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MPEG RF Signal Generator
RTX130B
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Features & Benefits
- Provides a Complete Solution
for QAM ITU-T J.83 Standards, Annex A (DVB-C), B, C, and VSB Signal
Generation by Integrating a QAM and VSB Modulator, Up-converter, and
MPEG Generator in a Portable Form Factor
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New: Integrated
IPTV and Video over IP Stress Test Generation for Hybrid STB Test,
or Migration from RF to IP Interface Technology
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New: Suite of Test Streams Provided as Standard and Optional Multiplexer
Software Provides Complete Stream Creation and Generation Tool Set
- Real-time Updating of Time Stamps and Time Tables for Error-free
Looping From Disk
- USB and GbE Interface for Loading of Transport
Streams for Optimum Flexibility in Storing and Managing Transport
Stream Libraries
- Integration with Automated Systems Enabled
by Ethernet Remote Control using SCPI (Standard Command for Programmable
Instruments) Command Set
- Quick and Easy Interpretation of
Complex Structures by Utilizing a Large Color Hierarchical Display
of Transport Stream Components
- Optional Tools for Transport
Stream Creation and Analysis to Support Compliance and Stress Testing
of Video Products Using MPEG-2 Technology
- Integrates with
Tektronix Monitoring Tools for Powerful and Cost-effective Transport
Stream Monitoring, and Error Recording
Applications
- QAM, VSB, and IPTV Consumer
Receiver Design and Manufacturing Test
- Evaluation of Professional
QAM, VSB, and IP Video Broadcast Equipment
- Performance Verification
of QAM, VSB, and IP Video Broadcast Systems
- Simulation of
Digital Terrestrial, Cable, and IPTV Broadcasting Transmission
- Scheduling of Stream Playout and Recording for Broadcast and
Production Line Applications
QAM
and VSB MPEG RF Signal Generator
Set-top Box manufacturers,
broadcasters, and cable operators are providing new, advanced services
to customers. These services require new consumer devices that have
embedded DVRs, HD tuners, advanced video decoders, data broadcast
capability, and telephony/internet connection to support advanced
service offerings. The tasks of software engineering and the time
scale for design verification and conformance testing are increasing
significantly with this advanced functionality.
RTX130B is
designed to meets these needs for:
- MPEG digital TV Set-top
Box, Integrated Digital TV, and MPEG consumer device software development
- Equipment manufacturers and broadcast operators who need a solution
for design evaluation and testing in their MPEG transmission environment
RTX130B Product Information
In the digital terrestrial
broadcasting and cable environment, powerful RF-modulated signal generation
functionality is required in a portable form factor for design, test,
and maintenance.
The RTX130B QAM and VSB RF Signal Generator
offers a flexible, affordable solution for design evaluation and conformance
testing of digital video products conforming to the DVB-C / ITU-T
J.83 standards, Annex A, B, C, and ATSC (8 VSB) standards for digital
terrestrial and cable TV systems.
Integrated ASI and IP generation
capability negates the need to purchase a separate ASI or IP Player
and provides a consistent user experience regardless of which physical
interface is used to generate streams:
- Supports ITU-T
J.83 standards, Annex A (DVB-C), B, C, and ATSC VSB, for modulation
of streams played from disk
- QAM modulation mode*1 of 16, 64, 256, and 8 VSB
- Frequency: 50 to 860 MHz in 12.5 kHz
steps
- 36/44 MHz IF output
- RF Output Level, 45-58 dBmV
in 1 dB steps
- DVB-ASI/SMPTE310M and SPI transport stream
input/output for recording and playout from hard disk
- IP
generation capability for developing and testing hybrid STB solutions,
developing multiple CPE designs, or migrating from RF to IP STB interfaces
- Protects investment through inclusion of IP generation with
support for IPv6 and TTS standards
- With the RTX130B you can
select the combination of RF modulation options required when ordering,
and can add further modulation options when needed, protecting your
original investment
*1 Not all constellations
are available in all QAM modes.
The RTX130B is the optimum
tool for design and evaluation of consumer QAM , VSB, and IPTV equipment,
such as set-top boxes and integrated televisions, devices requiring
a directly modulated RF or IP input. The RTX130B can also be used
as a signal source for end-to-end broadcast system evaluation and
maintenance.
