Thor Fiber H-IPRF-16QAM, H-IPRF-32QAM Users Guide

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A Note from Thor Broadcast about this Manual

Intended Audience

This user manual has been written to help people who have to use, integrate and to install the product. Some
chapters require some prerequisite knowledge in electronics and especially in broadcast technologies and
standards.

Disclaimer

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The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued progress in methodology,
design and manufacturing. Thor shall have no liability for any error or damage of any kind resulting from the
use of this document.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 OUTLINE .................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 KEY FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 GENERAL MAPPING ................................................................................................................................. 2

1.4 CARRIER SETTING ILLUSTRATION ............................................................................................................. 2

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 3

CHAPTER 2 - APPEARANCE............................................................................................................................. 4

2.1 FRONTAL VIEW: ....................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 REAR PANEL ILLUSTRATION: ..................................................................................................................... 4

CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION GUIDE .................................................................................................................. 5

3.1 IN THE BOX .............................................................................................................................................. 5

3.2 INSTALLATION PREPARATION ................................................................................................................... 5

3.2.1 DEVICE’S INSTALLATION FLOW CHART ILLUSTRATED AS FOLLOWS： .................................................... 5

3.2.2 ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 6

3.2.3 GROUNDING ......................................................................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 4 WEB NMS MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................... 8

4.1 LOGIN ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

4.2 OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................. 9

4.2.1 SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................ 9

4.2.2 PARAMETERS ........................................................................................................................................ 9

CHAPTER 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................ 19

CHAPTER 6 PACKING LIST ......................................................................................................................... 20

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1 Outline

The Thor Broadcast new Edge QAM Modulator is a new 1 RU chassis headend in a box that will

ingest IP feeds and convert to a QAM channel lineup of your choosing. The latest gen unit has an

inclusive chassis that no longer uses blades but does all necessary functioning preloaded to

successfully convert IP streams to 16 (or 32- model dependent) QAM channels to create your own

efficient IPTV headend into an RF headend. This powerhouse will scramble, multiplex, and modulate

up to 16 or 32 channels that supports a maximum 1024 IP TS streams through the 2 GE ports and

output 16 or 32 non-adjacent carriers (50MHz~960MHz) via the single RF output interface on the

rear of the unit. High performance encoding means you can now distribute countless channels into

the bandwidth of 16 QAM carriers.

1.2 Key Features

 2 GE input, SFP interface
 Supports up to 1024 channels TS over UDP/RTP, unicast and multicast, IGMP v2\v3
 Max 840Mbps for each GE input
 Accurate PCR adjusting
 CA PID filtering, remapping and PSI/SI editing
 Up to 180 PIDS remapping per channel
 DVB general scrambling system (ETR289), simulcrypt standards ETSI 101 197 and ETSI 103 197
 16 multiplexed or scrambled TS over UDP/RTP/RTSP output
 16 non-adjacent QAM carriers output, compliant to DVB-C (EN 300 429) and ITU-T J.83 A/B
 RS (204,188) encoding
 NMS Web-based Network management

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1.3 General Mapping

1.4 Carrier Setting Illustration

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Input

Input

512×2 IP input, 2 100/1000M Ethernet Port (SFP)

Transport Protocol

TS over UDP/RTP, unicast and multicast, IGMP
V2/V3

Transmission Rate

Max 840Mbps for each GE input

Mux

Input Channel

1024

Output Channel

16

Max PIDs

180 per channel

Functions
PID remapping(auto/manually optional)

PCR accurate adjusting

PSI/SI table automatically generating

Scrambling
Parameters

Max simulscrypt CA

4

Scramble Standard

ETR289, ETSI 101 197, ETSI 103 197

Connection

Local/remote connection

Modulation
Parameters

QAM Channel

16 non-adjacent carriers

Modulation Standard

EN300 429/ITU-T J.83A/B

Symbol Rate

5.0~7.0Msps, 1ksps stepping

Constellation

16, 32, 64, 128, 256QAM

FEC

RS (204, 188)

RF Output

Interface

1 F-type output port for 16 carriers, 75Ω

RF Range

50~960MHz, 1kHz stepping

Output Level

-20dBm~+10dBm(87~117dbµV), 0.1dB stepping

MER

≥ 40dB

ACLR

-60 dBc

TS output

16 IP output over UDP/RTP/RTSP, unicast/multicast, 2 100/1000M Ethernet
Ports

System

Network management software (NMS)

