EKSELANS CM 4T-IP DVB T/T2/C TO IP Multicast Transmodulator User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: EKSELANS

Table of Contents

EKSELANS CM 4T-IP DVB T/T2/C TO IP Multicast Transmodulator
INTRODUCTION:
Key features:
Package contents:
CONNECTIONS AND INTERFACES:
INSTALLATION AND WIRING:
FAQS
Technical specifications
References
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EKSELANS CM 4T-IP DVB T/T2/C TO IP Multicast Transmodulator

INTRODUCTION:

Description:

It is a DVB T/T2/C to IP MULTICAST trans modulator, Single input with 4 independent tuners + LOOP. Only up to 16 IP output streams. 100Mbps IP output. Programming from PC connected to the power supply. Integrated remote control from FA 524 power supply.

Key features:

Terrestrial and cable QUAD module (DVB-T/T2/C).
1 input / 4 independent tuners + LOOP.
100Mbps SPTS/MPTS IP output in UDP/RTP format.
Up to 16 output streams.
SAP function
IGMP Query and IGMP Auto-Join
Programming via PC Software (“CM Management”) for Windows.
Configuration cloning and report generation.
On-site (FA 510 / CM PR) or remote (FA 524) management

Package contents:

CONNECTIONS AND INTERFACES:

INSTALLATION AND WIRING:

General installation and wiring:

5c.- PC – CM PR programming via USB. Connect the module to the device using the power and data cable. Connect the PC to the CM PR via USB cable.

Installation of a multi-module head-end:

In the event of wishing to install the module as a further element of a head- end consisting of other CM series modules it is very important to follow the instructions below:

Connect the different modules in series using the supplied power cable and then the power supply, which must always be to the left of the head-end.
Check the consumption of the modules. In general, up to 5 modules can be connected with an FA 524 power supply. However, it is recommended to check the consumptions of the modules to be installed.
It is recommended to install the modules with CIs downstream of the power supply.

“CM Management” PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE:
The “CM Management” programming software enables programming and controlling all the CM head-end modules The program is only available for Windows operating systems (version XP, 7 and higher). Once downloaded from the website www.ek.plus, Software / CM Head-ends section, run the program after connecting the PC to the USB port of the FA 524 or CM PR power supply. This will ensure that the driver detects the control panel.
Main screen:
The main screen of the “CM Management” software is displayed as follows:

Always check that the latest WEB software version is installed. It can be directly connected via USB or LAN. EKSELANS CM Multicast Transmodulator
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For the LAN, select the equipment and for connection press:

ID.: enter the MAC of the corresponding power supply.
KEY: enter the CM Key, if any. If not “0”.
LOCAL IP: the local IP will be entered if connected via LAN from the same network.
DESCRIPTION: description.

The main “CM Management” screen enables easy identification of the different modules connected to the power supply, as can be seen in the following screen: |

Connect to the modules via the power supply using the USB connector.

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Connect to the modules via the power supply using the LAN interface.

| Firmware update button for any of the cards. If any SW is available, the corresponding card will be displayed with a white triangle in the inner left corner. By double-clicking the button will change the color to orange and the icon will change from gray to blue. Clicking the icon will update the FW of all selected cards. It is recommended to update each button one at a time via a RESET of the power supply at the end.
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Reset selected card. This function is not available for all cards.

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This option enables loading a programming configuration previously saved in the PC to the head-end. The configuration file will have a *.dtc extension.

| This option enables the programming configuration of a head-end to be saved on the PC, to be subsequently loaded following the steps of the preceding point.

THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE MODULES MUST BE IDENTICAL TO THAT OF THE *.dtc FILE.

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Data-logger. Enables saving the data of the different head-end modules in a single

*.html. file.

| Enables changing the output of the DVB-T (COFDM) modules to DVB-C (QAM). After the changing the output, a power RESET must be performed. Not activated for this mode l.

Click on the corresponding module to enter its specific configuration menu.
Never open the CM MANAGEMENT program twice, this will cause configuration problems. | Power supply and head-end manager (red).

Identification of a module with an input card (green) and an output card (blue).

Identification of a module with only one input card (green), two CIs (orange) and one output card (blue).

Identification of a module with two input cards (green) and one output card (blue).

In this case it would be a power supply and three modules, each one with its different internal cards.

