDMI. Up to 4 SFP can be fitted to provide 8 test pattern outputs at SD/HD or 3G. These outputs can also be used for quad-link 4k.

2SI Quad-link routing indication

Easily identify faults with the routing of Quad link 2SI video with the on-screen routing indication.

Genlock

Lock the video output to Black&Burst or Tri-Level house references.

Web Interface

Simply type the IP address of your IdentBox into a web browser and set it up! This clear and compact interface can be used on any PC, Mac and touch screen device.

 

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xFrame provides module-style flexibility for your MatchBox hardware in the form of hot-swappable cards. This gives operators the ability to change audio configurations on the fly, in the field, even on air if necessary.

The audio options are on separate cards, which are installed or removed from the front of the device. For the more technically inclined, let’s say you’re on an OB truck and you don’t have any customers that currently require Dolby E encoding, but all of a sudden, you land a job for a client who does. In an inflexible world, this was a problem that could cost business, but with xFrame all you have to do you slot in a Dolby E enabled card from Hitomi and away you go.

xFrame means that that audio options are very easy to change, or add to, a MatchBox Analyser configuration. That’s because xFrame is an extremely high quality, modular platform that has four slots to accommodate what the user needs, as well as the ability to configure the modules to suit preferences once installed. That modular flexibility is a significant win for customers, resellers, and Hitomi as a manufacturer.

FEATURES

• Capacity for 4 MatchBox modules with options for expansions (audio, Dolby etc)


• Hot swapable modules


• Frame Ethernet interface to access each module’s web control interface – no need for an external switch


• Hot swapable redundant external power supplies (Included)


• Frame reference distributed to all modules in the frame


• Increased cooling capability with 3 x replaceable fan units – front to side cooling


• Full chassis monitoring including PSUs, fans, references, Modules status, SFP presence and temperature

MatchBox Module Features

• Integrated with frame’s Ethernet for web control


• Integrated with frame’s Video Reference interface


• Video Reference input


• Each Module can support 4 SFPs (8 video interfaces)

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IP packet behaviour analytics is an essential real-time need when dealing with the modern infrastructures capable of transporting uncompressed ST2110 video and audio. With a production environment dominated by operations personnel and non-movable deadlines, enabling the total understanding of advanced connectivity with the use of advanced paradigms recognised by staff to give accurate and meaningful information on par with an audio meter or a waveform/vector-scope, utilized by the industry since the beginning of broadcast. The Instrument View Option (IV), provides deep analytics displays for the VB440 Appliance.

The VB440 40 Gigabit IP probe provides a breakthrough for the monitoring and analysis of high-bitrate broadcast media traffic as defined in ST2110 and ST2022-6 for core broadcasting networks, production studios, master control centres and outside broadcast vehicles and venues. It enables production teams to continuously survey all layers of media transportation on an IP network and facilitates quick rectification of potential problems, helping to maximise Quality of Service (QoS).

With support for interface speeds from 10, 25, 40, 50 and up to 100 Gigabit on dual interfaces, even the largest of media networks can be accommodated with analysis of SD, HD, HD HDR, 4K and 4K HDR and above. ST2022-7 redundancy is also monitored and analysed when connected to both primary and secondary networks. PTP is provided with ST2059-2 clock analysis, clock source detection/listing and clock accuracy and class, providing troubleshooting and continuous monitoring of this critical infrastructure in a production network – including accurate path-delay for individual flows.

The VB440 can accommodate eight simultaneous users, from local or remote locations over secure https. It features a user interface provided by a standard web browser, and can be provided with Instrument View aluminium kits in broadcast form factors that enable touch screen operation. This gives production teams access to an analytics solution for large numbers of streams and multiple resolutions in real-time and in parallel in multiple locations.

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Top industry award winners, ORION and ORION-OTT are the most comprehensive content monitoring solutions for assurance of high quality IP/linear and OTT streams for Live and VOD content. The newly revamped ORION Central Manager (OCM) provides an aggregated view of linear and OTT services based on monitoring data collected by probes for efficient troubleshooting.

