THOR H-DVB-S2X-MOD User manual

H-DVB-S2X-MOD
DVBS2X Satellite Modulator
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1.................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 FEATURES....................................................................................................................................................4
1.3 PRINCIPLE CHART .....................................................................................................................................4
1.4 SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................5
1.5 APPEARANCE AND DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE...................................................................................................................8
2.1WHAT’S IN THE BOX.....................................................................................................................................8
2.2 INSTALLATION PREP.....................................................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Device's Installation Flow Chart Illustrated as following ： ....................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 RackRoom & Headend Install...................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.3 Grounding Requirement................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 POWER AND GROUND................................................................................................................................10
2.4 SIGNAL CABLE CONNECTION.....................................................................................................................10
2.4.1 ASI input and loop-out cable............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.4.2 RF output interface connection........................................................................................................................................ 10
.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION........................................................................................................................11
3.1 MAIN INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................................11
3.2 MENU TREE ...................................................................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 4 WEB-BASED NMS MANAGEMENT.................................................................................23
4.1 LOGIN.........................................................................................................................................................23
..........................................................................................................................................................................23
..........................................................................................................................................................................23
4.2 OPERATION................................................................................................................................................24
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................28
WARRANTY...............................................................................................................................................29

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A Note from Thor Broadcast about this Manual
Intended Audience
This user manual has been written to help people who have to use, integrate and to
install the product. Some chapters require some prerequisite knowledge in electronics
and especially in broadcast technologies and standards.
Disclaimer
No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the written
permission of Thor Broadcast.
The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued
progress in methodology, design and manufacturing. Thor shall have no liability for
any error or damage of any kind resulting from the use of this document.
Copy Warning
This document includes some confidential information. Its usage is limited to the
owners of the product that it is relevant to. It cannot be copied, modified, or translated
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Chapter 1
1.1 Overview
Thor Broadcast’s standalone modulator that has been made to abide by DVB-S2X standards
(EN302 307-2) which is a third generation broadband satellite telecommunication standard that
integratesASI and IP inputs and modulate them into a DVB-S/S2/S2X IF output.
This 1-U IP input Chassis supports BISS scrambling for easy signal distribution. It also comes
standard with 4 ASI inputs (3ASI are backups) and a 100mb. The S2X modulator can come with
CID, this is optional, and must be ordered as such.
This Modulator is the newest S2X standard used in a wide variety of application like broadcasting,
news services, broadband satellite applications. Fully compliantwith DVB-S (EN300 421), DVB-S2
(EN302 307-1) and DVB-S2X (EN 302307-2) standards.
1.2 Features
Fully compliant with DVB-S (EN300 421), DVB-S2 (EN302 307) and DVB-S2X (EN 302 307-2) standards
4 ASI inputs supporting backups (3 for backup)
IP (100M) signal input
QPSK, 8PSK, 8APSK, 16APSK, 32APSK Constellations
RF CID setting (Optional Setting, must be ordered)
Constant temperature crystal oscillator, as high as 0.1ppm stability
Support coupling 10Mhz clock output through RF output port
Support BISS scrambling
Support local and remote control with Web-server NMS
Output frequency range: 50~960MHz, 1KHz step
1.3 Principle Chart
ASI 1 Input
IP Input (100M Port) DVB-S/S2/S2X RF Output
10Mhz Input
ASI or IP input

