TVRM75 Manual 505-003080-0001E - OBS

TVRM75
POWER ON
TVRM-75 DVB MODULATOR
ALARMS
TRANSMIT
FAULTS
TRANSMIT STORED
SYNC TRANSMITTER ON TEST MODE
ENTER CLEAR
DVB Satellite Modulator
Copyright 1996-1999 Tiernan Communications, Inc.
TVRM75 Operator Manual, Revision E, 06/21/99
TPN: 505-003080-001
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Notice
This manual and its contents are proprietary to Tiernan Communications, Inc. (Tiernan) and are intended solely for the contractual use of its customers for no other purpose than to install and operate the equipment described herein. This manual and its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and/or otherwise communicated, disclosed, or reproduced, in any way whatsoever, without prior written consent of Tiernan. Only experienced personnel should install and/or operate this equipment. Prior to installing or operating any of the equipment or parts thereof, personnel must carefully read and understand all of the contents of this manual. To properly install and operate this equipment and/or all parts thereof, personnel must strictly and explicitly follow all of the instructions in this manual. FAILURE TO COMPLETELY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING AND/OR OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT, OR PARTS THEREOF, MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT, OR PARTS THEREOF. Tiernan does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, component parts, circuits, software, or firmware described herein. Tiernan further does not convey any license under its patent, trademark, copyright, or commonlaw rights nor the similar rights of others. Tiernan further reserves the right to make any changes in any products, or parts thereof, described herein without notice. Copyright 1996-1999 Tiernan Communications, Inc.
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The contents of this manual are provided as is without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement. The contents of this publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein. These changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual. Tiernan may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this manual at any time without notice.
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WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard!

Do Not Open The Equipment! Service Only By Tiernan Communications, Inc. Gefhrliche Spannung! ffuen des Gertes und Service nur dur Tiernan Communications, Inc.
Electric Shock Hazard
DANGER!
The TVRM75 Satellite Modulator contains no userserviceable parts. Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Any attempt to do so will invalidate any and all warranties.
Contents
Introduction...........................................................................vii
About this Manual....................................................................................vii Warning Notices .......................................................................................vii Revision Record ...................................................................................... viii TVRM75 Shipping Cartons and Packing Materials .............................. ix Packing Slip ................................................................................................ ix Shipping Errors .......................................................................................... ix Cartons and Packing Materials................................................................ ix Equipment Repacking Instructions......................................................... ix
Chapter 1
OVERVIEW ............................................................................13
Introduction ............................................................................................... 13 Modulator Assemblies ............................................................................. 15 Modulator Specifications ......................................................................... 15 Fault Tree ................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 2
INSTALLATION .....................................................................21
Unpacking.................................................................................................. 21 Installation ................................................................................................. 22 Remove and Install Data Interfaces ....................................................... 24 External Connections ............................................................................... 25 Remote Connector & Pinout (J1) ............................................................ 26 Fault Connector (J2).................................................................................. 27 Transmit IF Output (CP1)........................................................................ 28 AC Power................................................................................................... 28 Ground (GND) .......................................................................................... 28 Proper Operations for Emissions (CE)................................................... 28
Chapter 3
OPERATION ..........................................................................29
Introduction ............................................................................................... 29 Front Panel................................................................................................. 30 Front Panel Keypad .................................................................................. 32 Menu System ............................................................................................. 33 Main Menu................................................................................................. 34 Configuration Menus ............................................................................... 35 Faults/Alarms Menus.............................................................................. 44 Utility Menus............................................................................................. 51 Defaults after Firmware Upgrade or Hard Reset................................. 63
Contents
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Appendix A
DATA INTERFACES..............................................................67
Description................................................................................................. 67 Software Requirement.............................................................................. 68 RS-422 Parallel/Serial Interface .............................................................. 68 Description................................................................................................. 69 Configuration ............................................................................................ 70 User Interfaces ........................................................................................... 72 Serial, J4, DB25 Female (EIA-530 Serial Data Interface) ...................... 75 RS-422 Front Panel Menus....................................................................... 78 RS-422 Remote Commands ..................................................................... 80 ASI & RS-422 Data Interface.................................................................... 82 Description................................................................................................. 83 User Interfaces ........................................................................................... 86 ASI & RS-422 Front Panel Menus ........................................................... 88 ASI & RS-422 Remote Commands.......................................................... 90
Appendix B
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION .......................................95

General........................................................................................................ 95 Message Structure..................................................................................... 95 Start Character........................................................................................... 96 Device Address ......................................................................................... 96 Command/Response ............................................................................... 96 End Character ............................................................................................ 97 Configuration Commands/Responses .................................................. 97 Stored Faults ............................................................................................ 109
Appendix C
Restoring TVRM75 Factory Defaults ................................111

Purpose..................................................................................................... 111 Factory Default for ASI Data Input ...................................................... 112 Factory Default for Serial RS422 Data Input ....................................... 115
Glossary ..............................................................................119 Index ....................................................................................129
About this Manual
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Introduction
This section describes the TVRM75 manual conventions.
About this Manual

This manual describes the installation, operation, and performance specifications of the Tiernan Communications, Inc. (Tiernan) TVRM75 and is designed to lead you through unpacking the TVRM75 and completing the setup, cabling, configuration, and operational tasks. A list of customer service contacts and procedures for returning the TVRM75 should it need repair are also included.
Warning Notices
HAZARD:
Throughout this manual you will find three types of warning notices that are designed to assist you in identifying important information. An example of each is provided below.
The Hazard symbol identifies the possibility of electric shock when you perform an operation with the TVRM75 or if you do not use the TVRM75 according to instructions.
Electric Shock Hazard
DANGER!
CAUTION:
The Caution symbol identifies an area that requires special attention to detail or poses the possibility of injury, excluding injury resulting from electric shock.
Please Read Carefully
CAUTION!
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NOTE:
The Note symbol identifies points of interest or information relevant to a procedure or process.
NOTE...
Revision Record
Revision Record
TPN: 5050030800001 Revision A, 12/20/96
Initial release of the manual.
Revision B, 03/04/98
Technical and editorial revisions. Compatible with firmware v.4.1.1+
Revision C, 12/11/98
Updated manual to reflect 8PSK options, features, and functionality. Compatible with firmware v.5.3.1+
Revision D, 01/11/99
Updated Chapter 3 added the Tx Coding Format command to the Configuration Interface Menu and updated the RS-422 Utility Interface Menu; updated Appendix A corrected the ASI and RS-422 Specifications table and the ASI Loopback J6/J7 BNC Output Connectors description. Compatible with firmware v.5.3.1+
Revision E, 6/21/99
Updated telephone and fax numbers to reflect new area code. Made minor format revisions. Compatible with firmware v.5.3.1+
TVRM75 Shipping Cartons and Packing Materials
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Packing Slip
Please verify that your company name and address are correct on the packing slip that is included with your equipment and notify Tiernan Communications Product Support if any of the information is not correct. Also, please note the purchase order number, reference line, model, and Tiernan sales order numbers and include them in any correspondence with Tiernan concerning your order. If any part of your shipment is missing, call Tiernan Communications Product Support at 858.587. 0252 or send a fax to 858.587. 0257. For immediate assistance, call our 24 hour customer service paging system at 858.587.0252, extension 500. Note that the factory shipping carton and packing materials are specially designed to protect the enclosed equipment from the excessive shocks and vibrations that can occur during shipping. Please retain the shipping carton and all of the packing materials and use them to ship the unit to a final destination or to return the unit to Tiernan for repair. Repacking instructions are listed in the following section. To repack the TVRM75 for shipment to another location or to return the unit to Tiernan for repair, please use the original shipping carton and packing materials. Before you begin to repack the equipment, perform the following inspections: 1. Inspect the shipping carton to ensure that it does not have any holes punched through it and that all four sides are sturdy and are firmly attached to the adjacent walls, top, and bottom of the carton. Ensure that both specially designed suspension frames are available for use in repacking the equipment. The suspension frames look like a cardboard frame with a sheet of clear plastic stretched over the opening. Inspect the two suspension frames to ensure that the cardboard frames are in one sturdy piece, and the plastic is not torn or ripped apart from the frames.
Shipping Errors
Cartons and Packing Materials
Equipment Repacking Instructions
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If you believe the carton or packing materials will not properly protect the equipment during shipping, contact Tiernan Communications Product Support.
CAUTION: Carefully Follow the Repacking Instructions
If the suspension frames are not packed into the shipping carton as instructed below, the equipment may be severely damaged during shipping and handling.
Please Read Carefully

If you believe the carton and packing materials will properly protect the equipment during shipment, repack the equipment following the instructions listed below. 1. Place the first suspension frame into the shipping carton with the plastic film side facing up and away from the bottom of the shipping carton. The plastic attached to the suspension frame must not be touching the bottom of the shipping carton. When the equipment is placed into the shipping carton, the equipment should be suspended on the top of the plastic. If the first suspension frame is placed in the shipping carton with the plastic film against the bottom of the shipping carton, the equipment will rest on the bottom of the shipping carton and will not be protected from shocks and vibrations. Place the equipment into the shipping carton and onto the center of the plastic suspension frame.
CAUTION!
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Place the second suspension frame into the shipping carton with the plastic film side facing down towards the top of the equipment. The plastic attached to the suspension frame must be placed against the top of the equipment, so that the equipment is fully suspended between the first suspension frame and the second suspension frame. When you place the second suspension frame on top of the equipment, the second suspension frame will extend higher than the top edge of the shipping carton; however, when you close the carton, the second suspension frame will easily fit into the carton. The pressure applied to the second suspension frame will help hold the equipment in place between the two suspension frames. Close the carton, and reseal the carton with adhesive tape. Once the carton is sealed, the packing materials create tension around the equipment that holds the equipment securely between the two plastic sheets and safely away from shocks and vibrations.
Introduction
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Introduction
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Chapter 1
OVERVIEW
This chapter provides a product overview, a list of the internal assemblies, and the specifications for the TVRM75 satellite modulator
Introduction
The TVRM75 is a programmable, variable-rate satellite modulator used for digital video and high-speed data applications. The modulator supports open network modes compliant with the ETSI EN 300 421/prEN 301 210 specification for Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) by satellite.
POWER ON
ALARMS
TRANSMIT
FAULTS
TRANSMIT STORED
ENTER CLEAR
A block diagram for the modulator is shown below.
P L U G -IN D ATA USER IN TE R FA C E IN TE R FA C E
SYNC H AND R A N D O M IZ E
RS CODER AND IN TE R LE AV E R
V IT E R B I C O D E R AND M A P P IN G
D ATA FILTE R AND M O D U L ATO R
TX IF
M &C TO /F R O M S Y N C H A N D R A N D O M IZ E R S C O D E R A N D IN T E R L E AV E R V IT E R B I C O D E R A N D M A P P IN G D ATA FILTE R A N D M O D U L ATO R S Y N T H E S IZE R
S Y N T H E S IZE R
R E M O TE P O R T A N D FA U LTS
The modulator utilizes a plug-in data interface module installed in the rear of the chassis. The data interface module provides flexible adaptation to the various physical and electrical interfaces found in the communications industry. Refer to Appendix A for a detailed description of the data interface module. The data rate of the modulator is programmable from 1.5 to 100 Mbit/s. The maximum symbol rate is 37.5 Msym/s. The minimum symbol rate is limited by the minimum 1.5 Mbit/s data rate.
OVERVIEW
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Modulation formats include QPSK, 8PSK, and a future option for 16QAM. Operation is based upon the DVB/DBS standard for QPSK and 8PSK. Table 1-1 lists the minimum and maximum data and symbol rates for each code rate at the Tiernan default framing type 188. See the specifications section for the maximum data rate limits for framing types 187 and 204.
Table 1-1 Minimum/Maximum Data and Symbol Rates

Code Rate QPSK 1/2 QPSK 2/3 QPSK 3/4 QPSK 5/6 QPSK 7/8 8PSK 2/3 8PSK 5/6 8PSK 8/9 16QAM Minimum Data Rate (bit/s) 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 Future Option Maximum Data Rate (bit/s) 34,558,824 46,078,431 51,838,235 57,598,039 60,477,941 69,117,647 86,397,059 92,156,863 Minimum Symbol Rate (sym/s) 1,627,660 1,220,745 1,085,106 976,596 930,091 813,830 651,064 610,372 Maximum Symbol Rate (sym/s) 37,500,000 37,500,000 37,500,000 37,500,000 37,500,000 37,500,000 37,500,000 37,500,000
The modulator incorporates concatenated error correction coding for improved signal quality. With concatenated coding, an outer ReedSolomon codec is used in tandem with an inner Viterbi or trellis type codec. The Reed-Solomon coding is DVB (based on 188, 204, 8 type code), while the Viterbi and trellis codes are based upon a constraint length K = 7 convolutional coding. This combination significantly reduces the required operating power of the satellite system. The modulator is a complete, self-contained unit in a standard, oneunit (1U) 19 rack-mountable enclosure. It includes a backlit LCD display and a 6-button keypad for user control. A status and control port (available through a 9-pin D connector at the rear of the chassis) provides either serial RS-232 or RS-485 for remote control applications. A second rear-panel 9-pin D connector provides fault/alarm status. The unit is designed to meet stringent safety and RF emissions standards, including CE Mark certification. See Chapter 2 for information regarding proper operation for CE emissions.
Modulator Assemblies
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Modulator Assemblies
The modulator consists of the following assemblies:

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TVRM75 QPSK Modulator with an ASI and RS-422 Serial Interface TVRM75 QPSK Modulator with an RS-422 Serial/Parallel Interface TVRM75 Modulator with 8PSK and an ASI and RS-422 Serial Interface
Modulator Specifications
General Specifications Transmission Format Data Rate Symbol Rate Range
Table 1-2 lists the modulator specifications.
Table 1-2 Modulator Specifications

QPSK per EN 300 421 8PSK per prEN 301 210, optional 1.5 to 100 Mbit/s, in 1 bit/s steps See Table 1 for reference Minimum symbol rate is based upon minimum data rate of 1.5 Mbit/s Maximum symbol rate is 37.5 Msym/s Symbol Rate (SR) Definition: SR = (Data Rate) x 1/(m x CRv x CRrs), where: m = modulation index CRrs = Reed-Solomon outer code rate (188/204) CRv = Viterbi/trellis inner code rate Framing Type Data Rate 187 SR x m x CRv x (187/204), < 100 Mbit/s 188 SR x m x CRv x (188/204), < 100 Mbit/s 204 SR x m x CRv x (204/204), < 100 Mbit/s Framing Type 1/2 2/3 3/4 5/6 7/8 187 34375000 45833333 51562500 57291667 60156250 188 34558824 46078431 51838235 57598039 60477941 204 37500000 50000000 56250000 62500000 65625000
Maximum Data Rate
Maximum Data Rate - QPSK
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Table 1-2 Modulator Specifications (continued)

Maximum Data Rate - 8PSK 2/3 5/6 187 68,750,000 85,937,500 188 69,117,647 86,397,059 204 75,000,000 93,750,000 Programmed rate 100 ppm QPSK: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 8PSK: 2/3, 5/6, 8/9 optional RS (204, 188, t = 8) Framing Type 8/9 91,666,667 92,156,863 100,000,000
Data Rate Tolerance Modulation Type & Inner Code Rate Outer Code Rate (Reed-Solomon) Interleaving Spectral Shaping Scrambling Front Panel Interface M&C Interface Fault Interface Input Power Physical: Size Weight Environmental Temperature Humidity Modulator Specifications Transmit IF Output
Depth 12, per EN 300 421 and prEN 301 210 Square-root raised cosine, = 0.35 per EN 300 421 and prEN 301 210 EN 300 421, prEN 301 210, or none Keypad + LCD with backlighting RS-232/RS-485, 9-Pin D female, serial, asynchronous FORM-C, 9-Pin D female 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz Universal Type, 50W Maximum 19 W x 1.75 H x 14 D (1RU) < 10 lbs. 0 to +50C (Operating) -40 to +70C (Storage) < 90%, non-condensing 50 to 180 MHz, 2.5 kHz steps -20 to +5 dBm in 0.1 dB steps ( 0.5 dB accuracy) 18 dB return loss minimum Refer to Table 1 75 50 BNC, female -55 dBc minimum in 4 kHz bandwidth relative to unmodulated carrier -60 dBm minimum when TX carrier = OFF -36 dBc maximum +/- 10 ppm
Modulation and Coding Formats Transmit IF Impedance Optional Transmit IF Impedance IF Output Connector Transmit Spurious Transmit Carrier Isolation AC Line Spurious Reference Stability
Modulator Specifications
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Transmit Carrier Phase Noise (Single Sideband) Carrier Max Offset (Hz) dBc/Hz -66 100 Hz -76 1 kHz -86 10 kHz -96 100 kHz -96 1 MHz 0.2 dB, maximum; 2, maximum 30 dB, minimum DVB and None Within EN 300 421 and prEN 301 210 TX Fault, TX Alarm, Common Equipment RS-485 (2-/4-wire), or RS-232 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200 bit/s ASCII 7 bits with odd/even parity; 8 bits with no parity 2 Odd, Even, or None Range: 1 to 255 Data Rate Scrambler On/Off (Test Mode) DVB Framing Type (None, 188, 204) Modulation Type: QPSK Code Rate (Viterbi/trellis) Spectral Mask, DVB Transmit IF Frequency Transmit Output (On/Off) Transmit Output Power Level Spectral Inversion: Normal/Inverted
Amplitude and Phase Imbalance Carrier Null Scrambling Group Delay Fault Specifications Status Relays Remote Control Specifications Asynchronous Serial Interface Baud Rate Serial Format Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Remote Port Addressing Signals Controlled: Data
Modulation, Coding
Carrier
OVERVIEW
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Test (Where Applicable) Pure Carrier Dual Carrier (Carrier Null) Offset Carrier (Single Sideband) Data Loopback LED Test Reset Date and Time Software/Firmware Version and Unit Identification Display Contrast All Other Configuration Items Modulator Rate Modulator Configuration Modulator/Coder Configuration Programming Interface Configuration Modem Faults Modulator Interface Common Equipment All other configuration items Loss of Clock, or Out of Tolerance Data Stable, all 1s (AIS), or all 0s Loss of Synchronization IF Synthesizers Non-volatile Will maintain current configuration for at least one year without prime power
General
Status
Faults
Configuration Retention
Fault Tree
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Fault Tree
FLT LED On On On On On On On On
Table 1-3 lists the modulator fault tree information.
Table 1-3 Modulator Fault Tree

