GSS PCT2T 8000 Assembly Instructions Manual
2 x DVB-C2/T2 Digital QAM
PCT2T 8000
GSS
Grundig SAT Systems GmbH
English
Beuthener Strasse 43
D-90471 Nuremberg
KLASSE
CLASS
Phone: +49 (0) 911 / 703 8877
Fax: +49 (0) 911 / 703 9210
E-mail: info@gss.de
Internet: http://www.gss.de/en
Contents
1 Safety regulations and notes ........................................................................4
2 General information ....................................................................................5
2.1 Packing contents ............................................................................5
2.2 Meaning of the symbols used ..........................................................5
2.3 Technical data ...............................................................................5
2.4 Description ...................................................................................6
Block diagram ...............................................................................6
General ........................................................................................6
2.5 Software query..............................................................................7
2.6 How the TPS module works .............................................................8
Station filter ..................................................................................8
Changing the Transport stream and ORGNET-ID................................8
Changing the NIT ..........................................................................8
3 Assembly ....................................................................................................9
3.1 Installing the cassette......................................................................9
3.2 EMC regulations ..........................................................................10
3.3 Cassette overview........................................................................11
3.4 Connecting the cassette ................................................................11
3.5 Retrofitting a CA module ..............................................................12
4 The control panel at a glance ..................................................................... 13
4.1 Menu items .................................................................................13
4.2 Control panel ..............................................................................13
5 Programming ............................................................................................ 14
5.1 Preparation .................................................................................14
5.2
Notes on level setting ...................................................................14
5.3 Programming procedure ...............................................................15
5.4 Programming the cassette ............................................................17
Selecting the cassette ...................................................................18
Output settings ............................................................................18
Modulator on/off, Level...........................................................19
Channel / Frequency ..............................................................19
COFDM parameters ...............................................................21
Output signal
Transmission parameters .........................................................25
Transmitter identification ..........................................................26
Substitute signal in the case of an incorrect input signal ...............26
Input parameter ...........................................................................27
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...........................................................................24
Kind of modulation .................................................................27
Physical Layer Pipes / Slices ....................................................28
Input channel / frequency........................................................29
Operation with a CA module ...................................................30
Station filter ...........................................................................30
PID monitoring .......................................................................31
CA module ............................................................................32
Economize descrambling capacity ............................................33
Options ......................................................................................34
Transport stream ID and ORGNET-ID .........................................34
BAT/SDT-OTHER tables ...........................................................35
Deleting a PID ........................................................................35
Renaming a PID .....................................................................36
Output data rate ..........................................................................37
Network Information Table (NIT) ....................................................37
Factory reset ...............................................................................39
Saving settings ............................................................................39
6 Final procedures ........................................................................................ 40
7 Channel and frequency tables ....................................................................41
Declaration of CE conformity ......................................................................42
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1 sa f e t y r e g u l a t i o n s a n d n o t e s
• Assembly, installation and servicing should be carried out by authorised
electricians.
• Switch off the operating voltage of the system before beginning with assembly or service work or pull out the mains plug.
• Do not perform installation and service work during thunderstorms.
• Install the system so it will not be able to vibrate…
- in a dust-free, dry environment
- in such a manner that it is protected from moisture, fumes, splashing wa-
ter and dampness
- somewhere protected from direct sunlight
- not within the immediate vicinity of heat sources
- in an ambient temperature of 0 °C to +50 °C. In case of the formation of
condensation wait until the system is completely dried.
• Ensure that the head-end station is adequately ventilated. Do not cover the
ventilation slots.
• Beware of short circuits
• No liability is accepted for any damage caused by faulty connections or
inappropriate handling.
• Observe the relevant standards, regulations and guidelines on the installation and operation of antenna systems.
• The standards EN/DIN EN 50083 resp. IEC/EN/DIN EN 60728 must be
observed.
• For further information please read the assembly instructions for the headend station used.
• Test the software versions of the head-end station and the cassette and
update them if necessary. The current software versions can be found at
"www.gss.de/en".
Take action to prevent static discharge when working on the device!
Electronic devices should never be disposed of in the household rubbish. In
accordance with directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and the
European Council from January 27, 2003 which addresses old electronic and
electrical devices, such devices must be disposed of at a designated collection
facility. At the end of its service life, please take your device to one of these
public collection facilities for proper disposal.
