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Product Catalogue
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Satellite Frequency Converters
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Redundancy Systems 1:1 / N:1
DVB-S / S2 / S2X
Modulators
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Product Catalogue
2020

Table of Contents
Satellite Up- and Downconverter .................................................................................................................................. 9Compact Satellite Up- and Downconverter ................................................................................................................ 17
Dual Channel, Shared Oscillator Downconverter ....................................................................................................... 20
Test Loop Translator ................................................................................................................................................... 24
Synthesized Block Up- and Downconverter ............................................................................................................... 28
Wideband Block Downconverter................................................................................................................................. 33
L-Band Block Up- and Downconverter ....................................................................................................................... 37
Order Information Frequency Converter ..................................................................................................................... 44
Redundancy Switch 1:1 RSCC-T ............................................................................................................................... 46
Compact Redundancy Switch 1:1, 2:1 ....................................................................................................................... 49
Compact Redundancy Switch 8:1 RSCC-8 ................................................................................................................ 52
Modular Redundancy Switch N:1 ............................................................................................................................... 56
Outdoor Redundancy Switch 2:1 ................................................................................................................................ 59
Remote Control Unit ................................................................................................................................................... 63
Automatic Level Control (ALC) Filter Amplifier ........................................................................................................... 65
Noise Source – Signal Amplifier Combiner L-Band .................................................................................................... 67
Handheld Satcom Test Source ................................................................................................................................... 69
A-Series AX-80 Wideband All-IP Platform .................................................................................................................. 72
A-Series AX-60 All-IP Platform ................................................................................................................................... 76
A-Series AX-61 All-IP Platform with ASI streaming for DVB-S2X .............................................................................. 80
A-Series AT-61-MOD Modulator module with ASI streaming .................................................................................... 84
DVB-S2 Modem .......................................................................................................................................................... 85
DVB-S2 Demodulator ................................................................................................................................................. 91
DVB Satellite Broadcast Modulator ............................................................................................................................ 94
DVB Satellite Modulator-Upconverter ......................................................................................................................... 99
DVB Satellite Modulator OEM Module SDMO.......................................................................................................... 104

Analog Products
Satellite IF Converters
Dual Channel Shared Oscillator Downconverters
Test Loop Translators
Synthesized Block Converters
Wideband Block Downconverter
Fixed Frequency Block Converters
Remote Control Units
ALC
Redundancy Systems 1:1/N:1

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Satellite Up- and Downconverter
Indoor / Outdoor
Single / Dual / Triple Band
Single / Dual Channel
L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K (DBS)-, Ka-, Q- and V-Band

WORK Microwave’s satellite up-and downconverters
are designed to support the demanding requirementsof analog and digital satellite transmissions, such as TV
uplinks and high-speed data networks. Ideal use cases
include fixed satellite ground stations as well as insatellite newsgathering (SNG) vehicles, fly-aways andother mobile or portable applications.
The fifth-generation frequency converter series is builtwith the most advanced technologies available toensure outstanding performance, high reliability and alonger lifetime.

S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K-, Ka-, and Q-band coverage
The following satellite frequency bands are covered: S,
C, X, Ku, K, Ka, and Q-band. The converters support
the standard IF-frequency bands 70 ±20 MHz and/or
140 ±40 MHz. The conversion is performed without
spectral inversion. The upconverters offer an increased
power output (P1dB ≥ +10 dBm) in all versions. The
units are available as single band, dual band or as triple
band converters. For more bands or channels pleasecontact factory.

High signal integrity
5th-generation enhancements
Reduced phase noise: Based on a powerful new
synthesizer the frequency converters achieve a phasenoise significantly beyond the recommended industry
specification (Intelsat's IESS-308/309).
Improved flexibility and usability: Through a new
USB port, operators can now access the converter via
the back panel to make copies of parameter settings,
replicate selected configurations on another device orsave configuration settings for future reference. In
addition, a user-friendly, Web-based interface offers an
intuitive user experience. When coupled with theenhanced USB port, the customizable GUI also
simplifies the installation of firmware updates.
Higher reliability: An AC power consumption of 45 VA/ 30 W maximizes the reliability and lifetime of the units.
Enhanced scalability: A completely modular-based
design provides users with a cost-effective solution thatcan be tailored according to specific needs, including
frequency range, output power and conversion gain.

The extreme low phase noise of the oscillators
guarantees an excellent signal quality. Low spurious
emissions allow our customers to use the converters
also in the environments with demanding
requirements, such as high power video uplinks.
Sophisticated temperature compensation guarantees
the stability over a wide temperature range.

Housing options
The converters normally are delivered without fans andcan be operated in environments, where at minimum
one RU space for natural ventilation is available above
each unit. This eliminates the fan as potential point of
failure. For rack installations without any space inbetween the units, a fan within the converter unit isrecommended. This forces an airflow from the rightside to left side of the units. Outdoor versions with IP
67 degree of protection are also available.

Operating and control – easy integration into
your system
The converters can be operated via the push buttons
on the front panel using intuitive display menus or via
remote control (RS232, RS422/485 and TCP/IP over
Ethernet). Detailed monitoring of the system status anda summary alarm output (dual change over switch

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Remote control through RS232, RS422/485 (2wire or 4-wire) interfaces. Packet command
syntax supports RS485 bus systems and allows
addressed operation.

Remote control through Ethernet supporting a
TCP/IP command interface, a Web browser
interface and SNMP (MIBs are provided).



Test output on the front panel: RF-Test at up
converter, IF-Test at down converter.



Optional IF-Test output for up converters (Option:
IFT)



Optional RF-Test output for down converters(Option: RFT)

-100



AC power switch on the front panel

-110



Summary alarm output (dual change over switch
contacts)

Transmit mute input



Optional internal Fan (Option: FAN)

CE compliant

Customized products

3 years warranty

In addition to standard products WORK Microwave
offers custom tailored products as follows:

Order information

contacts) are provided. For the remote control either
ASCII string-based commands as well as addressable,
packet based commands are provided.
Remote monitoring and control through SNMP and a
Web browser interface is also available.
Phase Noise Performance of Up- andDownconverters-50-60

dBc/Hz

-70
-80
-90

-120
10 Hz

100 Hz

1 kHz

10 kHz

100 kHz

1 MHz

10 MHzFrequencyModified or smaller housings to fit into yourexisting design for mobile and portableapplications.



Extended storage or operating temperature range.



Military versions for hostile environment (shock,vibration, humidity).

For down converters: Application specific output
filtering and automatic level control. The output
level is kept constant independent of the strengthof the input signal with adjustable control.

Additional PLO output.

Key features


70 MHz or 140 MHz IF bands available

Optional switchable IF 70 MHz and 140 MHz(IF 70/140)

Very low phase noise (< -50 dBc/Hz @ 10 Hz)

Long-term stability 10-7 / yearOutput power +10 dBm (1 dB compression point)

Automatic reference recognition (5 and 10 MHz)

Adjustable gain equalizer



Digital gain compensation



Operating temperature range either -30 °C to
60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F), -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to
140 °F) (VECD units) or 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to
122 °F)

10

WORK Microwave offers three series of 19” racksatellite converters:
Standard-, High- and Extra High Performance. The
specifications are the same for all types except theoperating temperature range. The High Performance
type operates between -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to
140 °F), the Extra High Performance type
between -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) and theStandard type between 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F).
Therefore if you only need units for inside use, thestandard unit is perfectly suited for this application.

Open questions, demo units
If you need more information about WORK
Microwave’s fifth-generation frequency converters or if
you would like to have a demo unit, please contact us
via e-mail: sales@work-microwave.com or call us. We
are glad to assist you.

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Satellite Upconverter
L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka-band
Q/V-band available on request (contact factory)
Upconverter Type:
RF-Output Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):(LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)

Upconverter Type:
RF-Output Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):(LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)

Upconverter Type:
RF-Output Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):(LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)

VHCU-L-2 / VSCU-L-2
VHCU-S / VSCU-S
VHCU-S4 / VSCU-S4
VHCU-C / VSCU-C
L-BandS-BandS-BandC-Band
0.95 … 2.15 GHz
2.025 … 2.290 GHz
2.0 … 2.6 GHz
5.85 … 6.65 GHz
5170 MHz
2450 MHz
3050 MHz
2450 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
5100 MHz
2440 MHz
3060 MHz
2440 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input-70 / -67
-70 / -67
-70 / -67
-63 / -60
-84 / -81
-84 / -81
-84 / -81
-83 / -80
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-93 / -90
-104 / -101
-104 / -101
-104 / -101
-98 / -95
-107 /-1041)-107 /-1041)-107 /-1041)-100 / -971)-112 / -1091)-112 / -1091)-110 / -1071)-112 / -1091)
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0 °C ... 50 °C, outside this temperature range degraded by max. 5 dB
5240 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2520 MHz (70 MHz IF)
3120 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2520 MHz (70 MHz IF)
5240 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2580 MHz (140 MHz IF)
3200 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2580 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
6.12 … 7.32 GHz
4.475 … 4.740 GHz
5.05 … 5.65 GHz
8.30 … 9.10 GHz(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)
6.05 … 7.25 GHz
4.465 … 4.730 GHz
5.06 … 5.66 GHz
8.29 … 9.09 GHz(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
VHCU-C1 / VSCU-C1
VHCU-X / VSCU-X
VHCU-X4 / VSCU-X4
VHCU-X6 / VSCU-X6
C-BandX-BandX-BandX-Band5.85 … 7.03 GHz
7.90 … 8.40 GHz
7.80 … 8.60 GHz
8.00 … 8.50 GHz
2610 MHz
2450 MHz
2450 MHz
2450 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
2600 MHz
2440 MHz
2440 MHz
2440 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input-63 / -60
-63 / -60
-63 / -60
-63 / -60
-83 / -80
-83 / -80
-83 / -80
-83 / -80
-93 / -90
-93 / -90
-93 / -90
-93 / -90
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-100 / -971)-100 / -971)-100 / -971)-100 / -971)-110 / -1071)-110 / -1071)-110 / -1071)-110 / -1071)
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0 °C ... 50 °C, outside this temperature range degraded by max. 5 dB
2680 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2520 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2520 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2520 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2740 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2580 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2580 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2580 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm
-6 3 dBm-6 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
8.46 … 9.64 GHz
10.35 … 10.85 GHz
10.25 … 11.05 GHz
10.45 … 10.95 GHz(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)
8.45 … 9.63 GHz
10.34 … 10.84 GHz
10.24 … 11.04 GHz
10.44 … 10.94 GHz(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
VHCU-Ku / VSCU-Ku
VHCU-Ku4 / VSCU-Ku4
VHCU-Ku1 / VSCU-Ku1
VHCU-K / VSCU-K
Ku-Band
Ku-Band
Ku-Band
K-Band12.75 … 14.50 GHz
13.75 … 14.80 GHz
10.70 … 12.75 GHz
17.3 … 18.4 GHz2450 MHz
2450 MHz
3050 MHz
2450 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
2440 MHz
2440 MHz
3060 MHz
2440 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input-63 / -60
-63 / -60
-63 / -60
-56 / -53
-83 / -80
-83 / -80
-83 / -80
-73 / -70
-93 / -90
-93 / -90
-93 / -90
-84 / -81
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-90 / -87
-100 / -971)-100 / -971)-100 / -971)-93 / -901)-110 / -1071)-110 / -1071)-110 / -1071)-103 / -1001)
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0 °C ... 50 °C, outside this temperature range degraded by max. 5 dB2520 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2520 MHz (70 MHz IF)
3120 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2380 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2580 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2580 MHz (140 MHz IF)
3200 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2300 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
15.20 … 16.95 GHz
16.20 … 17.25 GHz
13.75 … 15.80 GHz
14.85 … 15.95 GHz(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)
15.19 … 16.94 GHz
16.19 … 17.24 GHz
13.76 … 15.81 GHz
14.86 … 15.96 GHz(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
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11Satellite Upconverter
L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka-band
Q/V-band available on request (contact factory)
Upconverter Type:
RF-Output Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):(LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)

Upconverter Type:
RF-Output Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):(LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)

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VHCU-Ka / VSCU-Ka
VHCU-Ka1 / VSCU-Ka1
VHCU-Ka2 / VSCU-Ka2
VHCU-Ka3 / VSCU-Ka3
Ka-Band
Ka-Band
Ka-Band
Ka-Band27.5 … 31.0 GHz
19.2 … 20.2 GHz
17.7 … 19.5 GHz
19.4 … 21.2 GHz
5170 MHz
2450 MHz
2450 MHz
2450 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
5100 MHz
2440 MHz
2440 MHz
2440 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input-56 / -53
-61 / -58
-61 / -58
-56 / -53
-73 / -70
-81 / -78
-81 / -78
-73 / -70
-84 / -81
-91 / -88
-91 / -88
-84 / -81
-90 / -87
-96 / -93
-96 / -93
-90 / -87
-93 / -901)-98 / -951)-98 / -951)-93 / -901)-108 / -1051)-103 / -1001)-103 / -1001)-108 / -1051)
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0 °C ... 50 °C, outside this temperature range degraded by max 5 dB.
5240 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2380 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2380 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2380 MHz (70 MHz IF)
5240 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2300 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2300 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2300 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
32.67 … 36.17 GHz
16.75 … 17.75 GHz
15.25 … 17.05 GHz
16.95 … 18.75 GHz(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)
32.60 … 36.10 GHz
16.76 … 17.76 GHz
15.26 … 17.06 GHz
16.96 … 18.76 GHz(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female

VHCU-Ka5 / VSCU-Ka5
VHCU-Ka21 / VSCU-Ka21
Ka-Band
Ka-Band29.0 … 32.0 GHz
25.00 … 28.00 GHz
5170 MHz
5170 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Input
for 70 MHz IF Input
5100 MHz
5100 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Input
for 140 MHz IF Input-56 / -53
-56 / -53
-73 / -70
-73 / -70
-84 / -81
-84 / -81
-90 / -87
-90 / -87
1)
-93 / -90
-93 / -901)
1)-103 / -100
-103 / -1001)
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0 °C ... 50 °C, outside this temperature range degraded by max 5 dB.
5100 MHz (70 MHz IF)
5100 MHz (70 MHz IF)
4960 MHz (140 MHz IF)
4960 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
19.83 … 22.83 GHz
19.83 … 22.83 GHz(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)
19.90 … 22.30 GHz
19.90 … 22.30 GHz(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female

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Conversion Scheme:
Frequency Resolution:
IF-Input Characteristics:

RF-Output Characteristics:

Transfer Characteristics:

Equalizer (Gain Slope):
Group Delay (±18 MHz):Group Delay (±36 MHz):Intermodulation (3rd Order):AM / PM conversion:
Spurious Outputs:

Frequency Stability:1)
2)

at max. conversion gain
Pout = 0 dBm

Common Parameters
Dual up conversion, no frequency inversion
100 HzFrequency:
70 ±20 MHz or 140 ±40 MHz (optional: both  [IF-Band] = 70/140)
Impedance:
50 or 75 
Return loss:> 20 dB
Operational input level:-40 dBm1)
Maximum aggregate input level:+10 dBm (damage level)
IF-Connectors:
BNC female
N female (standard with option OD)
Impedance:
50 
Return loss:> 20 dB
1 dB compression point:> 10 dBm
Output muting:> 60 dB (by command or sense input or by alarm condition)
RF-signal monitor:-20 dB of RF-output (approx.) (indoor only, optional for outdoor)
RF-connectors:
SMA female (standard)
K female (-Ka standard)
WR28 waveguide (-Ka with option WR28)
40 dB ±1.0 dB
Max. conversion gain:
Attenuation range:
0 … 30 dB, Step 0.1 dB
Level stability:± 0.25 dB/day at constant temperature± 0.5 dB max., ±0.2 dB typ. over temperature range± 0.25 dB over ±20 MHz (IF 70 MHz), ±0.40 dB over ±40 MHz (IF 140 MHz)
Gain flatness:
Image rejection:> 80 dB
Noise figure:< 12 dB1)
Max. ±0.0625 dB / MHz (IF 70 MHz), adjustable
Max. ±0.05 dB / MHz (IF 140 MHz), adjustable
Linear:0.03 ns / MHz max.
Parabolic:0.01 ns / MHz² max.
Ripple:1 ns peak to peak max.
Linear:0.015 ns / MHz max.
Parabolic:0.005 ns / MHz² max.
Ripple:2 ns peak to peak max.
OIP3:
>18 dBm1)
0.1° / dB1)
Signal related:< -60 dBc (f < 2 MHz), < -70 dBc (f  2 MHz)1) 2)
Output harmonics:< -40 dBc1) 2)
Signal independent:< -70 dBm
±1 x 10-7, -30 °C … 60 °C±1 x 10-8, -30 °C … 60 °C (after 30 min warm up)±1 x 10-9 per day (fixed temperature after 24 h warm up)Specifications are subject to change

These converter types are only a small selection of what is available. Please contact us for further frequency bands
and features.

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13Satellite Downconverter
L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka-band
Q/V-band available on request (contact factory)
Downconverter Type:
RF-Input Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):(LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)

Downconverter Type:
RF-Input Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):(LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)

Downconverter Type:
RF-Input Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):(LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)

VHCD-L-2 / VSCD-L-2
VHCD-S / VSCD-S
VHCD-S4 / VSCD-S4
VHCD-C / VSCD-C
L-BandS-BandS-BandC-Band
0.95 … 2.15 GHz
2.025 … 2.290 GHz
2.0 … 2.6 GHz
3.4 … 4.2 GHz
5170 MHz
2450 MHz
3050 MHz
2150 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
5100 MHz
2440 MHz
3040 MHz
2140 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output-70 / -67
-70 / -67
-70 / -67
-70 / -67
-84 / -81
-84 / -81
-84 / -81
-84 / -81
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-104 / -101
-104 / -101
-104 / -101
-104 / -101
-107 /-1041)-107 /-1041)-107 /-1041)-107 /-1041)-112 / -1091)-112 / -1091)-112 / -1091)-112 / -1091)
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0 °C ... 50 °C, outside this temperature range degraded by max. 5 dB
5240 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2520 MHz (70 MHz IF)
3120 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2220 MHz (70 MHz IF)
5240 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2580 MHz (140 MHz IF)
3180 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2280 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ±3 dBm, Connector-6 ±3 dBm, Connector-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm, Connector
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
6.12 … 7.32 GHz
4.475 … 4.740 GHz
5.05 … 5.65 GHz
5.55 … 6.35 GHz(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)
6.05 … 7.25 GHz
4.465 … 4.730 GHz
5.04 … 5.64 GHz
5.54 … 6.34 GHz(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
VHCD-C1 / VSCD-C1
VHCD-X / VSCD-X
VHCD-Ku / VSCD-Ku
VHCD-Ku2 / VSCD-Ku2
C-BandX-BandKu-Band
Ku-Band
3.4 … 4.8 GHz
7.25 … 7.75 GHz
10.70 … 12.75 GHz
13.75 … 14.80 GHz
5170 MHz
2150 MHz
2150 MHz
2450 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Input
5100 MHz
2140 MHz
2140 MHz
2440 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Input-63 / -60
-63 / -60
-63 / -60
-63 / -60
-83 / -80
-83 / -80
-83 / -80
-83 / -80
-93 / -90
-93 / -90
-93 / -90
-93 / -90
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-100 / -971)-100 / -971)-100 / -971)-100 / -971)-110 / -1071)-110 / -1071)-110 / -1071)-110 / -1071)
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0 °C ... 50 °C, outside this temperature range degraded by max. 5 dB
5240 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2220 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2220 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2520 MHz (70 MHz IF)
5240 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2280 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2280 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2580 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ±3 dBm, Connector-6 ±3 dBm, Connector-6 ±3 dBm, Connector-6 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
8.57 … 9.97 GHz
9.40 … 9.90 GHz
12.85 … 14.90 GHz
16.20 … 17.25 GHz(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)
8.50 … 9.90 GHz
9.39 … 9.89 GHz
12.84 … 14.89 GHz
16.19 … 17.24 GHz(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
VHCD-Ka / VSCD-Ka
VHCD-Ka2 / VSCD-Ka2
VHCD-Ka3 / VSCD-Ka3
VHCD-Ka4 / VSCD-Ka4
Ka-Band
Ka-Band
Ka-Band
Ka-Band18.1 … 21.2 GHz
17.7 … 19.5 GHz
19.4 … 21.2 GHz
27.5 … 31 GHz2450 MHz
2450 MHz
2450 MHz
5170 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
2440 MHz
2440 MHz
2440 MHz
5100 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output-61 / -58
-61 / -58
-61 / -58
-56 / -53
-81 / -78
-81 / -78
-81 / -78
-73 / -70
-91 / -88
-91 / -88
-91 / -88
-84 / -81
-96 / -93
-96 / -93
-96 / -93
-90 / -87
-98 / -951)-98 / -951)-98 / -951)-93 / -901)-108 / -1051)-108 / -1051)-108 / -1051)-103 / -1001)
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0°C ... 50°C, outside this temperature range degraded by max. 5 dB
2380 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2380 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2380 MHz (70 MHz IF)
5240 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2300 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2300 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2300 MHz (140 MHz IF)
5240 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ±3 dBm, Connector-6 ±3 dBm, Connector-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm, Connector
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
15.65 … 18.75 GHz
15.25 … 17.05 GHz
16.95 … 18.75 GHz
32.67 … 36.17 GHz(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)
15.66 … 18.76 GHz
15.26 … 17.06 GHz
16.96 …18.76 GHz
32.60 … 36.10 GHz(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
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L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka-band
Q/V-band available on request (contact factory)
Downconverter Type:
RF-Input Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):(LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)

Conversion Scheme:
Frequency Resolution:
RF-Input Characteristics:

IF-Output Characteristics:

Transfer Characteristics:

Equalizer (Gain slope):
Group Delay (±18 MHz):Group Delay (±36 MHz):Intermodulation (3rd Order):AM / PM conversion:
Spurious Outputs:

Frequency Stability:1)
2)

at max. conversion gain
Pout = 0 dBm

VHCD-Ka7 / VSCD-Ka7
VHCD-Ka21 / VSCD-Ka21
Ka-Band
Ka-Band25.5 … 27.5 GHz
25.00 … 28.00 GHz
2450 MHz
5170 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Input
2440 MHz
5100 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Input-57 / -54
-56 / -53
-77 / -74
-73 / -70
-87 / -84
-84 / -81
-92 / -89
-90 / -87
-94 / -911)-93 / -901)-104 / -1011)-103 / -1001)
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0°C ... 50°C, outside this temperature range degraded by max. 5 dB
2380 MHz (70 MHz IF)
5100 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2300 MHz (140MHz IF)
4960 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ±3 dBm
-6 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
23.05 … 25.05 GHz
19.83 … 22.83 GHz(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)
23.06 … 25.06 GHz
19.90 … 22.30 GHz(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
Common Parameters
Dual down conversion, no frequency inversion
100 Hz
Impedance:
50 
Return loss:> 20 dB
Operational input level:-45 dBm1)
Maximum aggregate input level: +5 dBm (damage level)
LO leakage:< -80 dBm
RF-connector:
SMA female (standard)
K female (-Ka standard)
WR28 waveguide (-Ka with option WR28)
Frequency:
70 ±20 MHz or 140 ±40 MHz (optional: both  [IF-Band] = 70/140)
Impedance:
50 or 75 
Return loss:> 20 dB
1 dB compression point:> 10 dBm, 13 dBm typical
Output muting:> 60 dB (by command or sense input or by alarm condition)
IF-signal monitor:-20 dB of IF-output (approx.)
IF-connectors:
BNC female
N female (standard with option OD)
45 dB ±1.0 dB
Max. conversion gain:
Attenuation range:
0 … 30 dB, Step 0.1 dB
Level stability:±0.25 dB/day at constant temperature±0.5 dB max., ±0.2 dB typ. over temperature range±0.25 dB over ±20 MHz (IF 70 MHz), ±0.40 dB over ±40 MHz (IF 140 MHz)
Gain flatness:> 80 dB
Image rejection:< 12 dB1)
Noise figure:Max. ±0.0625 dB / MHz (IF 70 MHz),
Max. ±0.05 dB / MHz (IF 140 MHz) (programmable)
Linear:0.03 ns / MHz max.
Parabolic:0.01 ns / MHz² max.
Ripple:1 ns peak to peak max.
Linear:0.015 ns / MHz max.
Parabolic:0.005 ns / MHz² max.
Ripple:2 ns peak to peak max.
OIP3:
> 20 dBm1)
0.1° / dB 1)
Signal related:< -60 dBc (f < 2 MHz), < -70 dBc (f  2 MHz)1) 2)< -40 dBc1) 2)
Output harmonics:< -75 dBm
Signal independent:±1 x 10-7, -30 °C … 60 °C±1 x 10-8, -30 °C … 60 °C (after 30 min warm up)±1 x 10-9 per day (fixed temperature after 24 h warm up)Specifications are subject to change

These converter types are only a small selection of what is available. Please contact us for further frequency bands
and features.

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Satellite Up- and Downconverter
Indoor / Outdoor
L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka-band
Q/V-band available on request (contact factory)
Indoor Housing:
Reference Input:

Reference Output:

Monitoring and Control Interface:

Alarm Interface:
Mute Input:
Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
User Interface: (Indoor only)
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

Frequency:
Level:
Modes:
Connector:
Frequency:
Level:
Connector:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:

5 or 10 MHz sine wave
5 dBm ±5 dB
auto/extern/intern
BNC female
10 MHz0 dBm ±3 dB
BNC female
SNMP
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
HTTP (web browser interface)
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Multipoint
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or TCP/IP
over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Alarm: Two potential free contacts (DPDT)
Mute Input: TTL logic input with internal pull up
Connector DSUB09 female
Standard performance: 0 °C … 50 °C operating, -30 °C … 80 °C storage
High performance: -30 °C … 60 °C operating (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)< 95 % non condensing
LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
VFD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys (with option VFD)
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 50 … 60 Hz
Max.: 45 VA / 35 W (single converters)
Indoor: IEC C14
2 x 2.0 A, time-lag fuse
Indoor: 483 x 44 x 505 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19") approx. 8.4 kg

Outdoor Housing:
Reference Input (Option):

Reference Output (Option):

Combined Monitoring and Control
Interface and Alarm Interface:

Monitoring and Control Interface:Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimensions:

Degree of Protection:

Frequency:
Level:
Modes:
Connector:
Frequency:
Level:
Connector:
Protocol:Connection:

5 or 10 MHz sine wave
5 dBm ±5 dB
auto/extern/intern
SMA female
10 MHz0 dBm ±3 dB
SMA female
Multipoint packet format commands
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable),connector MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19-S
Two potential free contacts (DPDT)
Alarm output:
24 V DC output: max. 0.3 A
6.5 V DC output: max. 0.2 A
MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19-S
Connection type:
TTL logic input with internal pull up
Mute Input:
Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:Multipoint packet format commands
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45-30 °C … 60 °C operating (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)< 100 %
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 50 … 60 Hz
Max.: 45 VA / 35 W (single converters)
Amphenol C16-1 (3+PE) male2 x 2 A time-lag fuse
322 x 108 x 391 mm3 (WxHxD) (small housing) (standard)
402 x 111 x 391 mm3 (WxHxD) (large housing)412 x 74 x 515 mm3 (WxHxD)(XL housing)
IP 67 (acc. IEC 529)
Specifications are subject to change

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Compact Satellite Up- andDownconverter
IndoorSingle / Dual Channel
L-BandWORK Microwave’s integrated, compact frequency
converter is a new cost-effective option for satellite
operators, integrators, and teleports made possible by
the latest advancements in RF chipsets.

Enhancements
Compact Design: Designed specifically for operators
using classic IF frequency bands, the compact version
enables operators to support multiple simultaneous
channels in one unit, saving significant rack space andcosts.

ASCII string-based commands as well as addressable,
packet based commands are provided.
Remote monitoring and control through SNMP and a
Web browser interface is also available.

Key features


70 MHz or 140 MHz IF bands available

Optional switchable IF 70 MHz and 140 MHz(IF 70/140)

Variable attenuator on input and output

Input and Output Adjustable Attenuator: With two
software adjustable attenuators the operator can now
optimize the system performance regarding noise
figure and intermodulation.



Digital gain compensation



RF RMS detector (UPC)

Very low phase noise (< -67 dBc/Hz @ 10 Hz)

RF-RMS Detector: Through a new RMS Detector theuser can perform a real time monitoring of RF-power,
giving the opportunity to initialize a switch over to spareunits in case of RF power loss or simply to monitor thesystem.

Long-term stability 10-7 / year

Automatic reference recognition(5 and 10 MHz)

Adjustable gain equalizer

Remote control through RS232, RS422/485(2-wire or 4-wire) interfaces. Packet command
syntax supports RS485 bus systems andallows addressed operation.

Remote control through Ethernet supporting a
TCP/IP command interface, a Web browser
interface and SNMP (MIBs are provided).



Test output on the front panel: RF-Test at
upconverter, IF-Test at downconverter.

AC power switch on the front panel

Summary alarm output (dual change overswitch contacts)Transmit mute input



Optional internal Fan (Option: FAN)

CE compliant

3 years warranty

Scalability
Together with WORK Microwave’s new compact N:1
Redundancy Switch (RSCC-N) very compact andflexibly redundancy solutions up to 8:1 can be
designed, giving the user the possibility to start with asmall group of converters and expand it later to 8
operational units and one spare unit.

Operating and control – easy integration into
your system
The converters can be operated via the push buttons
on the front panel using intuitive display menus or via
remote control (RS232, RS422/485 and TCP/IP over
Ethernet). Detailed monitoring of the system status anda summary alarm output (dual change over switch
contacts) are provided. For the remote control either

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Compact Satellite Up- and Downconverter
L-BandUpconverter Type:
RF-Output Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output:

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output

Conversion Scheme:
Frequency Resolution:
IF Characteristics:

RF Characteristics:

Transfer Characteristics:

Equalizer (Gain Slope):
Group Delay (±18 MHz):Group Delay (±36 MHz):Intermodulation (3rd Order):AM / PM conversion:
Spurious Outputs:

Frequency Stability:

Reference Input:

Reference Output:

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VSCU-L
L-Band
0.95 … 2.15 GHz
5170 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Input
5100 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Input-67 / -64
-80 / -77
-90 / -87
-95 / -92
-100 /-97-125 / -122
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
5240 MHz (70 MHz IF)
5240 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ±3 dBm
SMA female
6.12 … 7.32 GHz(70 MHz IF)
6.05 … 7.25 GHz(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female

Downconverter Type:
RF-Input Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output:

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output

VSCD-L
L-Band
0.95 … 2.15 GHz
5170 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Output
5100 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Output-67 / -64
-80 / -77
-90 / -87
-95 / -92
-100 /-97-125 / -122
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
5240 MHz (70 MHz IF)
5240 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ±3 dBm, Connector SMA
female6.12 … 7.32 GHz(70 MHz IF)
6.05 … 7.25 GHz(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female

Common Parameters
Dual conversion, no frequency inversion
100 HzFrequency:
70 ±20 MHz or 140 ±40 MHz (optional: both  [IF-Band] = 70/140)
Impedance:
50 or 75 
Return loss:> 20 dB
IF-Connectors:
BNC female
Impedance:
50 
Return loss:> 15 dB
1 dB compression point:> 10 dBm
Output muting:> 60 dB (by command or sense input or by alarm condition)
RF-signal monitor:-20 dB of RF-output (approx.)
RF-connectors:
SMA female (standard)
40 dB ±1.0 dB for upconverter
Max. conversion gain:
45 dB ±1.0 dB for downconverter
Attenuation range IF:
0 … 30 dB, Step 0.1 dB
Attenuation range RF:
0 … 20 dB, Step 0.1 dB
Level stability:± 0.25 dB/day at constant temperature± 0.5 dB max., ±0.2 dB typ. over temperature range± 0.25 dB over ±20 MHz (IF 70 MHz), ±0.40 dB over ±40 MHz (IF 140 MHz)
Gain flatness:> 80 dB
Image rejection:
Noise figure:< 12 dB1)
Max. ±0.0625 dB / MHz (IF 70 MHz), adjustable
Max. ±0.05 dB / MHz (IF 140 MHz), adjustable
Linear:0.03 ns / MHz max.
Parabolic:0.01 ns / MHz² max.
Ripple:1 ns peak to peak max.
Linear:0.015 ns / MHz max.
Parabolic:0.005 ns / MHz² max.
Ripple:2 ns peak to peak max.
OIP3:
>20 dBm1)
0.1° / dB1)
Signal related:< -60 dBc1) 2)
Output harmonics (DNC only):< -40 dBc1) 2)
Signal independent:< -70 dBm
±1 x 10-7, -30 °C … 60 °C-8±1 x 10 , -30 °C … 60 °C (after 30 min warm up)±1 x 10-9 per day (fixed temperature after 24 h warm up)
Frequency:
5 or 10 MHz sine wave
Level:
5 dBm ±5 dB
Modes:
auto/extern/intern
Connector:
BNC female
Frequency:
10 MHzLevel:
0 dBm ±3 dB
Connector:
BNC female
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Monitoring and Control Interface:

Alarm Interface:
Mute Input:
Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
User Interface: (Indoor only)
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:
1)
at max. conversion gain
2)
Pout = 0 dBm

Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:

SNMP
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
HTTP (web browser interface)
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Multipoint
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or TCP/IP
over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Alarm: Two potential free contacts (DPDT)
Mute Input: TTL logic input with internal pull up
Connector DSUB09 female
Standard performance: 0 °C … 50 °C operating, -30 °C … 80 °C storage< 95 % non condensing
LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
VFD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys (with option VFD)
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 50 … 60 Hz
Max.: 40 VA / 25 W (single converters)
Indoor: IEC C14
2 x 2.0 A, time-lag fuse
Indoor: 483 x 44 x 505 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19") approx. 8.4 kg
All specifications are preliminary and subject to change

Open questions, demo units
For detailed order options or if you need more
information about WORK Microwave’s new compact
IF/L-Band frequency converters, please contact us via
e-mail: sales@work-microwave.com or call us. We areglad to assist you.