PARAMETER Modulator IF Synthesizer Data Clock SYN I Channel Q Channel AGC Level Module IF Module Configuration TX Interface Frame SYNC Data Stable/AIS Clock PLL Clock Activity FIFO Interface Module Data Format CEQ Battery/Clock -12 Volt Supply +12 Volt Supply +5 Volt Supply Controller FLT RLY On On On On On On On On RF OUT Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off On On On On Off On On On On On On On On On On On On On On ALM LED ALM RLY TX AIS On On On On On On On On On On On Off SYNC LED COM EQ FLT INTERFACES All All All All All All All All All All All All All 2
On On On On
The following list identifies the interface: 1. 2. EIA-422 ASI
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Unpacking
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Chapter 2
INSTALLATION
This chapter provides unpacking and installation instructions, and a description of external connections.
CAUTION
The equipment contains parts and assemblies sensitive to damage by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Use ESD precautionary procedures when touching, removing, or inserting PCBs.
Unpacking
The modulator and manual are packaged in pre-formed, reusable, cardboard cartons containing foam spacing for maximum shipping protection.
Do not use any cutting tool that will extend more than 1 into the container. This can cause damage to the modulator.
CAUTION
To remove the modulator: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Cut the tape at the top of the carton indicated by OPEN THIS END. Remove the cardboard/foam space covering the modulator. Remove the modulator, manual, and power cord from the carton. Save the packing material for storage or reshipment purposes. Inspect the equipment for any possible damage incurred during shipment. Check the equipment against the packing list to ensure the shipment is correct. Refer to installation section for instructions.
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Installation
A complete modulator consists of the TVRM75 main unit and an optional plug-in data interface. The modulator is shipped with the data interface installed in the main unit. Changing a data interface is easily accomplished in the field and does not require disassembly of the main unit. For information on removing and installing data interface modules refer to section on removing and installing data interfaces. Install the modulator as follows: 1. Mount the modulator chassis in the assigned position of the equipment rack. Support the modulator by the rack-mounted brackets or a rack-mounted shelf. s If a data interface is to be installed, follow the steps described in the section on Data Interface Installation.
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For a custom rack installation, refer to the chassis dimensional drawing in Figure 2-1.
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Connect the cables to the proper locations on the rear panel. For connector pinouts, placement, and function refer to the section on external connections. The modulator will turn on automatically when the primary power connection is made (plugged in). Before plugging in the modulator, become familiar with the front panel operation in Chapter 3. The modulator will initiate a self-test function. If there is any problem with the installation, contact Tiernans Customer Support Department.
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1 4.0
IERNAN
1 9.0
1.25
Figure 2-1
Dimensional Drawing
Note: All dimension are listed in inches.
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Remove and Install Data Interfaces
The data interface is a removable, plug-in module that provides a terrestrial connection to the modulator. An interface, shown in Figure 2-2, consists of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) attached to a faceplate. The faceplate contains connectors appropriate for the interface type and two captive, mounting screws.
J 3 PARA LLEL
J4 SERIAL
J5 AU X
Figure 2-2
Typical Data Interface Module
Note: After a different interface type has been installed, the modulator recognizes the change upon power up, and defaults to valid interface parameters.
To avoid damaging the modulator, always disconnect the power before removing or installing a data interface.
CAUTION
External Connections
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Data Interface Removal

1. 2. 3. 4. Disconnect power from the modulator. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws on the faceplate of the data interface. Grasp the data interface by the faceplate handle. Carefully pull the data interface out of the slot.
Data Interface Installation

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Disconnect power from the modulator. Grasp the data interface by the faceplate handle. Locate the opening at the rear of the modulator. Carefully align the data interface with the card guides inside the modulator and insert the data interface into the opening. Push the data interface firmly into the slot, ensuring a good connection. Align the captive screws located on the faceplate with the holes on the modulator rear panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws.
P R IM E PO W ER
The connectors for the main unit are shown in Figure 2-3 and identified in Table 2-1. The connectors for each plug-in data interface are described in Appendix A.
GR OUND
J1 R E M O T E
J2 FA U LT
D ATA IN T E R FA C E C O N N E C TION S
C P 1 TX -IF
Figure 2-3
Rear Panel
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Table 2-1 Rear Panel Connectors

Name Remote Fault IF Output Prime Power GND Data Interface Connectors Ref. Desig. J1 J2 CP1 None None Type 9-pin D Female 9-pin D Female BNC-F Standard #10-32 Stud Function Configuration and Status Relay Faults Transmit IF AC Power Input Chassis Ground
See Appendix A
The use of each connector is described in the following paragraphs.
Remote Connector & Pinout (J1)
The remote control connection is a 9-pin female D connector located on the rear panel of the modulator. Screw locks are provided for mechanical security of the mating connector. The remote connector provides a means for issuing commands and determining the unit status. This connector provides RS-232, RS-485 (2-wire), and RS-485 (4-wire) operation. The communications protocol and the control and status commands are described in Appendix B.
Table 2-2 provides the pinout of the J1 connector.
Table 2-2 Remote Connector Pinout (J1)

Signal Function RS-232 GND RXD TXD RS-485 (2-Wire) GND N/A N/A RS-485 (4-Wire) GND N/A N/A REM1 REM2 REM3 1 2 3 GND I O Name Pin # Type
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Table 2-2 Remote Connector Pinout (J1) (continued)

N/A GND DSR RTS CTS(I) N/A +RX/+TX -RX/-TX N/A N/A +RX/+TX -RX/-TX +TX(O) -TX(O) N/A N/A +RX(I) -RX(I) REM4 REM5 REM6 REM7 REM8 REM9 4 5 6 7 8 9 I/O I/O I O I/O I/O
Fault Connector (J2)
The fault interface connection is a 9-pin female D connector located on the rear panel of the modulator. Screw locks are provided for mechanical security on the mating connector. The fault connector provides FORM-C contact closures for fault reporting. The two FORM-C summary fault contacts are Modulator and Common Equipment. To obtain a system summary fault, connect all of the FORM-C contacts in parallel. Table 2-3 provides the pinout of the J2 connector. Units with firmware 4.1.4 or later operate as shown in Table 2-3. The last three columns of the table show which pins of the connector have continuity when the status of the TVRM-75 is either OK, Faulted, or Power OFF.
Table 2-3 Fault Status Relay Connector Pinout (J2)

Signal Function Common Equipment Fault Name CE_NO CE_COM CE_NC MOD_NO MOD_C MOD_NC Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fault/Alarm OK Power OFF
2-3
1-2
2-3
Modulator Fault
5-6
4-5
5-6
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Table 2-3 Fault Status Relay Connector Pinout (J2) (continued)

Signal Function Modulator Alarm Name ALM_NO ALM_COM ALM_NC Pin # 7 8 9 Fault/Alarm OK Power OFF
7-8
8-9
8-9
Transmit IF Output (CP1) AC Power
CP1 is a BNC connector for the transmit IF signal output. The output impedance is 75 (50 optional). The output is a modulated carrier between 50 and 180 MHz. The AC power is supplied to the modulator by a standard, detachable, non-locking, 3-prong power cord. This cord connects to a fused, ESCtype power receptacle. The fuse is a 2A, Slow-blow, metric fuse. Normal input voltage is 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz. The modulator will automatically switch between ranges. Typical power consumption is less than 40W. Refer to Chapter 1 for specifications.
Ground (GND)
A #10-32 stud is available on the rear panel for the purpose of connecting a common chassis ground among all of the equipment. Note: A safety ground is provided through the AC power connector.
Proper Operations for Emissions (CE)
Note: The European EMC Directive (EN55022, EN50082-1) requires using properly shielded cables for DATA I/O. These cables must be double shielded from end-to-end, ensuring a continuous ground shield.
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Chapter 3
OPERATION
This chapter describes modulator operation from the front panel, and provides an explanation of command functions. For remote control operation information, refer to Appendix B.
Introduction
The TVRM75 has three general modes of operation controlled by the DVB Framing Type command in the Configuration Interface menu, described in the section on the Configuration Interface Menu. Refer to Table 3-1 for a description of the three modes.
Table 3-1 Mode Description

Mode 188 Description The modulator locks to an incoming DVB/MPEG2 frame structure consisting of 1 sync byte (047 hex) and 187 bytes of data. The frame structure is acquired and 16 bytes of Reed-Solomon check bytes are added to create a satellite frame of 204 bytes. The modulator expects an incoming 204-byte frame structure consisting of 1 sync byte (047 hex) plus 187 bytes of data and 16 bytes reserved for check bytes. The modulator acquires the frame structure and fills the ReedSolomon bytes into the 16 reserved bytes, in a 204-byte satellite frame. In this mode there is no incoming frame structure. The modulator creates a frame consisting of one sync byte (047 hex), followed by 187 bytes of data plus 16 Reed-Solomon check bytes. The resulting satellite frame is 204 bytes.
204
None (187)
The different data interfaces with various data formats are all condensed into one of these three formats for operation. Control functions and status readings are accessible through the front panel keypad/LCD display or the rear panel remote port.
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Front Panel
The modulator front panel enables the user to control modulator configuration parameters and display the modulator status.
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Figure 3-1
Front Panel
The front panel features include:

s s s
32-character, 2-line LCD display 6-button keypad for local control 7 LEDs to provide overall status at a glance
All functions are accessible at the front panel by entering one of four pre-defined Function Select categories:
s s s s
Configuration Faults/Alarms Stored Faults/Alarms Utility
The seven LEDs on the front panel indicate:

s s s
Alarms Summary fault information General modulator status
Refer to Table 3-2 for indicator descriptions.
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Table 3-2 LED Indicator Description

Name LED Description
Alarms
Transmit Yellow A transmit function is in an alarm condition.
Faults
Transmit Stored Red Yellow A fault condition exists in the transmit chain. A fault has been logged and stored. The fault may or may not be active.
Status
Power On Sync Green Green Power is applied to the modulator. The modulator is synchronized to the data in the selected framing mode. The LED is continuously lit when the DVB Framing Type is NONE. Transmitter is currently ON. This indicator reflects the actual condition of the transmitter, as opposed to the programmed condition. Flashes when the modulator is in a test configuration.
Transmitter On
Green
Test Mode
Yellow
At system level, a fault simultaneously activates the modulator fault relay, MF, a TTL-OC fault indication, and turns on the red Transmit Fault LED. This condition is used by redundancy switches to cause a switch-over to replace a failed unit. An alarm condition turns on the yellow Transmit Alarm LED and activates the Modulator alarm relay. Alarms DO NOT activate the fault indications described above.
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Front Panel Keypad
The front panel keypad permits local operation of the modulator. The keypad consists of six keys. Each key provides one or more logical functions.
E N TE R C LE AR
Figure 3-2
s
Keypad
ENTER key used to select a displayed function or to execute a modem configuration change. CLEAR key used to back out of a selection or to cancel a configuration change which has not been executed using [ENTER]. Pressing [CLEAR] generally returns the display to the previous selection. Left and Right Diamond Keys used to move to the next selection or to move the cursor for certain functions.
Note: Throughout this chapter, [] and [] are used to indicate left and right diamond keys.
Top and Bottom Diamond Keys used primarily to change configuration data (numbers). At times, they are also used to move from one section to another.
Note: Throughout this chapter, [] and [] are used to indicate top and bottom diamond keys.
The modulator responds by beeping whenever a key is pressed:

s
A single beep indicates a valid entry and the appropriate action was taken. A double beep indicates an invalid entry or a parameter is not available for operation.
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Menu System
To access and execute all functions, refer to Figures 3-3 through 3-13. Use the main menu in Figure 3-3 as a quick reference for accessing the modulator functions. When prime power is applied to the modulator, the base level of the menu system displays the sign-on message:
s
Line 1 of the sign-on message is the modulator model number and type Line 2 is the version number of the firmware
The main level of the menu system is Function Select. To access this base menu level, press either [] or []. From the Function Select menu, use [] or [] to select one of the functional categories:
s s s s
Configuration Faults/Alarms Stored Faults/Alarms Utility
When the desired function is displayed, select that menu by pressing [ENTER]. After entering the appropriate functional menu, press [] or [] to move to the desired function. To return to the previous menu or to exit a function, press [CLEAR].
Notes:
1. 2. Figures 3-3 through 3-15 list the front panel menu selections. Menus that are specific to certain modulator configurations are only accessible after selecting the appropriate modulator configuration. This prevents incompatible parameters from accidentally being selected.
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Main Menu
TV R M 75 M O D V E R: 4.1.4
FU N CTIO N S E LE C T C O NFIG UR A T IO N
FU N CTIO N S E LE C T FA U LTS /A LA R M S (Figure 3-7)
FU N CTIO N S E LE C T S TO R E D FLTS /A LM S (Figure 3-8)
FU N CTIO N S E LE C T U TILITY
C O NFIG UR A T IO N M O D U LA TO R (Figure 3-4)
U TILITY M O D U LA TO R (Figure 3-9)
C O NFIG UR A T IO N IN TE R FA CE (Figure 3-5)
U TILITY IN TE R FA CE (Figure 3-10)
C O NFIG UR A T IO N SAVE (Figure 3-6)
U TILITY S Y S TE M (Figure 3-11)
C O NFIG UR A T IO N R E C A LL (Figure 3-6)
U TILITY M O D O P TIO N S (Figure 3-12)
K e y:
A C C ES S T O S U BM E N U C O N D IT IO N AL O R O P T IO N -D EP EN D EN T P arameter Information
U TILITY FA C TO R Y S E TU P (Figure 3-13)
Figure 3-3
Main Menu
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Configuration Menus
Modulator configuration may be viewed or changed by entering the Configuration level from the Function Select menu on the front panel. After entering the Configuration menu, press [] or [] to select Modulator, Interface, Save, or Recall. Enter the selected configuration menu by pressing [ENTER]. Press [] or [] to view the selected configuration parameters. To change a configuration parameter, press [ENTER] to begin the change process. Press [] or [] to make the changes. After the changes are made and the display represents the correct parameters, execute the changes by pressing [ENTER]. After [ENTER] is pressed, the necessary programming is initiated by the modulator. To undo a parameter change prior to executing it, simply press [CLEAR]. The modulator configuration functions are described in the following paragraphs.
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Configuration Modulator Menu

TVRM 75 M O D V E R : 4.1.4 F U N C T IO N S E LE C T C O N FIG U R A T IO N C O N FIG U R A T IO N M O DULATO R
T X-D R Q P S K 1 /2 (D a ta R a te )
T X-S R Q P S K 1 /2 (S ym b o l rate)
T X-IF F R E Q U E N C Y
T X-IF O U T P U T
Q P S K 1 /2 , 3 /4 , 7 /8 , 2 /3 , 5 /6 8 P S K 2 /3, 5 /6, 8 /9 1 b it/s step s lim ite d by c od e ra te a n d interfa ce
Q P S K 1 /2 , 3 /4 , 7 /8 , 2 /3 , 5 /6 8 P S K 2 /3, 5 /6, 8 /9 1 b it/s step s lim ite d by c od e rate a n d in te rfa ce
5 0 to 18 0 M H z (in 2.5 k H z ste p s)
O N , O F F, M O R E
P R E S S E N T E R TO T U R N O N TX-IF
T X-IF O U T P U T = O N ON OFF
T X P O W E R LE V E L
SCRAMBLER (re fer to n o te )
C A R R IE R M O D E
+ 5 .0 to -20 .0 d B m
ON OFF
N O R M A L-M O D U LA T E D D U A L -C W O F FS E T-C W C E N T E R -C W
Key:
AC C ESS TO SU BM EN U C O N D IT IO N A L O R O P T IO N -D E P E N D E N T P a ra m e te r In fo rm a tio n
Figure 3-4
Configuration Modulator Menu
Note: The Scrambler function is related to Energy Dispersal and has no association with conditional access scrambling. To avoid any confusion, Scrambler is referred to as Energy Dispersal on newer versions of the TVRM75.
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Configuration Modulator Menu (refer to Figure 3-4)

TX-DR QPSK 1/2 Programs the modulator data rate (DR) from 1.5 to 100 Mbit/s, in 1 bit/s steps, limited by code rate and data interface. On entry, the current data rate is displayed with the flashing cursor on the first character. Press [ ] or [] to move the flashing cursor. Press [] or [] to increment or decrement the digit at the flashing cursor. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Notes: 1. When [ENTER] is pressed to change the data rate, the transmitter is automatically turned off to prevent the possible swamping of other channels. Another menu is displayed that allows the operator to turn the transmitter on again, simply by pressing [ENTER]. 2. 3. 4. Programming is done by either data rate or symbol rate. Data rate refers to the equivalent serial data rate at the data interface connector. Symbol rate refers to the modulation rate after framing, trellis (Viterbi) coding, and Reed-Solomon coding are applied. The framing type (see Section 3.2.5.2) selection affects the symbol rate (if programming from the data rate [TX-DR] menu), or the data rate (if programming from the symbol rate [TX-SR] menu). If data rate is programmed, the symbol rate menu is updated to reflect the code rate and framing selections. If symbol rate is programmed, the data rate display is similarly updated.
TX-SR QPSK 1/2
Programs the modulator symbol rate (SR) from 1 to 37.5, in 1 sym/s steps, limited by code rate and data interface. On entry, the current symbol rate is displayed with the flashing cursor on the first character. Press [] or [] to move the flashing cursor. Press [] or [] to increment or decrement the digit at the flashing cursor. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Notes: 1. When [ENTER] is pressed to change the symbol rate, the transmitter is automatically turned off to prevent the possible swamping of other channels. Another menu is displayed that allows the operator to turn the transmitter on again, simply by pressing [ENTER]. 2. 3. 4. Programming is done by either data rate or symbol rate. Data rate refers to the equivalent serial data rate at the data interface connector. Symbol rate refers to the modulation rate after framing, trellis (Viterbi) coding, and Reed-Solomon coding are applied. The framing type (see Section 3.2.5.2) selection affects the symbol rate (if programming from the data rate [TX-DR] menu), or the data rate (if programming from the symbol rate [TX-SR] menu). If data rate is programmed, the symbol rate menu is updated to reflect the code rate and framing selections. If symbol rate is programmed, the data rate display is similarly updated.
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TX-IF Frequency Programs the modulator transmit frequency between 50 and 180 MHz, in 2.5 kHz steps. On entry, the current transmitter frequency is displayed with the flashing cursor on the first character. Press [] or [] to move the flashing cursor. Press [] or [] to increment or decrement the digit at the flashing cursor. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Note: When [ENTER] is pressed to change the transmitter frequency, the transmitter is automatically turned off to prevent the possible swamping of other channels. Another menu is displayed that allows the operator to turn the transmitter on, simply by pressing [ENTER] again. Programs the modulator output to ON, OFF, or MORE. On entry, the current status of the output is displayed. Press [] or [] to select ON or OFF. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Note: Pressing [ENTER] when MORE is displayed displays the menu for toggling TX-IF ON and OFF. In this mode, the carrier is turned ON [] or OFF [] without having to press [ENTER]. Programs the modulator output power level from +5 to -20 dBm, in 0.1 dBm steps. On entry, the current transmitter power level is displayed with the flashing cursor on the first character. Press [] or [] to increase or decrease the output power level in 0.1 dB steps. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Programs the scrambler ON or OFF. On entry, the current status of the DVB Scrambler is displayed. Press [] or [] to select ON or OFF. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Note: The Scrambler function is related to Energy Dispersal and has no association with conditional access scrambling. To avoid any confusion, Scrambler is referred to as Energy Dispersal on newer versions of the TVRM75.
TX-IF Output
TX Power Level
Scrambler
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Carrier Mode Programs the modulator for continuous wave mode. Four modes of operation are available: NORMAL-MODULATED, DUAL-CW, OFFSET-CW, and CENTER-CW modes. To change modes, enter the Carrier Mode Menu and select the desired mode. NORMAL-MODULATED: Normal modulated data. The Carrier Mode is in the OFF position for data modulation. DUAL-CW Mode: A test mode that generates a dual side-band suppressed carrier signal. Side-bands are one-half the symbol rate from the carrier. This is used to check the channel balance and carrier null. OFFSET-CW Mode: A test mode that generates a single upper side-band suppressed carrier signal. The upper side-band is one-quarter the symbol rate from the carrier. This is used to check the quadrature. CENTER-CW Mode: A test mode that generates a carrier at the current modulator frequency. This can be used to measure the output frequency. Note: Selecting any mode other than NORMAL-MODULATED turns on the TX-IF Output. When NORMAL-MODULATED is selected, TX-IF Output is turned off. Press [ENTER] again to turn on TX-IF Output.
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Configuration Interface Menu

T V R M 75 M O D V E R : 4 .1.4 F U N C TIO N S E L E C T C O N F IG U R A T IO N C O N F IG U R A T IO N IN T E R FA C E
TX CLO CK PHASE
TX DATA PHASE
2 04 7 P A T T E R N
TX SYNC SELECT
NORMAL IN V E R T
NORMAL IN V E R T
OFF ON
E XT S Y N C CORR ON DAT A U TO D E T E C T
TX DATA FAULT
T X C L K A C T IV IT Y
D V B FR A M IN G T Y P E
In te rfac e Lo o p ba ck
NONE A IS D A TA S T A B L E
A LA R M FAULT
1 88 2 04 NONE N o te : P re ss in g E n te r in th is m en u tu rn s o ff T X-IF OUTPUT.
ON OFF (A S I Interfa ce M o d e O nly)
Key:
AC C ESS TO SU BM EN U C O N D IT IO N A L O R O P T IO N -D E P E N D E N T P a ra m e te r In fo rm a tio n
P R E S S E N TE R T O T U R N O N T X-IF
Figure 3-5
Configuration Interface Menu
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Configuration Interface Menu (refer to Figure 3-5)

