Tektronix MTM400A Use and care manual

Technical Reference
MTM400A
MPEG Transport Stream Monitor
Specifications and Performance Verification
071-2496-00
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MTM400A Specifications and Performance Verification i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary v...................................
Preface vii...................................................
Product Documentation vii...........................................
Specifications
Electrical, Hardware, and Signal Specifications 1--1........................
Power Source Characteristics 1--15.......................................
Environmental Characteristics 1--16......................................
Mechanical (Physical) Characteristics 1--16................................
Certifications and Compliances 1--17.....................................
Performance Verification
Requirements 2--1...................................................
Procedure 2--1......................................................

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List of Figures
Figure 2--1: MTM400A monitor RUI display 2--3...................
List of Tables
Table i: Product documentation vii.............................
Table 1--1: Remote User Interface (RUI) platform characteristics 1--1.
Table 1--2: TS processor card - system timing clock 1--1.............
Table 1--3: TS processor card - ASI interface 1--2..................
Table 1--4: TS processor card - SMPTE310M interface 1--2..........
Table 1--5: TS processor card - alarm connector 1--3................
Table 1--6: TS processor card - alarms 1--4........................
Table 1--7: TS processor card - LTC connector 1--4.................
Table 1--8: TS processor card - Ethernet RJ-45 connector 1--4........
Table 1--9: QAM Annex A interface card characteristics 1--5.........
Table 1--10: QAM Annex B2 interface card characteristics 1--5.......
Table 1--11: QAM Annex B2 measurements 1--6....................
Table 1--12: QAM Annex C interface card characteristics 1--6........
Table 1--13: 8PSK/QPSK interface card characteristics with
8PSK input 1--7...........................................
Table 1--14: 8PSK/QPSK interface card characteristics with
QPSK input 1--7...........................................
Table 1--15: 8PSK and QPSK measurements 1--8...................
Table 1--16: 8VSB interface card characteristics 1--8................
Table 1--17: 8VSB measurements 1--9............................
Table 1--18: COFDM interface card characteristics 1--10.............
Table1--19:COFDMmeasurements 1--11..........................
Table 1--20: GigE interface card - general characteristics 1--12........
Table 1--21: GigE interface card - Ethernet electrical port 1--12.......
Table 1--22: GigE interface card - Ethernet Optical port 1--13.........
Table 1--23: GigE interface card - ASI input 1--14...................

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Table 1--24: GigE interface card - ASI output (active loop-through
of ASI/SMPTE input or TS from GigE interface card) 1--14.......
Table 1--25: GigE interface card - SMPTE310M input
(loop-through to ASI output) 1--14............................
Table 1--26: AC power source characteristics 1--15...................
Table 1--27: Transport stream card batteries 1--15...................
Table 1--28: Environmental characteristics 1--16....................
Table 1--29: Mechanical characteristics 1--16.......................
Table 1--30: Certifications and compliances 1--17....................
Table 1--31: Environmental limits and use classification for safety
certification compliance 1--19.................................

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MTM400A Specifications and Performance Verification v
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Ground Equipment Connected to the Product. Ensure that any equipment
connected to this product is grounded and at the same potential.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
The inputs are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV
circuits.
Power Disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power
source. Do not block the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all
times.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
ToAvoidFireor
Personal Injury

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vi MTM400A Specifications and Performance Verification
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
These terms may appear on the product:
HDANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
HWARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
HCAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Terms in this Manual
Symbols and Terms
on the Product

MTM400A Specifications and Performance Verification vii
Preface
This manual contains the following information about the MTM400A MPEG
Transport Stream Monitor:
HSpecifications lists the electrical, physical, and environmental specifications
of the MTM400A monitor.
HPerformance Verification contains a procedure to verify that the MTM400A
monitor is operating normally.
Product Documentation
Table i lists the product documentation supporting the MTM400A monitor.
Table i: Product documentation
Item (Tektronix part number) Purpose Location
Quick Start User Manual
(071-2492-xx English,
071-2493-xx Japanese)
Provides installation and high-level
operational overviews ++
RUI v3.0 Upgrade Technical
Reference
(071-2505-xx)
Describes the remote user interface (RUI)
changes introduced with the MTM400A
monitor
++
Release Notes
(071-2494-xx)
Describes late breaking product informa-
tion and operational issues ++
Technical Reference
(071-2495-xx)
Provides in-depth operating information
(this manual) +
Specifications and Performance
Verification Technical Reference
(071-2496-xx)
Provides complete product specifications
and a procedure for verifying the operation
of the instrument
+
Test Parameter and Configuration
File Technical Reference
(071-2497-xx)
Provides information about using test
parameters and configuration files
Programmer Manual
(071-2498-xx)
Provides information about remote
command syntax
Declassification and Security Instruc-
tions
(071-2499-xx)
Provides instructions for removing your
proprietary information from the instrument

