Microwave Radio Communications HDX2025D Microwave Downlink transmitter User Manual HDX 1100 User and Tech 400609 1 Rev D
Microwave Radio Communications LLC Microwave Downlink transmitter HDX 1100 User and Tech 400609 1 Rev D
Contents
- 1. User manual HDX1100S
- 2. Test report modified to reflect changes requested in email dated 3/22/213
Test report modified to reflect changes requested in email dated 3/22/213
HDX-1100
Aircraft/Terrestrial High
Power SD/HD Video
Transmitter
User and Technical Manual
Manual Part No. 400609-1 Rev. D – May 2013
Copyright © 2010
Part number 400609-1
Printed in U.S.A.
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General Safety Information The following safety requirements, as well as local site requirements and regulations,
must be observed by personnel operating and maintaining the equipment covered by this manual to ensure awareness
of potential hazards. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
About this Manual This manual is intended for use by qualified operators, installers, and service personnel. Users of
this manual should already be familiar with basic concepts of radio, video, and audio. For information about terms in
this manual, see Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations (Part No. 400576-1). Pay special attention to Notes, Cautions,
and Warnings.
Read Notes for important information to assist you in using and maintaining the equipment.
Follow CAUTIONS to prevent damage to the equipment.
Follow WARNINGS to prevent personal injury or death.
Symbols The following symbols may be on the equipment or in this manual:
WARNING: General Warning.
Risk of Danger.
Frame or Chassis Ground: Identifies the frame
or chassis terminal.
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. Earth Ground: Identifies the earth ground
terminal.
CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge.
Possible Damage to Equipment. Fuse (either icon):
Identifies fuses or their location.
Protective Earth Ground: Identifies any
terminal intended for connection to an
external conductor for protection against elec-
tric shock in case of a fault, or the
terminal on a protective earth electrode.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE): The product must not be disposed of
with other waste. You must dispose of the
waste equipment by handing it over to a desig-
nated collection point for recycling.
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1 About the HDX-1100
The Kamelyon
TM
HDX-1100 high power digital
microwave transmitter is a ruggedized unit
designed to support high quality video and data
transmission in airborne and mobile applications, where
vibration, shock, humidity, and temperature swings
are everyday occurrences. The HDX-1100 is compliant
with aircraft industry mounting standards, making it
perfectly suited for airborne or ground based
mobile platforms. Typical applications include real
time video for law enforcement, public safety, fire,
utility, and other agency based surveillance tasks.
The HDX-1100 includes an H.264/MPEG-4
encoder that provides standard or high
definition (SD or HD) video on DVB-T/
COFDM, or Vislink RangeMaster
TM
single
carrier modulation. An MPEG-2 encoder
option is available to support legacy
receivers.
Video inputs may be configured for
composite NTSC or PAL in standard analog
formats, or digital video in SDI, HD-SDI, or
ASI formats. Other inputs include two full
range audio channels, and an RS-232 data
channel. Model are available to cover the
bands shown in the chart below.
Band Designation
HDX-1100 Operating Range
L
Band
1.7 – 1.9 GHz
S
Band
2.0 – 2.5 GHz
C1
Band
3.1 - 3.5 GHz
C2
Band
4.4 - 5.0 GHz
C3
Band
6.4 - 7.1 GHz
The HDX-1100 may be operated via the touch screen user interface (see Section 4), however it
is typically controlled by an optional aircraft remote panel (RCU) (see Section 5). Initial HDX-1100
programming and presets should be configured via PC using the integrated web browser utility
(see Section 6).
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2 Operating in Safety
Guidelines for safe operation are derived from OET bulletin 65, August 1997, as recommended
by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
WARNING
High levels of RF power are present in the unit. Exposure to RF or microwave power
can cause burns and may be harmful to health. Remove power from the unit before
disconnecting any RF cables and before inspecting damaged cables and/or antennas.
Avoid standing in front of high gain antennas (such as a dish antenna) and never look
into the open end of a waveguide or cable where RF power may be present.
The HDX-1100, operated without an antenna will not create RF energy exceeding 1.0 mW/cm
2
,
the FCC limit for exposure. Connecting an antenna to the unit greatly enhances the potential for
harmful exposure, and you must maintain a certain distance from the radiator. The following
table shows the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) safe distances from the antenna.
Antenna Gain (dB1)
0
2
3
5
11
Safe Distance (cm)
28 36 39
50
100
Safe Distance (in)
11.02 14.17 15.35 19.69 39.37
Note
Hazardous RF radiation limits and recommended distances may vary by
country. Observe all applicable state and federal regulations when using this
transmitter.
To perform calculations to understand the safe exposure margin (MPE), use the following
formula suggested by OET 65. The calculations provided are for common antennas often used
in the mobile microwave environment.
Calculating MPE
EIRP = P * (10 ^ (G / 10)) = (antilog of G/10) * P
P = RF power delivered to the antenna in mW
G = Power gain of the antenna in the direction of interest relative to an isotropic radiator
R = distance to the center of radiation of the antenna in centimeters
S = MPE in mW/cm² (milliwatts per square centimeters)
Conversions
dBi to numeric gain = Antilog (dBi/10)
Feet to centimeters = Feet * 30.48
Centimeters to Feet = cm * .0328
4 π = 12.57
User Input
RF power delivered to the antenna = Watts
Antenna gain (referenced to isotropic antenna) = dBi
Distance from the center of radiation = Feet
Calculation steps:
1. [P] RF power input. Watts to milliwatts = Watts * 1000
2. [G] Antenna gain dBi. Numeric gain = Antilog (dBi/10)
3. [EIRP] Multiply P * G
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4. [R] Centimeters to feet = Centimeters * .0328
5. Square R
6. Multiply R² * 4
π
7. [S] Divide (R² * 4
π ) into
EIRP
S = Power Density in milliwatts per square centimeters.
Note
At frequencies above 1500 MHz, S must not be greater than 1.