TX Clock Phase Programs Transmit Clock phase to NORMAL or INVERT. On entry, the current setting for the TX Clock Phase is displayed. Press [] or [] to select NORMAL or INVERT. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Programs Transmit Data phase to NORMAL or INVERT. On entry, the current setting for the TX Data Phase is displayed. Press [] or [] to select NORMAL or INVERT. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Programs the transmitter to ON or OFF to insert a 2047 pattern instead of the normal transmit data. Upon entry, the current status is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Programs the transmitter to use one of the following methods of synchronization: EXT SYNC (sync pulse) (See Note) CORR ON DAT (data sync byte) (See Note) AUTO DETECT (automatic detection) Note: Available only on interfaces with an external SYNC signal. Upon entry, the current TX Sync Select is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Transmit data fault. Press a directional key to select one of the following modes: NONE: The transmit interface alarm DATA/AIS is not activated. Alarm Indication Signal (AIS): Sets transmit interface alarm DATA/AIS to monitor an alarm condition of all 1s from customer data input to the modulator. DATA STABLE: Sets transmit interface fault DATA/AIS to monitor an alarm condition of all 1s or 0s. This is referred to as a datastable condition, which means that the data is not transitioning. Upon entry, the current TX Data Fault that is being monitored is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Note: Detection of these conditions produces an alarm indication, not a fault.
TX Data Phase
2047 Pattern
TX Sync Select
TX Data Fault
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Configuration Interface Menu (refer to Figure 3-5)

TX CLK Activity Sets the response of the modulator when either a loss of clock activity or a clock out of tolerance condition is detected. The response generates either an alarm or fault based on the selection below: Alarm Fault Upon entry, the new response is indicated. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. The alarm condition is indicated for the Alarm selection. When Fault is selected, an indication is produced that causes redundancy switchover. Programs the DVB framing type for 188, 204, or NONE. The framing type describes the format of the data into the modulator. The equivalent serial data rate at the data interface connector is based upon the clock rate of the incoming data stream. Refer to Section 3.1 for information on the different framing types. Upon entry, the current status of the DVB framing type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Note: When [ENTER] is pressed to change the framing type, the transmitter is automatically turned off to prevent the possible swamping of other channels. Another menu is displayed that allows the operator to turn the transmitter on again, by pressing [ENTER]. Displays the Interface Loopback selection of either ON or OFF. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. In the On mode, the Test Mode LED illuminates yellow. Note: This option available only with VER 5.3.1 and later. Displays the TX coding format for either AMI, B8ZS, HDB3 or B3ZS. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change.
DVB Framing Type
Interface Loopback
TX Coding Format
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Configuration Save and Recall Menus

T VR M 75 M O D V ER : 4.1.4 F U N C TIO N S ELE C T C O N FIG U R AT IO N C O N FIG U R AT IO N S AV E M EN U
C O N FIG U R AT IO N xx S AV E
xx = 1 to 10
T VR M 75 M O D V ER : 4.1.4
F U N C TIO N S ELE C T C O N FIG U R AT IO N
C O N FIG U R AT IO N R E C A LL M E N U
C O N FIG U R AT IO N xx R E C A LL
K ey:
xx = 1 to 10
ACCESS TO SUBM ENU C O N D IT IO N A L O R O P T IO N -D E P E N D E N T P a ra m e te r In fo rm a tio n
Figure 3-6
Configuration Save and Recall Menus

Refer to Figure 3-6.
Configuration Save Menu
The Configuration Save menu allows you to program configuration parameters into memory on the M&C. There are 10 memory locations that may be used to store frequently used configuration setups. After changing the configuration parameters to the desired settings, enter the Configuration Save menu, select memory location 1 through 10 by pressing [] or [], and press [ENTER] to execute the save.
Configuration Recall Menu
The Configuration Recall menu allows the user to recall a previously saved configuration setup. Upon entry, select memory location 1 through 10 by pressing [] or []. Press [ENTER] to execute the recall.
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Faults/Alarms Menus
The Faults/Alarms level is accessible from the Function Select menu. These are similar to monitor functions, as the current status is displayed. Press [] or [] to move between the Fault/Alarm groups:
s s s
Modulator faults Transmit Interface faults Common Equipment faults
The current Faults/Alarms status is displayed on line 2 of the display in real time. Fault status is displayed as a + (plus) or - (minus) for each parameter monitored:
s s
- indicates that no fault or alarm exists. + indicates that a fault exists, and will cause switching in a redundant system. A reversed-contrast + sign appearing on the display indicates an alarm is active.
Note: Alarms do not cause switching to occur. To display labels for individual faults or alarms, press [ENTER]. Press [] or [] to move the flashing cursor to the fault or alarm to be identified. The label for that fault/alarm is immediately displayed on line 1 of the display. To exit this level of operation and return to the previous level, press [CLEAR]. The following paragraphs list the faults and alarms monitored and displayed in each group.
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Faults/Alarms Menu
T V R M 75 M O D V E R : 4.1.4
F U N C T IO N S E LE C T F A U LT S /A LA R M S
M O D U LA T O R
T X IN T E R F A C E
COMMON
IF S Y N T H E S IZ E R D A T A C LO C K S Y N I CHANNEL Q CHANNEL A G C LE V E L M O D U LE IF M O D U LE C O N F IG U R A T IO N
FRAME SYNC D A T A S T A B LE /A IS C LO C K P LL C LO C K A C T IV IT Y F IF O IN T E R F A C E M O D U LE DATA FORMAT
B A T T E R Y /C LO C K -12 V O LT S U P P LY +12 V O LT S U P P LY +5 V O LT S U P P LY C O N T R O LLE R
N otes: 1. A - indicates that no fault or alarm exists. 2. A + indicates that a fault exists, and will cause switching in a redundant system . 3. A reversed contrast + indicates an active alarm .
Key:
ACCESS TO SUBMENU C O N D IT IO N A L O R O P T IO N -D E P E N D E N T P a ra m e te r In fo rm a tio n
Figure 3-7
Faults/Alarms Menu
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Faults Menu (refer to Figure 3-7)

Fault/Alarm Possible Problem and Action
Modulator Faults Menu

IF Synthesizer Modulator IF synthesizer is faulted. This is considered a major alarm and will turn off the modulator output. Return the modulator for repair. Transmit data clock synthesizer fault. This fault is an indication that the internal clock VCO has not locked to the incoming data clock, or the internal clock synthesizer has not locked to the internal reference. This is considered a major alarm and will turn off the modulator output. Check to see that the proper data rate has been set up and selected. Verify that the incoming data rate matches what has been selected in the modulator. Verify the frequency of the input data clock to be within the lock range of 100 PPM. If the inputs to the modulator are all correct and the problem still exists, replace the modulator and return it for repair. Activity alarm for the I channel digital filter. This alarm is considered a major alarm, and will turn off the modulator IF output. An alarm in this position indicates either a fault in the scrambler, or if the scrambler is disabled, it indicates a loss of incoming data. If the fault is active with the scrambler turned off, check to see that there is input data at the DATA I/O connector. If data is present, the problem could be in the interface section. If the fault is active with the scrambler turned on, the problem could be in the modulator section. Return the modulator for repair. Activity alarm for the Q channel digital filter. Follow the same procedure as for the I channel. Output power automatic gain control level fault. Indicates that the level at the modulator output is not the level that is programmed. Replace the modulator and return it for repair.
Data Clock Syn
I Channel
Q Channel
AGC Level
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Module Modulator module fault. Typically indicates the modulator will not program. This could indicate a problem in the interface between the modulator and M&C due to modulator firmware being installed incorrectly, or a pin not making contact. Verify the modulator firmware is correctly installed. If the problem still exists, return the modulator for repair. IF module fault. Typically indicates the IF module is not responding. Modulator configuration fault. Indicates the modulator cannot execute a programmed configuration parameter.
IF Module Configuration
Transmit Interface Faults Menu

Frame Sync Indicates that the modulator cannot synchronize to the data in the selected framing mode. Data or AIS. When data fault is selected in the Interface Configuration menu, the fault indicates a data stable condition. This indicates the data is all 1s or 0s (i.e., data is not transitioning). When AIS is selected, the alarm indicates the data is all 1s from customer data input to the modem. When None is selected in the Configuration Interface menu, the TX Data/ AIS Fault/Alarm is not activated. Note: AIS is an alarm, not a switching fault. Transmitter phase-locked loop fault. Indicates the transmitter Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) is not locked. Activity detector alarm of the selected interface transmit clock. The interface will fall back to the internal clock when this alarm is active. Note: Refer to the Configuration Interface menu (Figure 3-5), TX CLK ACTIVITY. This menu permits selection of a fault or an alarm indication for clock activity. This fault indicates a data under-run/over-run condition. Interface module fault. Indicates a problem in programming the interface. This could indicate a problem in the M&C, or in the interface between the interface section and M&C. Return the modulator for repair. This fault indicates a fault with the formatted data.
Data Stable/ AIS
Clock PLL
Clock Activity
FIFO Interface Module
Data Format
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Common Equipment Faults Menu
Battery/Clock M&C battery voltage or clock fault. Indicates a low voltage in the memory battery. Typically will be active when a modulator has been Hard Reset, or the firmware has been changed. When a Hard Reset has been executed or the firmware has been changed, this fault will typically be active when the modulator is first turned on. It should clear automatically as the battery charges up. -12V power supply fault. Indicates a high or low voltage condition. Level is 5%. Check for a short on the -12V line from the power supply or on the board. Check TP2 on the M&C section to verify the proper -12V monitor voltage (1.06V). If this voltage is not correct, it will verify that the -12V supply is not at the proper level. This would indicate the power supply is faulted. Return modulator for repair. +12V power supply fault. Use the same procedure as with -12V fault. To verify the +12V power supply voltage, check TP4 on the M&C. A voltage of 3.81V will be monitored when the +12V is at the proper level. +5V power supply fault. Use the same procedure as with -12V fault. To verify the +5V power supply voltage, check TP5 on the M&C section. A voltage of 2.5V will be monitored when the +5V is at the proper level. Controller fault. Indicates loss of power in the M&C card. Typically indicates the controller has gone through a power on-off cycle.
-12 Volt Supply
+12 Volt Supply
+5 Volt Supply
Controller
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Stored Faults/Alarms Menu
T V R M 75 M O D V E R : 4.1.4
F U N C T IO N S E LE C T STORED F LT S /A LM S
M O D U LA T O R x
T X IN T E R F A C E x
COMMON x
C LE A R ??
S T O R E D T IM E /D A T E H H :M M :S S /M M -D D -Y Y (F A U LT LA B E L) IF S Y N T H E S IZ E R D A T A C LO C K S Y N I CHANNEL Q CHANNEL A G C LE V E L M O D U LE IF M O D U LE C O N F IG U R A T IO N
S T O R E D T IM E /D A T E H H :M M :S S /M M -D D -Y Y (F A U LT LA B E L) FRAME SYNC D A T A S T A B LE /A IS C LO C K P LL C LO C K A C T IV IT Y F IF O IN T E R FA C E M O D U LE
S T O R E D T IM E /D A T E H H :M M :S S /M M -D D -Y Y (F A U LT LA B E L) B A T T E R Y /C LO C K -12 V O LT S U P P LY +12 V O LT S U P P LY +5 V O LT S U P P LY C O N T R O LLE R
S T O R E D F A U LT S
C LE A R ?? YES
N otes: 1. x = 0 to 9. 2. Stored tim e/date w ill alternate. H H :M M :S S , M M -D D -YY, or N O F AU LT . K ey:

A C C ES S T O S U BM E N U C O N D IT IO N A L O R O P T IO N -D E PE N D E N T P a ra m e te r In fo rm a tio n
Figure 3-8
Stored Faults/Alarms Menu

Stored Faults/Alarms Menus
The modulator stores the first 10 (Flt0 through Flt9) occurrences of fault status changes in each of the three major fault categories. Each fault status change is stored with the time and date of the occurrence. Stored faults may be viewed by entering the Stored Faults level from the Function Select menu. All stored faults may be cleared by executing the CLEAR Stored Faults? command from the Stored Faults level.
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Stored faults are not maintained through a controller power-on reset cycle. However, the last known time is maintained in non-volatile RAM, and upon power-down, a common equipment fault is logged (Flt0) with that time and date. On power-up, an additional common equipment fault is also logged (Flt1) to indicate the power-up time and date. On power-up, the power-down and power-up times are logged as common equipment fault 0 and common equipment fault 1. Upon entering the Stored Faults level, press [] or [] to move between the fault groups and the CLEAR Stored Faults?? selections. The time and date of the first stored fault status (Flt0) for the selected group will be displayed alternately on line 2 of the display. Press [] or [] to cycle through the selected groups stored fault status (Flt0 through Flt9). To display the fault status associated with the displayed time and date, press [ENTER]. At this time, press [] or [] to move the flashing cursor to the fault to be identified. To clear the stored faults currently logged, simply press [ENTER] when the CLEAR Stored Faults/YES?? selection is displayed, press [ENTER] again to clear. Note: Faults are stored in time sequence, with the oldest fault status change stored in Flt0, and the most recent in Flt9. Only the first 10 fault status changes are stored, additional faults are ignored until the log is cleared. All stored faults which have not been used indicate No Fault on the display.
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Utility Menus
The utility functions are divided into four user categories, and provide access to the following Utility menus:
s s s s
Modulator nterface System Mod Options
These menus provide a means to:

s s s
Set the time and date of the modulator real time clock. Test the front panel optical indicators. Choose filtering types, code rates, decoder types, TX fault enables, modulator type, and overhead type.
After entering the Utility functions level, press [] or [] to select the Utility menu desired, and press [ENTER]. Press [] or [] to select the utility function of interest. Notes: 1. The Utility Factory Setup menu is for Tiernan service personnel only. Unauthorized access may cause the modulator to operate incorrectly. Changes in the Utility menu may cause changes in other front panel menus.
2.
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Utility Modulator Menu

TV R M 75 M O D V E R : 4.1 .4 FU N C TIO N S E LE C T U T ILIT Y U T ILIT Y M O D U LA TO R
M O D S P E C TR U M
MOD POW ER O F FS E T
P O W E R U P TX-IF
M O D U LA TO R TY P E
NO RMAL IN V E R T
-4 0.0 to + 40.0 dB - U S E R p ow er o ffset in 0 .1 d B step s. A n ythin g e xce pt 0.0 dB will caus e A D J to b e d ispla yed in th e TX P O W E R L E V E L scre en.
LA S T K N O W N OFF
D V B -1 D V B -2
N o te: P ressing E nter in this m e nu tu rns off TX-IF O U TP U T.
PRESS ENTER TO TU R N O N TX-IF
K e y:
AC C ESS TO SU BM EN U C O N D IT IO N A L O R O P T IO N -D E P E N D E N T P a ram e te r In fo rm ation
Figure 3-9
Utility Modulator Menu
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Utility Modulator Menu (refer to Figure 3-9)

Mod Spectrum Programmable Vector Rotation. Allows the operator to select NORMAL or INVERT for spectrum reversal of the I and Q baseband channels. Modulator Power Adjust Offset. Allows the operator to offset the modulator output power readout in the Configuration menu. This feature does not actually change the modulator power level. The function is to change the actual reading to display an offset value in the monitor. The modulator Power Offset can be set from 0 to 40.0 dB, in 0.1 dB increments. Anything except 0.0 dB causes (ADJ) to be displayed in the TX Power Level screen. Selects the state in which the TX-IF Output will be at power up. Selections include OFF and LAST KNOWN (last known state). Upon entry, the current status of the TX-IF Output power up state is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Programs selection of spectral mask type: DVB-1: This is the default mask and is the best fit to the ETS 300 421 mask. DVB-2: This mask has a sharper cutoff in the transition region from 3 to 40 dB resulting in a narrower spectrum, than DVB-1, at the 35 dB down region. Allows the operator to select DVB-1 or DVB-2.
Mod Power Offset
Power Up TX-IF
Modulator Type
OPERATION
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Utility Interface Menu
T V R M 75 M O D V E R : 4.1.4
F U N C T IO N S ELE C T U T ILIT Y
U T ILIT Y IN T E R F A C E
IN T E R F A C E TY P E
R S -422 A IS /R S -422 UNKNOW N S ee A ppendix A for m enus specific to the available interface m odules.
K ey:
ACCESS TO SUBMENU C O N D IT IO N A L O R O P T IO N -D E P E N D EN T P a ra m e te r In fo rm a tio n
Figure 3-10
.
Utility Interface Menu
Utility Interface Menu (refer to Figure 3-10)

Interface Type Displays the interface type installed in the modulator (for example, RS-422 or UNKNOWN). This is a status window only, and no changes can be made from this menu. Refer to Appendix A for information about the front panel menus for specific interface types. Note: As additional data interfaces are introduced, they are added to the menu. If an interface is not recognized, then UNKNOWN is displayed. In this case, a later version of firmware may be required to operate with the data interface.
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Utility Interface Menu, RS-422
TVRM75 MOD VER: 4.1.4
FUNCTION SELECT UTILITY
UTILITY INTERFACE
INTERFACE TYPE
RS422 INTF SELECT
INTERFACE MODE SELECT
RTS TX-IF CNTRL
RS422
DVB (J3) 530 (J4)
SERIAL PARALLEL
ON OFF
RTS STATE
CTS STATE STATE
DM STATE
NORMAL INVERT
NORMAL INVERT
NORMAL
Key:
ACCESS TO SUBMENU CONDITIONAL OR OPTION-DEPENDENT Parameter Information
Figure 3-11
Utility Interface Menu, RS422
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Utility Interface Menu, RS-422 (refer to Figure 3-11)

INTERFACE TYPE Displays RS422 or UNKNOWN. This is a status window only, and no changes can be made from this menu. Note: As additional data interfaces are introduced, they are added to the menu. If an interface is not recognized, then UNKNOWN is displayed. In this case, a later version of firmware may be required to operate with the data interface. Displays the interface type DVB(J3) or 530 (J4). Upon entry, the current status of the DVB type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the mode type SERIAL or PARALLEL. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the status of RTS either ON or OFF type. Upon entry, the current status of RTS is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change Displays the status of RTS STATE either NORMAL or INVERT type. Upon entry, the current status of RTS is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change Displays the status of CTS STATE either NORMAL or INVERT type. Upon entry, the current status of CTS is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change Displays the status of DM STATE either NORMAL or INVERT type. Upon entry, the current status of DM is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change
RS422 INT SELECT
INTF MODE SELECT
RTS TX-IF CNTRL
RTS STATE
CTS STATE
DM STATE
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Utility Interface Menu, ASI/RS-422
UTILITY INTERFACE
INTERFACE TYPE
INTERFACE SELECT
TX INTERFACE FIRMWARE
ASI/RS422
ASI RS422
Press <ENTER> to show current FW release date
MM/DD/YYYY Press <CLEAR> to exit date menu.
ASI LINK SELECT
INTERFACE LOOP THRU
RTS TX-IF CNTRL
RTS STATE
A-Link (J4) B-Link (J3) (ASI Interface Mode only)
ON OFF (ASI Interface Mode only)
ON OFF (RS422 Interface only)
NORMAL INVERT (RS422 Interface only)
CTS STATE
DM STATE
ST STATE
Key:
Figure 3-12
Utility Interface Menu, ASI/RS-422
OPERATION
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Utility Interface Menu, ASI/RS-422 (refer to Figure 3-12)