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Table i: Product documentation (Cont.)
Item (Tektronix part number) LocationPurpose
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
(075-0972-xx)
Provides instructions for upgrading the
product firmware +
Hardware Upgrade Instructions
(075-0973-xx)
Provides instructions for installing the
optional hardware interface cards
Key:
Printed document
MTM400A product documentation CD - PDF format
Tektronix Web site - PDF format

Specifications

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Specifications
This section lists the electrical, environmental, and physical specifications of the
MTM400A monitor. All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled typical.
Typical specifications are provided for your convenience and are not guaranteed.
Electrical characteristics apply to test systems operating within the environmen-
tal conditions.
Electrical, Hardware, and Signal Specifications
Table 1- 1: Remote User Interface (RUI) platform characteristics
Characteristic Description
Minimum Specification 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium Processor (Preferred: 2 GHz)
Operating System Microsoft Windows operating systems Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Vista (Recommended: Windows XP Pro)
Disk Space 2GBfreediskspace
Ethernet 10/100-base T
Installed Software Microsoft Internet Explorer, Version 7.0 minimum;
Sun Java Runtime Environment Version 6 Update 3 minimum (1.6.0_03)
RAM 1GB
CD-ROM Drive 8x
Display 1024 x 768 pixel video monitor with 16 available colors
Table 1- 2: TS processor card - system timing clock
Characteristic Description
PCR Offset Measurement Accuracy 2.0 ppm
System Timing Clock Drift 1.0 ppm per year (maximum)

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Table 1- 3: TS processor card - ASI interface
Characteristic Description
ASI Input
Connector BNC
Transport Stream Rate 155 Mbps maximum, 250 kbps minimum
Data Format Accepts both Burst and Packet mode ASI format
Signal Amplitude 2.0 Vp-p maximum; 200 mVp-p minimum
Termination 75 Ωnominal, transformer coupled
Return Loss 10 dB min, 5 MHz to 270 MHz
Link Rate 270 Mbaud 100 ppm
ASI Output (The Output is an active loop-through of the Input.)
Connector BNC
Impedance 75 Ωnominal, transformer coupled
Transport Stream Rate Same as the ASI input
Signal Amplitude 1.0 Vp-p max, 600 mVp-p min, into a 75 Ωload
Return Loss 10 dB min at 270 MHz
Table 1- 4: TS processor card - SMPTE310M interface
Characteristic Description
SMPTE310M Input
Connector BNC
Termination 75 Ω, transformer coupled
Data Format Bi-phase coded. Compliant with SMPTE310M
Input Bit Rate 19,392,658.5 bps 2.8 ppm
Signal Amplitude 2.0 Vp-p maximum, 200 mVp-p minimum
Return Loss 10 dB min at 20 MHz
SMPTE310M Output (The Output is an active loop-through of the Input.)
Connector BNC
Output Bit Rate Same as the SMPTE310M input
Signal Amplitude 600 mV min, 1.0 V max, into a 75 Ωload
Output Impedance 75 Ω, transformer coupled
Return Loss 10 dB min at 20 MHz

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Table 1- 5: TS processor card - alarm connector
26-Pin, D-Type Connector Pin Function Description
1DGND Ground
2TTL02 TTL Output 2
3DGND Ground
4P5V 5V
5RL1NC Relay 1: Normally closed contact
6RL2NC Relay 2: Normally closed contact
7RL3NC Relay 3: Normally closed contact
8RL4NC Relay 4: Normally closed contact
9RL5NC Relay 5: Normally closed contact
10 DGND Ground
11 DGND Ground
12 TTL03 TTL Output 3
13 P5V 5V
14 RL1CC Relay 1: Common contact
15 RL2CC Relay 2: Common contact
16 RL3CC Relay 3: Common contact
17 RL4CC Relay 4: Common contact
18 RL5CC Relay 5: Common contact
19 TTL01 TTL Output 1
20 DGND Ground
21 TTLI1 TTL Input 1
22 RL1NO Relay 1: Normally open contact
23 RL2NO Relay 2: Normally open contact
24 RL3NO Relay 3: Normally open contact
25 RL4NO Relay 4: Normally open contact
26 RL5NO Relay 5: Normally open contact
Connector shell - Chassis ground

