DVB-C Compact Monitoring Probe
EdgeProbe Nano DVB-C/C2
EdgeProbe Nano is the most tiny and compact digital cable standalone analyzer, with no compromise on Quality, used for continuous monitoring of critical RF, MPEG-2 TS parameters for health diagnosis of cable networks.
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Applications
- Digital Cable network monitoring (24/7)
- Multi-channel monitoring in round-robin mode
- Generation of Service Availability reports for Service Level Agreement
- Network operators:
- automate the tests of new transmitter
- temporary monitoring/investigation tool
- rebroadcasting receiver: RF to ASI or IP
- Broadcasters: off-air monitoring probe to validate the on-air content
- TV/STB producers: automated tests against a professional receiver
- Labs: easy & simple access to live DTV sources via RF
Benefits
- Small, Silent & Magnetized: can be installed anywhere
- Remotely accessible, compatible with low bandwidth control networks (GPRS/3G)
- Portable tool for maintenance team
- Easy to use and configure
- Standalone: no need for PC
- Enables SNMP test automation
- Low power consumption 8W
With its small, compact and easy to handle design, the EdgeProbe Nano DVB-C/C2 is the ideal tool for field technicians to transport in order to validate and monitor 24/7 all points of a DTV network.
EdgeProbe Nano is able to monitor DVB-C/C2 signals through its RF input (144 x 137 mm compact format).
Combined with a Network Monitoring System or not, the EdgeProbe Nano provides a powerful broadcast network alert & diagnosis tool allowing DTV network operators to monitor global trends and anticipate potential failures.
Monitor DVB-C QAM signals
RF signal quality: Signal Level, MER, BER
Modulation parameters, L1 part2 signaling in DVB-C2
Scanning mode for sequential monitoring of multiple RF channels (round-robin)
ITU-J83 Annexes A, B, C (roll-off 0.15)
Complete MPEG-2 TS Monitoring
ETSI TR 101 290 Priority 1, 2, 3
QoS indicators (optional): Service Availability Error & Service Degradation Error
Verify Regionalization: Service Plan view, PID/Service presence, Scrambling
Service & components bitrates
Powerful Rebroadcasting Receiver - Gateway from RF to ASI/IP
Forward the analyzed TS over ASI output
Forward the analyzed TS over IP control port (VLAN support)
32 GB of internal storage
Alarm logs up to 6 months
RF parameter trends up to 6 months
TS recording (manual trigger)
Remote connection
Compatible with all Network Monitoring Systems, providing a powerful network alert & diagnosis tool: monitor global trends and anticipate potential failures.
Compatible SNMP v2c and v2c INFORM for alarming and device configuration
Web GUI access: support of low bandwidth Internet connection (3G, GPRS)
INTERFACES
- RF
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- Connector In
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1 x RF input (F-type female – 50 Ω)
- Standard
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DVB-C: ITU-J83 Annexes A, B, C (roll-off 0.15), DVB-C2
- Frequency range
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40 to 1000 MHz
- Sensitivity
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-80 to -5 dBm
- Channel bandwidth
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6 & 8 MHz
- Symbol rate
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1.8 to 7.2 Msymbols/s
- Modulation
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16QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM, 1024QAM, 4096QAM
- Control/Data
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1x Gigabit Ethernet for Web GUI, SNMP-V2C and IP Data in/out (VLAN support)
- MPEG-2 TS
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1x ASI output (BNC-type female – 75 Ω)
MONITORING FEATURES
- RF Monitor
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- Demodulation status
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Lock / Unlock
- Signal level
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-90 to -5 dBm
- MER
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0 to 40 dB
- BER (DVB-C)
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Viterbi, RS
- BER (DVB-C2)
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LDPC, BCH
- Modulation parameters
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L1 part2 signaling in DVB-C2
- TS Monitor Base
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MPEG-2 TS Monitor, ETSI TR 101 290 Priority 1 and 2
- TS Monitor Advanced
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ETSI TR 101 290 Priority 3, QoS (SAE/SDE)
- Service Plan
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Verify regional services, Service & PID bitrates, Scrambling, Service & PID presence
- Scanning
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Monitor sequentially multiple channel frequencies over 1 RF input
- Extended Memory
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32 GB of internal storage for: Event logs up to 6 months, Trends up to 6 months, TS recording
PHYSICAL
- Height: 30 mm / 1.2 in, Width: 144 mm / 5.6 in, Depth: 137 mm / 5.3 in
- Power supply: 12 VDC, 100-240 VAC to 12 VDC adapter provided
- Power consumption: 8W
ENVIRONMENT
- Operating temperature
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-20 to 55°C / -4 to 131 °F
- Storage temperature
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-20 to 70°C / -4 to 158°F
- Humidity
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0 to 95%, non condensing
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