Introduction

The equipment  provides a complete solution for real-time transmission monitoring of MPEG Transport Streams over RF and ASI interfaces. Powerful confidence monitoring capability and deep diagnostic measurements are both combined into a single integrated solution. This supports Broadcasters, Cable, Satellite, and Telecommunication Operators to deliver superior QoS levels with reduced operational expenditure. Deployed at key network nodes, this equipment provides an intuitive and simplified presentation of video quality and diagnostic information. This supports the delivery of superior Qualify of Service (QoS) levels in an increasingly complex broadcast environment.

Features & Benefits

Multilayer, multichannel, remote monitoring and measurement at RF and TS layers to DVB, ATSC, DCII, and ISDB-T/Tb standards with content-checking support for both MPEG-2 and H.264/AVC Displays key RF monitoring parameters for DVB-T and DVB-S/S2 interfaces to provide early indication of signal degradation before any picture impairment is visible to the end customer

Product Information

Critical RF measurements; MER and EVM, constellation displays, RF levels, channel power, SNR, BER, Phase Noise, and Impulse Response

Provides early indication of signal degradation before any picture impairment is visible to the end customer.

DVB-S2 interface includes 16 and 32APSK for contribution and distribution applications.

Video/Audio content checking for both MPEG-2 and H.264/AVC.

Thumbnail decode and display of multiple channels, simultaneously provides a visual check of content with encoding parameters available to the user (such as codec type, profiles and levels, aspect ratio, program guide event information, etc.)

Backhaul of actual video and/or audio allows content to be fed back to the central monitoring point to see and hear the content being broadcast (encrypted content can be routed to a STB for hardware decode)

PSI/SI/PSIP/ARIB SI analysis and repetition rate graphing.

Allows broadcasters to determine that the system and service information is present and correct in the Transport Stream

"Green Stream" learning mode

Allows monitoring by exception and elimination of false alarms.

Multiplex view.

Allows an at-a-glance view of program utilization over an extended period allowing the user to see if bandwidth spikes occurred.

Unique 2-level alarms.

Uniquely provides advanced warning of impending problems to avoid customer complaints. Single-level alarming means the alert can only be generated. With 2-level alarms, separate warning and failure alarms are not possible.

Filtered logs.

Allows diagnostics to be performed at the TS, Program, or PID levels to "zoom in" on problems quickly.

Simultaneous connection of multiple remote users and Multi-sink SNMP traps for Network Management Systems (NMS).