ITS Telecom EKSELANS CM COMPACT 8S4 User manual

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USER MANUAL
CM COMPACT 8S4
085001
4 input (8 tuner)
DVB S-S2 multistream to COFDM-QAM
4 RF (adjacent) output channels
transmodulator
V01

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CM COMPACT 8S4 USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION:..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Description: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Main features:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Package contents: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
CONNECTIONS AND INTERFACES:...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION: ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
General installation and connection:................................................................................................................................................................ 5
“CM Management” PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE:....................................................................................................................................6
Main screen: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
CM COMPACT 8S4 module configuration:.................................................................................................................................................8
Inputs:Satellite input:...............................................................................................................................................................................................8
CAM:.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Program pool:...............................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Outputs:Output modulation............................................................................................................................................................................10
DVB-T output card: .................................................................................................................................................................................................10
DVB-C output card:..................................................................................................................................................................................................11
RF output channel parameters:.....................................................................................................................................................................11
Status:...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Advanced configuration:..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
FAQS...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE.....................................................................................................................................................................................14

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INTRODUCTION:
Description:
4 input (8 tuner) DVB S/S2 MULTISTREAM to COFDM/QAM TRA transmodulator. 95 dBuV Output level.
MER (Modulation Error Rate) >35dB. Intelligent remultiplexing of services. Adjacent RF output channels.
13/18V, 22 KHz and DiSEqC. PC programming. Power supply included.
Main features:
•OCTO module with 4 satellite inputs and 8 tuners (DVB-S/S2/S2X) MULTISTREAM
•Individual control of each of the four inputs of the module: 13/18V - 22KHz - DiSEqC (A/B/C/D).
Subsequently, each tuner will be associated to the desired input.
•Flexible remultiplexing of services on any output channel.
•NIT table editing, SID remapping and transmission or deletion of EMM messages and CAT
tables.
•Output of up to 4 adjacent COFDM/4 adjacent QAM channels.
•Programmable QAM/COFDM output.
•High output level.
•Excellent output signal quality with a high MER (Modulation Error Rate).
•LCN/LCN HD insertion.
•Programming via PC Software (“CM Management”) for Windows.
•Configuration cloning and report generation.
•Power supply and USB-USB cable included.
Package contents:
•CM COMPACT 8S4 module (085001)
•FA54 power supply unit (082026)
•2x Mounting tabs (251008)
•USB A - micro–USB B cable (280022)

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CONNECTIONS AND INTERFACES:
1.- RF mix input connector.
2.- RF output connector. This output will
supply the MUX's generated by the module
itself, plus those entering through connector
number 1.
3.- Status LED. Displays the status of the
input and output sequentially. This sequence
starts with short blinks indicating the
coupling status of the selected
demodulators. Red: not coupled; Green:
coupled. Followed by a longer blink
indicating whether the modulator has started
up or not. Red: not started up; Green: started
up.
4.- Input connectors to each tuner.
1.- Ventilation grille.
2.- Power supply connector.
3.- Micro-USB B communication port for
connection to the PC.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION:
General installation and connection:
1. The unit has two tabs for mounting the unit
directly to the wall.
There is no chassis for the unit to be mounted in
a RACK (Rackmount case).
2. Connect the satellite signals to the inputs of the CM COMPACT 8S4 unit.
3.
Important note:
Pay particular attention to the input type. Follow the instructions on the front panel.
4. Connect the power supply unit supplied. Remember that it must be 5V. 4A.
5. Install the “CM Management” software on the PC. It can be downloaded from the website
www.ek.plus Software/CM Headends Section. Link
6. Connect the PC to the CM COMPACT 8S4 using the USB cable supplied.
7. Run the PC SW programming.
8.
Important note:
Connect the power supply to the PC before running the software so that it is correctly
detected by the PC driver.