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1.4 Specifications
ASI Input
Supporting both188 Byte Packet TS Input
4 ASI Inputs ( 3 ASI for backup)
Connector: BNC, Impedance 75Ω
IP Input
1*IP Input (RJ45, 100M TS Over UDP)
10MHz Input
1*10MHz Input (BNC Interface)
IF Output
Range:50 ~ 960 MHz, 1KHz step
Output Level Attenuation: -28.5dBm~+3 dBm, 0.5dB Step
MER≥40dB
Connector: N type, impedance 50Ω
Channel
Coding
and
Modulation
Standard
DVB-S
DVB-S2
DVB-S2X
Outer coding
RS Coding
BCH Coding
BCH Coding
Inner coding
Convolution
LDPC Coding
LDPC Coding
Constellation
QPSK
QPSK,8PSK,
16APSK,32APSK
QPSK,8PSK,
8APSK, 16APSK, 32APSK
FEC/
Convolution
Rate
1/2, 2/3, 3/4,
5/6, 7/8
QPSK: 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5,
5/6, 8/9, 9/10
8PSK: 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9,
9/10
16APSK: 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9,
9/10
32APSK: 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
QPSK: 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5,
5/6, 8/9, 9/10, 13/45, 9/20,
11/20
8PSK: 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9,
9/10, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18
8APSK: 5/9-L, 26/45-L
16APSK: 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9,
9/10,1/2-L,8/15-L, 5/9-L, 26/45,
3/5, 3/5-L, 28/45, 23/36 , 2/3-L,
25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90
32APSK: 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9,
9/10, 2/3-L, 32/45, 11/15, 7/9
Roll-off Factor
0.2,0.25,0.35
0.2, 0.25, 0.35
0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.2, 0.25, 0.35
Symbol Rate
0.05~45Msps
0.05~40Msps (32APSK);
0.05~45Msps
(16APSK/8PSK/QPSK)
0.05~40Msps(32APSK,32APSK-L
);
0.05~45 Mbps
(16APSK/8PSK/QPSK/16APSK-L/
8APSK-L)
BISS Scramble
Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode E
System
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Ethernet software upgrade
Miscellaneou
s
Dimension
482mm×410mm×44mm
Temperature
0~45℃(operation), -20~80℃(storage)
Power
100-240VAC±10%,50Hz-60Hz
1.5 Appearance and Description
Front Panel Illustration
1 2 3 4 5 6
1.
LCD Screen
2.
Indicators
Power: indicates power connection
Alarm: indicates errors
Ext 10M: indicates 10MHz outer reference clock is applied
TS Overflow: indicates the input TS bit rate is over the bandwidth of
transmission limit
DVB-S: Current Modulation is DVB-S
DVB-S2: Current Modulation is DVB-S2
ASI1-4: indicates the corresponding ASI input is chosen to modulate
3.
Up/Down/Left /Right key
4.
Enter: Confirmation key
5.
Menu key: Step-back key
6.
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Rear Panel Illustration
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1.
ASI Input ports (3 ports for backup)
2.
External 10Mhz Reference Clock Input and loop through
3.
Data Port
4.
Network Interface (NMS Management Port)
5.
IF Output
6.
Power Socket
7.
Grounding screw