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Dual Channel, Shared Oscillator
Downconverter
Indoor / Outdoor
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K (DBS)-, Ka-, and Q-band
Triple-channel converters also available

All of WORK Microwave’s satellite down converters
meet the demanding requirements of modern
satellite transmission applications. Customers
worldwide appreciate their reliability and high level ofquality. The dual-channel, shared oscillator
converters can be used in systems where an
accurate phase relationship is required between two
converter channels, as is the case for monopulse
tracking system down conversion.

Operating and control
The converters can be operated via the push buttons
on the front panel using self-explanatory display
menus or via remote control (RS232, RS422/485,
TCP/IP over Ethernet).
Detailed monitoring of the system status and asummary alarm output (dual change over switch
contacts) are provided. For the remote control ASCII
string-based commands as well as addressable,
packet-based commands are provided.

Housing options
The converters normally are delivered without fansand can be operated in environments, where atminimum one RU space for natural ventilation isavailable above each unit. This eliminates the fan as
a potential point of failure. For rack installations
without any space in between the units, a fan within
the converter unit is recommended. This forces
airflow from the right side to left side of the units.
Outdoor versions with IP 67 degree of protection are
also available.

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Key features

Shared oscillator to guarantee excellent phase
tracking in between channels



70 MHz or 140 MHz IF bands available

Low power consumption

Extreme low phase noise (< -60 dBc/Hz @ 10Hz)Long- term stability 10-7 / yearOutput power +10 dBm (1 dB compression
point)



Automatic reference recognition (5 and 10 MHz)



0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) (VSCD units)-30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F) (VHCD units)-40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) (VECD units)

Remote control through RS232, RS422/485(2-wire or 4-wire) interfaces. Packet command
syntax supports RS485 bus systems and allows
addressed operation.

Remote control through Ethernet supporting a
TCP/IP command interface (Indoor Version
only)



IF test outputs (standard on indoor units, on
outdoor units with Option IFT)

Summary alarm output with dual change overswitch contacts

Internal Fan as option for indoor units(Option FAN)

CE compliant

3 years warranty

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S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K (DBS)-, and Ka- band
Q-band on request (contact factory)
Downconverter Type:
RF-Input Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):(LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)

Downconverter Type:
RF-Input Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Fixed Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):

Microwave Oscillator with Test Output(indoor only, optional for outdoor):(LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)

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VHCD-S1S1T /VHCD-S4S4T /VHCD-CCT /VHCD-XXT /VSCD-S1S1T
VSCD-S4S4T
VSCD-CCT
VSCD-XXT
S-BandS-BandC-BandX-Band
2.2 … 2.3 GHz
2.00 … 2.60 GHz
3.4 … 4.2 GHz
7.25 … 7.75 GHz2450 MHz
3050 MHz
2150 MHz
2150 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
2440 MHz
3060 MHz
2140 MHz
2140 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output-70 / -67
-70 / -67
-70 / -67
-63 / -60
-84 / -81
-84 / -81
-84 / -81
-83 / -80
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-93 / -90
-104 / -101
-104 / -101
-104 / -101
-98 / -95
-107 /-1041)-107 /-1041)-107 /-1041)-100 / -971)-112 / -1091)-112 / -1091)-112 / -1091)-110 / -1071)
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0 °C ... 50 °C, outside this temperature range degraded by max. 5 dB2520 MHz (70 MHz IF)
3120 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2220 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2220 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2580 MHz (140 MHz IF)
3200 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2280 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2280 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ±3 dBm,
-6 ±3 dBm,
-6 ± 3 dBm,
-6 ± 3 dBm,
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
4.65 … 4.75 GHz
5.05 … 5.65 GHz
5.55 … 6.35 GHz
9.40 … 9.90 GHz(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)
4.64 … 4.74 GHz
5.06 … 5.66 GHz
5.54 … 6.34 GHz
9.39 … 9.89 GHz(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
VHCD-X3X3T /VHCD-KuKuT /VHCD-KaKaT /VHCD-Ka1Ka1T /VSCD-X3X3T
VSCD-KuKuT
VSCD-KaKaTVSCD-Ka1Ka1T
X-BandKu-Band
Ka-Band
Ka-Band
7.0 … 9.0 GHz
10.70 … 12.75 GHz
18.10 … 21.20 GHz
19.70 … 20.10 GHz
2150 MHz
2150 MHz
2450 MHz
2150 MHzfor 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
for 70 MHz IF Output
2140 MHz
2140 MHz
2440 MHz
2140 MHzfor 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output
for 140 MHz IF Output-63 / -60
-63 / -60
-61 / -58
-61 / -58
-83 / -80
-83 / -80
-81 / -78
-81 / -78
-93 / -90
-93 / -90
-91 / -88
-91 / -88
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-96 / -93
-96 / -93-100 / -971)-100 / -971)-98 / -951)-98 / -951)-110 / -1071)-110 / -1071)-108 / -1051)-108 / -1051)
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0 °C ... 50 °C, outside this temperature range degraded by max 5 dB.
2220 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2220 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2380 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2080 MHz (70 MHz IF)
2280 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2280 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2300 MHz (140 MHz IF)
2000 MHz (140 MHz IF)-6 ± 3 dBm,
-6 ±3 dBm,
-6 ±3 dBm,
-6 ±3 dBm,
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
9.15 … 11.15 GHz
12.85 … 14.90 GHz
15.65 … 18.75 GHz
17.55 … 17.95 GHz(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)(70 MHz IF)
9.14 … 11.14 GHz
12.84 … 14.89 GHz
15.66 … 18.76 GHz
17.56 … 17.96 GHz(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)(140 MHz IF)-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
-7 ±3 dBm
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
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Dual Channel, Shared Oscillator Downconverter
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K (DBS)-, and Ka- band
Q-band on request (contact factory)
Conversion Scheme:

Phase Tracking between channels:
Frequency Resolution:
RF-Input Characteristics:

IF-Output Characteristics:

Transfer Characteristics:

Equalizer (Gain slope):
Group Delay (± 18 MHz):Group Delay (± 36 MHz):Intermodulation (3rd Order):AM / PM conversion:
Spurious Outputs:

Frequency Stability:1)
2)

at max. conversion gain
Pout = 0 dBm

Common Parameters
Dual down conversion, no frequency inversion.
All channels with shared oscillator.
Same conversion frequency for all channels.
Gain setting individual for each channel.
< 10 deg rms after 1 hour warm up, constant gain setting, constant frequency setting, signal frequency constantwithin 10 kHz. Initial phase difference to be compensated externally.
100 Hz
Impedance:
50 
Return loss:> 20 dB
Operational input level:-45 dBm1)
Maximum aggregate input level:+5 dBm (damage level)
LO leakage:< -80 dBm
RF-connector:
SMA female (standard)
K female (-Ka standard)
WR28 waveguide (-Ka with option WR28)
Frequency:
70 ±20 MHz or 140 ±40 MHz (optional: both  [IF-Band] = 70/140)
Impedance:
50 or 75 
Return Loss:> 20 dB
1 dB compression point:> 10 dBm, 13 dBm typical
Output muting:> 60 dB (by command or sense input or by alarm condition)
IF-signal monitor:-20 dB of IF-output (approx.)
IF-Connectors:
BNC female
N female (standard with option OD)
45 dB ±1.0 dB
Max. conversion gain:
Attenuation range:
0 … 30 dB, Step 0.1 dB
Level stability:±0.25 dB/day at constant temperature±0.5 dB max., ±0.2 dB typ. over temperature range±0.25 dB over ±20 MHz (IF 70 MHz), ±0.40 dB over ±40 MHz (IF 140 MHz)
Gain flatness:> 80 dB
Image rejection:< 12 dB1)
Noise figure:> 60 dB
Isolation between channels:
Max. ±0.0625 dB / MHz (IF 70 MHz),
Max. ±0.05 dB / MHz (IF 140 MHz) (programmable)
Linear:0.03 ns / MHz max.
Parabolic:0.01 ns / MHz² max.
Ripple:1 ns peak to peak max.
Linear:0.015 ns / MHz max.
Parabolic:0.005 ns / MHz² max.
Ripple:2 ns peak to peak max.
OIP3:
> 20 dBm1)
1)0.1° / dB
Signal related:< -60 dBc (f < 2 MHz), < -70 dBc (f  2 MHz)1) 2)< -40 dBc1) 2)
Output harmonics:< -75 dBm
Signal independent:±1 x 10-7, -30 °C … 60 °C±1 x 10-8, -30 °C … 60 °C (after 30 min warm up)±1 x 10-9 per day (fixed temperature after 24 h warm up)Specifications are subject to change

These converter types are only a small selection of what is available. Please contact us for further frequency bands
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S-, C-, Ku-band
K- and Q-band on request (contact factory)
Indoor Housing:
Reference Input:

Reference Output:

Monitoring and Control Interface:

Alarm Interface:
Mute Input:
Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
User Interface: (Indoor only)
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

Frequency:
Level:
Modes:
Connector:
Frequency:
Level:
Connector:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:

5 or 10 MHz sine wave
5 dBm ±5 dB
auto/extern/intern
BNC female
10 MHz0 dBm ±3 dB
BNC female
SNMP
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
HTTP (web browser interface)
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Multipoint
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or TCP/IP
over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Alarm: two potential free contacts (DPDT),
Mute Input: TTL logic input with internal pull up
Connector DSUB09 female
Standard performance: 0 °C … 50 °C operating, -30 °C … 80 °C storage
High performance: -30 °C … 60 °C operating (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)< 95 % non condensing
LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
VFD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys (with option VFD)
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 50 … 60 Hz
Max.: 45 VA / 35 W
Typ.: 40 VA / 28 W
Indoor: IEC C14
2 x 2.0 A, time-lag fuse
Indoor: 483 x 44 x 505 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19") approx. 8.4 kg

Outdoor Housing:
Reference Input (Option):

Reference Output (Option):

Combined Monitoring and Control
Interface and Alarm Interface:

Monitoring and Control Interface:Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimensions:
Degree of Protection:

Frequency:
Level:
Modes:
Connector:
Frequency:
Level:
Connector:
Protocol:Connection:

5 or 10 MHz sine wave
5 dBm ±5 dB
auto/extern/intern
SMA female
10 MHz0 dBm ±3 dB
SMA female
Multipoint packet format commands
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable),connector MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19-S
Two potential free contacts (DPDT)
Alarm output:
24 V DC output: max. 0.3 A
6.5 V DC output: max. 0.2 A
MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19-S
Connection type:
TTL logic input with internal pull up
Mute Input:
Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:Multipoint packet format commands
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45-30 °C … 60 °C operating (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)< 100 %
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 50 … 60 Hz
Max.: 45 VA / 35 W
Amphenol C16-1 (3+PE) male2 x 2 A time-lag fuse
402 x 111 x 391 mm3 (WxHxD) (standard)
412 x 74 x 515 mm3 (WxHxD)(XL housing)
IP 67 (acc. IEC 529)
Specifications are subject to change

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Test Loop Translator
Indoor / Outdoor
Single / Dual / Triple Band
Single / Dual Channel
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K-, Ka- and Q-Band Output

The RF test loop translator can be used to convert
signals from one RF band to another for test andsystem evaluation purposes.

Key features
RF Filter on input and output



Variable attenuator 0 ... 30 dB, 0.1 dB step size

Operating and control

Signal mute function

The converters can be operated via the push buttons
on the front panel using self-explanatory display
menus or via remote control (RS232, RS422/485,
TCP/IP over Ethernet).

Integrated local oscillator with 100 Hz step size
availableInternal OCXOExternal reference input with automaticreference recognition (5 and 10 MHz)



10 MHz reference output



Low power consumption

Local control through front panel

Remote control through RS232, RS422/485(2-wire or 4-wire) interfaces, TCP/IP over
Ethernet, Web browser interface.

AC power switch on the front panel

Summary alarm output with dual change overswitch contacts



CE compliant

3 years warranty

Detailed monitoring of the system status and a summary alarm output with dual change over switch
contacts are provided. For the remote control ASCII
string-based commands as well as addressable,
packet-based commands are provided. Remotemonitoring and control through a Web browser
interface is also integrated.

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Indoor / Outdoor
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K-, Ka- and Q-Band Output
Q-band available on request (contact factory)
Converter Type:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

VSTLT-S /VHTLT-S
S-Band2.02 … 2.12 GHz
S-Band
2.20 … 2.30 GHz
170 … 190 MHz
Single conversion, no
frequency inversion
100 Hz-88 / -85
-103 / -100
-123 / -120
-133 / -130
-135 / -132
-143 / -140

VSTLT-C /VSTLT-C1 /VHTLT-C
VHTLT-C1
C-BandC-Band5.85 … 6.65 GHz
5.85 … 6.85 GHz
C-BandC-Band
3.4 … 4.2 GHz
3.40 … 4.80 GHz
2440 ±40 MHz
2.45 GHz
8.29 … 9.29 GHz
5.74 … 6.64 GHz
Single conversion, no
Dual conversion, no
frequency inversion
frequency inversion
fix frequency
100 Hz-76 / -66
-60 / -57
-93 / -83
-80 / -77
-105 / -95-90 / -87
-111 / -101
-95 / -92
-111 / -101
-97 / -94
-128 / -118
-107 / -104
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz

VSTLT-X /VHTLT-X
X-Band
7.90 … 8.40 GHz
X-Band7.25 … 7.75 GHz
950 … 1450 MHz
6.95 GHz
6.30 GHz
Dual conversion, no
frequency inversion
fix frequency-65 / -55
-85 / -75
-95 / -85
-100 / -90-103 / -93-127 / -117

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

VSTLT-Ku1 /VHTLT-Ku1
Ku-Band12.75 … 14.80 GHz
Ku-Band10.70 … 12.75 GHz
2440 ±40 MHz
15.19 … 17.24 GHz
13.14 … 15.19 GHz
Dual conversion, no
frequency inversion
100 Hz-60 / -57
-80 / -77
-90 / -87
-95 / -92
-97 / -94
-107 / -104

VSTLT-K /VSTLT-Ka1 /VHTLT-K
VHTLT-Ka1
K-BandKa-Band17.3 … 18.4 GHz
27.5 … 27.7 GHz
Ku-Band
K-Band11.7 … 12.5 GHz
17.7 … 17.9 GHz
4.8 … 6.7 GHz
9.8 GHz
Single conversion, no Single conversion, no
frequency inversion
frequency inversion
100 Hzfix frequency-66 / -56
-66 / -56
-83 / -73
-83 / -73
-95 / -85
-95 / -85
-101 / -91-101 / -91-101 / -91-101 / -91-118 / -108
-118 / -108
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz

VSTLT-Ka /VHTLT-Ka
Ka-Band27.5 … 31.0 GHz
Ka-Band17.7 … 21.2 GHz
3.00 … 5.00 GHz
24.50 … 26.00 GHz
14.70 … 16.20 GHz
Dual conversion,
no freq. inversion
100 Hz-53 / -50
-78 / -75
-88 / -85
-96 / -93
-96 / -93
-103 / -100

RF-Input Frequency:
RF-Output Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:
LO1 Frequency:
LO2 Frequency:
Conversion Scheme:
LO-Frequency Resolution:
Phase Noise:

Converter Type:
RF-Input Frequency:
RF-Output Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:
LO1 Frequency:
LO2 Frequency:
Conversion Scheme:
LO-Frequency Resolution:
Phase Noise:

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VSTLT-Ku /VHTLT-Ku
Ku-Band13.0 … 14.5 GHz
Ku-Band10.95 … 12.45 GHz
2.05 GHz
Single conversion, no
frequency inversion
fix frequency-76 / -66
-93 / -83
-105 / -95-111 / -101
-111 / -101
-128 / -118

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Indoor / Outdoor
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K-, Ka- and Q-Band Output
Q-band available on request (contact factory)
RF-Input Characteristics:

Input- / Output-Monitor (Option):

RF-Output Characteristics:

LO Test Output (Option):Transfer Characteristics:

Group Delay Variation:
Spurious Outputs:

Intermodulation (3rd order):Frequency Stability:1)
2)

at max. conversion gain
Pout = -10 dBm

Common Parameters
50 > 18 dB+8 dBm (standard) (damage level)< -80 dBm
SMA female (standard)
K female (2.92 mm) (-Ka standard)
WR28 waveguide (-Ka with option WR28)
Signal level in ref. to in/output:-20 dB
Impedance:
50 
Connector:
SMA female
Impedance:
50 
Return Loss:> 18 dB
1 dB compression point:> 5 dBm1)
LO leakage:< -80 dBm
Output muting:> 60 dB (by command or sense input or by alarm condition)
Connector:
SMA female (standard)
K female (2.92 mm) (-Ka standard)
WR28 waveguide (-Ka with option WR28)
Frequency:
LO Frequency standard (LO/2 Frequency on -Ka)
Signal level:-10 dBm ±3 dB
Impedance:
50 
Connector:
SMA female
Max. conversion gain:
0 dB ±1 dB
0 … 30 dB, Step 0.1 dB
Attenuation Range:±1.0 dB
Gain variation over temp.:±1.0 dB max. over band
Gain flatness over freq.:±0.5 dB
Gain flatness over 40 MHz:
Ripple:< 1 ns peak to peak / 80 MHz (single conversion)< 2 ns peak to peak / 80 MHz (dual conversion)
Signal related:< -50 dBc (within RF-Output band)1) 2),< -60 dBc for VSTLT-C1 / VHTLT-C1 and VSTLT-Ku1 / VHTLT-Ku1< -30 dBc for VSTLT-Ka / VHTLT-Ka and VSTLT-Ku / VHTLT-Ku< -25 dBc (4xLO – 1x RFin) for VSTLT-C
OIP3:> 15 dBm
except > 5 dBm at VSTLT-Ka / VHTLT-Ka-7±1 x 10 , -30 °C … 60 °C-8±1 x 10 , -30 °C … 60 °C (after 30 min warm up)±1 x 10-9 per day (fixed temperature after 24 h warm up)Specifications are subject to change
Impedance:
Return Loss:
Max. aggregate input level:
LO Leakage:Connector:

These converter types are only a small selection of what is available. Please contact us for further frequency bands
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Indoor / Outdoor
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K-, Ka- and Q-band
Indoor Housing:
Reference Input:

Reference Output:

Monitoring and Control Interface:

Alarm Interface:
Mute Input:
Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
User Interface: (Indoor only)
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

Frequency:
Level:
Modes:
Connector:
Frequency:
Level:
Connector:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:

5 or 10 MHz sine wave
5 dBm ±5 dB
auto/extern/intern
BNC female
10 MHz0 dBm ±3 dB
BNC female
SNMP
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
HTTP (web browser interface)
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Multipoint
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or TCP/IP
over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Alarm: two potential free contacts (DPDT),
Mute Input: TTL logic input with internal pull up
Connector DSUB09 female
Standard performance: 0 °C … 50 °C operating, - 30 °C … 80 °C storage
High performance: -30 °C … 60 °C operating (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)< 95 % non condensing
LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
VFD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys (option VFD)
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 50 … 60 Hz
Max.: 45 VA / 30 W (single conversion)
Max.: 60 VA / 40 W (dual conversion)
Indoor: IEC C14
2 x 2.0 A, time-lag fuse
Indoor: 483 x 44 x 505 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19") approx. 8.4 kg or
483 x 44 x 270 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19") approx. 6 kg
(depends on converter type)

Outdoor Housing:
Reference Input (Option):

Reference Output (Option):

Combined Monitoring and Control
Interface and Alarm Interface:

Monitoring and Control Interface:Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimensions:

Degree of Protection:

Frequency:
Level:
Modes:
Connector:
Frequency:
Level:
Connector:
Protocol:Connection:

5 or 10 MHz sine wave
5 dBm ±5 dB
auto/extern/intern
SMA female
10 MHz0 dBm ±3 dB
SMA female
Multipoint packet format commands
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable),connector MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19-S
Two potential free contacts (DPDT)
Alarm output:
24 V DC output: max. 0.3 A
6.5 V DC output: max. 0.2 A
MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19-S
Connection type:
TTL logic input with internal pull up
Mute Input:
Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:Multipoint packet format commands
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45-30 °C … 60 °C operating (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)< 100 %
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 50 … 60 Hz
Max.: 45 VA / 30 W (single conversion)
Max.: 60 VA / 40 W (dual conversion)
Amphenol C16-1 (3+PE) male2 x 2 A time-lag fuse
322 x 108 x 391 mm3 (WxHxD) (small housing) (standard)
402 x 111 x 391 mm3 (WxHxD) (large housing)412 x 74 x 515 mm3 (WxHxD)(XL housing)
IP 67 (acc. IEC 529)
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Synthesized Block
Up- and Downconverter
Indoor / Outdoor
Single / Dual / Triple Band
Single / Dual Channel
S-, C-, Ku-, K (DBS)-, Ka- and Q-band

WORK Microwave’s synthesized block converters aredesigned to optimize the performance and bandwidthof satellite communications links, enabling operators tocost-effectively deliver a superior signal quality. Ideal
use cases include fixed satellite ground stations as wellas in satellite newsgathering (SNG) vehicles, flyaways, and other mobile or portable applications.
The fifth-generation frequency converter series is builtwith the most advanced technologies available toensure outstanding performance, high reliability and alonger lifetime.
th

5 -generation enhancements
Reduced phase noise: Based on a powerful new
synthesizer the frequency converters achieve a phasenoise significantly beyond the recommended industry
specification (Intelsat's IESS-308/309).
Optional slope compensation up to +8 dB / GHzover L-band: With slope compensation users caneffectively balance the losses and negative slope ofaugmented cable runs to ensure that all signals
entering the RF processing chain are at similar levels
across all frequencies.
Improved flexibility and usability: Through a new
USB port, operators can now access the converter via
the back panel to make copies of parameter settings,
replicate selected configurations on another device orsave configuration settings for future reference. In
addition, a user-friendly, Web-based interface offers an
intuitive user experience. When coupled with theenhanced USB port, the customizable GUI also
simplifies the installation of firmware updates.
Higher reliability: An AC power consumption of
45 VA / 35 W maximizes the reliability and lifetime of
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High signal integrity
The very low phase noise of the oscillators guarantees
an excellent signal quality. Low spurious emissions
allow our customers to use the converters in theenvironments with demanding requirements, such as
high power video uplinks. Sophisticated temperaturecompensation guarantees the stability over a wide
temperature range.

Block converter with frequency synthesizer
In contrast to block converters with fixed or switchable
LO these converters include a tunable LO with 100 Hz
step size. The frequency bandwidth is selected toachieve low spurious emissions. These properties
allow wideband frequency coverage with only one unit,
where other concepts with fixed block converters
require several different block converter modules.

Housing options
The converters normally are delivered without fans andcan be operated in environments, where at minimum
one RU space for natural ventilation is available above
each unit. This eliminates the fan as a potential point of
failure. For rack installations without any space inbetween the units, a fan within the converter unit isrecommended. This forces airflow from the right side toleft side of the units. Outdoor versions with IP 67
degree of protection are also available.
The converters can be operated via the push buttons
on the front panel using intuitive display menus or via
remote control (RS232, RS422/485 and TCP/IP over
Ethernet). Detailed monitoring of the system status anda summary alarm output (dual change over switch
contacts) are provided. For the remote control either
ASCII string-based commands as well as addressable,
packet-based commands are provided.

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Web browser interface is also available.

Customized products
In addition to standard products WORK Microwave
offers custom tailored products and specialized
products as follows:

Modified or smaller housings to fit into your AC
power switch on the front panel

Existing design for mobile and portableapplications.



Different IF or RF frequency bands

Customized M&C interface and control syntax.

Extended storage or operating temperature range.



Military versions for hostile environment (shock,vibration, humidity).

Orders information
WORK Microwave offers three series of 19” racksatellite converters:
Standard-, High- and Extra High Performance. The
specifications are the same for all types except theoperating temperature range. The High Performance
type operates between -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to
140 °F), the Extra High Performance type
between -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) and theStandard type between 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F).
Therefore if you only need units for inside use, thestandard unit is perfectly suited for this application.

Open questions, demo units
If you need more information about WORK
Microwave’s synthesized frequency block converters
or if you would like to have demo unit, please contact
us via e-mail: sales@work-microwave.com or call us.
We are glad to assist you.

Key featuresLong-term stability 10-7 / yearOutput power +10 dBm (1 dB compression point)

Automatic reference recognition (5 and 10 MHz)

Digital gain compensation



Operating temperature range either -30 °C to
60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F), -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to
140 °F) (VECD units) or 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to
122 °F)

Remote control through RS232, RS422/485(2-wire or 4-wire) interfaces. Packet command
syntax supports RS485 bus systems and allows
addressed operation.

Remote control through Ethernet supporting a
TCP/IP command interface, a Web browser
interface and SNMP (MIBs are provided).

RF test output on the front panel available

AC power switch on the front panel

Summary alarm output with dual change overswitch contacts

Transmit mute input



Optional internal Fan (Option: FAN)

CE compliant

3 years warranty

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Indoor / Outdoor
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka-band
Q-band available on request (contact factory)
Upconverter Type:
RF-Output Frequency:
Intermediate Frequency:
MW-LO-Frequency:
Fixed-LO-Frequency:
Phase Noise:

Input Frequency:
Conversion Scheme:

Frequency Resolution:

IF-Input Characteristics:

IF/RF-Monitor (Option):

RF-Output Characteristics:

LO Test Output (Option):Transfer Characteristics:

Transfer Characteristics with
Gain Slope Equalizer (Option):Intermodulation (3rd Order):AM / PM conversion:
Group Delay:
Spurious Outputs:

Frequency Stability:1)
2)

at max. conversion gain
Pout = 0 dBm

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz1 MHz

VHSBU-Ku-2 /VHSBU-Ka /VHSBU-Ka3 /VHSBU-Ka1 /VSSBU-Ku-2
VSSBU-KaVSSBU-Ka3VSSBU-Ka1
Ku-Band
Ka-Band
Ka-Band
Ka-Band10.70 … 12.75 GHz
27.5 … 31.0 GHz
25.0 … 28.0 GHz
27.5 … 28.6 GHz
7.9 … 8.6 GHz
7.6 … 8.2 GHz
9.20 … 11.10 GHz
36.1 … 38.9 GHz
33.2 … 35.6 GHz
26.05 … 26.85 GHz
9.55 GHz
9.1 GHz-63 / -60
-50 / -47
-50 / -47
-50 / -47
-83 / -80
-60 / -57
-60 / -57
-60 / -57
-93 / -90
-85 / -82
-85 / -82
-85 / -82
-98 / -95
-92 / -89
-92 / -89
-92 / -89
-100 / -971)-95 / -92
-95 / -92
-95 / -92
1)
-110 / -107
-105 / -102
-105 / -102
-105 / -102
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0 °C … 50 °C, outside this temperature range degraded by max. 5 dB1500 … 1650 MHz
950 … 1650 MHz
900 … 1500 MHz
1450 … 1750 MHz
Single up
Dual up conversion,
Single up conversion,
conversion, nono frequency inversion
no frequency inversion
frequency inversion
100 HzCommon Parameters
Impedance:
50 
Return loss:> 18 dB
Operational input level:-40 dBm1)
Maximum aggregate input level:+10 dBm (damage level)
Connector:
SMA female (standard)
N female (standard with option OD)
Signal level in ref. to in/output:-20 dB
Impedance:
50 
Connector:
SMA female
Impedance:
50 
Return loss:> 18 dB, (> 15 dB with option WR28)
1 dB compression point:> 10 dBm1)
Output muting:> 60 dB (by command or sense input or by alarm condition)
Connector:
SMA female (standard)
K female (-Ka standard)
WR28 waveguide (-Ka with option WR28)
Frequency:
LO Frequency standard (LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)
Signal level (MW-LO):-7 dBm ±3 dB
Signal level (Fixed-LO):-10 dBm ±3 dB
Impedance:
50 
Connector:
SMA female
Max. conversion Gain:
40 dB ±1 dB
Attenuation range:
0 … 30 dB, 0.1 dB steps
Gain variation over temp.:±0.5 dB max.
Gain flatness over freq.:±1.5 dB max. over band
Gain flatness over 40 MHz:
±0.25 dB
Image rejection:> 80 dB
Noise figure:< 12 dB1)
Max. conversion gain:
40 dB ±1 dB
Attenuation range:
0 … 30 dB, 0.1 dB steps
Gain variation over temp.:±0.5 dB max.
Gain flatness over freq.:±1.5 dB max. over band
Gain flatness over 40 MHz:
±0.25 dB
Gain equalization:+8.0 dB / GHz max., adjustable
Image rejection:> 80 dB
Noise figure:< 12 dB1)
OIP3:> 18 dBm1)
0.1° / dB1)
Ripple, slope:< 1 ns peak to peak / 80 MHz (single up-conversion)< 2 ns peak to peak / 80 MHz (dual up-conversion)
Signal related:< -60 dBc (f < 2 MHz), < -70 dBc (f  2 MHz)1) 2)
Output harmonics:< -40 dBc1) 2)
Signal independent:< -70 dBm
±1 x 10-7, -30 °C … 60 °C-8±1 x 10 , -30 °C … 60 °C (after 30 min warm up)±1 x 10-9 per day (fixed temperature after 24 h warm up)Specifications are subject to change

These converter types are only a small selection of what is available. Please contact us for further frequency bands
and features.