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Table 1- 6: TS processor card - alarms
Characteristic Value
Alarm Relay
Number of relays 5
Maximum Switching Current 1Amp
Maximum Switch Voltage 24 Vdc
Contact Resistance 100 milli-Ωmax
TTL Output Pins of the Alarms Output Connector
Output Type TTL open collector, requires external pull-up resistor
Logic High Voltage 2.0 V min
Logic Low Voltage 0.8 V max, sinking 100 mA
Maximum Switching Current 100 mA
TTL Input Pins of the Alarms Output Connector
Maximum Input Voltage 5.1 V
Logic High Input Voltage 2.0 V min
Logic Low Input Voltage 0.8 V max
+5 V Output, Pins 4 and 13 of the Alarms Output Connector
Output Voltage 4.9 V min, 5.1 V max, no load
Maximum Output Current 100 mA
Output Protection Fused, self resetting
Table 1- 7: TS processor card - LTC connector
LTC 2-pin connector Pin Function Description
1IN+
2IN--
Connector shell - Chassis ground
Port Specification
Type Linear time code, SMPTE standard to ANSI/SMPTE 12M - 1995
Input Voltage 2.0 V p-p differentially minimum
Table 1- 8: TS processor card - Ethernet RJ-45 connector
Characteristic Description
Connector 10/100 Base-T; RJ-45
Use only good quality screened cable; Cat 6

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Table 1- 9: QAM Annex A interface card characteristics
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 51 MHz to 858 MHz, 62.5 kHz steps
Modulation Format 16 QAM, 64 QAM, 256 QAM (compliant with DVB-C ETS 300 421)
Modulation Baud Rate, QAM A 5.0 Mbaud/s minimum, 6.952 Mbaud/s maximum
Input Signal Level --57 dBm (50 dBuV) to --27 dBm (80 dBuV), with a 16, 64, and 256 QAM input,
providing five or fewer Transport Error Flags in 10 seconds, which corresponds to
a post FEC rate of 1e-- 8
Modulation Error Ratio (with equalizer) 38 dB min, with a 64 QAM input and 256 QAM input
Receiver Bandwidth, QAM A 8 MHz nominal
Input Termination Impedance 75 Ωnominal
Input Return Loss 6 dB min, 10 dB typical, 51 MHz to 858 MHz
Loop Through Power Gain 1.5 dB to 4 dB typical, 51 MHz to 858 MHz typical
Loop Through Noise Figure 8dBtypical
Loop Through Output Return Loss Greater than 10 dB typical
Table 1- 10: QAM Annex B2 interface card characteristics
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 88 MHz to 858 MHz
Input Signal Level --64dBmto--19dBm(45dBuVto90dBuVrelativeto75Ω)
(With either a 64 or 256 QAM input, there are five or fewer Transport Error Flags
in 11 seconds, which corresponds to a post FEC rate of 1e-- 8 )
≥-55 dBm to ensure compliance to EN 55103-2 immunity
Modulation Format 64QAM, 256QAM (compliant with ITU J-83 Annex B)
Interleaving Mode Level 1 and Level 2 interleaving support compliant with all ITU J-83 Annex B,
excluding I, J = (128,7) and (128,8), and in 256 QAM excluding (8, 16) and
(16, 8)
Modulation Baud Rate 64 QAM: 5.056941 Mbaud/s
256 QAM: 5.360537 Mbaud/s
Spectrum Polarity Demodulates both Normal and Inverted IF Spectrum.
Receiver Bandwidth, QAM B 6 MHz nominal
Connector Type F type
Input Termination Impedance 75 Ωnominal
Input Return Loss 5dBtypical
Ultimate Modulation Error Ratio with Equalizer ≥37 dB with equalizer; typical

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Table 1- 11: QAM Annex B2 measurements
Characteristic Description
RF Lock RF lock is indicated by LED and Status
Input Level (Signal Strength) (Typical) Range: --64 dBm to --19 dBm (45 dBuV to 90 dBuV relative to 75 Ωs)
Resolution: 1 dB
Accuracy: 3dB
EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) (Typical) Display Range for 64 QAM: ≤1% to ≥5% rms
Display Range for 256 QAM: ≤1% to ≥2.5% rms
Resolution: 0.1%
Accuracy: 1%
MER (Modulation Error Ratio) with Equalizer
(Typical)
Display Range:
64QAM:22dBto37dB
256QAM:28dBto37dB
Resolution: 0.1 dB
Accuracy: 1 dB for MER < 25 dB; 3dbforMER25dBto34dB
(measured at --30 dBm input)
SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) (Typical) Display Range:
64QAM:22dBto37dB
256QAM:28dBto37dB
Resolution: 1 dB
Accuracy: 1 dB for SNR < 25 dB; 3dbforSNR25dBto34dB
BER (Bit Error Ratio) Pre-RS BER is displayed
TEF (Transport Error Flag) Transport Error Flags (uncorrectable error count) ina1secondwindow and 10
second window are displayed.
Constellation The RF constellation is displayed.
Table 1- 12: QAM Annex C interface card characteristics
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 88 MHz to 858 MHz, 62.5 kHz steps
Modulation Format 16 QAM, 64 QAM, 256 QAM (compliant with ITU J-83 Annex C)
Modulation Baud Rate, QAM C 4.5 Mbaud/s min; 5.5 Mbaud/s max
Input Signal Level --57 dBm (50 dBuV) to --27 dBm(80 dBuV), with a 16, 64, and 256 QAM input,
providing five or fewer Transport Error Flags in 12 seconds, which corresponds to
a post FEC rate of 1e-- 8
Modulation Error Ratio (with equalizer) 38 dB typical, with a 64 QAM input
Receiver Bandwidth, QAM C 6 MHz nominal
Input Termination Impedance 75 Ωnominal
Input Return Loss 6 dB min, 10 dB typical, 88 MHz to 858 MHz