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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 What’s in the Box
Thor DVB-S2X Satellite Modulator
User’s Manual
ASI Cable
Power Cord
If any item is missing or mismatching with the list above, please contact Thor 1-800-521-8467.
2.2 Installation Prep
When you install the DVB-S2X Modulator, please follow the steps below. Check the device for
missing or damage during transport
Preparing relevant environment for installation (rack room or Headend)
Install Modulator
Connect signal cables
Connecting communication port (if it is necessary)
2.2.1 Device's Installation Flow Chart Illustrated as following：
Connecting
Ground
Wire and
Power
Cord
Acquisition
Check Install
Device Setting
Parameter Running
Device
Connecting
Signal Wire
2.2.2 RackRoom & Headend Install
Item
Requirement
Machine Hall Space
When installing unit on rack, the distance between 2 rows of
machine frames should be 1.2~1.5m and the distance against
wall should be no less than 0.8m.
Machine Hall Floor
Electric Isolation, Dust Free, HVAC
anti-static material:1X107~1X1010, Grounding current
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than 450Kg/㎡)
Environment
Temperature
5~40℃(sustainable)，0~45℃(short time)
installing air-conditioning is recommended
Relative Humidity
20%~80% sustainable 10%~90% short time
Pressure
86~105KPa
Door & Window
Installing rubber strip for sealing door-gaps and dual
level glasses for window
Fire Protection
Fire alarm system and extinguisher
Power
Device power, HVAC and lighting should be independent to
each other. Device power requires AC 110V±10%, 50/60Hz
or AC 220V±10%, 50/60Hz. Please carefully check before
running.
2.2.3 Grounding Requirement
Must be operated and maintained in an area free of dust and debris.
The cover should be securely fastened, do not open the cover of the chassis when the power is on. This
will also void Thor’s manufacturer’s warranty.
After installation, securely stow away all loose cables, external antenna, and others.
Be careful when connecting a power source to the device.
Do not operate in wet or damp areas. Make sure the extension cable is in good condition
Make sure the power switch is off before you start to install the device
It is important to keep this device grounded to ensure all of the modules function correctly. Correctly
grounding the device will also help prevent any electrical interference, lightening. Etc.Also it helps
reject minor interference that may disrupt the devices ability to function smoothly. General rule of
them, make sure the device is grounded when installing anywhere.
Always use copper wire. When applied correctly the ground must be wrapped well to ensure
maximum conduction so it can reduce any high frequencies. The copper ground wire should also be
as short and thick as possible
Installer must make sure that the two ends of the ground are well conducted and have appropriate
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It is prohibited to use any other device as part of the grounding electric circuit.
The area of the conduction between the ground wire and device’s frame should be no less than 25 ㎡.
2.3 Power and Ground
Connect Power Cord
Insert one end into power supply socket, while inserting the other end to AC power.
Connect Grounding Wire
When the device solely connects to protective ground, it should not share the same ground
with any other devices. If the device shares grounding, the resistance should be smaller than
1Ω.
Caution:
Before connecting power cord to the DVB-S2X Mod, you should set the power switch to
“OFF”.
2.4 Signal Cable Connection
The signal connections include the connection of input signal cable and the connection of output
signal cable.
2.4.1 ASI input and loop-out cable
2.4.2 RF output interface connection

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Chapter 3 Operation
The front panel of the DVB-S2X Mod has any easy to use interface where the equipment can also be
conveniently operated and managed the LCD:
Keyboard Function Description:
MENU: Cancel current entered value, resume previous setting; Return to previous menu.
ENTER: Activate the parameters which need modifications, or confirm the change after
modification.
LEFT/RIGHT: Choose and set the parameters.
UP/DOWN: Modify activated parameter or paging up/down when parameter is inactivated.
LOCK: Lock the screen/cancel the lock state. After pressing the lock key, the LCD will display the
current configuring state.
3.1 Main Interface
After switching on the modulator, the LCD screen will display the device name, real-time input total bit-rate
and the maximal bit-rate the modulator can support in the first row, while the output IF frequency, Symbol
rate and FEC (Forward Error Correction) rate are displayed in the second row.
Thor DVBS2X Modulator TS=38.02/76.38Mbps
IF=0950.000MHz Symb Rate=27.500M FEC=1/2
3.2 Menu Tree
By pressing the “LOCK” key to enter the main menu, the LCD will display the following pages:
1 Alarm Status 2 System Setting
3 Output Setting 4 Network Setting
5 Saving Config 6 Loading Config
7 Factory Debug 8 Version
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submenu’s as shown:
3.2.1 Alarm Status
No Warning
Whenever an abnormal event happens, the alarm indicator will light up and it will display error content in
the submenu. For example, when there is no TS input, it shows the following:
1 No input TS
3.2.2 System Settings
By pressing UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT to choose this item, ENTER and LEFT/RIGHT to set the parameters.
The system displays following pages:
2.1 Modulate Mode 2.2 REF Clock Set
2.3 Input Mode 2.4 IP Input Set
2.5 Symbol Rate 2.6 Roll Off
2.7 FEC Rate 2.8 Pilot Insert
2.9 Parse Program 2.10 Biss Setting
3.2.2.1 Modulation Mode
2.1 Modulate Mode 01/06
[ DVB_S ] QPSK 8PSK 16APSK
After entering the submenu by pressing ENTER key, choose the “modulation mode” you require.
DVB-S: This modulator works under the DVB-S standard and the constellation is QPSK.
8PSK/16APSK/32APSK/8APSK: these options are the constellations under DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X. If any
one of the 4 options is selected as the modulation mode, the device works under DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X
with the corresponding constellation.

