INTRAPLEX® HD LINK™

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.

INTRAPLEX® IP LINK

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

INTRAPLEX® IPCONNECT

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.

INTRAPLEX® LIVELOOK

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.

MAXIVA™ STREAMASSURE

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.

FLEXIVA™ HIGH POWER

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.

FLEXIVA™ FLX

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

FLEXIVA™ LX

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

FLEXIVA™ COMPACT

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

MAXIVA™ XTE

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