Reference
FCC OET Bulletin 65, August 1997 - Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
Vislink, in accordance with the requirements set forth by the FCC, provides this information as a
guide to the user and assumes the users of this equipment are licensed and qualified to operate
the equipment per the guidelines and recommendations contained within the product user
guides and in accordance with any FCC rules that may apply.
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3 Installing an HDX-1100 Transmitter
The HDX-1100 is built in an ARINC compliant 3/8 ATR housing, and was designed primarily
for aircraft operation. It is also suitable for general mobile applications, including terrestrial
vehicles. The transmitter and its remote control panel (RCU) have been tested and certified to
be compliant with RTCA DO-160F, as recognized by the FAA and other global agencies that
regulate aircraft operation and safety. NOTE: Aircraft installation must be performed by
certified aircraft maintenance personnel.
TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY
AIR VENT
HOLD DOWN BRACKETS
(used with optional mounting kit)
HDX-1100 FRONT PANEL
5
DC POWER, AUDIO, DATA, REMOTE
VIDEO 1 – COMPOSITE NTSC or PAL
VIDEO 2 – COMPOSITE NTSC or PAL
SDI or HD-SDI DIGITAL VIDEO INPUT
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ASI INPUT FROM EXT. ENCODER
WEB BROWSER MANAGEMENT
(Ethernet)
DC CIRCUIT BREAKER
RF OUTPUT
HDX-1100 REAR PANEL
The following electrical connections will be found on the rear panel of the HDX-1100.
o Video Inputs and connector types:
Video 1: BNC female –
NTSC or PAL composite
Video 2 - BNC female –
NTSC or PAL composite
(NOTE: This is the DoubleVision input,
usable in MPEG-4 SD mode only)
SDI: BNC female - SDI or HD-SDI (configurable)
ASI input: BNC female – accepts signal from an external encoder
o RJ-45 jack
10/100 web browser interface for set-up & maintenance
o RF Output: Type N female – 50 Ohms
o DC power in, audio, auxiliary data, and remote control, are all connected via 26 pin Bendix chassis
receptacle. A mating connector is supplied with each unit, and must be wired per the drawing in
section 7.3
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NOTE: There is a 10 AMP DC circuit breaker on rear panel of HDX-1100. If the power to this
breaker is fed from another circuit breaker in the aircraft, the HDX-1100 breaker should be left in
the on position. To operate the breaker: push in = ON, pull out = OFF, a manual reset is required
after the breaker trips.
HDX-1100 MECHANICAL OUTLINE
An optional aircraft mounting kit (part # 9000372) may be ordered. The kit includes an ARINC
compliant low profile tray with quick release clamps, and removable spacers. This kit should
provide an installer with enough flexibility to satisfy most situations.
Please contact the factory if alternative mounting hardware is required.
Optional 9000372 3/8 ATR mounting kit with removable spacers
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HDX-1100 installed in optional 3/8 ATR mounting tray with spacers
The optional 9000372 3/8 ATR mount includes a set of spacers that may be installed if
clearance is not sufficient to allow the clamps to disengage. The spacers would not be needed
if the mounting plate is attached to a shelf within the airframe, as shown below.
HDX-1100 in optional 3/8 ATR tray installed on existing shelf without spacers
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4 Controlling the HDX-1100 with the Touch Panel
The touch panel screen on the front of the unit lets you perform routine setup and
maintenance functions and control the HDX-1100 directly as described in the following
sections.
4.1 Selecting a Preset or a Channel
The HDX-1100 recalls the most recently saved preset and channel when it is powered up.
You can select from up to nine preset configurations. All presets are set to a customer
supplied plan, or to standard factory defaults, which may changed to suit your needs. Up to
15 RF channels may be configured. To select a preset, do the following:
1. Press the UP or DOWN buttons below the PRESET bar in the display
2. The new PRESET selection will remain so until it is changed.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons below the CHANNEL bar in the display
4. The new CHANNEL selection will remain so until it is changed.
4.2 Selecting the RF Output Level
The HDX-1100 recalls the most recently saved RF output power level when it is powered up. To
select between high or low power for the RF output level, do the following:
1. Press PA HIGH/LOW key to toggle between HIGH or LOW RF output level.
2. Press the PA ON/OFF button to toggle between RF on and RF off.
NOTE: When changing channels or presets, the PA will automatically shut off to avoid
interference with other users, as the frequency changes. It must be manually turned on
again once the frequency change is complete (the display will change to new channel
selection).
Please refer to section 8 for complete information on using the local touch screen controller
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5 Setting the HDX-1100 with the Aircraft Remote Panel
You can install the Aircraft remote control unit (RCU) up to 50 feet from the HDX-1100 using a
3-wire serial interconnection and a power source. The following figure shows the RCU.
Remote Control Unit – Part Number
907621-6
NOTE: Both the HDX-1100 touch screen and the RCU remote panel are active and capable of
control when the RCU is powered on. Information shown on the touch screen will update
dynamically if settings on the RCU are changed. Information shown on the RCU WILL NOT
update if settings are changed on the touch screen. The Indications may be re-synchronized by
initiating any change with the RCU, i.e.
–
preset, channel, etc.
The following table provides detailed descriptions of the functionality of each push button and
rotary switch, plus an explanation of each LED. Presets and channel numbers are both
shown in LCD window displays.
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Function Name Description
P
ush
B
u
t
t
ons
R
F
O
N
/O
F
F
S
wi
t
c
h
e
s
t
he
t
r
an
sm
i
tt
e
r
R
F
ou
t
pu
t
be
t
w
ee
n
s
t
an
d
b
y
(
S
T
B
Y
)
an
d
transmit (XMIT) conditions. In STBY, the RF output is zero.
BR
I
GH
T
NE
S
S
S
e
t
s
t
he
d
i
s
p
l
a
y
b
r
i
ghtn
e
ss
t
o
h
i
g
h
(
H
)
,
l
ow
(
L
)
, or a
u
t
om
at
ic
(A; light sensing).
LED
D
i
sp
l
a
y
s
S
T
B
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I
n
di
ca
t
es
t
he
HD
X
-
1
1
00
i
s
i
n
s
t
andby
m
o
d
e
(No RF output; unit is powered but not transmitting).