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Synthesized Block Downconverter
Indoor / Outdoor
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka-band
Q-band available on request (contact factory)
These converter types are only a small selection of what is available. Please contact us for further frequency bands
and features.
Downconverter Type:
RF-Input Frequency:
LO-Frequency:
Phase Noise:

IF-Output Frequency:
Conversion Scheme:
Frequency Resolution:

RF-Input Characteristics:

IF/RF-Monitor (Option):

IF-Output Characteristics:

LO Test Output (Option):Transfer Characteristics:

Transfer Characteristics with
Gain Slope Equalizer (Option):Group Delay:
Intermodulation (3rd Order):AM / PM conervsion:
Spurious Outputs:

Frequency Stability:1)
2)

at max. conversion gain
Pout = 0 dBm

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10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz1 MHz

VHSBD-X
VHSBD-Ku
VHSBD-K
VHSBD-KaVSSBD-XVSSBD-Ku
VSSBD-KVSSBD-Ka
X-BandKu-Band
K-BandKa-Band7.25 … 8.4 GHz
10.70 … 12.75 GHz
17.3 … 18.4 GHz
18.1 … 21.2 GHz
6.3 … 6.9 GHz
9.75 … 11.25 GHz
16.35 … 16.90 GHz
17.15 … 19.45 GHz-70 / -67
-63 / -60
-63 / -60
-61 / -58
-84 / -81
-83 / -80
-83 / -80
-81 / -78
-98 / -95
-93 / -90
-93 / -90
-91 / -88
-104 / -101
-98 / -95
-98 / -95
-96 / -93
-107 /-1041)-100 / -971)-100 / -971)-98 / -951)-112 / -1091)-110 / -1071)-110 / -1071)-108 / -1051)
1)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
0 °C … 50 °C, outside this temperature range degraded by max. 5 dB
950 … 1500 MHz
950 … 1500 MHz
950 … 1500 MHz
950 … 1750 MHz
Single down conversion, no frequency inversion
100 HzCommon Parameters
Impedance:
50 
Return loss:> 18 dB
Operational input level:-40 dBm1)
Maximum aggregate input level:+5 dBm (damage level)
LO leakage:< -80 dBm
Connector:
SMA female (standard)
K female (-Ka standard)
WR28 waveguide (-Ka with option WR28)
Signal level in ref. to in/output:-20 dB
Impedance:
50 
Connector:
SMA female
Impedance:
50 
Return loss:> 18 dB
1 dB compression point:> 17 dBm1), > 10 dBm1) at Ka-Band
Output muting:> 60 dB (by command or sense input or by alarm condition)
Connector:
SMA female (standard)
N female (standard with option OD)
Frequency:
LO Frequency standard (LO > 20 GHz = LO/2 on Test Output)
Signal level (MW-LO):-7 dBm ±3 dB
Signal level (Fixed-LO):-10 dBm ±3 dB
Impedance:
50 
Connector:
SMA female
Max. conversion gain:
40 dB ±1 dB
Attenuation range:
0 … 30 dB, 0.1 dB steps±0.5 dB max.
Gain variation over temp.:±1.5 dB max. over band
Gain flatness over freq.:±0.25 dB
Gain flatness over 40 MHz:> 80 dB
Image rejection:< 12 dB1)
Noise figure:Max. conversion gain:
40 dB ±1 dB
Attenuation range:
0 … 30 dB, 0.1 dB steps±0.5 dB max.
Gain variation over temp.:±1.5 dB max. over band
Gain flatness over freq.:±0.25 dB
Gain flatness over 40 MHz:
+8.0 dB / GHz max., adjustable
Gain equalization:> 80 dB
Image rejection:< 12 dB1)
Noise figure:
Ripple, Slope:< 1 ns peak to peak / 80 MHz (single down conversion)< 2 ns peak to peak / 80 MHz (dual down conversion)
OIP3:> 30 dBm1)> 20 dBm1) at Ka-Band
0.1° / dB1)
Signal related:< -60 dBc (f < 2 MHz), < -70 dBc (f  2 MHz)1) 2)
Output harmonics:< -40 dBc1) 2)
Signal independent:< -75 dBm
±1 x 10-7, -30 °C … 60 °C±1 x 10-8, -30 °C … 60 °C (after 30 min warm up)±1 x 10-9 per day (fixed temperature after 24 h warm up)Specifications are subject to change

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Synthesized Block
Up- and Downconverter
Indoor / Outdoor
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka-band
Q-band available on request (contact factory)
Indoor Housing:
Reference Input:

Reference Output:

Monitoring and Control Interface:

Alarm Interface:
Mute Input:
Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
User Interface: (Indoor only)
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

Frequency:
Level:
Modes:
Connector:
Frequency:
Level:
Connector:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:

5 or 10 MHz sine wave
5 dBm ±5 dB
auto/extern/intern
BNC female
10 MHz0 dBm ±3 dB
BNC female
SNMP
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
HTTP (web browser interface)
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Multipoint
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or TCP/IP
over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Alarm: two potential free contacts (DPDT),
Mute Input: TTL logic input with internal pull up
Connector DSUB09 female
Standard performance: 0 °C … 50 °C operating, -30 °C … 80 °C storage
High performance: -30 °C … 60 °C operating (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)< 95 % non condensing
LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
VFD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys (option VFD)
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 50 … 60 Hz
Max.: 45 VA / 30 W (single converters)
Typ.: 35 VA / 23 W (single converters)
Indoor: IEC C14
2 x 2.0 A, time-lag fuse
Indoor: 483 x 44 x 505 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19") approx. 8.4 kg

Outdoor Housing:
Reference Input (Option):

Reference Output (Option):

Combined Monitoring and Control
Interface and Alarm Interface:

Monitoring and Control Interface:Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimensions:

Degree of Protection:

Frequency:
Level:
Modes:
Connector:
Frequency:
Level:
Connector:
Protocol:Connection:

5 or 10 MHz sine wave
5 dBm ± 5dB
auto/extern/intern
SMA female
10 MHz0 dBm ±3 dB
SMA female
Multipoint packet format commands
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable),connector MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19-S
Alarm output:
Two potential free contacts (DPDT)
24 V DC output: max. 0.3 A
6.5 V DC output: max. 0.2 A
Connection type:
MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19-S
Mute Input:
TTL logic input with internal pull up
Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:Multipoint packet format commands
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45-30 °C … 60 °C operating (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)< 100 %
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 50 … 60 Hz
Max.: 45 VA / 30 W (single converters)
Typ.: 35 VA / 23 W (single converters)
Amphenol C16-1 (3+PE) male2 x 2 A time-lag fuse
322 x 108 x 391 mm3 (WxHxD) (small housing) (standard)
402 x 111 x 391 mm3 (WxHxD) (large housing)412 x 74 x 515 mm3 (WxHxD)(XL housing)
IP 67 (acc. IEC 529)
Specifications are subject to change

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Wideband Block Downconverter
Indoor / Outdoor
Wideband 1 … 40 GHz to L-Band Block-Downconverter

WORK Microwave’s synthesized wideband blockdownconverters converting the full spectrum up to 40
GHz down to L-Band. Ideal use cases include
monitoring compliance with licensed frequency bands
and military and governmental applications, as well as
research and development.
The fifth-generation frequency converter series is builtwith the most advanced technologies available toensure outstanding performance, high reliability and alonger lifetime.

Improved flexibility and usability: Through a new
USB port, operators can now access the converter via
the back panel to make copies of parameter settings,
replicate selected configurations on another device orsave configuration settings for future reference. In
addition, a user-friendly, Web-based interface offers an
intuitive user experience. When coupled with theenhanced USB port, the customizable GUI also
simplifies the installation of firmware updates.

Housing optionsth

5 -generation enhancements
Reduced phase noise: Based on a powerful new
synthesizer the frequency converters achieve a phasenoise significantly beyond the recommended industry
specification (Intelsat's IESS-308/309).
Optional slope compensation up to +8 dB / GHzover L-band: With slope compensation users caneffectively balance the losses and negative slope ofaugmented cable runs to ensure that all signals
entering the RF processing chain are at similar levels
across all frequencies.

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The wideband downconverter is separated in two units,each 1 RU in height. The master converter covers thefrequency range of 1 to 26 GHz whereas the second
part acts as a slave unit while converting the rest of the
40 GHz band.
Outdoor versions with IP 67 degree of protection are
also available.
The converters can be operated via the push buttons
on the front panel using intuitive display menus or via
remote control (RS232, RS422/485 and TCP/IP over
Ethernet). Detailed monitoring of the system status anda summary alarm output (dual change over switch

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contacts) are provided. For the remote control either
ASCII string-based commands as well as addressable,
packet-based commands are provided.
Remote monitoring and control through SNMP and a
Web browser interface is also available.

Customized products
In addition to standard products WORK Microwave
offers custom tailored products and specialized
products as follows:

Modified or smaller housings to fit into your AC
power switch on the front panel

Existing design for mobile and portableapplications.



Different IF or RF frequency bands

Customized M&C interface and control syntax.

Extended storage or operating temperature range.



Military versions for hostile environment (shock,vibration, humidity).

Orders information
WORK Microwave offers three series of 19” racksatellite converters:
Standard-, High- and Extra High Performance. The
specifications are the same for all types except theoperating temperature range. The High Performance
type operates between -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to
140 °F), the Extra High Performance type
between -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) and theStandard type between 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F).
Therefore if you only need units for inside use, thestandard unit is perfectly suited for this application.

Open questions, demo units
If you need more information about WORK
Microwave’s synthesized frequency block converters
or if you would like to have demo unit, please contact
us via e-mail: sales@work-microwave.com or call us.
We are glad to assist you.

Key featuresLong-term stability 10-7 / yearOutput power +10 dBm (1 dB compression point)

Automatic reference recognition (5 and 10 MHz)

Digital gain compensation



Operating temperature range either -30 °C to
60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F), -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to
140 °F) (VECD units) or 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to
122 °F)

Remote control through RS232, RS422/485(2-wire or 4-wire) interfaces. Packet command
syntax supports RS485 bus systems and allows
addressed operation.

Remote control through Ethernet supporting a
TCP/IP command interface, a Web browser
interface and SNMP (MIBs are provided).

AC power switch on the front panel

Summary alarm output with dual change overswitch contacts

Transmit mute input

CE compliant

3 years warranty

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Wideband Block Downconverter
Indoor / Outdoor
Wideband 1 … 40 GHz to L-Band Block-Downconverter Indoor
Downconverter Type:VSSBD-WB-FAN-S0121 + VSBD-WB-FAN-S0122

RF-Input Frequency:

1.00 … 40.00 GHz
1200 ±250 MHz(3 dB Bandwidth: ±250 MHz)
-50
-70
-85
-90
-100
-105
-115

IF-Output Frequency:
Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
3 MHz
max. values in dBc/Hz

Conversion Scheme:

Block down conversion, no frequency inversion

Frequency Resolution:
RF-Input Characteristics:

100 HzIF-Output Characteristics:

Transfer Characteristics:
Importend: applies to the entire device
combination of preconverter andsynthesized converterGroup Delay:

Impedance:
Return loss:
Maximum Aggregate Input Level:
LO leakage:Connector:
Impedance:
Return loss:
1 dB compression point:
Output muting:Connector:
Max. Conversion Gain:
Attenuation range:
Gain Variation over Temp.:
Gain Flatness over 250 MHz:
Gain Flatness over 40 MHz:
Image Rejection:
Noise Figure:
Ripple, Slope:

Spurious Outputs:

Signal related:
Output harmonics:
LO-Leakage:

Output Intercept Point 3rd Order:
Internal Frequency Stability:

OIP3:

50 
> 10 dB
10 dBm (damage Level)< -60 dBm
K (female)50 > 18 dB> 10 dBm1)> 75 dB (by command or sense input or by alarm condition)
SMA (female)
35 dB ±1 dB
0 … 30 dB, 0.1 dB steps±1.0 dB±1.5 dB max. (1200 ±125 MHz)± 1 dB> 70 dB< 18 dB1)
1 ns peak to peak / 40 MHz
2 ns peak to peak / 250 MHz< -50 dBc1) 2)< -40 dBc1) 2)< -75 dBm

Alarm Interface:> 20 dBm1)±1 x 10-7, -30 °C … 60 °C±1 x 10-8, -30 °C … 60 °C (after 30 min warm up)±1 x 10-9 per day (fixed temperature after 24 h warm up)
Frequency:
5 or 10 MHz sine wave
Level:
5 dBm ±5 dB
Modes:
auto/extern/intern
Connector:
BNC (female)
Frequency:
10 MHzLevel:
0 dBm ±3 dB
Connector:
BNC (female)Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:Multipoint packet format commands
Connection:
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Two potential free contacts (DPDT), Connector DSUB09 female

Temperature Range:

0 °C … 50 °C operating, -30 °C … 80 °C storage

Relative Humidity:< 95 % non condensing

User Interface:

LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys

Mains Power Input:

100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 50 … 60 Hz

Mains Power Consumption:

Max: 120 VA / 75 W

Mains Power Input Connector:

IEC C14

Dimension and Weight:
1)
at max. conversion gain
2)
Pout = 0 dBm

483 x 88 x 508 mm3 (WxHxD), 2 RU (19"), approx. 12 kg

Reference Input:

Reference Output:

Monitoring and Control Interface:2020-10-21

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Wideband 1 … 40 GHz to L-Band Block-Downconverter Outdoor
Downconverter Type:VHSBD-WB-OD-RIN-S01143 + VHBD-WB-OD-RIN-S00834
11.00 … 28 GHz
1200 ±250 MHz(3 dB Bandwidth: ±250 MHz)
-50
-70
-85
-90
-97
-102

RF-Input Frequency:
IF-Output Frequency:
Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

max. values in dBc/Hz
Conversion Scheme:

Block down conversion, no frequency inversion

Frequency Resolution:
RF-Input Characteristics:

100 Hz
Impedance:
Return loss:
Maximum Aggregate Input Level:
LO leakage:Connector:
Impedance:
Return loss:
1 dB compression point:
Output muting:Connector:
Max. Conversion Gain:
Attenuation range:
Gain Variation over Temp.:
Gain Flatness over 250 MHz:
Gain Flatness over 40 MHz:
Image Rejection:
Noise Figure:
Ripple, Slope:

Temperature Range:

50 > 10 dB
10 dBm (damage Level)< -60 dBm
K (female)50 > 18 dB> 10 dBm1)> 75 dB (by command or sense input or by alarm condition)
N (female)
35 dB ±1 dB
0 … 30 dB, 0.1 dB steps±1.0 dB±1.5 dB max. (1200 ±125 MHz)
±0.5 dB max.
> 70 dB< 18 dB1)
1 ns peak to peak / 40 MHz
2 ns peak to peak / 250 MHz
Signal related:< -50 dBc1) 2)
Output harmonics:< -40 dBc1) 2)
LO-Leakage:< -75 dBm
OIP3:
> 20 dBm1)±1 x 10-7, -30 °C … 60 °C±1 x 10-8, -30 °C … 60 °C (after 30 min warm up)±1 x 10-9 per day (fixed temperature after 24 h warm up)
Frequency:
5 or 10 MHz sine wave
Level:
5 dBm ±5 dB
Modes:
auto/extern/intern
Connector:
SMA (female)Protocol:Multipoint packet format commands
Connection:
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable),connector MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19-S
Alarm output:
Two potential free contacts (DPDT)
24 V DC output: max. 0.3 A
Connection type:
MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19-S
Mute Input:
TTL logic input with internal pull up
Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:Multipoint packet format commands
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45-30 °C … 60 °C operating, (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)

Relative Humidity:< 100 %

Mains Power Input:

100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 47 … 63 Hz

Mains Power Consumption:

Max: 120 VA / 75 W

Mains Power Input Connector:

Amphenol C16-1 (3+PE) male

Dimension and Weight:

412 x 74 x 505 mm3 (W x H x D)

Degree of Protection:1)
at max. conversion gain
2)
Pout = 0 dBm

IP 67 (acc. IEC 529)

IF-Output Characteristics:

Transfer Characteristics:
Importend: applies to the entire device
combination of preconverter andsynthesized converterGroup Delay:
Spurious Outputs:

Output Intercept Point 3rd Order:
Internal Frequency Stability:

Reference Input:

Combined Monitoring and Control
Interface and Alarm Interface:

Monitoring and Control Interface:

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L-Band Block Up- and Downconverter
Indoor / Outdoor
Single / Dual / Triple Band
Single / Dual Channel
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka-band (Q/V-band available on request)

VSBU / VSBD TypeVSBUL / VSBDL TypeVSBUR / VSBDR TypeIP 67 Outdoor housing

WORK Microwave’s block converters are designed to
optimize the performance and bandwidth of satellite
communications links, enabling operators to costeffectively deliver a superior signal quality. Ideal use
cases include fixed satellite ground stations as well as
in satellite newsgathering (SNG) vehicles, fly-aways
and other mobile or portable applications.

intuitive user experience. When coupled with theenhanced USB port, the customizable GUI also
simplifies the installation of firmware updates.

The fifth-generation frequency converter series is builtwith the most advanced technologies available toensure outstanding performance, high reliability and alonger lifetime.

High signal integrity

5th-generation enhancements
Reduced phase noise: Based on a powerful new
synthesizer the frequency converters achieve a phasenoise significantly beyond the recommended industry
specification (Intelsat's IESS-308/309).
Optional slope compensation up to +8 dB / GHzover L-band: With slope compensation users caneffectively balance the losses and negative slope ofaugmented cable runs to ensure that all signals
entering the RF processing chain are at similar levels
across all frequencies.
Improved flexibility and usability: Through a new
USB port, operators can now access the converter via
the back panel to make copies of parameter settings,
replicate selected configurations on another device orsave configuration settings for future reference. In
addition, a user-friendly, Web-based interface offers an

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Higher reliability: An AC power consumption of
typically 35 VA / 20 W maximizes the reliability andlifetime of the units.

The very low phase noise of the oscillators guarantees
an excellent signal quality. Low spurious emissions
allow our customers to use the converters in theenvironments with demanding requirements, such as
high power video uplinks. Sophisticated temperaturecompensation guarantees the stability over a wide
temperature range.

Housing options
The converters normally are delivered without fans andcan be operated in environments, where at minimum
one RU space for natural ventilation is available above
each unit. This eliminates the fan as a potential point of
failure. For rack installations without any space inbetween the units, a fan within the converter unit isrecommended. This forces airflow from the right side toleft side of the units. Outdoor versions with IP 67
degree of protection are also available.
The converters can be operated via the push buttons
on the front panel using intuitive display menus or via
remote control (RS232, RS422/485, TCP/IP over37

Ethernet). Detailed monitoring of the system status anda summary alarm output (dual change over switch
contacts) are provided. For the remote control either
ASCII string-based commands as well as addressable,
packet-based commands are provided.



Reference output 10 MHz

Remote control through RS232, RS422/485(2-wire or 4-wire) interfaces. Packet command
syntax supports RS485 bus systems and allows
addressed operation. TCP/IP over Ethernet, Web
browser interface, SNMP with MIBs downloadable
form the device

Remote monitoring and control through SNMP and a
Web browser interface is also available.


Summary alarm output (DPDT)

Customized products

Low power consumption, typically less than 20 W

In addition to standard products WORK Microwave
offers custom tailored products and specialized
products as follows:

CE compliantUp to 4 channels / frequency bands per unit are
possible
3 years warranty

Modified or smaller housings to fit into your AC
power switch on the front panel

Existing design for mobile and portableapplications.

Orders information

Different IF or RF frequency bands

Customized M&C interface and control syntax.

Extended storage or operating temperature range.



Military versions for hostile environment (shock,vibration, humidity).

Key featuresThree indoor unit types are available:
VSBU* Type – with front panel commands
VSBUL* Type – attenuator selector on front panel
VSBUR* Type – remote control operation only
*VSBD, VSBDR, VSBDR also

Low phase noiseAdjustable attenuator (typ. range: 0 … 20 dB or
0 … 30 dB, 0.1 dB step size)Gain slope Equalizer available



Output power +10 dBm (1 dB compression point)

Low spurious emissions

Internal OCXO with long term stability 10-7 / yearExternal reference input 5 or 10 MHz



Local control through push buttons on front panel
and display menuStored alarms with time stamps

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WORK Microwave offers two series of 19” rack satellite
converters, Standard and High Performance. The
specifications are the same for both types except theoperating temperature range. The High Performance
type
operates
between-30 °C
to
60 °C(-22 °F to 140 °F) and the Standard type between 0 °C
to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F). Therefore if you only needunits for inside use, the standard unit is perfectly suitedfor this application.

Open questions, demo units
If you need more information about WORK
Microwave’s synthesized frequency block converters
or if you would like to have demo unit, please contact
us via e-mail: sales@work-microwave.com or call us.
We are glad to assist you.

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L-Band Block Upconverter
Indoor / Outdoor
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka- band
Q/V-band available on request (contact factory)
Upconverter Type:
RF-Output Frequency:

LO Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

IF-Input Frequency:

Conversion Scheme:

VHBU- / VSBU- / VHBUR- / VSBUR- / VSBUL- / VHBULC, C2, C3
X
Ku1, Ku2, Ku3
Ku4, Ku5, Ku6
C-BandX-BandKu-Band
Ku-Band
C: 5.85 … 6.45 GHz
7.90 … 8.40 GHz
Ku1: 13.75 … 14.50 GHz
Ku4: 12.90 … 13.50 GHz
C2: 5.78 … 6.52 GHz
Ku2: 12.75 … 13.75 GHz
Ku5: 10.70 … 11.75 GHz
C3: 6.45 … 7.05 GHz
Ku3: 12.75 … 13.50 GHz
Ku6: 11.70 … 12.75 GHz
C: 4.90 GHz
6.95 GHz
Ku1: 12.80 GHz
Ku4: 11.95 GHz
C2: 4.83 GHz
Ku2: 11.80 GHz
Ku5: 9.75 GHz
C3: 5.50 GHz
Ku3: 11.80 GHz
Ku6: 10.75 GHz-70 / -60
-68 / -58
-65 / -551)-65 / -552)-65 / -551)-65 / -552)
1)
2)-90 / -80
-88 / -78
-85 / -75
-85 / -75
-85 / -751)-85 / -752)-100 / -90-98 / -88
-95 / -851)-95 / -852)-95 / -851)-95 / -852)-105 / -95-103 / -93-100 / -901)-100 / -932)-100 / -901)-100 / -932)-110 / -100
-106 / -96-103 / -931)-123 / -1132)-103 / -931)-123 / -1132)-133 / -123
-130 / -120
-127 / -1171)-140 / -1302)-127 / -1171)-140 / -1302)
1)
2)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
standard values
values with low phase noise option LPN
C: 950 …1550 MHz
950 …1450 MHz
Ku1: 950 …1700 MHz
Ku4: 950 …1550 MHz
C2: 950 …1690 MHz
Ku2: 950 …1950 MHz
Ku5: 950 …2000 MHz
C3: 950 …1550 MHz
Ku3: 950 …1700 MHz
Ku6: 950 …2000 MHz
Block up conversion, no frequency inversion

Upconverter Type:
RF-Output Frequency:

LO Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

Ku7, Ku8, Ku9
Ku-BandKu7: 14.50 … 14.80 GHz
Ku8: 13.75 … 14.80 GHz
Ku9: 14.00 … 14.50 GHz
Ku7: 13.40 GHz
Ku8: 12.80 GHz
Ku9: 13.05 GHz-65 / -55
-85 / -75
-95 / -85
-100 / -90-103 / -93-127 / -117
Ku7: 1100 … 1400 MHz
Ku8: 950 … 2000 MHz
Ku9: 950 … 1450 MHz

IF-Input Frequency:

Conversion Scheme:

Upconverter Type:
RF-Output Frequency:

LO Frequency:
Phase Noise:

IF-Input Frequency:
Conversion Scheme:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

VHBU- / VSBU- / VHBUR- / VSBUR- / VSBUL- / VHBULK1, K2, K3
K4
Ka1, Ka2, Ka4
K-BandK-BandKa-BandK1: 17.30 …17.80 GHz
17.30…18.40 GHz
Ka1: 29.00 … 30.00 GHz
K2: 17.60 …18.40 GHz
Ka2: 27.50 … 28.60 GHz
K3: 17.30 …18.10 GHz
Ka4: 28.50 … 29.10 GHz
K1: 16.35 GHz
16.35 GHz
Ka1: 28.05 GHz
K2: 16.35 GHz
Ka2: 26.55 GHz
K3: 16.35 GHz
Ka4: 27.55 GHz-60 / -50
-60 / -50
-57 / -47
-80 / -70
-80 / -70
-77 / -70
-90 / -80
-90 / -80
-90 / -83
-97 / -87
-97 / -87
-93 / -90
-117 / -107
-117 / -107
-103 / -95-135 / -125
-135 / -125
-125 / -115
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
K1: 950 … 1450 MHz
950 … 2050 MHz
Ka1: 950 … 1950 MHz
K2: 1250 … 1750 MHz
Ka2: 950 … 2050 MHz
K3: 950 … 1750 MHz
Ka4: 950 … 1550 MHz
Block up conversion, no frequency inversion

VHBU- / VSBU- / VHBUR- / VSBUR- / VSBUL- / VHBULKa8, Ka9
Ka10, Ka11
Ka-Band
Ka-Band
Ka8: 30.00 … 31.00 GHz
Ka10: 28.00 … 29.00 GHz
Ka9: 27.00 … 28.00 GHz
Ka11: 29.50 … 30.00 GHz
Ka8: 29.05 GHz
Ka10: 27.05 GHz
Ka9: 26.05 GHz
Ka11: 28.55 GHz-57 / -47
-57 / -47
-77 / -70
-77 / -70
-90 / -83
-90 / -83
-93 / -90
-93 / -90
-103 / -95-103 / -95-125 / -115
-125 / -115
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
Ka6: 950 … 2150 MHz
Ka8: 950 … 1950 MHz
Ka10: 950 … 1950 MHz
Ka7: 950 … 2150 MHz
Ka9: 950 … 1950 MHz
Ka11: 950 … 1450 MHz
Block up conversion, no frequency inversion

Ka6, Ka7
Ka-Band
Ka6: 27.50 … 28.70 GHz
Ka7: 28.30 … 29.50 GHz
Ka6: 26.55 GHz
Ka7: 27.35 GHz-57 / -47
-77 / -70
-90 / -83
-93 / -90
-103 / -95-125 / -115

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Indoor / Outdoor
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka-band
Q/V-band available on request (contact factory)
IF-Input Characteristics:

IF/RF-Monitor (Option):

RF-Output Characteristics:

LO Test Output (Option):Transfer Characteristics (standard):

Transfer Characteristics with Gain Slope
Equalizer:(Option EQ,
only for VHBU, VSBU, VHBUR, VSBUR)

Group Delay:
Spurious Outputs:

Output Intercept Point 3rd Order:
Internal Frequency Stability:1)
2)

at max. conversion gain
Pout = 0 dBm

Common Parameters
Impedance:
50 
Return loss:> 18 dB
Maximum aggregate input level:
0 dBm (damage Level)
Connector:
SMA female (standard)
N female (standard with option OD)
Signal level in ref. to in/output:-20 dB
Impedance:
50 
Connector:
SMA female
Impedance:
50 
Return loss:> 18 dB
1 dB compression point:> 10 dBm1)
Output muting:> 75 dB (by command or sense input or by alarm condition)
Connectors:
SMA female (standard)
K female (2.92 mm) (-Ka standard)
WR28 waveguide (-Ka with option WR28)
Frequency:
LO Frequency standard (LO/2 Frequency on -Ka)
Signal level:-10 dBm ±3 dB
Impedance:
50 
Connector:
SMA female
Max. conversion gain:
35 dB ±1 dB
Attenuation range:
0 … 20 dB, 0.1 dB steps
0 … 19 dB, 1 dB steps (Option VSBxL)
Gain variation over temp.:±0.5 dB max
Gain flatness over freq.:±1.0 dB max. over band
Gain flatness over 40 MHz:
±0.5 dB
Image rejection:> 80 dB
Noise figure:< 11 dB1) (on Ka < 15 dB1) )Max. conversion gain:
35 dB ±1 dB
Attenuation range:
0 … 30 dB, 0.1 dB steps
Gain variation over Temp.:±0.5 dB max
Gain flatness over Freq.:±1.0 dB max. over band
Gain flatness over 40 MHz:
±0.5 dB
Gain equalization:+8.0 dB / GHz max., adjustable
Image rejection:> 80 dB
Noise figure:< 11 dB1) (on Ka < 15 dB1))
Ripple, Slope:< 1 ns peak-peak / 80 MHz
Signal related:< -65 dBc (< -60 dBc for Ka-Band and BW > 800 MHz)1) 2)
Output harmonics:< -40 dBc1) 2)< -85 dBm (< -75 dBm on -Ka)
Signal independent:
OIP3:> 20 dBm1)±1 x 10-7, -30 °C … 60 °C±1 x 10-8, -30 °C … 60 °C (after 30 min warm up)±1 x 10-9 per day (fixed temperature after 24 h warm up)Specifications are subject to change

These converter types are only a small selection of what is available. Please contact us for further frequency bands
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Indoor / Outdoor
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka-band
Q/V-band available on request (contact factory)
These converter types are only a small selection of what is available. Please contact us for further frequency bands
and features.
Downconverter Type:VHBD- / VSBD- / VHBDR- / VSBDR- / VHBDL- / VSBDLKu1, Ku2, Ku3, Ku4, Ku5, Ku6,
C-NI
X
Ku7
C-BandC-BandC-BandX-BandKu-Band3.40 … 4.20 GHz 5.85 … 6.45 GHz 3.40 … 4.20 GHz 7.25 … 7.75 GHz
Ku1: 10.95 … 11.70 GHz
Ku2: 10.70 … 11.70 GHz
Ku3: 11.70 … 12.75 GHz
Ku4: 11.55 … 12.75 GHz
Ku5: 12.25 … 12.75 GHz
Ku6: 12.75 … 13.75 GHz
Ku7: 13.75 … 14.50 GHz
5.15 GHz
4.90 GHz
LO1: 10.0 GHz
6.30 GHz
Ku1: 10.00 GHz
LO2: 7.55 GHz
Ku2: 9.75 GHz
Ku3: 10.75 GHz
Ku4: 10.60 GHz
Ku5: 11.30 GHz
Ku6: 11.80 GHz
Ku7: 12.80 GHz-70 / -60
-70 / -60
-65 / -55
-68 / -58
-65 / -551)-65 / -552)-90 / -80
-90 / -80
-85 / -75
-88 / -78
-85 / -751)-85 / -752)-100 / -90-100 / -90-95 / -85
-98 / -88
-95 / -851)-95 / -852)-105 / -95-105 / -95-100 / -90-103 / -93-100 / -901)
100 / -902)-110 / -100
-110 / -100
-103 / -93-106 / -96-103 / -931) -123 / -1132)-133 / -123
-133 / -123
-125 / -117
-130 / -120
-127 / -1171) -140 / -1302)
1)
2)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
standard values
values with low phase noise option LPN
950 … 1750 MHz 950 …1550 MHz
950 …1750 MHz 950 … 1450 MHz
Ku1: 950 … 1700 MHz
Ku2: 950 … 1950 MHz
Ku3: 950 … 2000 MHz
Ku4: 950 … 2150 MHz
Ku5: 950 … 1450 MHz
Ku6: 950 … 1950 MHz
Ku7: 950 … 1700 MHz
frequency
no frequency inversion
inversionC

RF-Input Frequency:

LO Frequency:

Phase Noise:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

IF-Output Frequency:

Conversion Scheme:

Downconverter Type:LO Frequency:

IF-Output Frequency:

Conversion Scheme:

VHBD- / VSBD- / VHBDR- / VSBDR- / VHBDL- / VSBDLKa2, Ka3, Ka5, Ka7
Ka8, Ka9, Ka10, Ka11
Ka4
Ka-Band
Ka-Band
Ka-Band
Ka2: 18.30 … 19.30 GHz
Ka8: 18.60 … 19.70 GHz
28.50 … 29.10 GHz
Ka3: 18.20 … 19.30 GHz
Ka9: 21.20 … 22.20 GHz
Ka5: 19.20 … 20.30 GHz
Ka10: 18.25 … 19.45 GHz
Ka7: 20.20 … 21.30 GHz
Ka11: 17.20 … 18.30 GHz
Ka2: 17.35 GHz
Ka8: 17.65 GHz
Ka3: 17.25 GHz
Ka9: 20.25 GHz
Ku2: 9.75 GHz
27.55 GHz
Ka10: 17.30 GHz
Ka5: 18.25 GHz
Ku3: 10.75 GHz
Ka11: 16.25 GHz
Ka7: 19.25 GHz-60 / -50
-60 / -50
-60 / -50
-57 / -47
-80 / -72
-80 / -72
-80 / -72
-77 / -70
-93 / -85
-93 / -85
-93 / -85
-90 / -83
-97 / -93
-97 / -93
-97 / -93
-93 / -90
-107 / -100
-107 / -100
-107 / -100
-103 / -95-127 / -120
-127 / -120
-127 / -120
-125 / -115
1)2)
typ. / max. values in dBc/Hz
standard values
values with low phase noise option LPN
Ka2: 950 … 1950 MHz
Ka8: 950 … 2050 MHz
Ka3: 950 … 2050 MHz
Ka9: 950 … 1950 MHz
Ku2: 950 … 1950 MHz
950…1550 MHz
Ka5: 950 … 2050 MHz
Ka10: 950 … 2150 MHz
Ku3: 950 … 2000 MHz
Ka7: 950 … 2050 MHz
Ka11: 950 … 2050 MHz
no frequency inversion

Ku2Ku3
Ku-BandKu2: 10.70 … 11.70 GHz
Ku3: 11.70 … 12.75 GHz(switchable)

RF-Input Frequency:

Phase Noise:

C3

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

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Indoor / Outdoor
S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- (DBS), Ka-band
Q/V-band available on request (contact factory)
RF-Input Characteristics:

IF/RF-Monitor (Option):

IF-Output Characteristics:

LO Test Output (Option):Transfer Characteristics (standard):

Transfer Characteristics with Gain Slope
Equalizer:(Option EQ,
only for VHBD, VSBD, VHBDR, VSBDR)Group Delay:
Spurious Outputs:

Output Intercept Point 3rd Order:
Internal frequency Stability:1)
2)

at max. conversion gain
Pout = 0 dBm

Common Parameters
Impedance:
50 
Return loss:> 18 dB
Maximum aggregate input level:
0 dBm (damage level)
LO leakage:< -80 dBm
RF-connector:
SMA female (standard)
K female (2.92 mm) (-Ka standard)
WR28 waveguide (-Ka with option WR28)
Signal level in reference to input:-20 dB
Impedance:
50 
Connector:
SMA female
Impedance:
50 
Return Loss:> 18 dB
1 dB Compression Point:> 17 dBm1)
IF-Connectors:
SMA female (standard)
N female (standard with option OD)
Frequency:
LO Frequency standard (LO/2 Frequency on -Ka)
Signal level:-10 dBm ±3 dB
Impedance:
50 
Connector:
SMA female
Max. conversion gain:
35 dB ±1 dB
Attenuation range:
0 … 20 dB, 0.1 dB steps
0 … 19 dB, 1 dB steps (Option VSBDL)
Gain Variation over Temp.:±0.5 dB
Gain Flatness over Freq.:±1.0 dB max. over band
Gain Flatness over 40 MHz:
±0.5 dB
Image Rejection:> 80 dB
Noise Figure:< 11 dB1) (-on Ka <15 dB1))
Max conversion gain:
35 dB ±1 dB
Attenuation range:
0 … 30 dB, 0.1 dB steps
Gain Variation over Temp.:±0.5 dB
Gain Flatness over Freq.:±1.0 dB max. over band
Gain Flatness over 40 MHz:
±0.5 dB
Gain Equalization:+8.0 dB / GHz max. adjustable
Image Rejection:> 80 dB
Noise Figure:< 11 dB1) (-on Ka <15 dB1))
Ripple, Slope:< 1 ns peak-peak / 80 MHz
Signal related:< -65 dBc (-on C-Band <-60 dBc)1) 2)
Output harmonics:< -40 dBc1) 2)< -75 dBm
Signal independent:
OIP3:> 30 dBm1)±1 x 10-7, -30 °C … 60 °C±1 x 10-8, -30 °C … 60 °C (after 30 min warm up)±1 x 10-9 per day (fixed temperature after 24 h warm up)Specifications are subject to change

These converter types are only a small selection of what is available. Please contact us for further frequency bands
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Indoor / Outdoor
Single / Dual / Triple Band
Single / Dual Channel
Q/V-band available on request (contact factory)
Indoor Housing:
Reference Input:

Reference Output:

Monitoring and Control Interface(VHBU/VSBU only):

Diagnostic Interface(VHBUL/VSBUL only):
Alarm Interface:Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
User Interface (VHBU/VSBU only):
User Interface (VHBUL/VSBUL only):
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

Frequency:
Level:
Modes:
Connector:
Frequency:
Level:
Connector:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:

5 or 10 MHz sine wave
5 dBm ±5 dB
auto/extern/intern
BNC female
10 MHz0 dBm ±3 dB
BNC female
SNMP
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
HTTP (web browser interface)
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Multipoint packet format commands
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45

RS232, connector DSUB09 female
Alarm: two potential free contacts (DPDT),
Connector DSUB09 female
Standard performance: 0 °C … 50 °C operating, -30 °C … 80 °C storage
High performance: -30 °C … 60 °C operating (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)< 95 % non condensing
LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
VFD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys (with option VFD)
Attenuator selector on front panel
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 50 … 60 Hz
Max.: 35 VA / 20 W
IEC C142 x 2 A time-lag fuse
483 x 44 x 270 mm3 (WxHxD), 1 RU (19"), approx. 6 kg

Outdoor Housing:
Reference Input (Option):

Reference Output (Option):

Combined Monitoring and Control
Interface and Alarm Interface:

Monitoring and Control Interface:Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimensions:

Degree of Protection:

Frequency:
Level:
Modes:
Connector:
Frequency:
Level:
Connector:
Protocol:Connection:

5 or 10 MHz sine wave
5 dBm ±5 dB
auto/extern/intern
SMA female
10 MHz0 dBm ±3 dB
SMA female
Multipoint packet format commands
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable),connector MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19-S
Alarm output:
Two potential free contacts (DPDT)
24 V DC output: max. 0.3 A
6.5 V DC output: max. 0.2 A
Connection type:
MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19-S
Mute Input:
TTL logic input with internal pull up
Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:Multipoint packet format commands
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45-30 °C … 60 °C operating (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)< 100 %
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max., 50 … 60 Hz
Max.: 35 VA / 20 W
Amphenol C16-1 (3+PE) male2 x 2 A time-lag fuse
322 x 108 x 391 mm3 (WxHxD) (small housing) (standard)
402 x 111 x 391 mm3 (WxHxD) (large housing)412 x 74 x 515 mm3 (WxHxD)(XL housing)
IP 67 (acc. IEC 529)
Specifications are subject to change

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Frequency Converter
IF Converter ([typ]=C)-1st item[generation]V-2nd item[temp.range]
S=Standard
Performance
H=HighPerformance
E=Extra High
Performance-3rd item[typ]C-4th item[direction]
U=Upconv.