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2 ge n e r a l i n f o r m a t i o n
2.1 PaCking Cont ents
1 Cassette PCT2T 8000
2 HF cables
1 Brief assembly instructions
1 Measuring log
2.2 meaning o f the s ymbol s used
Important note
—> General note
• Performing works
2.3 teC h n iCal d ata
The devices meet the following EU directives:
2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC
The product fulfils the guidelines and standards for CE labelling (page 42).
Unless otherwise noted all values are specified as "typical".
RF input
Frequency range: ........................................................... 42 … 862 MHz
Channel range: ........................C 05 …C 12, S 21 … S 41, C 21 … C 69
Input level: .............................................................. 60 dBμV … 80 dBμV
Input impedance: ............................................................................ 75 Ω
COFDM modulator
Signal processing: ......................................................... DIN EN 300744
Transmission modes: ...........................................................................2k
Types of modulation: ........................................ QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM
Code rates: ............................................................1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/
Guard intervals: .........................................................1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/
RF output
Frequency range: ............................................. 42.0 MHz … 860.0 MHz
Channels: ..........................................................C5 … C12, C21 … C69
Types of modulation: ........................................ QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM
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Connections:
RF inputs: .............................................................................. 2 F sockets
RF output: ........................................................................... 1 IEC socket
Connection strip (10-pin): ..................for supply voltages and control circuits
RS-232 socket: ..................................... serial interface for software update
Common Interface: ......................2 (several channels can be descrambled).
Remote maintenance
Remotely controllable (via PSW 1000*): ..............................................yes
Remote update (via BEflash*): ............................................................. yes
(* and a corresponding management unit)
2.4 desCri Ption
The twin transmodulator cassette is a converter, which converts signals modu-
lated according to DVB-C/C2/T/T2
nals for feeding into a cable network.
standard into two COFDM modulated sigThe
cassette
has two digital RF inputs and
one RF output.
Two common interfaces are present to descramble scrambled channels.
bloCk d i agram
Tuner "A"IN "A"
IN "B"
Tuner "B"
CA-Modul
CA module
CA-Modul
CA module
TPS
TPS
Modulator
"A"
Modulator
"B"
Combiner
RF OUT
general
The cassette is equipped with two channel strips ("A" and "B").
Using adequate CA modules scrambled channels can be descrambled via tuner "A"
and "B".
LEDs provide an indication of the input signal quality based on their colour
and indicate if the respective channel strip is switched on (LED illuminates) or
off (see Fig. on page 11).
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LED
indicator
Green Signal quality is good
Orange Signal quality is poor
Red No signal
Red<–
>Green
Off Channel strip (modulator) off
Indication
Data rate overflow (output)
The integrated TPS module (Transport Stream Processing) processes the data
of the transport streams.
Channel as well as frequency setting is possible for modulators.
The COFDM modulated RF output signals are sent through the RF output of the
cassette to the output collector. The common output level of the channel strips
can be set at the output collector.
The control of the cassette takes place via the control unit of the head-end station.
When the head-end station is switched on, the two-line LC display shows the
software version of the control unit. To operate this cassette the software version of the control unit must be "V 45" or higher. You can find the current operating software for the control unit and the cassette, the software "BE-Flash"
and the current assembly instructions on the website "www.gss.de/en".
The cassette is intended for use in the
PROFI-LINE
head-end stations.
2.5 softwa r e quer y
Control unit
If necessary, you can activate the indication of the software version of the
control unit manually:
• Press any two keys on the control unit of the head-end station simultaneously
until the display goes dark and the software version, e.g. "V 45" appears.
Cassette
The software version of the cassette is shown in the display after activating the
cassette (see page 18).
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2.6 how t h e tPs module works
After decoding the input signals, the demodulated data streams can be ac-
cessed via the integrated TPS module. These data streams, also called transport streams, contain several stations in all their components (video, audio,
data and service information), which can be changed using the TPS module.
stati on filter
Individual stations can be deleted. This reduces the data rate and, conse-
quently, the output symbol rate.
Changi ng the trans Port s t ream a nd orgnet-id
The transport stream ID can be changed. If the stations of a transponder are
split into the transport streams of different channel strips, a new identification
must be allocated to the "new" transport streams to realise the channel search
of the settop boxes connected without mistakes.
If the ORGNET-ID is changed a new NIT must be generated.
Changi ng the nit
The transport stream contains data in the form of tables which the receiv-
ers evaluate and require for convenient use. The TPS module can adjust the
"Network Information Table" (NIT) to accommodate the new station data. The
"NIT" contains data which is required by the set-top boxes connected to the
cable network for the automatic search feature.