X
M
I
T
I
n
di
ca
t
es
t
he
HD
X
-
1
1
00
i
s
i
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tr
a
n
s
m
i
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m
o
d
e.
D
C
OK
I
n
di
ca
t
es
D
C
P
o
w
er
i
s
app
l
i
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t
o
t
he
R
emo
t
e
C
o
n
t
r
ol
P
a
n
el
a
n
d
transmitting.
F
A
U
L
T
I
n
di
ca
t
es
an
e
r
r
o
r
co
n
d
i
t
i
on
i
n
t
he
HD
X
-
1
1
0
0
tr
a
n
s
m
i
tt
e
r
.
HI
I
n
di
ca
t
es
t
he
HD
X
-
1
1
00
i
s
i
n
h
i
g
h
R
F
ou
t
put
m
o
d
e.
LO
I
n
d
i
c
a
t
es
t
h
e
HD
X
-
1100
i
s
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l
o
w
R
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p
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m
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N
C
RYP
T
IO
N
I
n
d
i
c
a
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es
t
h
e
HD
X
-
1100
i
s
tr
a
n
s
m
it
t
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n
g
an
e
n
c
r
y
p
t
ed
s
i
g
n
al
V
ID
E
O
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c
a
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t
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presence
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a
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n
a
l
at
t
he
H
D
X
i
n
p
u
t
R
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t
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r
y
Switches
R
F
H
I/
L
O
W
S
e
t
s
t
he
HD
X
-
110
0
t
o
h
i
gh
(
H
I
) or
l
ow
(
L
O
)
R
F
p
o
w
er
o
u
t
pu
t
mode.
P
R
E
SE
T
S
e
l
ect
fr
om
1
t
o
9
prese
t
s.
C
H
A
N
N
EL
Select from 1 to 15 channels
L
C
D
D
i
sp
l
a
y
P
R
E
SE
T
D
i
sp
l
a
ys
t
he
cu
r
r
ent p
r
e
s
et
n
u
m
b
e
r
.
C
H
A
NNE
L
D
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sp
l
a
ys
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he
cu
r
r
ent ch
a
n
n
e
l
n
u
m
b
e
r
.
Use a 9-pin RS-232 null-modem cable to connect the communication path between the RCU
and the HDX-1100.
A receptacle at the rear of the controller supplies DC power to the RCU. Vislink provides the
2-pin Weidmuller connector (Part # 52104-2) to connect to the power receptacle at the rear or
the controller. The required power range is from +18 to +32Vdc (negative ground only).
NOTE: During initial power up, the RCU will display a C until the HDX-1100 processor
completes a boot up and self check sequence; this is normal. If the C does not disappear
within one to two minutes, the HDX-1100 has lost power or a communications error has
occurred; check the circuit breakers, and power and serial cable connections.
To facilitate updating or servicing an HDX-1100 transmitter, we recommend that the
transmitter and RCU panel are fed from different circuit breakers. In normal operation, power
should be applied to the RCU first, or to both units simultaneously.
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6 Configuring the internal HDX-1100 with a PC
The HDX-1100 is based on the ultra-portable Vislink HDT-1000 transmitter that has been
integrated with additional components and subsystems needed to provide a high performance
airborne or mobile transmission system. All Presets of HDX-1000 are programmed with factory
defaults representing typical video settings that may be used as they are, or modified to suit your
specific operating requirements. A list of factory presets is included with each transmitter.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify, delete, or create new pre-sets until you have a
complete understanding of the video set-up menus described below. If you have any
questions in this regard, please contact Vislink customer service.
To set up the HDX-1100 transmitter with a PC, do the following:
1. Connect a LAN cable to the network connection of a router or switch and the ethernet
port on the HDX-1100.
2. Open a web browser on your PC and type 192.168.1.150 into the URL address field
and press Enter. The screen will change to the HDX-1100 log-in page, as shown
below.
The factory defaults are: User Name = admin
Password = admin
NOTE: The factory default user name and password should be changed immediately
to prevent unauthorized access. A new user name and password should be
recorded and stored in a safe place.
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6.1 MAIN SCREEN:
After the login procedure is complete, the browser will open to the MAIN SCREEN, providing a
view of operating conditions for the currently active pre-set. A drop down menu on the pre-set
line allows you to change to any available pre-set and review the parameters for each pre-set.
Changes to pre-sets CANNOT be made from this screen of the browser. The information on
the MAIN SCREEN of the browser is the same as the information on the main screen of HDX-
1100 touch panel.
WEB BROWSER - MAIN SCREEN
STATUS SCREEN:
T h e S T A T U S s c r e e n a l l o w s y o u t o r e v i e w t h e f o l l o w i n g :
R a d i o s e r i a l n u m b e r , s o f t w a r e r e v i s i o n , a n d n e t w o r k s e t t i n g s
M P E G - 2 e n c o d e r s e t u p
H . 2 6 4 / M P E G - 4 e n c o d e r s e t u p
T o v i e w , c l i c k o n
―
S t a t u s
‖ i
n t h e b a r a t t h e t o p o f t h e s c r e e n , a n d a d r o
p d o w n s e c t i o n w i l l a p p e a r . S e l e c t w h i c h o f t h e s t a t u s i t e m s y o u w i s h t o
r e v i e w a n d a l l o f t h e v i e w a b l e p a r a m e t e r s w i l l b e s u m m a r i z e d i n a c o l u m n
o n t h e l e f t s i d e o f t h e s c r e e n .
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I n t h e s c r e e n s h o t b e l o w
,
―
R a d i o
‖ h a
s b e e n s e l e c t e d f r o m t h e d r o p d o w
n
m e n u b a r o n t h e t o p
, a n d
―
S / W r e v i s i o n
‖ h a
s b e e n s e l e c t e d f r o m t h e m e n
u
c h o i c e s o n t h e l e f t s i d e o f t h e s c r e e n . T h e d i s p l a y s h o w s a l l o f t h e
s o f t w a r e r e v i s i o n s c u r r e n t l y i n s t a l l e d i n t h e HDX - 1 1 0 0 .
