Tektronix MTM400 Reference manual
Technical Reference
MTM400
MPEG Transport Stream Monitor
071-1560-03
This document applies to firmware versions
1.2 to 2.3.8.
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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Warranty 2
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its
option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in
exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work
may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become the
property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration
of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be
responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with
shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a
location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for
paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any
damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been
modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time
or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Warranty 9(b)
Tektronix warrants that the media on which this software product is furnished and the encoding of the programs on
the media will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of
shipment. If any such medium or encoding proves defective during the warranty period, Tektronix will provide a
replacement in exchange for the defective medium. Except as to the media on which this software product is
furnished, this software product is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.
Tektronix does not warrant that the functions contained in this software product will meet Customer’s
requirements or that the operation of the programs will be uninterrupted or error-free.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration
of the warranty period. If Tektronix is unable to provide a replacement that is free from defects in materials and
workmanship within a reasonable time thereafter, Customer may terminate the license for this software product
and return this software product and any associated materials for credit or refund.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE MEDIA OR REFUND CUSTOMER’S
PAYMENT IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX
OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Table of Contents
Specifications
Test Parameters
General Safety Summary vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Safety Summary ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Material xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Conventions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical, Hardware, and Signal Specifications 1−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Source Characteristics 1−19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Characteristics 1−20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical (Physical) Characteristics 1−20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certifications and Compliances 1−21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Tests 2−3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Parameters 2−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MPEG Tests 2−3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DVB Tests 2−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ATSC Tests 2−11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ISDB-S Tests 2−14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ISDB-T Tests 2−19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ISDB (Partial Reception) 2−25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DCII Tests 2−31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
China Tests 2−34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Event Identity to Test Name 2−39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Name to Event Identity 2−105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parameter Reference 2−123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Parameters 2−123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interface Parameters 2−127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stream Parameters 2−133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Template Parameters 2−157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PID Parameters 2−163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PID Groups Parameters 2−167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Events Parameters 2−169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Log Parameters 2−171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trap Setting Parameters 2−172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Interface Protocol Parameters 2−173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example Configuration File 2−173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Event SNMP Traps 2−175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration File Structure
Updating 3−2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defaults 3−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example Configuration File 3−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Hardware Maintenance
Glossary
Preventive Maintenance 4−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rack Mounting 4−2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing and Replacing an Interface Board 4−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Maintenance 4−17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repacking for Shipment 4−19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure 2−1: Alarm settings 2−171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4−1: Chassis section rack slides 4−2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4−2: Rack mounted sections 4−3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4−3: Installing or removing the rack slides 4−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4−4: Removing the instrument cover 4−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4−5: QAM (Annex A), QAM (Annex B, old version),
QAM (Annex C), and QPSK (L-Band) interface board location 4−8. . .
Figure 4−6: QAM (Annex B, new version), 8PSK, 8VSB,
and COFDM interface board location 4−8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4−7: GbE interface board installation 4−9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4−8: Retaining screw locations for QAM (Annex A),
QAM (Annex B, old version), QAM (Annex C),
and QPSK (L-Band) interface boards 4−11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4−9: Retaining screw locations for QAM (Annex B, new version),
8PSK, 8VSB, and COFDM interface boards 4−11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4−10: Retaining screw locations for GbE interface board 4−12. . . . . .
Figure 4−11: Cable connections for QAM (Annex A),
QAM (Annex B, old version), QAM (Annex C),
and QPSK (L-Band) interface boards 4−14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4−12: Cable connections for QAM (Annex B, new version),
8PSK, 8VSB, and COFDM interface boards 4−15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4−13: Cable connections for GbE interface board 4−16. . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Tables
Table 1−1: Remote user interface platform characteristics 1−1. . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−2: TS processor - system timing clock 1−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−3: TS processor - ASI interface 1−2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−4: TS processor - SMPTE310M interface 1−2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−5: I/O Port characteristics - QPSK (L-Band) 1−3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−6: I/O Port Characteristics - ITU-J83 Annex A QAM 1−3. . . . . . .
Table 1−7: I/O port characteristics - ITU-J83 Annex B QAM 1−4. . . . . . . .
