M6100

BROADCAST SATELLITE MODULATOR

(R2.6)

Description
Newtec’s next
The Newtec M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator is the new Maximum symbol rates up to 72 MBaud generation Broadcast
generation DVB compliant modulator specifically designed for and modulations up to 256APSK (DVB-
Broadcast Direct-To-Home, Primary Distribution to Head-Ends and S2X standard) combined with VCM
Satellite Modulator is
Contribution of Television and Radio Content. This single Transport (Variable Coding and Modulation) not just a modulator.
Stream modulator supports the updated DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X, next allow for maximum throughput of It’s a platform that
up to six transport streams in large
to the legacy DVB-S and DVB-DSNG standards, as well as Newtec takes a vital role in your
S2 Extensions in order to achieve barrier-breaking efficiency. The contribution links. The powerful MPE
M6100 can be used in conjunction with set-top boxes, professional encapsulator gives access to dual networks, performs the
IRD’s or professional satellite demodulators such as the MDM6100. stream communication where live best on the market and
video is combined with file transfer, a helps you evolve your
service channel or video streaming.
Delivering the Highest Uptime for Vital Links business through
At the output of the Broadcast Satellite ongoing market and
Uptime and reliability are essential in the design of the modulator,
which plays a vital role in the satellite network. Input source
Modulator, the signal is available in technology innovations.
IF or extended L-band (950 MHz-
redundancy and the shortest redundancy switch-over times
2150 MHz), providing a compact and
of modulators, operating both in 1+1 and N+1 topologies, are
cost-effective solution. A switchable 10 MHz reference signal and
setting the standard in our industry.
optional 24 Vdc or 48 Vdc for an outdoor BUC is multiplexed on the
L-band interface.
Advanced capabilities are built in, such as an MPEG Transport
Stream analyser, support of SMPTE 2022 FEC at the GbE inputs
The Broadcast Satellite Modulator can be easily monitored and
(for distributed IP headends), and native support of Carrier ID,
controlled via a comprehensive front panel menu and advanced
according to the new DVB standard, as well as in the transport
web GUI, as well as via SNMP protocol. This enables easy integration
stream NIT Table. Special care was taken to cope with jittery
into any industry-standard EMS/NMS system.
transport stream over IP inputs. Two input ASI ports can be used
as redundant interfaces while the two output ASI ports provide
monitoring. Evolve Towards Tomorrow’s Technology

Get the Best Performance and Lower Your Costs Built upon flexible and latest generation programmable
technology, the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator is a future-
The Broadcast Satellite Modulator performs among the best, proof building block that lets any satellite network evolve to the
offering unmatched bandwidth efficiency optimization options, next level of capabilities. A scalable, pay-as-you-grow, licensing
thereby lowering overall Total Cost of Ownership. The fully and software upgrade mechanism facilitates the launch of
automated operation of Newtec´s field-proven Equalink® 3 pre- new services, or last minute network design changes, without
distortion technology with its seamless calibration is now available rebuilding the entire network infrastructure. Migration from ASI
for any satellite transmission application providing up to 10% to GbE and IF to L-band or an upgrade to the new DVB-S2X
bandwidth gains for single carrier per transponder constellations. standard or Newtec S2 Extensions is facilitated by simple in-field
Clean Channel Technology®, in combination with DVB-S2X or installation of license keys.
Newtec S2 Extensions, improves satellite efficiency by up to 15%,
thereby enabling much smaller carrier spacing. The brand new DVB-CID carrier identifier is already available as
a software option on the M6100 and DSNG profiles, as defined
by WBU-ISOG, can be easily selected. These profiles define the
basic parameters for the most common use cases including the
new DVB-S2X standard.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Key Features
• Single Transport Stream modulator with optional - DVB-S2X, DVB-S2, DVB-DSNG and DVB-S compliant
MPE encapsulator - Newtec S2 Extensions
• Baud rate range: 50 kBaud – 72 MBaud - QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK, 64APSK, 128APSK and
• Data rates up to 216 Mbit/s 256APSK
• IF (70/140) and L-Band (950-2150) high power outputs - Clean Channel Technology provides up to 15% bandwidth
• Highest system reliability and service uptime through robust efficiency gains on top of the DVB-S2 standard
design and industry-leading redundancy solutions - Optional automated Equalink 3 predistortion provides
- Exceptional jitter recovery on TS over IP inputs with up to 10% bandwidth gains, higher QoS and geographic
SMPTE 2022 FEC coverage
- Redundant optional ASI or GbE interfaces - Secure front panel, SNMP, HTTP and CLI interfaces
- Built-in TS Analyser with PCR jitter measurements - Selection of DSNG profiles acc. WBU-ISOG including the
- RFI reduction using optional DVB RF Carrier ID (DVB- new DVB-S2X standard
CID) and NIT table CID (default) • Optional built-in support for opportunistic data insertion up to
- Automatic TS rate adaptation 20 Mbps, interoperable with IRD’s that support Multi Protocol
- L-band monitoring output Encapsulation (MPE)
- Market-leading RF purity and performance • Supports SFN Networks using transparent TS pass-through
- Programmable amplitude slope equalizer • Optional BISS content protection
- PRBS generator for link performance tests • External reference input
- Optional high stability internal clock reference • Optional 10 MHz reference output
- Optional dual AC power supply • Easy integration with industry-leading management systems
• Low Total Cost of Ownership as a result of very high (EMS/NMS/OSS)
bandwidth efficiency technology options, and ease of • Feature-based pricing and software upgrades
monitoring and control • Pay-as-you-grow flexible licensing scheme