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Table 1- 13: 8PSK/QPSK interface card characteristics with 8PSK input
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 950 MHz to 2150 MHz with 1 MHz step size
Input Signal Amplitude Range --60 dBm to --30 dBm for a CBER of <1e-- 6
Modulation Format QPSK in accordance with ETSI EN 300 421
Modulated Baud Rate 1 MBaud min, 30 MBaud max
Turbo Viterbi Values Supported 2/3, 3/4 (2.05), 3/4 (2.1), 5/6, 8/9
Turbo FEC Turbo code
Connector Style F-style
Input Termination Impedance 75 Ωnominal
Input Return Loss 4 dB min, 950 MHz to 2050 MHz typical
LNB Supply Voltage Selectable; 13.0 V 1.5 V or 18.0 V 1.5 V, with 100 Ω, 5 watt resistor load
LNB Supply Maximum Current 200 mA maximum
LNB 22 kHz Signaling Frequency 17.6 kHz min, 26.4 kHz max (22 kHz 20%)
LNB 22 kHz Signaling Amplitude 600 mV p-p with 100 Ωload
Ultimate Modulation Error Ratio (with equalizer) 26 dB with equalizer
Table 1- 14: 8PSK/QPSK interface card characteristics with QPSK input
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 950 MHz to 2150 MHz with 1 MHz step size
Input Signal Amplitude Range --60 dBm to --30 dBm for a CBER of <1e-- 6
Modulation Format QPSK in accordance with ETSI EN 300 421
Modulated Baud Rate 1 MBaud min, 30 MBaud max
Viterbi Values Supported 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8
FEC In accordance with ETSI EN 300 421
Turbo Viterbi Values Supported 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Turbo FEC Turbo code
Connector Style F-style
Input Termination Impedance 75 Ωnominal
Input Return Loss 4 dB min, 950 MHz to 2050 MHz typical
LNB Supply Voltage Selectable; 13.0 V 1.5 V or 18.0 V 1.5 V, with 100 Ω, 5 watt resistor load
LNB Supply Maximum Current 200 mA maximum
LNB 22 kHz Signaling Frequency 17.6 kHz min, 26.4 kHz max (22 kHz 20%)
LNB 22 kHz Signaling Amplitude 600 mV p-p with 100 Ωload
Ultimate Modulation Error Ratio (with equalizer) 26 dB with equalizer

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Table 1- 15: 8PSK and QPSK measurements
Characteristic Description
RF Lock RF lock is indicated by LED and Status.
Input Level (Signal Strength) Range: --60 dBm to --30 dBm; Resolution: 1 dBm; Accuracy: 5dBm;typical
EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) Display Range: ≤4.0% to ≥30.0% rms; Resolution: 0.1%;
Accuracy: 20% of reading; typical
MER (Modulation Error Ratio) with Equalizer Display Range: 10 dB to 26 dB with equalizer; Resolution: 1 dB;
Accuracy: 2 dB for range 10 dB to 20 dB; typical
SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) Display Range: 5 dB to 35 dB; Resolution: 1dB;
Accuracy: 2 dB for range from 5 dB to 30 dB; typical
Pre Reed Solomon (RS) BER (Bit Error Rate) Pre-RS BER is displayed.
Post RS BER and TEF (Transport Error Flag) Post Reed Solomon BER (TEF ratio), TEF rate, and number of Transport Error
Flags (TEF count) are displayed.
Constellation The RF constellation is displayed.
Table 1- 16: 8VSB interface card characteristics
Characteristic Description
Input Frequency Range 54 MHz to 860 MHz, VHF/UHF channels 2 to 69 (to include low VHF frequen-
cies)
Input Signal Level --72 dBm to --6 dBm (--23 dBmV to +43 dBmV)
≥--60 dBm to ensure compliance to EN 55103-2 immunity
Modulation Format 8VSB in accordance with ATSC A/53B.
Receiver Bandwidth 6MHz
Input Termination Impedance 75 Ωnominal
Connector Type F type
Input Return Loss 5 dB minimum; typical