MAIN SCREEN – STATUS TAB - SOFTWARE REVISION DISPLAY
6.2 SETUP SCREEN:
T h e S E T U P s c r e e n i s t h e o n l y s c r e e n i n t h e w e b b r o w s e r u t i l i t y t h a t a l l o w s
t h e H D X - 1 1 0 0 t o b e p r o g r a m m e d i n i t i a l l y , o r a l l o w s c h a n g e s t o b e m a d e i n
e x i s t i n g p r o g r a m m i n g . T h e S E T U P s c r e e n a l l o w s q u a l i f i e d m a i n t e n a n c e
p e r s o n n e l t o p r o g r a m n e w p r e s e t s a n d e d i t e x i s t i n g p r e s e t s .
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I n i t i a l S e t u p :
C l i c k o n t h e w o r d
―
S e t u p
‖ i
n m e n u b a r a t t h e t o p o f t h
e
d i s p l a y . I n t h e m a i n a r e a o f t h e d i s p l a y , t h e G e n e r a l S e t u p s c r e e n w i l l o p e n
a s s h o w n b e l o w .
G E N E R A L S E T U P S C R E E N
I n t h e e x a m p l e a b o v e , t h e H . 2 6 4 e n c o d i n g m o d e i s a c t i v e f o r t h e c u r r e n t
p r e s e t . I t m a y b e c h a n g e d t o M P E G 2 b y c l i c k i n g o n t h e M P E G - 2 d o t , a n d
t h e n c l i c k i n g t h e s u b m i t b u t t o n . I M P O R T A N T : I f t h e r a d i o m o d e i s
c h a n g e d , y o u m u s t s a v e a n e w o r e x i s t i n g t o p r e s e t t o c o m p l e t e t h e
p r o c e s s .
N O T E : I f y o u r H D X - 1 1 0 0 i s n o t e q u i p p e d w i t h t h e M P E G - 2 o p t i o n , t h i s
c h o i c e w i l l n o t b e c l i c k a b l e .
I M P O R T A N T : W h e n R E S E T a n d S U B M I T b u t t o n s a r e p r e s e n t i n a s e t u p
s c r e e n , t h e S U B M I T b u t t o n i s u s e d t o e n t e r n e w d a t a i n t o t h e p r o g r a m
15
w h i l e t h e R E S E T b u t t o n w i l l c a n c e l a n y p r o g r a m m i n g a c t i o n c u r r e n t l y
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e n t e r e d , b u t n o t y e t s u b m i t t e d . C l i c k i n g t h e R E S E T w i l l r e t u r n y o u t o
t h e p r e v i o u s s c r e e n .
T o v i e w t h e HDX - 1 1 0 0 s e r i a l n u m b e r , o r r e - e n t e r t h e l i c e n s e k e y , s e l e c t
L i c e n s e K e y in t h e c o l u m n o n t h e l e f t s i d e o f t h e d i s p l a y , a n d t h e s c r e e n
b e l o w w i l l a p p e a r :
L i c e n s e K e y S c r e e n
T h e S e r i a l N u m b e r s a r e e n t e r e d a t t h e f a c t o r y , a n d a r e a l w a y s v i s i b l e i n
t h e s p a c e p r o v i d e d . T h e L i c e n s e K e y s a r e n e v e r v i s i b l e , e x c e p t w h e n t h e y
a r e b e i n g e n t e r e d a t t h e f a c t o r y , o r r e e n t e r e d i n t h e f i e l d a f t e r a r e p a i r h a s
b e e n m a d e . I n b o t h c a s e s t h e L i c e n s e K e y n u m b e r s w i l l d i s a p p e a r a s s o o n
a s t h e s u b m i t b u t t o n i s p u s h e d . T h e L i c e n s e K e y n u m b e r i s p r o v i d e d t o t h e
c u s t o m e r a l o n g w i t h t h e f a c t o r y d a t a .
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6 . 3 R a d i o N e t w o r k S c r e e n :
T h e v a l u e s i n i t i a l l y f o u n d i n t h e I P a d d r e s s , S u b n e t , a n d G a t e w a y d i a l o g
b o x e s o f t h e r a d i o n e t w o r k s c r e e n a r e f a c t o r y d e f a u l t s . T h e s e s h o u l d b e
c h a n g e d t o m a t c h y o u r s p e c i f i c n e t w o r k r e q u i r e m e n t s . C h a n g e s a r e
a c c o m p l i s h e d b y e n t e r i n g t h e n e w v a l u e s i n t h e d i a l o g b o x e s t h e n c l i c k i n g
o n t h e s u b m i t b u t t o n . I f a n e r r o r i s m a d e d u r i n g t h e e n t r y p r o c e s s , s i m p l y
c l i c k t h e r e s e t b u t t o n t o r e t u r n t o t h e p r e v i o u s s c r e e n , f r o m w h i c h t h e
p r o c e s s c a n b e r e s t a r t e d .
S E T U P - R A D I O N E T W O R K S C R E E N
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6 . 4 C O N F I G U R I N G P R E S E T S
F o r m a x i m u m f l e x i b i l i t y , a c o m p l e t e s e t o f p a r a m e t e r s m u s t b e d e f i n e d
f o r e a c h p r e s e t t h a t i s p r o g r a m m e d i n t o t h e H D X - 1 1 0 0 . T o b e g i n t h e
p r o c e s s , s e l e c t P r e s e t f r o m t h e d r o p - d o w n m e n u i n t h e b a r a t t h e t o p o f
t h e d i s p l a y , a n d t h e s c r e e n s h o w n b e l o w w i l l a p p e a r .
P R E S E T S C R E E N
T h e P r e s e t T e x t b o x a c c e p t s u s e r i n p u t t o i d e n t i f y e a c h p r e s e t i s . T e x t i s
e n t e r e d b y t h e u s e r f o r e a c h p r e s e t , a n d s a v e d w i t h t h e S u b m i t b u t t o n .