Applications Related Products

• Broadcast Direct-to-Home (DTH) MDM6100 Broadcast Satellite Modem (works together with
• Broadcast Primary Distribution M6100 to perform automated Equalink)
• Broadcast Contribution FRC07x0 Frequency converters portfolio
• Upgrade of distribution networks towards USS0212 1+1 Modulator Redundancy Switch
Newtec S2 Extensions or DVB-S2X USS0202 Universal Switching System

Support Services for Your

Professional Equipment Related Bandwidth Efficiency Technologies

Care Pack Basic and Care Pack Enhanced are the Newtec Clean Channel Technology
service and support packages protecting your Newtec Fully Automated Equalink 3
equipment over a three-year period. Newtec S2 Extensions and DVB-S2X
 M6100
BROADCAST SATELLITE MODULATOR (2.6)

Data Interfaces • DVB-S2X standard

Outer/Inner FEC: BCH/LDPC
• Spurious performance
Better than - 65 dBc/4 kHz @ +5 dBm
53 MODCODs (normal frames) output level and > 256 kBaud
ASI INTERFACE (OPTIONAL)
QPSK: from 1/4 to 9/10 Non-signal related:< - 80 dBc @ +5 dBm
Single stream mode
8PSK: from 3/5 to 9/10 output
• 2 selectable ASI inputs on BNC (F) – 75 Ohm
16APSK: from 26/45 to 9/10
(coax) L-BAND MONITORING
32APSK: from 32/45 to 9/10
• 2 x ASI output (loop through) on • Connector SMA (F), 50 Ohm
64APSK: from 11/15 to 5/6
BNC (F) – 75 Ohm (coax) • Frequency Same as L-Band output
128APSK: 3/4; 7/9
• 188 or 204 byte mode frequency or 1050 MHz in
256APSK: 32/45; 3/4
• Rate adapter case of IF output option only
13 Linear MODCODs (normal frames)
• MPTS or SPTS according to ISO/IEC 13818 • Level -45 dBm
8APSK-L: 5/9; 26/45
16APSK-L: from 1/2 to 2/3 • Return loss > 10 dB
ETH INTERFACE 32APSK-L: 2/3
• Auto switching 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet 64APSK-L: 32/45 10 MHZ REFERENCE INPUT
interface 256APSK-L: 29/45 to 11/15 • Connector BNC (F), 50 Ohm
• Transport stream over IP interface (UDP/RTP) 41 MODCODs (short frames) • Input level -3 dBm up to + 7 dBm
• Forward Error Correction SMPTE 2022- QPSK: from 11/45 to 8/9 • Frequencies 1,2,5,10,20 MHz
1 and -2 8PSK: from 7/15 to 8/9
• 188 or 204 byte mode 16APSK: from 7/15 to 8/9 10 MHZ REFERENCE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)
• Rate adapter 32APSK: from 2/3 to 8/9 • Connector BNC (F), 50 Ohm
• MPTS or SPTS according to ISO/IEC • Support of DVB-S2 VCM mode • Output level +3 dBm (+/- 2 dB)
13818
• Single stream mode
BAUD RATE RANGE BUC POWER (OPTIONAL)
Content Encryption • DVB-S2, DVB-S2X & Newtec
S2 Extensions 50 kBaud - 72 MBaud
• Max. current: 3.8 A
• Voltage: 24 V,48 V (Software controlled)
and Protection • DVB-S 50 kBaud - 72 MBaud