General

Demission

420mm×440mm×44.5mm (WxLxH) – 1RU

Weight

3kg

Temperature

0~45℃(operation), -20~80℃(storage)

Power Supply

AC 100V±10%, 50/60Hz or AC 220V±10%,
50/60Hz

Consumption

15.4W

1.5 Specifications

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1

NMS/CAS: network management port and CA data port

2

RF output port

3

Reset IP: Reset webmaster IP address, recover to default IP address

4

Link/Act Indicators

5

Data Input/Output 1/2 (SFP)

6

Power switch

7

AC Power Socket

8

Ground

3 4 5

6

8

1

2

Chapter 2 - Appearance

2.1 Frontal View:

2.2 Rear Panel Illustration:

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Connecting

Grouding

Wire and

Power

Cord

Acquisition

Check

Fixing

Device

Setting

Parameter

Running

Device

Connecting
Signal Wire

Chapter 3 Installation Guide

3.1 In the Box

When you open the Thor Edge QAM powerhouse, please check all items according to packing list.

Normally it should include the following items:

 H-IPRF-16/32QAM
 User’s Manual
 Power Cord

If any item is missing with the list above, please contact Thor Broadcast – 1-800-521-8467

3.2 Installation Preparation

The main steps of the installation include:

 Checking the possible device for missing pieces or damage from transport
 Preparing relevant environment/rack for installation

 Installing the IP to QAM Modulator
 Connecting signal cables

 Connecting communication port (if it is necessary) ; (it is necessary  )

3.2.1 Device’s Installation Flow Chart Illustrated as follows：

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Item

Requirement

Machine Hall Space

When installing unit on rack, the distance between 2 rows of
machine frames should be 1.2~1.5m and the distance against
wall should be no less than 0.8m.

Machine Hall Floor

Electric Isolation, Dust Free, HVAC
anti-static material:1X107~1X1010, Grounding current

limiting resistance: 1M (Floor bearing should be greater than
450Kg/㎡)

Environment
Temperature

5~40℃(sustainable )，0~45℃(short time)，
installing air-conditioning is recommended

Relative Humidity

20%~80% sustainable 10%~90% short time

Pressure

86~105KPa

Door & Window

Installing rubber strip for sealing door-gaps and dual level
glasses for window

Fire Protection

Fire alarm system and extinguisher

Power

Device power, HVAC and lighting should be independent to
each other. Device power requires AC 110V±10%, 50/60Hz or
AC 220V±10%, 50/60Hz. Please carefully check before
running.

3.2.2 Environment

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3.2.3 Grounding

 It is important to keep this device grounded to ensure all of the modules function

correctly. Correctly grounding the device will also help prevent any electrical interference,
lightening. Etc. Also it helps reject minor interference that may disrupt the devices ability to
function smoothly. General rule of them, make sure the device is grounded when installing
anywhere.

 Always use copper wire. When applied correctly the ground must be wrapped well to

ensure maximum conduction so it can reduce any high frequencies. The copper ground wire
should also be as short and thick as possible

 Installer must make sure that the two ends of the ground are well conducted and have

appropriate anti-rust properties.

 It is prohibited to use any other device as part of the grounding electric circuit.
 The area of the conduction between the ground wire and device’s frame should be no

less than 25 ㎡.

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Chapter 4 Web NMS Management

This is literally how you control the device; there is no front interface with D-Pad

4.1 Login

The factory default IP address is 192.168.0.136 and users can connect the device and web NMS

through this IP address.

Connect the PC (Personal Computer) and the device with a net cable, and use ping command to

confirm they are on the same network segment. For instance, the PC IP address is 192.168.99.252,

we then change the device IP to 192.168.99.xxx (xxx can be 0 to 255 except 252 to avoid IP conflict).

Launch the web browser an input the device IP address in the browser’s address bar and press Enter.

It will display the Login interface as Figure-1. Input the Username and Password (Both the default

Username and Password are “admin”. And then click “Login” to start the device setting.

This is the front splash screen with details on your unit – Status & Summary

Figure-1

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Click any item here to enter the
corresponding interface to
check information or set the
parameters.

4.2 Operation

4.2.1 Summary

When we confirm the login, it displays the summary interface as Figure-2.

Figure-2

4.2.2 Parameters

Parameters → TS Config:

Click “TS Config”, it displays the interface where users can configure the output TS parameters in

this interface. (Figure-3)

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To select output TS channel 1-16

Figure-3

 Output TS X

From the menu on top of the webpage, click “Output TS X”, it’ll display the interface as in

Figure-4. Select the output TS channels.