As an integrated solution, RTX130B removes the
need to purchase a separate transport stream generator, QAM and VSB
modulator/up-converter, and IPTV signal generator. DVB-SPI and ASI/SMPTE310M
interfaces are also provided as standard, allowing recording and playout
of MPEG-2 Transport Streams.
The RTX130B offers continuous,
error-free transport stream looping for long duration playout, and
PCR Jitter insertion for stressing MPEG product designs. Users can
continuously loop test streams, including updating of all time stamps,
continuity counters, and time tables to perform long-term simulation
of off-air signals.
Support for IP Stress test playout with
capabilities for error insertion (IP Packet Drops, Checksum Errors,
Sequence Errors and Packet Jitter), burst mode (both timing and packet
number based), and manual error generation capabilities provide a
complete solution for validating IPTV equipment designs. Advanced
Mode provides protocol header customization capabilities for source
and destination ports and addresses, setting MAC address, transport
checksum, network checksums, and user editing of any packet header
field parameters. Session replication functionality is provided to
simultaneously encapsulate and play a TS over many IP sessions to
simulate an IPTV environment.
Ethernet network control functionality
enables remote control of functions like Play, Record, Clock Rate,
and PCR Jitter Insertion using the SCPI (Standard Control for Programmable
Instruments) command set, allowing easy integration into ATE and automated
broadcast environments.
An optional scheduler application enables
the RTX130B to be used as a simple MPEG stream server for prerecorded
broadcast and manufacturing test signal transmission.
Offline
Stream Multiplexing and Analysis Options
The addition of the
MTS400 offline MPEG toolset to the RTX130B platform provides the broadest,
deepest stream creation and analysis tool set on a highly portable
platform. Ideally suited to commissioning and debug of complex MPEG
transmission systems the analysis options offered with the RTX130B
provide offline transport stream multiplexing and analysis capability
with additional options for data broadcast analysis and generation.
A separate data sheet is available covering the MTS400 Series Stream
Multiplexing and Analysis options in greater detail.
Characteristics
System Characteristics
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Characteristic
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Description
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MPEG Stream Source
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Supports MPEG-2, DVB, and ATSC Transport Stream protocols.
Records and plays out MPEG Transport Streams in multiple formats.
Error-free looping. PCR Jitter insertion
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Packet Length
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188, 204, or 208 bytes and Non-TS
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ASI Maximum Data Rate
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Memory
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200 Mb/s
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Disk
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120 Mb/s
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ASI Minimum Data Rate
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256 Kb/s
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Number of Input/Output Interfaces
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One DVB SPI I/O, One ASI/SMPTE310M In, One ASI/SMPTE310M Out,
One IF Out, One RF Out, and One IP
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DVB Synchronous Parallel Interface
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Connector: 25 pin D-sub
Maximum data rate: 200 Mb/s
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Asynchronous Serial Interface
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Connector: BNC
Maximum data rate: 200 Mb/s
User-selectable
burst and nonburst transmission format
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SMPTE310M
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Connector: BNC
Data rate: 19.392658 Mb/s
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IP Generation
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Supports IPv4, IPv6,RTP. UDP. Unicast, IGMP Multicast and
broadcast modes, TTS
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IP Maximum Data Rate
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Single session
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160 Mb/s
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Session replication
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300 Mb/s
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IP Interface
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10/100/1000BaseT RJ45 Network Interface
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Internal Storage Capacity
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194 GB usable
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Internal Reference Clock
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27 MHz ±1 ppm when manufactured
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Stability
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±1 ppm over temperature range
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Long-term drift
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±0.5 ppm per year
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External Reference Input
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10/27 MHz ±1 ppm (recommended)
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RF Signal Characteristics
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Characteristic
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Description
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Broadcasting System
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DVB-C / ITU-T J.83 Annex A, ITU-T J.83 Annex B, ITU-T J.83
Annex C, ATSC
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Internal Reference Clock
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27 MHz ±1 ppm when manufactured
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Stability
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±1 ppm over temperature range
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Long-term drift
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±0.5 ppm per year
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Output Connector
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BNC, 75 Ω
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RF Frequency Range
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50 MHz to 860 MHz, 12.5 kHz step
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RF Output Amplitude
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45 dBmV to 58 dBmV, 1 dB step
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IF Frequency Range
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36/44 MHz
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IF Output Amplitude
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35 ±3 dBmV
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Modulation
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Mode
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DVB-C / ITU-T J.83 Annex A (Option M1)
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Symbol rate
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5 to 6.9565 MS/s (IF), 5 to 6.9565 MS/s (RF)
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Carrier modulation
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16/64/256 QAM
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Outer coding
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RS (204,188)
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Roll off
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0.15
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Mode
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ITU-T J.83 Annex B (Option M2)
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Symbol rate
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5.056941/5.360537 MS/s