INTERFACE TYPE Displays ASI/RS422 or UNKNOWN. This is a status window only, and no changes can be made from this menu.
INTERFACE SELECT Displays the mode type ASI or RS422 interface. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. TX INTF FIRMWARE Press [ENTER] will show the FW Release date. ASI LINK SELECT (ASI Mode Only) INTERFACE LOOP THRU (ASI Mode Only) Displays the A-LINK (J4) or B-LINK (J3). Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the Interface Loop thru selection of either ON or OFF. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. When On is selected, input data is looped to the output of the terrestrial interface; data also continues into the modulator. This mode is identical to the Interface Loopback function found on the Configuration Interface menu, except that the front panel yellow Test Mode LED is not illuminated. Note: This option available only with VER 5.3.1 and later. Displays the RTS selection of either ON or OFF. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the RTS selection of either NORMAL or INVERT. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the CTS selection of either NORMAL or INVERT. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the DM selection of either NORMAL or INVERT. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the ST selection of either NORMAL or INVERT. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change.
RTS TX-IF CNTRL (RS422 Mode Only) RTS STATE (RS422 Mode Only) CTS STATE (RS422 Mode Only) DM STATE (RS422 Mode Only) ST STATE (RS422 Mode Only)
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Utility System Menu
UTILITY SYSTEM
TIME: HH:MM:SS AM/PM DATE: MM/DD/YY
REMOTE BAUD RATE X PARITY
REMOTE ADDRESS
REMOTE TYPE
Current time and date.
X= 300 4800 600 9600 1200 19200 2400 X = bit/s Parity: EVEN, ODD, or NONE
1 to 255
RS485 (4-WIRE) RS485 (2-WIRE) RS232
YEAR DISPLAY
TEST MODE STATUS
LAMP TEST ??
DISPLAY CONTRAST
2- DIGIT 4-DIGIT
RF OUTPUT CARRIER MODE MOD FAULTS INTF FAULTS 2047 PATTERN IMPULSE TEST INTF LOOPBACK
Press [ENTER] to turn On all the front indicators for 3 seconds.
0 to 100
M&C FIRMWARE FW/NNNN-DRR
BOOT FIRMWARE FW/NNNN-DRR
ENCODER FIRMWARE FW/NNNN-DRR
R/S FIRMWARE FW/NNNN-DRR
Press [ENTER] to show the FW release date.
MM/DD/YYYY Press [CLEAR] to exit the FW release date.
MASTER RESET
ALARM RELAY
Key:
HARD SOFT
NORMAL INVERT
Figure 3-13
Utility System Menu
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Utility System Menu (refer to Figure 3-13)

Time/Date Time of day and date set/display function. The current time and date in the modulator memory are displayed when selected. To set the modulator time and/or date, press [ENTER]. Press [] or [] to position the flashing cursor over the parameter to be changed. Press [] or [] to change the parameter to the desired value. Once the parameters are displayed as desired, press [ENTER] to set the time and date. The current baud rate and parity selection of the modulator are displayed. To set the modulator baud rate and/or parity, press [ENTER]. Press [] or [] to position the flashing cursor over the parameter to be changed. Press [] or [] to change the parameter to the desired value. Once the parameters are displayed as desired, press [ENTER] to set the baud rate and parity. The baud rate can be set from 300 to 19200. The parity can be set to EVEN, ODD, or NONE.
Remote Baud Rate/Parity
Remote Address The current modulator address is displayed (1 to 255). To set the remote address, press [ENTER]. Press [] or [] to change the parameter to the desired value. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Note: Address 0 is reserved as a global address. Remote Type Remote interface type selection, choices include: RS-485 (4-wire) RS-485 (2-wire) RS-232 Press an arrow key to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the year in either 2-digits or 4-digits. Press an arrow key to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change.
Year Display
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Utility System Menu (refer to Figure 3-13) (continued)

Test Mode Status Test mode status indicator. The following modulator test points are listed in this window and will display a + when a test mode is active: RF OUTPUT CARRIER MODE MOD FAULTS INTF FAULTS 2047 PATTERN IMPULSE TEST INTERFACE LOOPBACK To view the test modes, press [ENTER]. Press [] or [] to move through the list of test modes. Lamp Test ?? Lamp test function to verify the front panel indicators. Press [ENTER] to turn on all of the front panel indicators for three seconds. Set the contrast level of the front panel display. Default: Level 64. Press [ENTER] in order to change the contrast of the front panel display. Press [] or [] to increment or decrement the number at the flashing cursor from 0 to 100. Press [ENTER] to execute the change.
Display Contrast
M&C FIRMWARE Displays M&C module firmware version. Note: Pressing [CLEAR] will exit from this menu. Upon entry, the date of release of this firmware will be displayed. This is a status window only. BOOT FIRMWARE ENCODER FIRMWARE Displays the Boot module firmware version. The display includes the month, day, and year. Displays Encoder firmware version. Note: Pressing [CLEAR] will exit from this menu. Upon entry, the date of release of this firmware will be displayed. This is a status window only. Displays R/S module firmware version. Note: Pressing [CLEAR] will exit from this menu. Upon entry, the date of release of this firmware will be displayed. This is a status window only.
R/S FIRMWARE
OPERATION
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Utility System Menu (refer to Figure 3-13) (continued)

MASTER RESET Master reset function.
CAUTION
When a hard reset is initiated, the modulator hardware is reset, and all default configuration settings will be installed. When a soft reset is initialized, the modulator hardware will be reset, but the initial firmware configuration settings will be saved. Press [ENTER] once to access Soft. Press [] or [] to alternate between Hard and Soft until the desired type is visible. Press [ENTER]. If Soft has been selected, press [ENTER] again to reset the modulator. If Hard is selected, press [] until the cursor is on YES, and press [ENTER].
ALARM RELAY Displays Alarm selection at NORMAL or INVERT> Upon entry, the date of release of this firmware will be displayed. This is a status window only.
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Defaults after Firmware Upgrade or Hard Reset
Table 3-3 Modulator Default Settings

Modulator Initial Settings Data Rate Symbol Rate Modulation/Code Rate Transmit Output Frequency TX-IF Output TX Power Level Scrambler Carrier Mode Clock Phase Data Phase 2047 Pattern TX Sync Select Data Fault TX Clk Activity DVB Framing Type Mod Power Offset Spectral Sense Power Up TX-IF Time and Date Rev Emulation Mod Faults Enable Interface Faults Enable Modulator Type Settings Stored in EEPROM Display Contrast Setting Communications Type Baud Rate Parity Address 15,000,000 bit/s 16,276,596 sym/s QPSK 1/2 70 MHz Off -10.0 dBm On Normal-Modulated Normal Normal Off Auto Detect None Alarm 188 0.0 dB Normal Last Known 12:00 7/4/76 1 On On DVB-1 64 RS-485 (4-wire) 9600 Even 1
Note: See Appendix C for instructions on restoring the factory default configuration after a firmware upgrade or a hard reset.
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Utility Mod Options Menu

T V R M 75 M O D V E R : 4.1.4 F U N C T IO N S E LE C T U T ILIT Y U T ILIT Y M O D O P T IO N S
R E V E M U LA T IO N
M O D O P T IO N S
M O D S E R IA L #
C O N F IG U R A T IO N CODE - MOD
F U N C T IO N A L x C U R R E N T V E R S IO N x = 1 to x 16Q A M 8P S K O E M LC D
(S tatus O nly) (- or +) (- or +) (- or +)
(S tatus O nly)
(T iernan P roduct S upport U s e O nly) 1) A A A A A A A A A A 2) A A A A A A A A A A
- = N ot Installed; + = Ins talled
K ey:
A C C ES S T O S U BM E N U C O N D IT IO N A L O R O P T IO N -D E PE N D E N T P a ra m e te r In fo rm a tio n
Figure 3-14
Utility Mod Options Menu
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Utility Mod Options Menu (refer to Figure 3-14)

Rev Emulation Programs an emulation mode of a previous functional revision. Revision emulation allows the user interfaces (either front panel or remote) to emulate a previous version of software. Upon entry, the CURRENT VERSION is displayed. Press a directional key to select the FUNCTIONAL versions. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Note: The Utility menu numbers increase with each software version change. Status Only Displays the following modulator options: 16QAM 8PSK OEM LCD If the option is not installed, the - (minus) symbol is displayed to the right of the option. If the option is installed, the + (plus) symbol is displayed to the right of the option Note: 16QAM and ISQ are future options. Status Only Displays the modulator serial number. Tiernan Product Support Use Only
MOD Options
MOD Serial#
Configuration CodeMOD
OPERATION
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Utility Factory Setup Menu
T V R M 75 M O D V E R : 4.1.4
F U N C T IO N S E LE C T U T ILIT Y
U T ILIT Y F A C T O R Y S E T -U P
K ey:
ACCESS TO SUBMENU C O N D IT IO N A L O R O P T IO N -D E P E N D E N T P a ra m e te r In fo rm a tio n
Figure 3-15
Utility Factory Setup Menu
CAUTION
This configuration is used for factory alignment and filter setup parameters. To avoid modulator failure, Factory Setup should not be changed by unauthorized personnel.
Description
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Appendix A
DATA INTERFACES
This chapter describes the plug-in data interface modules used with the TVRM75.
Description
The data interface is a plug-in module that provides a specific terrestrial connection to the modulator unit. Where practicable, both the transmit (modulator) and receive (demodulator) paths are incorporated into the data interface. Each data interface has its own specification. Some general requirements are described in the main body of the specification. The requirements for each interface includes:
s
Reference to any other interface specification, such as: G.703, RS-422. Voltage levels (where applicable) for clarity, or when not covered adequately by the referenced standard. Signal/timing characteristics under special conditions. Timing, if not covered by the applicable specification, or if special. Pinout and signal description for all connectors. Description of each connector. Limitations: data rate range. Where needed, any other application information.
s s
s s s s
Different interfaces are described in the following sections of this appendix. As additional interfaces are developed, the appendix will be revised to include the new interfaces. Contact Tiernan Customer Support for the latest offering.
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Software Requirement
As additional data interfaces are introduced, the software is revised to support the operation of each interface. Table A-1 summarizes the minimum software version necessary to operate each interface type.
Table A-1 Minimum Software Revisions

Data Interface RS-422 ASI & RS-422 Minimum Software Version 4.1.4 4.1.4
To avoid damaging the modulator, always disconnect the power before removing or installing a data interface.
CAUTION
RS-422 Parallel/Serial Interface
The following paragraphs describe the RS-422 parallel and serial interface. The interface operates at RS-422 signal levels. It accommodates a variety of MPEG2 framing formats and EIA-530 serial data. Applicable specifications referenced within this manual include:
s
TM1449 Interfaces for CATV/SMATV Headends and Similar Professional Equipment TIA/EIA-644 Telecommunications Industry Standard, Electrical Characteristics Of Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Interface Circuits (originally Standards Proposal SP-3357) EIA-422 Electrical Characteristics of Balanced Voltage Digital Interface Circuits EIA-530 High Speed 25-Position Interface for Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment
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Description
The RS-422 interface has two data connectors and an auxiliary connector supporting various operating modes.
s
J3 Parallel connector (25-pin D, female):

s
Parallel modeIn this mode, the interface behaves like a DVB parallel synchronous interface, but with RS-422 levels. The input is at the byte rate. Serial modeAn alternate form of operation is possible, where the MSB is used for serial input at the bit rate. Serial mode onlyEIA-422 levels with pinout and operation per EIA-530 at a serial clock rate. Provides an additional ST Clock (output), plus open collector fault signals.
J4 Serial connector (25-pin D, female):

s
J5 Auxiliary connector (9-pin D, female):

s
The appropriate interface control is automatically enabled when the interface module is installed in the modulator. The plug-in data interface is programmable for serial or parallel operation from either the front panel keypad or the remote port on the rear panel. The following cables, or an equivalent computer-grade cable incorporating twisted, shielded pairs, are recommended:
s s
Belden type LV Computer M9768 Belden 8175
The Belden 8175 has a lower capacitance, however it has a larger diameter and requires the selection of an appropriate connector shell. The maximum cable length for the serial and parallel interfaces is unknown. Typical lengths are less than 5 meters. The interface operates to the specifications described in Table A-2.
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Table A-2 RS-422 Interface Specifications

General Specifications Interface Type Data Rate Data Framing Formats Connectors RS-422/EIA-530 Synchronous, Serial/Parallel. 1.5 to 18 Mbit/s, serial. 0.1875 to 12.5 Mbyte/s, parallel. 188, 204 byte packets per ETS 300 421, and None. 25-pin, female D for serial data. 25-pin, female D for parallel data. 9-pin, female D for reference clock from unit (modulator only), plus fault. Per EIA-422. TX: TX Clock, TX Data, Data Valid, and Sync per TM1449. The modulator does not require Sync or Data Valid with the 188 or 204 byte patterns. Parallel: RX Clock, RX Data, Data Valid, and Sync per TM1449 Reference (ST equivalent). Serial Signal Types Serial: SD, ST, TT, RS, CS, RD, RT, RR (CD).
Electrical Properties Parallel Signal Types
Configuration
Note: The jumper location on the interface card and the optional positions are shown in Figure A-1. A single jumper provides the option for a transmit or receive reference clock on connector J3 (pins 2 and 15). The pins are configured at the factory as signal ground per TM 1449. For modulator applications where an SCT output is required in conjunction with using the DVB Data port (J3), SCT may be jumpered to pins 2 and 15, thus providing all signals on a single connector. The same jumper configuration in demodulator applications provides for a Master clock input. Alternatively, SCT and Master clock interconnects are available on the Auxiliary port (J5).
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X U A 5 J
L A I R E S 4 J
L E L L A R A P 3 J
DVB CONFIGURATION (FACTORY SETTING)
JUMPER SELECT FOR J3 PIN 2 & 15 RS-422
J3 - 2 & 15
GND
CLOCK CONFIGURATION
J3 - 2 & 15 J3 - 2 & 15
MODULATOR SCT CLOCK OUTPUT DEMODULATOR MASTER CLOCK INPUT
Figure A-1
RS-422 Interface Module PCB
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User Interfaces
The following paragraphs describe the RS-422 user interfaces.
Parallel, J3, DB25 Female (DVB Parallel/Serial Data Interface) This data port supports DVB and DBS parallel and serial
packetised data. The following standard frame formats are supported:
s
None, no framing byte format continuous serial or parallel payload data with no framing information. 188 byte format serial or parallel data, (1 sync byte + 187 payload bytes). 204 byte format serial or parallel data, (1 sync byte + 187 payload bytes + 16 bytes for Reed-Solomon coding).
Figure A-2 and Figure A-3 depict the 204 byte packetization for byte parallel and byte serial formats, showing all possible data fields and timing signal relationships. The 188 byte and no framing formats are subsets of the 204 byte format.
1 Byte Sync 187 Bytes Payload 16 RS Bytes 1 Byte Sync
DATA SYNC CLOCK DVALID
SYNC
187
16
SYNC
Figure A-2
204 Byte Parallel Format
8 Bits Sync 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1
1496 Bits Payload
128 Bits RS 0 1
8 Bits Sync 0 0 0 1 1 1
DATA SYNC CLOCK DVALID
Figure A-3
204 Byte Serial Format
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For proper operation, data and timing must be continuous and meet the criteria shown in Table A-3.
Table A-3 Data and Timing Criteria

DATA Payload data is byte parallel, where DATA 7 is the most significant bit; or byte serial, where data is applied to DATA 7 with the most significant bit preceding the least. For 188 and 204 format, the payload is 187 bytes in length, preceded by a sync word. In the 204 byte mode, the payload is followed by 16 bytes of Reed-Solomon data, or 16 filler bytes. The clock is at the bit or byte rate in accordance with serial or parallel mode. The rising edge of the clock is centered on the data. SYNC timing depends upon the selection made for DVB FRAMING TYPE in the Configuration Interface menu. DVB FRAMING TYPE 188 or 204 SYNC The SYNC timing is derived from either the EXT SYNC or CORR ON DATA selection from the Configuration Interface menu. The SYNC signal is ignored.
CLOCK SYNC
NONE
For the 188 or 204 byte framing modes, either a sync pulse or sync byte of value 47h is required, dependent on the modulator configuration. Both may be applied, with only one having effect, dependent upon configuration. When used, the sync pulse is active high centered over the sync word. In parallel operation, it is one byte clock wide. In serial operation, the modulator recognizes the sync pulse centered on the entire sync byte (8 clocks wide), or centered on the most significant bit of the byte (1 clock wide). DVALID Although this signal is identified by both DVB and DBS formats, it is not used by the modulator.
Connector Pinout, J3 The connector is a sub-miniature, 25-pin, female D connector, with threaded jack nuts (refer to Table A-4 for pinout). All signals on this connector are inputs to the modulator, except the signal pair on pins 2 and 15 when the jumper is selected for SCT output.
When used as a serial data port, Data 7 (pins 3 and 16) are the active data pins. Signal assignments for pins 2 and 15 are jumper-selectable. They are defined as signal ground in the DVB definition of TM1449, but may be configured to provide SCT out. Refer to the section on Configuration for jumper specifics. Signal levels are as defined in EIA-422.
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Per TM1449, the differential sense of all signal pairs is a logic 1 when A is positive with respect to B. This is the normal selection in the Configuration Interface menu (refer to Chapter 3).
Table A-4 DVB Interface Connector Pinout, J3

Pin # 1 2 Signal Function/Name Clock A System GND/REFCLKB Type I/O O/GND Comment Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Jumper selectable SCT for Modulator Master Clock for Demodulator Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Jumper selectable SCT for Modulator Master Clock for Demodulator Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod Mod/Demod
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Data 7 A(MSB/Serial) Data 6 A Data 5 A Data 4 A Data 3 A Data 2 A Data 1 A Data 0 A DVALID A SYNC A Cable Shield Clock B System GND/REFCLKA
I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O O/GND
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Data 7 B (MSB/Serial) Data 6 B Data 5 B Data 4 B Data 3 B Data 2 B Data 1 B Data 0 B DVALID B SYNC B
I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O
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Serial, J4, DB25 Female (EIA-530 Serial Data Interface)
This interface has no provision for SYNC or DVALID signals. If framing is desired, a sync byte(47 hex) is imbedded into the data stream every 188 or 204 bytes, as selected in the modulator configuration. The modulator detects the sync byte and formats the serial interface data into a standard, error-protected 204 byte packet.
Connector Pinouts, J4
The connector is a subminiature, 25-pin, female D connector, with threaded jack nuts (refer to Table A-5 for pinout). Signal functions are as defined in EIA-530. Notes: 1. 2. The differential sense of all signals is a logic 1 when B is positive with respect to A as defined in EIA-530. Only those pins indicated as modulator in the table are applicable.
Table A-5 EIA530 Serial Interface Connector Pinout (J4)

Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Signal Function 530 Shield Transmit Data (TD-A) Receive Data (RD-A) Request To Send (RS-A) Clear To Send (CS-A) DCE Ready (DM-A) Signal Ground Receive Line Signal Detect (RR-A) Receive Timing (RT-B) Receive Line Signal Detect (RR-B) Terminal Timing (TT-B) Send Timing (ST-B) Clear To Send (CS-B) Transmit Data (TD-B) Send Timing (ST-A) Receive Data (RD-B) Receive Timing (RT-A) Name Shield BA-A BB-A CA-A CB-A CC-A AB CF-A DD-B CF-B DA-B DB-B CB-B BA-B DB-A BB-B DD-A I O I O O GND O O O I O O I O O O N/C Demodulator Demodulator Demodulator Modulator Modulator Modulator Modulator Modulator Demodulator Demodulator Type Comment Mod/Demod Modulator Demodulator Modulator Modulator Demodulator
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Table A-5 EIA530 Serial Interface Connector Pinout (J4)

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Request To Send (RS-B) Master Clock (MC-A) Demodulator Fault (DF) DCE Ready (DM-B) Master Clock (MC-B) Terminal Timing (TT-A) Modulator Fault (MF) CA-B N/A N/A CC-B N/A DA-A N/A I I O O I I O Modulator Demodulator Demodulator Demodulator Demodulator Modulator Modulator
Auxiliary, J5
This port provides for other modem-specific signals not otherwise defined for either or both of the two data connectors.
Connector Pinout, J5 The connector is a sub-miniature, 9-pin, female D connector, with threaded jack nuts (refer to Table A-6 for connector pinout).
Differential pairs are RS-422 compatible. Note: The sense of differential signal pairs is a logic 1 when B is positive with respect to A. Single ended signals (MF and DF fault signals) are open collector where:
Voh=12V max. and Vol=0.5V max. @ Iol=8 ma.