Table 1−8: I/O port characteristics - ITU-J83 Annex C QAM 1−4. . . . . . . .
Table 1−9: Baseband board - ASI interface 1−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−10: Baseband board - SMPTE310M interface 1−5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−11: QPSK/8PSK interface board characteristics
with QPSK input 1−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−12: QPSK/8PSK interface board characteristics
with 8PSK input 1−7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−13: 8PSK and QPSK measurements 1−7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−14: COFDM interface board characteristics 1−8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−15: COFDM measurements 1−9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−16: 8VSB board characteristics 1−10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−17: 8VSB measurements 1
Table 1−18: QAM Annex B board characteristics 1−12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−19: QAM Annex B measurements 1−13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−20: Video over IP board - Ethernet Electrical Port 1−13. . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−21: Video over IP board - General 1−14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−22: Video over IP board - ASI Input 1−14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−23: Video over IP board - ASI Output -
Active loop through of ASI/SMPTE Input
or TS from Video over IP 1−14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−24: Video over IP board - SMPTE310M Input -
Loop−through to ASI output BNC 1−15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−25: Video over IP board - Ethernet Optical port 1−15. . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−26: TS processor - alarm connector 1−17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−27: TS processor - alarms 1−18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−28: TS processor - LTC in 1−18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−29: TS processor - Ethernet RJ-45 connector 1−18. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−30: AC power source characteristics 1−19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−31: Transport stream board batteries 1−19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table 1−32: Environmental characteristics 1−20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−33: Mechanical characteristics 1−20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−34: Certifications and compliances 1−21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−35: Environmental limits and use classification
for safety certification compliance 1−23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2−1: Test name to event identity 2−105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2−2: Stream Parameters 2−133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2−3: PID Parameters 2−164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2−4: Event SNMP Traps - MPEG 2−175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2−5: Event SNMP Traps - DVB 2−180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2−6: Event SNMP Traps - ATSC 2−186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2−7: Event SNMP Traps - DCII 2−192. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2−8: Event SNMP Traps - China 2−196. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2−9: Event SNMP Traps - ISDB-T 2−203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2−10: Event SNMP Traps - ISDB-S 2−211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2−11: Event SNMP Traps - ISDB (Partial Reception) 2−217. . . . . . . . .
Table 3−1: Absolute update - example 3−3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3−
Table 4−1: QAM (Annex A), QAM (Annex B, old version),
Table 4−2: QAM (Annex B, new version), 8PSK, 8VSB,
Table 4−3: GbE interface board connectors 4−10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2: Incremental update - example 3−3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QAM (Annex C), and QPSK (L-Band) board connectors 4−7. . . . . . . .
and COFDM interface board connectors 4−9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is indirectly grounded through the grounding
conductor of the mainframe power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding
conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the
input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
Ground Equipment Connected to the Product. Ensure that any equipment
connected to this product is grounded and at the same potential.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
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General Safety Summary
Symbols and Terms
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
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Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
Use only Tektronix approved components when servicing the unit.
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Preface
This manual contains the following information about the MTM400 MPEG
Transport Stream Monitor:
H Specifications lists the electrical, physical and environmental specifications
of the MTM400 monitor.
H Test Parameters describes the tests performed by the MTM400 monitor; it
also describes the associated parameters. This section provides the following
cross-referenced information:
H The Standards Tests section (page 2−3) identifies the tests and event
identities associated with each of the DTV standards; some additional
categories are also included.
H Event Identity to Test Name (page 2−39); includes a brief description of
the test, the applicable standards and the associated parameters.
H Test Name to Event Identity (page 2−105) is a cross-reference between
Test Names and Event identities.
H The Parameter Reference subsection (page 2−123) lists all available
parameters.
Related Material
H Event Traps tables (page 2−175) lists the SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol) traps available for each event.
H Configuration File describes the structure and composition of the MTM400
configuration file.
H Hardware Maintenance describes cleaning the unit and the installation of
interface boards and batteries.
Additional documentation, such as Read Me files, may be included on the
documentation disk.
The MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor User Manual (Tektronix part
number: 071-1224-xx) describes the functions and use of the instrument. This
manual is available in English and Japanese languages.