BISS ENCRYPTION FRAME LENGTH Internal 10 MHz Reference

• Support for BISS-0, BISS-1 and BISS-E
• On one single TS (SPTS or MPTS)
• DVB-S 188 bytes Frequency
• DVB-S2, DVB-S2X & Newtec S2 Extensions
Short Frames 16200 bits STANDARD STABILITY
• DVB-S2, DVB-S2X & Newtec S2 Extensions • Stability: +/- 2000 ppb over 0 to 70°C
IP Encapsulation Normal Frames 64800 bits • Ageing: +/- 1000 ppb/year

• MPE Encapsulation of IP frames in 1 transport CLEAN CHANNEL TECHNOLOGY VERY HIGH STABILITY (OPTIONAL)
stream • Roll-off : 5% -10% -15% -20% - 25% - 35% • Stability: +/- 2 ppb over 0 to 65°C
• Max 20 Mbit/s • Optimum carrier spacing • Ageing: +/- 500 ppb/10 year
• Advanced filter technology

Modulation AUTOMATED EQUALINK 3 Generic

• Predistortion for all MODCODs
SUPPORTED MODULATION SCHEMES AND FEC MONITOR AND CONTROL INTERFACES
• DVB-S CARRIER INTERFERENCE REDUCTION • Web server GUI (HTTP) via web browser
Outer/Inner FEC: Reed Solomon / Viterbi • DVB RF Carrier ID (DVB-CID) • M&C connectivity via separate Ethernet links
MODCODs • Spread Spectrum Modulator (BPSK) • Diagnostics report, alarm log (HTTP)
QPSK: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 • Supports User Data • SNMP v2c
• DVB-DSNG • Compliant to ETSI 103 129 v1.1.1
Outer/Inner FEC: Reed Solomon / Viterbi (2013-05) ALARM INTERFACE
MODCODs • Carrier ID NIT Table • Electrical dual contact closure alarm contacts
8PSK: 2/3, 5/6 • Connector 9-pin sub-D (F)
16QAM: 3/4, 7/8 • Logical interface and general device alarm
• DVB-S2 (acc. ETSI EN 302 307 v1.2.1) Modulation Interfaces
Outer/Inner FEC: BCH/LDPC
52 MODCODs (short & normal frames) L-BAND (CONFIGURATION OPTION) Physical
QPSK: from 1/4 to 9/10 • Connector N(F), 50 Ohm (optional SMA
8PSK: from 3/5 to 9/10 adapter) • Height 1RU, width: 19”, depth 51 cm, 5.8 kg
16APSK: from 2/3 to 9/10 • Frequency 950 - 2150 MHz (10 Hz steps) • Power supply:
32APSK: from 3/4 to 9/10 • Level -35/+7 dBm (+/- 2 dB) 90-130 & 180-260 Vac, 125 VA, 47-63 Hz
• Newtec S2 Extensions • Return loss > 14 dB • Temperature:
Outer/Inner FEC: BCH/LDPC • Switchable 10 MHz Reference Operational: 0°C to +50°C / +32°F to +122°F
54 MODCODs • Spurious performance Storage: -40° to +70°C / -40°F to +158°F
QPSK: from 45/180 to 144/180 Better than - 65 dBc /4 kHz @ +5 dBm • Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
8PSK: from 80/180 to 150/180 output level and > 256 kBaud • CE label and UL
16APSK: from 80/180 to 162/180 Non-signal related: < - 80 dBc @ +5 dBm
32APSK: from 100/180 to 162/180 output
64APSK: from 90/180 to 162/180 IF-BAND (CONFIGURATION OPTION)
29 Linear MODCODs • Connector BNC (F) - 75 Ohm
8PSK-L: from 80/180 to 120/180 (intermateable with 50 Ohm)
16APSK-L: from 80/180 to 162/180 • Frequency 50 - 180 MHz (10 Hz steps)
64APSK-L: from 90/180 to 162/180 • Level -35/+10 dBm (± 2 dB)
• Return loss 50 Ohm : > 14 dB
75 Ohm : > 20 dB