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Interra Systems' ORION is a real-time content monitoring system that enables service providers to deliver error-free, superior quality video. ORION provides real-time monitoring of IP-based infrastructures that looks at all aspects of video streams such as QoS, QoE, closed captions, ad-insertion verification, reporting and troubleshooting. ORION performs critical monitoring functions on hundreds of services simultaneously from a single platform, providing an operator with a single point of visibility and access to important information such as, status, alerts, alarms, visible impairments, error reports, triggered captures and more. ORION effortlessly monitors streaming content scaling single to multiple monitoring units/ sites across different geographical locations.

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PHABRIX is pleased to present its first example of a traditional ‘Waveform Monitor’ – but with a twist. Inheriting all of the class leading features and flexibility of the QxL Rasterizer the QxP features an integral 3U multitouch LCD screen and an integral V-Mount or G-Mount battery plate, integral mains PSU and 12v external DC input. You now have 12G SDI and 25G ST 2110 compliance monitoring in a portable form factor using industry standard Camera Batteries.

With its class-leading Waveforms, the QxP is equally at home on-set in SDR or HDR Productions, Grading, Shading, or QC, MCR, Engineering and R&D environments. The user is free to use the integral screen, or plug in an external HDMI monitor and use the flexible tool layout to view up to 16 instruments simultaneously. A rich set of remote access options including NoVNC and the UI as a 2110-20 flow provides all of the ‘headless’ operational flexibility of a conventional Rasterizer.

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The Qx series brings together all the advanced Test & Measurement tools required for transitioning to the next generation of video formats. Its instrument set includes tools for rapid fault diagnosis, compliance monitoring and product development. The Qx offers next generation, hybrid IP/SDI support using 4K/UHD (12G/6G/3G-SDI) and HD-SDI plus SMPTE 2110 with NMOS* and 2022-6. The solution is available with Real-time Eye 12G/3G/HD-SDI physical layer testing. The Qx can be upgraded with a comprehensive HDR/WCG analysis toolset and signal generator. An SDI-STRESS option is available for stress testing and evaluation of SDI interfaces up to 12G.

Fast, automated 12G physical layer analysis

Qx offers the fastest 12G-SDI physical layer testing, with its RTE™ (Real-time Eye) technology instantly highlighting any SMPTE compliance issues, including eye under/overshoot. Additional 12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI physical layer tools include Jitter analysis with monitoring across five specified frequency bands, as well as UHD/HD pathological test patterns. Built-in automation control allows testing to be performed faster, more reliably and at lower cost. An advanced SDI-STRESS option is available for stress testing and evaluation of SDI interfaces up to 12Gbit/s.

Hybrid IP/SDI

The introduction of 4K/UHD, HDR/WCG and IP has led to a proliferation of new standards and formats. With the Qx platform you can operate in next generation Hybrid IP/SDI environments that require 4K/UHD (12G/6G/3G-SDI) and HD-SDI as well as SMPTE ST 2110 with NMOS* and ST 2022-6 formats. The high performance Qx 12G offers 4K/UHD-SDI generation, analysis and video/audio monitoring as standard.  The IP Toolset provides tools for generation and analysis of IP video and audio traffic and IP Packet Interval Timing.

Advanced HDR visualization and analysis toolset

The Qx’s comprehensive High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) toolset offers new instruments to enhance the visualization and analysis of 4K/UHD and HD-SDI content to speed workflows. The HDR/WCG tools include a signal generator, CIE chart, luminance heat-map, vectorscope and waveform, all supporting BT. 2100 HLG, PQ and Sony S-Log3 and S-Log3 (SR Live).

Key Features Include:

4K/UHD (12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI) Generation & Analysis (option)

• Simultaneous generation and analysis • 12-bit YRGB/YUV waveform monitor with H,V zoom • Vectorscope for checking colour bias / conformity • Test pattern generation, including Pathological and moving patterns • 32 channel audio signal generation and embedding • Video and audio monitoring • REF locking and timing analysis

IP Generation & Analysis (option)

• SMPTE ST 2110* and ST 2022-6 decapsulation/encapsulation • Packet Interval Timing (PIT) analysis histogram for monitoring network traffic • PIT Logging* offers effective longer-term network monitoring • Packet Profile Generator for stress testing video networks • Stream & network analysis tools • Network management multicast support (IGMP v2, v3)

HDR / WCG Generation & Analysis (option)