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“CM Management” PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE:
The “CM Management” programming software enables programming and controlling the CM
COMPACT 8S4. The program is only available for Windows operating systems (version XP, 7 and higher).
Once downloaded from the website www.ek.plus, Software/CM Headend section, run the program
after connecting the PC to the USB port. This will ensure that the driver detects the unit.
Main screen:
The main screen of the “CM Management” software is displayed as follows:
Always check that the latest software version from our WEBSITE is installed.
By clicking on the “green and blue”colored square, the main configuration screen of the CM COMPACT
8S4 unit is displayed in the “Inputs”tab:

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Using the “CM Management” software, the module connected to the PC can be controlled and
programmed. The function of each of the main side options is explained below:
Button to connect to the module using the USB connector.
Option not available for this model.
Button to update Firmware. If any SW is available, it will be displayed with a small white
triangle in the inner left corner. By double clicking the button will change the colour to
orange and the icon will change from grey to blue. Clicking the icon will update the FW
of the module. It is recommended to update each button one at a time via a RESET of
the power supply at the end.
Button for rebooting the unit.
This option enables loading a programming configuration previously saved in the PC. The
configuration file will have a *.dtc extension.
This option enables the programming configuration of the unit to be saved in the PC, to
be subsequently loaded following the steps of the preceding point.
Data-logger button. Enables saving the unit data in a single *.html file.
Button which enables changing the output of the DVB-T (COFDM) modules to DVB-C
(QAM).

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The main “CM Management” screen enables easy identification of the connected module, as can be
seen in the following screen:
1. Power supply and system manager. (Red box).
2. Unit identification (Green and blue box)
Never open the CM MANAGEMENT program twice, this will cause configuration problems.
CM COMPACT 8S4 module configuration:
1. Selected module
2. Inputs: Satellite inputs.
CAM: Option not available.
Outputs: Output modulation
configuration.
Status: View the unit status.
3. Eight configuration options for
the various satellite inputs
separated by letters from ‘A’ to
‘H’.
4. Frequency configuration of the
tuners, from ‘A’ to ‘H’
5. Frequency configuration of the
‘A’ to ‘H’ inputs
6. Program pool available on the
configured inputs.
Inputs:Satellite input:
Select from Ato H, the input tuner which are wished to be configured:
•Enabled: Enables or disables the selected physical input. (IN1 - IN2 –IN3 –IN4).
It is important to DISABLE the inputs which are not used, disabling the Enabled check.
•Input: Select 1-2-3-4 in the drop-down menu the associated physical input. (IN1 - IN2 –IN3 –IN4)
•22Khz: ON/OFF: Select from the drop-down menu as to whether or not to enable the 22Khz. for
high frequencies.
•Polarity: Select Vertical or Horizontal depending on the required channel.

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•Diseqc switch: if having a DiSEqC multiswitch, select between A, B, C or D. If there is no DiSEqC
multiswitch, the selected value will not any effect.
•Standard: Option not available.
•Biss Freq. (MHz): Frequency of the MUX to be tuned. The program uses IF (Intermediate
Frequency), but carries out the conversion automatically if the frequency in MHZ is added.
Example:
If 11496Mhz., is entered, once the last number is pressed, 1746 will automatically appear.
Calculation: 11496 –9750 = 1746.
•Symbol Rate:Symbol Rate of the selected MUX.
•Gold code: Depending on the MUX, the following can be selected:
None: None
Root: Type of root code. Enter the code in the .
Gold: Gold code type. Enter the code in the .
•Sub stream ID: Enter the stream associated with the selected MUX.
Example:
Information obtained from the WEBSITE:
Frequency and polarity
Symbol Rate (SR), FEC
and modulation
Satellite
Orbital
position
11496 H
7884 8/9 DVB-S2 8P SK
Hispasat 30W-4 (Hispasat 1D)
30º West
PLS Root: 185747 - PLS Gold: 25613 - PLS Combo: 25613
CM Management configuration example:
CAM:
Not available for this model.

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Program pool:
In this table all channels, services, which correspond to the selected entries will be listed. From here the
services that are wished to be assigned to each output MUX can be selected. Each service is assigned
to the input tuner from which it has been tuned.
S. Id.: S.ID. (Service Identification) assigned at source to that service.
Name: Service name: 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.
CI.: This module does not have a CI card.
OUTPUT: MODULATION: each circle corresponds to a MUX output: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8. By clicking on
that circle, it changes from red to green, and this service is assigned to a MUX output.
Outputs:Output modulation.
DVB-T output card:
•Version: N.I.T. version
•Network ID: Original Network Identification Descriptor.
•Network name: Network name: Identifies the name of the local DVB-T (Digital Terrestrial
Television) network.
•Orig net. ID: Network Identification Descriptor.
•L.C.N. ID: Logical Channel Number. LCN type selection (EACEM for Europe, ITC for the United
Kingdom, Nordig for Nordic countries or Australia)
•CAT/EMM Rem.: Transmission or deletion of EMM messages and CAT tables.