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COMPLIANCY STATEMENTS
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Declare that the following product:
•Product number: M6100
•Type identifier: NTC2253
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 8/06/2012
Serge Van Herck,
CEO
Laarstraat 5 B-9100 Sint-Niklaas Belgium.
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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.
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 8/06/2012
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

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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 may
adjust, maintain and repair 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.

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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.
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 + 50°C;
•Excessive dust;
•Moist or humid atmosphere above 85% RH;
•Excessive vibration;
•Flammable gases;
•Corrosive or explosive atmospheres;
•Direct sunlight.
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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CARE PACKS
Newtec Care Pack support services package protects your Newtec equipment during
a 3 year period, compared to the standard 1 year warranty period. This extended
warranty covers hardware repair services at Newtec factory and grants you access to
Newtec technical support as well as maintenance software releases.
Care Pack Basic is the good choice for basic support of non-critical systems or
systems designed with full redundancy giving you priority access to technical support
from Newtec regional support centers during local business hours. Care Pack Basic
covers hardware repair services at Newtec factory and maintenance software
releases.
Care Pack Enhanced includes access to the major software releases (including
non-licensed new features) and assistance for software upgrade. Care Pack
Enhanced is advised for optimising system performance and extending equipment
lifecycle but also for supporting systems where technical support response and factory
repair turnaround need to be sharp.
Care Pack is proposed as a default service option. However you can opt for
customised maintenance and support services with the Framework Support
Agreement adapted to your Business needs.
When not opting for any Care Pack, the equipment will be granted a legal warranty of
12 months and the support requests related to this equipment will be handled on a
reasonable effort basis.
To register your care pack, refer to
http://www.newtec.eu/support/care-pack/.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This document provides a quick overview on how to set up the device for the most
common use cases.
This document is intended to help you to:
•Understand the different possibilities of the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator;
•Understand the basic features of the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator;
•Find your way connecting and configuring the M6100 Broadcast Satellite
Modulator.
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
practise 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.
Version History and Applicability
Document
version Date Subject Comment
1 8/06/2012 M6100 Broadcast
Satellite
Modulator
Initial Release

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Related Documentation
Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered
trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for
identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
•The M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Reference Manual describes the
parameters available in the device;
•Device leaflet (We refer to http://www.newtec.eu).
•The System Integration Guide for M6100 describes how to integrate the device into
a network management environment.
The related documentation can be found on the CD-ROM that is
delivered together with the device.
Applicability
Product Range
M Series
Software ID
NTC/6430
Software Version
M6100_1.2

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Options
Newtec M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Ordering n°
Configuration Options
Category M6100
Select 1 option
M6100 Platform M6100 Chassis Version 01 CH-01
Select 1 option
M6100 Operating Software M6100 Major Software Version R1* MS-12
Select 1 option
Video Package Video TS, Carrier-ID(NIT), TS
Analyser* VP-01
Select minimum 1 option
Video Interface ASI (2 red. inputs, 2 out) (req. VP-01)* AS-01
GbE TSoIP inputs, FEC (req. VP-01)* VI-01
L-band with switchable 10MHz output OU-00
Select 1 option
Modulator Output Interface IF (50-180 MHz)* OU-01
IF+ L-band with switchable 10 MHz
out* OU-02
Select 1 option
Standard Internal 10MHz IR-00
Internal Reference Clock High stability 10MHz IR-01
Very High Stability 10MHz IR-02
Select 1 option
DVB-S Q/8PSK SC-01
DVB-S/S2 QPSK* SC-02
Modulation Standard and
Coding DVB-S/S2 Q/8PSK* SC-03
DVB-S/S2 Q/8PSK 16QAM 16APSK* SC-04

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Newtec M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator Ordering n°
DVB-S/S2 Q/8PSK 16QAM
16/32APSK* SC-05
Select 1 option
Modulation Symbol Rate 5Mbaud SR-05
Modulation Symbol Rate 15Mbaud* SR-15
Maximum Modulation Symbol
Rates Modulation Symbol Rate 36Mbaud* SR-36
Modulation Symbol Rate 54Mbaud* SR-54
Modulation Symbol Rate 68Mbaud* SR-68
Additional Options Category
Max. 1 option per
category
Reference Clock Output 10 MHz Reference Output (BNC) RO-01
Max. 1 option per category
Clean Channel Technology for
5Mbaud* CC-05
Clean Channel Technology for
15Mbaud* CC-15
Clean Channel Technology
TM
Clean Channel Technology for
36Mbaud* CC-36
Clean Channel Technology for
54Mbaud* CC-54
Clean Channel Technology for
68Mbaud* CC-68
Max. 1 option per category
Pre-Distortion Automated Equalink® Pre-Distortion* AE-01
MPE Insertion Data insertion in TS via MPE (req.
VP-01)* VM-01
Services Category
Max. 1 option per category
Support
Care Pack 3 Basic
GA-08
Care Pack 3 Enhanced GA-09
(*) upgradeable via license key.
Contact your sales representative for details ([e-mail]).