• Support for BT. 2100 HLG PQ and Sony S-Log3 and S-log3 (SR Live) • CIE chart (Rec. 709, Rec. 2020, ST 2086) • HDR Heat-map highlights signals beyond SDR • HDR test pattern generator • Waveform with code value and Nits • Vectorscope with Graticules / Targets for HDR, SDR and Wide Color Gamut • Waveform ITU-R 2408 diffuse white markers

Physical Layer Testing (option)

• HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI RTE™ (Real-time Eye) option for testing SMPTE compliance issues, including under/overshoot • Jitter analysis in five specified frequency bands

SDI STRESS (option) up to 12G

• Advanced Generator tools with PRBS generation, control of SDI driver amplitude and jitter insertion • Jitter FFT* • PRBS Analyzer • Pathological Detector

System features

• Logging • Configuration presets Control • Remote interface employing VNC technology providing up to 16 simultaneous instrument windows • TCP/IP interface for remote control and automated testing  • Compact ½ 1 RU

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Based on the award-winning Sx portable test & measurement range, the rack-mounted Rx series of rasterizers delivers advanced 2K/3G/HD/SD signal generation, analysis and monitoring for faster compliance testing and fault diagnosis of both video and audio signals.

The Rx is available in three form factors:

Rx 2000 - 4 channel analyzer/generator with monitoring via dual built-in screens & speakers

The top of the range Rx 2000 offers up to 4 channels of 2K/3G/HD/SD-SDI video/audio analysis and monitoring (dual inputs per analyzer), and can also provide signal generation. Up to 16 instruments can be presented simultaneously for video analysis and eye/jitter testing via an external display. Monitoring of the instruments and video can also be performed using dual built-in screens and audio speakers.

The Rx 2000 starter configuration includes a single channel video analyzer, with optional signal generation and eye/jitter analysis. Up to 3 more channels of video analysis/generation, or up to 12x AES audio analysis/generation, can be added with expansion modules

Rx 1000 - Compact, 4 channel analyzer/generator & monitoring solution

The advanced Rx 1000 is a compact, 1RU version of the Rx 2000 without the dual built-in monitoring displays or speakers. It provides up to 4 channels of 2K/3G/HD/SD-SDI video/audio analysis and monitoring (dual inputs per analyzer), and also provides signal generation. Up to 16 instruments can be presented simultaneously for video analysis and eye/jitter testing via an external monitor.

The Rx 1000 starter configuration includes a single channel video analyzer, with optional signal generation and eye/jitter analysis. Up to 3 more channels of video analysis/generation, or up to 12x AES audio analysis/generation, can be added with expansion modules.

Rx 500 - 2 channel analyzer/generator & monitoring solution

Rx 500 - Ideal for Quality Control applications, the Rx 500 is a single/dual channel 2K/3G/HD/SD-SDI video/audio analyzer and monitoring solution in a very compact 1/2 RU frame (dual inputs per analyser). It supports dual inputs per analyzer and can also provide signal generation for video and audio. Up to 16 instruments can be presented simultaneously for video analysis and eye/jitter testing.

The Rx 500 starter configuration includes a single channel video analyzer, with optional signal generation and eye/jitter analysis.

 The series’ key features include:

Up to 16 Simultaneous Instruments

Monitoring workflows are optimized with ultra-flexible, user-defined instrument display layouts. Up to 16 instruments can be presented simultaneously, at sizes ranging from full screen down to 1/16 screen. In multi-channel environments, channel identification is simplified with a dedicated window color per channel. Monitoring configurations can be built to suit individual operators and key applications, with rapid recall of layout pre-sets for fast turnarounds. Up to 99 presets are available to suit even the largest facility.

Video Capture & Remote Access

To speed intermittent fault finding, the Rx Series offers video and audio capture to help diagnose problems. The capture can be triggered automatically when faults are identified by the analyzer, according to user-defined criteria. Fault diagnosis is also quickened by the remote access capability, which allows engineers to monitor and analyze video via a web browser from any location.

Four Channel Eye & Jitter Analysis

Advanced diagnostic tools include up to four simultaneous Real-Time Eye™ and Jitter physical layer analysis instruments plus closed caption, loudness and Dolby® monitoring. This makes the Rx Series ideal for OB trucks, broadcast facilities and video technology manufacturers.