T o i n i t i a t e p r o g r a m m i n g o r m a k e a c h a n g e , c l i c k o n P r e s e t N u m b e r a n d
c h o o s e t h e p r e s e t y o u w i s h t o p r o g r a m o r c h a n g e f r o m t h e d r o p d o w n
m e n u . E n t e r t h e n e w t e x t i n t h e P r e s e t T e x t d i a l o g b o x , a n d c l i c k t h e
S u b m i t b u t t o n w h e n y o u a r e s a t i s f i e d w i t h t h e r e s u l t . N e x t , c l i c k o n t h e
M o d u l a t i o n b u t t o n i n t h e m e n u b a r a t t h e t o p o f t h e s c r e e n .
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M O D U L A T I O N S E T U P S C R E E N
M o d u l a t i o n s e t u p d e t e r m i n e s t h e b i t r a t e t h a t t h e t r a n s m i t t e r c a n s e n d t o
t h e r e c e i v i n g s t a t i o n f o r e a c h p r e s e t . L o w e r b i t r a t e s w i l l w o r k b e t t e r i n
s i t u a t i o n s w h e r e e x t r e m e f a d e s , i n t e r f e r e n c e , o r m u l t i p a t h a r e p r e s e n t .
H i g h e r b i t r a t e s a r e n o t a s r o b u s t ; h o w e v e r , t h e y m a y b e r e q u i r e d f o r
h i g h e s t q u a l i t y H D t r a n s m i s s i o n .
T h e m a x i m u m a v a i l a b l e b i t r a t e i s d i r e c t l y r e l a t e d t o t h e m o d u l a t i o n t y p e
a n d t h e c h a n n e l b a n d w i d t h . T h e f o l l o w i n g t a b l e s p r o v i d e a c o m p l e t e
s u m m a r y o f m o d u l a t i o n s e t t i n g s f o r b o t h 6 a n d 8 M H z D V B - T b a n d w i d t h s
a s a f u n c t i o n o f b i t r a t e . I n o r d e r t o c o m p l y w i t h F C C e m i s s i o n s t a n d a r ds ,
a 6 M H z D V B - T b a n d w i d t h i s t h e m a x i m u m a l l o w e d i n a n 8 M H z w i d e R F
c h a n n e l , w h i l e a n 8 M H z D V B - T b a n d w i d t h c a n b e u s e d i n a 1 0 M H z o r
w i d e r R F c h a n n e l . A n 8 M H z D V B - T s e t t i n g c a n s u p p o r t a t o t a l b i t r a t e
3 3 % h i g h e r t h a n a 6 M H z s e t t i n g , i f a l l o t h e r f a c t o r s a r e e q u a l .
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Available bitrates (Mbit/s)
for a
DVB-T system
in 6
MHz
channels
M
odulation
Coding
rate
Guard interval
1
/
4
1
/
8
1
/
1
6
1
/
3
2
QPSK
1
/
2
3
.
73
2
4
.
14
7
4
.
39
1
4
.
52
4
2
/
3
4
.
97
6
5
.
52
9
5
.
85
5
6
.
03
2
3
/
4
5
.
59
9
6
.
22
1
6
.
58
7
6
.
78
6
5
/
6
6
.
22
1
6
.
91
2
7
.
31
8
7
.
54
0
7
/
8
6
.
53
2
7
.
25
7
7
.
68
4
7
.
91
7
16-QAM
1
/
2
7
.
46
5
8
.
29
4
8
.
78
2
9
.
04
8
2
/
3
9
.
93
2
11
.
05
9
11
.
70
9
12
.
06
4
3
/
4
11
.
19
7
12
.
44
1
13
.
17
3
13
.
57
2
5
/
6
12
.
44
1
13
.
82
4
14
.
63
7
15
.
08
0
7
/
8
13
.
06
3
14
.
51
5
15.369
15.834
64-QAM
1
/
2
11
.
19
7
12
.
44
1
13
.
17
3
13
.
57
2
2
/
3
14
.
92
9
16
.
58
8
17
.
56
4
18
.
09
6
3
/
4
16.796
18.662
19.760
20.358
18.662
20.735
21.955
22.620
19.595
21.772
23.053
23.751
5
/
6
7
/
8
M o d u l a t i o n s e t t i n g v e r s u s b i t r a t e f o r a 6 M H z D V B - T b a n d w i d t h
I M P O R T A N T : T h e 6 M H z D V B - T b a n d w i d t h s e t t i n g i s t h e m a x i m u m
t h a t m a y b e u s e d i n a n 8 M H z w i d e R F c h a n n e l .
Available bitrates (Mbit/s)
for a
DVB-T system
in 8
MHz
channels
M
odulation
Coding
rate
G
u
a
r
d
i
n
t
e
r
v
a
l
1
/
4
1
/
8
1
/
1
6
1
/
3
2
QPSK
1
/
2
4
.
97
6
5
.
52
9
5
.
85
5
6
.
03
2
2
/
3
6
.
63
5
7
.
37
3
7
.
80
6
8
.
04
3
3
/
4
7
.
46
5
8
.
29
4
8
.
78
2
9
.
04
8
5
/
6
8
.
29
4
9
.
21
6
9
.
75
8
10
.
05
3
7
/
8
8
.
70
9
9
.
67
6
10
.
24
6
10
.
55
6
16-QAM
1
/
2
9
.
95
3
11
.
05
9
11
.
70
9
12
.
06
4
2
/
3
13
.
27
1
1
4
.
74
5
15
.
61
2
16
.
08
6
3
/
4
14
.
92
9
16
.
58
8
17
.
56
4
18
.
09
6
5
/
6
16.588
18.431
19.516
20.107
17.418
19.353
20.491
21.112
7
/
8
64-QAM
1
/
2
14
.
92
9
16
.
58
8
17
.
56
4
18
.