A pull-up resistor external to the equipment is required. The fault signals, MF and DF, operate as follows: A fault is indicated by an OFF collector (high) and OK status is indicated by an ON collector (low).
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Table A-6 Auxiliary Connector Pinout (J5)

Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Master Clock Mod Fault Indicator Carrier Detect Send timing Master Clock MC-B MF /CD ST-B MC-A Demod Fault Indicator Send Timing DF ST-A Signal Function Name Type GND I O N/C I O O O I Demodulator Modulator Summary Fault Redundancy switch application Demodulator Modulator SCT for terrestrial synchronization Demodulator Comment Signal Ground Demodulator Summary Fault Redundancy switch application Modulator SCT for terrestrial synchronization
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RS-422 Front Panel Menus
If the RS-422 interface module is installed, the Utility Interface menu displays commands specific to that interface, as shown in Figure A-4 and described in Table A-7.
UTILITY INTERFACE
INTERFACE TYPE
RS422 INTF SELECT
RTS TX-IF CNTRL
RTS STATE
RS422
DVB (J3) 530 (J4)
ON OFF
NORMAL INVERT
CTS STATE
DM STATE
NORMAL INVERT
NORMAL INVERT
Key:
Figure A-4
Utility Interface RS-422 Options Menu
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Table A-7 Utility Interface Menu, RS-422

RS422 INT Select RS-422 interface selection. Options include the following: DVB (parallel connector) 530 (serial connector) Upon entry, the current status is displayed. Press an arrow key to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change.
INTF MODE Select Programs the modulator to use either SERIAL or PARALLEL interface mode. Note: INTF MODE SELECT appears only when the DVB interface type is selected. Upon entry, the current status is displayed. Press an arrow key to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. RTS TX-IF CNTRL Programs the modulator to use a Request To Send (RTS) logic high signal to enable the output when data is ready for transmission. ON uses the RTS signal OFF does not use the RTS signal Upon entry, the current status is displayed. Press an arrow key to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. RTS State Selects the logic sense, which can be either: NORMAL INVERT Upon entry, the current status is displayed. Press an arrow key to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Selects the logic sense, which can be either: NORMAL INVERT Upon entry, the current status of the RTS TX-IF CNTRL is displayed. Press an arrow key to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Selects the logic sense, which can be either: NORMAL INVERT Upon entry, the current status is displayed. Press an arrow key to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change.
CTS State
DM State
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RS-422 Defaults
listed in Table A-8.
Default settings for the RS-422 interface are
Table A-8 RS-422 Interface Defaults

RS422 Interface Select Interface Mode Select RTS TX-IF Control RTS State CTS State DM State DVB Serial Off Normal Normal Normal
RS-422 Remote Commands
The control commands listed in Table A-9 are displayed only when the RS-422 interface module is installed.
Table A-9 RS-422 Remote Command Summary

Interface Select Command Command: Response: Status: Response: RTS TX-IF Command: Control Mode Response: Status: Response: <add/ISEL_xxx'cr' >add/ISEL_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/ISEL_'cr' >add/ISEL_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/RTSM_xxx'cr' >add/RTSM_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/RTSM_'cr' >add/RTSM_xxx'cr''lf'] Where: xxx = DVB or 530. This command selects which interface connector will be used for data. Where: xxx = ON or OFF. This command configures the modem for the RTS TX-IF control mode. If "ON" is selected, the TX-IF output will only be turned on if the incoming RTS signal is asserted (also the TX-IF output has to be programmed ON and no major modulator faults are present). If "OFF" is selected, the TX-IF output will operate normally, ignoring the RTS signal. Where: xxx = NRM (normal sense), or INV (inverted sense). This command controls the logic sense of the RTS signal. Where: xxx = NRM (normal sense), or INV (inverted sense). This command controls the logic sense of the CTS signal.
RTS State Control
Command: Response: Status: Response:
<add/RTSS_xxx'cr' >add/RTSS_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/RTSS_'cr' >add/RTSS_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/CTSS_xxx'cr' >add/CTSS_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/CTSS_'cr' >add/CTSS_xxx'cr''lf']
CTS State Control
Command: Response: Status: Response:
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Table A-9 RS-422 Remote Command Summary (continued)

DM State Control Command: Response: Status: Response: MCP Command Config. Command: Response: <add/DMS_xxx'cr' >add/DMS_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/DMS_'cr' >add/DMS_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/MCP_'cr' >add/MCP_'cr' ISEL_xxxxxxcr 2 ICLK_xxxcr TDVB_xxxxcr MF_nnn.nnnn'cr' MR_nnnn_mmm.mmmmmm'cr' MPO_snn.ncr MOP_snn.n'cr' SE_xxx'cr' TCP_xxx'cr' TDP_xxxx'cr' TDF_xxxxcr ISP_xxx'cr' SYNC_xxxx'cr' MSR_xxx'cr' MT_xxxxcr TXPU_xxxxxcr COM_xxxxxxcr RTSM_xxxcr RTSS_xxxcr CTSS_xxxcr DMS_xxxcr TCAA_xxxx'cr' RF_xxx'cr''lf']) <add/ICS_'cr' >add/ICS_'cr' TCP_xxx'cr' TDP_xxxx'cr' ISP_xxx'cr' SYNC_xxxx'cr' TDF_xxxxcr TDVB_xxxxcr INID_xxxxxxxxxcr ISEL_xxxxxxcr ICLK_xxxcr RTSM_xxxcr RTSS_xxxcr CTSS_xxxcr DMS_xxxcr TCAA_xxxxxcrlf] Where: xxx = NRM (normal sense) or INV (inverted sense). This command controls the logic sense of the DM (DCE-ready) signal.
Interface Select Interface Mode DVB Framing Type Modulator Frequency Modulator Rate Modulator Power Offset Modulator Output Power Scrambler Enable (ON/OFF) Transmit Clock Phase Transmit Data Phase Transmit Data Fault Transmit 2047 Pattern Generator Transmit Sync Select Modulator Spectrum Rotation Modulator Type Transmit IF Output Power-up Configuration Carrier Only Mode RTS Mode Control RTS State Control CTS State Control DMS State Control TX Clock Activity Action RF Output (ON/OFF)
ICS Command Config.
Command: Response:
Transmit Clock Phase Transmit Data Phase Transmit 2047 Pattern Generator Transmit Sync Select Transmit Data Fault DVB Framing Type Interface Identification Interface Select Interface Mode RTS Mode Control RTS State Control CTS State Control DM State Control TX Clock Activity Action
DATA INTERFACES
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Table A-9 RS-422 Remote Command Summary (continued)

BCS Parameters 23 to 32 1 23 24 25 26 27 28 to 32 Interface Select (ref. "ISEL_" command). RTS TX-IF Control Mode (ref. "RTSM_" command). RTS State Control (ref RTSS_ command). CTS State Control (ref CTSS_" command). DM State Control (ref "DMS_" command). Reserved. p23 = n, where n = 0 (DVB), 1 (530). p24 = n, where n = 0 (Off), 1 (On). p25 = n, where n = 0 (Normal), 1 (Invert). p26 = n, where n = 0 (Normal), 1 (Invert). p27 = n, where n = 0 (Normal), 1 (Invert).
1 - Parameters 23 through 27 of the BCS command are displayed only when the RS-422 interface module is installed. 2 - The use of this command is dependent upon the type of interface module installed in the modulator. This command is used by the Tiernan M:N protection switch to collect information that is necessary to configure back-up modulators. Because this command (content and/or order) can be changed at any time by Tiernan, it is advisable that other commands ('MCS_' and 'ICS_', or 'BCS_') be used for M&C systems.
ASI & RS-422 Data Interface
This section describes the Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) and RS-422 Data Interface. Applicable specifications referenced in this manual include:
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TM1449 Interfaces for CATV/SMATV Headends and Similar Professional Equipment EIA-422 Electrical Characteristics of Balanced Voltage Digital Interface Circuits EIA-530 High Speed 25-Position Interface for Data Circuit Terminating Equipment ETS 300 421 Digital Broadcasting Systems For Television, Sound And Data Services; Framing Structure, Channels Coding And Modulation For 11/12 GHz Services
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Description
This data interface is a plug-in module, shown in Figure A-5, that inserts into the rear of the TVRM75 Modulator. It provides physical and electrical connection between the external terrestrial circuit and the internal circuitry of the modulator.
ASI IN PU TS
J3
J4
EIA-422/530ASI O U TPUTS
J6 J5
J7
Figure A-5
ASI Module Assembly
The ASI and RS-422 interface combines two electrical and physical interfaces into a single assembly. The ASI section provides DVB-compliant interface with BNC connectors, while the RS-422 section supports serial communications through a standard 25-pin D connector per EIA-530. Operation for either ASI or RS-422 is selected by programming the unit from the front panel keypad/LCD or from the remote port. Only one of the interface types is active at a time. Figure A-6 is a block diagram of the interface.
DATA INTERFACES
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J3 TX ASI J4
BNC-F ASI RECOVERY DC POWER
TT SD ST RS TERRESTRIAL INTERFACE CS RR RD RT DM RS-422 RECOVERY, PROCESSING AND ASI/RS-422 SELECTION LOOPBACK LEVEL TRANSLATORS MODULATOR/ DEMODULATOR INTERFACE
M&C J5 RX ASI J6 BNC-F ASI GENERATOR
Figure A-6
ASI and RS-422 Interface Block Diagram
A 75 coaxial cable (Belden 8281 or equivalent) is recommended for all ASI connectors. Typical coaxial cable length is up to 140 meters with good quality coaxial cable. Typical alternation of up to 18 dB at 270 MHz is permitted. The following cables, or an equivalent computer grade cable incorporating twisted, shielded pairs, are recommended for the RS-422 interface:
s s
Belden type LV Computer M9768 Belden 8175
The Belden 8175 has a lower capacitance, however it has a larger diameter and requires the selection of an appropriate connector shell. The maximum cable length for the serial and parallel interfaces is unknown. Typical lengths are less than 2 meters. The interface operates to the specifications described in Table A-10.
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Table A-10 ASI & RS-422 Specifications

General Specifications Data Framing Formats 188, 204 byte packets per ETS 300 421, and None. Hot Pluggable Do not Hotplug. Unit power must be turned off prior to removal or insertion of the data interface. ASI Specifications Data Rate 1.5 to 100 Mbit/s ASI Clock Rate Uncertainty Programmed data rate 100 ppm Transport Clock ASI The transport rate is 270 Mbit/s for all data rates Impedance 75 Return Loss 15 dB, frequencies, 5 to 270 MHz Loop Functions Loopback; LoopThru 1 Connectors BNC female Electrical Properties Per TM 1449, 75 Signal Types Serial data Voltage Level 800 mV 10% into 75 ASI Data Loop 3 dB Cutoff Frequency Jitter Tolerance Jitter Transfer Cable Length, Typical Rev. Rev. A (refer to note 2) RS-422 Specifications Data Rate Clock Rate Uncertainty Connectors Electrical Properties Signal Types 2 Hz (refer to Note 2) Meets ITU-T G.823 (3/93) and ITU-T G.824 (3/93) ( refer to Note 2) < 0.5 dB peaking up to cutoff frequency. 20 dB per decade beyond cutoff. (refer to Note 2) RG59 50 m 100 m Belden 8281 70 m 140 m
Voltage Level
1.5 to 18 Mbit/s, serial RS-422 Programmed data rate 100 ppm 25-Pin D female per EIA-530 per EIA-422 SD, TT, ST, RD, RT, RS, RR, CS, DM, and MC Data synchronization is detected by correlating the data stream for the MPEG2 sync pattern per ETS 300 421. 4 2 V differential into 100
Notes: 1 In loopback TX, data is routed through as much of the interface card as practicable before being returned to the RX interface. In a modulator chassis, TX data continues to enter the modulator and is TX during loopback. 2 Rev. A or later assemblies
DATA INTERFACES
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User Interfaces
The following paragraphs describe the electrical and physical properties of the ASI and RS-422 data interface module.
Transmit Input Connectors, J3/J4, BNC, Female These two connectors accept TX data from the terrestrial interface. By default, J3 is enabled and J4 is disabled. The active input is user programmable and maintained in non-volatile memory of the modulator chassis. Both connectors are terminated into 75 whether selected or not. ASI Loopback Output Connectors, J6/J7, BNC, Female
Duplicate signals exit both of these connectors on the modulator when Loopback mode is enabled. The input data is looped back to the output data connectors and data continues into the modulator.
RS-422 Connector, J5, 25-pin D, Female This connector is

compatible with EIA-530 operation and pin-out. It is a serial interface with RS-422 signals plus the TTL-OC fault signals indicating the status of the modulator. The connector is a 25-pin, female, D type, with threaded jack nuts (refer to Table A-11 for connector pinout). Notes: 1. 2. RS-422 signal levels are as defined in EIA-422. The differential sense of all signal pairs is a logic 1 when A is negative with respect to B.
Single ended signals (MF and DF fault signals) are open collector where: Voh=12V max. and Vol=0.5V max. @ Iol=8 ma. A pull-up resistor external to the equipment is required. The fault signals, MF and DF, operate as follows: A fault is indicated by an OFF collector (high) and OK status is indicated by an ON collector (low).
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Table A-11 RS-422 Connector Pinout (Per EIA-530), J5

Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Request To Send (RS-B) DTE Ready (MC-A) Demodulator Fault (DF) DCE Ready (DM-B) DTE Ready (MC-B) Terminal Timing (TT-A) Modulator Fault (MF) CA-B CD-A DF CC-B CD-B DA-A MF Signal Function 530 Shield Transmit Data (TD-A) Receive Data (RD-A) Request To Send (RS-A) Clear To Send (CS-A) DCE Ready (DM-A) Signal Ground Receive Line Signal Detect (RR-A) Receive Timing (RT-B) Receive Line Signal Detect (RR-B) Terminal Timing (TT-B) Send Timing (ST-B) Clear To Send (CS-B) Transmit Data (TD-B) Send Timing (ST-A) Receive Data (RD-B) Receive Timing (RT-A) Name Shield BA-A BB-A CA-A CB-A CC-A AB CF-A DD-B CF-B DA-B DB-B CB-B BA-B DB-A BB-B DD-A I O I O O GND O O O I O O I O O O N/C I I O O I I O Modulator Modulator Demodulator Demodulator Modulator Demodulator Demodulator Demodulator Modulator Modulator Modulator Modulator Modulator Demodulator Demodulator Type Comment Mod/Demod Modulator Demodulator Modulator Modulator Demodulator
DATA INTERFACES
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ASI & RS-422 Front Panel Menus
When the ASI/RS-422 interface is selected only the commands that apply to that specific interface (ASI or RS-422) are displayed.
UTILITY INTERFACE
INTERFACE TYPE
INTERFACE SELECT
TX INTERFACE FIRMWARE
ASI/RS422
ASI RS422
Press <ENTER> to show current FW release date
MM/DD/YYYY Press <CLEAR> to exit date menu.
ASI LINK SELECT
INTERFACE LOOP THRU
RTS TX-IF CNTRL
RTS STATE
A-Link (J4) B-Link (J3) (ASI Interface Mode only)
ON OFF (ASI Interface Mode only)
ON OFF (RS422 Interface only)
CTS STATE
DM STATE
ST STATE
Key:
Figure A-7
ASI/RS-422 Interface Menu
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Table A-12 ASI and RS-422 Interface Menu (refer to Figure A-7)
INTERFACE TYPE INTERFACE SELECT Displays ASI/RS422 or UNKNOWN. This is a status window only, and no changes can be made from this menu. Displays the mode type ASI or RS422 interface. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Press [ENTER] will show the FW Release date. Displays the A-LINK (J4) or B-LINK (J3). Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the Interface Loop thru selection of either ON or OFF. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. When On is selected, input data is looped to the output of the terrestrial interface; data also continues into the modulator. This mode is identical to the Interface Loopback function found on the Configuration Interface menu, except that the front panel yellow Test Mode LED is not illuminated. Note: This option available only with VER 5.3.1 and later. Displays the RTS selection of either ON or OFF. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the RTS selection of either NORMAL or INVERT. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the CTS selection of either NORMAL or INVERT. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the DM selection of either NORMAL or INVERT. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change. Displays the ST selection of either NORMAL or INVERT. Upon entry, the current status of the mode type is displayed. Press [] or [] to make the selection. Press [ENTER] to execute the change.
TX INTF FIRMWARE ASI LINK SELECT (ASI Mode Only) INTERFACE LOOP THRU (ASI Mode Only)
RTS TX-IF CNTRL (RS422 Mode Only)
RTS STATE (RS422 Mode Only)
CTS STATE (RS422 Mode Only)
DM STATE (RS422 Mode Only)
ST STATE (RS422 Mode Only)
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ASI and RS-422 Defaults Default settings for the ASI/RS-422 interface are listed in Table A-13.
Table A-13 ASI/RS-422 Defaults

Interface Defaults Interface Select RTS TX-IF Control RTS State CTS State Data or Clock Frame Format ASI Off Normal Normal Normal 188
ASI & RS-422 Remote Commands
The remote control commands listed in Table A-14 are displayed only when the ASI/RS-422 interface module is installed.
Table A-14 ASI and RS-422 Remote Command

Interface Select Command Command: <add/ISEL_xxxxx'cr' Response: >add/ISEL_xxxxx'cr''lf'] Status: Response <add/ISEL_'cr' >add/ISEL_xxxxx'cr''lf'] Where x = 'A' (A-Input) or 'B' ( B-Input). Where: xxxxx = ASI or RS422. This command selects which interface connector will be used for data.
ASI Link Command: <add/ASI_x'cr' (Input) Select Response: >add/ASI_x'cr'lf'] Command Status: <add/ASI_'cr' Response: >add/ASI_x'cr'lf'] RTS TX-IF Command: <add/RTSM_xxx'cr' Control Mode Response: >add/RTSM_xxx'cr''lf'] Status: <add/RTSM_'cr' Response: >add/RTSM_xxx'cr''lf']
Where: xxx = ON or OFF. This command configures the modem for the RTS TX-IF control mode. If "ON" is selected, the TX-IF output will only be turned on if the incoming RTS signal is asserted (also the TX-IF output has to be programmed ON and no major modulator faults are present). If "OFF" is selected, the TX-IF output will operate normal ignoring the RTS signal. Where: xxx = NRM (normal sense) or INV (inverted sense). This command controls the logic sense of the RTS signal.
RTS State Control
Command: <add/RTSS_xxx'cr' Response: >add/RTSS_xxx'cr''lf'] Status: <add/RTSS_'cr' Response: >add/RTSS_xxx'cr''lf']
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Table A-14 ASI and RS-422 Remote Command (continued)