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The Sx TAG with its SFP, SDI and analog I/O offers incredible versatility in a handheld device. It is ideal for IP, 3G/HD/SD-SDI, optical SDI, HDMI and Analog test & measurement as well as AES eye analysis, for applications demanding true mobility and ease of use. It provides support for SMPTE ST 2110-20/30/40 encapsulation/decapsulation with ST 2059 PTP, SDP and NMOS as well as SMPTE ST 2022-6 encapsulation/decapsulation, using 10GE IP SFP+ modules developed by Embrionix. Useful hybrid IP/SDI features include SDI to IP and IP to SDI gateways for both ST 2110-20/30/40 and ST 2022-6 as well as the ability to generate an analog reference output slaved to the ST 2059 PTP or 2022-6 IP input.

The Sx range of instruments are the broadcast industry's most popular handheld devices offering exceptional mobility in an easy to use, easy to carry format. Designed for commissioning, fault-finding and compliance testing, the PHABRIX Sx range is equally at home on an Outside Broadcast, in a studio facility, in remote locations with remote monitoring, or a manufacturing and test environment. 

Their proven lightweight (0.9Kg) but rugged aluminium case is fitted with a high quality screen for instrument display and video monitoring, as well as an integral speaker and headphone jack for audio monitoring. The generator/analyzer operates via rechargeable lithium battery for up to 2 hours, and can also be powered by a mains adaptor to offer flexible operation around facilities.

The Sx TAG’s key features includes:

Hybrid IP/SDI + Analog generation, analysis & monitoring

• Simultaneous generation and analysis for SMPTE compliance testing


• SMPTE 2110 and 2022-6 stream encapsulation/decapsulation for IP video networks


• 3G/HD/SD-SDI support plus Analog Composite [PAL-I, PAL-N, PAL-N (ARG), PAL-M, NTSC-M, NTSC-M (JP)]


• SFP cage for SDI-Optical, HDMI and IP


• AV Delay Generation and Analysis


• Embedded audio generation, analysis & monitoring with 1x AES in, 1x AES out, 48kHz 75 Ohm


• Balanced analog audio I/O


• Auto Bi-level, Tri-level and SDI genlock with cross lock capability

Advanced video analysis toolset

• Over 350 formats supported for compliance monitoring


• 12-bit YRGB/YUV waveform monitor with horizontal/vertical zoom, chroma and low pass mode


• Vectorscope with color wheel for checking color bias / conformity


• Signal generation with 32 test patterns, including Pathological and moving patterns


• CRC error detection, video aspect ratio detection and SMPTE 351 display


• HANC/VANC support


• Pixel check and picture zoom

Multi-channel audio analysis & monitoring

• Embed a single external 48kHz synchronous AES stream into the generated video stream


• Extract embedded audio and export it via the AES output


• 16 channel audio metering


• Dolby® E, Dolby® Digital and Dolby® Digital Plus bitstream analysis


• Audio AES eye analysis

Remote access, automation & logging

• TCP/IP interface for remote control and automated testing


• Comprehensive status logging with custom reports


• Instrument picture capture to simplify fault finding

Ultra-portable, easy to use design

• High quality, 16:9 built-in screen for video monitoring


• Rechargeable lithium battery delivers up to 2 hours operation and mains power also available


• Superior ease of use with color coded GUI


• Lightweight at 0.9kg


• Rugged aluminium case for demanding broadcast environments

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With advanced SDI physical layer analysis (Eye & Jitter), the SxE is ideal for applications such as video technology manufacturing and live production. The instant, RTE™ (Real-Time Eye) technology speeds physical layer testing, and delivers automated measurements and logging for key parameters such as: rise time, fall time, delta, overshoot, undershoot and cable length. The Jitter analysis instrument enables an engineer to quickly analyze the nature of jitter present using a graph of jitter versus time. Other key capabilities include Dolby® E, Dolby® Digital and Dolby® Digital Plus bitstream analysis, as well as video status logging, and remote operation over Ethernet.

The Sx range of instruments are the broadcast industry's most popular handheld devices offering exceptional mobility in an easy to use, easy to carry format. Designed for commissioning, fault-finding and compliance testing, the PHABRIX Sx range is equally at home on an Outside Broadcast, in a studio facility, in remote locations with remote monitoring, or a manufacturing and test environment. 