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Preface
The MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Programmer Manual (Tektronix
part number: 071-1375-xx) specifies the remote control and status monitoring
interfaces available to a management application. This English language
reference document is available only from the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
The following URLs access the Web sites for the standards organizations listed
(the URLs listed were valid at the time of writing):
H MPEG−2 standards (International Organization for Standards)
http://www.iso.ch/
H DVB standards (European Technical Standards Institute)
http://www.etsi.org/
H ATSC standards (Advanced Television Systems Committee)
http://www.atsc.org/
H ISDB/ARIB standards (Association of Radio Industries and Businesses)
http://www.arib.or.jp/english/
Manual Conventions
Naming conventions for the interface elements are based on standard Windows
naming conventions. Naming conventions for MPEG-2, ATSC, and DVB
structures follow the conventions derived from the standards documents found at
the Web sites listed on page x. In addition, the following formatting conventions
apply to this manual:
H Bold text refers to specific interface elements that you are instructed to
select, click, or clear.
Example: Select Settings from the Configuration menu.
H Mono-spaced text can indicate the following:
H Text you enter from a keyboard
Example: Enter the network identity (http://TSMonitor01 )
H Characters you press on your keyboard
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MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor Technical Reference
Specifications
Specifications
This section lists the electrical, environmental, and physical specifications of the
MTM400 system. All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled typical.
Typical specifications are provided for your convenience and are not guaranteed.
Electrical characteristics apply to test systems operating within the environmental conditions.
Electrical, Hardware, and Signal Specifications
Table 1−1: Remote user interface platform characteristics
Characteristic Description
Minimum Specification 1 GHz Intel Pentium Processor (Preferred: 2 GHz)
Operating System Any Microsoft Windows operating system (Recommended: XP Pro)
Disk Space 2 GB free disk space
Ethernet 10/100-base T
Installed Software Microsoft Internet Explorer, Version 6.0 minimum;
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine installed, Version 5.0 minimum
RAM 1 GB
CD-ROM Drive 8x
Display 1024 x 768 pixel video monitor with 16 available colors
Table 1−2: TS processor - system timing clock
Characteristic Description
PCR Offset Measurement Accuracy " 2.0 ppm
System Timing Clock Drift " 1.0 ppm per year (maximum)
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Table 1−3: TS processor - ASI interface
Characteristic Description
ASI Input
Connector BNC
Transport Stream Rate 155 Mbps maximum, 250 kbps minimum
Data Format Accepts both Burst and Packet mode ASI format
Signal Amplitude 2.0 V
Termination 75 ohms nominal, transformer coupled
Return Loss 10 dB min, 5 MHz to 270 MHz
Link Rate 270 Mbaud " 100 ppm
ASI Output (The Output is an active loop-through of the Input.)
Connector BNC
Impedance 75 ohms nominal, transformer coupled
Transport Stream Rate Same as the ASI input
Signal Amplitude 1.0 V
Return Loss 10 dB min at 270 MHz
maximum; 200 mV
p-p
max, 600 mV
p-p
minimum
p-p
min, into a 75 ohm load
p-p
Table 1−4: TS processor - SMPTE310M interface
Characteristic Description
SMPTE310M Input
Connector BNC
Termination 75 ohms, transformer coupled
Data Format Bi-phase coded. Compliant with SMPTE310M
Input Bit Rate 19,392,658.5 bps " 2.8 ppm
Signal Amplitude 2.0 V
Return Loss 10 dB min at 20 MHz
SMPTE310M Output (The Output is an active loop-through of the Input.)