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3 as s e m b l y
3.1 insta lling t h e Cas s e t te
– Ensure the head-end station is mounted so it will not be able to vibrate.
Avoid, for example, mounting the head-end station onto a lift shaft or any
other wall or floor construction that vibrates in a similar way.
– Before installing or changing a cassette unplug the power cable from the
mains power socket.
• Remove the fastening screws 1 of an unoccupied slot from the bracket of
the head-end station.
• Insert the cassette in this slot and push it into the housing.
• Align the cassette and apply slight pressure to connect it to the connections
of the board and the HF bus bar.
• Fasten the cassette with the screws 1.
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AUSGANG
ACHTUNG!
max. 90 dBµV
Vor dem Kassettenwechsel
unbedingt
denNetzstecker ziehen.
CAUTION!
Before
changing cassettes remove
mains plug.
GrundigSATSystems
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3.2 emC regulations
To comply with the current EMC regulations, it is necessary to connect the lines
leading in and out of the head-end station using cable terminals.
When mounting the cassette in a head-end station which is installed in a 19"
cabinet, make sure the connections leading in and out for the 19" cabinet are
made using cable terminals.
The attenuation of shielding of the connection lines for ASI and antenna must
KLASSE
CLASS
meet the requirements for "Class A".
• Insert the required number of cable terminals in the openings provided in
the head-end station or in the 19" cabinet.
Tighten the nuts on the cable terminals until the teeth on the lock washer have
penetrated the exterior coating and a good connection is made between the housing and cable terminals.
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3.3 Casse tte ov e rview
1 Slot for CA module of "tuner A"
2 Slot for CA module of "tuner B"
3 D-SUB socket "RS 232"
1
4 Input "A"
5 Status LED of channel strip "A"
2
6 no function
7 no function
8 Status LED of channel strip "B"
9
3
Input "B"
4
5
6
7
8
The operating software of the cassette can be updated via the
9
9-pin D-SUB socket "RS 232" using a PC or notebook and the
software "BE-Flash". You can find the current operating software
on the website
"www.gss.de/en".
3.4 ConneC ting t h e Cass ette
•
•
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Connect "
Connect the head-end station to the mains power supply.
input A
—> Avoid wide differences in level at the inputs!
" 4 and "
input B
" 9 to corresponding signal sources.
3.5 retro fitting a Ca module
The cassette is equipped with two common interfaces. This allows you to con-
nect two CA modules for various scrambling systems and service providers.
Scrambled channels can only be descrambled with a CA module suitable for
the scrambling system and the corresponding smart card. The smart card contains all the information for authorisation, descrambling and subscription.
Caution
– Check with the distributor or manufacturer of the CA modules to be used
to ensure that they are suitable for descrambling several channels.
– The hardware and software of this cassette have been thoroughly prepared
and tested.
– Any changes made by programme provider to the structures in the pro-
gramme data might impair or even prevent this function.
– When working with the CA modules, please read the corresponding oper-
ating manuals from the respective providers.
• Insert the smart cards into the CA modules so that the chip 3 on the smart
card 1 faces the thicker side (top) of the CA module 2.
• Insert the CA modules into the slots 4 with the top sides of the CA modules
in left direction.
• Push the CA modules without canting into the guide rails of the CA slots 4
and contact them to the common interfaces.
3412
—> If the cassette is inserted in the head-end station, the left common
interface is assigned to tuner A, the right one to tuner B.
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4 th e C o n t r o l P a n e l a t a g l a n C e
4.1 menu it e ms
Programme the
cassette
using the buttons on the control unit of the head-end
station. The two-line display of the control unit then shows the menus.
The parameters and functions to be set are underlined.
Use the key to select the following main menu items:
– Output signal settings:
Modulator on/off, level
Output channel / Output frequency
Transmission parameters
Substitute signal
BE-Re mote V 45
PROFESSION AL
– Input signal settings:
Kind of modulation
Physical Layer Pipes / Slices
Input channel / frequency
Station filter
CA module
Economize descrambling capacity
– Options:
Transport stream and ORGNET-ID
BAT, STD-other
Deleting a PID
Renaming a PID
– Data rate
– Network Information Table (NIT)
– Factory reset
4.2 Contr o l Pa n el
The key pad on the head-end station is used to scroll through the menus step-
by-step:
scrolls forward through the menus.
select parameters in the menus.
set values, initiate actions.
selects sub-menus.
scrolls backward through the menus.
saves all entries.
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