Their proven lightweight (0.9Kg) but rugged aluminium case is fitted with a high quality screen for instrument display and video monitoring, as well as an integral speaker and headphone jack for audio monitoring. The generator/analyzer operates via rechargeable lithium battery for up to 2 hours, and can also be powered by a mains adaptor to offer flexible operation around facilities.

The SxE’s key features include:

3G/HD/SD-SDI generation, analysis & monitoring

• Simultaneous generation and analysis for SMPTE compliance testing


• 3G/HD/SD-SDI support


• Embedded audio generation, analysis & monitoring with 1x AES in, 1x AES out, 48kHz 75 Ohm


• Auto Bi-level, Tri-level and SDI genlock with cross lock capability


• AV Delay Generation and Analysis

Advanced physical layer analysis (Eye & Jitter) toolset

• Instant, Real-Time Eye (RTE™) for testing SMPTE compliance issues with easy ‘traffic light’ style performance indicators


• Automated measurements for rise time, fall time, delta, overshoot, undershoot and cable length


• Display up to a maximum of 10 eyes


• Instrument presents Histograms, decade filters, simultaneous timing thermometers, eye color for ‘hot spot’ view, persistence and cable type


• Jitter analysis instrument enables an engineer to analyze the nature of jitter present using a graph of jitter versus time

Advanced video analysis toolset

• Over 350 formats supported for compliance monitoring


• 12-bit waveform monitor with YCbCr, Y, Cb, Cr and GBR format display and horizontal/vertical graticules


• Vectorscope for checking color bias / conformity


• Signal generation with 32 test patterns, including Pathological and moving patterns


• CRC error detection, video aspect ratio detection and SMPTE 351 display


• HANC/VANC support


• Pixel check and picture zoom

Multi-channel audio analysis & monitoring

• Embed a single external 48kHz synchronous AES stream into the generated video stream


• Extract embedded audio and export it via the AES output


• 16 channel audio metering


• Dolby® E, Dolby® Digital and Dolby® Digital Plus bitstream analysis

Remote access, automation & logging

• TCP/IP interface for remote control and automated testing


• Comprehensive status logging with custom reports


• Instrument picture capture to simplify fault finding

Ultra-portable, easy to use design

• High quality, 16:9 built-in screen for video monitoring


• Rechargeable lithium battery delivers up to 2 hours operation and mains power also available


• Superior ease of use with color coded GUI


• Lightweight at 0.9kg


• Rugged aluminium case for demanding broadcast environments

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For real-time UHD IP workflows on 25G networks, the class leading QxL provides support for HD/3G 2110 and 2022-6 payloads on generic 10G/25G SFP28 interfaces as standard. The QxL is fully 10G/25G IP-enabled, with support for JT-NM TR 1001- 1:2018, ST 2110-20 (video), 2110-30 (PCM) and 2110-31 (AES transport) audio, 2110-40 ANC media flows, all with 2022-7 Seamless IP Protection Switching (SIPS).

Independent PTP slaves on both media ports are provided for fully redundant media network operation with AMWA NMOS IS-04 discovery and IS-05 device connection management. The option of UHD payloads, HDR, and IP-MEAS in-field license upgrades means that you can tailor your system to your current needs while retaining full flexibility for the future.

SDI BNC and SFP media interfaces are available as a factory fitted option. The SDI Eye and Jitter hardware option and the unique SDI-STRESS toolset provide all the tools for SDI physical layer analysis and compliance testing.

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MSight is a file-based media analyzer software solution that provides the most in-depth testing and analysis of media streams at all levels of encoded data to achieve optimum video quality. The depth and reliability of testing and speed at which errors are detected allow organizations to address these errors quickly, thereby reducing the cost of errors.

 

MSight provides users with the ability to “see it all” with instant access to the lowest level syntax present in the compression standard. MSight is the industry`s most optimized analyzer, which is crucial for dealing with HD content and the volumes of digital media being produced. Optimized performance means that hours’ worth of video and audio can be processed very quickly and problems can be identified, debugged, and fixed in the shortest possible timeframe.

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TeleSight is a real-time video quality monitoring solution, which delivers awareness of system information, ancillary data, and conformance results. With its multiviewer capabilities, TeleSight couples confidence monitoring with full testing and analysis of video streams for cable, satellite, telco, IPTV, and over-the-top (OTT) services. Our solution provides an operator with a comprehensive display of signal statistics and conditions, such as QoS, QoE, closed-captions, alarms, and visible impairment, all within a single glance. It offers high performance and scalability for quality and compliance across different geographical locations or a centralized location.