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providing documentation that meets your needs.
All comments can be mailto:[e-mail].
Please include document and any comment, error found or suggestion for
improvement you have regarding this document.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Copyright................................................................................................................. 2
Compliancy Statements......................................................................................... 3
Safety Regulations.................................................................................................. 6
Care Packs............................................................................................................... 8
About this Manual................................................................................................... 9
Table of Contents.................................................................................................. 14
1Introduction.................................................................................................... 17
1.1 Short Description......................................................................................... 17
1.2 Key Features ............................................................................................... 18
2Installation...................................................................................................... 19
2.1 Rack Mounting............................................................................................. 19
2.2 Technical Earth............................................................................................ 23
3Physical Description ..................................................................................... 24
3.1 Front Panel Description............................................................................... 24
3.2 Back Panel Description ............................................................................... 28
4Block Diagram ............................................................................................... 33
4.1 Device Management.................................................................................... 34
4.2 Input Interfaces............................................................................................ 34
4.3 TS MUX....................................................................................................... 35
4.4 Modulator..................................................................................................... 36
5Getting Started............................................................................................... 37
5.1 Set Date and Time....................................................................................... 37
5.2 Set the Management IP Address ................................................................ 38
6How to Manage the M6100............................................................................ 40
6.1 Management Model / Menu Tree ................................................................ 40
6.2 Management Ethernet Interfaces................................................................ 43
6.3 Management IP Connectivity....................................................................... 44
6.4 Ethernet Link Redundancy.......................................................................... 45
6.5 How to Use the Front Panel ........................................................................ 46
6.6Graphical User Interface.............................................................................. 51
6.7 Command Line Interface (CLI).................................................................... 64

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6.8 SNMP .......................................................................................................... 75
6.9 FTP (File Transfer Protocol)........................................................................ 76
7General Device Settings and Actions.......................................................... 78
7.1 Access Rights of the Users (User Profiles) ................................................. 78
7.2 Security Settings.......................................................................................... 78
7.3 License File.................................................................................................. 79
7.4 Configuration Settings ................................................................................. 80
7.5 Manage Configurations ............................................................................... 83
7.6About a Software Upgrade.......................................................................... 85
7.7 Identification................................................................................................. 87
7.8 Logging........................................................................................................ 87
7.9 Diagnostics Report ...................................................................................... 90
7.10 Date and Time............................................................................................. 91
7.11 Monitor......................................................................................................... 93
7.12 Reset Device ............................................................................................... 93
7.13 Alarm Handling............................................................................................ 94
8Data Interfaces............................................................................................... 95
8.1 Data Ethernet Interfaces.............................................................................. 95
8.2 Data IP Connectivity.................................................................................... 96
8.3 Ethernet Link Redundancy.......................................................................... 97
8.4 ASI Input...................................................................................................... 98
8.5 ASI Output................................................................................................... 99
8.6 TS over IP.................................................................................................. 101
8.7 Multiprotocol Encapsulation (Ordering n° VM-01)..................................... 116
9Feature Descriptions................................................................................... 124
9.1 Modulator................................................................................................... 124
9.2 Reference Clock........................................................................................ 136
9.3 TS MUX..................................................................................................... 137
9.4 Rate Adaptation......................................................................................... 138
9.5 Carrier ID ................................................................................................... 139
9.6 TS Analyser............................................................................................... 141
9.7 PRBS Generator........................................................................................ 146
9.8 Equalink..................................................................................................... 148
9.9 Device Redundancy .................................................................................. 156
10 Use Case: TS over IP Constant Bit Rate ............................................... 158
10.1 Configure the Data Interfaces.................................................................... 159

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10.2 Configure the TS over IP Input.................................................................. 159
10.3 Configure the TS MUX .............................................................................. 160
10.4 Configure the Modulator............................................................................ 160
10.5 Finalise the Setup...................................................................................... 161
11 Appendix A – Alarm List......................................................................... 162
11.1 Generic Alarms.......................................................................................... 162
11.2 Ethernet Interface Alarms.......................................................................... 163
11.3 TS over IP Alarms ..................................................................................... 163
11.4 ASI Alarms................................................................................................. 164
11.5 Modulator Alarms ...................................................................................... 165
11.6 Reference Clock Alarms............................................................................ 166
11.7 Transport Stream Analyser Alarms ........................................................... 166
11.8 TS MUX Alarms......................................................................................... 167
12 Appendix B – Technical Specifications ................................................ 168
13 Appendix C – Acronyms......................................................................... 175