09
6
2
/
3
19.906
22.118
23.419
24.128
22.394
24.882
26.346
27.144
24.882
27.647
29.273
30.16
26.126
29.029
30.737
31.668
3
/
4
5
/
6
7
/
8
M o d u l a t i o n s e t t i n g v e r s u s b i t r a t e f o r a n 8 M H z D V B - T b a n d w i d t h
N O T E : E x t e r n a l e n c o d e r r e q u i r e d f o r b i t r a t e s i n y e l l o w h i g h l i g h t .
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O t h e r f a c t o r s t h a t i m p a c t t h e t o t a l a v a i l a b l e b i t r a t e a r e t h e c o d e r a t e
a n d t h e g u a r d i n t e r v a l s e t t i n g s .
C o d i n g R a t e S e t t i n g : T h i s s e t t i n g d e t e r m i n e s t h e a m o u n t o f f o r w a r d
e r r o r c o r r e c t i o n u s e d t o r e d u c e v i d e o d a t a l o s s u n d e r a d v e r s e c o n d i t i o n s .
I f t h e c o d e r a t e i s s e t t o ½ , t h i s m e a n s t h a t h a l f o f t h e a v a i l a b l e d a t a r a t e
i s b e i n g u s e d f o r e r r o r c o r r e c t i o n , w h i l e t h e r e s t i s a v a i l a b l e f o r v i d e o . A
c o d e r a t e o f 1 / 2 u s e s t h e m o s t b a n d w i d t h f o r e r r o r c o r r e c t i o n , b u t
p r o v i d e s t h e h i g h e s t d e g r e e o f p r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t v i d e o b r e a k u p .
G u a r d I n t e r v a l : T h e p r i m a r y p u r p o s e o f t h e g u a r d i n t e r v a l i s t o p r o v i d e
r e s i s t a n c e t o m u l t i p a t h a n d c o - c h a n n e l i n t e r f e r e n c e . L o n g e r g u a r d
i n t e r v a l s a r e u s e d i n d e n s e m e t r o a r e a s , w h e r e h i g h l e v e l s o f m u l t i p a t h
a r e e x p e c t e d . A g u a r d i n t e r v a l o f 1 / 4 i s t h e l o n g e s t , w h i l e 1 / 3 2 i s t h e
s h o r t e s t .
N O T E : W h e n p r o g r a m m i n g a n H D X - 1 1 0 0 , a g o o d r u l e o f t h u m b i s t o
p r o g r a m s e v e r a l p r e s e t s w i t h v a r y i n g a m o u n t s o f e r r o r c o r r e c t i o n t o b e
a b l e t o q u i c k l y s w i t c h q u i c k l y f r o m a v e r y r o b u s t , l o w d a t a r a t e s e t t i n g , t o
a l e s s r o b u s t b u t h i g h e r - s p e e d s e t t i n g .
6 . 5 V I D E O A N D A U D I O I N P U T S E T U P
The video and audio inputs must be configured for each preset. To initiate this procedure,
click on MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 in the bar at the top of the screen, and then click on Video on
the left side of the screen. Two dialogue boxes will appear: Video In, and, Encryption.
See next graphic for details.
IMPORTANT: When equipped with the MPEG-2 encoding option, HDX-1100 presets
may be programmed all in MPEG-2 mode, all in H.264/MPEG-4 mode, or as a mix of
the two. For example, the first five presets may be programmed for MPEG-2 encoding,
while the remaining four are programmed for H.264/MPEG-4 encoding.
V i d e o S e t t i n g s : Click on Video In and select the desired parameters from the drop
down table. Available parameters include the input configuration, such as composite or SDI,
as well as video resolution. MPEG-2 settings differ from MPEG-4 settings, and require
additional choices to be made, including
NOTE: Input A is the normal video input and must always be set up. When using the
DoubleVision option, Input B must also be set up.
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Video and Encryption Mode set-up Screen
If encryption is to be used, select Encryption from the Video drop down menu, and
configure the encryption mode and key as required for encrypted preset, and click
Submit.
Note:
For 128-bit encryption, enter 32 hexadecimal characters.
For 256-bit encryption, enter 64 hexadecimal characters.
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6 . 6 C H A N N E L S E T U P
Normally, a customer specified channel plan is set up at the factory when the HDX-1100 is built,
however, additional channels may be added at any time, or existing channels may be redefined if
necessary. These changes can only be made by qualified technical service personnel.
CHANNEL PLAN SETUP SCREEN
For each channel to be added or set up, enter the correct frequency information in the dialog
box on the right-hand side of the screen corresponding to the desired channel number. Once
you have completed and checked the frequency entry, click the submit button and the new
frequencies will appear in the dialog boxes on the left side of the screen.
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6.7 Recalling a Preset Configuration from a PC
1. Select Preset from the Radio drop down menu.
2. Select the preset number and click Load. The relevant parameters will be populated
under Video and Radio.
3.
Select
―
save
‖
to change to the active preset.
Note
The Encryption code will not display.
Click Logout to finish setting up the HDX-1100
Once this procedure has been completed, the pre-sets that were established may be recalled
using the aircraft remote panel.
NOTE: The HDX-1100 transmit frequency settings may be configured via the web browser, or
from the HDX-1100 front panel. See section 7 for details.
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HDX-1100 Program & Control Screens
Main Screen
Preset : Displays current pre-set selection
Up – Down: Steps through pre-sets (1-9)
Channel: Displays current channel selection
Up – Down: Steps through channels (1 -15)
PA HIGH/ LOW: toggles between high & low power
PA ON/OFF: Switches PA ON or OFF
Channel Menu: Will go to Channel Menu screen
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MAIN SCREEN OPERATION
When operating the HDX-1100 transmitter in local mode (touch screen active), the main screen
will be displayed first. The current preset and channel selections are controlled by touching the
up and down buttons below the respective sections of the display. For example, to move to a
lower channel, touch the down arrow below the CHANNEL bar in the main screen.
High or low power may be selected by touching the PA HIGH/ LOW button, which will toggle the
setting between HIGH and LOW each time the button is touched. The label will change to
confirm that the new selection has been completed.