-5th item-[RF-band(s)]S

-6th item-[IF-band]70 MHz ±20 MHz-7th item-[IF-imp.]--8th item-[options]--9th item-[s-number]-50 

see description
below

for special devices

D=Downconv.

C

140 MHz ±40 MHz

75 

X

70_140 MHz

Ku
K
Ka
Q

720 MHz ±200 MHz(-40°C … 60°C)

Synthesized Blockconverter ([typ]=SB), L-Band Blockconverter ([typ]=B),
Test Loop Translator ([typ]=TLT)-1st item--2nd item--3rd item--4th item--optional item--5th item--6th item--7th item--8th item--9th item--[RFband(s)]S-[IF-band]--[options]--[s-number]--see description
below

for special devices

1200 MHz±300 MHz-7th item-[options]FAN-8th item-[s-number]-(only for L-Band
Blockconverter)[generation][temp.range][typ][direction][frontpanel]V

S=Standard
Performance
H=HighPerformance
E=Extra High
PerformanceSB

U=Upconv.

-[switchable]-

B

D=Downconv.

R=Remote

2

C

L=Localcontrol

3

X

TLT(-40°C … 60°C)

see description
below

Ku
K
Ka
Q

Redundant L-Band Blockconverter ([typ]=B)-1st item[generation]V-2nd item[temp.range]
S=Standard
Performance

H=HighPerformance
E=Extra High
Performance-3rd item[typ]B-4th item[direction]
U=Upconv.

-5th item-[RF-band(s)]S

-6th item-[switch/splitter]-

D=Downconv.

C

LPN

X

No additional
options available

Red1=50  Input Splitter,
50  Output Transfer Switch
Red2=50  Input Switch,
50  Output Transfer Switch

for special devices(-40°C … 60°C)

Ku
K
Additional Slide-in Converter (e.g. as Spare Unit):[generation][temp.range][typ][direction]V
S=Standard
B
U=Upconv.
Performance
H=HighD=Downconv.
Performance
E=Extra High
Performance-[RF-band(s)]SC-SLOT--[options]LPN-[s-number]for special devices

No additional
options available

X(-40°C … 60°C)

Ku
K

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Frequency Converter
description [frontpanel]:code:

description:R

The extension "R" describes an option available for all indoor fixed frequency block
converter. This option comes without a front panel and has full remote control capability.

L

The extension "L" describes an option available for all indoor fixed frequency block
converter without equalizer option. This option comes with an attenuator selector
instead of the front panel and has no remote control capability (Monitoring via serialinterface is possible).

description [options]:
code:

description:

WR28
OD
VFD
FAN
EQ
LPN
RIN
ROUT
IFT
RFT
LOT
LSS

WR28 Waveguide Output, Ka-Band only (f > 26.5 GHz)
Outdoor housing
VFD display for indoor units
Fan for indoor units
Equalizer, standard on IF-Converters
Low phase noise
external reference Input, outdoor unit only
10 MHz reference Output, outdoor unit only
IF test output, standard on IF Down converters
RF test output, standard on IF Up converters
LO test output, standard on IF Converters
Low Step Size (10 Hz frequency resolution)

Examples:Order Code:VSCU-Ku-70-50

Order code description:

VHCD-X-140-75

X Band IF down converter, high performance, IF 140 MHz, impedance 75 
Ka Band Synthesized Block up converter
K Band Block down converter, Outdoor housing
Ku Band dual channel Block down converter, IF-, RF- and LO- test output, low phase noise
Ku Band dual band Block Up converter (switchable), VFD Display
S Band Test Loop Translator, high performance, internal FanVSSBU-Ka
VSBD-K-OD
VSBD-Ku2Ku3-IFT-RFT-LOT-LPN
VSBU2-Ku1Ku3-VFD
VHTLT-S-FAN
VSCD-KuKuT-70-50
VSBUL-Ku1
VSBDR-K
VSBD-C-Red1
VSBU-Ku1-Red2-FAN
VSBU-Ku1-SLOT

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Ku Band Tracking Downconverter, standard performance, IF 70 MHz, impedance 50 
Ku1-Band Block up converter, local control (without display, only attenuation switch, no remote control)
K-Band Block down converter, Remote (without display, configurable only via remote control)
C-Band Block Downconverter with Input Splitter and Output Transfer Switch
Ku1-Band Block Upconverter with Input Switch and Output Transfer Switch
Spare Unit for VSBU-Ku1-Red2-FAN

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Redundancy Switch 1:1
RSCC-T

The WORK Microwave redundancy switch 1:1 is used
for 1:1 redundancy configurations for Upconverters,
Downconverters, Modulator-Upconverters, Transport
Stream Modulators, Demodulators, and Modems. It
comes standard with a coaxial signal switch for the
input signal and a coaxial signal switch for the output
signal.
LNAs or even HPAs can be included within the system,as the switch is capable to control external waveguidetransfer switches as option. DC power to LNAs can also
be provided as option. The switch accepts alarm
signals from two types of equipment, so that it can beused for redundancy configurations with e.g. a video
encoder and a modulator within one chain.
The unit can be controlled from the front panel orremotely via RS 232, RS422/485, or IP over Ethernet.

The unit can operate in automatic mode, whereby anautomatic switchover to the standby unit is performed
upon detection of an alarm generated by the active unit.
In addition, a manual switchover to the standby unit canbe initiated.
Two power supplies and two AC input connectors
guarantee high availability of the unit.
The 1:1 redundancy is also available in an outdoor
version, where the signal transfer relays are mounted
within an outdoor switch box. The control unit is similar
to the indoor redundancy controller, but does notinclude any signal switches. The outdoor switch box
also includes interfaces for alarms and M&C of outdoor
units. A control cable runs from the outdoor switch box
to the indoor redundancy controller.

IF

RF

AC Inputs
Main Unit

IF TestRF TestAC In
RF
M&C/Alarm

IF
IF

RF

Spare Unit
IF

AC In
RF
M&C/Alarm

M&C RS485/Alarm

Redundancy Controller 1:1

M&C
Ethernet

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RS232/485

Alarm Output

AC Inputs

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RSCC-T
Monitoring and Control Interface:Controller RSCC-T Common Parameters
Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbit/s, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbit/s, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:Connection:

Multipoint
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbit/s, auto sensing), connector RJ-45

User Interface:

10 LEDs, 4 Function Keys

Configuration:

16 DIP switches on rear side / serial interface

Summary Alarm Interface:

Two potential free contacts (DPDT), connector DSUB09 female

Internal M&C Interface:

RS485, connector DSUB09 male

Switching:

Manual or Automatic

Delay from unit alarm occurrence
until IF/RF relay switching

Typical 8 ms, max. 15 ms

Temperature Range:-30°C … 60°C operating, - 30°C … 80°C storage

Relative Humidity:< 95 % non-condensing

Mains Power Input:

2 x 100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max, 50 … 60 Hz, Redundant Power Supply, Hot swap

Mains Power Consumption:

Max: 25 VA / 7 W

Mains Power Input Connector:

2 x IEC C14

Mains Fuse:

2 x 2 x 2.0 A time-lag fuse

Dimension and Weight of Indoor Controller:

483 x 44 x 270 mm³ or with option L 483 x 44 x 470 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 3 kg

Alarm Interface to Units:

Controller RSCC-T Parameters
2 Interfaces to sense contact closures or alarm signals at alarm outputs of unit or additional units,connectors DSUB15 female

Alarm Interface to Units:

Controller RSCC-T-DC Parameters
2 Interfaces to sense contact closures or alarm signals at alarm outputs of unit or additional units,
24 V DC output, max. 0.5 A for supply of e. g. LNA, connectors DSUB15 female

Control Interface to Outdoor Switch Box:

Controller RSCC-T-OD Parameters
Unit alarms, RS485 communication interface to units, relay control, connector MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 16-26
P

M&C Interface to Units:

RS485, connector DSUB09 female

Alarm Interface to Units:

Controller RSCC-T-0-0 Parameters
2 Interfaces to sense contact closures or alarm signals at alarm outputs of unit or additional units,connectors DSUB15 female

Control Interface to Relay Panel:

Relay control, connector DSUB15 female (same as Alarm Interface to Unit)

Interface to Controller:

Relay control, connector DSUB15 male

Dimension and Weight:

483 x 88 + connectors x 96 mm³ (WxHxD), 2 RU 19” + SMA/BNC connectors
approx. 1 kg

Panel with Relays RSP-1 Parameters

Interface to Indoor Controller:

Redundancy Outdoor Switch Box OSB-1 Parameters
Unit alarms, internal M&C interface (RS485), relay control,
connector Type: MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 16-26 S

M&C Interfaces to Outdoor Converters:

Unit alarm, RS485 communication interface to units, connector Type: MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19 PInterface to External Wave Guide Switch(only with Option XWGS):

Coil control, indicator contact, connector Type: MIL-C-26482

Temperature Range:-30°C … 60°C operating, - 30°C … 80°C storage

Relative Humidity:

100 %Dimension and Weight:

Small: 190 x 190 x 100 mm³ (WxHxD), approx. 3 kg, Large: 300 x 150 x 400 mm³ (WxHxD), approx. 8 kg

Degree of Protection:

IP 66 (acc. IEC 60529)
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RSCC-T
Relay

Relays

75L, 0 … 2.5 GHz

50K, 50Ka26, 50Ka40
50K, 0 … 18 GHz:
50Ka26, 0 … 26.5 GHz:

50Ka40, 0 … 40GHz:

IF and RF Switch Type Parameters without Cabling
Impedance:
75 
Power handling:
1 W (switching)
Connector:
1.6/5.6 female, adapter to BNC female provided
Frequency (GHz):
V.S.W.R. (max.):
Insertion loss (dB max.):
Isolation (dB min.):
Impedance:
Power handling:
Connector:
Frequency (GHz):
V.S.W.R. (max.):
Insertion loss (dB max.):
Isolation (dB min.):Connector:
Frequency (GHz):
V.S.W.R. (max.):
Insertion loss (dB max.):
Isolation (dB min.):

0…1
1 … 2.5
1.20
1.30
0.2
0.3
80
70
50 
1 W (switching)
SMA female
0…1
1…4
1.1
1.15
0.2
0.2
85
80
K female
0…6
6 … 12.4
1.3
1.4
0.3
0.4
70
60

4…8
1.25
0.3
70

8 … 12.4
1.35
0.4
65

12.4 … 18
1.6
0.6
60

12.4 … 18
1.5
0.5
60

18 … 26.5
1.7
0.7
55

26.5 … 40
1.9
0.8
50

18 … 26.5
1.7
0.8
55

Specifications are subject to change

Order Information:
RSCC-T-[IF Switch Type]-[RF Switch Type]-[Options]
Redundancy Switch with integrated relays
RSCC-T-[IF Switch Type]-[RF Switch Type]-[Options]-OD
Indoor Redundancy Controller RSCC-T-OD and Outdoor Switch Box with integrated relays
RSCC-T-0-0-[Options]
Redundancy Controller without switches for external relay panel
RSP-1-[IF Switch Type]-[RF Switch Type]
Redundancy Switch Panel with up to 4 IF relays and up to 4 RF relays
RSCC-T-OD-[Options]
Redundancy Controller without switches for Outdoor Switch Box
OSB-1-[IF Switch Type]-[RF Switch Type]-[Options]Outdoor Switch Box with integrated relays
Possible Options are:L
housing depth of indoor controller 470 mm
DC redundant 24V DC output, not on RSCC-T-OD
Examples:
RSCC-T-75L-50K
RSCC-T-0-50K
RSCC-T-50K-50Ka26-L
RSCC-T-OD
RSCC-T-50K50K-XWGS-OD

IF Relay 75 Ω 2.5 GHz, RF Relay 50 Ω 18 GHz
without IF part, RF Relay 50 Ω 18 GHz
IF Relay 50 Ω 18 GHz, RF Relay 50 Ω 26 GHz, housing depth 470 mm
Controller without Switches for Outdoor Switch Box
Outdoor System with Controller and Outdoor Switch Box with 2x IF 50 Ω 18 GHz IF Relays and connector
for external Wave Guide Switch
RSCC-T-75L75L75L75L-50K50K50K50K Controller with external Panel with 4x IF Relays 75 Ω 2.5 GHz and 4x RF Relays 50 Ω 18 GHz

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Compact Redundancy Switch 1:1, 2:1
RSCC-1, RSCC-2

The WORK Microwave Redundancy Switch
RSCC-1/RSCC-2 is a compact solution for a 1:1/2:1
redundancy system. It can be used for Upconverters
and Downconverters. The system includes up to 6
coaxial transfer switches, which are integrated into the
housing.
The system can be configured from the front panel orremotely via RS232, RS422/485, or TCP/IP over
Ethernet.

Input Transfer
Relays
Input Test

The switching system can be set in automatic mode,
whereby an automatic switchover to the spare unit isperformed upon detection of an alarm generated by themain unit. In addition, a manual switchover to the spareunit and back can be initiated.
Two power supplies and two AC input connectors
within the unit guarantee high availability.
The Redundancy Switch RSCC-2 is also available withintegrated uplink power control (Option UPC).

AC cabling for converters
is not shown

Output Transfer
Relays

Output Test

Main Unit 2

Output 2

Input 2Main Unit 1

Output 1

Input 1

Spare Unit

Internal RS485

Alarm Inputs

Redundancy Switch with Display and Keypad
External RS485/RS232
Ethernet

Monitor and Control

Alarm Output

AC Inputs

2:1 Redundancy Switch System with RSCC-2

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Possible configurations for RSCC-1
0
1
2
1-4
5-6
1-3
4-5
2
X
X

Number of RF paths
Number of IF paths
Only in Long Housing

Number of RF paths
Number of IF paths
Only in Long Housing

Relay

RelaysPossible configurations for RSCC-2
0
1
1-2
3
1
2
X
X

75L, 0 … 2.5 GHz

50K, 50Ka26, 50Ka40
50K, 0 … 18 GHz:
50Ka26, 0 … 26.5 GHz:

50Ka40, 0 … 40GHz:

3
3
X

1-2

1-4

5-6
0
X

3
0
X

IF and RF Switch Type Parameters without Cabling
Impedance:
75 
Power handling:
1 W (switching)
Connector:
1.6/5.6 female, adapter to BNC female provided
Frequency (GHz):
V.S.W.R. (max.):
Insertion loss (dB max.):
Isolation (dB min.):
Impedance:
Power handling:
Connector:
Frequency (GHz):
V.S.W.R. (max.):
Insertion loss (dB max.):
Isolation (dB min.):Connector:
Frequency (GHz):
V.S.W.R. (max.):
Insertion loss (dB max.):
Isolation (dB min.):

0…1
1 … 2.5
1.20
1.30
0.2
0.3
80
70
50 
1 W (switching)
SMA female
0…1
1…4
1.1
1.15
0.2
0.2
85
80
K female
0…6
6 … 12.4
1.3
1.4
0.3
0.4
70
60

4…8
1.25
0.3
70

8 … 12.4
1.35
0.4
65

12.4 … 18
1.6
0.6
60

12.4 … 18
1.5
0.5
60

18 … 26.5
1.7
0.7
55

26.5 … 40
1.9
0.8
50

18 … 26.5
1.7
0.8
55

Controller RSCC Parameters
Monitoring and Control Interface:

Protocol:Connection:

SNMP
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45

Protocol:Connection:

HTTP (web browser interface)
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45

Protocol:Connection:

Multipoint
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbit/s, auto sensing), connector RJ-45

User Interface:

LCD or as option VFD with 2x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 2 function keys, Status LED’s

Interface to Converter Units:
Unit Alarm:
Unit Communication Interface:
Summary Alarm Interface:
Insertion loss compensation:

1x connector DSUB15 female, provided cable splits signals to:- 3x DSUB09 male
- RS485 (3x connector DSUB09 male)- Controller alarm out, two potential free contacts (DPDT, connector DSUB09 female)For each channel attenuation offsets and equalization offsets (if supported by converters) can be set tocompensate for influences of cable and relay differences in case of a replacement.
Manual or Automatic

Switching:
Delay from unit alarm occurrence until
IF/RF relay switching:
Uplink Power Control Algorithm(only with Option UPC):

typical 100 ms, max. 400 ms (depending on connected spare unit)
Configurable parameters:

Monitors for:● Uplink power control on/off, master and per converter Maximum gain increase for each converter in reference to clear sky gain Sampling and update period 0.3 to 5.0 seconds
 Ratio between decrease of beacon signal and increase of transmission signal foreach converter Clear sky value of DC beacon receiver signal
 Sustain period in seconds (up 3600 s) for which the uplink power control keeps thelast gain increase value (in case of deep fade conditions where the beacon
receiver can lose lock for some period of time)● DC signal from beacon receiver Calculated attenuation of beacon signal
 Current gain increase of transmission signal for each converter

Beacon Receiver Interface(only with Option UPC):

Differential DC Input:
Voltage Range DC-In+: 0 … +12 V related to Ground
Voltage Range DC-In-: -12 … +12 V related to Ground
DC-In+ - DC-In-: 0 … +12 V
Input Impedance: approx. 10 k
+5 V Output to shift Input Voltage Range to -5 V … +5 V
Beacon Receiver Alarm Input:
TTL Input, Pull-Up to 5 V with 1 k, suitable for external relay closure to GND
Connector DSUB9 male (on provided special cable where necessary)

Temperature Range:-30°C … 60°C operating, - 30°C … 80°C storage
The LC-Display is operational: -20°C … 60°C.

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Relative Humidity:

Controller RSCC Parameters, continued< 95 % non-condensing

Mains Power Input:

2 x 100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90… 264 V AC max, 50… 60 Hz, Redundant Power Supply, Hot swap

Mains Power Consumption:

Max: 25 VA / 7 W

Mains Power Input Connector:

2 x IEC C14

Mains Fuse:

2 x 2 x 2.0 A time-lag fuse
483 x 44 x 270 mm³ or with option L 483 x 44 x 470 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 5 kg

Dimension and Weight:

Specifications are subject to change

Order Information:
RSCC-[Number of Main Units]-[IF Switch Type]-[RF Switch Type]-[Options]Compact Redundancy Switch with integrated relays
Number of Main Units: 1 or 2
max. 4 relays in short housing, max. 6 relays in long housing with option L
Possible Options are:
UPC
VFD
L

Uplink Power Control
VF Display
long housing (depth 470 mm)

Examples:
RSCC-2-50K50K-50Ka26-L Compact Redundancy Switch 2:1 with two 50 Ω 18 GHz IF and one 50 Ω 26 GHz RF relays per main unit inlong housing for 2-Channel-Converters
RSCC-1-50K50K50K-50K
Compact Redundancy Switch 1:1 with three 50 Ω 18 GHz IF and one 50 Ω 18 GHz RF relays for 3-ChannelConverters
RSCC-2-50K-50K-UPC-VFD Compact Redundancy Switch 2:1 with Uplink Power Control, VF Display, one 50 Ω 18 GHz IF and one 50 Ω
18 GHz RF relays

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Compact Redundancy Switch 8:1
RSCC-8with Switch Matrix ISM-8

The WORK Microwave Redundancy Switch RSCC-8 is
a compact solution for an 8:1 redundancy system. It
can be used for Upconverters and Downconverters.
The system consists of the controller and an indoor
switch matrix integrated in separate 19” 1 RU housing.

The switching system can be set in automatic mode,
whereby an automatic switchover to the spare unit isperformed upon detection of an alarm generated by themain unit. In addition, a manual switchover to the spareunit and back can be initiated.

The system can be configured from the front panel orremotely via RS232, RS422/485, or TCP/IP over
Ethernet.

Two power supplies and two AC input connectors
within the unit guarantee high availability.

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Ethernet M&C

Channel 8
In

In 8

Out 8

In

Main Unit 8 Out

In 8

Out 8

Channel 8
Out

Channel 7
In

In 7

Out 7

In

Main Unit 7 Out

In 7

Out 7

Channel 7
Out

Channel 6
In

In 6

Out 6

In

Main Unit 6 Out

In 6

Out 6

Channel 6
Out

Channel 5
In

In 5

Out 5

In

Main Unit 5 Out

In 5

Out 5

Channel 5
Out

Channel 4
In

In 4 Switch Out 4InMain Unit 4 Out

In 4 Switch Out 4

Channel 4
Out

Channel 3
In

Matrix(IF) Out 3
In 3

In

Main Unit 3 Out

Matrix(RF) Out 3
In 3

Channel 3
Out

Channel 2
In

In 2

Out 2

In

Main Unit 2 Out

In 2

Out 2

Channel 2
Out

Channel 1
In

In 1

Out 1

In

Main Unit 1 Out

In 1

Out 1

Channel 1
Out

Channel Test
In

In TestOut Test

In

Spare Unit Out

In TestOut Test

Channel Test
Out

Input

OutputIndoor Switch
Matrix 8:1
Control Interface

Alarm Inputs

ISM Control

Ethernet
Intern and M&C

Redundancy Controller with Display and Keypad
External
RS485/RS232

Monitor and Control
RS232/RS485

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AC Inputs

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RSCC-8with Switch Matrix ISM-8
Controller RSC8-ISM for Indoor Switch Matrix Parameters
Monitoring and Control Interface:

User Interface:
Combination connector:
Unit Communication Interface:
Summary Alarm Interface:
Interface Converter Unit Alarm:
Interface to Indoor Switch Matrix:
Insertion loss compensation
Switching:
Delay from unit alarm occurrence until
IF/RF relay switching
Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:

SNMP
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
HTTP (web browser interface)
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Multipoint packet format commands
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbit/s, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
LCD or as option VFD with 2x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 2 function keys, Status LED’s
1x connector DSUB15 female, provided cable splits signals to:- RS485 (up to 8x connector DSUB09 male)- Controller alarm out, two potential free contacts (DPDT, connector DSUB09 female)
9x connector DSUB09 female
Connector DSUB15 female
For each channel attenuation and equalization 1) offsets can be set to compensate for influences of cable and relay
differences in case of a replacement.
Manual or Automatic
Typical 100 ms, max. 400 ms (depending on connected spare unit)-30 °C … 60 °C operating, -30 °C … 80 °C storage
The LC-Display is operational: -20 °C … 60 °C.
< 95 % non-condensing
2x 100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90… 264 V AC max, 50… 60 Hz, Redundant Power Supply, Hot swap
Max: 25 VA / 7 W
2x IEC C14
2 x 2 x 2.0 A time-lag fuse
483 x 44 x 470 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 5.5 kg
Indoor Switch Matrix ISM-8 Parameters

Interface to Indoor Controller:
IF Connectors
RF Connectors
Monitor Connectors IF and RF
only with option IFT / RFT
Switch Type 75VHF, 40 … 240 MHz

Switch Type 50L, 1.8 … 2.2 GHz

Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
Dimension and Weight:
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If supported by converters

connector DSUB15 male
Impedance:
75 
Connector: BNC female
Impedance:
50 
Connector: SMA female
Impedance:
50 
Connector: BNC female
Power handling max.: 10 dBm
Path:normalInsertion loss (dB typ.):
4.5
Isolation (dB typ.):
75
Return Loss on Inputs (dB typ.):
21.9
Return Loss on Outputs (dB typ.): 16.3
Power handling max.: 10 dBm
Path:normalInsertion loss (dB typ.):
6.2
Isolation (dB typ.):70
Input Return Loss (dB typ.):13.3
Output Return Loss (dB typ.):20.1-30°C … 60°C operating, - 30°C … 80°C storage< 95 % non-condensing
483 x 44 x 470 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 5 kg

replaced
5.0
70
14.4
16.1
replaced
6.2
74
12.7
17.0

Specifications are subject to change

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RSCC-8with Switch Matrix ISM-8
Order Information:
RSCC-[Number of signal channels]-[IF Switch Type]-[RF Switch Type]-[Options]Compact Redundancy Switch consisting of controller and Indoor Switch Matrix
Number of signal channels: 1 to 8
RSC8-ISM[-VFD]
Compact Redundancy Controller for Indoor Switch Matrix
ISM-[Number of signal channels]-[IF Switch Type]-[RF Switch Type]
Indoor Switch Matrix
Number of signal channels: 1 to 8
Possible Options are:
UPC Uplink Power control included
VFD
VF Display
IFT
IF Test Output
RFT
RF Test Output
Examples:
RSCC-8-75VHF-50L-VFD

Compact 8:1 Switch with VF Display and 75 Ω IF switch matrix for VHF band and 50 Ω RF switch matrix for L
band
RSCC-4-75VHF75VHF-50L Compact 4:1 Switch with two 75 Ω IF switch matrices for VHF band and 50 Ω RF switch matrix for L band for
2-Channel-Converters

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Modular Redundancy Switch N:1
RSCM

The WORK Microwave Redundancy Switch System
N:1 can be configured for redundancy configurations
with a maximum of eight main units and one spare unit.
The redundancy system can be used for Upconverters
and Downconverters.
The core of the solution is based on a highly flexible
control unit. The required coaxial transfer switches, andwaveguide transfer switches are mounted on separate
panels or within an outdoor housing. When used in a
rack mount installation, redundant switching panels
can be added to the system in a modular way if thenumber of required channels increases over time.

Input Transfer
Relays
Input Test

The system can be configured from the front panel ofthe controller or remotely via RS232, RS422/485, or
TCP/IP over Ethernet.
The switching system can be set in automatic mode,
whereby an automatic switchover to the spare unit isperformed upon detection of an alarm generated by themain unit. In addition, a manual switchover to the spareunit and back can be initiated.
Two power supplies and two AC input connectors
within the controller unit guarantee high availability.
The Redundancy Switch System is also available withintegrated uplink power control (Option UPC).