 Stream Select

From the menu on top of the webpage, click “Stream Select”, it displays the interface where

you can choose the programs to Mux. (Figure-5)

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Figure-4

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Input Area

Output Area

Operation Area

Figure-5

Configure ‘Input Area’ and ‘Output Area’ with buttons in ‘Operation Area’. Instructions are as below:

：Enable/disable the CA Filter function. By clicking the box, you can filter the input CA to

avoid disturbing the devices scrambling function.

: To enable/disable the PID remapping

Refresh the input program information

Refresh the output program information

Select one input program first and click this button to transfer the selected program to

the right box to output.

You can cancel the multiplexed programs from the right box.

To select all the input programs

To select all the output programs

To parse programs time limitation of parsing input programs

Program Modification:

The multiplexed program information can be modified by clicking the program in the ‘output’ area.

For example, when clicking , it triggers a dialog box (Figure 6) where you can input new

information.

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Add description

Figure 6

 General

From the menu on the top of the webpage, click “General”, it displays the interface where you can

set parameters for each output channel. (Figure-7)

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Figure-7

Click and then click to apply the modified parameters.(Figure-8)

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Figure-8

 PID Pass

From the menu on the top of the webpage, click “PID Pass”, to display the interface where to add

the PIDs which need pass through. (Figure-9)

Figure-9

Parameters → Scrambler:

From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “Scrambler”, it displays the interface where
users can choose the programs to scramble. (Figure-10)

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This field indicates the
current outputting
programs. The programs
selected will be scrambled.

Scramble channel select

CA channel select

EMMG and
ECMG working
state, green
means it works
normally, while
red means
communication
error or no
communication.

Click to set each
channel RF QAM
output

Click to set all
channels RF
QAM output
parameters

Figure-10

Parameters → Modulator:

From the menu on left side of the webpage, click ‘Modulator’, it will display the interface as shown

in Figure-11 where to set RF output parameters.

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Figure-11

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Parameters → IP Stream:

Thor’s Edge QAM supports TS to output in IP (16*MPTS) format through the DATA port.
Click ‘IP Stream’, it will display the interface as shown in Figure-12 where to set IP out parameters.

Figure-12

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System → Network:

Click ‘Network’, it will display the interface as shown in Figure-13 where to set network parameters.

Figure-13

System → Password:

From the menu on left side of the webpage, click “Password”, it will display the screen as shown in

Figure-14 where to set the login account and password for the web NMS.

Figure-14

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Select areas

System → Configuration:

From the menu on left side of the webpage, click “Configuration”, it will display the screen as Figure-

15 where to set your configurations for the device.

Figure-15

System → Firmware:

From the menu on left side of the webpage, click “Firmware”, it will display the screen as shown in

Figure-16 where to update firmware for the device.

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To select “Kernel log” and “System Log”

Figure-16

System → Log:

From the menu on left side of the webpage, click “Log”, it will display the screen as shown in
Figure-17 where to check the “Log”.

Figure-17

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Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

THOR’s ISO9001 quality assurance system has been approved by the CQC organization. We
guarantee the products’ quality, reliability and stability. All THOR products haven passed all

testing and manual inspections before they are shipped out. The testing and inspection scheme
already covers all the Optical, Electronic and Mechanical criteria which have been published
by THOR. To prevent a potential hazard, please strictly follow the operation conditions.

Prevention Measures

 Installing the device in a place where the environmental temperature is between 0 to

45 °C

 Making sure the unit has plenty of ventilation for the heat-sink on the rear panel; and

other heat-sink bores if necessary

 Checking the AC input within the power supply and ensure it is working, the

connection is correctly installed before switching on device

 Checking the RF output levels to stay within a tolerable range, if it is necessary
 Checking all signal cables have been properly connected
 Frequently switching on/off device is prohibited; the interval between every switching

on/off must be greater than 10 seconds.

Conditions needed to unplug power cord

 Power cord or socket damage.
 Any liquid that got into the device.
 Any stuff that could cause a circuit short
 Device in damp environment
 Device has suffered from physical damage; i.e. it fell off a rack.
 Longtime idle.
 After switching on and restoring to factory setting, device still won’t work properly.
 Maintenance needed on device

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Chapter 6 Packing list

 Thor Broadcast IP QAM Modulator 1 pc
 User’s Manual 1 pc
 Power Cord 1 pc

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Los Angeles CA

1-800-521-8467 ext 2 for Support

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