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BROADCAST SATELLITE MODULATOR (2.6)

Newtec M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator (R2.6) Ordering n°

Configuration Options
Category M6100

Select 1 option
Hardware Platform Chassis Type 01 (Modulator) CH-01
Select 1 option
Operating Software M6100/MDM6100 Software R2.6* MS-26
Select 1 option
PSU Single AC 110/240 V PS-00
Mains Power Supply Unit
PSU Dual Redundant AC 110/240 V** PS-01
Select 1 option
Video Package Video TS, Carrier-ID(NIT), TS Analyser* VP-01
Select 1 option
GbE TSoIP, SMPTE-2022 FEC (req. VP-01)* VI-01
Video Interface ASI (6 connectors) (req. VP-01) AS-02
GbE TSoIP + ASI(6) (req. VP-01) VI-02
Select 1 option
L-band with switchable 10 MHz output* OU-00
IF (50-180 MHz)* OU-01
Modulator Output Interface IF+ L-band with switchable 10 MHz out* OU-02
L-band + 10 MHz output + 24/48 V BUC** OU-05
IF+L-band + 10 MHz output + 24/48 V BUC** OU-06
Select 1 option
DVB-S Q/8PSK* SC-01
DVB-S/S2 QPSK* SC-02
DVB-S/S2 Q/8PSK* SC-03
DVB-S/S2 Q/8PSK 16QAM 16APSK* SC-04
DVB-S/S2 Q/8PSK 16QAM 16/32APSK* SC-05
DVB-S/S2/Ext Q/8PSK* SC-06
Modulation Standard
DVB-S/S2/Ext Q/8PSK 16QAM 16APSK* SC-07
and Coding
DVB-S/S2/Ext Q/8PSK 16QAM 16/32APSK* SC-08
DVB-S/S2/Ext Q/8PSK 16QAM 16/32/64APSK* SC-09
DVB-S/S2/Ext/S2X Q/8PSK* SC-10
DVB-S/S2/Ext/S2X Q/8PSK 16QAM 16APSK* SC-11
DVB-S/S2/Ext/S2X Q/8PSK 16QAM 16/32APSK* SC-12
DVB-S/S2/Ext/S2X Q/8PSK 16QAM 16-256APSK* SC-13
Select 1 option
Modulation Symbol Rate 5 MBaud* SR-05
Modulation Symbol Rate 15 MBaud* SR-15
Modulation Maximum
Modulation Symbol Rate 36 MBaud* SR-36
Symbol Rates
Modulation Symbol Rate 54 MBaud* SR-54
Modulation Symbol Rate 72 MBaud* SR-72
Select 1 option
Standard 10 MHz IR-00
Internal Reference Clock
Very High Stability 10 MHz IR-02
Additional Options
Category
Max. 1 option per category
Reference Clock Output 10 MHz Reference Output (BNC) RO-01
Max. 1 option per category
Modulator Output Connector L-Band output N to SMA output adapter OU-10
Max. 1 option per category
Clean Channel Technology for 5 MBaud* CC-05
Clean Channel Technology for 15 MBaud* CC-15
Clean Channel Technology Clean Channel Technology for 36 MBaud* CC-36
Clean Channel Technology for 54 MBaud* CC-54
Clean Channel Technology for 72 MBaud* CC-72
Max. 1 option per category
Predistortion Automated Equalink * AE-01
Max. 1 option per category
DVB Carrier Identifier DVB RF Carrier Identifier* ID-01
Max. 1 option per category
MPE Insertion MPE Data insertion in TS (req. VP-01)* VM-01
Max. 1 option per category
Encryption BISS (0-1-E) Single TS (Req. VP-01)* CA-01
Services
Category (*) Selectable via license key
Max. 1 option per category (**) Dual PSU option PS-01
cannot be combined with
Care Pack 3 Basic GA-08 OU-05 nor OU-06
Support Contact your sales representative
Care Pack 3 Enhanced GA-09 for details ([email protected]).

This brochure is provided for information purposes only.

The details contained in this document, including product and feature specifications, are subject to change without notice and shall not bind Newtec in any way.

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