AC cabling for converters
is not shown

Output Transfer
Relays
Output Test

Main Unit 2

Output 2

Input 2Main Unit 1

Output 1

Input 1

Spare Unit

Control of Switches / RS485 M&C / Alarm Inputs

Redundancy Controller with Display and Keypad
External RS485/RS232
Ethernet

Monitor and Control
RS232, RS485 or
Ethernet

Alarm Output

AC Inputs

2:1 Modular Redundancy Switch System with RSCM-2

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RSCM
Relay

Relays

75L, 0 … 2.5 GHz

50K, 50Ka26, 50Ka40

50K,
0 … 18 GHz:
50Ka26, 0 … 26.5 GHz:

50Ka40, 0 … 40GHz:

Dimension and Weight of a Relay Panel:

IF and RF Switch Type Parameters without Cabling
Impedance:
75 
Power handling:
1 W (switching)
Connector:
1.6/5.6 female, adapter to BNC female provided
0…1
1 … 2.5
1.20
1.30
0.2
0.3
80
70
50 
1 W (switching)
SMA female
0…1
1…4
4…8
1.1
1.15
1.25
0.2
0.2
0.3
85
80
70
K female
0…6
6 … 12.4
12.4 … 18
1.3
1.4
1.5
0.3
0.4
0.5
70
60
60
483 x 88 + connectors x 96 mm³ (WxHxD), 2 RU 19” + SMA connectors
approx. 1 kg
Frequency (GHz):
V.S.W.R. (max.):
Insertion loss (dB max.):
Isolation (dB min.):
Impedance:
Power handling:
Connector:
Frequency (GHz):
V.S.W.R. (max.):
Insertion loss (dB max.):
Isolation (dB min.):Connector:
Frequency (GHz):
V.S.W.R. (max.):
Insertion loss (dB max.):
Isolation (dB min.):

8 … 12.4
1.35
0.4
65

12.4 … 18
1.6
0.6
60

18 … 26.5
1.7
0.7
55

26.5 … 40
1.9
0.8
50

18 … 26.5
1.7
0.8
55

Specifications are subject to change
Monitoring and Control Interface:

User Interface:
Summary Alarm Interface:
Interface to Indoor Redundancy Sets:
Interface to Indoor Spare Unit:
Communication Interface to Indoor Units:
Insertion loss compensation:
Switching:
Delay from unit alarm occurrence until
IF/RF relay switching:
Uplink Power Control Algorithm(only with Option UPC):

Controller RSCM Parameters
Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Protocol:Multipoint
Connection:
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbit/s, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
LCD (VFD as option), 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 2 function keys, Status LED’s
Controller alarm out, two potential free contacts (DPDT, connector DSUB09 female)
Main unit alarm and IF/RF-relay-control (8x connector DSUB15 female)
Alarm (connector DSUB15 female)
RS485 (connector DSUB09 male)For each channel attenuation and equalization 1) offsets can be set to compensate for influences of cable andrelay differences in case of a replacement.
Manual or Automatic
Typical 100 ms, max. 400 ms (depending on connected spare unit)
Configurable parameters:

Monitors for:

Beacon Receiver Interface(only with Option UPC):

Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight of Redundancy
Controller:
1)

If supported by converters

2020-10-21● Uplink power control on/off, master and per converter Maximum gain increase for each converter in reference to clear sky gain Sampling and update period 0.3 to 5.0 seconds
 Ratio between decrease of beacon signal and increase of transmission signal foreach converter Clear sky value of DC beacon receiver signal
 Sustain period in seconds (up 3600 s) for which the uplink power control keeps thelast gain increase value (in case of deep fade conditions where the beacon
receiver can lose lock for some period of time)● DC signal from beacon receiver Calculated attenuation of beacon signal
 Current gain increase of transmission signal for each converter

Differential DC Input:
Voltage Range DC-In+: 0 … +12 V related to Ground
Voltage Range DC-In-: -12 … +12 V related to Ground
DC-In+ - DC-In-: 0 … +12 V
Input Impedance: approx. 10 k
+5 V Output to shift Input Voltage Range to -5 V … +5 V
Beacon Receiver Alarm Input:
TTL Input, Pull-Up to 5 V with 1 k, suitable for external relay closure to GND
Connector DSUB9 male (on provided special cable where necessary)-30 °C … 60 °C operating, -30 °C … 80 °C storage
The LC-Display is operational: -20 °C … 60 °C.
<95% non-condensing
2 x 100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90…264 V AC max, 50…60 Hz, Redundant Power Supply, Hot swap
Max: 25 VA / 7 W
2 x IEC C14
2 x 2 x 2.0 A time-lag fuse
483 x 44 x 270 mm³ or with option L 483 x 44 x 470 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 4 kg
Specifications are subject to change

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RSCM
Order Information for Redundancy System:
RSCM-[Number of Main Units]-[IF Switch Type]-[RF Switch Type]-[Options]consists of Indoor Controller and Indoor Relay Panel(s)Number of Main Units: 1 to 8
Possible options are:
UPC
VFD
L
Examples:
RSCM-4-75L75L-50K
RSCM-2-50K-50Ka26

Uplink Power Control
VF Display
long housing, depth 470 mm
4:1 system with two 75 Ω 2.5 GHz IF and one 50 Ω 18 GHz RF relays per main unit for 2-ChannelConverters
2:1 system with one 50 Ω 18 GHz IF and one 50 Ω 26 GHz RF relays per main unit

Order Information for Controller:
RSC[Number of Main Units]-[Number of IF Relays]-[Number of RF Relays]-[Options]
Indoor controller for use with Indoor Relay Panels only
Number of Main Units: 1 to 8
Number of IF Relays: 1 to 4, omit if 1
Number of RF Relays: 1 or equal to Number of IF Relays, omit if 1
Limitation: Number of Main Units * Number of IF Relays ≤ 8
Possible options are:
UPC
VFD
L
Examples:RSC2-2-UPC
RSC8Uplink Power Control
VF Display
long housing, depth 470 mm
2:1 Controller with Uplink Power Control for use with Indoor Relay Panels with 2 IF and 1 RF relays per
main unit
Controller for up to 8 main units for use with Indoor Relay Panels with 1 IF and 1 RF relays per main unit

Order Information for Relay Panel:
RSP-[Main Unit]-[IF Switch Type]-[RF Switch Type]
Relay panel, standard with max. 4 relays
Main Unit: Un[-m]Examples for Relay Panel:
RSP-U1-2-50K-50Ka26 Indoor Relay Panel for Unit 1 and Unit 2 with one 50 Ω 18 GHz IF and one 50 Ω 18 GHz RF relays per
main unit for Single-Channel-Converters
RSP-U1-50K50K-50K
Indoor Relay Panel for Unit 1 with two 50 Ω 18 GHz IF and one 50 Ω 18 GHz RF relays for 2-ChannelConverters
RSP-U7-8-75L-50K
Indoor Relay Panel for Unit 7 and Unit 8 with one 75 Ω 2.5 GHz IF and one 50 Ω 18 GHz RF relay permain unit

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Outdoor Redundancy Switch 2:1
RSCM-2-OD

The WORK Microwave Redundancy Switch RSCM-2OD/ID is a solution for a 2:1 redundancy system withindoor controller and Outdoor Switch Box, which
includes the coaxial transfer switches. It can be used
for Upconverters and Downconverters.
The system can be configured from the front panel orremotely via RS232, RS422/485, or TCP/IP over
Ethernet.

performed upon detection of an alarm generated by themain unit. In addition, a manual switchover to the spareunit and back can be initiated.
Two power supplies and two AC input connectors
within the unit guarantee high availability.
The Redundancy Switch RSCM-2-OD/ID is alsoavailable with integrated uplink power control (Option
UPC).

The switching system can be set in automatic mode,
whereby an automatic switchover to the spare unit isThis picture shows an Outdoor Switch Box of a 2:1
redundant switching system. The Switch Box isconnected to the control unit, which is installed indoors.
The Outdoor Switch Box includes alarm and statusindication via LEDs, manual switchover and easy
access to the serial control interfaces of the converter
units. The picture below shows a typical 2:1
configuration with converters, built as an outdoor
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Output Transfer
Relays

Input Transfer
RelaysAC Inputs
Input Test

Output Test

Main Unit 2

Output 2

Input 2Main Unit 1

Output 1

Input 1
Spare Unit

OutdoorSwitch Box

Internal
communication
BeaconReceiverDC
Alarm

SwitchControl

Unit Alarms

Redundancy Switch Controller 2:1 Indoor
OptionUPC

RS232/RS485
Ethernet
Monitor and Control

Alarm Output

AC Inputs

2:1 Redundancy Switch System with Outdoor Switch Box

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Monitoring and Control Interface:

User Interface:
Summary Alarm Interface:
Interface to Indoor Redundancy Sets:
Interface to Indoor Spare Unit:
Communication Interface to Indoor
Units:
Interface to Outdoor Switch Box:

Controller RSC Parameters
SNMP
UDP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
HTTP (web browser interface)
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
Multipoint
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10 or 100 Mbit/s, auto sensing), connector RJ-45
LCD (VFD as option), 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 2 function keys, Status LED’s
Controller alarm out, two potential free contacts (DPDT, connector DSUB09 female)
Main unit alarm and IF/RF-relay-control (2x connector DSUB15 female)
Alarm (connector DSUB15 female)Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:

1)
1)

1)
1)

Insertion loss compensation:
Switching:
Delay from unit alarm occurrence until
IF/RF relay switching:
Uplink Power Control Algorithm(only with Option UPC):

RS485 (connector DSUB09 male)
Unit alarms, RS485 communication interface to units, IF/RF-relay-control, 24V supply (connector MIL-C-26482:
MS 3120 E 16-26 P)
For each channel attenuation and equalization 2) offsets can be set to compensate for influences of cable andrelay differences in case of a replacement.
Manual or Automatic
Typical 100 ms, max. 400 ms (depending on connected spare unit)
Configurable parameters:

Monitors for:

Beacon Receiver Interface(only with Option UPC):● Uplink power control on/off, master and per converter Maximum gain increase for each converter in reference to clear sky gain Sampling and update period 0.3 to 5.0 seconds
 Ratio between decrease of beacon signal and increase of transmission signal foreach converter Clear sky value of DC beacon receiver signal
 Sustain period in seconds (up 3600 s) for which the uplink power control keeps thelast gain increase value (in case of deep fade conditions where the beacon
receiver can lose lock for some period of time)● DC signal from beacon receiver Calculated attenuation of beacon signal
 Current gain increase of transmission signal for each converter

Differential DC Input:
Voltage Range DC-In+: 0 … +12 V related to Ground
Voltage Range DC-In-: -12 … +12 V related to Ground
DC-In+ - DC-In-: 0 … +12 V
Input Impedance: approx. 10 k
+5 V Output to shift Input Voltage Range to -5 V … +5 V
Beacon Receiver Alarm Input:
TTL Input, Pull-Up to 5 V with 1 k, suitable for external relay closure to GND
Connector DSUB9 male (on provided special cable where necessary)-30 °C … 60 °C operating, -30 °C … 80 °C storage
The LC-Display is operational: -20 °C … 60 °C.
<95 % non-condensing
2 x 100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90…264 V AC max, 50…60 Hz, Redundant Power Supply, Hot swap
Max: 25 VA / 7 W
2 x IEC C14
2 x 2 x 2.0 A time-lag fuse
483 x 44 x 270 mm³ or with option L 483 x 44 x 470 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 4 kg

Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

Outdoor Switch Box OSB Parameters
Unit alarms, RS485 communication interface to units, IF/RF-relay-control, 24V supply (connector MIL-C-26482:
MS 3120 E 16-26 S)
Connector MIL-C-26482: MS 3120 E 14-19 P, unit alarm, RS485 communication interface, 24V supply

Interface to Indoor Controller:
M&C Interfaces to Outdoor Converters:
IF Connectors:

Impedance:
Connector:

RF Connectors to Outdoor Converters,
Test Channel:
RF Connectors Main Channel:

Impedance:
Connectors:
Impedance:
Connectors:

50 
N female (standard), SMA female (for Multi-channel converters)

50 
SMA female (50K), K (2.92 mm) female (50Ka)
50 
SMA female (50K), K (2.92 mm) female (50Ka)
WR28 waveguide (Ka with option WR28)
LED’s for 24V supplies, unit alarms and relay positions

Local Indicators:
Local Control Possibilities:

Only with disconnected indoor controller:- RS232 M&C interface to converter units with RS232 to RS485 converter- IF- and RF-relay switching to replace main unit 1, main unit 2 or none

Temperature Range:-30°C … 60°C operating, -30 °C … 80 °C storage

Relative Humidity:< 100 %

Dimension and Weight:

300 x 150 x 400 mm³ (WxHxD)
approx. 8 kg
IP66 (acc. IEC 60529)

Degree of Protection:
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Relays50K, 50Ka26, 50Ka40
50K, 0 … 18 GHz:
50Ka26, 0 … 26.5 GHz:

50Ka40, 0 … 40GHz:

IF and RF Switch Type Parameters without Cabling
Impedance:
50 
Power handling:
1 W (switching)
Connector:
SMA female
Frequency (GHz):
0…1
1…4
V.S.W.R. (max.):
1.1
1.15
Insertion loss (dB max.):
0.2
0.2
Isolation (dB min.):85
80
Connector:
Frequency (GHz):
V.S.W.R. (max.):
Insertion loss (dB max.):
Isolation (dB min.):K female
0…6
1.3
0.3
70

6 … 12.4
1.4
0.4
60

4…8
1.25
0.3
70

8 … 12.4
1.35
0.4
65

12.4 … 18
1.6
0.6
60

12.4 … 18
1.5
0.5
60

18 … 26.5
1.7
0.7
55

26.5 … 40
1.9
0.8
50

18 … 26.5
1.7
0.8
55

Order Information for Outdoor Redundancy System:
RSCM-[Number of Main Units]-[IF Switch Type]-[RF Switch Type]-[Options]-OD
consists of Indoor Controller RSC2-OD/ID and Outdoor Switch Box
Number of Main Units: 1 to 2
Possible options are:
UPC
VFD
L
WR28
Examples:
RSCM-1-50K50K-50Ka40-OD
RSCM-2-50K-50K-UPC-OD

Uplink Power Control
VF Display
long housing, depth 470 mm
RF main channel connectors are WR28
1:1 system with two 50 Ω 18 GHz IF and one 50 Ω 40 GHz RF relays for 2-Channel-Converters
2:1 system with one 50 Ω 18 GHz IF and one 50 Ω 18 GHz RF relays per main unit and Uplink
Power Control

Order Information for Controller:
RSC2-OD/ID-[Options]
Indoor controller for use with Outdoor Switch Box or standard indoor relay panel
Possible options are:
UPC
VFD
L

Uplink Power Control
VF Display
long housing, depth 470 mm

Examples:RSC2-OD/ID-UPC
RSC2-OD/ID-VFD-L

2:1 Controller with Uplink Power
2:1 Controller with VF Display in long housing

Order Information for Outdoor Switch Box:
OSB-[Number of Main Units]-[IF Switch Type]-[RF Switch Type]-[Options]
Number of Main Units: 1 or 2
Possible options are:
WR28
Examples for Outdoor Switch Box:
OSB-2-50K-50Ka26
OSB-1-50K50K-50Ka40-WR28

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RF main channel connectors are WR28
OSB for 2:1 redundancy with one 50 Ω 18 GHz IF and one 50 Ω 26 GHz RF relays per main unit
OSB for 1:1 redundancy with two 50 Ω 18 GHz IF and one 50 Ω 40 GHz RF relays and one WR28
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Remote Control Unit
Satellite Uplink Power Control Unit

WORK Microwave’s remote control unit is perfect for
use with outdoor converter units. Via the front panel,
operators can manually control the configuration of an
outdoor converter similar way to what is possible forindoor converter units.
Versions that enable the operator to control more than
one converter from the same unit are available(Options Dual and Multi).
Remote control of the complete setup via RS232,
RS485, or IP over Ethernet is possible utilizing thiscontrol unit. In addition, alarm relay outputs areprovided. For connection to the outdoor unit or to theremote controlled unit in general, an RS485 connection
is used.

Uplink power control
Uplink power control is a hardware and software option
for the Remote Control Unit.
This feature senses a DC signal from a beacon
receiver. If due to additional atmospheric attenuation
caused by rain, snow, clouds, fog, or an antenna
misalignment the beacon signal is attenuated, thetransmitted signal is increased proportionally until aconfigurable maximum additional gain is reached or the
maximum gain of the Upconverter is reached.

Sampling and update period in seconds

Ratio between decrease of beacon signal andincrease of transmission signal (due to differenceof rain attenuation effect for different frequencies)

Clear sky value of DC beacon receiver signal

Sustain period in seconds (up to 3600 seconds)
for which the uplink power control keeps the lastgain increase value (in case of deep fadeconditions where the beacon receiver can lose
lock for some period of time).

The following specifications can be monitored:DC signal from beacon receiver

Calculated attenuation of beacon signal

Current gain increase of transmission signal

As LNAs or LNBs may show gain variation overtemperature, which would mislead the uplink power
control algorithm, there is an optional input for atemperature sensor. A temperature sensor can bemounted close to these LNAs or LNBs. The
characteristic for the temperature compensation can be
configured (only on Standard Remote Controller).

The uplink power control uses a DC signal from abeacon receiver and also provides an input for a locksignal or alarm signal from a beacon receiver.
The following parameters can be configured:Uplink power control on/offMaximum gain increase in reference to clear sky
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Satellite Uplink Power Control Unit
Model
Monitoring and Control Interface:
Internal Monitor and Control Interface
to controlled unit(s):RC-CO Remote Control for Outdoor Units
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (Connectors DSUB09 female) (selectable by customer), IP over Ethernet
Standard:
RS422/RS485
Alarm Signal
DC Supply from ODU 12…24 V
Connector: DSUB25 male
Option PS:
RS422/RS485
Alarm Signal
DC Supply to ODU 24 V
Connector: DSUB25 female

Beacon Receiver Interface:(Option UPC or UPC/TS)

Temperature Sensor Interface:(Option UPC/TS)
Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
User Interface:
Mains Power Input:

Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

Option Dual/Multi:
RS422/RS485
Connector: DSUB09 male
Differential DC Input:
Voltage Range DC-In+: 0 … +12 V related to Ground
Voltage Range DC-In-: -12 … +12 V related to Ground
DC-In+ - DC-In-: 0 … +12 V
Input Impedance: approx 10 k
Beacon Receiver Alarm Input:
TTL Input, Pull-Up to 5 V with 1 k, suitable for external relay closure to GND
Connector: DSUB09 male
Output Current: 1 mA, DC Voltage Sensing
Suitable for Temperature Sensor: KTY19-6M (2 k @ 25 °C)
Connector: DSUB09 female-30 °C … 60 °C operating (the LCD display is operational: -20 °C … 60 °C)-30 °C … 80 °C storage< 95 % non condensing
LCD, 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 2 function keys, Status LEDs
Option PS, Dual, Multi:
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max
50 … 60 Hz
Option PS can supply DC power from remote control to converter unit
Option PS, Dual, Multi:
Typ: 10 VA / 6 W, Max: 55 W
Option PS, Dual, Multi:
IEC C14
Option PS, Dual, Multi:
2.0 A time-lag fuse
483 x 44 x 270 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 4 kg
Specifications are subject to change

Order Information:
RC-CO-[Options]
Possible Options are:
UPC
Uplink power control
UPC/TS
Uplink power control with temperature sensor
PS
Power supply on RC-CO
DUAL
Remote Control for two frequency converters
MULTI
Remote Control for up to 8 frequency converters
T
Remote Control for dual channel tracking converters

Cannot be combined with:T
DUAL, MULTI, T
DUAL, MULTI
UPC/TS, PS
UPC/TS, PS
DUAL, MULTI, UPC, UPC/TS

Examples:
RC-CO
RC-CO-UPC
RC-CO-PS
RC-CO-Dual

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Automatic Level Control (ALC)
Filter Amplifier

WORK Microwave now offers ALC filter amplifiers as astand-alone unit or as an application-specific option
within its downconverters. The picture above shows thestand-alone unit.
The input of this unit can be connected to the IF outputof the downconverter.
The picture below shows a block diagram of theapplication-specific ALC filter amplifier. The signal isbandpass filtered on the input as well as on the output.
Both bandpass filters are identical.
The pictures on the next page show typical amplitude
frequency responses of such filters. The overall filter
characteristic of the complete unit results from a seriesconnection of the two identical filters, doubling all
attenuation values in dB, which means that e.g. a stopband suppression of 50 dB for one filter results in aoverall stop-band suppression for the complete unit ofabout 100 dB (for the same frequency point).

ALC Input

140 MHz
Bandpass

140 MHz
Bandpass

In between these filters a variable gain stage allows
adjustment of the signal level. A small portion of theoutput signal level is coupled to an RMS detector.
A digitally implemented control algorithm using a
microprocessor allows operators to select a specified
output level and keeps the output level constant, even
if the input signal varies within the allowed level range.
The operational parameters of the ALC amplifier canbe configured from the front panel processor as well as
remotely. Monitoring of the ALC amplifier is also
possible from the front panel processor as well as
remotely. Besides the main ALC output, an ALC
monitor output is available on the rear panel.

ALC Output

ALC Monitor
140 MHz
ALC
Controller

ADC

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Filter Amplifier
IF Input:

IF Output:

IF Monitor Output:

Transfer Characteristics:

Interrmodulation (3rd Order):ALC Control:

Monitoring and Control Interfaces:
Alarm Interface:Temperature Range:

Relative Humidity:
User Interface:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

Center Frequency:
140 MHz
Frequency Range:
80 … 200 MHz
Signal Level:-50 … -20 dBm
Return Loss:> 18 dB (within filter passband bandwidth)
Connector:
SMA female
Impedance:
50 
Center Frequency:
140 MHz
Bandwidth:
34 MHz or 41 MHz or 54 MHz or 75 MHz or 110 MHz
Signal Level:-5 dBm …10 dBm (adjustable, 0.1 dB step size)> 18 dB (within filter passband bandwidth)
Return Loss:
SMA female
Connector:
Impedance:
50 
Signal similar to IF Output
Signal Level:
20 dB lower than IF Output
Return Loss:> 20 dB
Connector:
SMA female
Impedance:
50 
Gain:
15 … 60 dB (automatically or manual adjustable, 0.1 dB step size)
Group delay:< 0.5 ns / 25 kHz within 54 MHz bandwidth
Bandwidth:
54 MHz (3 dB)
Frequency Range:
113 … 167 MHz (3 dB)< -55 dBc, (Pout: 2 x +4 dBm )Fast attack for required gain adjustment > configurable value (0.1 … 5 dB)
with configurable time constant up to 1000 s.
Gradual adjustment for required gain adjustment < configurable value (0.1 … 5 dB)
with configurable time constant up to 1000 s
Control cycle approx. 100 ms.
No interruption of the signal during adjustment.
Ethernet/IP (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing)
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (Connectors DSUB09 female) (configurable)
Two potential free contacts (DPDT, Connector DSUB09 female)-25 °C … 60 °C operating
the LCD display is operational: -20 °C … 60 °C-30 °C … 80 °C storage< 95 % non condensing
LCD, 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90…264 V AC max, 50…60 Hz
Max: 16 VA / 8 W
Typ.: 12 VA / 5 W
IEC C14
2.0 A time-lag fuse
483 x 44 x 270 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 3 kgSpecifications are subject to change

Order Information:

ALC-[IF Frequency in MHz]-[Filter BW in MHz]
Examples:ALC-140-34
ALC-140-41
ALC-140-54
ALC-140-75
ALC-140-110

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Noise Source – Signal Amplifier
Combiner L-Band

WORK Microwave offers an L-band noise source withadjustable noise power, which internally also has thecapability to combine the noise with an L-band signal
provided externally to the unit. The noise power can be
adjusted over a wide range of approx. 80 dB. The gain
for the externally connected L-band signal can bechanged over a range of approx. 40 dB. The granularityof gain settings is 0.1 dB. Step type changes as well as
gradual slope type changes can be applied (0.01 dB/s... 10 dB/s).
The picture below shows a block diagram of the unit.
The output signal is available on 3 separate outputs,
provided through an internal signal splitter.

connect a demodulator to a modulator, e.g. for AWGN
threshold testing. The output signal can be provided tomultiple destinations (maximum 3) in parallel. As an
example two of them can be demodulators and one ofthem can be a spectrum analyzer. Fine granular
adjustments of the signal power or noise power can beapplied. The unit is also useful for live reception fromsatellites, to add noise power to the reception signal
e.g. to check the system margin. For this application
the unit is typically installed between the LNB and thedemodulator (receiver) input.
The unit can be controlled through the frontpanel,through M&C commands (RS232, RS485, TCP/IP), via
SNMP or a web browser GUI.

The noise source with signal amplifier, combiner andsplitter is ideally suited for L-band test setups to

Signal
L-Band Input
Out 1
Out 2

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Combiner L-Band
L-Band Signal Input:

Frequency Range:
Signal Level:
Return Loss:
Connector:
Impedance:
Frequency Range:
Signal Level:
Return Loss:
Connector:
Impedance:
Gain:
Gain sweep:
Input 1 dB gain compression(@ min gain):
Output 1 dB gain compression(@ max gain):Frequency Range (3 dB):
Noise power density:
Total noise power:
Power sweep:

L-band Outputs:

Transfer Characteristics Signal:

Noise Output Characteristic:

Monitoring and Control Interfaces:
Temperature Range:

Relative Humidity:
User Interface:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

950 … 2150 MHz
max 10 dBm> 15 dB
SMA female
50 
950 … 2150 MHz
max 8 dBm
> 15 dB
SMA female
50 -17 … +23 dB (manual adjustable, 0.1 dB step size)
0.01 dB/s ... 10 dB/s
0 dBm
5 dBm
950 … 2150 MHz
max -90 dBm/Hz (manual adjustable over 80 dB, 0.1 dB step size)
max 0 dBm
0.01 dB/s ... 10 dB/s

Ethernet/IP (10 or 100 Mbps, auto sensing)
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (Connectors DSUB09 female) (configurable)-25 °C … 60 °C operating
the LCD display is operational: -20 °C … 60 °C-30 °C … 80 °C storage< 90 % non condensing
LCD, 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90…264 V AC max, 50…60 Hz
Max: 25 VA / 12 W
IEC C142 x 2.0 A time-lag fuse
483 x 44 x 270 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 3 kgSpecifications are subject to change

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Handheld Satcom Test Source

The Handheld Test Source is an easy to use
all-in-one test instrument that eliminates the need forseveral independent test sources. It is the ideal solution
for the following applications:

Signal source for measurement of different
parameters of satellite upconverters, includingintermodulation, 1 dB compression point, andconversion gainOrdinary low phase noise dual carrier signal
generator

Combined source for block upconverters (L-band,
10 MHz and 24 V DC)

Key Features

Product Design
The Test Source consists of a single main module,
which contains the RF section, the reference section
and the power supply. The internal lithium ion battery
is directly connected to the main module.

RF and reference section
The main parts of the RF section are the two low
spurious PLL synthesizers. The synthesizers use ahigh stable internal reference of 10 MHz to generate afrequency from 50 MHz to 180 MHz and from 950 MHz
to 2150 MHz with a step size of 0.5 MHz. Each signal
is filtered by a frequency depended low pass filter
before it is amplified and attenuated by a high dynamic
attenuator to reach the desired output level in the rangeof -45 dBm to -5 dBm (step size: 0.5 dB).

Single and two tone output



50 MHz to 180 MHz and 950 MHz to 2150 MHz
output frequency

Step size 0.5 MHz-45 dBm to -5 dBm output power / 0.5 dB stepsizeBoth synthesizers independently adjustable infrequency and power

Low system intermodulation

Open questions, demo units

10 MHz reference output with adjustable power

Remote control via USB using PC software (GUI)supplied together with the devicePower supply options: internal battery, USB orexternal SMPS

If you need more information about the Handheld
Satcom Test from WORK Microwave or if you would
like to have demo unit, please contact us via e-mail:sales@work-microwave.com or call us on +49 8024
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To create a two tone signal at the RF output, the two
single tone signals are combined by a wideband power
combiner. The output signal can be muted as well as
each synthesizer. In addition to a two tone signal, a
10 MHzreference,adjustablein
power(-10 dBm to 10 dBm, 0.5 dB steps) and a 24 V DC
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Frequency Range:
Frequency Resolution:
Output level:
Output level resolution:
Level tolerance:
Output impedance:
Output mute:
Phase Noise:

50 MHz100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
Spurious (single tone):< 1 MHz offset
elsewhere
Harmonics (single tone):
System Intermodulation:
Pout < -5 dBm
Pout < -18 dBm
Pout < -25 dBm
Reference Output:
Reference Frequency stability:

50 MHz to 180 MHz and 950 MHz to 2150 MHz
0.5 MHz-45 dBm to -5 dBm
0.5 dB±1 dB
50 Ohm< -60 dBc
180 MHz950 MHz< -103 dBc/Hz< -93 dBc/Hz< -110 dBc/Hz< -100 dBc/Hz< -113 dBc/Hz< -103 dBc/Hz< -130 dBc/Hz< -120 dBc/Hz< -137 dBc/Hz< -135 dBc/Hz
50 MHz to 180 MHz< -75 dBc<- 75 dBc

2150 MHz< -80 dBc/Hz< -73 dBc/Hz< -87 dBc/Hz< -80 dBc/Hz< -90 dBc/Hz< -83 dBc/Hz< -107 dBc/Hz< -100 dBc/Hz< -135 dBc/Hz< -128 dBc/Hz
950 MHz to 2150 MHz< -70 dBc
< -70 dBc
< -30 dBc

50 MHz180 MHz950 MHz2150 MHz< -65 dBc
< -65 dBc
< -80 dBc
< -80 dBc
< -90 dBc
< -90 dBc
10 MHz, -10 dBm to +10 dBm, 0.5 dB steps± 1 x 10-7, 0 °C to 50 °C± 2 x 10-9 per day< -65 dBc
< -80 dBc
< -80 dBc

< -65 dBc
< -70 dBc
< -70 dBc

Temperature range:
charging battery
operatingstorage

0 °C to +40 °C
0 °C to +50 °C-20 °C to 50 °C
USB 2.0
ext. 24 V DC SMPS, USB, internal Li-Poly-Battery

charging battery
elsemax. 12 W
max. 6 W

RF out:REF out:
USB 2.0

50 Ohm SMA female
50 Ohm BNC female
USB Standard type B
approx. 1.5 kg
250 x 125 x 74 mm

Interface:
Power supply:Power consumption:

Connectors:

Weight:Dimensions (L x W x H):

Specifications are subject to change

Order Information:

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A-Series AX-80
Wideband All-IP Platform

The A-Series is a next generation FPGA-based familyof satellite modem, modulator and demodulator
platforms. The AX-80 product line is based on a
powerful architecture that supports the new DVB-S2X
standard for ultra-wideband transponders up to 500
Msps. DVB-S2X features include higher modulation
schemes up to 256APSK, a finer granularity of
ModCods and advanced filtering.
Beyond DVB-S2X, the AX-80 platform can be extended
to customized waveforms and user-defined dataprocessing. Through an all-IP structure, the platform
supports both native network operation as well as data
streaming over IP. Built-in encapsulators anddecapsulators provide support for the standard
formats, such as GSE and MPE plus specialized
streaming like transparent baseband data, raw IQ
information, space data formats and more.
A-Series devices are based on a new processing
architecture that offers signal based advancements, aflexible software platform and improved access frommonitoring and control to the transmission parameters.
This allows direct real-time monitoring and quick
adaptation to specific customer requirements. Scalable
hardware ensures that operators can serve allapplications from very low up to extremely highthroughput.