TeleSight allows operators to monitor and analyze their video services with confidence. It offers real-time decode, display, and stream analysis, including TR-101-290, video black and freeze, video codec conformance, and audio level tests. Its multiviewer display is highly configurable with on-screen alarms and notifications.

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-ATSC3.0 comprehensive analysis
-Supports DVB-S/S2/S2X with DVB-CID decoding
-SFN/Echo profile monitoring
-Transmitter output and Off-the-air remote monitoring
The AVQ1020 platform has been re-designed from the ground up to respond to our customers' feedback on new features and capabilities. With 10 times faster processing speed, wider input frequency range, and new hardware options (internal GPS/GLONASS receiver, WiFi hotspot, etc.), AVQ1022 platform extends the functionality of a remote RF layer monitoring receiver into a universal RF signal analytical device for transmitter output, off-air, and satellite broadcast monitoring with customizable alarm system, data storage and online reporting.

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Comprehensive Systems Integration Support:

Early Stage Consulting

Vendor RFI and RFP Support

Budgeting and Detailed Project Planning

Vendor Selection and Solution Design

System Integration and Test Planning

End-to-End Platform Testing

Operations Transition and Training

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M3 is the NetCom Group S.p.A. plug & play platform, based on a distributed architecture, developed to automate and streamline the whole testing process. Developed as a web application, the M3 platform performs black-box testing by using a keyword-driven testing approach.

The tester can handle the whole testing process through multi-language script.

M3 platform meets cost reduction, high quality and efficiency, by reducing manual operations: it's a completely code-free approach in which multiple test procedures can be created and edited through a drag & drop GUI, and tests can be run simultaneously or properly scheduled.

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Video & Audio WFM & Rasterizers

ST 2110 & 2022 & SDI

IP 10Gb/s & 25 Gb/s

HD & 4 K

PHASE - Serving the Brazilia Television Market since 1980

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AVQ100 RF Signal Inspector™ is an embedded RF signal analyzer for digital broadcasting standards. AVQ100 is an extension of Avateq’s line of products designed for remote off the air signal monitoring. Along with extensive RF measurements, AVQ100 features advanced web-based user interface with remote channel selection and live audio streaming, unique SFN monitoring tools, report generator, internal data archiving and alarm engines. This combination of functionality and available set of measurements makes AVQ100 an efficient tool for on-site or remote signal quality monitoring in the service area. Supports DAB/DAB+/T-DMB, DTMB, ISDB-T/Tb.

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Omnitek manufactures a range of video Test & Measurement products supporting the testing of SD through to 4K video formats over SD-SDI to 12G-SDI physical interfaces. Omnitek’s Test & Measurement products cover manufacturing, QC and compliance, grading and many other applications.


Ultra 4K Tool Box - 4K Video Stream Analysis

The Ultra 4K Tool Box offers SDI status display, ANC decoder & watch, gamut checking, Audio PPM monitor, inter-link timing measurement, and real-time video proxy. In-depth pixel/sample analysis is provided by the Data View, Cable View and Zoom View displays, offering a complete, automated conformance test suite for UHD equipment manufacturers.


Ultra XR - 4K/UHD Waveform Rasterizer

Omnitek’s new UHD Video Waveform Rasterizer addresses the
demanding requirements of extended resolution production QC and
4K post production grading.
Designed specifically for content creatives, colourists, post-production
editors, and digital intermediates working with Ultra high resolution
UHD images in all SDI formats.


Ultra TQ - SDI / IP Broadcast Waveform Rasterizer

The Ultra TQ is a next generation broadcast waveform monitor, based on the highly successful Ultra 4K Tool Box and Ultra XR technology. This platform ensures that the Ultra TQ can perform quality control and monitoring of signals SD-SDI / HD-SDI / 3G-SDI as standard with IP as an option.
The Ultra TQ comes with all of the tools expected as a general broadcast waveform monitor such as Picture, Waveform monitor, vectorscope, video status, video timing, audio meters, audio status, timecode logging, basic line pattern generator, etc all working with a single channel of SD-SDI, HD-SDI or 3G-SDI as standard. These can be supplemented by additional options to provide an all encompassing broadcast solution.