CTS State Control Command: <add/CTSS_xxx'cr' Response: >add/CTSS_xxx'cr''lf'] Status: <add/CTSS_'cr' Response: >add/CTSS_xxx'cr''lf'] DM State Control Command: <add/DMS_xxx'cr' Response: >add/DMS_xxx'cr''lf'] Status: <add/DMS_'cr' Response: >add/DMS_xxx'cr''lf'] ST State Control Command: <add/ST_xxx'cr' Response: >add/ST_xxx'cr''lf'] Status: <add/ST_'cr' Response: >add/ST_xxx'cr''lf'] Interface Firmware Information Command: <add/IFI_'cr' Response: >add/IFI_'cr''lf'] FW/nnnnn-drrcr Mm/dd/yyyycrIf] Where: xxx = NRM (normal sense) or INV (inverted sense). This command controls the logic sense of the CTS signal. Where: xxx = NRM (normal sense) or INV (inverted sense) This command controls the logic sense of the DM (DCE-ready) signal. Where: xxx = NRM (normal sense) or INV (inverted sense) This command controls the logic sense of the ST signal. Where: nnnnn = Firmware number (0 to 65535) d = Firmware dash number (0 to 99) rr = Firmware revision (- or A thru ZZ)
DATA INTERFACES
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CTS State Control Command: <add/CTSS_xxx'cr' Response: >add/CTSS_xxx'cr''lf'] Status: <add/CTSS_'cr' Response: >add/CTSS_xxx'cr''lf'] DM State Control Command: <add/DMS_xxx'cr' Response: >add/DMS_xxx'cr''lf'] Status: <add/DMS_'cr' Response: >add/DMS_xxx'cr''lf'] ST State Control Command: <add/ST_xxx'cr' Response: >add/ST_xxx'cr''lf'] Status: <add/ST_'cr' Response: >add/ST_xxx'cr''lf'] Interface Firmware Information Command: <add/IFI_'cr' Response: >add/IFI_'cr''lf'] FW/nnnnn-drrcr Mm/dd/yyyycrIf] Where: xxx = NRM (normal sense) or INV (inverted sense). This command controls the logic sense of the CTS signal. Where: xxx = NRM (normal sense) or INV (inverted sense) This command controls the logic sense of the DM (DCE-ready) signal. Where: xxx = NRM (normal sense) or INV (inverted sense) This command controls the logic sense of the ST signal. Where: nnnnn = Firmware number (0 to 65535) d = Firmware dash number (0 to 99) rr = Firmware revision (- or A thru ZZ)
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MCP Command Config. Command: <add/MCP_'cr' Response: >add/MCP_'cr' ISEL_xxxxxx'cr' ICLK_xxx'cr' TDVB_xxxx'cr' MF_nnn.nnnn'cr' MR_nnnn_mmm.mmmmmm'cr' MPO_snn.n'cr' MOP_snn.n'cr' SE_xxx'cr 'TCP_xxx'cr' TDP_xxxx'cr' TDF_xxxx'cr' ISP_xxx'cr' SYNC_xxxx'cr' MSR_xxx'cr' MT_xxxx'cr' TXPU_xxxxx'cr' COM_xxxxxx'cr' ASI_x'cr' RTSM_xxxx'cr' RTSS_xxxx'cr' CTSS_xxxx'cr' DMS_xxxx'cr' ST_xxxx'cr' TCAA_xxxxx'cr' RF_xxx'cr''lf']
Interface Select Interface Mode DVB Framing Type Modulator Frequency Modulator Rate Modulator Power Offset Modulator Output Power Scrambler Enable (ON/OFF) Transmit Clock Phase Transmit Data Phase Transmit Data Fault Transmit 2047 Pattern Generator Transmit Sync Select Modulator Spectrum Rotation Modulator Type Transmit IF Output Power-up Configuration Carrier Only Mode ASI Input RTS Mode Control RTS State Control CTS State Control DM State Control ST State Control TX Clock Activity Action RF Output (ON/OFF)
The use of this command is dependent upon the type of interface module installed in the modulator. This command is used by the Tiernan M:N protection switch to collect information that is necessary to configure back-up modulators. Because this command (content and/or order) can be changed at any time by Tiernan, it is advisable that other commands ('MCS_' and 'ICS_', or 'BCS_') be used for M&C systems. Note: Only displayed when RS-422 interface is installed.
DATA INTERFACES
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ICS Command Config. Command: <add/ICS_'cr' Response: >add/ICS_'cr' TCP_xxx'cr' TDP_xxxx'cr' ISP_xxx'cr' SYNC_xxxx'cr' TDF_xxxx'cr' TDVB_xxxx'cr' INID_xxxxxxxxx'cr' ISEL_xxxxxx'cr' ICLK_xxx'cr' ASI_x'cr' RTSM_xxx'cr' RTSS_xxx'cr' CTSS_xxx'cr' DMS_xxx'cr' ST_xxx'cr 'TCAA_xxxxx'cr''lf'] 23 Interface Select (ref. "ISEL_" command). RTS TX-IF Control Mode (ref. "RTSM_" command). RTS State Control (ref "RTSS_" command). CTS State Control (ref "CTSS_" command). DM State Control (ref "DMS_" command). ST State Control (ref "ST_" command). ASI Input Control (ref "ASI_" command). Reserved.
Transmit Clock Phase Transmit Data Phase Transmit 2047 Pattern Generator Transmit Sync Select Transmit Data Fault DVB Framing Type Interface Identification Interface Select Interface Mode ASI Input RTS Mode Control RTS State Control CTS State Control DM State Control ST State Control TX Clock Activity Action p23 = n, where n = '0' (ASI), '1' (RS422).
BCS Parameters 23 to 32.
24
p24 = n, where n = '0' (Off), '1' (On).
25
p25 = n, where n = '0' (Normal), '1' (Invert).
26
27
28
29
P29 = n, where n = 'A' (A-Input), 'B' (B-Input).
30 to 32
Parameters 23 through 27 of the BCS command are displayed only when the ASI interface module is installed.
General
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Appendix B
Remote Control Operation

This appendix describes the remote control operation of the TVRM75.
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Firmware number: Software version:
FW/5613-1P FW/5613-2P 5.3.1
General
Remote controls and status information are transferred via an RS-485 (optional RS-232) serial communications link. Commands and data are transferred on the remote control communications link as US ASCII-encoded character strings. The remote communications link is operated in a half-duplex mode. Communications on the remote link are initiated by a remote controller or terminal. The modem never transmits data on the link unless it is commanded to do so. Some commands and status information are interface-type dependent. Refer to Appendix A.
Message Structure
The ASCII character format used requires 11 bits/character:

s s s s
1 start bit 7 information bits 1 parity bit 2 stop bits
Messages on the remote link fall into the categories of commands and responses. Commands are messages which are transmitted to a satellite modem, while responses are messages returned by a satellite modem in response to a command. The general message structure is as follows:
s s s s
Start Character Device Address Command/Response End of Message Character

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Start Character
A single character precedes all messages transmitted on the remote link which flags the start of a message. This character is:
s s
< for commands > for responses
Device Address
The device address is the address of the one satellite modulator which is designated to receive a transmitted command, or which is responding to a command. Valid device addresses are 1 to 3 characters long, and in the range of 1 to 255. Address 0 is reserved as a global address which simultaneously addresses all devices on a given communications link. Devices do not acknowledge global commands. Each satellite modulator which is connected to a common remote communications link must be assigned its own unique address. Addresses are software selectable at the modulator, and must be in the range of 1 to 255.
Command/ Response
The command/response portion of a message contains a variablelength character sequence of command and response data. If a satellite modulator receives a message addressed to it which does not match the established protocol or cannot be implemented, a negative acknowledgment message is sent in response. This message is:
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>add/?ER1_parity error'cr''lf'] (Error message for received parity errors.) >add/?ER2_invalid parameter'cr''lf'] (Error message for a recognized command which cannot be implemented or has parameters which are out of range.) >add/?ER3_unrecognizable command'cr''lf'] (Error message for a recognized command which cannot be implemented or has parameters which are out of range.) >add/?ER4_modem in local mode'cr''lf'] (Modem in local error; send the REM command to go to remote mode.) >add/?ER5_hard coded parameter'cr''lf'] (Error message indicating that the parameter is hardware dependent and may not be changed remotely.)
Note: add is used to indicate a valid 1 to 3 character device address in the range between 1 and 255.
Configuration Commands/Responses
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End Character
Each message is ended with a single character which signals the end of the message:
s s s
cr
lf
Carriage return character for commands Line feed End bracket for responses
Configuration Commands/ Responses

Table B-1 Modulator Commands and Responses
Modulator Frequency Command: <add/MF_nnn.nnnn'cr' Response: >add/MF_nnn.nnnn'cr' RF_OFF'cr''lf'] Status: Response: <add/MF_'cr' >add/MF_nnn.nnnn'cr''lf'] Where: nnn.nnnn = Frequency in MHz, 50.0000 to 180.0000 in 2.5 kHz steps. Note: When the modulator frequency is programmed the RF output is switched off. Where: xxx = ON or OFF.
RF Output (IF Command: <add/RF_xxx'cr' Output) Response: >add/RF_xxx'cr''lf'] Status: Response: Command: Response:
Modulator Rate Assignment
Symbol Rate Assignment
<add/RF_'cr' >add/RF_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/AMRV_nnnnn_mmm.mmmmmm'cr' Where: >add/AMRV_nnnnn_mmm.mmmmmm'cr''lf'] nnnnn = 1/2 (QPSK 1/2) [Code rate] 3/4 (QPSK 3/4) Status: <add/AMRV_'cr' 7/8 (QPSK 7/8) Response: >add/AMRV_nnnnn_mmm.mmmmmm'cr''lf'] 5/6 (QPSK 5/6) 2/3 (QPSK 2/3) 8P23 (8PSK 2/3) 8P56 (8PSK 5/6) 8P89 (8PSK 8/9) mmm.mmmmmm = Data rate in Mbps. Command: <add/ASR_nnnnn_mm.mmmmmm'cr' Where: Response: >add/ASR_nnnnn_mm.mmmmmm'cr''lf'] nnnnn = 1/2 (QPSK 1/2) [Code rate] 3/4 (QPSK 3/4) Status: <add/ASR_'cr' 7/8 (QPSK 7/8) Response: >add/ASR_nnnnn_mm.mmmmmm'cr''lf'] 5/6 (QPSK 5/6) 2/3 (QPSK 2/3) 8P23 (8PSK 2/3) 8P56 (8PSK 5/6) 8P89 (8PSK 8/9) mm.mmmmmm = Symbol rate in MS/s.

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Table B-1 Modulator Commands and Responses (continued)

Set Modulator Command: <add/MOP_snn.n'cr' Output Power Response: >add/MOP_snn.n'cr''lf'] Level Status: <add/MOP_'cr' Response: >add/MOP_snn.n'cr''lf'] Scrambler Command: <add/SE_xxx'cr' Enable Response: >add/SE_xxx'cr''lf'] (refer to note) Status: <add/SE_'cr' Response: >add/SE_xxx'cr''lf'] Modulator Command: <add/MSR_xxx'cr' Spectrum Response: >add/MSR_xxx'cr''lf'] Rotation Status: <add/MSR_'cr' Response: >add/MSR_xxx'cr''lf'] Carrier Only Command: <add/COM_xxxxxx'cr' Mode Response: >add/COM_xxxxxx'cr''lf'] Status: Response: Transmit IF Command: Output Power- Response: up Condition Status: Response: Set Modulator Command: Power Offset Response: Status: Response: Command: Response: Status: Response: <add/COM_xxxxxx'cr' >add/COM_xxxxxx'cr''lf'] <add/TXPU_xxxx'cr' >add/TXPU_xxxx'cr''lf'] <add/TXPU_xxxx'cr' >add/TXPU_xxxx'cr''lf'] <add/MPO_snn.n'cr' >add/MPO_snn.n'cr''lf'] <add/MPO_'cr' >add/MPO_snn.n'cr''lf'] <add/MT_xxxxcr >add/MT_xxxxcrlf] <add/MT_xxxxcr >add/MT_xxxxcrlf] Where: snn.n = -20.0 to +5.0 in 0.1 steps (nominal range in dBm).
Where: xxx = ON or OFF.
Where: xxx = NRM (normal spectrum) or INV (inverted spectrum).
Where: xxxxxx = OFF, DUAL, OFFSET, or CENTER.
Where: xxxx = LAST (last known state) or OFF (OFF). This command selects the state that the TX-IF Output will be at power up. Where: snn.n = +40.0 to -40.0 in 0.1dB increments. Note: The modulator power offset is added to the nominal power level. Where: xxxx = DVB1 or DVB2.
Modulator Type
Note: The Scrambler function is related to Energy Dispersal and has no association with conditional access scrambling. To avoid any confusion, Scrambler is referred to as Energy Dispersal on newer versions of the TVRM75.
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Table B-2 Interface Commands and Responses

Transmit Clock Command: Phase Response: Status: Response: Transmit Data Command: Phase Response: Status: Response: Interface Substitution Pattern Command: Response: Status: Response: DVB Sync Selection Command: Response: Status: Response: Transmit Data Command: Fault Response: Status: Response: DVB Framing Command: Type Response: Status: Response: Interface Identification Status: Response: <add/TCP_xxx'cr' >add/TCP_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/TCP_'cr' >add/TCP_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/TDP_xxx'cr' >add/TDP_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/TDP_'cr' >add/TDP_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/ISP_xxx'cr' >add/ISP_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/ISP_'cr' >add/ISP_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/SYNC_xxxx'cr' >add/SYNC_xxxx'cr''lf'] <add/SYNC_'cr' >add/SYNC_xxxx'cr''lf'] <add/TDF_xxxx'cr' >add/TDF_xxxx'cr''lf'] <add/TDF_'cr' >add/TDF_xxxx'cr''lf'] <add/TDVB_xxxx'cr' >add/TDVB_xxxx'cr''lf'] <add/TDVB_'cr' >add/TDVB_xxxx'cr''lf'] <add/INID_'cr' >add/INID_xxxxxxx'cr''lf'] <add/ICLK_xxx'cr' >add/ICLK_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/ICLK_'cr' >add/ICLK_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/TCAA_xxxxx'cr' >add/TCAA_xxxxx'cr''lf'] <add/TCAA_'cr' >add/TCAA_xxxxx'cr''lf'] Where: xxxxx = ALARM or FAULT. Where: xxxxxxx = RS-422, ASI RS422, or UNKNOWN. Where: xxx = SER (Serial mode, CLK = Data rate) or PAR (Parallel mode CLK = Data rate/8). Where: xxxx = 188, 204, or NONE. Where: xxxx = NONE, DATA, or AIS. Where: xxxx = EXT (sync pulse), DATA (data sync byte), or AUTO. Where: xxx = ON or OFF. Note: Transmit 2047 Pattern. Where: xxx = NRM (normal data phasing) or INV (inverted data phasing). Where: xxx = NRM (normal clock phasing) or INV (inverted clock phasing).
Interface Mode Command: Config Response: Status: Response: TX Clock Command: Activity Action Response: Status: Response:

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Table B-3 System Commands and Responses

Time Of Day Command: <add/TIME_hh:mmxx'cr' Response: >add/TIME_hh:mmxx'cr''lf'] Status: <add/TIME_'cr' Response: >add/TIME_hh:mmxx'cr''lf'] Date Where: hh = 1 to 12 (hours). mm = 00 to 59 (minutes). xx = AM or PM.
Command: <add/DATE_mm/dd/yyyy'cr' Where: Response: >add/DATE_mm/dd/yyyy'cr''lf'] mm = 1 to 12 (month). dd = 1 to 31 (day). Status: <add/DATE_'cr' yy = 00 to 99 (year) in two-digit mode Response: >add/DATE_mm/dd/yyyy'cr''lf'] yyyy = 1975 to 1999, and 2000 to 2075 in four-digit mode. Command: <add/REM_'cr' Response: >add/REM_'cr''lf'] Configures the Modem for remote operation. The modulator will respond to any status request at any time. However, the modulator must be in 'Remote Mode' to change configuration parameters.
Remote
Clear Stored Faults Save Mod Config
Command: <add/CLSF_'cr' Response: >add/CLSF_'cr''lf'] Command: <add/SMC_nn'cr' Response: >add/SMC_nn'cr''lf']
This command is used to clear all stored faults logged by the modulator. Where: n = 1, 2, 3, ..., 10 (stored configuration number). This command saves the current mod configuration for recall at a later time using the 'RMC_' command. Up to ten different mod configurations can be saved.
Recall Mod Command: <add/RMC_nn'cr' Config Response: >add/RMC_nn'cr''lf']
Where: n = 1, 2, 3, ..., 10 (stored configuration number). This command causes the mod to be reprogrammed with configuration parameters previously saved using the 'SMC_' command. One of ten saved configurations can be specified.
Alarm Command: <add/ARLY_xxx'cr' Relay State Response: >add/ARLY_xxx'cr''lf'] <add/ARLY_'cr' Status: Response: >add/ARLY_xxx'cr''lf']
Where: xxx = NRM (normal sense) or INV (inverted sense). This command controls the logic sense of the Mod alarm relay (NC and NO contacts).
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Table B-4 Configuration Status Commands and Responses

Modulator Rate Command: <add/MR_'cr' Where: Response: >add/ nnnnn =1/2 (QPSK 1/2) [Coder rate] MR_nnnnn_mmm.mmmmmm'cr''lf'] 3/4 (QPSK 3/4) 7/8 (QPSK 7/8) 5/6 (QPSK 5/6) 2/3 (QPSK 2/3) 8P23 (8PSK 2/3) 8P56 (8PSK 5/6) 8P89 (8PSK 8/9) mmm.mmmmmm = Data rate in MHz.
Modulator Command: <add/MCS_'cr' Config Status Response: >add/MCS_'cr' RF_xxx'cr' MF_nnn.nnnn'cr' MR_nnnn_mmm.mmmmmm'cr' AMRA_nnnn_mmm.mmmmmm'cr' AMRV_nnnn_mmm.mmmmmm'cr' MPO_snn.n'cr' MOP_snn.n'cr' SE_xxx'cr' COM_xxxxxx'cr' MSR_xxx'cr' MT_xxxxcr TXPU_xxxxx'cr''lf']
RF Output (ON/OFF) Modulator Frequency Modulator Rate Modulator Rate Modulator Rate Modulator Power Offset Modulator Output Power Scrambler Enable (ON/OFF) Carrier Only Mode Modulator Spectrum Rotation Modulator Type Transmit IF Output Power-up Configuration
The Modulator configuration status command causes a block of data to be returned by the addressed mod. The block of data reflects the current configuration status of the modulator module. Additional configuration status of new options and features will always be appended to the end.