Key features

DVB-S2X - ETSI EN 302 307-2



Low spurious output

DVB-S2 - ETSI EN 302 307-1

Operates as Layer 3 Bridge or Layer 3 Router

DVB-S2X modulations:

Predistortion ready for automatic group delay andnonlinearity compensation

DVB-S2 modulations:



OptiACM controller (open for other ACM systems)

QPSK to 32APSK; normal, short

Real-time M&C capabilitiesAnnex M Time-slicing



IP and baseband traffic shaping



Symbol rates up to 500 Msps



Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE)Data rate up to 3 Gbit/s per direction integrated

Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE)

Roll-Off: 35 %, 25 %, 20 %, 15 %, 10 %, 5 %CE compliant

3 years warranty

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Modulator Parameters:
Signal Outputs:
IF-Output Frequency:
Phase Noise:

IF-Output Characteristics:

Spurious Outputs:
Frequency and Clock Stability:
Symbol Rate:
DVB-S2X Modulation / Coding:

DVB-S2 Modulation / Coding:Time-slicing:
Carrier ID:
Signal Spectrum Mask:

AX-80 / AT-80
1x L-band output
Max. Range:
Step size:
10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

950 … 2150 MHz
1 Hz
-45
-75
-88
-90
-100
-115
max. values in dBc/Hz
Impedance:
50 
Return Loss:> 16 dB
Output Power:-30 dBm … 0 dBm,
0.1 dB steps, ±0.5 dBm accuracy
Output Power muted:< -85 dBm
Connector:
N female 50 
10 MHz reference output:
1.5 ±1.5 dBm (can be switched on/off)Signal related:< -55 dBc, nearby carrier< -50 dBc, unmodulated carrier, 950 … 2150 MHz±2 x 10-8 (-30 °C ... 60 °C, after warm up), aging: ±1 x 10-9 per day, ±1 x 10-7 per year
Max. Range:
5 Msps … 500 Msps
Step size:
1 sps
ModCods:
QSPK
13/45, 9/20, 11/20(normal FEC frame)
8PSK
23/36, 25/36, 13/18
16APSK
26/45, 3/5, 28/45, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90
32APSK
32/45, 11/15, 7/9
64APSK
11/15, 7/9, 4/5, 5/6
128APSK
3/4, 7/9
256APSK
32/45, 3/4
ModCods:
QPSK
11/45, 4/15, 14/45, 7/15, 8/15, 32/45(short FEC frame)
8PSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 32/45
16APSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 3/5, 32/45
32APSK
2/3, 32/45
ModCods linear:
8PSK
5/9-L, 26/45-L(normal FEC frame)
16APSK
1/2-L, 8/15-L, 5/9-L, 3/5-L, 2/3-L
32APSK
25/36-L
64APSK
32/45-L
256APSK
29/45, 2/3, 31/45, 11/15
all according to ETSI EN 302307-2
ModCods:
QPSK
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
(normal and short FEC frame;
8PSK
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
except 9/10 short FEC frame only)
16APSK
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK
3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Pilots Insertion:
on / off
Physical Layer Scrambling:
N = 0 … 262141
all according to ETSI EN 302307-1
Physical Layer Header according to ETSI EN 302307 Annex M (contact factory for options)
DVB-CID according to ETSI TS 103129
 = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 according ETSI EN 302307
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Demodulator Parameters:
Signal Inputs:
IF-Input Frequency:
IF-Input Characteristics:

Symbol Rate:
DVB-S2X Demodulation / Decoding:

DVB-S2 Demodulation / Decoding:Time-slicing:
Signal Spectrum Mask:

AX-80 / AR-80
1x L-band input
Max. Range:
Acquisition Range:
Impedance:
Return Loss:
Input Power:

950 … 2150 MHz+/- 50% of selected symbol rate50 
> 13 dB-55 dBm … -10 dBm(total aggregate power)
IF-Connector:
N femaleMax. Range:
5 Msps … 500 Msps
Acquisition Range:+/- 1% of selected symbol rate
ModCods non-linear:
QSPK
13/45, 9/20, 11/20(normal FEC frame)
8PSK
23/36, 25/36, 13/18
16APSK
26/45, 3/5, 28/45, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90
32APSK
32/45, 11/15, 7/9
64APSK
11/15, 7/9, 4/5, 5/6
128APSK
3/4, 7/9
256APSK
32/45, 3/4
ModCods non-linear:
QPSK
11/45, 4/15, 14/45, 7/15, 8/15, 32/45(short FEC frame)
8PSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 32/45
16APSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 3/5, 32/45
32APSK
2/3, 32/45
ModCods linear:
8PSK
5/9-L, 26/45-L(normal FEC frame)
16APSK
1/2-L, 8/15-L, 5/9-L, 3/5-L, 2/3-L
32APSK
25/36-L
64APSK
32/45-L
256APSK
29/45, 2/3, 31/45, 11/15
all according to ETSI EN 302307-2
ModCods:
QPSK
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
(normal and short FEC frame;
8PSK
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
except 9/10 short FEC frame only)
16APSK
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK
3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Demodulator auto detection:
Modulation- and FEC-type, pilots on/off are automatically detected
Physical Layer Scrambling:
N = 0 … 262141
all according to ETSI EN 302307-1
Physical Layer Header according to ETSI EN 302307 Annex M (contact factory for options) = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 according ETSI EN 302307-2
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Common Parameters:
Data Interfaces:
Network Operation:

Data Encapsulation:
IP Data Rate:

Traffic Shaper/QoS on BB level:
Traffic Shaper/QoS on IP level:
OptiACM:
Predistortion:
Monitoring and Control:

Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
User Interface:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Dimension and Weight:

AX-80 / AT-80 / AR-80
6x Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T auto sensing, RJ45 connector
2x SFP+ adapter slot for optical GbE or optical/copper 10GbE, contact factory for available SFP+ modules
Layer 3 Bridge or Router for IPv4 packet transmission, IPv6 on request
256 IP/subnet routes towards satellite
64 baseband channels with independent DVB-S2X and encapsulation settings
Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE) according ETSI TS 102606
Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE) according to ETSI EN 301192
up to 3 Gbps per direction
up to 1 Mpps rx+tx processing
data rates/packet rates can vary in combination with complex internal processing (i.e. traffic shaping)configurable baseband channel limits based on symbol rate
guaranteed and limited bandwidth individually configurable(contact factory for options)
CCM / VCM / ACM functionality for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint links
64 ACM channels with separate MODCOD range and Es/N0 sensitivity(contact factory for options)Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP/IP over Ethernet or in-band via satellite link
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet or in-band via satellite link
0°C ... 50°C operating-30°C ... 80°C storage< 95% non condensing
LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 2/4 function keys
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max, 50 … 60 Hz
tbd
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AX-80
IP Modem
AT-80
IP Modulator
AR-80
IP Demodulator
Hardware options:RTsupport for external 10 MHz reference and time stamp synchronization for output data
RI
external 10 MHz reference for the modulator (AT-80 only)
Hardware options may only be available for certain device types and are not field-upgradable. Please contact factory with specific requests.
License based options:
License based options are field-upgradable by a license file.
TXSxxxtransmission symbol rate limit / applicable to AX-80 and AT-80 devices
TXS125
max 125 Msps Tx carrier
TXS250max 250 Msps Tx carrier
TXS400max 400 Msps Tx carrier
TXS500max 500 Msps Tx carrier
Either a symbol rate or a data rate based license has to be selected. License model can be changed in field.
RXSxxx
reception symbol rate limit / applicable to AX-80 and AR-80 devices
RXS125
max 125 Msps Rx carrier
RXS250max 250 Msps Rx carrier
RXS400max 400 Msps Rx carrier
RXS500max 500 Msps Rx carrier
Either a symbol rate or a data rate based license has to be selected. License model can be changed in field.
BBO
baseband frame output interface over IP
BBI
baseband frame input interface over IP
IQ
IQ raw data output over IP
CCSDSdecapsulation of CCSDS CADU frames from DVB-S2/S2X signals
Available licenses are subject to change. Please contact factory for additional features and customized licenses for OEM products.

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A-Series AX-60
All-IP Platform

The A-Series is a next generation FPGA-based familyof satellite modem, modulator and demodulator
platforms. The AX-60 product line is based on a
powerful architecture that supports the new DVB-S2X
standard, providing users with a future-proof solution.
Advanced features and benefits include higher
modulation schemes up to 256APSK, a finer granularityof ModCods and advanced filtering.
Beyond DVB-S2X, the AX-60 platform can be extended
to customized waveforms and user-defined dataprocessing. Through an all-IP structure, the platform
supports both native network operation as well as data
streaming over IP. Built-in encapsulators anddecapsulators provide support for the standard
formats, such as GSE and MPE plus specialized
streaming like transparent baseband data, raw IQ
information, space data formats and more.
A-Series devices are based on a new processing
architecture that offers signal based advancements, aflexible software platform and improved access frommonitoring and control to the transmission parameters.
This allows direct real-time monitoring and quick
adaptation to specific customer requirements. Scalable
hardware ensures that operators can serve allapplications from very low up to extremely highthroughput.

Key features

DVB-S2X - ETSI EN 302 307-2

Operates as Layer 3 Bridge or Layer 3 Router

DVB-S2 - ETSI EN 302 307-1



DVB-S2X modulations:

Predistortion ready for automatic group delay andnonlinearity compensation

QPSK to 256APSK; normal, short, linear

OptiACM controller (open for other ACM systems)

DVB-S2 modulations:

Real-time M&C capabilities

QPSK to 32APSK; normal, shortIP and baseband traffic shaping



Symbol rates from 100 ksps to 75 Msps



Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE)Data rate up to 360 Mbit/s integrated

Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE)

Roll-Off: 35 %, 25 %, 20 %, 15 %, 10 %, 5 %CE compliant

Low spurious output



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Modulator Parameters:
Signal Outputs:

IF-Output Frequency:
Frequency Resolution:
Phase Noise:

IF-Output Characteristics:

1x L-band output
1x IF output

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
Impedance:
Return Loss:
Output Power:
Output Power
muted:
Connector:

Spurious Outputs:

Frequency and Clock Stability:
Symbol Rate:
DVB-S2X Modulation / Coding:

DVB-S2 Modulation / Coding:

Carrier ID:
Signal Spectrum Mask:

AX-60 / AT-60
950 … 2150 MHz
50 … 180 MHz (option IF)
IF Output
50 … 180 MHz
1 Hz
-45
-80
-88
-90
-100
-115
max. values in dBc/Hz
Impedance:
50  or 75 
Return Loss:> 16 dB
Output Power:-25 dBm … 5 dBm,
0.1 dB steps, ±0.5 dBm accuracy
Output Power
muted:< -85 dBm
Connector:
BNC female
10 MHz reference
output:< -67 dBc, unmodulated carrier,Signal related:
50 … 90 MHz or
100 … 180 MHz< -45 dBc, unmodulated carrier
harmonics, out of band

L-band Output
950 … 2150 MHz
1 Hz
-45
-75
-88
-90
-100
-115
50 
> 16 dB-30 dBm … 0 dBm,
0.1 dB steps, ±0.5 dBm accuracy< -85 dBm
N female 50 

1.5 ±1.5 dBm (can be switched on/off)< -67 dBc, unmodulated carrier,
950 … 1900 MHz< -55 dBc, unmodulated carrier,1900 … 2150 MHz< -45 dBc, unmodulated carrier
harmonics, out of band
Standard:±2 x 10-7 (0 °C ... 50 °C, after warm up), aging: ±2 x 10-8 per day, ±1 x 10-6 per year
Option EXT:
±2 x 10-8 (-30 °C ... 60 °C, after warm up), aging: ±1 x 10-9 per day, ±1 x 10-7 per year
Max. Range:
100 ksps … 75 Msps (depending on firmware option)
Step size:
1 sps
ModCods:
QSPK
13/45, 9/20, 11/20(normal FEC frame)
8PSK
23/36, 25/36, 13/18
16APSK
26/45, 3/5, 28/45, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90
32APSK
32/45, 11/15, 7/9
64APSK
11/15, 7/9, 4/5, 5/6
128APSK
3/4, 7/9
256APSK
32/45, 3/4
ModCods:
QPSK
11/45, 4/15, 14/45, 7/15, 8/15, 32/45(short FEC frame)
8PSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 32/45
16APSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 3/5, 32/45
32APSK
2/3, 32/45
ModCods linear:
8PSK
5/9-L, 26/45-L(normal FEC frame)
16APSK
1/2-L, 8/15-L, 5/9-L, 3/5-L, 2/3-L
32APSK
25/36-L
64APSK
32/45-L
256APSK
29/45-L, 2/3-L, 31/45-L, 11/15-L
all according to ETSI EN 302307-2
ModCods:
QPSK
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
(normal and short FEC frame;
8PSK
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
except 9/10 short FEC frame only)
16APSK
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK
3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Pilots Insertion:
on / off
Physical Layer Scrambling:
N = 0 … 262141
all according to ETSI EN 302307-1
DVB-CID according to ETSI TS 103129
 = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 according ETSI EN 302307
Signal related:

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Demodulator Parameters:
Signal Inputs:

IF-Input Frequency:
IF-Input Characteristics:

Symbol Rate:
DVB-S2X Demodulation / Decoding:

DVB-S2 Demodulation / Decoding:

DVB-S Demodulation / Decoding:Signal Spectrum Mask:
Common Parameters:
Data Interfaces:
Network Operation:

Data Encapsulation:
IP Data Rate:
Traffic Shaper/QoS on BB level:
Traffic Shaper/QoS on IP level:

Transport Stream Output:
OptiACM:
Predistortion:
Monitoring and Control:

Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
User Interface:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

AX-60 / AR-60
1x L-band input
950 … 2150 MHz or 2300 MHz w/ license RXL2300
1x IF input 50 … 180 MHz (option IF)
IF Input
L-band Input
50 … 180 MHz
950 … 2150 MHz
Impedance:
Impedance:
50  / 75  switchable
75 
Return Loss:
Return Loss:> 16 dB> 13 dB
Input Power:
Input Power:-60 dBm … -15 dBm-70 dBm … -20 dBm(total aggregate power)(total aggregate power)
IF-Connector:
IF-Connector:
F female
BNC female 50 
LNB DC-Feed:
13.5V or 18 V (450mA) switchable,
22 kHz tone on/off, DISEqC 1.1
short circuit protected
Max. Range:
100 ksps … 75 Msps
Step size:
1 sps
ModCods non-linear:
QSPK
13/45, 9/20, 11/20(normal FEC frame)
8PSK
23/36, 25/36, 13/18
16APSK
26/45, 3/5, 28/45, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90
32APSK
32/45, 11/15, 7/9
64APSK
11/15, 7/9, 4/5, 5/6
128APSK
3/4, 7/9
256APSK
32/45, 3/4
ModCods non-linear:
QPSK
11/45, 4/15, 14/45, 7/15, 8/15, 32/45(short FEC frame)
8PSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 32/45
16APSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 3/5, 32/45
32APSK
2/3, 32/45
ModCods linear:
8PSK
5/9-L, 26/45-L(normal FEC frame)
16APSK
1/2-L, 8/15-L, 5/9-L, 3/5-L, 2/3-L
32APSK
25/36-L
64APSK
32/45-L
256APSK
29/45, 2/3, 31/45, 11/15
all according to ETSI EN 302307-2
ModCods:
QPSK
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
(normal and short FEC frame;
8PSK
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
except 9/10 short FEC frame only)
16APSK
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK
3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Demodulator auto detection:
Modulation- and FEC-type, pilots on/off are automatically detected
Physical Layer Scrambling:
N = 0 … 262141
all according to ETSI EN 302307-1
ModCods:
QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
all according to ETSI EN 300421; w/ license DVBS only
 = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 according ETSI EN 302307-2
AX-60 / AT-60 / AR-60
2x Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing
arbitrarily assignable for M&C and/or traffic operation
Layer 3 Bridge or Router for IPv4 packet transmission, IPv6 on request
256 IP/subnet routes towards satellite
64 baseband channels with independent DVB-S2X and encapsulation settings
Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE) according to ETSI TS 102606
Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE) according to ETSI EN 301192
up to 360 Mbps or 80000 pps rx+tx processing, subject to prevailing modem limits
data rates/packet rates can vary in combination with complex internal processing (i.e. traffic shaping)configurable baseband channel limits based on symbol rate
guaranteed and limited bandwidth individually configurable
255 independent rules
Guaranteed and limited bandwidths
Fixed or dynamically integrated into ACM (bind to MODCOD)
Match criteria: source/destination IP subnet, source MAC, UDP/TCP port ranges, TOS/DS field, packet size
1x RTP/UDP IP over Ethernet according to IETF RFC 2250
1x ISI selectable from multistream carrier; null packet reinsertion
CCM / VCM / ACM functionality for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint links
64 ACM channels with separate MODCOD range and Es/N0 sensitivity(contact factory for options)Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP/IP over Ethernet/RJ-45 or in-band via satellite link
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet/RJ-45 or in-band via satellite link
0 °C ... 50 °C operating or -30 °C ... 60 °C operating (option EXT)
-30 °C ... 80 °C storage< 95 % non condensing
LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 2/4 function keys
VFD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 2/4 function keys (option EXT)
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max, 50 … 60 Hz
Typ.: 65 VA / 45 W
IEC C142 x 3.15 A time-lag fuse
483 x 44 x 505 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
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AX-60
AT-60
AR-60

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IP Modem
IP Modulator
IP Demodulator

Hardware options:IF50
additional 50  IF output and 50 /75  switchable IF input
IF75
additional 75  IF output and 50 /75  switchable IF input
RT
external 10 MHz reference for the demodulator and time stamp synchronization for output data (AR-60 only)
RI
external 10 MHz reference for the modulator (AT-60 only)
EXT
extended operating temperature range of -30°C … +60°C
Hardware options may only be available for certain device types and are not field-upgradable. Please contact factory with specific requests.
License based options:
License based options are field-upgradable by a license file. Either a symbol rate or a data rate based license has to be selected. Licensemodel can be changed in field.
TXDxxxtransmission data rate limit / applicable to AX-60 and AT-60 devices
TXD10
max 10 Mbps throughput towards satellite
TXD30
max 30 Mbps throughput towards satellite
TXD100
max 100 Mbps throughput towards satellite
TXD160
max 160 Mbps throughput towards satellite
TXDmaxmax throughput according to specification
TXSxxxtransmission symbol rate limit / applicable to AX-60 and AT-60 devices
TXS15
max 15 Msps Tx carrier
TXS30
max 30 Msps Tx carrier
TXS45
max 45 Msps Tx carrier
TXS60
max 60 Msps Tx carrier
TXSmaxmax Tx carrier according to specification
RXDxxx
reception data rate limit / applicable to AX-60 and AR-60 devices
RXD10
max 10 Mbps throughput from satellite
RXD30
max 30 Mbps throughput from satellite
RXD100
max 100 Mbps throughput from satellite
RXD160
max 160 Mbps throughput from satellite
RXDmaxmax throughput according to specification
RXSxxx
reception symbol rate limit / applicable to AX-60 and AR-60 devices
RXS15
max 15 Msps Rx carrier
RXS30
max 30 Msps Rx carrier
RXS45
max 45 Msps Rx carrier
RXS60
max 60 Msps Rx carrier
RXSmaxmax Rx carrier according to specification
BBO
BBI
TSO
TSI
IQ
DVBS
CCSDS
RXL2300
XMON

baseband frame output interface over IP
baseband frame input interface over IP
transport stream over IP output
transport stream over IP input
IQ raw data output over IP
reception of legacy DVB-S signals up to 35 Msps
decapsulation of CCSDS CADU frames from DVB-S2/S2X signals
extended L-band input up to 2300 MHz
extended DVB-S2/S2X Rx monitoring (LPDC corrected errors, EVM)

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A-Series AX-61
All-IP Platform with ASI streaming for DVB-S2X

The A-Series is a next generation FPGA-based familyof satellite modem, modulator and demodulator
platforms. The AX-61 product line is based on a
powerful architecture that supports the new DVB-S2X
standard, providing users with a future-proof solution.
Advanced features and benefits include higher
modulation schemes up to 256APSK, a finer granularityof ModCods and advanced filtering.
Beyond DVB-S2X, the AX-61 platform can be extended
to customized waveforms and user-defined dataprocessing. Through an all-IP structure, the platform
supports both native network operation as well as data
streaming over IP. Built-in encapsulators anddecapsulators provide support for the standard
formats, such as GSE and MPE plus specialized

streaming like transparent baseband data, raw IQ
information, space data formats and more.
A-Series devices are based on a new processing
architecture that offers signal based advancements, aflexible software platform and improved access frommonitoring and control to the transmission parameters.
This allows direct real-time monitoring and quick
adaptation to specific customer requirements. Scalable
hardware ensures that operators can serve allapplications from very low up to extremely highthroughput.
The A-Series AX-61 devices feature ASI interfaces tosupport transport stream transmission as base function
and provide license based IP functionality as extension.

Key features

DVB-S2X - ETSI EN 302 307-2

Transport Stream over ASI or IP

DVB-S2 - ETSI EN 302 307-1

Operates as Layer 3 Bridge or Layer 3 Router

DVB-S2X modulations:

Predistortion ready for automatic group delay andnonlinearity compensation

DVB-S2 modulations:



OptiACM controller (open for other ACM systems)

QPSK to 32APSK; normal, short

Real-time M&C capabilities

Symbol rates from 100 ksps to 75 Msps

IP and baseband traffic shaping

Data rate up to 360 Mbit/s integrated



Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE)Roll-Off: 35 %, 25 %, 20 %, 15 %, 10 %, 5 %Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE)

Low spurious output

CE compliant

3 years warranty

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Modulator Parameters:
Signal Outputs:

IF-Output Frequency:
Frequency Resolution:
Phase Noise:

IF-Output Characteristics:

1x L-band output
1x IF output

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
Impedance:
Return Loss:
Output Power:
Output Power
muted:
Connector:

Spurious Outputs:

Frequency and Clock Stability:
Symbol Rate:
DVB-S2X Modulation / Coding:

DVB-S2 Modulation / Coding:

Carrier ID:
Signal Spectrum Mask:

AX-61 / AT-61
950 … 2150 MHz
50 … 180 MHz (option IF)
IF Output
50 … 180 MHz
1 Hz
-45
-80
-88
-90
-100
-115
max. values in dBc/Hz
Impedance:
50  or 75 
Return Loss:> 16 dB
Output Power:-25 dBm … 5 dBm,
0.1 dB steps, ±0.5 dBm accuracy
Output Power
muted:< -85 dBm
Connector:
BNC female
10 MHz reference
output:< -67 dBc, unmodulated carrier,Signal related:
50 … 90 MHz or
100 … 180 MHz< -45 dBc, unmodulated carrier
harmonics, out of band

L-band Output
950 … 2150 MHz
1 Hz
-45
-75
-88
-90
-100
-115
50 
> 16 dB-30 dBm … 0 dBm,
0.1 dB steps, ±0.5 dBm accuracy< -85 dBm
N female 50 

1.5 ±1.5 dBm (can be switched on/off)< -67 dBc, unmodulated carrier,
950 … 1900 MHz< -55 dBc, unmodulated carrier,1900 … 2150 MHz< -45 dBc, unmodulated carrier
harmonics, out of band
Standard:±2 x 10-7 (0 °C ... 50 °C, after warm up), aging: ±2 x 10-8 per day, ±1 x 10-6 per year
Option EXT:
±2 x 10-8 (-30 °C ... 60 °C, after warm up), aging: ±1 x 10-9 per day, ±1 x 10-7 per year
Max. Range:
100 ksps … 75 Msps (depending on firmware option)
Step size:
1 sps
ModCods:
QSPK
13/45, 9/20, 11/20(normal FEC frame)
8PSK
23/36, 25/36, 13/18
16APSK
26/45, 3/5, 28/45, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90
32APSK
32/45, 11/15, 7/9
64APSK
11/15, 7/9, 4/5, 5/6
128APSK
3/4, 7/9
256APSK
32/45, 3/4
ModCods:
QPSK
11/45, 4/15, 14/45, 7/15, 8/15, 32/45(short FEC frame)
8PSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 32/45
16APSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 3/5, 32/45
32APSK
2/3, 32/45
ModCods linear:
8PSK
5/9-L, 26/45-L
16APSK
1/2-L, 8/15-L, 5/9-L, 3/5-L, 2/3-L(normal FEC frame)
32APSK
25/36-L
64APSK
32/45-L
256APSK
29/45-L, 2/3-L, 31/45-L, 11/15-L
all according to ETSI EN 302307-2
ModCods:
QPSK
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
(normal and short FEC frame;
8PSK
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
except 9/10 short FEC frame only)
16APSK
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK
3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Pilots Insertion:
on / off
Physical Layer Scrambling:
N = 0 … 262141
all according to ETSI EN 302307-1
DVB-CID according to ETSI TS 103129
 = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 according ETSI EN 302307
Signal related:

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Demodulator Parameters:
Signal Inputs:

IF-Input Frequency:
IF-Input Characteristics:

Symbol Rate:
DVB-S2X Demodulation / Decoding:

DVB-S2 Demodulation / Decoding:

DVB-S Demodulation / Decoding:Signal Spectrum Mask:
Common Parameters:
Data Interfaces:
Network Operation:

Data Encapsulation:
IP Data Rate:
Traffic Shaper/QoS on BB level:
Traffic Shaper/QoS on IP level:
Transport Stream Input:
Transport Stream Output:

OptiACM:
Predistortion:
Monitoring and Control:

Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
User Interface:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

AX-61 / AR-61
950 … 2150 MHz or 2300 MHz w/ license RXL2300
50 … 180 MHz (option IF)
IF Input
L-band Input
50 … 180 MHz
950 … 2150 MHz
Impedance:
Impedance:
50  / 75  switchable
75 
Return Loss:
Return Loss:> 16 dB> 13 dB
Input Power:
Input Power:-60 dBm … -15 dBm-70 dBm … -20 dBm(total aggregate power)(total aggregate power)
IF-Connector:
IF-Connector:
F female
BNC female 50 
LNB DC-Feed:
13.5V or 18 V (450mA) switchable,
22 kHz tone on/off, DISEqC 1.1
short circuit protected
Max. Range:
100 ksps … 75 Msps
Step size:
1 sps
ModCods non-linear:
QSPK
13/45, 9/20, 11/20(normal FEC frame)
8PSK
23/36, 25/36, 13/18
16APSK
26/45, 3/5, 28/45, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90
32APSK
32/45, 11/15, 7/9
64APSK
11/15, 7/9, 4/5, 5/6
128APSK
3/4, 7/9
256APSK
32/45, 3/4
ModCods non-linear:
QPSK
11/45, 4/15, 14/45, 7/15, 8/15, 32/45(short FEC frame)
8PSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 32/45
16APSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 3/5, 32/45
32APSK
2/3, 32/45
ModCods linear:
8PSK
5/9-L, 26/45-L(normal FEC frame)
16APSK
1/2-L, 8/15-L, 5/9-L, 3/5-L, 2/3-L
32APSK
25/36-L
64APSK
32/45-L
256APSK
29/45, 2/3, 31/45, 11/15
all according to ETSI EN 302307-2
ModCods:
QPSK
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
(normal and short FEC frame;
8PSK
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
except 9/10 short FEC frame only)
16APSK
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK
3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Demodulator auto detection:
Modulation- and FEC-type, pilots on/off are automatically detected
Physical Layer Scrambling:
N = 0 … 262141
all according to ETSI EN 302307-1
ModCods:
QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
all according to ETSI EN 300421; w/ license DVBS only
 = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 according ETSI EN 302307-2
AX-61 / AT-61 / AR-61
2x Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing
arbitrarily assignable for M&C and/or traffic operation
Layer 3 Bridge or Router for IPv4 packet transmission, IPv6 on request
256 IP/subnet routes towards satellite
64 baseband channels with independent DVB-S2X and encapsulation settings
Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE) according to ETSI TS 102606
Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE) according to ETSI EN 301192
up to 360 Mbps or 80000 pps rx+tx processing, subject to prevailing modem limits
data rates/packet rates can vary in combination with complex internal processing (i.e. traffic shaping)configurable baseband channel limits based on symbol rate
guaranteed and limited bandwidth individually configurable(contact factory for options)
1x RTP/UDP IP over Ethernet according to IETF RFC 2250
2x ASI BNC female 75 , input auto-redundant or manually selectable
1x RTP/UDP IP over Ethernet according to IETF RFC 2250
1x ISI selectable from multistream carrier; null packet reinsertion
2x ASI BNC female 75 , identical output
CCM / VCM / ACM functionality for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint links
64 ACM channels with separate MODCOD range and Es/N0 sensitivity(contact factory for options)Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP/IP over Ethernet/RJ-45 or in-band via satellite link
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet/RJ-45 or in-band via satellite link
0 °C ... 50 °C operating or -30 °C ... 60 °C operating (option EXT)
-30 °C ... 80 °C storage< 95 % non condensing
LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 2/4 function keys
VFD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 2/4 function keys (option EXT)
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max, 50 … 60 Hz
Typ.: 65 VA / 45 W
IEC C142 x 3.15 A time-lag fuse
483 x 44 x 505 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
up to approx. 10 kg depending on device type
1x L-band input
1x IF input

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Order Information:
AX-61
AT-61
AR-61

Registered trademark of the DVB Project

Modem with ASI streaming
Modulator with ASI streaming
Demodulator with ASI streaming

Hardware options:IF50
additional 50  IF output and 50 /75  switchable IF input
IF75
additional 75  IF output and 50 /75  switchable IF input
RT
external 10 MHz reference for the demodulator and time stamp synchronization for output data (AR-61 only)
RI
external 10 MHz reference for the modulator (AT-61 only)
EXT
extended operating temperature range of -30°C … +60°C
Hardware options may only be available for certain device types and are not field-upgradable. Please contact factory with specific requests.
License based options:
License based options are field-upgradable by a license file. Either a symbol rate or a data rate based license has to be selected. Licensemodel can be changed in field.
TXDxxxtransmission data rate limit / applicable to AX-60 and AT-60 devices
TXD10
max 10 Mbps throughput towards satellite
TXD30
max 30 Mbps throughput towards satellite
TXD100
max 100 Mbps throughput towards satellite
TXD160
max 160 Mbps throughput towards satellite
TXDmaxmax throughput according to specification
TXSxxxtransmission symbol rate limit / applicable to AX-60 and AT-60 devices
TXS15
max 15 Msps Tx carrier
TXS30
max 30 Msps Tx carrier
TXS45
max 45 Msps Tx carrier
TXS60
max 60 Msps Tx carrier
TXSmaxmax Tx carrier according to specification
RXDxxx
reception data rate limit / applicable to AX-60 and AR-60 devices
RXD10
max 10 Mbps throughput from satellite
RXD30
max 30 Mbps throughput from satellite
RXD100
max 100 Mbps throughput from satellite
RXD160
max 160 Mbps throughput from satellite
RXDmaxmax throughput according to specification
RXSxxx
reception symbol rate limit / applicable to AX-60 and AR-60 devices
RXS15
max 15 Msps Rx carrier
RXS30
max 30 Msps Rx carrier
RXS45
max 45 Msps Rx carrier
RXS60
max 60 Msps Rx carrier
RXSmaxmax Rx carrier according to specification
BBO
BBI
TSO
TSI
IQ
DVBS
CCSDS
RXL2300

baseband frame output interface over IP
baseband frame input interface over IP
transport stream over IP output
transport stream over IP input
IQ raw data output over IP
reception of legacy DVB-S signals up to 35 Msps
decapsulation of CCSDS CADU frames from DVB-S2/S2X signals
extended L-band input up to 2300 MHz

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A-Series AT-61-MOD
Modulator module with ASI streaming

The A-Series AT-61-MOD is an OEM module version of the AT-61 rack unit, combining both the capabilities for IP
based connections as well as for ASI streaming over DVB-S2X.
Almost all features are identical to the 19” rack device, so the AX-61 datasheet, which includes the AT-61, is thereference for performance values. This datasheet only highlights the differences, in particular due to form factor andon-board connectors.

Signal Outputs:
IF-Output Characteristics:
Transport Stream Input:

Internal Fan
User Interface:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

AT-61-MOD differences compared to AT-61 rack unit
1x L-band output
950 … 2150 MHz
Connector:
SMA female 50 
2x RTP/UDP IP over Ethernet according to IETF RFC 2250, one of which can be selected manually or
automatically for redundancy operation
2x ASI MCX female 50 , one of which can be selected manually or automatically for redundancy operation
The selected stream from IP needs to be routed externally via cable to one of the ASI inputs. So other than for the
rack unit this is not user-selectable during operation.
No internal FAN. Sufficient cooling according to power consumption needs to be provided.
No display, no keys.
12 … 24 V DC nominal, 11 … 26 V DC max
Typ.: 30 W
TE Connectivity 5-103735-2
No fuse.
180(190) x 48 x 100 mm³ (WxHxD) without caballing
approx. 1,5 kg
Specifications are subject to change

Order Information:
AT-61-MOD
Modulator module with ASI streaming
Hardware options:
EXT
extended operating temperature range of -30 °C … +60 °C
Hardware options may only be available for certain device types and are not field-upgradable. Please contact factory with specific requests.
License based options:
License based options are field-upgradable by a license file.
Licenses are the same as for the AT-61 rack unit with the exception of:
ASI
transport stream input via ASI
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DVB-S2 Modem
SK-IP / SK-DV / SK-TS

WORK Microwave’s high-speed DVB-S2 IP modem
SK-IP provides operators with a platform fortransferring IP/Ethernet data over DVB-S2 satellite
connections. Ethernet frames and IP packets areencapsulated directly within DVB-S2 baseband frames,
resulting in low encapsulation overhead.
In order to achieve speeds up to 356 Mbit/s, only thefastest and most bandwidth efficient encapsulation andmodulation parameters are supported. For maximum
bandwidth efficiency and ease of operation the device
uses Generic Stream Encapsulation according to TS
102 606 and Multiprotocol Encapsulation according to
EN 301 192.
The modem SK-TS is used for transmitting andreceiving signals as MPEG transport streams. DVB-S
as well as DVB-S2 modulation types are supported.

DaVid technology
Utilizing DaVid technology, WORK Microwave’s
DVB-S2 Modem SK-DV system offers simultaneoustransportation of IP data (i.e., network connection) andlive broadcasting (i.e., video content) over a single
satellite carrier. The DaVid technology works byaggregating multiple transport streams and IP data into
a DVB-S2 multiplex while providing end-user control of
all transmission types.

OptiACMAn integrated OptiACM controller provides adaptive or
variable FEC- and modulation setting for point-to-point
or point-to-multipoint IP applications.

VideoACM
An integrated VideoACM controller provides adaptive
or variable FEC- and modulation setting for point-topoint or point-to-multipoint Transport Stream
transmissions.

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Predistortion
Broadcast Predistortion and Extended Predistortion operating in the background during regulartransmission - mitigates the negative effects in thefilters and amplifiers of satellites by automaticallycompensating for linear and non linear distortions.
Subsequently the satellite link can be operated withless back off/higher power and a higher signal-to-noise
ratio increases beam coverage ensuring higher
throughput and availability for the satellite operator.

Flexible RF connectivity
The modulator provides the modulated signal from 50
to 180 MHz IF or at L-band. With the L-band output, a
10 MHz reference signal for a block upconverter can be
enabled on the TX port, as well as DC power 24 V or
48 V (Option DC24 or DC48).
The demodulator accepts an L-band signal in the range
from 950 to 2150 MHz on two inputs or alternatively an
IF signal in the range from 50 to 180 MHz on a single
input. On L-band devices, LNBs can be powered
directly over the inputs.

High signal integrity
Low spurious emissions make the modem perfect for
use in environments with demanding requirements, likehigh-power uplinks. Sophisticated temperaturecompensation guarantees output stability over a very
wide temperature range.

Operating and control - easy integration into
your system
The modem can be operated via push buttons on thefront panel using intuitive display menus or via remotecontrol (RS232, RS422/485 and TCP/IP over
Ethernet). For the remote control addressable packetbased commands, a Web interface (HTTP browser) or
SNMP can be used. Detailed monitoring of systemparameters is possible.