PA ON or PA OFF settings are selected by touching the PA ON/OFF button, which will toggle the
setting between ON and OFF each time the button is touched. The label will change to confirm
that the new selection has been completed.
NOTE: When changing channels or presets, the PA will automatically shut off to avoid
interference with other users, as the frequency changes. It must be manually turned on
again once the frequency change is complete (the display will change to new channel
selection).
Channel
Menu
Channel: Displays current channel selection
MHz: Frequency of current channel
Left/Right Arrows : move cursor left or right
Up – Down: Changes the selected frequency digit
Set Frequency: Touch this button to set or change current channel
Back: Will save setting and return to Main screen
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7.1 SETTING OR MODIFYING CHANNEL FREQUENCY
To initiate or modify a channel frequency, first select the channel assignment to be modified on
the main screen, then touch the CHANNEL MENU button on the main screen; the display will
change to the screen shown above.
To access the channel assignment menu, first touch the SET FREQUENCY button on the
screen. You will notice that one of the digits in the FREQUENCY bar will now have a black,
blinking cursor.
Using the left and right arrows below the FREQUENCY bar, navigate the blinking cursor to the
digit that will be changed first. In the screen shot above for example, the current frequency of
channel 2 is 6438.000 MHz, however you want to change this to 6455.000.
1) Touch the set frequency button
2) Using the arrows, move the cursor to the 3 (third digit)
3) Touch the UP button once to change the 3 to a 4
4) Move the cursor to the 8 (fourth digit)
5) Touch the DOWN button three times to change the 8 to a 5
6) Touch the BACK button to save the new frequency
If you wish to add or change another channel, go to that channel while in the main screen, then
touch the channel menu button and repeat the process above. This process must be repeated
each time a channel is added or changed.
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8.0 HDX-1100 Specifications
The following figure shows the front, back, top, and side views of the HDX-1100.
•
Dimensions: 3.65 x 7.62 x 12.68 inches (ARINC ATR 3/8 compliant size)
•
Weight: 8 pounds (3.6 kg)
•
Operating temperature:
–
10 °C to +55 °C; storage temperature:
–
40 °C to +75 °C
•
Humidity: up to 95% relative and non-condensing
•
Altitude: up to 20,000 feet (6,000 m)
8.1 Band and Frequency Options
You can order the HDX-1100 for the following frequency bands (others on special order):
Model
Band
Frequency Typical Power
Consumption
Frequency
Stability
Frequency
Step Size
HDX-1100L
L
1.7
—
1.9 GHz
112
W
2.5 ppm
250 Khz
HDX-1100S
S
2.0
—
2.5 GHz
112
W
2.5 ppm
250 Khz
HDX-1100C1 C1 3.1
—
3.5 GHz
112W
2.5 ppm 250 Khz
HDX-1100C2
C2
4.4
—
5.0 GHz
170
W
2.5 ppm
250 Khz
HDX-1100C3
C3
6.4
—
6.5 GHz
170
W
2.5 ppm
250 Khz
8.2 Video Input Connectors
SDI, HD-SDI and analog composite video
inputs connect via BNC’ s on the rear panel.
BNC Connector Pin Description
S
ignal
Gr
ound
P
in
Si
gnal
Ring
G
round
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8.3 DC POWER and CONTROL Connector
DC voltage for the HDX-1100 is +18 to +32Vdc with reverse voltage protection. Ensure that
the power being supplied matches the power required by the equipment.
I/O connector 26-Pin Male D connector pin-outs are shown in the following table:
Power Connector Pin Description Pin Description
A
+DC Voltage in
P
Serial CTRL Output
B
+DC Voltage in
R
Reserved
C
Audio 1 + input
S
Reserved
D
Audio 1 (-) input
T
Reserved
E
Audio 1 Shield/GND
U
Reserved
F
Audio 2 Shield/GND
V
Reserved
G
Audio 2 (-) input
W
*Ethernet TX +
H
Audio 2 + input
X
*Ethernet TX -
J
Wayside Data TX
Y
*Ethernet RX +
K
Wayside Data RX Input
Z
*Ethernet RX -
L
Wayside GND
a
Reserved
M
Serial CTRL Input
b
–
DC Voltage in
N
Serial CTRL GND
c
–
DC Voltage in
*Used for firmware upgrade only
8.4 RF OUT Connector
The RF Output is a Type N female connector
with a 50 Ω characteristic impedance.
N Connector Pin Description
Center RF Signal -
50
Ω
Ring
Ground
8.5 Modulation
•
DVB-T (standard feature)
COFDM 2K CARRIER MODE PER ETSI EN 300 744
COFDM QPSK
COFDM 16QAM
COFDM 64QAM
•
RangeMaster
TM
(Optional feature)
Narrow Band SCM, programmable, 1
–
10 MHz bandwidth, QPSK only
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8.6 Encryption
Only one type of encryption can be installed in each transmitter, and it must be done at the
factory. The choices are limited to:
•
RCBC (Reverse Chain Block Ciphering)
•
AES 128-bit
•
AES 256-bit
•
BISS (available in MPEG-2 option only)
Note
ASI input streams are not encrypted
8.7 RF Output Power
•
High Power Mode: Enables PA and supplies output power of 8 W (+ 39 dBm)
NOTE: An optional 10W (+40 dBm) amplifier is also available)
•
Low Power Mode: Enables PA and supplies reduced output power of 3 to 6 dB
•
Impedance: 50 Ohms: 17 dB return loss, typical
•
Protection: Transmitters will not be damaged by an infinite VSWR at any phase angle
at the RF output connector for an indefinite time.
NOTE: An optional 10W (+40 dBm) amplifier is also available)
8.8 Audio Characteristics
•
Two audio inputs are supported. They can be both line, both microphone, or one of each.
NOTE: Line input only is available on the MPEG-2 option.