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3.2.2.2 Reference Clock Set
After entering the submenu by pressing ENTER key, set the reference clock source.
2.2.1 Clock Select 2.2.2 Internal Adj
Clock Select:
REF Clock Sel Internal 1/3
[ internal ] external auto
Internal: This modulator uses internal 10MHz crystal oscillator as a reference clock.
External: This modulator uses external 10 MHz input as reference clock.
Auto: The modulator will preferably select the external 10MHz input if it exists. Otherwise the modulator
will select the internal 10MHz crystal oscillator’s output as reference clock.
Internal Adjust:
Internal CLK Adjust
0.000 Hz
3.2.2.3 Input Mode
2.3.1 Mode Select 2.3.2 Normal
This modulator can receive TS in normal format. Enter 2.3.1 to set the input mode:
Input Mode Select Normal 01/02
[Normal]
Select ‘Normal’in 2.3.1 and enter 2.3.2 to select the input channel you want and press apply. At this time,
the modulator can process one channel TS from any ASI input or the IP port.
Input Normal Mode ASI 1 01/05
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Input Normal Mode IP 05/05
[IP]
ASI1/2/3/4: The input TS comes from port ASI 1 or 2 or 3 or 4.
IP IN: The input signal comes from data port.
After entering the submenu by pressing ENTER key, choose the channel the input TS comes from.
3.2.2.4 IP Input Set
When you use an IP stream as the signal source to modulate and output (Choose ‘Normal’as the input
mode under 2.3.1 and ‘IP’as the source port under 2.3.2), it needs to configured in the IP parameters
under ‘2.4 IP Input Set’according to the actual IP source to receive IP signal. Submenus are as follows:
2.4.1 IP Address 2.4.2 Port Set
2.4.3 MAC
2.4.1 IP Address
224.002.002.002
2.4.2 Port Set
21002
2.4.3 Data MAC Address
XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
3.2.2.5 Symbol rate
2.5 Symbol Rate
27.500Msps
Adjustable Range: DVB-S: 0.05-45Msps; DVB-S2: 0.05~40Msps (32APSK), 0.05~45 Msps (for
16APSK/8PSK/QPSK) ；DVB-S2X ：0.05~40Msps (for 32APSK, 32APSK-L), 0.05~45 Msps (for
16APSK/8PSK/QPSK/16APSK-L/8PSK-L)

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3.2.2.6 Roll-off Factor
2.6 Roll Off
0.35
2.6 Roll Off 1/6
[ 0.35 ] 0.25 0.20 0.15
Set the roll-off factor of the DVB-S, DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X
There are 6 possible options, including 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05.
3.2.2.7 FEC Rate
FEC Rate 01/09
[ 3/5 ] 2/3 3/4 5/6 8/9 9/10
Set FEC rate at this submenu. Different modulate modes (DVB-S/DVB-S2/DVB-S2X) and constellations have
different FEC rate options. (Refer to specifications table in Chapter 1 for details.)
3.2.2.8 Pilot Insert
This menu item is applicable to DVB-S2 modulation mode.
2.9 Pilot Insert
Off
2.9 Pilot Insert 1/1
[ Off ] On
Choose whether to insert the Pilot block.
Off: without pilots
On: with pilots
3.2.2.9 Parse Program
Select 2.9 and press Enter key, wait for a while and it displays the program number from the input channel
set under menu 2.3.2. Only after this procedure, you can view the programs when you proceed to BISS
scrambling under 2.10.2.