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DVB-S2- ETSI EN 302 307-1
DVB-DSNG - ETSI EN 301 210
DVB-S- ETSI EN 300 421

Operates as Layer 2 Bridge, Layer 3 Bridge or
Layer 3 Router

2 ASI Input and 2 ASI Output Interfaces(SK-DV, SK-TS)

DVB-S2 modulations:
QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
normal, shortTransport Stream Input for DVB-S2 Multiple Input
Stream operation, capacity calculator, optional
capacity limitation per TS input (SK-DV only)

DVB-S and DVB-DSNG:QPSK / 8PSK / 16QAM modulation(SK-TS)Transport Stream over IP Inputs (option TI1,TI2)(SK-DV, SK-TS only)Support of 2 Multiple Transport Stream Inputs and
Outputs (SK-DV, SK-TS)

DVB Carrier ID - ETSI TS 103 129

Broadcast Predistortion including automatic groupdelay and dynamic constellation predistortion for
QPSK and 8PSK (option XB)

VideoACM system for optimized bandwidth usage
and extended weather insensitivity for Transport
Stream video transmission

Extended Predistortion including automatic groupdelay and static constellation predistortion up to
32APSK (option XE)

BISS-E encryption of transport streams ontransmit side (option BI), supports multi programtransport stream

Normal and short FEC frames, pilots on or off(DVB-S2)Transmit mute inputTx Monitor Output on FrontpanelPhysical layer framing with scrambling codes 0 to
262141 according to DVB-S2 standard

Symbol rates from 500 ksps to 80 Msps

Roll-Off: 35 %, 25 %, 20 %, 15 %, 10 %, 5 %Remote control through RS232, RS422/485 (2wire or 4-wire) interfaces, TCP/IP over Ethernet,
Web browser interface, SNMP with MIBs
downloadable form the deviceAdjustable digital gain slope equalizer

10 MHz Reference OCXO included

Low spurious outputSummary alarm output with dual change overswitch contacts

An output signal multiplexer integrated within the
L-band version allows to combine the modulated
signal, the 10 MHz reference signal and DC
power (option DC24 or DC48) to drive an external
power block upconverterOperating temperature range 0 °C to 50 °C(32 °F to 122 °F)

CE compliant

3 years warranty

Automatic integrated uplink power control (option)

DISEqC 1.1 support on LNB L-band input

Open questions, demo units

OptiACM system for optimized bandwidth usage
and extended weather insensitivity for IP
transmission

Gigabit Ethernet data interface

If you need more information about WORK
Microwave’s satellite modulators or if you would like tohave demo a unit, please contact us via e-mail:sales@work-microwave.com or call us. We are glad toassist you.

IP and baseband traffic shapingGeneric Stream Encapsulation (GSE) direct to
DVB-S2 baseband framesMultiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE)86

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Modulator Part of Modem Type:
Signal Outputs:

IF-Output Frequency:
Frequency Resolution:
Phase Noise:

IF-Output Characteristics:

Monitoring Output(on front panel):

Spurious Outputs:

Frequency and Clock Stability
Symbol Rate:
Modulation / Coding
DVB-S2:Modulation / Coding
DVB-S / DVB-DSNG:

Carrier ID:
Signal Spectrum Mask:
Transport Stream Adaption
DVB-S2:

Transport Stream Adaption
DVB-S / DVB-DSNG:

SK-IP / SK-DV / SK-TS(950 … 2150 MHz)
(50 … 180 MHz),(950 … 2150 MHz), can be alternatively enabled
L-band Output
950 … 2150 MHz
1 Hz
-65
-75
-88
-90
-100
-115
max. values in dBc/Hz
Impedance:
Impedance:
50  or 75 
50  or 75 
Return Loss:
Return Loss:> 16 dB> 16 dB
Output Power:
Output Power:-25 dBm … 5 dBm,
-30 dBm … 0 dBm,
0.1 dB steps, ±0.5 dBm accuracy
0.1 dB steps, ±0.5 dBm accuracy
Output Power
Output Power
muted:
muted:< -85 dBm
< -85 dBm
Connector:
Connector:
BNC female
N female (50 )
F female (75 )
10 MHz reference
output on L-band
output:1.5 ±1.5 dBm (can be switched on/off)
DC output on Lband output:
24 V or 48 V,
4 A max (can be switched on/off)(option DC24 or DC48)
Output Power:-20 dB of IF Output
Output Power:-20 dB of L-band Output
Impedance:
Impedance:
50 
50 
Return Loss:
Return Loss:> 20 dB> 20 dB
Connector:
Connector:
SMA female
SMA female
Signal related:< -67 dBc, unmodulated carrier,Signal related:<-67 dBc (unmodulated carrier, in
50 … 90 MHz orband)
100 … 180 MHz<-45 dBc (unmodulated carrier< -45 dBc, unmodulated carrier,harmonics, out of band)out of band
±2 x 10-8 (-30 °C ... 60 °C, after warm up), aging: ±1 x 10-9 per day, ±1 x 10-7 per year
Max. Range:
500 ksps … 80 Msps (depending on firmware option)
Step size:
1 sps
Outer BCH Code:FEC-Frames
nldpc = 64800 (normal FEC Frame)
nldpc = 16200 (short FEC Frame)
Inner LDPC Code:
QPSK
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
8PSK
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
16APSK
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK
3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Physical Layer Framing:yesPhysical Layer Signaling:
yes
Pilots Insertion:
on / off
Physical Layer Scrambling:
N = 0 … 262141
all according ETSI EN 302307
Outer Reed Solomon Coding:
188/204, T=8
Convolutional Interleaving:
Depth I =12
Inner Coding depending on
BPSK or QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8 (Convolutional K=7)
Firmware Option:
8PSK 2/3, 5/6, 8/9 (Pragmatic Trellis)(according ETSI EN 300421, 301210)
16QAM 3/4, 7/8 (Pragmatic Trellis)(SK-TS only)
DVB-CID according to ETSI TS 103 129
 = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20 according ETSI EN 302307
 = 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 (with Firmware Option …S)
CRC-8 Encoder:yesMerger/Slicer:
yes
yes
Baseband Header Insertion:
yesStream Adaption:yes(according ETSI EN 302307)(SK-DV, SK-TS only)
Baseband Scrambling:
Transport Stream Adaption
yes
Randomizationyes(according ETSI EN 300421)(SK-TS only)
SK-xx-Lx-xx:
SK-xx-Vx/Lx-xx:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

1x L-band output
1x VHF-band output
1x L-band output
VHF-band Output
50 … 180 MHz
1 Hz
-70
-80
-88
-90
-100
-115

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Transport Stream Inputs:

Multiple Transport Stream Input
Operation:
Transport Stream Frames Size:
Packet Stuffing:

Still Picture Playout:

Demodulator Part of Modem Type:
Signal Inputs:

IF-Input Frequency:
IF-Input Characteristics:

Symbol Rate:
Demodulation / Decoding
DVB-S2:

Demodulation / Decoding
DVB-S:

Signal Spectrum Mask:
Transport Stream Output:

Transport Stream Frame Size:

2x ASI (BNC female 75 ) (SK-DV only)
Supporting 1 Multiple Transport Stream Input (auto switching dual input)
With option MT2:
2x ASI (BNC female 75 ) (SK-DV only)
Supporting 2 Multiple Transport Stream Inputs or 1 Multiple Transport Stream (auto switching dual input)
Additionally with option TI1 or TI2 up to two individual Transport Stream over IP Inputs (Connector RJ-45,
100/1000 Mbps, auto sensing), IPv4, UDP and RTP support, FEC according SMPTE 2022 1/2,
Jitter tolerance 1… 500 ms, Conversion TS over IP to TS.
(SK-DV, SK-TS only)
Individual modulation and FEC (MODCOD) configuration per TS input, capacity calculator, capacity limitation per
TS input can be activated. Input stream synchronization and Null-Packet deletion according to ETSI EN 302307,
Annex D.2, D.3.
(SK-DV, SK-TS only)
188 or 204 bytes(SK-DV, SK-TS only)
TS Null packet or TS All Zero packet insertion(SK-TS only)or Dummy PLFRAME insertion(SK-IP, SK-DV only),when the data rate to transmit is higher than the data rate at the data input.
Null packet deletion can be enabled to remove incoming null packets(SK-TS only).
PCR (program clock reference) correction (with Null packet insertion/deletion) for max 250 PID streams with PCRs
included (SK-TS only, not supported in case of DVB-S2 multiple input stream operatio).
(SK-DV, SK-TS only)
As standard a color bar pattern is transmitted with main profile at main level (MPML) MPEG-2 encoding, 4:3
aspect ratio, 25 Hz frame rate, interlaced (suitable for PAL or SECAM). As option an alternative, customized still
picture can be loaded (different content, different aspect ratio, different frame rate).
(SK-DV, SK-TS only)
SK-IP / SK-DV / SK-TS
2x L-band input (950 … 2150 MHz), can be alternatively enabled
1x VHF-band input (50 … 180 MHz)
1x L-band input (950 … 2150 MHz), can be alternatively enabled
VHF-band Input
L-band Input
50 … 180 MHz
950 … 2150 MHz
Impedance:
Impedance:
50  or 75 
75 
Return Loss:
Return Loss:> 16 dB> 13 dB
Input Power:
Input Power:-60 dBm … -15 dBm-70 dBm … -20 dBm(total aggregate power)(total aggregate power)
IF-Connector:
IF-Connector:
BNC female
2x F female,
input selectable
LNB DC-Feed:
13.5V or 18 VA (450mA) switchable,
22 kHz tone on/off, DISEqC 1.1
short circuit protected
Max. Range:
500 ksps … 80 Msps
Step size:
1 sps
Outer BCH Code:FEC-Frames
nldpc = 64800 (normal FEC Frame)
nldpc = 16200 (short FEC Frame)
Inner LDPC Code:
QPSK
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
8PSK
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
16APSK
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK
3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Demodulator auto detection:
Modulation- and FEC-type, pilots on/off are automatically detected
Physical Layer Scrambling:
N = 0 … 262141
all according ETSI EN 302307
Outer Reed Solomon Code:188/204, T=8
Convolutional Interleaving:
Depth I=12
Inner Code:QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8 (Convolutional K=7)
automatically selected
all according ETSI EN 300421(SK-DV, SK-TS only) = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20 according ETSI EN 302307
 = 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 (compatible)
2x ASI (BNC female 75 )
Supporting Single Transport Stream Operation or 1 Multiple Transport Stream Operation (Dual Output)
Processing of 2 Multiple Transport Streams (can be assigned arbitrarily to Output) (Option MT2)
Up to 6 x RTP/UDP IP over Ethernet according to IETF RFC 2250
Support of Null Packet Reinsertion according to ETSI EN 302 307 Annex G.3(SK-DV, SK-TS only)
188 bytes(SK-DV, SK-TS only)

SK-xx-xx-L75:
SK-xx-xx-Vx/L75:

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Common Parameters:
Baseband Channels:
OptiACM:BB Traffic Shaper:
Data Interface:
IP Data Rate:
Network Operation:

Data Encapsulation:
IP Traffic Shaper:

Transport Stream Security(Option BI):

Broadcast Predistortion (Option XB)
Extended Predistortion (Option XE):

Monitoring and Control Interface:

Alarm Interface:
Mute Input:
Internal Fan
Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
User Interface:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:

Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

SK-IP / SK-DV / SK-TS
16 baseband channel with separate DVB-S2 baseband settings(MODCOD, FEC frame length, pilots, encapsulation type, multistream ID, timeout)(SK-IP, SK-DV only)
CCM / VCM / ACM functionality for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint links
16 ACM channels with separate MODCOD range and Es/N0 sensitivity
ACM channels arbitrary assignable to baseband channels(SK-IP, SK-DV only)
Baseband channel limits based on symbol rate for virtual share of the carrier
Guaranteed and limited bandwidth individually configurable(SK-IP, SK-DV only)
Ethernet (1xRJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing)up to 356 Mbps or 80000 pps(SK-IP, SK-DV only)
Layer 2:
Bridge (Ethernet frame transmission)
STP/RSTP
Layer 3:
Bridge/Router (IP packet transmission), IPv4, IPv6
256 IP/subnet routes per port
16 DVB-S2 baseband channels(SK-IP, SK-DV only)
Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE) according ETSI TS 102606
Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE) according to ETSI EN 301192(SK-IP, SK-DV only)
64 independent rules
Guaranteed and limited bandwidths
Fixed or dynamically integrated into ACM (bind to MODCOD)
Match criteria: source/destination IP subnet, source MAC, UDP/TCP port ranges, TOS/DS field, packet size
(Active IP Traffic shaper reduces max. packet rate to typ. 50000 pps)
(SK-IP, SK-DV only)
BISS-E Scrambler on transmit side, compliant to EBU Tech 3292 rev. 2(SK-DV, SK-TS only)
For use with unit supporting 1 Multiple Transport Stream input.
Supports Single or Multi Program Streams in BISS Mode 0, 1 and E
BISS Mode 0:
no scrambling, MPEG transport stream is transferred untouched
BISS Mode 1:
MPEG transport stream is scrambled using 12-hexadecimal-character Clear Session Word
BISS Mode E:
MPEG transport stream is scrambled using a session word which is derived from a
16-hexadecimal-character Encrypted Session Word and 14-hexadecimal-character Injected
Identifier
Max. input rate for Clear Session Word and Encrypted Session Word:- 10 times per 5 minutes- 1 time per 10 seconds
Important note: Option BI operates exclusively with single stream operation.
Hardware and signal processing can be enabled through customer field selectable firmware options.
An external windows PC is required to run the application program, which optimizes the predistortion parametersin the background of live transmissions (if activated), by reading information from a reference demodulator. For allcommunication between the reference demodulator, the application program and the modulator IP connectivity is
used.
Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps auto sensing) IPv4, IPv6, connector RJ-45
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing) IPv4, IPv6, connector RJ-45
Protocol:Multipoint
Connection:
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing) IPv4, IPv6, connector RJ-45
Alarm: two potential free contacts (DPDT),
Mute Input: TTL logic input with internal pull up
Connector DSUB09
FAN included
0 °C ... 50 °C operating-30 °C ... 80 °C storage< 95 % non condensing
LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max, 50 … 60 Hz
Typ.: 65 VA / 45 W,
Max 190 W (with option DC24, DC power on)
Max 300 W (with option DC48, DC power on)
IEC C142 x 3.15 A time-lag fuse (standard)
2x5A
time lag fuse (with option DC24 or DC48)
483 x 44 x 470 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 8 kg
(standard)
approx. 10 kg (with option DC24 or DC48)
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Order Information:
SK-[Device Type]-[Output Band Output Imp]-[Input Band Input Imp]-[Hardware Options]
Device Types:
IP
DVB-S2 IP Modem
DV
DaVid Technology Modem (combination of TS and IP into one carrier)TS
DVB-S/S2 Transport Stream Modem
Hardware Options are:
DC24 24 V DC power on L-band output
DC48 48 V DC power on L-band output
TI1
one TS over IP input interface
TI2
two TS over IP input interfaces
BI
BISS scrambling and descrambling for Transport Stream
MT2
Support of 2 Multiple Transport Stream inputs and outputs

Cannot be combined with:
DC48
DC24
TI2
TI1
MT2
BI

Available for:
SK-IP, SK-DV, SK-TS
SK-IP, SK-DV, SK-TS
SK-DV, SK-TS
SK-DV, SK-TS
SK-DV, SK-TS
SK-DV, SK-TS

Soiftware Options are:
BBO Baseband frame input and output
XB
Broadcast Predistortion
XE
Extended Predistortion

Cannot be combined with:-

Available for:
SK-IP, SK-DV, SK-TS
SK-IP, SK-DV, SK-TS
SK-IP, SK-DV, SK-TS

Modulation options as per following table:
Modulation
Option
- P2L
- P2N
- P2M
- P2H
- P2E
- A2L
- A2N
- A2M
- A2H
- A2E
- …S

Max Symbol Rate,
Supported Modulation Types and other Features
DVB-S215 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK
30 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK
45 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK
60 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK
80 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK
15 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
30 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
45 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
60 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
80 Msps, QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSKSupport of Roll-Off-Filters down to 5%

Software Options are not part of the device order code and will be listed separately
Examples:
SK-IP-L50-L75-DC24
SK-IP-V50/L50-V75/L75
SK-DV-V75/L50-V75/L75

IP Modem with L-band Output 50  and L-band Input 75 , DC24 Volt
IP Modem with VHF-band and L-band Output, VHF-band and L-band Input
DaVid Technology Modem with VHF-band and L-band Output and Input

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DVB-S2 Demodulator
SDD-IP / SDD-DV / SDD-TS

WORK Microwave’s high-speed DVB-S2 demodulator
SDD is designed to provide demodulation of DVB-S
and DVB-S2 signals.

Key features

DVB-S2 - ETSI EN 302 307-1
DVB-S - ETSI EN 300 421

The SDD-IP demodulator provides operators with aplatform for receiving IP/Ethernet data over DVB-S2
satellite connections. The device is the corresponding
demodulator unit to the DVB-S2 IP modem SK-IP andsupports low overhead Generic Stream Encapsulationand Multiprotocol Encapsulation. In combination with
the integrated support of OptiACM and VideoACM, thedemodulator provides adaptive or variable FEC andmodulation setting for point-to-point or point-tomultipoint applications.



DVB-S2 demodulation QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK /32APSK

DVB-S demodulation QPSKNormal and short FEC frames, pilots on or off(DVB-S2)



Physical layer framing with descrambling codes 0
to 262141 according to DVB-S2 standardAutomatic reception of Roll-Off: 35 %, 25 %,20 %, 15 %, 10 %, 5 %Symbol rates from 500 ksps to 110 Msps



Data rate max 356 Mbps



OptiACM and VideoACM

Gigabit Ethernet data interface

2 ASI Output Interfaces (SDD-TS / SDD-DV)



6 ASI Output Interfaces for up to 6 Multiple
Transport Streams (Option MT6)
(SDD-TS / SDD-DV)

Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE),
Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE)

Network layer 2 or layer 3 operationRemote control through RS232, RS422/485(2-wire or 4-wire) interfaces, TCP/IP over
Ethernet, Web browser interface, SNMP with
MIBs downloadable from the deviceSummary alarm output with dual change overswitch contacts

Operating temperature range 0° C to 50 °C(32 °F to 122 °F)

CE compliant

3 years warranty

The SDD-TS device can be used for receiving digital
video broadcast contribution or distribution signals as
MPEG transport streams and is suitable for a wide
range of applications, including video reception sites,
monitoring facilities, and program exchange points.
The SDD-DV device combines both operation types ina single device.
The demodulator has two L-band inputs in the range
from 950 to 2150 MHz or alternatively one L-band input
and one VHF-band input in the range from 50 to
180 MHz, with one input being selected. On L-band
inputs, LNBs can be powered directly.

Operating and control – easy integration into
your system
The configuration of the demodulator can be controlled
via the front panel keys or remotely via RS232,
RS422/485 and TCP/IP (over Ethernet). For the remotecontrol addressable packet-based commands, an
HTTP Web browser interface, or SNMP can be used.
Detailed monitoring of system parameters is possible.

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Demodulator Type:
Signal Inputs:

Input Characteristics:

Symbol Rate:

Demodulation / Decoding
DVB-S2:

Demodulation / Decoding
DVB-S:

OptiACM:
Signal Spectrum Mask:
Data Interfaces:

Data Rate:
Network Operation:
Data Encapsulation:
Transport Stream Output:

Transport Stream Frame Size:
Transport Stream Security:(Option BI)

DVB-S2 Baseband Frame Output:(Option BBO)
DVB-S2 CCSDS CADU Output:(Option CCSDS)

SDD-IP / SDD-DV / SDD-TS
2x L-band input (950..2150 MHz)
1x L-band input (950..2150 MHz),
1x VHF-band input (50..180 MHz), can be alternatively enabled
VHF-band Input
L-band Input
Frequency:
50 … 180 MHz
Frequency:
950 … 2150 MHz
Impedance:
Impedance:
50  or 75 
75 
Return Loss:
Return Loss:> 16 dB> 13 dB
Input Power:
Input Power:-60 dBm … -15 dBm-70 dBm … -20 dBm(total aggregate power)(total aggregate power)
IF-Connector:
IF-Connector:
BNC female
F femaleLNB DC-Feed:13.5 V or 18 V (450 mA) switchable,
22 kHz tone on/off, DISEqC 1.1
short circuit protected
Max. Range:
500 ksps … 110 Msps (QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK)
500 ksps … 80 Msps (32APSK)
1 sps
Step size:
Outer BCH Code:FEC-Frames nldpc = 64800 (normal FEC Frame)
nldpc = 16200 (short FEC Frame)
Inner LDPC Code:
QPSK
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
8PSK
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
16APSK
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK
3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Demodulator auto detection:
Modulation- and FEC-type, pilots on/off are automatically detected
Physical Layer Scrambling:
N = 0 … 262141
all according ETSI EN 302307-1
Outer Reed Solomon Code:188/204, T=8
Convolutional Interleaving:
Depth I=12
Inner Code:QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8 (Convolutional K=7)
automatically selected
all according ETSI EN 300421(SDD-TS only)
CCM / VCM / ACM functionality for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint links
 = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20 according ETSI EN 302307-1, 301210
 = 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 (compatible)
1x Ethernet (RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing)2x ASI (BNC female 75 ; SDD-TS, SDD-DV only)
6x ASI (BNC female 75 ; SDD-TS, SDD-DV only; Option MT6)
up to 356 Mbps
Layer 2 (Ethernet frame reception) or Layer 3 (IP packet reception), IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack
Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE) according ETSI TS 102606 (SDD-IP, SDD-DV only)
Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE) according to ETSI EN 301192 (SDD-IP, SDD-DV only)
2x ASI (BNC female 75 ) (SDD-TS, SDD-DV only)
Supporting Single Transport Stream Operation or 1 Multiple Transport Stream Operation (Dual Output)
1x RTP/UDP IP over Ethernet according to IETF RFC 2250
With Option MT6 (SDD-TS, SDD-DV only):
Processing of 6 Multiple Transport Streams
Support of Null Packet Reinsertion according to ETSI EN 302 307 Annex G.3
6x ASI (BNC female 75 ) Outputs, can be assigned arbitrarily
Up to 6x RTP/UDP IP over Ethernet according to IETF RFC 2250
188 bytes (SDD-TS and SDD-DV only)
BISS-E Descrambler, compliant to EBU Tech 3292 rev.2(SDD-TS only)
Supports single or multi program transport stream in BISS Modes 0, 1 and E
BISS Mode 0:
no descrambling, MPEG transport stream is transferred untouched
BISS Mode 1:
MPEG transport stream is descrambled using 48-bit Clear Session Word
BISS Mode E:
MPEG transport stream is descrambled using 64-bit Encrypted Session Word and 56-bit
Injected Identifier
Max. input rate for Session Words:
1 time per 10 seconds
10 times per 5 minutes
SDD-xx-L75:
SDD-xx-Vx/L75:

Important note: Option BI operates exclusively with single stream operation
Instead of Transport Stream over ASI (SDD-TS, SDD-DV only)
RTP/UDP IP over Ethernet, Jumbo Frames over GbE (SDD-IP, SDD-DV only)
Streaming of CADU frames according to CCSDS blue book 131. 3-B -1
Automatic detection of CADU packet size
RTP/UDP IP over Ethernet, Jumbo Frames over GbE, one CADU frame per IP packet (SDD-IP, SDD-DV only)
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SDD-IP / SDD-DV / SDD-TS
Monitoring and Control Interface:

Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:
Protocol:Connection:

SNMP
UDP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing),IPv4, IPv6, connector RJ-45
HTTP (web browser interface)
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing), IPv4, IPv6,connector RJ-45
Multipoint
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing), IPv4, IPv6,connector RJ-45
Alarm: two potential free contacts (DPDT), Connector DSUB09
0 °C ... 50 °C operating-30 °C ... 80 °C storage<95 % non condensing
LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 2 function keys
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90…264 V AC max, 50…60 Hz
Typ.: 35 VA / 25 W
IEC C142 x 2 A time-lag fuse
483 x 44 x 470 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 5.5 kg

Alarm Interface:Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
User Interface:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

Specifications are subject to change

Order Information:
SDD-[Device Type]-[Input Band Input Imp]-[Hardware Options]
Device Types:
IP
DVB-S2 IP Demodulator
DV
DaVid Technology Demodulator (switchable combination of TS and IP)
TS
DVB-S/S2 Transport Stream Demodulator
Hardware Options are:
BI
BISS decryption
MT6
Support of 6 Multiple Transport Stream outputs

Cannot be combined with:
MT6
BI

Software Options are:Cannot be combined with:
BBO
Baseband frame output
CCSDS
Output of CCSDS CADU frames
Software Options are not part of the device order code and will be listed separately
Examples:SDD-TS-L75
SDD-IP-L75
SDD-IP-V75/L75

Available for:SDD-DV, SDD-TS
SDD-DV, SDD-TS
Available for:SDD-IP, SDD-DV, SDD-TS
SDD-IP, SDD-DV

DVB-S/S2 TS Demodulator with L-band Input 75 
DVB-S2 IP Demodulator with L-band Input 75 
DVB-S2 IP Demodulator with VHF-band and L-band Input

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DVB Satellite Broadcast Modulator
70/140 MHz IF Output
L-band Output

Fully compliant with DVB standards, the DVB Satellite
Broadcast Modulator supports a wide range of DTH
broadcast, video contribution, and distribution
applications over satellite.

point or point-to-multipointtransmissions.

Through an advanced feature set, the broadcast
modulator helps operators get the most out ofexpensive satellite bandwidth, optimize data transport,
and considerably improve satellite signal quality.

Broadcast Predistortion and Extended Predistortion –operating in the background during regulartransmission – mitigates the negative effects in thefilters and amplifiers of satellites by automaticallycompensating for linear and non linear distortions.
Subsequently the satellite link can be operated withless back off/higher power and a higher signal-to-noise
ratio increases beam coverage ensuring higher
throughput and availability for the satellite operator.

Innovative features include Carrier ID, DVB-S2
multistream, TSoIP, and wideband (up to 80 Mbaud).
In addition, the DVB Satellite Broadcast Modulator
platform supports next-generation DVB-S2X, providing
operators with a future-proof solution.

MPEG transport stream input – L-band or IF
output
The modulator accepts MPEG transport streams on
ASI, SPI, or TS over IP inputs from a video encoder or
MPEG multiplexer and provides a DVB-S, DVB-S2 or
DVB-S2X modulated carrier output between 50 to
180 MHz or L-band. Additionally a baseband frame
input is available for VCM and ACM modes incombination
withexternal
multiplexers
andencapsulators.

High signal integrity
Low spurious emissions make the modulator perfect for
use in environments with demanding requirements, likehigh-power video uplinks. Sophisticated temperaturecompensation guarantees output stability over a very
wide temperature range.

VideoACM
An integrated VideoACM controller provides adaptive
or variable FEC and modulation setting for point-to-

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Transport

StreamPredistortion

Flexibility, backward compatibility
Mode adaptation, FEC encoding, and modulation iscompliant with the DVB-S2/S2X standard ETSI EN
302307. QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK and 64APSK
modulation is available. For backward compatibility, themodulator also supports BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM
modulation according to the DVB-S standards ETSI EN
300421 and 301210. Using the modulator, carriers withvery low symbol rates (e.g. 8 ksps) up to 80 Msps canbe transmitted.

Operating and control – easy integration into
your system
The modulator can be operated via push buttons on thefront panel using intuitive display menus or via remotecontrol (RS232, RS422/485 and TCP/IP over
Ethernet). Detailed monitoring of the system status anda summary alarm output (dual change over switch
contacts) are provided. For the remote control
addressable, packet-based commands are used.
Remote monitoring and control through SNMP, and a
Web browser interface is available.

Not recommended for new designs. Alternative device: AT-61

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WORK Microwave can customize any product to meet
an operator’s exact specifications.

VideoACM support

Baseband frame input for VCM operation andconnection to external encapsulators etc.

Key features

Null packet insertion and deletion with PCR
correction

Still picture playout; customized picture content
can be loaded to the modulator unitSymbol rates from 8 ksps to 80 Msps



Data rate max 213 Mbps per ASI Interface

Data rate max 356 Mbps with SPI Interface

Remote control through RS232, RS422/485(2-wire or 4-wire) interfaces, TCP/IP over
Ethernet, Web browser interface, SNMP with
MIBs downloadable from the device

DVB-S2X - ETSI EN 302 307-2
DVB-S2- ETSI EN 302 307-1
DVB-DSNG - ETSI EN 301 210
DVB-S- ETSI EN 300 421
DVB-S2X modulations:
QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK / 64APSK /128 APSK / 256APSK
normal, short and linear

DVB-S2 modulations:
QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
normal, short

DVB-S and DVB-DSNG:QPSK / 8PSK / 16QAM modulation

Summary alarm output with dual change overswitch contacts



DVB Carrier ID - ETSI TS 103 129

Transmit mute input



Broadcast Predistortion including automatic groupdelay and dynamic constellation predistortion for
QPSK and 8PSK (option XB)



10 MHz Reference OCXO includedL-band Monitor Output

Extended operating temperature range option-30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F)

CE compliant

3 years warrantyExtended Predistortion including automatic groupdelay and static constellation predistortion up to
32APSK (option XE)

Optional BISS-E encryption, supports multi
program transport stream

Physical layer framing with scrambling codes 0 to
262141 according to DVB-S2 standardRoll-Off: 35 %, 25 %, 20 %, 15 %, 10 %, 5 %Adjustable digital slope equalizer

Low spurious output



An output signal multiplexer integrated within the
L-band version allows to combine the modulated
signal, the 10 MHz reference signal and DC
power (option DC24 or DC48) to drive an external
power block upconverter

Dual ASI interfaces with automatic cable equalizer
and auto-switchover

DVB-S2 Multistream support with capacity
management with two input streams supported.
Optional a hex ASI interface is available, including
3x2 auto redundancy switchover (option MT6)

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Open questions, demo units
If you need more information about WORK
Microwave’s satellite modulators or if you would like tohave demo a unit, please contact us via e-mail:sales@work-microwave.com or call us. We are glad toassist you.

