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9780DM-VSB

Professional ATSC Demodulator Series

9780DM-VSB-LCP with Local Control Panel option

The 9780DM-VSB Series is a complete hardware-based 1RU solution for demodulating digital terrestrial 8VSB signals. The 9780DM-VSB has one demodulator enabled by default and is software upgradeable to utilize the four built-in demodulators.

The 9780DM-VSB is hardware equipped with 4x RF inputs, 2x ASI ports (configurable as inputs or outputs) and one RJ-45 IP port. An intuitive local control panel is also available on the '-LCP' version.

With flexible ASI and IP interfaces, the 9780DM-VSB provides an ideal solution for turnaround, transcoding, transporting, monitoring or other applications where the received signal remains in the compressed domain. For baseband output, the demodulator may be coupled with an Evertz decoder module, providing a full receiver solution.

Monitoring parameters such as demodulator lock, MER, BER, packet errors and TR101-PR errors present a convenient solution for broadcasters and cable companies who wish to not only receive but also to remotely monitor signal quality.

In addition to an on-board web interface, the 9780DM-VSB is VistaLINK® PRO PRO-capable, offering remote monitoring, control and configuration capabilities via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This offers the flexibility to manage operations, including signal monitoring and module configuration from an SNMP-capable NMS.

9780DM–VSB rear view

Features & Benefits

  • Local control panel option available (-LCP)
  • Quad 8VSB tuners with tuning capabilities of pre-stored physical channels (software-enabled)
  • SMPTE ST 2022-1 and -2 compliant multiple TSoIP outputs per tuner
  • Signal quality monitoring, including MER, BER and TR101-P1 errors
  • Standard support for advanced transport stream processing including service filtering and output bit rate control
  • Control through web browser or SNMP using third-party application or Evertz' SNMP control and monitoring software
  • Supports onboard input auto-failover between various inputs including RF, ASI or IP inputs
  • Optional IP FEC encoding in output streams (software-enabled)
  • Supports low symbol rate from 1Msps

Specifications

RF Input

Connector Type F-Type, BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A (with +B75 option)
Frequency 50 – 860MHz
Input Power 40 to -40dBmV per carrier
Channel Bandwidth 6MHz, 7MHz, 8MHz

Modulation Support

8VSB Demodulation Standard ATSC per A53

ASI Inputs/ Outputs

ASI Ports 2 (individually configurable as inputs or outputs)
Connector Mini DIN 1.0/2.3

TSoIP Input/Output

Connector RJ-45, 10/100/1000Mbps
Type SMPTE ST 2022-1, -2
FEC per SMPTE ST 2022 (output only)

Optional SMTPE ST 2022-1 FEC encoding with L&D following the range below

software-enabled
  • L * D ≤ 100
  • 1 ≤ L ≤ 20
  • 4 ≤ D ≤ 20
  • if L < 4, then D = 4 always

Control

  • SNMP over Ethernet via frame controller
  • Web browser via frame controller

Monitored parameters

  • Demodulator lock status
  • MER/BER
  • Packet errors
  • TR101-P1 errors

Electrical

Voltage +12V DC
Power < 24 watts
EMI/RFI Complies with FCC part 15, Class A EU EMC directive

Ordering Information

9780DM-VSB 1RU single-channel 8VSB demodulator with 4x RF inputs, 2x ASI and a single IP port; software options for up to 4x demod channels, dual PSU
9780DM-VSB-LCP 1RU single-channel 8VSB demodulator with 4x RF inputs, 2x ASI and a single IP port; software options for up to 4x demod channels, dual PSU, local front control panel

Ordering Options

7882DM-CK-VSB Feature key enabling one demod channel, up to 3x licenses can be added to one 7880DM-VSB board
7882DM-FK-FEC Feature key enabling FEC per SMPTE ST 2022 for IP output for any 788xDM-IP series product
+SPTS Option to create multiple SPTS of a transport stream