8.9 Video Input Format
•
ASI: 188 byte, EN50083-9
•
HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M
1920x1080i@ 25, 29.97, or 30 frames per second
SDI: SMPTE 259M
720 x 480i @ 25/30fps
720 x576i @ 25/30fps
Analog Composite: 1 V p/p TIA/EIA RS170
720 x 480i NTSC 525
720 x 576i PAL 625
•
Wayside Data Rate: up to 115.2 kbps
•
Video input impedance: 75 Ohm unbalanced
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8.10 Encoding: SD, HD in H.264 mode
Supports the following MPEG requirements:
•
High Definition (HD)
•
Standard Definition (SD)
•
Compression Type: AVC / H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10
•
Compression Standard: ISO/IEC 14496-10
•
Min Motion Est. Range: ±192 Horiz., ±128 Vert.
•
GOP Structure: I-only and IP; GOP Length: 1 to 100, Selectable
•
Profiles supported: BP@L4 with Interlaced support or higher, HiP@4.1
•
Video bit rates:
≤
20 Mbps
•
System Latency, end-to-end delay exclusive of propagation delay:
≤
4 frames
•
Transport Stream: AVC/H.264/MPEG-4 encapsulated into MPEG Transport Stream
(ITU-T Rec. H.222.0 Amd 3)
•
Video Inputs: HD-SDI (SMPTE 250M) video input and 480p shall be mapped onto
SMPTE 292M as defined in SMPTE 349M.
9 Local System Access and Management Interfaces
The front panel of the HDX-1100 includes an LCD touch screen that allows radio operating
parameters to be initially configured and later modified by maintenance personnel. The
touch screen provides the ability to recall and review and/or change the frequency of
channel presets, turn the power amplifier on and on, switch between high power and low
power modes, and gives visual feedback to maintenance personnel for each of the
described actions. Future software updates will provide additional set-up capability,
including the ability to set modulation constellation, guard interval, and Forward Error
Correction, and will support saving any changes to a selected or new preset.
NOTE: Both the HDX-1100 touch screen and the RCU remote panel are active and
capable of control when the RCU is powered on. Information shown on the touch screen
will update dynamically if settings on the RCU are changed. Information shown on the
RCU WILL NOT update if settings are changed on the touch screen. The Indications may
be re-synchronized by initiating any change with the RCU, i.e.
–
preset, channel, etc.
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10 Getting Support for Your HDX-1100
You can contact the Vislink Technical Support staff as follows:
24- Hour Worldwide Technical Support
Americas
USSupport@vislink.com
888.777.9221 (US & Canada)
+1 978.671.5929 (outside of US & Canada)
United Kingdom
UKSupport@vislink.com
+44 (0) 1442 431 410
Asia Pacific
APACsupport@vislink.com
+65 8189 3040
When you contact Technical Support, include the following information:
•
Model number and serial number of the unit (located on a label on the bottom of each
unit).
•
Approximate purchase date.
There are no supported field repairs to the HDX-1100. Return the unit for factory repair.
CAUTION
If you attempt field repair, you risk damaging your equipment. If
your equipment is under warranty, you may also affect your warranty
coverage. The HDX-1100 requires specialized test equipment and
software to calibrate operating characteristics after repair.
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11.0 Glossary of Terms
ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Inc. Maintains standards for line-replaceable units in a
aviation, defense, government, healthcare and other industries.
ASI Asynchronous Serial Interface.
B-Frame Contains difference information from the preceding and following I- or P-
frame within a GOP
COFDM Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
DVB-T Digital Video Broadcast - Terrestrial
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
FEC Forward Error Correction.
GOP A group of successive pictures within a coded video stream. It may be made
up of I frames only, I and B frames, or I, B, and P frames.
Guard Interval An interval between transmissions to prevent data loss and reduce
interference.
H.264 Synonymous with MPEG4, H.264 is an Advanced Video Coding standard
providing high quality at lower bit rates than MPEG-2 / H.263.
HD High Definition Television
I-Frame A fixed image and which is independent of other picture types
P-Frame Predictive frame; contains motion-compensated difference information from
the preceding frame
PID 13-bit packet ID used to identify an elementary stream in an MPEG
transport stream
QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (16QAM or 64 QAM)
QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
RF Radio Frequency
RS232 Recommended Standard 232 is a serial binary single-ended data and
control standard for serial ports.
SD Standard Definition refers digital video resolution not exceeding 480 lines in
an interlaced format. The aspect ratio may be 4:3 or 16:9.
SDI Serial Digital Interface, eg. SMPTE 259M standard
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Appendix
1
The table and chart below summarizes the FCC channel plan for the 6.5 GHz band, as specified in part
101 of the commission’ s rules and regulations. Please note the restrictions on modulation bandwidth for
the 8 MHz channels, as well as use of offsets within the 25 MHz channels. For US domestic applications,
this is the default channel plan that is loaded into an HDX 1000 prior to shipment. This plan may be
modified by the user to suit specific requirements. For application outside of the United States, consult
with your local regulatory agencies.
FCC
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6
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P
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90
Freq
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P
edestal
1
6430
None
None
8 MHz
6 & 7 MHz
2
6438
None
None
8 MHz
6 & 7 MHz
3
6446
None
None
8 MHz
6 & 7 MHz
4
6455
None
None
8 MHz
6 & 7 MHz
5
6463
None
None
8 MHz
6 & 7 MHz
6
6471
None
None
8 MHz
6 & 7 MHz
7
6480
None
None
8 MHz
6 & 7 MHz
8
6488
None
None
8 MHz
6 & 7 MHz
9
6496
None
None
8 MHz
6 & 7 MHz
10
6505
None
None
8 MHz
6 & 7 MHz
11
6513
None
None
8 MHz
6 & 7 MHz
12
6521
None
None
8 MHz
6 & 7 MHz
13*
6437.5
6431.25
6443.75
25 MHz
6, 7, 8, 9.4 MHz
14*
6462.5
6456.25
6468.75
25 MHz
6, 7, 8, 9.4 MHz
15*
6487.5
6481.25
6493.75
25 MHz
6, 7, 8, 9.4 MHz
16*
6512.5
6506.25
6518.75
25 MHz
6, 7, 8, 9.4 MHz
*
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:
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edestal
limited
t
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6
M
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w
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off
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