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CM 4T-IP module configuration:****|

1. Selected module

2. Selected module configuration

3. Input card. Select between

DVB-T / DVB-T2 and DVB-C

4. IP output card.

5. Program pool available on the configured inputs.

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Input card:

In this part of the menu, the input card will be configured. Selecting A, B, C or D in order to choose the input tuner that is to be configured:
ON: Enable or disable the selected input.
Standard: Three types: DVB-T, DVB-T2 or DVB-C per selected input.
Freq. (HZ): CENTRAL frequency of the MUX to be tuned. Channel 23 ➔ 490000
Bw.: Bandwidth. Selected channel bandwidth. 7 or 8 MHz. (8Mhz. UHF band)
Power: Input power at the selected frequency. (dBuV)
C/N: Input quality at the selected frequency. (dB) |
PLP ID: Identifies the input stream, Single or Multiple. If it is multiple, the customer can choose the identifier that is wished to be seen.
If DVB-C is selected, the following checkboxes are activated:
Const.: Constellation, select between QAM16-QUAM32-QUAM64-QUAM128 or QUAM256.
S.R.: Enter the required value.\

Once the parameters have been correctly configured, the signal will be acquired, an approximate value of these parameters will be specified in Level and Quality, and the level in dBuV and the quality in dB CAN NOT BE

CONSIDERED AS A PROFESSIONAL MEASUREMENT.

Program pool:

In this table, all channels, services, which correspond to the selected inputs will be listed. From here the services that are wished to be assigned to each output IP can be selected. Each service is assigned to the input tuner from
which it has been tuned. S.I.D.: S.I.D.
(Service Information Descriptor) assigned at source to that service.
Service name: the name assigned to the service at source. Next, a symbol appears indicating whether the service is TV or Radio, and whether it is encrypted or open.
DECODIFIC.: This module does not have a CI card.
IP OUT: Once the corresponding inputs are connected, a “Program Pool” will appear at the bottom of the screen. From here, each of the IP streams available at the output (up to 16) can be assigned. As can be seen in the
following
image, the red section displays the 16 available streams (from A to P).
In the upper-right part of the window the IP output parameters can be set:
Remote head-end management:
The CM head-end can be managed remotely. This function is integrated into the FA 524 power supply and in each of the head-end modules. To do so, a CM KEY (082015 code) must be available.
Each CM KEY is associated with a single power supply and will only enable remote management of that power supply. The installer will provide the Power Supply identifier to ITS Partner when requesting the CM KEY.
Each installer company, in either event, will have a unique Software ID and Key which will be supplied together with the CM KEY.

| MAC Address: MAC address of the module – IP Address, mask and gateway:

IP address, subnet mask and gateway which can be set for the module.

DHCP: If the protocol for automatic acquisition of network parameters is enabled, the rest of

the IP values will be disabled

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| Protocol: It is possible to select the desired internet protocol for stream transmission:

· UDP is the recommended protocol for streaming as it occupies less bandwidth.

· RTP offers additional signaling and is more convenient for real-time transmissions.

QoS: . Enables selecting the treatment that the IP packets will receive as these pass through different routers in the network.

TTL: Time To Live: Numerical value which indicates the maximum number of routers that an IP packet can pass through. By default it is set to 128

SAP: Service Announcement Protocol. Enable

this option if requiring that the network devices find the services available on the network.

| A – P: Each letter corresponds to each of the sockets with which the outgoing IP multicast addresses is to be identified.

An IP address and a port can be associated to each letter. It is recommended, for example: 239.255.255.1 and the different ports, for example: 50001 etc.

It is recommended that the IPs be different for each stream, and the port above 50000, but these can be the same.

| IGMP Query: Enables or disables the Query. Enable only if there is no Query in the network. The Query interval is set to 3 seconds.

IGMP Auto-Join: Enables or disables the AUTO JOIN.

B.W. : The image shows the total output bit rate. The maximum output withstood is 100 Mbps.

| The stream must also be 100 Mbps. Although it can be set higher. If changed to a higher value,

the module may pixelate and the stream output may be poor.

FAQS

What loads can be used for the module?
Not required.
Why is the head-end module not detected?
Set the FA 524 to the left. Connect the head-end module to the right. Plug the power to the FA 524, connect a USB cable to the PC and open the CM MANAGEMENT program.
Press the USB button and it will connect to the module.
Why is there no signal at the tuner input?
Check the input signal by connecting the Metek to the “F” OUT connector output.
Can I see a configuration example?****
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Software ID: Installer/Installer Company Identifier. Key: Installer/Installer Company Identifier.

ID: Power Supply Identifier (MAC). KEY: CM KEY supplied.

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Red: No Internet connection.

Orange: Connection to the Internet and server.

Green: Connection established against head-end modules.

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Address and port of the data server which facilitates the remote connection.

It is configured by default. DO NOT CHANGE.

Configuration Example

Technical specifications

To view the technical datasheet of the equipment, click on the following link:
https://ek.plus/en/search/082260
CE Certificate
To view the CE certificate of the equipment, click on the following link:
https://ek.plus/en/search/082260