Connector BNC
Output Bit Rate Same as the SMPTE310M input
Signal Amplitude 600 mV min, 1.0 V max, into a 75 ohm load
Output Impedance 75 ohms, transformer coupled
Return Loss 10 dB min at 20 MHz
maximum, 200 mV
p-p
minimum
p-p
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Table 1−5: I/O Port characteristics - QPSK (L-Band)
Characteristic Description
Connectors
Input Type F (loop-through to output)
Output Type F
Input Frequency Range 950 MHz to 2150 MHz in 100 kHz steps
Input Signal Amplitude Range −60 dBm min, −30 dBm max for a CBER of <1e
Input Termination Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Input Return Loss 10 dB min, 950 MHz to 2150 MHz
Modulation Format QPSK
Modulated Baud Rate 2 MBaud min, 45 MBaud max
Viterbi Values Supported 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8
Loop Through Output Amplitude −6 dB to +3 dB
Loop Through Output Reverse Isolation 30 dB typical
LNB Support
LNB Supply Voltage selectable; 13.0 V " 1.5 V or 18.0 V " 1.5 V,
with 100 ohms, 5 Watt resistor load
LNB Supply Maximum Current 200 mA maximum
LNB 22kHz Signaling Frequency 17.6 kHz min, 26.4 kHz max (22 kHz " 20%)
LNB 22kHz Signaling Amplitude 600 mV
400 mV minimum, 800 mV maximum
with a 100 ohm load
p-p
Specifications
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Table 1−6: I/O Port Characteristics - ITU-J83 Annex A QAM
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 51 MHz to 858 MHz, 62.5 kHz steps
Modulation Format 16 QAM, 64 QAM, 256 QAM (compliant with DVB-C ETS 300 421)
Modulation Baud Rate, QAM A 5.0 Mbaud/s minimum, 6.952 Mbaud/s maximum
Input Signal Level −57 dBm (50 dBuV) to −27 dBm (80 dBuV), with a 16, 64, and 256 QAM input,
providing five or fewer Transport Error Flags in 10 seconds, which corresponds to
a post FEC rate of 1e
−8
Modulation Error Ratio (with equalizer) 38 dB min, with a 64 QAM input and 256 QAM input
Receiver Bandwidth, QAM A 8 MHz nominal
Input Termination Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Input Return Loss 6 dB min, 10 dB typical, 51 MHz to 858 MHz
Loop Through Power Gain 1.5 dB to 4 dB typical, 51 MHz to 858 MHz
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Table 1−6: I/O Port Characteristics - ITU-J83 Annex A QAM (Cont.)
Characteristic Description
Loop Through Noise Figure 8 dB typical
Loop Through Output Return Loss Greater than 10 dB typical
Table 1−7: I/O port characteristics - ITU-J83 Annex B QAM
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 88 MHz to 858 MHz, 62.5 kHz steps
Modulation Format 64 QAM, 256 QAM (compliant with ITU J-83 Annex B)
Only interleaving modes with I,J = 128 (64,2; 32,4; 16,8; 8,16; 128,1) are
supported. Modes described as I = 128, and J = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 are not
supported.
Modulation Baud Rate, QAM B 5.056941 Mbaud/s ( 64 QAM); 5.360537 Mbaud/s (256 QAM)
Input Signal Level −57 dBm (50 dBuV) to −27 dBm(80 dBuV), with a 16, 64, and 256 QAM input,
providing five or fewer Transport Error Flags in 11 seconds, which corresponds to
a post FEC rate of 1e
−8
Modulation Error Ratio (with equalizer) 37 dB min, with a 64 QAM input
Receiver Bandwidth, QAM B 6 MHz nominal
Input Termination Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Input Return Loss 6 dB min, 10 dB typical, 88 MHz to 858 MHz
Table 1−8: I/O port characteristics - ITU-J83 Annex C QAM
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 88 MHz to 858 MHz, 62.5 kHz steps
Modulation Format 16 QAM, 64 QAM, 256 QAM (compliant with ITU J-83 Annex C)
Modulation Baud Rate, QAM C 4.5 Mbaud/s min; 5.5 Mbaud/s max
Input Signal Level −57 dBm (50 dBuV) to −27 dBm(80 dBuV), with a 16, 64, and 256 QAM input,
providing five or fewer Transport Error Flags in 12 seconds, which corresponds to
a post FEC rate of 1e
Modulation Error Ratio (with equalizer) 38 dB typical, with a 64 QAM input
Receiver Bandwidth, QAM C 6 MHz nominal
Input Termination Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Input Return Loss 6 dB min, 10 dB typical, 88 MHz to 858 MHz
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Table 1−9: Baseband board - ASI interface
Characteristic Description
ASI Input
Connector BNC
Transport Stream Rate 155 Mbps maximum, 250 kbps minimum
Data Format Accepts both Burst and Packet mode ASI format
Signal Amplitude 2.0 V
Termination 75 ohms nominal, transformer coupled
Return Loss 10 dB min, 5 MHz to 270 MHz
Link Rate 270 Mbaud " 100 ppm
ASI Output (The Output is an active loop through of the Input.)