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• General-purpose test modulator in your R&D lab for developing, qualifying or repairing any equipment with an antenna input.


• Portable demo set for TV receivers, easy to carry to customer demos, trade shows, etc.


• TV distribution using modulated signals in shops, hotels, hospitals etc.


• Supports all constellations and modulation modes for each supported standard.


• Excellent signal quality through direct digital synthesis of the RF output signal.


• No power supply required: A single USB-3 connection supplies power, real-time data and control.

The DTU-315 reads data from USB and forwards it to a baseband modulator, a channel filter, an optional channel simulator and an upconverter. The digital RF signal is converted to analogue with a high-speed D-to-A converter and output on a micro-BNC connector.

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The 4T2 Content-Analyser supports  DVB, ATSC, ISDB, and DVB T2-MI extensions.

• Terrestrial DVB-T/T2, Satellite DVB-S/S2, ASI, IP and file input.


• Analysis of DVB-T MIP Megaframe Initialisation Packets.


• Visualisation of PID Packet Identifiers, associated bit-rates, and packet stuffing.


• Raw data analysis with smart trigger function allows the unattended checking of streams for specified fault conditions.


• Smart Packet trigger with expression editor.


• Visualisation of repetition intervals of tables as defined in TR.101.290.


• TR.101.290 analysis and visualisation of first, second, and third priority Errors.


• Measurement of PCR Program Clock Reference repetition, jitter, and Delta.


• DVB-Teletext & DVB-Subtitles display.


• Multi-Viewer content decoding, including H.264 and H.265 material.


• Loudness measurement for each audio services.


• Black/freeze detection on services in the transport stream.


• Detection of audio mute condition on services in the transport stream.


• Comprehensive logging features with powerful sorting capabilities.


• Saving of Transport Stream to disk in presence of errors (with a pre and post buffer).


• Multiple instances of the program can run at the same time, supporting multiple inputs at the same time.

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All twelve channels are demodulated simultaneously, allowing you to monitor a complete network in real time.

• Next generation of the DTA-2139C with added support for ATSC 3.0 and ATSC 1.0 (8VSB). Combinations are supported, too!


• Twelve tuners and demodulators, each tuneable to any frequency in the VHF or UHF band, and each outputting the entire stream.


• Each receiver provides an indication of lock status, RF level and MER for that channel.

• 24/7 continuous compliancy monitoring of an entire cable or terrestrial network, using  DekTec Xpect or another monitoring solution.

• Receiving all (or many) services in a free-to-air terrestrial network and remultiplexing them to a cable network.


• Creating a mosaic of all services on a cable or terrestrial network.

 

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The PacketStormVIP PTP & Media over IP Analyzer measures SMPTE 2110 (video, audio, and ancillary flows), SMPTE 2110-21 (Traffic Shaping and Delivery Timing), SMPTE ST2022-6 (VSF TR-04) and PTP . The analyzer acts as a PTP slave on the network. The VIP analyzes both the Flow and Hardware Time Stamps to make the following measurements: flow interval, latency, and specific ST-2110 parameters (TPR, Network Compatibility Model, and Virtual Receiver Buffer Model).
Media companies, broadcasters, service providers, and manufacturers utilize the VIP to debug their networks and product evaluation testing.

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The 6XG is a very accurate, precise, and high performance network emulator focused on the most demanding applications that require nanosecond accuracy, high bandwidth performance, and specialized functions to test specific real world applications.

The 6XG has specific functions to address the following video standards: ST2022-1/2, ST2022-5/6, ST2022-7, ST2110-10/20/30/40, and ST2059. Some of these features include: synchronized emulation on multiple cards, hitless/seamless test suites, transparent clock switch emulation, residence time changes, best master clock modifier, FEC Aware, Active Video loss, dynamic impairment states, changes on-the-fly, and DropNOW.

Network emulation is implemented by using the following impairments: Delay, Jitter, Decimate, Drop, DropNOW, Reorder, Throttle, Duplicate, Burst Drop, Bit Error, RTP Sequence Drop, FEC Aware, and Active Video.