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Carrier modulation
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64/256 QAM
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Outer coding
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RS (128, 122)
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Roll off
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0.18/0.12
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Mode
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ITU-T J.83 Annex C (Option M3)
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Symbol rate
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5.274 MS/s, 1 to 5.3097 MS/s (IF), 5 to 5.3097 MS/s (RF),
5.274 MS/s (JCTEA)
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Carrier modulation
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64 QAM
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Outer coding
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RS (204, 188)
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Roll off
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0.13
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Mode
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ATSC (Option M4)
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Symbol rate
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10.762237 MS/s
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Carrier modulation
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8 VSB
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Outer coding
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RS (207, 187)
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Roll off
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0.1152
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8 VSB adjacent channel spectral emissions
comply with FCC emission mask for low-power DTV transmitters* 2 within 4 MHz of either side of the band-edge.
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*2 FCC's emission regulations for low-power
DTV transmitters are given in 47CFR part 74.794(a).
Platform
Characteristics
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Characteristic
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Description
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Operating System
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Windows XP
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Disk Space
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System: 19.5 GB
MPEG storage: 182 GB
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RAM
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1024 MB
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Display
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1024×768, color LCD
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Character Input
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Keypad
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Keyboard and Mouse
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Standard
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Interfaces
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VGA output, printer port, serial port, USB 2.0, 1000Base-T
Ethernet, IEEE1394b
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Environmental Characteristics
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Characteristic
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Description
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Temperature
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Operating
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+5 °C to +40 °C
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Nonoperating
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-20 °C to +60 °C
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Humidity
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Operating
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20% to 80% (noncondensing)
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Nonoperating
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5% to 90% (noncondensing)
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Altitude
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Operating
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Up to 3 km
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Nonoperating
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Up to 12 km
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EMC/Safety
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Characteristic
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Description
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EMC
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EN61326-1
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Safety
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UL61010-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.6 1010-1-04, EN61010-1
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Australia Declaration of Conformity
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AS/NZS 2064
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Power Requirements
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Characteristic
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Description
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Mains Voltage Range
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100 to 240 VAC
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Mains Frequency
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50/60 Hz
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Power Requirements
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80 VA max
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Physical Characteristics
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Dimension
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mm
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in.
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Height
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132
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5.2
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Width
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214
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8.4
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Depth
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435
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17
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Weight
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kg
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lb.
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Net
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6.2
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13.7
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PC System Requirement for Scheduler Software
The following PC configuration is required for installation:
- Intel or 100% compatible motherboard chipset
- Windows
2000 Operating System or Windows XP Operating System
- 256 MB
of RAM
- 2 - 3 MB of available hard disk space for the applications
and documentation
- VGA (640 × 480) resolution video adapter
and monitor (XGA (1024 × 768) or higher resolution recommended)
- CD-ROM or DVD drive
- Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or
compatible pointing device
Important Note: Apart
from those specifically authorized by Tektronix, there should be no
other application installed on the PC. If other applications are installed,
it is possible they may interfere with the operation of the software
supplied. Software operation under these circumstances cannot be guaranteed.
Ordering Information
RTX130B
RF Signal
Generator.
Includes: Stream capture and playout with
error-free looping and PCR Jitter insertion, QAM and VSB signal output,
IP signal output, 512 MB RAM, 182 GB MPEG stream storage, sample streams,
USB keyboard and mouse, front cover, and user manual.
Please
specify power plug when ordering.
Note: At least one
modulation option must be ordered with a RTX130B, a maximum of four
modulation options can be supported in total per RTX130B. Only one
RF output is provided. MTX100A units can not be upgraded to RTX130B
standard and do not support RTX130B RF options.