Connector BNC
Impedance 75 ohms nominal, transformer coupled
Transport Stream Rate Same as the ASI input
Signal Amplitude 1.0 V
Return Loss 10 dB min at 270 MHz
maximum; 200 mV
p-p
max, 600 mV
p-p
minimum
p-p
min, into a 75 ohm load
p-p
Specifications
Table 1−10: Baseband board - SMPTE310M interface
Characteristic Description
SMPTE310M Input
Connector BNC
Termination 75 ohms, transformer coupled
Data Format Bi-phase coded. Compliant with SMPTE310M
Input Bit Rate 19,392,658.5 bps " 2.8 ppm
Signal Amplitude 2.0 V
Return Loss 10 dB min at 20 MHz
SMPTE310M Output (The Output is an active loop through of the Input.)
Connector BNC
Output Bit Rate Same as the SMPTE310M input
Signal Amplitude 600 mV min, 1.0 V max, into a 75 ohm load
Output Impedance 75 ohms, transformer coupled
Return Loss 10 dB min at 20 MHz
maximum, 200 mV
p-p
minimum
p-p
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Table 1−11: QPSK/8PSK interface board characteristics with QPSK input
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 950 MHz to 2150 MHz with 1 MHz step size
Input Signal Amplitude Range −60 dBm to −30 dBm for a CBER of <1e
Modulation Format QPSK in accordance with ETSI EN 300 421
Modulated Baud Rate 1 MBaud min, 30 MBaud max
Viterbi Values Supported 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8
FEC In accordance with ETSI EN 300 421
Turbo Viterbi Values Supported 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Turbo FEC Turbo code
Connector Style F-style
Input Termination Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Input Return Loss 4 dB min, 950 MHz to 2050 MHz
LNB Supply Voltage Selectable; 13.0 V "1.5 V or 18.0 V "1.5 V, with 100 ohm, 5 watt resistor load
LNB Supply Maximum Current 200 mA maximum
LNB 22 kHz Signaling Frequency 17.6 kHz min, 26.4 kHz max (22 kHz "20%)
LNB 22 kHz Signaling Amplitude 600 mV p-p with 100 ohm load
Ultimate Modulation Error Ratio (with equalizer) 26 dB with equalizer
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Table 1−12: QPSK/8PSK interface board characteristics with 8PSK input
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 950 MHz to 2150 MHz with 1 MHz step size
Input Signal Amplitude Range −60 dBm to −30 dBm for a CBER of <1e
Modulation Format QPSK in accordance with ETSI EN 300 421
Modulated Baud Rate 1 MBaud min, 30 MBaud max
Turbo Viterbi Values Supported 2/3, 3/4 (2.05), 3/4 (2.1), 5/6, 8/9
Turbo FEC Turbo code
Connector Style F-style
Input Termination Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Input Return Loss 4 dB min, 950 MHz to 2050 MHz
LNB Supply Voltage Selectable; 13.0 V "1.5 V or 18.0 V "1.5 V, with 100 ohm, 5 watt resistor load
LNB Supply Maximum Current 200 mA maximum
LNB 22 kHz Signaling Frequency 17.6 kHz min, 26.4 kHz max (22 kHz "20%)
LNB 22 kHz Signaling Amplitude 600 mV p-p with 100 ohm load
Ultimate Modulation Error Ratio (with equalizer) 26 dB with equalizer
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Table 1−13: 8PSK and QPSK measurements
Characteristic Description
RF Lock RF lock is indicated by LED and Status.