The PacketStorm6XG has a full selection of modifiers, filters, and statistics. Modifiers include: Source Address, Destination Address, DSCP, TTL, Protocol, Source Port, Destination Port, VLAN, MAC, Universal, and IPv6. Filters include: Source Address, Destination Address, Source Port, Destination Port, Protocol, DSCP, VLAN, Universal, Bit Pattern, IPv6, RTP, FEC Aware, Active Video, and All Frames. Statistics include: Bandwidth, Delay, Loss, Bytes, and Packets.

Using the PacketStorm6XG is very easy. The user connects to the network emulator by using a web browser. Configuration settings such as filters, impairments, and modifiers are displayed on the top of the display. The bottom of the display contains the network links so that all of the network emulation parameters are displayed for ease of use. Once network emulation is started, statistics are displayed for every port. Configuration settings can be stored and recalled. Configuration changes are done by enabling check boxes, entering the parameter value, and pressing the update button. Lastly, dynamic network emulation can be implemented by making impairment parameter “changes-on-the-fly” or by setting up a dynamic profile before network emulation has started.

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Equipped with the technological power of AI, Digital Nirvana’s MonitorIQ 7.0 provides new capabilities for compliance logging and monitoring. Known as the industry’s most reliable, secure, and easy-to-use broadcast monitoring and compliance logging platform that allows operators to record, store, monitor, analyze, and repurpose content quickly and efficiently with a minimum of clicks. MonitorIQ enables broadcasters to collect and use knowledge about their broadcast content to meet a wide range of regulatory and compliance requirements. Version 7 of the Digital Nirvana platform gives broadcasters access to valuable next-generation content processing and analysis tools.

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High performance capture and replay system. Pcap files up to 20GB. Data rates at 1G/10G/25G/100G. Captures with PTP timestamps. Better than 20ns capture accuracy. Decoder for ST2110, ST2022, RFC4175, ST2059 (PTP), ASPEN, and Sony NMI.

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The compact Chrosziel Universal CamCollimator (C-LCC) comes with one platform which holds a lens or a camera. The autocollimator holder can slide, swivel and is mounted on a spindle drive for height adjustment to measure the back focal length on cameras and lenses. The set up (1000 mm only) is much more compact in structure then the previous optical bench, offers a significant reduction in weight, space needs and results in an optimal price/performance ratio. A LED illumination, colour selector for green and white, camera, LCD monitor and plane glass are included. Optionally it can be upgraded by a second sliding platform for checking cameras without conversions.

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Atlantic Microwave’s range of Test Loop Translators (TLTs) are an ideal solution in evaluating the performance of satellite earth systems, making testing simple, quick, and cost-effective. They are designed to test the entire operation of a ground station, as opposed to just one section, by simulating a satellite link. This ensures that a ground station is operating as it should be, thus reducing the risk of error or downtime. For broadcasters, this means they can be sure of a seamless experience for viewers.

The TLTs are designed to replace the satellite link for test and alignment of satellite dishes operating in S, C, Ku, DBS, Q and Ka frequency bands. With the ability to offer dual, tri and quad band indoor and outdoor packages. They make it possible to quickly and cost-effectively ensure that a satellite ground station is operating as required. TLTs connect via a coaxial cable to measure the power produced in the uplink with a high level of accuracy.

Atlantic Microwave’s TLTs feature Synthesised Variable Frequency Local Oscillators (LOs) to provide the user with the most versatile and comprehensive operating configurations for translation of uplink (Tx) frequencies to either downlink (Rx) frequencies or to L-Band, and for L- Band to downlink (Rx).

They can be controlled both manually and via ethernet. The product line includes:

Tri and Quad-band indoor and outdoor packages.

·      Dual channel TLTs meaning you can simultaneously test two different frequency bands using the same piece of kit.

·      Battery-operated portable designs, making it possible to quickly and effectively test in the field.

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Elecard StreamEye Studio are powerful and incredibly useful software tools to view and analyze syntax of encoded media streams, validating streams against ETSI TR 101 290 standard, computing quality metrics like VMAF, PSNR, SSIM, and others. HEVC, H.264/AVC, AV1, VP9, and MPEG-2 video formats are supported. VVC is coming soon.

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Video Quality measurement tool designed to compare quality of encoded streams based on objective metrics, such as PSNR, APSNR, SSIM, DELTA, MSE, MSAD, VQM, NQI, VMAF and VMAF phone.

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Elecard Stream Analyzer is a professional tool for syntax analysis of encoded media streams.