RTX130B Options
General
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Option
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Description
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Opt. M1
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DVB-C / ITU-T J.83 Annex A Modulation Mode
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Opt. M2
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ITU-T J.83 Annex B Modulation Mode
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Opt. M3
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ITU-T J.83 Annex C Modulation Mode
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Opt. M4
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ATSC Modulation Mode
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Opt. SC
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Scheduler
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Opt. TSCA
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Add Deferred-time Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer
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Opt. CG
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Add Carousel Generator
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Opt. DB
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Add Carousel Analyzer
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Opt. DBCG
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Add Carousel Analyzer And Carousel Generator
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Opt. ES
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Add ES Analyzer
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Opt. MX
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Add Deferred-time Multiplexer
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Opt. PA
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Add PES Analyzer
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Opt. BA
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Add Buffer Analyzer
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Service
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Option
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Description
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Opt. C3
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Calibration Service 3 Years
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Opt. C5
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Calibration Service 5 Years
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Opt. D1
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Calibration Data Report
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Opt. D3
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Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)
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Opt. D5
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Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)
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Opt. R3
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Repair Service 3 Years
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Opt. R5
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Repair Service 5 Years
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International Power Plugs
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Option
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Description
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Opt. A0
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US Plug, 115 V, 60 Hz
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Opt. A1
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Euro Plug, 220 V, 50 Hz
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Opt. A2
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UK Plug, 240 V, 50 Hz
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Opt. A3
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Australian Plug, 240 V, 50 Hz
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Opt. A4
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N. American Plug, 240 V, 50 Hz
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Opt. A5
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Swiss Plug, 220 V, 50 Hz
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Opt. A6
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Japanese Plug, 100 V, 110/120 V, 60 Hz
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Opt. A10
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China Plug, 50 Hz
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Opt. A99
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No power cord
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Language
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Option
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Description
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Opt. L0
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English printed manual
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Opt. L5
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Japanese printed manual
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Opt. L99
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Electronic manuals only (No printed manual)
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Upgrade Kit
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Option
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Description
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RTX13UP
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Field upgrade kit for RTX130B. Any options shall be transferred
to OptionDongle. This option includes a USB memory stick and upgrade
instructions
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Opt. M1
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Add DVB-C / ITU-T J.83 Annex A Modulation Mode
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Opt. M2
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Add ITU-T J.83 Annex B Modulation Mode
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Opt. M3
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Add ITU-T J.83 Annex C Modulation Mode
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Opt. M4
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Add ATSC Modulation Mode
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Opt. SC
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Add Scheduler
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Opt. UPG
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Upgrade RTX130B to the latest software version
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Opt. PPD
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A parallel port dongle
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Opt. L0
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Upgrade to add English Manual
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Opt. L5
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Upgrade to add Japanese Manual
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Opt. L99
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Electronic manuals only (No printed manual)
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RTXPAUP
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Software upgrade kit for RTX100B or RTX130B. Any options shall
be transferred to OptionDongle. This option includes a USB memory
stick and upgrade instructions
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Opt. PPD
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A parallel port dongle
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Opt. L0
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Upgrade to add English MTS4 Manual
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Opt. L5
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Upgrade to add Japanese MTS4 Manual
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Opt. L99
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Upgrade with Electronic manuals only
(No printed MTS400
Series manual)
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Opt. TSCA
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Upgrade to add Deferred-time Transport Stream Compliance Analyzer
to RTX100B or RTX130B
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Opt. CG
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Upgrade to add Carousel Generator to RTX100B or RTX130B
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Opt. DB
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Upgrade to add Carousel Analyzer to RTX100B or RTX130B
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Opt. DBCG
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Upgrade to add Carousel Analyzer and Carousel Generator to
RTX100B or RTX130B
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Opt. ES
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Upgrade to add ES Analyzer to RTX100B or RTX130B
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Opt. MX
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Upgrade to add Deferred-time Multiplexer to RTX100B or RTX130B
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Opt. PA
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Upgrade to add PES Analyzer to RTX100B or RTX130B
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Opt. BA
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Upgrade to add Buffer Analyzer to RTX100B or RTX130B
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Opt. IF
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One-time install of all selected options for one product
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Optional Accessories
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Accessory
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Description
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WFM7F05 Opt. NN
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Rackmount Kit
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1700F06
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Blank Panel
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Product(s) are manufactured in ISO registered facilities.
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Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C,
and with Tektronix Standard Codes and Formats.
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2AW-19518-4, 01-JUL-2008
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