Not recommended for new designs. Alternative device: AT-61

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Modulator Type:
IF-Output Frequency:
Frequency Resolution:
Phase Noise:
10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
IF-Output Characteristics:

Monitoring Output(on front panel):L-band Monitoring:(on rear panel):

Spurious Outputs:
Frequency Stability:
Symbol Rate:
Clock Stability:
Data Rate:

Modulation / Encoding
DVB-S2X:

HDM2-Vx / SDM2-Vx
50 … 180 MHz

HDM2-Lx / SDM2-Lx
950 … 2150 MHz

HDM2-Vx/Lx / SDM2-Vx/Lx
50 … 180 MHz and 950 … 2150 MHz(2 outputs, can be alternatively enabled)

1 Hz
-65
-75
see HDM2-Vx and HDM2-Lx
-88
-90
-100
-115
max. values in dBc/Hz
Impedance:
50  or 75  (VHF-band output)
50  or 75  (L-band output)
Return Loss:> 16 dB
Output Power:-25 dBm … 5 dBm, 0.1 dB steps (V-Band output)-30 dBm ... 0 dBm, 0.1 dB steps (L-band output)
Accuracy:± 0.5 dB
Stability:± 0.5 dB
Output Power muted:<-85 dBm
Connector:
BNC female (V-Band output)
N female (L-band output 50 )
F female (L-band output 75 )
DC supply over L-band output:
24 V DC or 48 V DC, max 4 A, switchable (option DC24 or DC48)
10 MHz reference over L-band output:
1.5 ±1.5 dBm, switchable
Output Power:-20 dB of IF Output
on SDM2-Vx / HDM2-Vx and
HDM2-Vx-Lx / SDM2-Vx-Lx-20 dB of L-band Output
on SDM2-Lx / HDM2-Lx and
Impedance:
50 
Return Loss:>20 dB
Connector:
SMA female
Output Frequency:
1.4 GHzavailable only on HDM2-Vx / SDM2-Vx
Output Power:-45 dBm approx
andImpedance:
HDM2-Vx-Lx / SDM2-Vx-Lx
75 
Return Loss:>15 dB
Connector:
BNC female
Signal related:<-67 dBc (unmodulated carrier, in band)<-45 dBc (unmodulated carrier harmonics, out of band)±2 x 10-8 (-30 °C ... 60 °C, after warm up), aging: ±1 x 10-9 per day, ±1 x 10-7 per year
Max Range:
8 ksps … 80 Msps
Step size:
1 sps-8±2 x 10 (-30 °C ... 60 °C, after warm up), aging: ±1 x 10-9 per day, ±1 x 10-7 per year
3 kbps … 356 Mbps (SPI interface) *)3 kbps … 213 Mbps (ASI interface) *)10 kbps … 213 Mbps (TS over IP interface) *)*) max 170 Mbps, when BISS-1/E active
ModCods:
QSPK
13/45, 9/20, 11/20(normal FEC frame)
8PSK
23/36, 25/36, 13/18
16APSK
26/45, 3/5, 28/45, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90
32APSK
32/45, 11/15, 7/9
64APSK
11/15, 7/9, 4/5, 5/6
128APSK
3/4, 7/9
256APSK
32/45, 3/4
QPSK
11/45, 4/15, 14/45, 7/15, 8/15, 32/45
ModCods:
8PSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 32/45(short FEC frame)
16APSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 3/5, 32/45
32APSK
2/3, 32/45
8PSK
5/9-L, 26/45-L
ModCods linear:
16APSK
1/2-L, 8/15-L, 5/9-L, 3/5-L, 2/3-L(normal FEC frame)
32APSK
25/36-L
64APSK
32/45-L
256APSK
29/45-L, 2/3-L, 31/45-L, 11/15-L
all according to ETSI EN 302307-2
-70
-80
-88
-90
-100
-115

(devices with option MT6 limited to 32APSK)Modulation / Encoding
DVB-S2:Modulation / Encoding
DVB-S / DVB-DSNG:

Carrier ID:

ModCods:(normal and short FEC frame;
except 9/10 short FEC frame only)
Pilots Insertion:
Physical Layer Scrambling::
Outer Reed Solomon Coding:Convolutional Interleaving:
Inner Coding

QPSK
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
8PSK
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
16APSK
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK
3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
on / off
N = 0 … 262141
all according to ETSI EN 302307-1
188/204, T=8
Depth I =12
BPSK or QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8 (Convolutional K=7)
8PSK 2/3, 5/6, 8/9 (Pragmatic Trellis)
16QAM 3/4, 7/8 (Pragmatic Trellis)

DVB-CID according to ETSI TS 103 129
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Signal Spectrum Mask:
Transport Stream Inputs:

Multiple Transport Streams:

Baseband Frame Input:

Transport Stream Security(Option BI):

Transport Stream Frames Size:
Packet Stuffing:

Still Picture Playout:

Compliant with Standards:
Broadcast Predistortion (Option XB)
Extended Predistortion (Option XE):

Monitoring:
Monitoring and Control Interface:

Alarm Interface:
Mute Input:
Temperature Range:

Relative Humidity:
User Interface:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:

Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

 = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05
DVB-SPI (DSUB25 female) and Dual DVB-ASI-electrical (2 x Connector BNC female, Impedance 75 , cable EQ)
auto switching selectable between input 1 and 2 in case of ASI signal interruption, ASI data missing
support of 2 TS multiple input streams (except with option BI)
Alternatively with option MT6, 6 DVB ASI electrical interfaces (6 x Connector BNC female, Impedance 75 , cable EQ)
3 pairs of auto switching inputs or 6 individual inputs for multiple transport stream support
Additionally with option TI1 or TI2 up to two individual Transport Stream over IP Inputs (Connector RJ-45,
100/1000 Mbps, auto sensing), IPv4, UDP and RTP support, FEC according SMPTE 2022 1/2,
Jitter tolerance 1… 500 ms, Conversion TS over IP to ASI, internally bridged with option MT6, external bridging for allother versions.
Individual modulation and FEC (MODCOD) configuration per TS input
Capacity calculator/limitation per TS input can be activatedInput stream synchronization and Null-Packet deletion according to ETSI EN 302307-1, Annex D.2, D.3.
Through DVB-ASI inputs or DVB-SPI input alternatively to Transport stream input, configurable
Support of VCM/ACM in band signaling according to ETSI EN 302307-1, Annex I.2
Flow control signal available as LVDS Output signal on DVB-SPI connector or RS232 Signal on DVB-SPI connector(Option BBR)
BISS-E Scrambler, compliant to EBU Tech 3292 rev. 2
Supports single or multi program transport streams in BISS Mode 0, 1 and E
BISS Mode 0:
no scrambling, MPEG transport stream is transferred untouched
BISS Mode 1:
MPEG transport stream is scrambled using 12-hexadecimal-character Clear Session Word
BISS Mode E:
MPEG transport stream is scrambled using a session word which is derived from a
16-hexadecimal-character Encrypted Session Word and 14-hexadecimal-character Injected
Identifier
Max. input rate for Clear Session Word and Encrypted Session Word:- 10 times per 5 minutes- 1 time per 10 seconds
Important note: Option BI operates exclusively with single stream operation. Devices with option BI do not contain theotherwise included support for 2 input streams!
188 or 204 bytes
TS Null packet or TS All Zero packet insertion (DVB-S, DVB-DSNG, DVB-S2) or Dummy PLFRAME insertion (DVB-S2
only), when the data rate to transmit is higher than the data rate at the data input.
Null packet deletion can be enabled to remove incoming null packets.
PCR (program clock reference) correction (with Null packet insertion/deletion) for max 250 PID streams with PCRs
included.
Not supported in case of DVB-S2 multiple input stream operation.
As standard a color bar pattern is transmitted with main profile at main level (MPML) MPEG-2 encoding, 4:3 aspectratio, 25 Hz frame rate, interlaced (suitable for PAL or SECAM). As option an alternative, customized still picture canbe loaded (different content, different aspect ratio, different frame rate).
ETSI EN 300421, ETSI EN 301210, ETSI EN 302307-1 and -2, ETSI TS 103129
EN 50083-9 (ASI electrical, SPI Interface)
Hardware and signal processing can be enabled through customer field selectable firmware options.
An external windows PC is required to run the application program, which optimizes the predistortion parameters in the
background of live transmissions (if activated), by reading information from a reference demodulator. For allcommunication between the reference demodulator, the application program and the modulator IP connectivity is used.
Faults, stored faults with time stamps
Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing), IPv4, IPv6, connector RJ-45
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing), IPv4, IPv6, connector RJ-45
Protocol:Multipoint
Connection:
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing), IPv4, IPv6, connector RJ-45
Alarm: two potential free contacts (DPDT),
Mute Input: TTL logic input with internal pull up
Connector DSUB09 female
HDM2: -30 °C ... 60 °C operating (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)
SDM2: 0 °C ... 50 °C operating-30 °C ... 80 °C storage<95 % non condensing
SDM2: LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
HDM2: VFD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max, 50 … 60 Hz
2x 100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90 … 264 V AC max, 50 … 60 Hz (with option 2PSU)
Typ.: 38 VA / 25 W without BUC Power and TSOIP modules
Max 170 W (with option DC24, DC power on)
Max 280 W (with option DC48, DC power on)
IEC C142 x 2 A (or 2.5 A) time-lag fuse
2 x 5 A time lag fuse (with option DC24 or DC 48)
483 x 44 x 470 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19")
approx. 8 kg
approx. 10 kg (with option DC24 or DC 48)
Specifications are subject to change

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Order Information:
HDM2-[Output Band and Impedance]-[Options] or SDM2-[Output Band and Impedance]-[Hardware Options]
Modulator with VHF-band or L-band output
HDM2-V[Impedance]/L[Impedance]-[Options] or SDM2-V[Impedance]/L[Impedance]-[Hardware Options]
Modulator with VHF-band and L-band output
Hardware Options are:
VFD
DC24
DC48
TI1
TI2
MT6
2PSU

VFD display, standard with HDM2-type devices
24 V DC power on L-band output
48 V DC power on L-band output
one TS over IP input interface
two TS over IP input interfaces
Support of 6 Multiple ASI Input streams
Dual Power Supply

Software Options are:
BI
BISS scrambling
XB
Broadcast Predistortion
XE
Extended Predistortion
Software Options are not part of the device order code and will be listed separately
Examples:SDM2-V75
SDM2-L50
HDM2-V75
SDM2-V75/L50-TI2-MT6

Cannot be combined with:
DC48
DC24
TI2
TI1
BI, BBR
DC24, DC48

Requires:
FAN
FAN
-

Cannot be combined with:
MT6-

Requires:-

Modulator with VHF-band Output 75 
Modulator with L-band Output 50 , extended temperature range
Modulator with VHF-band Output 75 , extended temperature range
Modulator with VHF-band and L-band output with
2 TS over IP inputs, support of 6 multiple input streams

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DVB Satellite Modulator-Upconverter
Wide C-, X-, Ku-, K-, Ka-band

Our high-speed DVB Modulator-Upconverter series
combines WORK
Microwave’s
fifth-generation
upconverters with a DVB modulator in a single housing,providing operators with significant cost and spacesavings. No extra modulator is required. Ideal use
cases include fixed satellite ground stations as well as
in satellite newsgathering (SNG) vehicles, fly-aways,
and other mobile or portable applications.

New approach – better solution
Traditionally, two separate units are in use for highpower TV uplinks that require low spurious emissions:a modulator plus a conventional upconverter. WORK
Microwave’s combined modulator and converter
concept allows both units to exist in one housing. Thisapproach provides a very low spurious signal over thewhole frequency band and reduced group delay
characteristics. This is a significant advantage
compared with combined L-band modulator/block
converters. For each frequency band the entire
bandwidth range is covered e.g. for Ku-band, 12.7514.50GHz is supported.

MPEG transport stream input-RF output
The unit accepts MPEG transport streams on ASI, SPI,
or TS over IP inputs from a video encoder or MPEG
multiplexer and provides a DVB-S/S2/S2X modulated
carrier in the C-, X-, Ku-, K- or Ka-band which can bedirectly connected to a high-power amplifier.
Additionally a baseband frame input is available for
VCM and ACM operation in combination with external
multiplexers or encapsulators.

High signal integrity
Low spurious emissions make the modulatorupconverters perfect for use in environments withdemanding requirements, like high-power video
uplinks. Sophisticated temperature compensation

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guarantees gain stability over a very wide temperature
range.

Predistortion
Broadcast Predistortion and Extended Predistortion –operating in the background during regulartransmission – mitigates the negative effects in thefilters and amplifiers of satellites by automaticallycompensating for linear and non linear distortions.
Subsequently the satellite link can be operated withless back off/higher power and a higher signal-to-noise
ratio increases beam coverage ensuring higher
throughput and availability for the satellite operator.

Flexibility, backward compatibility
Mode adaptation, FEC encoding, and modulation iscompliant with the DVB-S2/S2X standard ETSI EN
302307. QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK, 64APSK
modulation is available. For backward compatibility, themodulator also supports BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM
modulation according to the DVB-S standards ETSI EN
300421 and 301210. Using the modulator, carriers withvery low symbol rates (e.g., 8 ksps) up to 80 Msps canbe transmitted.

Operating and control – easy integration into
your system
The converters can be operated via push buttons on
the front panel using intuitive display menus or via
remote control (RS232, RS422/485, TCP/IP over
Ethernet). Detailed monitoring of the system status anda summary alarm output (dual change over switch
contacts) are provided. For remote control,
addressable, packet-based commands are used.
Remote monitoring and control through SNMP and a
Web browser interface is available.

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DVB-S2 Multistream support with capacity
management with two input streams supported.
Optional hex ASI interface available, including 3x2
auto redundancy switchover (option MT6)

We offer specials as follows:Transport Stream over IP inputs (option TI1, TI2)



Dual- or Tri-Band versions

VideoACM supportCustomized M&C interface and control syntax

Extended storage or operating temperature range.

Baseband Frame Input for VCM operation andconnection to external encapsulators, etc

Military versions for hostile environment (shock,vibration, humidity)Null packet insertion and deletion with PCR
correctionOutdoor units

Still picture playout; customized picture content
can be loaded to the modulator unit

Key Features

Symbol rates from 8 ksps to 80 Msps



Data rate max approx. 213 Mbps per ASI
InterfaceData rate max 356 Mbps with SPI Interface

Remote control through RS232, RS422/485(2-wire or 4-wire) interfaces, TCP/IP over
Ethernet, Web browser interface, SNMP with
MIBs downloadable from the deviceSummary alarm output with dual change overswitch contact

Transmit mute input

10 MHz Reference OCXO included

Optional test output of modulated signal 990 MHz

Specials and OEM products
WORK Microwave can customize any product to meet
an operator’s exact specifications.

DVB-S2X - ETSI EN 302 307-2
DVB-S2- ETSI EN 302 307-1
DVB-DSNG - ETSI EN 301 210
DVB-S- ETSI EN 300 421



DVB-S2X modulations:
QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK / 64APSK /128APSK / 256APSK
normal, short and linear

DVB-S2 modulations:
QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
normal, short

DVB-S and DVB-DSNG:QPSK / 8PSK / 16QAM modulation

DVB Carrier ID - ETSI TS 103 129

Broadcast Predistortion including automatic groupdelay and dynamic constellation predistortion for
QPSK and 8PSK (option XB)

Extended operating temperature range option-30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F)

CE compliant

3 years warranty

Extended Predistortion including automatic groupdelay and static constellation predistortion up to
32APSK (option XE)

Open questions, demo units

Optional BISS-E encryption, supports multi
program transport stream

Physical layer framing with scrambling codes 0 to
262141 according to DVB-S2 standardRoll-Off: 35 %, 25 %, 20 %, 15 %, 10 %, 5 %Adjustable digital slope equalizer

Low spurious output

Dual ASI interfaces with automatic cable equalizer
and auto-switchover100

If you need more information about WORK
Microwave’s satellite modulators or if you would like tohave demo a unit, please contact us via e-mail:sales@work-microwave.com or call us. We are glad toassist you.

Not recommended for new designs.

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DVB Satellite Modulator-Upconverter
Indoor Unit
Wide C-, X-, Ku-, K-, Ka-band
Ka-Band available on request (contact factory)
Modulator-Upconverter Type:

RF-Output Frequency:
Frequency Resolution:
Phase Noise:

Conversion Scheme:
RF-Output Characteristics:

Test Output(Microwave Oscillator):

Monitoring Output(on front panel):L-band Test Output(Option LT)
Spurious Outputs:
Frequency Stability:
Reference Input:

Symbol Rate:
Clock Stability:
Data Rate:
Modulation / Encoding
DVB-S2X:

Modulation / Encoding
DVB-S2:Modulation / Encoding
DVB-S / DVB-DSNG:

10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz

VHM2CU-C / SM2CU-C
VHM2CU-X
VHM2CU-Ku / SM2CU-Ku
VHM2CU-K / SM2CU-K
Frequency bands shown here are examples, other frequencies from C through Ka band are available as well.
Dualband (e.g. CKu, KuK) or Triband versions (e.g. CXKu, CKuK) are also available
C-BandX-BandKu-Band
K-Band5.85 … 6.65 GHz
7.90 … 8.40 GHz
12.75 … 14.5 GHz
17.3 … 18.4 GHz
10 Hz
-55
-53
-50
-50
-75
-73
-70
-70
-85
-83
-80
-80
-87
-87
-85
-84
1)
1)
1)
-100
-98
-95
-95 1)-110 1)-108 1)-105 1)-105 1)
1)
max. values in dBc/ Hz
0°C ... 50°C, outside this temperature range degraded by max 5 dB.
IQ-Modulator at 2450 MHz, single up-conversion
Impedance:
50 
Return Loss:> 16 dB
Output Power:-25 dBm ... 5 dBm, 0.1 dB steps or -30 dBm ... 0 dBm , 0.1 dB steps *)Output Muting:> 70 dB (by command or sense input or by alarm condition)
RF-Connectors:
SMA female
8.3 … 9.1 GHz
10.35 … 10.85 GHz
15.2 … 16.95 GHz
14.85 … 15.95 GHz-7 ± 3 dBm-7 ± 3 dBm-7 ± 3 dBm-7 ± 3 dBm-13 ± 3 dBm *)-13 ± 3 dBm *)-13 ± 3 dBm *)-13 ± 3 dBm *)SMA female
SMA female
SMA female
SMA female*) valid for some dualband and all triband versions
Output Power:-20 dB of RF Output
Impedance:
50 
Return Loss:>20 dB
Connector:
SMA female
Frequency:
990 MHz
Level:-45 ± 3 dBm
Connector:
F female
Signal related:< -60 dBc (f < 2 MHz)< -70 dBc (f  2 MHz)±2 x 10-8 (-30 °C ... 60 °C, after warm up), aging: ±1 x 10-9 per day, ±1 x 10-7 per year
Frequency:
10 MHz or 5 MHz
Level:-3 … 10 dBm
internal, external, auto (senses reference input)
Modes:
BNC female
Connector:
Max Range,
8 ksps … 80 Msps
Step size:
1 sps-8±2 x 10 (-30 °C ... 60 °C, after warm up), aging: ±1 x 10-9 per day, ±1 x 10-7 per year
3 kbps … 213 Mbps (ASI interface) *)10 kbps … 213 Mbps (TS over IP interface) *)*) max 170 Mbps, when BISS-1/E active
ModCods:
QSPK
13/45, 9/20, 11/20(normal FEC frame)
8PSK
23/36, 25/36, 13/18
16APSK
26/45, 3/5, 28/45, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90
32APSK
32/45, 11/15, 7/9
64APSK
11/15, 7/9, 4/5, 5/6
128APSK
3/4, 7/9
256APSK
32/45, 3/4
ModCods:
QPSK
11/45, 4/15, 14/45, 7/15, 8/15, 32/45(short FEC frame)
8PSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 32/45
16APSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 3/5, 32/45
32APSK
2/3, 32/45
ModCods linear:
8PSK
5/9-L, 26/45-L(normal FEC frame)
16APSK
1/2-L, 8/15-L, 5/9-L, 3/5-L, 2/3-L
32APSK
25/36-L
64APSK
32/45-L
256APSK
29/45-L, 2/3-L, 31/45-L, 11/15-L
all according to ETSI EN 302307-2
ModCods:
QPSK
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
(normal and short FEC frame;
8PSK
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
except 9/10 short FEC frame only)
16APSK
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK
3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Pilots Insertion:
on / off
Physical Layer Scrambling:
N = 0 … 262141
all according to ETSI EN 302307-1
Outer Reed Solomon Coding:
188/204, T=8
Convolutional Interleaving:
Depth I =12
Inner Coding
BPSK or QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8 (Convolutional K=7)
8PSK 2/3, 5/6, 8/9 (Pragmatic Trellis)
16QAM 3/4, 7/8 (Pragmatic Trellis)
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Wide C-, X-, Ku-, K-, Ka-band
Ka-Band available on request (contact factory)
Carrier ID:
Signal Spectrum Mask:
Transport Stream Inputs:

Multiple Transport Streams:

Transport Stream Security(Option BI):

Transport Stream Frames Size:
Packet Stuffing:

Still Picture Playout:

Compliant with Standards:
Broadcast Predistortion (Option XB)
Extended Predistortion (Option XE):

Monitoring:
Monitoring and Control Interface:

Alarm Interface:
Mute Input:
Temperature Range:

Relative Humidity:
User Interface:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Mains Fuse:
Dimension and Weight:

DVB-CID according to ETSI TS 103219
 = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05
DVB-SPI (DSUB25 female) and Dual DVB-ASI-electrical (2 x Connector BNC female, Impedance 75 , cable EQ)
auto switching selectable between input 1 and 2 in case of ASI signal interruption, ASI data missing
support of 2 TS multiple input streams (except with option BI)
Alternatively with option MT6, 6 DVB ASI electrical interfaces (6 x Connector BNC female, Impedance 75 , cable EQ)
3 pairs of auto switching inputs or 6 individual inputs for multiple transport stream support
Additionally with option TI1 or TI2 up to two individual Transport Stream over IP Inputs (Connector RJ-45,
100/1000 Mbps, auto sensing), IPv4, UDP and RTP support, FEC according SMPTE 2022 1/2,
Jitter tolerance 1… 500 ms, Conversion TS over IP to ASI, internally bridged with option MT6, external bridging for allother versions.
Individual modulation and FEC (MODCOD) configuration per TS input
Capacity calculator/limitation per TS input can be activatedInput stream synchronization and Null-Packet deletion according to ETSI EN 302307-1, Annex D.2, D.3.
BISS-E Scrambler, compliant to EBU Tech 3292 rev. 2
Supports single or multi program transport streams in BISS Mode 0, 1 and E
BISS Mode 0:
no scrambling, MPEG transport stream is transferred untouched
BISS Mode 1:
MPEG transport stream is scrambled using 12-hexadecimal-character Clear Session Word
BISS Mode E:
MPEG transport stream is scrambled using a session word which is derived from a
16-hexadecimal-character Encrypted Session Word and 14-hexadecimal-character Injected
Identifier
Max. input rate for Clear Session Word and Encrypted Session Word:- 10 times per 5 minutes- 1 time per 10 seconds
Important note: Option BI operates exclusively with single stream operation. Devices with option BI do not contain theotherwise included support for 2 input streams!
188 or 204 bytes
TS Null packet or TS All Zero packet insertion (DVB-S, DVB-DSNG, DVB-S2) or Dummy PLFRAME insertion (DVB-S2
only), when the data rate to transmit is higher than the data rate at the data input.
Null packet deletion can be enabled to remove incoming null packets.
PCR (program clock reference) correction (with Null packet insertion/deletion) for max 250 PID streams with PCRs
included.
Not supported in case of DVB-S2 multiple input stream operation
As standard a color bar pattern is transmitted with main profile at main level (MPML) MPEG-2 encoding, 4:3 aspectratio, 25 Hz frame rate, interlaced (suitable for PAL or SECAM). As option an alternative, customized still picture canbe loaded (different content, different aspect ratio, different frame rate).
ETSI EN 300421, 301210, 302307-1 and 2,ETSI TS 103129
EN 50083-9 (ASI electrical, SPI Interface)
Hardware and signal processing can be enabled through customer field selectable firmware options.
An external windows PC is required to run the application program, which optimizes the predistortion parameters in the
background of live transmissions (if activated), by reading information from a reference demodulator. For allcommunication between the reference demodulator, the application program and the modulator IP connectivity is used.
Faults, stored faults with time stamps
Protocol:SNMP
Connection:
UDP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing), IPv4,connector RJ-45
Protocol:HTTP (web browser interface)
Connection:
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing), IPv4,connector RJ-45
Protocol:Multipoint
Connection:
RS232 or RS422/RS485 (configurable), connector DSUB09 female or
TCP/IP over Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, auto sensing), IPv4, connector RJ-45
Alarm: two potential free contacts (DPDT),
Mute Input: TTL logic input with internal pull up
Connector DSUB09 female
VHM2CU: -30 °C ... 60°C operating (10 minutes warm up at -30 °C)
VSM2CU: 0 °C ... 50°C operating-30 °C ... 80°C storage<95 % non condensing
VSM2CU: LCD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys
VHM2CU: VFD-Display 2 x 40 characters, 4 cursor keys, 4 function keys (Option VFD for SM2CU)
100 … 240 V AC nominal, 90…264 V AC max, 50…60 Hz
Typ: 45 VA / 30 W
IEC C142 x 2 A time-lag fuse
483 x 44 x 505 mm³ (WxHxD), 1 RU (19"), approx. 10 kg
Specifications are subject to change

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Order Information:

Hardware Options are:
VFD
LT
TI1
TI2
MT6

VSM2CU-[RF Band]-[Hardware Options]Single Band modulator-upconverter
VHM2CU-[RF Band]-[ Hardware Options]Single Band modulator-upconverter
VHM2CUx-[RF Band(s)]-[ Hardware Options]
Multiband modulator-upconverter
x=2: Dualband modulator-upconverter, x=3: Triband modulator-upconverter

VFD display, standard with VHM2CU-type devices
L-band test output
one TS over IP input interface
two TS over IP input interfaces
Support of 6 Multiple ASI Input streams

Software Options are:
BI
BISS scrambling
XB
Broadcast Predistortion
XE
Extended Predistortion
Software Options are not part of the device order code and will be listed separately

Examples:VHM2CU-Ku
VSM2CU2-KuK
VSM2CU3-CKuK

Cannot be combined with:
TI2
TI1
BI

Requires:-

Cannot be combined with:
MT6-

Requires:-Ku-band Modulator-Upconverter
Dualband Modulator-Upconverter KuK
Triband Modulator-Upconverter CKuK

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DVB Satellite Modulator
OEM Module SDMO

The DVB Satellite Modulator OEM Module SDMO
is a cost effective, high performance OEM solution
designed to be easily integrated into any kind of
platform.
The board is in compliance with DVB-S2X
standard offering an advanced feature set
including Carrier ID and symbol rates up to
80 Msps.
Benefiting from WORK Microwave’s years ofexperience in digital design the modulator board
has been developed to provide a highly compact
solution to fit into third-party vendors’ products
such as video encoders and fly-away systems.

Additionally the board will also serve for rackmount and module-based versions of WORK
Microwave’s A-Series product line.
The board’s design integrates all required
subsystems without compromising modulation
performance.
Furthermore,
low
power
consumption combined with intelligent housing
enable the module to be operated in challenging
thermal environments.
Available as standard size or customized
dimensions the SDMO is easily integrated into any
third-party products.

Key features

DVB-S2X - ETSI EN 302 307-2
DVB-S2- ETSI EN 302 307-1
DVB-DSNG - ETSI EN 301 210
DVB-S- ETSI EN 300 421
DVB-S2X modulations:
QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK / 64APSK /128APSK / 256APSK
normal, short and linearPhysical layer framing with scrambling codes 0 to
262141 according to DVB-S2 standardRoll-Off: 35 %, 25 %, 20 %, 15 %, 10 %, 5 %Adjustable digital slope equalizer

Dual ASI interfaces with automatic cable equalizer
and auto-switchover

DVB-S2 modulations:
QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
normal, short

DVB-S2 Multistream support with capacity
management with two input streams supported

DVB-S and DVB-DSNG:QPSK / 8PSK / 16QAM modulation

Null packet insertion and deletion with PCR
correction

Symbol rates from 8 ksps to 80 Msps



DVB Carrier ID - ETSI TS 103 129

Data rate max 213 Mbps per ASI Interface

Optional BISS-E encryption, supports multi
program transport streamExtended operating temperature range option-30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F)

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Modulator Type:
IF-Output Frequency:
Frequency Resolution
Phase Noise:
10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
IF-Output Characteristics:

Spurious Outputs:
Frequency/Clock Stability:
Symbol Rate:
Data Rate:
Modulation / Encoding
DVB-S2X:

Modulation / Encoding
DVB-S2:Modulation / Encoding
DVB-S / DVB-DSNG:

Carrier ID:
Signal Spectrum Mask:
Transport Stream Inputs:

Multiple Transport Streams:

Transport Stream Security(Option BI):

50 … 180 MHz (option V)

SDMO

950 … 2150 MHz

1 Hz
-70
-80
-88
-90
-100
-115

-65
-75
-88
-90
-100
-115

max. values in dBc/Hz
50 > 16 dB-25 dBm … 5 dBm, 0.1 dB steps (V-Band output)-30 dBm ... 0 dBm, 0.1 dB steps (L-band output)
Accuracy:± 0.5 dB
Stability:± 0.5 dB
Output Power muted:<-85 dBm
Connector:
SMA female
10 MHz reference over L-band output:
1.5 ±1.5 dBm, switchable
Signal related:<-67 dBc (unmodulated carrier, in band)<-45 dBc (unmodulated carrier harmonics, out of band)
Standard:±2 x 10-7 (0°C ... 50°C, after warm up), aging: ±2 x 10-8 per day, ±1 x 10-6 per year
Option EXT:
±2 x 10-8 (-30°C ... 60°C, after warm up), aging: ±1 x 10-9 per day, ±1 x 10-7 per year
Max Range:
8 ksps … 80 Msps
Step size:
1 sps
3 kbps … 213 Mbps (ASI interface) **) max 170 Mbps, when BISS-1/E active
ModCods:
QSPK
13/45, 9/20, 11/20(normal FEC frame)
8PSK
23/36, 25/36, 13/18
16APSK
26/45, 3/5, 28/45, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90
32APSK
32/45, 11/15, 7/9
64APSK
11/15, 7/9, 4/5, 5/6
128APSK
3/4, 7/9
256APSK
32/45, 3/4
QPSK
11/45, 4/15, 14/45, 7/15, 8/15, 32/45
ModCods:
8PSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 32/45(short FEC frame)
16APSK
7/15, 8/15, 26/45, 3/5, 32/45
32APSK
2/3, 32/45
8PSK
5/9-L, 26/45-L
ModCods linear:
16APSK
1/2-L, 8/15-L, 5/9-L, 3/5-L, 2/3-L(normal FEC frame)
32APSK
25/36-L
64APSK
32/45-L
256APSK
29/45-L, 2/3-L, 31/45-L, 11/15-L
all according to ETSI EN 302307-2
ModCods:
QPSK
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
(normal and short FEC frame;
8PSK
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
except 9/10 short FEC frame only)
16APSK
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK
3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Pilots Insertion:
on / off
Physical Layer Scrambling:
N = 0 … 262141
all according to ETSI EN 302307-1
Outer Reed Solomon Coding:
188/204, T=8
Convolutional Interleaving:
Depth I =12
Inner Coding
BPSK or QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8 (Convolutional K=7)
8PSK 2/3, 5/6, 8/9 (Pragmatic Trellis)
16QAM 3/4, 7/8 (Pragmatic Trellis)
DVB-CID according to ETSI TS 103 129
 = 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05
Dual DVB-ASI-electrical (2 x Connector MCX female, Impedance 75 , cable EQ)
auto switching selectable between input 1 and 2 in case of ASI signal interruption, ASI data missing
support of 2 TS multiple input streams (except with option BI)
Individual modulation and FEC (MODCOD) configuration per TS input
Capacity calculator/limitation per TS input can be activatedInput stream synchronization and Null-Packet deletion according to ETSI EN 302307-1, Annex D.2, D.3.
BISS-E Scrambler, compliant to EBU Tech 3292 rev. 2
Supports single or multi program transport streams in BISS Mode 0, 1 and E
BISS Mode 0:
no scrambling, MPEG transport stream is transferred untouched
BISS Mode 1:
MPEG transport stream is scrambled using 12-hexadecimal-character Clear Session Word
BISS Mode E:
MPEG transport stream is scrambled using a session word which is derived from a
16-hexadecimal-character Encrypted Session Word and 14-hexadecimal-character Injected
Identifier
Max. input rate for Clear Session Word and Encrypted Session Word:- 10 times per 5 minutes- 1 time per 10 seconds
Important note: Option BI operates exclusively with single stream operation. Devices with option BI do not contain theotherwise included support for 2 input streams!
Impedance:
Return Loss:
Output Power:

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Transport Stream Frames Size:
Packet Stuffing:

188 or 204 bytes
TS Null packet or TS All Zero packet insertion (DVB-S, DVB-DSNG, DVB-S2) or Dummy PLFRAME insertion (DVB-S2
only), when the data rate to transmit is higher than the data rate at the data input.
Null packet deletion can be enabled to remove incoming null packets.
PCR (program clock reference) correction (with Null packet insertion/deletion) for max 250 PID streams with PCRs
included.
Not supported in case of DVB-S2 multiple input stream operation.
As standard a color bar pattern is transmitted with main profile at main level (MPML) MPEG-2 encoding, 4:3 aspectratio, 25 Hz frame rate, interlaced (suitable for PAL or SECAM). As option an alternative, customized still picture canbe loaded (different content, different aspect ratio, different frame rate).
ETSI EN 300421, ETSI EN 301210, ETSI EN 302307-1 and -2, ETSI TS 103129
EN 50083-9 (ASI electrical, SPI Interface)
Faults, stored faults with time stamps
Protocol:Multipoint
Connection:
RS232 over 2.54 mm pin header
0°C ... 50 °C operating-30°C ... 60 °C operating with 10 minutes warm up at -30 °C (option EXT)
-30°C ... 80 °C storage<95 % non condensing
12 … 24 V DC nominal, 11 … 26 V DC max
Standard:
14 W typ.
Option EXT:
17 W typ.
2.54mm pin header
185 x 17 x 100 mm³ (WxHxD) standard module
185 x 25 x 100 mm³ (WxHxD) with cables and/or option EXT
approx. 0.45 kg

Still Picture Playout:

Compliant with Standards:
Monitoring:
Monitoring and Control Interface:Temperature Range:

Relative Humidity:
Mains Power Input:
Mains Power Consumption:
Mains Power Input Connector:
Dimension and Weight:

Specifications are subject to change

Order information:
SDMO-[hardware options]Hardware options are:
V
EXT
BI

additional VHF-band output
extended temperature range and clock stability
BISS scrambling

Cannot be combined with:-

Examples:SDMO-VSDMO-EXT

Modulator with 50  L-band output and 50  VHF-band output
Modulator with extended temperature range, including higher clock stability

Requires:-

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