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Please Wait...............
Complete ! Total: 3
3.2.2.10 BISS Setting
2.10.1 Biss Mode 2.10.2 Program
2.10.3 Select ID 2.10.4 SW Data
2.10.5 Input ID 2.10.6 ESW Data
There are three BISS modes to select: Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode E.
2.10.1 Biss Mode
[Mode 0] Mode 1 Mode E
Mode 0: to not enable the BISS scrambling function.
Mode 1:When the modulator works under Mode 1, select and scramble the input programs manually by
entering submenu 2.10.2 and set SW data at submenu 2.10.4 (input 12 characters from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F).
Program
01 GXTV √
2.10.4 SW Data
0X000000000000
√: to scramble the corresponding program; X: to not scramble the corresponding program.
Shift ‘√’and ‘X’symbols with Enter and navigation buttons.
Mode E: When the modulator works under Mode E, select and scramble the input programs manually by
entering submenu 2.10.2 in the same way as Mode 1.

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Instead setting SW data under Mode 1, you will set the 2.10.3 Select ID, 2.10.5 Input ID and 2.10.6 ESW
Data under Mode E.
2.10.3 Select ID
[Device] Input
2.10.5 Input ID
0x000000000000
2.10.6 ESW Data
0X0000000000000000
3.2.3 Output Settings
Pressing UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT to choose this item, ENTER and LEFT/RIGHT to set the parameters. The
system displays following page:
3.1 IF Frequency 3.2 IF Level ATT
3.3 Spec Invert 3.4 IF Output
3.2.3.1 IF Frequency Setting
After entering the submenu by pressing ENTER key, set IF output frequency. The IF output frequency range
is from 50 to 960MHz.
3.1 IF Frequency
0950.00MHz
3.2.3.2 RF Level ATT Setting
User can set the attenuation of the RF output at this submenu. The RF attenuation range is from -28.5dB~+3
dB in 0.5db step.
3.2 RF Level ATT
-10.0 db
3.2.3.3 Spectrum Invert
This submenu works in
case ‘Input’is selected
under 2.10.3.

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User can set the Spectrum of RF output invert or not.
3.3 Spec Invert
normal
3.3 Spec Invert 1/2
[ normal ] invert
3.2.3.4 IF Output
3.4 IF Output
SINGLE
3.4 IF Output [01/03]
[ SINGLE ] MODU OFF
You can set the IF output mode for different applications.
SINGLE (Single Tone): the IF output is only carrier without modulation.
MODU (Modulation): The IF output carrier with modulation.

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Off: Turn off the IF output.
3.2.4 Network Setting
Press “Up/Down” to choose this item. “Enter” and “Left/Right” to set the parameters. The system displays
following pages.
▶4.1 IP Address 4.2 Subnet Mask
4.3 Gateway 4.4 MAC Address
▶4.5 Default Web 4.6 Data Port
Note: The MAC address is according to the factory setting, and it’s unique.
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to choose this item. “Enter” and “Left/Right” to set the parameters. The system displays following pages.
4.1 IP Address
192.168.000.136
4.2 Subnet Mask
255.255.255.000
4.3 Gateway
192.168.000.001
4.4 MAC Address
20:17:10:30:11:00
4.5 Default Web User?
▶NO Yes
4.6.1 Service IP 4.6.2 Subnet Mask
4.6.3 Gateway 4.6.4 MAC Address
4.6.1 IP Address
192.168.002.137
4.6.2 Subnet Mask
255.255.255.000
4.6.3 Gateway
192.168.002.001
4.6.4 Data MAC Address
00:72:74:76:78:7A
3.2.5 Saving Configuration
Save the current configured parameters by pressing ENTER key. The system displays following page: