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User Manual
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EL170/970/470 IP Satellite
Modulator/
Demodulator/Modem
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COMPLIANCY STATEMENTS
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Newtec Cy N.V.
Declare that the following product:
Product number:
EL170 with type identifier: NTC/2277 (IF) and NTC/2280 (L-Band)
EL470 with type identifier: NTC/2210 (IF) and NTC/2215 (L-Band)
EL970 with type identifier: NTC/2263
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements of
European Union Directive 1999/5/EC Radio and Telecommunication Terminal
Equipment Directive Essential Requirement 3.1(a), 3.1 (b), 3.2.
Done at St-Niklaas, on 04 July, 2011
Serge Van Herck,
CEO
Newtec Cy N.V. Laarstraat 5 B-9100 Sint-Niklaas Belgium. Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]

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Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
(Directive 2002/95/EC)
The undersigned hereby confirms the following statement:
We hereby declare that this equipment is compliant to the RoHS Directive
2002/95/EC. Done at St-Niklaas, on 04 July, 2011
Serge Van Herck,
CEO

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Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals
(REACH)
European Regulation N°1907/2006 "REACH" (Registration, Evaluation, and
Authorization of Chemicals), came into force on June 1st, 2007. It aims at
regulating the use of the chemical substances within the European Union.
We are committed to meeting our legal obligations under REACH, as a
manufacturer of articles and as a downstream user of chemicals products.
In order to comply with the REACH regulation, Newtec Cy N.V. has put into place
processes and procedures to ensure implementation and compliance with the
regulation, especially the assessment of the presence of Substances of Very High
Concern (SVHC's) and communication along the supply chain to both suppliers
and customers.
All products manufactured by Newtec Cy N.V. fall under the category of Articles
within the REACH Regulation and none of them present the notion of intentional
release of SVHC's, therefore no obligation of registration applies.
Serge Van Herck,
CEO

Safety Regulations
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SAFETY REGULATIONS
Please read this chapter before you install and use this equipment.
To ensure your safety, the equipment has been designed to comply with the
following safety standard:
IEC 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment
Before you start to install and operate the device, please make sure you observe
the following points:
•The equipment described in this manual is designed to be used by properly
trained personnel only. Only qualified personnel who are aware of hazards
involved involved shall carry out adjustment, maintenance and repair of the
exposed equipment.
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.
•To use the equipment correctly and safely, it is essential that both operating and
servicing personnel follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to
the safety precautions specified in this manual. Warning and caution
statements and/or symbols are marked on the equipment when necessary.
•Whenever it is likely that safety protection is impaired, immediately switch off
the equipment and secure it against unintended operation. Inform the
appropriate servicing authority about the problem. For example, safety is likely
to be impaired if the equipment fails to perform the intended measurements or
shows visible damage.
Caution1:
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE, REPLACE
LINE FUSES ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING (5 X 20mm
T3.15 A/250v TYPE T or slow-blow).
Caution 2:
THERE IS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY IS
REPLACED WITH AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Additional safety requirements for Finland, Norway and
Sweden
Telecommunication connections and cable distribution system.
Special conditions apply to the use of this equipment in Finland,
Sweden and Norway due to different earthing arrangements in
these countries. Therefore it is essential that the installation is
done by authorized personnel and according to the national
requirements only.
This equipment is specified for use in a restricted access location
only, where equipotential bonding has been applied and which
has provision for a permanently connected protective earthing
conductor.
A protective earthing conductor must be installed by a Service
Person.
Additional safety requirements for Norway and Sweden
Equipment connected to the protective earthing of the building
installation through the mains connection or through other
equipment with a connection to protective earthing - and to a cable
distribution system using coaxial cable, may in some
circumstances create a fire hazard. Connection to a cable
distribution system has therefore to be provided through a device
providing electrical isolation below a certain frequency range
(galvanic isolator, see EN 60728-11)." NOTE: In Norway, due to
regulation for installations of cable distribution systems, and in
Sweden, a galvanic isolator shall provide electrical insulation below
5 MHz. The insulation shall withstand a dielectric strength of 1,5 kV
r.m.s., 50 Hz or 60 Hz, for 1 min.
Translation to Norwegian:
Utstyr som er koplet til beskyttelsesjord via nettplugg og/eller via
annet jordtilkoplet utstyr - og er tilkoplet et kabel-TV nett, kan
forårsake brannfare. For å unngå dette skal det ved tilkopling av
utstyret til kabel-TV nettet installeres en galvanisk isolator mellom
utstyret og kabel-TV nettet.
Translation to Swedish:
"Utrustning som är kopplad till skyddsjord via jordat vägguttag
och/eller via annan utrustning och samtidigt är kopplad till kabel-TV
nät kan i vissa fall medfõra risk fõr brand. Fõr att undvika detta
skall vid anslutning av utrustningen till kabel-TV nät galvanisk
isolator finnas mellan utrustningen och kabel-TV nätet."

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EMC Information
Relevant EMC information (to FCC rules)
This equipment has been tested and was found to comply with the limits for a class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and
radiates radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Do not operate this equipment in a residential area, as it is likely to cause harmful
interference. When this is the case, you will be required to correct the interference
at your own expense.

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Environmental
Operating the equipment in an environment other than that stated in the
specifications also invalidates the safety compliance.
Do not use the equipment in an environment in which the unit is exposed to:
•Unpressurised altitudes higher than 2000 metres;
•Extreme temperatures outside the stated operating range;
•Operating temperature range 0 to + 40 °C(*);
•Excessive dust;
•Moist or humid atmosphere above 95% RH;
•Excessive vibration;
•Flammable gases;
•Corrosive or explosive atmospheres;
•Direct sunlight.
(*): DC power supply - Operating temperature range 0 to + 30 °C.
Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing of the equipment. Do not use any
cleaning liquids containing alcohol, methylated spirit or ammonia etc.

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MAINTENANCE
Standard Warranty
Newtec guarantees the durability and satisfactory electrical and mechanical
performance of the equipment to a maximum period of one (1) year from the date
of delivery, unless otherwise agreed to, in writing. The warranty applies only to
manufacturing defects and provided that handling, installation, maintenance and
adjustment of the equipment are carried out in line with the instructions provided by
Newtec and in line with good practice. The warranty does not apply to items,
normally consumed in operation, or which have a normal lifetime inherently shorter
than the warranty stated above, such as, without limitation, fuses or lamps. Any
defect due to normal wear and tear, or caused by transportation or Force Majeure
events, or attributable to the Customer’s improper use, neglect, storage, operation
handling or maintenance of the goods or any part thereof, are excluded from the
warranty. During the warranty period, Newtec shall, at its sole discretion, replace or
repair the defective subparts or units at the source factory. All transportation costs
shall be borne and prepaid by the Customer.
Care Pack
Guidelines
Order a Care Pack
Care Pack is to be purchased along with Newtec professional equipments. The
Care Pack coverage starts from the date of shipment. Please contact
[e-mail] for more details.
Register a Care Pack
After purchase the customer needs to register his Care Pack. On the Newtec
equipment, the customer will find a registration label inviting him to self-register on
portal www.newtec.eu/support

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This document provides a quick overview on how to use the EL170 – EL470 –
EL970 for the most common use cases.
This document is intended to help you:
•Find your way around the Graphical User Interface (GUI);
•Understand the different possibilities of the EL170,– EL470,and EL970;
•Configure the device according to your needs.
Cautions and Symbols
The following symbols appear in this manual:
A caution message indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also refer
to a procedure or practice that, if not correctly followed, could
result in equipment damage or destruction.
A hint message indicates information for the proper operation of
your equipment, including helpful hints, shortcuts or important
reminders.
A reference message is used to direct to an internal reference
within the document, a related document or a web-link.

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Version History and Applicability
Document version Date Subject Comment
Version 2.3 April 3rd2009 EL470
EL970 NoDE + 10 MHz Reference
Inserter + update EL470
data
Version 3.0 January 2010 EL170
EL970
EL470
Release 7
Version 3.1 March 2nd 2010 EL170
EL970
EL470
Add SCPC and MCPC,
change use cases titles
accordingly
Version 3.1 May 2 nd 2010 EL170
EL970
EL470
Add QoS rules
examples, add ACM log
files
Version 4.0 September 30th
2010 EL170 EL970
EL470
R8 / New GUI, Rack
Mounting, Back Panel
info, GSE,
AES
Version 4.1 February 2010 EL170
EL970
EL470
Improve GUI
description, back panel
information
Version 4.2 June 2011 EL170
EL970
EL470
Add warnings to DC
output power 48V and
UL feedback
information.
Added safety
regulations for Norway
and Sweden.