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Short Description
The Newtec M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator is the new generation DVB-S2,
DVB-DSNG and DVB-S modulator specifically designed for broadcast direct-to-home,
primary distribution to headends and contribution of television and radio content. The
M6100 can be used in conjunction with set-top boxes, professional IRD’s or
professional satellite demodulators such as the AZ910.
Uptime and reliability are essential in the design of the modulator, taking a vital role in
the satellite network. Input source redundancy, and the shortest redundancy
switch-over times of modulators, operating both in 1+1 and N+1 topologies, are setting
the standard in our industry.
Advanced capabilities such as a built-in MPEG Transport Stream analyser, support of
SMPTE 2022 FEC at the GbE inputs (for distributed IP headends), and native support
of Carrier ID insertion in the NIT table of the Transport Stream further increase uptime
and QoS.
The Broadcast Satellite Modulator performs among the best, offering unmatched
bandwidth efficiency optimization options, thereby lowering overall Total Cost of
Ownership. The fully automated operation of Newtec´s field-proven Equalink®
pre-distortion technology is now available for any satellite transmission application.
Equalink pre-distortion provides up to 10% bandwidth gains.
The modulator also supports Clean Channel TechnologyTM, the first in a series
extensions to DVB-S2, further improving satellite efficiency by up to 15%, enabling
much smaller carrier spacing.
At the output of the Broadcast Satellite Modulator, the signal is available in IF or
extended L-band (950 MHz-2150 MHz), providing a compact and cost effective
solution. A switchable 10 MHz reference signal for an outdoor BUC is multiplexed on
the L-band interface.
The Broadcast Satellite Modulator can be easily monitored and controlled via a
comprehensive front panel menu, advanced web GUI, command line interface (CLI)
as well as via SNMP protocol. This enables easy integration into any
industry-standard EMS/NMS system.
Built upon flexible and latest generation programmable technology, the Broadcast
Satellite Modulator is a future-proof building block that lets any satellite network evolve
to the next level of capabilities. A scalable, pay-as-you-grow, licensing and software
upgrade mechanism facilitates the launch of new services, or last minute network
design changes, without rebuilding the entire network infrastructure. Migration from
ASI to GbE and IF to L-band are established using simple in-field installation of license
keys.
Additional capabilities such as DVB-S2 extensions, Carrier ID and others are
anticipated to become available on the platform as the standardisation efforts
materialise in the near future.

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1.2 Key Features
The M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator can take in ASI or TS over IP.
The M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator works with a single TS in the DVB-S2 CCM
(Constant Coding and Modulation) mode.
•DVB-S2 and DVB-DSNG/S compliant; •IF (70/140) and L-Band (950-2150) high
power outputs;
•QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK; •L-band monitoring output;
•Baud rate range: 0,05 – 68 Mbaud; •Market leading RF purity and performance;
•Data rates up to 216 Mbit/s (dependent on
configuration); •Programmable amplitude slope equalizer;
•Automatic TS rate adaptation; •PRBS generator for link performance tests;
•Supports SFN Networks using transparent
TS pass-through; •Optional high stability internal clock reference;
•Exceptional jitter recovery on TS over IP
inputs; •Optional 10 MHz reference output;
•Built-in TS Analyser with PCR jitter
measurements; •Optional Clean Channel TechnologyTM
•Insertion of a Carrier-ID in the Transport
Stream; •Optional automated linear and non linear Equalink® Pre-distortion;
•Optional opportunistic data insertion up to
20Mbps (MPE); •Secure front panel, SNMP, HTTP and CLI interfaces;
•Optional redundant ASI transport stream
interfaces; •Designed to support future DVB-S2 extensions;
•Optional redundant GbE interfaces with
SMPTE 2022 FEC; •Feature-based pricing and software upgrades.
•External reference input;

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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Rack Mounting
The equipment is designed to operate in a 19-inch rack system conforming to IEC
60297.
When mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, ensure it is securely fixed.
Use the sliders, delivered together with the device, to mount the device into the rack.
The sliders are adjustable in length and fit in most racks.
The slider kit exists out of the following material:
Procedure to Install the Sliders and Device into the Rack
Insert cage nuts into the rack, six on the front and four on the rear of the rack.
Mount the front of the sliders onto the rack using a hex key N°4.

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Consider the applied markings (F) on the slider indicating the front side.
Mount the rear of the sliders onto the rack using a Philips screwdriver.
Fix the length of the sliders by using a hex key.
Place and fix the sliding wheel on the left and right rear of the device by using a
hex key N°3.
Make sure that the two holes in the sliding wheel coincide with the
pre-mounted torx screws as indicated in the previous figure on the left.