102 Appendix B
Table B-4 Configuration Status Commands and Responses (continued)

Modulator/ Coder Config Program Status Command: <add/MCP_'cr' Response: >add/MCP_'cr' ISEL_xxxxxx'cr' (see Note) ICLK_xxx'cr' TDVB_xxxx'cr' MF_nnn.nnnn'cr' MR_nnnn_mmm.mmmmmm'cr' MPO_snn.n'cr' MOP_snn.n'cr' SE_xxx'cr' TCP_xxx'cr' TDP_xxxx'cr' TDF_xxxx'cr' ISP_xxx'cr' SYNC_xxxx'cr' MSR_xxx'cr' MT_xxxxcr TXPU_xxxxx'cr' COM_xxxxxx'cr' RTSM_xxx'cr' RTSS_xxx'cr' CTSS_xxx'cr' DMS_xxx'cr' RF_xxx'cr''lf'] Interface Select Interface Mode DVB Framing Type Modulator Frequency Modulator Rate Modulator Power Offset Modulator Output Power Scrambler Enable (ON/OFF) Transmit Clock Phase Transmit Data Phase Transmit Data Fault Transmit 2047 Pattern Generator Transmit Sync Select Modulator Spectrum Rotation Modulation Type Transmit IF Output Power-up Configuration Carrier Only Mode RTS Mode Control RTS State Control CTS State Control DM State Control RF Output (ON/OFF)
This command is used by the Tiernan M:N protection switch to collect information that is necessary to configure back-up mods. Because this command (content and/or order) can be changed at any time by Tiernan, it is advisable that other commands ('MCS_' and 'ICS_', or 'BCS_') be used for M&C systems. Note: Only displayed when RS-422 interface is installed.
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Interface Command: <add/ICS_'cr' Config Status Response: >add/ICS_'cr' TCP_xxx'cr' TDP_xxxx'cr' ISP_xxx'cr' SYNC_xxxx'cr' TDF_xxxx'cr' TDVB_xxxx'cr' INID_xxxxxxx'cr' ISEL_xxxxxx'cr' ASI_xcr ICLK_xxx'cr' RTSM_xxxx'cr' RTSS_xxxx'cr' CTSS_xxxx'cr' DMS_xxxx'cr' STS_xxxcr Modem Faults Command: <add/MFS_'cr' Status Response: >add/MFS_'cr' (Summary) MOD_xxx'cr' ITX_xxx'cr' CEQ_xxx'cr''lf'] Modulator Status Command: <add/MS_'cr' Response: >add/MS_'cr' RF_xxx'cr' MOD_xxx'cr' SYN_xxx'cr' DCS_xxx'cr' ICH_xxx'cr' QCH_xxx'cr' AGC_xxx'cr' IF_xxx'cr' CONF_xxx'cr' SFLT_xx'cr''lf'] Transmit Clock Phase Transmit Data Phase Transmit 2047 Pattern Generator Transmit Sync Select Transmit Data Fault DVB Framing Type Interface Identification Interface Select (Dependent on ASI/RS422 INTF ) ASI Input (Dependent on ASI/RS422 INTF ) Interface Mode (Dependent on ASI/RS422 INTF ) RTS Mode Control (Dependent on ASI/ RS422 INTF ) RTS State Control (Dependent on ASI/ RS422 INTF ) CTS State Control (Dependent on ASI/ RS422 INTF ) DM State Control (Dependent on ASI/RS422 INTF ) ST State Control (Dependent on ASI/RS422 INTF )
Modulator (FLT/OK) Interface Transmit Side (FLT/OK) Common Equipment (FLT/OK)
RF Output (ON/OFF) Actual Status Not Config Module (OK/FLT) IF Synthesizer (OK/FLT) Data Clock Synthesizer (OK/FLT) I Channel (OK/FLT) Q Channel (OK/FLT) AGC Level (OK/FLT) IF Module fault (OK/FLT) Configuration Fault (OK/FLT) Number of Stored Faults Logged (0 to 10)

104 Appendix B

Interface Status Command: <add/ITXS_'cr' Response: >add/ITXS_'cr' FSYN_xxx'cr' TXD_xxx'cr' PLL_xxx'cr' CLK_xxx'cr' FIFO_xxx'cr' INT_xxx'cr' DF_xxxcr VSYN_xxxcrIF SFLT_xx'cr''lf'] Command: <add/CES_'cr' Response: >add/CES_'cr' M&C_xxx'cr' BAT_xxx'cr' +5_xxx'cr' +12_xxx'cr' -12_xxx'cr' MODE_xxxxxx'cr' SFLT_xx'cr''lf'] Frame Sync Lock (OK/FLT) Transmit Data (OK/FLT) Transmit Synthesizer PLL Lock (OK/FLT) Transmit Clock Activity (OK/FL) Transmit FIFO (OK/FLT) Interface Module (OK/FLT) Data Format (OK/FLT) Video Frame Sync (OK/FLT) Number of Stored Faults Logged (0 to 10)
Common Equipment Status
Monitor & Control Module (OK/FLT) Battery/Clock (OK/FLT) +5V Power Supply (OK/FLT) +12V Power Supply (OK/FLT) -12V Power Supply (OK/FLT) Mode (LOCAL or REMOTE) Number of Stored Faults Logged (0 to 10)
The common equipment status command causes a block of data to be returned which indicates the status of the common equipment. Bulk Consol Status Command: <add/BCS_'cr' Response: >add/BCS_p1,p2,p3, . . . pn'cr''lf'] This bulk consol status command causes bulk mod status to be returned. To reduce the length of the response, message parameter data are returned without identifiers. However, parameter identification can be determined by order of return. Each status parameter is terminated with a ',' (comma) except for the last parameter which has the standard message termination sequence ('cr''lf']). Most of the data returned is formatted the same way as the single command status request (refer to the appropriate portions of this document in preceding sections). Additional configuration status of new options and features will always be appended to the end. Parameter Parameter Name (Command Reference) Number 1 Description
MODEM REMOTE/LOCAL mode. p1 = n, where 'n' is '0' (LOCAL) or '1' (REMOTE). Modulator RF output (ref. 'RF_' command). Modulator IF frequency (ref. 'MF_' command). Modulator rate (ref. 'MR_' command). Modulator rate (ref. 'ASR_' command). p2 = n, where 'n' is '0' (off) or '1' (on).
p3 = nnn.nnnn, IF frequency in MHz.
p4 = nnnn_mmm.mmmmmm, code rate/data rate in Mbps. p5 = nnnn_mm.mmmmmm, code rate/ symbol rate in Msps.
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Bulk Consol Status (continued) Parameter Parameter Name (Command Reference) Number 6 Modulator power offset (ref. 'MPO_' command). Modulator output power level (ref. 'MOP_' command). Scrambler enable (ref. 'SE_' command). Transmit TX Output Power-up Configuration (ref. 'TXPU_' command). Carrier only mode (ref. 'COM_' command). Modulator Type (ref. MT_ command). Transmit clock phase (ref. 'TCP_' command). Transmit data phase (ref. 'TDP_' command). Transmit data phase (ref. 'TDF_' command). Description p6 = snn.n, transmitter output power level in dBm. p7 = snn.n, transmitter power offset in dBm.
p8 = n, where 'n' is '0' (off) or '1' (on).
p9 = n, where 'n' is '0' (last) or '1' (off).
10
p10 = n, where 'n' is '0' (Off), '1' (Dual),' 2' (Offset), or '3' (Center). p11 = n, where n = 0 (DVB-1) or 1 (DVB-2) p12 = n, where 'n' is '0' (NRM), '1' (INV), or '2'. p13 = n, where 'n' is '0' (NRM) or '1' (INV).
11
12
13
14
p14 = n, where 'n' is '0' (None), '1' (Data stable), or '2' (AIS).
15
Transmit 2047 pattern generator p15 = n, where 'n' is '0' (off) or '1' (on). (ref. 'ISP_' command). Transmit clock phase (ref. 'SYNC_' command). DVB Framing Type (ref. 'TDVB_' command). Modulator Spectrum Rotation (ref. 'MSR_' command). Reserved. Reserved. p16 = n, where 'n' is '0' (EXT), '1' (DATA), or '2' (AUTO). p17 = n, where n = '1' (188), '2' (187), or '3' (NONE). p18 = n, where 'n' is '0' (NRM) or '1' (INV).
16
17
18
19 20

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Bulk Consol Status (continued) Parameter Parameter Name (Command Reference) Number 21 Interface ID (ref. 'INID_' command). Interface clock Mode (ref. 'ICLK_' command). Interface specific TX Clock Activity Action (ref. TCAAcommand). p33 = n, where n = 0 (Fault), 1 (Alarm). Description p21 = 'xxxxxxx', where xxxxxxx = Interface type. p22 = n, where n = '0' (Serial) or '1' (Parallel).
22
23 to 32 33
Note: Parameters 23 through 27 of the BCS command are displayed for a specific installed interface card such as an RS-422 or ASI/RS-422. Bulk Consol. Status Faults Command: <add/BCSF_'cr' Response: >add/ BCSF_abcdefghijklmnop'cr''lf'] This command causes all mod fault status to be returned. To reduce the length of the response, fault status is embedded into the bit structure of the characters that are returned. Faults are indicated by a binary 1 in the designated bit position. Additional fault status of new options and features will be appended to the end or use existing reserved bits. Character 'a': Modulator fault status character 1. Bit 6 = 1 always. Bit 5 = Modulator module fault. Bit 4 = RF output status, actual not programmed status (1 = on, 0 = off). Bit 3 through Bit 0 = Binary representation (0 to 10) of the number of modulator stored faults. Character 'b': Modulator fault status character 2. Bit 6 = 1 always. Bit 5 = IF Synthesizer. Bit 4 = Data Clock Synthesizer. Bit 3 = I Channel. Bit 2 = Q Channel. Bit 1 = AGC Level. Bit 0 = Configuration. Character 'c': Modulator fault status character 3. Bit 6 = 1 always. Bit 5 = IF module. Bit 4 through Bit 0 reserved.
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Bulk Consol. Status Faults (continued) Character 'd': Interface transmit side faults character 1. Bit 6 = 1 always. Bit 5 = reserved. Bit 4 = reserved. Bit 3 through Bit 0 = Binary representation (0 to 10) of the number of interface transmit side stored faults. Character 'e': Interface transmit side faults character 2. Bit 6 = 1 always. Bit 5 = Frame Sync Lock. Bit 4 = Transmit Data Valid. Bit 3 = Transmit Clock Activity. Bit 2 = Transmit Synthesizer PLL Lock. Bit 1 = Transmit FIFO. Bit 0 = Interface module fault Character 'f': Interface transmit side faults character 3. Bit 6 = 1 always. Bit 5 through Bit 0 reserved. Character 'g': Common equipment fault status character 1. Bit 6 = 1 always. Bit 5 = reserved. Bit 4 through Bit 0 = Binary representation (0 to 10) of the number of common equipment stored faults. Character 'h': Common equipment fault status character 2. Bit 6 = 1 always. Bit 5 = Battery/Clock. Bit 4 = +5V power supply. Bit 3 = +12V power supply. Bit 2 = -12V power supply. Bit 1 = Monitor & Control Module. Bit 0 = reserved. Change Status Command: <add/CS_'cr' Response: >add/CS_x'cr''lf'] Where 'x' = '@' = NO change since last BCS_ and BCSF_ polls. 'A' = BCS_ response has changed since last BCS_ poll. 'B' = BCSF_ response has changed since last BCSF_ poll. 'C' = Both responses have changed since last BCS_ and BCSF_ polls.
This command indicates that a change has or has not occurred on either the BCS_ or the BCSF_ response since the last BCS_ or BCSF_ poll.

108 Appendix B

Equipment Type Command: <add/ET_'cr' Response: >add/ET_tttttttt_xxx.yyy.zzz'cr''lf'] Where: tttttttt = Equipment type. xxx.yyy.zzz = Software version. This command returns the equipment type and the software version of the addressed device. Where: xxx.yyy.zzz = Software version number (0.0.0 to 999.999.999). nnnnnn = Firmware number (0 to 999999). dd = Firmware dash number (0 to 99). r = Firmware revision (-, or A to Z). Where: xxx.yyy.zzz = Software version number (0.0.0 to 999.999.999). nnnnnn = Firmware number (0 to 999999). dd = Firmware dash number (0 to 99). r = Firmware revision (-, or A to Z). Where: nnnnn = Firmware number (0 to 65535) d = Firmware dash number (0 to 99) rr = Firmware revision (-, or A to ZZ) Where: nnnnn = Firmware number (0 to 65535) d = Firmware dash number (0 to 99) rr = Firmware revision (-, or A to ZZ) Where: nnnnn = Firmware number (0 to 65535) d = Firmware dash number (0 to 99) rr = Firmware revision (-, or A to ZZ) Where: nnnnn = Firmware number (0 to 65535) d = Firmware dash number (0 to 99) rr = Firmware revision (-, or A to ZZ) Where: s = 0 (Not Installed, Not Upgradable), - = (Not Installed, FAST Upgradable), + = (Installed). (- or +) OEM LCD option (- or +) 16QAM Code Rate option (- or +) 8PSK Code Rate option
Monitor & Control Firmware Information
Command: <add/MCFI_'cr' Response: >add/MCFI_'cr' VER_xxx.yyy.zzz'cr' FW/nnnnnn-ddr'cr' mm/dd/yyyy'cr''lf']
Boot Firmware Command: <add/BFI_cr Information Response: >add/BFI_cr Ver:_xxx_yyy.zzzcr FW/nnnnnn-ddr'cr' mm/dd/yyyy'cr''lf'] Interface Firmware Information Command: <add/IFI_cr Response: >add/IFI_cr Ver:_xxx_yyy.zzzcr FW/nnnnnn-ddr'cr' mm/dd/yyyy'cr''lf'] Command: <add/EFI_cr Response: >add/EFI_cr FW/nnnnn-drrcr Mm/dd/yyyycrlf]
Encoder Firmware Information (EFI)
Reed-Solomon Command: <add/RSFI_cr Firmware Response: >add/RSFI_cr Information FW/nnnnn-drrcr (RSFI) Mm/dd/yyyycrlf] Interface Command: <add/IFI_cr Firmware Response: >add/IFI_cr Information FW/nnnnn-drrcr (As Required)) mm/dd/yyyycrlf] Modem Options/ Misc. Information Command: <add/MOI_'cr' Response: >add/MOI_'cr' s,OEM_LCD'cr' s,16QAM'cr' s,8PSK'cr'lf]
Stored Faults
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Stored Faults
Information on stored faults is returned when requested. If no stored fault exists for a given fault number, the words NO Fault will be returned instead of the normal time/date status information. The following symbols are commonly used to define the stored faults status commands:
s s s s s s s
# hh mm ss MM DD
Fault number (0 to 9). 0 is the first fault stored Hours in 24-hr. format Minutes Seconds Month Day
YY or YYYY Year
Table B-5 Stored Faults Commands And Responses

Modulator Command: <add/MSF_#'cr' Stored Faults >add/MSF_# hh:mm:ssMM/DD/YY'cr' Response: MOD_xxx'cr' SYN_xxx'cr' DCS_xxx'cr' ICH_xxx'cr' QCH_xxx'cr' AGC_xxx'cr' IF_xxx'cr' CONF_xxx'cr''lf'] Interface Command: <add/ITSF_#'cr' Transmit Side >add/ITSF_# hh:mm:ssMM/DD/YY'cr' Stored Faults Response: FSYN_xxx'cr' TXD_xxx'cr' PLL_xxx'cr' CLK_xxx'cr' FIFO_xxx'cr' INT_xxx'cr''lf'] DF_xxxcrIf VSYN_xxxcrIf Common Command: <add/CSF_#'cr' Equipment >add/CSF_# hh:mm:ss MM/DD/YY'cr' Stored Faults Response: M&C_xxx'cr' BAT_xxx'cr' +5_xxx'cr' +12_xxx'cr' -12_xxx'cr''lf'] Module (OK/FLT) IF Synthesizer (OK/FLT) Data Clock Synthesizer (OK/FLT) I Channel (OK/FLT) Q Channel (OK/FLT) AGC Level (OK/FLT) IF Module Fault (OK/FLT) Configuration (OK/FLT)
Frame Sync Lock (OK/FLT) Transmit Data (OK/FLT) Transmit Synthesizer PLL Lock (OK/FLT) Transmit Clock Activity (OK/FL) Transmit FIFO (OK/FLT) Interface Module (OK/FLT) Data Format (OK/FLT) Video Sync (OK/FLT)
Monitor & Control Module (OK/FLT) Battery/Clock (OK/FLT) +5V Power Supply (OK/FLT) +12V Power Supply (OK/FLT) -12V Power Supply (OK/FLT)

110 Appendix B
Purpose
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Appendix C
Restoring TVRM75 Factory Defaults

This document supports all released versions.This document is applicable when the TVRM-75 Modulator Firmware is upgraded or when the operator initiates a hard reset from the front panel.
Purpose
Due to the numerous transport stream output formats available on the Tiernan DVB Encoders, there are several default configurations for the TVRM-75 DVB Modulator. When the Encoder is configured with the default configuration, the Modulator must be configured with the appropriate default configuration so that the Modulator will operate properly with the Encoder. The default configuration is designed to optimize the Modulators performance and minimize configuration conflicts between the Encoder and the Modulator. When the operator initiates a hard reset or when the firmware has been upgraded, the Modulator will reload its internal hardware defaults upon power-up. The Modulator must then be reconfigured with the appropriate Factory Default Configuration.

112 Appendix C
Factory Default for ASI Data Input
Table C-1 presents the Factory Default Configuration for the TVRM-75 when used in an application where a Tiernan Encoder is sending an ASI transport stream to the Modulators ASI input. For this application, configure the modulator with the default parameters shown in bold.
Table C-1 Factory Default Configuration for ASI Data Input

TOP MENU CONFIGURATION SUB MENU MODULATOR PARAMETER TX-DR QPSK 5/6 TX-SR QPSK 5/6 TX-IF FREQUENCY TX-OUTPUT TX-POWER LEVEL SCRAMBLER CARRIER MODE INTERFACE TX CLOCK PHASE TX DATA PHASE 2047 PATTERN TX SYNC SELECT TX DATA FAULT TX CLK ACTIVITY DVB FRAMING TYPE SAVE RECALL FAULTS/ALARMS MODULATOR TX INTERFACE CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION ------------------------------------------------------------VALUE 8.448000Mbps 5.500187Msps 70.000000MHz ON -10dBm ON NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL OFF CORR ON DATA NONE ALARM 188 1 - 10 1 - 10
Factory Default for ASI Data Input
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COMMON STORED FAULTS/ALARMS MODULATOR TX INTERFACE COMMON CLEAR??? UTILITY MODULATOR MOD POWER OFFSET MOD SPECTRUM POWER UP TX-IF MODULATOR TYPE 0.0dB NORMAL LAST KNOWN DVB-2 NO FAULT NO FAULT NO FAULT -------------------------------
INTERFACE
INTERFACE TYPE INTERFACE SELECT ASI LINK SELECT
ASI/RS-422 ASI B-LINK (J3)
SYSTEM
TIME/DATE
SET CURRENT TIME SET CURRENT DATE
REMOTE BAUD RATE REMOTE ADDRESS REMOTE TYPE TEST MODE STATUS LAMP TEST DISPLAY CONTRAST
19200 NONE 1 RS-232 -----PRESS ENTER TO TEST 64

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M&C MODULE FW MASTER RESET ALARM RELAY1 MOD OPTIONS REV EMULATION MOD OPTIONS MOD SERIAL # CONFIGURATION FACTORY SETUP FW/5613-1H HARD/SOFT NORMAL CURRENT VERSION --+ XXXXXXX CODE - MOD NOT APPLICABLE
1 - Menu not available prior to firmware version 4.1.4 Note: a no fault condition is indicated by a - sign and a fault condition is indicated by a + sign.
Save the factory default configuration, cycle power to the unit, and verify that the factory default settings are displayed after power-up.
Factory Default for Serial RS422 Data Input
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Table C-2 presents the Factory Default Configuration for the TVRM-75 when used in an application where a Tiernan Encoder is sending a serial RS422 transport stream to the Modulators serial RS422 Data input. For this application, configure the modulator with the default parameters shown in bold.
Table C-2 Factory Default Configuration for Serial RS422 Data Input
TOP MENU CONFIGURATION SUB MENU MODULATOR PARAMETER TX-DR QPSK 5/6 TX-SR QPSK 5/6 TX-IF FREQUENCY TX-OUTPUT TX-POWER LEVEL SCRAMBLER CARRIER MODE INTERFACE TX CLOCK PHASE TX DATA PHASE 2047 PATTERN TX SYNC SELECT TX DATA FAULT TX CLK ACTIVITY DVB FRAMING TYPE SAVE RECALL FAULTS/ALARMS MODULATOR CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION ----------------------------` VALUE 8.448000Mbps 5.500187Msps 70.000000MHz ON -10dBm ON NORMAL NORMAL1, 2 NORMAL OFF CORR ON DATA NONE ALARM 188 1 - 10 1 - 10

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TX INTERFACE COMMON STORED FAULTS/ALARMS MODULATOR NO FAULT -------------------------------------------------------
TX INTERFACE
NO FAULT
COMMON
NO FAULT
CLEAR??? UTILITY MODULATOR MOD POWER OFFSET MOD SPECTRUM POWER UP TX-IF INTERFACE INTERFACE TYPE RS422 INT SELECT RTS TX-IF CNTRL RTS STATE CTS STATE DM STATE ST STATE TT STATE SYSTEM TIME/DATE 0.0dB NORMAL LAST KNOWN ASI/RS422 RS422 OFF NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL SET CURRENT TIME SET CURRENT DATE
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REMOTE BAUD RATE 19200 NONE 1 RS-232 -------------------------PRESS ENTER TO TEST 64 FW/5613-1H HARD/SOFT NORMAL CURRENT VERSION -------------------------XXXXXXX CODE - MOD NOT APPLICABLE
REMOTE ADDRESS REMOTE TYPE TEST MODE STATUS LAMP TEST DISPLAY CONTRAST M&C MODULE FW MASTER RESET ALARM RELAY 3 MOD OPTIONS REV EMULATION MOD OPTIONS MOD SERIAL # CONFIGURATION FACTORY SETUP
1 - TX CLOCK PHASE is set to INVERT for Revision 01 Serial RS422 Data Cable. 2 - TX CLOCK PHASE is set to NORMAL for Revision 02 Serial RS422 Data Cable. 3 - Menu not available prior to firmware version 4.1.4 Note - a no fault condition is indicated by a - sign and a fault condition is indicated by a + sign.
Save the factory default configuration, cycle power to the unit, and verify that the factory default settings are displayed after power-up.