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Related Documentation
•The Elevation Reference Manuals describes all the parameters available in
the different devices;
•The Equalink User Manual details the linear and non-linear pre-distortion
capabilities.
•RMCP Manual: this manual explains how Newtec devices can be remotely
monitored and controlled via the serial port or via Ethernet using the
Remote Monitor and Control Protocol.
•SNMP Manual: this manual explains how Newtec devices can be remotely
monitored and controlled via the serial and port or via Ethernet using the
Simple Network Management Protocol.
This manual is delivered on CD-ROM together with the device.
Applicability
Product Range
Elevation
Software ID
M&C ntc6279
Software Versions
Release 8

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OPTIONS
EL170 IP satellite modulator
Default Configuration
Ordering n°
DVB-S/DVB-DSNG-DVB-S2 IP modulator with GbE interface, data piping, MPE, ULE, GSE and XPE
encapsulator, CCM, Multi-stream, SNMP
EL 170
Modulation & Baud rate: QPSK-8PSKP, 5Mbaud
Output interface: L-band (950 -1750 MHz)
Configuration
Options
Category
Max. 1 option per category
Output Interface
L-band (950-1750 MHz)
Default
IF (50-180 MHz)
AA-02
L-band + 10MHz for BUC
AA-03
L-band + 10MHz + 24Vdc for BUC
AA-12
L-band + 10MHz + 48Vdc for BUC AA-13
Extended L-band ( 950-2150 MHz)
AA-18
IF+ L-band
AA-06
Modulation & Baud
rate
QPSK-8PSK 5Mbaud
Default
QPSK-8PSK 15Mbaud *
AB-06
QPSK-8PSK 33Mbaud *
AB-07
QPSK-8PSK 45Mbaud *
AB-08
QPSK- 8PSK-16APSK 5Mbaud *
AB-09
QPSK- 8PSK-16APSK 15Mbaud *
AB-10
QPSK- 8PSK-16APSK 33Mbaud *
AB-11
Q/8PSK-16APSK-32 APSK 5Mbaud *
AB-13
Q/8PSK-16APSK-32 APSK 15Mbaud *
AB-14
Q/8PSK -16APSK -32APSK 33Mbaud *
AB-15
All Modcods, BBFinput (for use with EL860)*
AR-01
Additional Options
Category Max. 1 option per category
10MHz reference
In/Out
Internal reference : 1ppm GR-01
Internal reference : 0,01 ppm
GR-02
Encryption
AES 64 bit encryption
AG-01
Predistortion
Equalink *
AC-01
VCM-ACM
Embedded VCM (no shaping)*
AN-01
(*) upgradeable via
license key
Services
Category
Max. 1 option per category
Assistance
Care Pack Basic
GA-06
Care Pack Extended
GA-07

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Option AA-06 IF+Lband: Switching the IF frequency from 70 to 140MHz or 140MHz
to 70MHz has no impact on the L-band frequency.
EL970 IP satellite demodulator
Default Configuration
Ordering n°
DVB-S/DVB-DSNG-DVB-S2 IP demodulator with GbE interface, data piping, MPE, GSE, XPE and ULE
decapsulator,Multistream, VCM, SNMP
EL970
Input interface: L-band ( 950 - 2150 MHz)
Modulation & Baud rate: QPSK-8PSK 30Mbaud
Configuration Options
Category
Max. 1 option per category
Input Interface
L-band
Default
L-band + 10MHz
AJ-02
IF+ L-band
AJ-03
IF + L-band + 10MHz
AJ-04
Modulation & Baud rate
QPSK-8PSK 33Mbaud
Default
QPSK-8PSK 45Mbaud *
AL-08
QPSK- 8PSK-16APSK 33Mbaud * AL-11
Q/8PSK 16APSK -32APSK 33Mbaud *
AL-15
Additional Options
Category
Max. 1 option per category
10MHz reference In/Out
Internal reference : 1ppm
GR-01
Internal reference : 0,01 ppm
GR-02
Decryption AES 64 bit decryption AA-01
ACM
ACM client
AR-04
(*) upgradeable via
license key
Services
Category
Max. 1 option per category
Assistance
Care Pack Basic
GA-06
Care Pack Extended
GA-07

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EL470 IP satellite modem
Default Configuration
Ordering n°
DVB-S/DVB-DSNG-DVB-S2 IP modem with GbE interface, data piping, MPE, ULE, GSE and XPE
encapsulator, Multistream CCM, L-band (950 - 2150 MHz) demod input, SNMP
EL 470
Output interface Modulator: L-band (950 - 1750 MHz)
Modulation & Baud rate modulator: QPSK-8PSK 2Mbaud
Modulation & Baud rate demodulator: QPSK-8PSK 5Mbaud
Configuration Options
Category
Max. 1 option per category
Modulator
L band (950-1750 MHz)
Default
Output Interface IF (50-180 MHz) AA-02
L-band + 10MHz for BUC
AA-03
L-band + 10MHz + 24Vdc for BUC
AA-12
L-band + 10MHz + 48Vdc for BUC
AA-13
Extended L-band ( 950-2150 MHz) AA-18
Demodulator
dual L-Band
Default
input interface
IF + L-band (only with IF Mod output)
AJ-03
Modulation & Baud rate QPSK-8PSK 2Mbaud Default
QPSK-8PSK 5Mbaud*
AB-05
QPSK-8PSK 15Mbaud *
AB-06
QPSK-8PSK 33Mbaud *
AB-07
QPSK-8PSK 45Mbaud *
AB-08
QPSK- 8PSK-16APSK 2Mbaud *
AB16
QPSK- 8PSK-16APSK 5Mbaud *
AB-09
QPSK- 8PSK-16APSK 15Mbaud *
AB-10
QPSK- 8PSK-16APSK 33Mbaud *
AB-11
Q/8PSK-16APSK PtP FlexACM control 2Mbaud *
AB-22
Q/8PSK-16APSK PtP FlexACM control 5Mbaud *
AB-23
Q/8PSK-16APSK PtP FlexACM control 15Mbaud *
AB-24
Q/8PSK-16APSK PtP FlexACM control 33Mbaud *
AB-25
Q/8PSK-16/32APSK PtP FlexACM control 2Mbaud * AB-12
Q/8PSK-16/32APSK PtP FlexACM control 5Mbaud *
AB-19
Q/8PSK-16/32APSK PtP FlexACM control 15Mbaud *
AB-20
Q/8PSK-16/32APSK PtP FlexACM control 33Mbaud *
AB-21
All Modcods, BBFinterface (for use with EL860)* AR-01

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Demodulation & Baud rate
QPSK-8PSK 5Mbaud
Default
QPSK-8PSK 33Mbaud * AL-07
QPSK-8PSK 45Mbaud *
AL-08
QPSK-8PSK-16APSK 5Mbaud* AL-09
QPSK-8PSK-16APSK 33Mbaud*
AL-11
QPSK-8PSK-16APSK 45Mbaud* AL-12
Q/8PSK-16APSK FlexACM Client 5Mbaud *
AL-13
Q/8PSK-16APSK FlexACM Client 33Mbaud *
AL-14
Q/8PSK-16/32APSK FlexACM Client 5Mbaud * AL18
Q/8PSK-16/32APSK FlexACM Client 33Mbaud * AL20
Additional Options
Category
Max. 1 option per category
10MHz reference In/Out
Internal reference : 1ppm
GR-01
Internal reference : 0,01 ppm GR02
Encryption/Decryption AES 64 bit encryption/decryption AD-01
Predistortion
Equalink *
AC-01
(*) upgradeable via
license key
Services
Category
Max. 1 option per category
Assistance Care Pack Basic GA-06
Care Pack Extended
GA-07
(*) upgradeable via a license key.
Other configurations and options are available upon request.
Contact your sales representative for details ([e-mail])

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Compliancy Statements..........................................................................................ii
Safety Regulations ..................................................................................................v
Maintenance............................................................................................................ix
About this Manual....................................................................................................x
Options ..................................................................................................................xiii
Table of Contents ................................................................................................xvii
1Introduction..................................................................................................22
1.1 Description.....................................................................................................22
1.1.1 EL170 IP Satellite Modulator.....................................................................22
1.1.2 EL970 IP Satellite Demodulator................................................................24
1.1.3 EL470 IP Satellite Modem.........................................................................25
2Network Models and Traffic Routing.........................................................27
2.1 IP Network Models.........................................................................................27
2.1.1 Ethernet Bridging Inside the Satellite Subnet............................................27
2.1.2 IP Bridging in the Satellite Subnet.............................................................29
2.1.3 IP Routing..................................................................................................33
2.2 VLAN Forwarding and IP Routing..................................................................35
2.2.1 VLAN Support............................................................................................35
3Installation....................................................................................................38
3.1 Rack Mounting...............................................................................................38
3.2 AC Power Supply...........................................................................................39
3.3 Cable Distribution System .............................................................................39
3.3.1 Technical Earthing.....................................................................................39
4Physical Description ...................................................................................41
4.1 Front Panel Description .................................................................................41
4.2 Back Panel Description..................................................................................43
4.2.1 PSU, M&C Interface and External 10.0 MHz Reference Input..................43
4.2.2 Sub Back Panel Descriptions....................................................................46
4.2.3 EL 170 IP Satellite Modulator Back Panel.................................................52
4.2.4 EL970 IP Satellite Demodulator Back Panel.............................................53
4.2.5 EL470 IP Satellite Modem Back Panel......................................................54

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5How to manage ............................................................................................56
5.1 Menu Tree......................................................................................................56
5.1.1 EL 170 IP Satellite Modulator....................................................................57
5.1.2 EL970 IP Satellite Demodulator................................................................58
5.1.3 EL470 IP Satellite Modem.........................................................................59
5.2 Front Panel Handling.....................................................................................60
5.2.1 Display.......................................................................................................60
5.2.2 Keypad ......................................................................................................60
5.2.3 LEDs..........................................................................................................61
5.3 Management Using the Ethernet Interface....................................................64
5.3.1 Cabling ......................................................................................................64
5.3.2 Settings......................................................................................................64
5.4 Management Using the Serial Interface........................................................65
5.4.1 Cabling ......................................................................................................65
5.4.2 Serial Port Settings....................................................................................65
5.4.3 Serial Interface and Port Settings..............................................................66
5.5 Protocols Used to Monitor and Control the Device........................................66
5.5.1 Remote Monitor and Control Protocol (RMCP).........................................66
5.5.2 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).......................................67
6Graphical User Interface (GUI) ...................................................................69
6.1 Introduction....................................................................................................69
6.2 Opening the GUI............................................................................................69
6.3 Main Areas of the GUI ...................................................................................71
6.3.1 Banner.......................................................................................................72
6.3.2 Central Stage Window...............................................................................72
6.3.3 Alarm Window ...........................................................................................77
6.3.4 Function Control Window ..........................................................................78
6.3.5 Status Bar..................................................................................................82
6.4 Configuring the Device Using the GUI...........................................................83
6.4.1 Introduction................................................................................................83
6.4.2 Parameters................................................................................................84
6.4.3 Changing Parameters................................................................................86
6.4.4 Setup Wizard.............................................................................................87
6.5 Reset Device..................................................................................................88
6.6Procedure to Perform a Firmware Upgrade ..................................................88
6.6.1 Access Rights of GUI Users......................................................................89
6.7 Create a Diagnostics Report..........................................................................93

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6.7.1 Copy a Configuartion on a Different Device..............................................94
7Block Diagram..............................................................................................96
7.1 Monitoring and Control ..................................................................................96
7.2 EL 170 Modulator...........................................................................................96
7.3 EL 970 Demodulator......................................................................................98
7.4 EL 470 Modem...............................................................................................99
7.4.1 Modulator Functionality .............................................................................99
7.4.2 Demodulator Functionality.......................................................................100
8Technology.................................................................................................101
8.1 Modulation Standards..................................................................................101
8.1.1 DVB-S......................................................................................................101
8.1.2 DVB-DSNG..............................................................................................102
8.1.3 DVB-S2....................................................................................................102
8.2 Pilots in DVB-S2 ..........................................................................................106
8.2.1 What are Pilots ........................................................................................106
8.2.2 Why are pilots used in DVB-S2...............................................................106
8.2.3 When are Pilots Used in DVB-S2............................................................106
8.3 Single Channel Per Carrier (SCPC) and Multiple Channel Per Carrier
(MCPC)..................................................................................................................107
8.3.1 Single Channel Per Carrier .....................................................................107
8.3.2 Multiple Channel Per Carrier...................................................................107
8.4 Processing Modes .......................................................................................107
8.4.1 Processing Mode 1 – Eth (IP) -> Air(TS).................................................110
8.4.2 Processing Mode 2 – Eth(IP)<->Air(XPE)...............................................113
8.4.3 Processing Mode 3 - Eth(IP)<->Air(GSE) ...............................................114
8.4.4 Processing Mode 4 – Eth(ntS2BBF)<->Air(S2BBF)................................115
9Features......................................................................................................116
9.1 FlexACM ......................................................................................................116
9.1.1 Introduction..............................................................................................116
9.1.2 In-band Signalling....................................................................................133
9.2 The Noise and Distortion Estimator (NoDE)................................................136
9.2.1 Introduction..............................................................................................136
9.2.2 How Does NoDE work.............................................................................136
9.3 Equalink .......................................................................................................138
9.4 Demodulator Statistics.................................................................................139
9.4.1 FEC-rate and mod...................................................................................139
9.4.2 Frame type ..............................................................................................139