Input Level (Signal Strength) Range: −60 dBm to −30 dBm; Resolution: 1 dBm; Accuracy: "5 dBm
EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) Display Range: v 4.0% to w 30.0% rms; Resolution: 0.1%;
Accuracy: "20% of reading
MER (Modulation Error Ratio) with Equalizer Display Range: 10 dB to 26 dB with equalizer; Resolution: 1 dB;
Accuracy: "2 dB for range 10 dB to 20 dB
SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) Display Range: 5 dB to 35 dB; Resolution: 1dB;
Accuracy: "2 dB for range from 5 dB to 30 dB
Pre Reed Solomon (RS) BER (Bit Error Rate) Pre-RS BER is displayed.
Post RS BER and TEF (Transport Error Flag) Post Reed Solomon BER (TEF ratio), TEF rate, and number of Transport Error
Flags (TEF count) are displayed.
Constellation The RF constellation is displayed.
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Table 1−14: COFDM interface board characteristics
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 50 MHz to 858 MHz (to include low VHF)
Input Signal Amplitude Range The receiver delivers QEF (Quasi Error Free) operation over the following signal
power ranges:
QPSK (4QAM): −85 dBm to −10 dBm (24 dBuV to 99 dBuV)
16QAM: −80 dBm to −10 dBm (29 dBuV to 99 dBuV)
64QAM: −72 dBm to −15 dBm (37 dBuV to 94 dBuV)
Compliance COFDM (DVB-T) receptions and demodulation, compliant with ETSI EN300-744,
2 K and 8 K transmission modes
Tuning Resolution 166.7 kHz or smaller increments
Tuning Accuracy Better than "50 ppm
Channel Bandwidth 7 MHz and 8 MHz (software selectable)
Connector Style F-style
Input Termination Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Input Return Loss 7 dB minimum, 50 MHz to 858 MHz
Modulation Schemes Supported QPSK (4QAM), 16QAM, and 64QAM modulation
Transmission Modes 2 K carriers and 8 K carriers
Hierarchical modulation All hierarchies will be supported, to include no hierarchy, and alpha = 1, 2 and 4.
Viterbi puncture rates 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Guard Intervals 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4
Spectrum Polarity The receiver will operate with both inverted and normal spectral polarity.
Ultimate Modulation Error Ratio, with Equalizer w 37 dB with equalizer
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Table 1−15: COFDM measurements
Characteristic Description
Overall Receiver Lock Status Overall receiver lock status is indicated by an LED on the rear panel.
Transmission Coding Parameters The receiver reports the current status of the following transmission parameters:
− QPSK/16, QAM/64, QAM encoding
− 2K/8K Transmission mode
− Hierarchy status (hierarchy on/off, alpha value)
− Viterbi puncture rate
− Guard Interval Value
− Gross bit rate in the channel
− Spectrum polarity (inverted/non inverted)
Input Level (Signal Strength) Ranges, High Sensitivity mode:
QPSK (4QAM): −85 dBm to −10 dBm (24 dBuV to 99 dBuV)
16QAM: −80 dBm to −10 dBm (29 dBuV to 99 dBuV)
64QAM: −72 dBm to −13 dBm (37 dBuV to 96 dBuV)
Ranges, High Resolution mode:
QPSK (4QAM): −45 dBm to −10 dBm (64 dBuV to 99 dBuV)
16QAM: −45 dBm to −10 dBm (64 dBuV to 99 dBuV)
64QAM: −45 dBm to −13 dBm (64 dBuV to 96 dBuV)
Resolution: 1 dBm
Accuracy: "3 dBm
RF Carrier Offset Accuracy: "50 ppm, of the tuned frequency
SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) Display Range:
6 dB to 40 dB for QPSK (4QAM):
11 dB to 40 dB for 16QAM
16 dB to 40 dB for 64QAM
Resolution: 1 dB
Accuracy: "1 dB to 30 dB SNR (measured at −30 dBm input in high resolution
mode)
EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) Display Range:
v 1% to w 30% rms, for QPSK
v 1% to w 20% rms, 16QAM
v 1% to w 8.5% rms, 64QAM
Resolution: 0.1%
Accuracy: 1% (1 EVM unit), and additional "20% of reading
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Table 1−15: COFDM measurements (Cont.)
Characteristic Description
MER (Modulation Error Ratio) with Equalizer Both MER Peak and MER Average are displayed as measured across all
carriers.
Display Range:
6 dB to 37 dB for QPSK (4QAM)
11 dB to 37 dB for 16QAM
16 dB to 37 dB for 64QAM
Resolution: 0.1 dB
Accuracy: "1 dB to 30 dB (Measured at −30 dBm input in High Resolution
mode). For best MER accuracy, use High Resolution mode, and maintain the
input signal level between −45 dBm and −15 dBm.
Carrier Power Distribution The carrier-by-carrier signal-to-noise power ratio is displayed.
Channel Flatness in dB can be viewed from spectrum display.
Tilt in dB can be viewed from spectrum display.
Channel Equalization Status Channel estimate I and Q values for each carrier are displayed.
Constellation The RF constellation is displayed.
BER Pre-Viterbi BER and Pre Reed-Solomon BER values are displayed.
Post RS BER and TEF (Transport Error Flag) Post Reed Solomon BER (uncorrectable error count) and number of Transport
Error Flags are displayed.
Table 1−16: 8VSB board characteristics
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 54 MHz to 860 MHz, VHF/UHF channels 2 to 69 (to include low VHF frequen-
cies)
Input Signal Level −72 dBm to −6 dBm (−23 dBmV to )43 dBmV)
w −60 dBm to ensure compliance to EN 55103-2 immunity
Modulation Format 8VSB in accordance with ATSC A/53B.
Receiver Bandwidth 6 MHz
Input Termination Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Connector Type F type
Input Return Loss 5 dB minimum
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Table 1−17: 8VSB measurements
Characteristic Description
RF Lock RF lock is indicated LED and Status
Input Level (Signal Strength) Display Range:
−72 dBm to −2 dBm relative to 75 ohms (−23 dBmV to +47 dBmV)
Resolution: 1dB
Accuracy:"3dB
EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) Display Range: v3.0% to w12.5% rms
Resolution: 0.1%
Accuracy:"20% of reading
Specifications
Equivalent MER (Modulation Error Ratio) with
Equalizer
SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) Display Range: 15 dB to 35 dB
BER Pre-RS BER, SER 1 second and 10 seconds windows values are displayed.
TEF (Transport Error Flag) Transport Error Flags (uncorrectable error count) in a 1 second window and 10
Constellation Diagram The 8VSB constellation diagram is a display of I-data history with histograms
Echo Profile Equalizer filter tap information is displayed.
Display Range: 17 dB to 31 dB with Equalizer
Resolution: 0.1 dB
Accuracy: "1 dB for MER u25 dB; "3 db for MER 25 dB to 31 dB
(Measured at −30 dBm input. For best MER accuracy, maintain the input signal
level between −50 dBm and −15 dBm.)
Resolution: 1 dB
Accuracy: "1 dB for SNR < 25 dB; "3 db for SNR 25 dB to 35 dB
second window are displayed.
(the IQ constellation is not available). This is displayed as Symbol Distribution in
the user interface.
Display Echo Level range: Normalized real tap values over the range of −1 to 1
Display Delay range: −6.7 μs to 45.5 μs
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Table 1−18: QAM Annex B board characteristics
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 88 MHz to 858 MHz
Input Signal Level −64 dBm to −19 dBm (45 dBuV to 90 dBuV relative to 75 ohm)
(With either a 64 or 256 QAM input, there are five or fewer Transport Error Flags
in 11 seconds, which corresponds to a post FEC rate of 1e−8)
w55 dBm to ensure compliance to EN 55103-2 immunity
Modulation Format 64QAM, 256QAM (compliant with ITU J-83 Annex B)
Interleaving Mode Level 1 and Level 2 interleaving support compliant with all ITU J-83 Annex B,
excluding I, J = (128,7) and (128,8), and in 256 QAM excluding (8, 16) and
(16, 8)
Modulation Baud Rate 64 QAM: 5.056941 Mbaud/s
256 QAM: 5.360537 Mbaud/s
Spectrum Polarity Demodulates both Normal and Inverted IF Spectrum.
Receiver Bandwidth, QAM B 6 MHz nominal
Connector Type F type
Input Termination Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Input Return Loss 5 dB minimum
Ultimate Modulation Error Ratio with Equalizer w37 dB with equalizer
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