118 Appendix C
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Glossary
A
AC switching power supply A pulsewidth modulation, AC to DC converter. The TUI10 can receive and convert from 100 to 240 V inputs at 50 to 60 Hz. Amp or Ampere The standard unit of measure for electrical strength defined as the amount of current that would be produced by an electromotive force of one volt acting through a resistance of one ohm. ASI Asynchronous serial interface.
Autodetecting The capability of a unit to automatically sense and set its configuration to match the operational parameters of an incoming signal. Autoranging The capability of a power supply unit to accept variable voltage rates. Autosensing The capability of a power supply unit to detect variable voltage rates.
Baseband multimedia and video signals. Baud Rate medium. BIST
The nonmodulated transmission of audio
A measure of transmission speed over a transmission
Builtinselftest.
Bit rate Refers to the number of bits of data transmitted over a given time period. See also bps. BNC British Naval ConnectorA type of connector featuring a locking pin on the female end and a cutout groove for the pin on the male end. bps A ratio of the number of bits of data transmitted to the number of seconds elapsed, expressed as bits per second.
Glossary
120
Buffer In data transmission, a buffer is a temporary storage location for information being sent or received. A buffer is usually located between two different devices that have different abilities or speeds for handling the data. Buffer overflow Within a data buffering system, the condition occurring whenever the number of data bits entering the buffer exceeds the data capacity of the buffer. Buffer underflow Within a data buffering system, the condition occurring whenever the number of data bits entering the buffer is not sufficient to maintain the buffer minimum output rate. Builtinselftest Evaluative procedures residing in the TUI10 microcontroller which are used to provide diagnostic information regarding its operational state.
Cband A portion of the electromagnetic spectrum used heavily for satellite transmissions. The uplink frequency is at 6GHz, and the downlink is at 4GHz. Traditional applications include voice communications, video conferencing, and broadcast TV and radio. Cable Loss Loss of signal quality within cable, typically due to impedance as a result of excessive cable length or material construction. Carrier Offset The frequency difference in Hertz measured between the programmed receive frequency and the actual frequency received. Channel signals. A single path for transmitting electric or electromagnetic
CSA Canadian Standards AssociationThe Canadian counterpart of the U.S. Underwriters Laboratories.
Data Typically refers to the information content of a signal including video, audio, graphic, or characterbased information. Data Bits Within a data packet, the bits which represent the information content of a packet. See also Data.
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dB DecibelA unit of measure of signal strength, usually the relation between a transmitted signal and a standard signal source. An increase of 3 dB results in a doubling of the signal strength. An increase of 6 dB results in a quadrupling of the signal strength. Conversely, a decrease of 3 dB and 6 dB results in a reduction in signal strength by one half and three quarters, respectively. Decode To convert a coded signal into its original form. Demod Demodulation. See Demodulate. To retrieve an electrical signal from a carrier signal or
Demodulate wave.
DS3 A commercial leased line that has the capacity to handle up to 44.763 Mbps of digital information, as defined in ITU-T Rec. G.703. dsec DecisecondsA measurement of time that is equal to 0.1 seconds. For example, 15 dsec is equal to 1.5 seconds. DTE Data Termination EquipmentA generic name for any device that generates information to be transmitted to another device or over a transmission system. For example, visual display units, computers, and office workstations. DVB Digital Video BroadcastA set of standards providing the specifications for transmission and reception of digitally processed broadcasting signals.
E2 A commercial leased line that has the capacity to handle up to 8.448 Mbps of digital information, as defined in ITU-T Rec. G.703. E3 A commercial leased line that has the capacity to handle up to 34.368 Mbps of digital information, as defined in ITU-T Rec. G.703. Eb/No Eb =Energy per information bit; No =Noise energy per HertzSignal energy with respect to noise, expressed in energy per bit/noise in 1 Hz bandwidth.
Glossary
122
Fault FIFO
A disturbance that impairs or disrupts normal operations. First In, First OutA type of data buffer.
FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array A chip that can be reprogrammed for various uses. Functional Block A component that performs a specific process within a unit. For example, an input controller is a functional block within the TUI10.
G.703 ITUT Recommendation G.703, Physical/Electrical Characteristics of Hierarchical Digital Interfaces.An interface protocol used for terrestrial transmissions that operates at multiples of 64 Kbps PCM. Hz HertzA measurement of frequency in cycles of a waveform occurring in one second. One hertz is one cycle per second. HPA High power amplifier A device which provides the high power necessary to transmit radio signals from an earth terminal to a satellite.
IEC International Electrotechnical CommissionA Genevabased organization that sets international electrical and electronics standards and includes national committees from over 40 countries. IF Intermediate Frequency1. A frequency to which a signal wave is shifted locally as an intermediate step in transmission or reception. 2. The fixed frequency resulting from heterodyning the incoming signal with a signal from a local oscillator. IFL Interfacility linkTypically refers to an interfacility link cable used to connect a lownoise block (LNB) to an IRD. Often this IFL carries power from the IRD to the LNB. IF Looptest A diagnostic, troubleshooting, or operational test procedure designed to test operate satellite equipment by passing video and audio test signals through an encoder and satellite modulator, looping the output of the modulator to the input of the IRD, and monitoring the video and audio output of the IRD.
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Impedance The total opposition of a device offers to the flow of alternating current. Measured in ohms and varies at different frequencies. Integrated Receiver/Decoder Within a satellite downlink system, a piece of equipment used to demodulate and decode a transport stream. IRD See Integrated Receiver/Decoder.
Kuband A portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in the 12GHz to 14GHz range. Used for satellites, employing 14GHz on the uplink and 11GHz on the downlink in support of such applications as broadcast TV for manonthestreet interviews and other situations requiring a small, portable dish. Ku is also used in Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) systems, or Direct Satellite System (DSS). Kbps Kilobits per second A ratio of 1000 bits transmitted per second. For example, 10Kbps is equal to 10,000 bits transmitted per second. KSps Kilosample or kilosymbol per secondA ratio of 1000 samples or symbols transmitted per second. For example, 10KSps is equal to 10,000 samples or symbols transmitted per second.
Lband 1. Portion of the electromagnetic spectrum commonly used in satellite applications, with frequencies in the 390 MHz to 1550 MHz range. 2. For an IRD, the frequency received from the LNB, existing in a range of 950 MHz to 2050 MHz. LCD Liquid crystal displayA display technology that uses liquid crystals to form displayed characters. LED Light emitting diodeA display technology that uses a light emitting diode to form displayed characters.
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124
Line Resolution The degree of sharpness of a displayed video image. LNB Low Noise Block A combination low noise amplifier and local oscillator used in some satellite downconverters. LO Local OscillatorA device within a frequency converter that is used to reduce or increase the frequency of the signal passed from the device input to output.
Mbps Megabits per secondA ratio of 1,000,000 bits transmitted per second. For example, 15Mbps is equal to 15,000,000 bits transmitted per second. MCPC See Multichannelpercarrier. Referring to one audio output not contained in a
Mono Channel stereo mix.
MPEG Moving Picture Experts GroupA joint committee of the International Standards Organization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 2. A series of hardware and software standards designed to reduce the storage requirements of digital video. 3. A compression scheme for full motion video. MPEG1 Refers to ISO/IEC standards developed in 1991 by the ISO/IEC JTC1/SC29 WG11, Moving Picture Experts Group. MPEG2 Refers to ISO/IEC standards 13818 1 (Systems), 138182 (Video), 138183 (Audio), 138184 (Compliance). MTBF Mean time between failuresThe length of time a user may reasonably expect a device or system to work before an incapacitating fault occurs. Multichannelpercarrier Two or more video programs transmitted per digital transport stream.
125
Network Management System A system designed to keep a network operating near maximum efficiency and to provide operator interface to the managed system for configuring, isolating and correcting faults, and monitoring operational performance. Nonvolatile, fieldprogrammable memory A type of Flash ROM used to store configuration parameters. The ROM memory is configurable by the user but will not clear if the unit loses power. NTSC 1. National Television Standards Committee of the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) A committee which determines the video standards for broadcast in the U.S. 2. The U.S. standard for video broadcast which uses a 3.57945 MHz subcarrier whose phase varies with the instantaneous hue of the televised color, and whose amplitude varies with the instantaneous saturation of the color. A single frame (picture) in the standard consists of 525 horizontal scanning lines. Frames are scanned at the rate of 30 frames per second. 3. Used to describe the standard method of television transmission in the U.S., Canada, japan, Central America, and parts of South America.
Ohm A unit of measure for resistance symbolized by the Greek letter omega . Defined as the electrical resistance between two points of a conductor when a constant difference of potential of 1 volt, applied between these points produces in this conductor a current of 1 ampere, the conductor not being the source of any electromotive force. Overhead A number of data bits used for errorchecking, control, timing, and other communications functions that are inserted in the data stream as an additional to the individual data rates of the transport stream components. Overhead must be included when calculating the aggregate transport stream output data rate.
PAL Phase Alteration Line1. A broadcast television standard that uses a subcarrier which is alternated 90 degrees in phase from one line to the next to minimize hue errors in color transmission. 2. The color television transmission standard used in Europe and other parts of the world.
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PALI A European color television transmission standard that uses a 4.43361875 MHz subcarrier. A single frame in this standard consists of 625 scanning line, and frames are scanned at a rate of 25 frames per second. PALM A European color television transmission standard that uses a 3.57561149 MHz subcarrier. A single frame is this standard consists of 525 scanning lines, and frames are scanned at a rate of 30 frames per second. PGCA A proprietary conditional access method used by Tiernan equipment. PID Packet IdentifierWithin a data packet, the bits used for its identification. Pixel Picture Element1. The smallest unit of area of a video screen image that can be turned on or off, or varied in intensity. 2. The smallest division that makes up the raster scan line for a video display. PSI Program Specific Information.
QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift KeyingThe transmission of 2 bits per symbol, with each symbol being a phase range of the sine wave. In this fashion, a 2:1 compression ratio is achieved, resulting in a doubling of the efficiency with which a circuit is employed. RCD Remote Control DeviceA computer terminal used to configure and monitor an encoder or an IRD without using the units control front panel. RF Input The user configured receive frequency parameter.
Sample Rate The number of times per second that an analog signal is measured and converted to a binary number in order to convert the analog signal to a digital signal. Satellite downlink frequency Within a satellite system, the frequency, either Cband or Kuband, of the signal transmitted to the receiving dish.
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SCPC
See Singlechannelpercarrier One video program transmitted per
Singlechannelpercarrier digital transport stream.
SMPT Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. A standard for video connections. The TUI10 has a SMPTE-310 port that handles data rates of 19.39 Mbps and 38.78 Mbps. SNMP Simple Network Management ProtocolA widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc.) to the workstation console used to oversee the network. The agents return information contained in a Management Information Base, which is a data structure that defines what is obtainable from the device and what can be controlled. sps 1. Samples per secondA ratio of the number of times that an analog signal is measured and converted to a binary number to seconds elapsed, expressed as samples per second. 2. Symbols per secondA ratio of symbols transmitted to seconds elapsed expressed as symbols per second. Commonly used to express the speed at which QPSK symbols are transmitted. Stereo Pair Two audio signals consisting of sound reproduction of the same audio source. Symbol In digital transmission, a recognizable electrical state that is associated with a signal element, which is an electrical signal within a defined period of time.
TAD1006 A Tiernan Communication, Inc. option module that allows an encoder to convert a composite analog video input into a serial digital video stream for inclusion in the transport stream output. The TAD1006 provides this functionality automatically without need for special setup or configuration. TDR600 A DVBcompliant, standalone MPEG2 integrated receiver/decoder produced by Tiernan Communications, Inc. that can decode both 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 video formatting.
Glossary
128
TDR7 A DVBcompliant, standalone MPEG2 integrated receiver/decoder produced by Tiernan Communications, Inc. TDR777 A DVBcompliant, standalone MPEG1 and MPEG2 integrated receiver/decoder produced by Tiernan Communications, Inc. TE6 A 4:2:2 MPEG2 encoder produced by Tiernan Communications, Inc. that is backwards compatible with existing 4:2:0 integrated receiver decoders.
TTM A Tiernan Communications, Inc. internal multiplexer that allows an encoder to multiplex various inputs into a single MPEG2 transport stream output.
TTM2070/RA A Tiernan Communications, Inc. option module that allows an encoder to multiplex video, audio, and user data inputs into an MPEG2 transport stream output with an ASI aggregate bit rate up to 53 Mbps and an RS422 aggregate bit rate up to 18 Mbps.
U V
UL VAC
Underwriters Laboratories. Volts AC.
VDC Volts DC. VDE Verband Deutscher ElektrotechnikerThe German counterpart of the U.S. Underwriters Laboratories. Viterbi Code Rate Forward error correction scheme.
Vpp Volts peaktopeak.
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Index
A
AC power 28 ASCII character format 95 ASI block diagram 84 data interface 82 defaults 90 description 83 factory defaults 112 front panel menus 88 receive output connectors, J6/J7 remote commands 90 RS-422 connector, J5 86 specifications 85 transmit input connectors, J3/J4 user interfaces 86 assemblies, modulator 15 commands interface 99 modulator 97 stored faults 109 system 100 connectors external 25 rear panel 26 transmit IF output, CP1
86
86
28
data interfaces ASI 82 description 67 installation 25 removal 25 RS-422 parallel/serial 68 software requirement 68 data rates 14 default settings 63 defaults factory 111 modulator settings 63
Index
130
emissions, CE 28 external connections
25
factory defaults 111 ASI 112 RS-422 115 faults command tree 19 commands/responses 109 stored 109 firmware upgrade, default settings 63 front panel configuration interface menu 40 configuration menu 36 configuration menu, overview 35 configuration save & recall menus 43 faults & alarms menu 45 faults & alarms menus, overview 44 features 30 keypad 32 LEDs 30 main menu tree 34 menu structure, overview 33 operation, introduction 29 stored faults & alarms menu 49 utility factory setup menu 66 utility interface menu 54 utility interface menu, ASI/RS-422 57 utility interface menu, RS-422 55 utility menus overview 51 utility mod options menu 64 utility modulator menu 52 utility system menu 59 ground hard reset 28 63
G H
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installation data interfaces 24 process 22 interface commands/responses keypad, front panel LEDs description front panel 32
99
K L
31 30
menus ASI 88 front panel, see front panel Utility Interface RS-422 Options message structure 95 command/response 96 device address 96 end character 97 start character 96 modulator commands/responses 97 default settings 63 fault tree 19 pinout ASI, RS-422 connector, J5 87 auxiliary connector, J5 77 DVB Interface, J3 74 EIA530 serial interface, J4 75 fault connector, J2 27 remote, J1 26 power, AC 28 rear panel connectors 26 remote commands ASI summary 90 RS-422 summary 80 remote operation message structure 95
78
Index
132
RS-422 configuration 70 data/timing criteria 73 defaults 80 factory defaults 115 front panel menus 78 overview 68 remote commands 80 specifications 70 user interfaces 72
software requirements data interfaces 68 specifications ASI 85 modulator 15 symbol rates 14 system commands/responses
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Tiernan Communications Product Support department contact information TVRM75 assemblies 15 data rates 14 emissions, CE 28 external connections 25 fault tree 19 ground 28 installation process 22 overview 13 specifications 15 symbol rates 14 unpacking 21 unpacking the unit 21 user interfaces 72 ASI 86 DVB parallel/serial EIA-530 serial 75 serial, J4 75
ix
72
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Before you call Product Support, please photocopy and complete the following Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Request form. This information enables the Product Support Engineer to understand, diagnose, and correct your product problems.
Tiernan Return Materials Authorization Request Form

Telephone: 858.587.0252 Product Contact Name Company Name Return Shipping Address Serial Number Contact Phone Fax: 858.587.0257 RMA # (obtained from Tiernan) Contact Fax Number Contact Email Address
System Configuration
Format: SD - Standard Definition t HD - High Definition t Firmware Version: ____________

Encoder Configuration
System Mode: SCPC t MCPC t

Permanent t
Type of Failure: Intermittent t
Video: Digital t Analog t Resolution: 1080I t 720P t
Format: PAL t
480P t 704 t
NTSC t 544 t
Other ________ 352 t SIF t
Chroma: 4:2:0 t 4:2:2 t
Frame Rate: __________________ Mux: Ouput Rate________________ Mod: Code Rate _______
IRD Configuration
Data Rate: Auto t
Manual t
If Manual: ________________
Audio: Digital t Analog t Number of Channels: _______

Data Rate ______________
Aux Data: Number of Channels: ____
Local Rate ________________
Input Source: QPSK t Video: SD t

HD t
ASI t
RS-422 t
SDI t Code Rate _______________ Analog t Number of Channels: ____
If QPSK: RF Freq _______________ Aux Data: Number of Channels: ____

Detailed Description of Failure
Data Rate ________________
Audio: Digital t
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TVRM-75 DVB MODULATOR

SYNC TRANSMITTER ON TEST MODE

DVB Satellite Modulator

Copyright 1996-1999 Tiernan Communications, Inc.

TVRM75 Operator Manual, Revision E, 06/21/99

WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard!

Electric Shock Hazard

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION .......................................95

Restoring TVRM75 Factory Defaults ................................111

Glossary ..............................................................................119 Index ....................................................................................129

About this Manual

About this Manual

Electric Shock Hazard

Please Read Carefully

TVRM75 Shipping Cartons and Packing Materials

TVRM75 Shipping Cartons and Packing Materials

Cartons and Packing Materials

Equipment Repacking Instructions

CAUTION: Carefully Follow the Repacking Instructions

Please Read Carefully

TVRM75 Shipping Cartons and Packing Materials

TVRM-75 DVB MODULATOR

SYNC TRANSMITTER ON TEST MODE

A block diagram for the modulator is shown below.

P L U G -IN D ATA USER IN TE R FA C E IN TE R FA C E

D ATA FILTE R AND M O D U L ATO R

M &C TO /F R O M S Y N C H A N D R A N D O M IZ E R S C O D E R A N D IN T E R L E AV E R V IT E R B I C O D E R A N D M A P P IN G D ATA FILTE R A N D M O D U L ATO R S Y N T H E S IZE R

Table 1-1 Minimum/Maximum Data and Symbol Rates

The modulator consists of the following assemblies:

Table 1-2 lists the modulator specifications.

Table 1-2 Modulator Specifications

Maximum Data Rate

Maximum Data Rate - QPSK

Table 1-2 Modulator Specifications (continued)

Table 1-2 Modulator Specifications (continued)

Table 1-2 Modulator Specifications (continued)

Table 1-3 lists the modulator fault tree information.

Table 1-3 Modulator Fault Tree

The following list identifies the interface: 1. 2. EIA-422 ASI

Note: All dimension are listed in inches.

Remove and Install Data Interfaces

Typical Data Interface Module

Data Interface Removal

Data Interface Installation

Table 2-1 Rear Panel Connectors

The use of each connector is described in the following paragraphs.

Remote Connector & Pinout (J1)

Table 2-2 provides the pinout of the J1 connector.

Table 2-2 Remote Connector Pinout (J1)

Table 2-2 Remote Connector Pinout (J1) (continued)

Fault Connector (J2)

Table 2-3 Fault Status Relay Connector Pinout (J2)

Table 2-3 Fault Status Relay Connector Pinout (J2) (continued)

Transmit IF Output (CP1) AC Power

Proper Operations for Emissions (CE)

Table 3-1 Mode Description

TVRM-75 DVB MODULATOR

SYNC TRANSMITTER ON TEST MODE

The front panel features include:

Configuration Faults/Alarms Stored Faults/Alarms Utility

The seven LEDs on the front panel indicate: