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ATSC/8VSB Digital TV Monitor
RFM300
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Features & Benefits
- Comprehensive 8VSB confidence
monitoring for ATSC broadcast networks. Includes monitoring of the
symbol distribution waterfall chart and MER, BER and SNR measurements
for continuous monitoring of signal quality
- PSIP conformance
and consistency checking, including Closed Caption (EIA608/708) and
Regional Ratings Descriptor (RRT), allows broadcasters to determine
the system is compliant with FCC regulations
- Monitoring in
accordance with A/78 enables filtering and display only of errors
that require immediate attention
- Transport Stream Off-Air
(TOA), Program Off-Air (POA), Component Missing (CM), Quality of Service
(QoS), Technically Nonconforming (TNC)
- DPI monitoring
allows analysis and diagnostics of "splice" advertising and other
local content
Applications
- The RFM300 is a powerful
solution for monitoring ATSC transmitter sites and off-air monitoring,
as well as contribution and distribution monitoring at local and national
operation centers and headends
RFM300
Delivers Comprehensive DTV Monitoring
The RFM300 provides
a complete solution for real-time DTV monitoring of MPEG transport
streams. The comprehensive RF and PSIP confidence-monitoring capability
provides a powerful and cost-effective solution for monitoring DTV
transmitter sites, along with contribution and distribution feeds
at local and national operation centers for FCC compliance.
The RFM300 delivers comprehensive RF 8VSB measurements which include
symbol distribution waterfall chart, MER and PSIP analysis (includes
an Electronic Program Guide). This can be combined with a single diagnostic
option to provide enhanced diagnostic capability that includes detailed
service logging, in-depth PCR analysis, triggered recording and template
testing. The extended confidence-monitoring probes can be installed
throughout the network and powerful diagnostic capability can be added
to the key monitoring points where transport streams are manipulated.
When used together with VQNet™, facility and network-wide views
allow engineers to sectionalize network problems.
FlexVuPlus™ configurable windows in ATSC mode.
Video and audio content monitoring to ensure
QoE is maintained.
A/78 modes classify five
distinct levels of importance.
EPG View
Advanced Timing
Analysis including PTS-PCR for real-time buffer measurements to give
indication of encoding and multiplexing errors.
Characteristics
8VSB Interface Characteristics
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Characteristic
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Description
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Input Frequency Range
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54 MHz to 860 MHz, VHF/UHF channels 2 to 69 (to include low
VHF frequencies)
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Input Signal Level
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-72 dBm to -6 dBm (-23 dBmV to +43 dBmV) typical
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Modulation Format
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8VSB in accordance with ATSC A/53B
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Receiver Bandwidth
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6 MHz
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Input Termination Impedance
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75 Ω nominal
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Connector Type
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F Type Connector
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Input Return Loss
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5 dB typical
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8VSB Measurement Characteristics
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Characteristic
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Description
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RF Lock
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RF lock is indicated by a LED on the rear panel
and a status indicator on the UI. This includes the ability to set
alarms and produce trend graphs over a seven-day period including
min, max and average
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Range
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Display Range
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Resolution
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Accuracy
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Input Level
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-72 dBm to -2 dBm
-23 dBmV to +47 dBmV
relative
to 75 Ω
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–
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1 dB
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±3 dB up to -6 dBm input level typical
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Error Vector Magnitude (EVM)
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–
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3% to 12.5% RMS
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0.1% typical
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–
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Equivalent MER (Modulation Error Ratio)
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–
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15 dB to 36 dB
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1 dB
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±1 dB for MER <25 dB typical
±3 dB for MER 25 dB
to 32 dB typical
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Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)
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–
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15 dB to 35 dB
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1 dB
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±1 dB for SNR <25 dB
±3 dB for SNR 25 dB to 35 dB
typical
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This includes the ability to set alarms and produce
trend graphs over a seven-day period including min, max and average.
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Bit Error Ratio (BER)
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Pre FEC, SER and Error Sec BER values displayed
on UI. This includes the ability to set alarms and produce trend graphs
over a seven-day period including min, max and average
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Symbol Distribution
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The Symbol Distribution is displayed on the UI
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ASI Characteristics
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Characteristic
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Description
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Data Rate
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Maximum Data Rate
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155 Mbps*2
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Minimum Data Rate
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250 Kb/s
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*2 Maximum transport stream bit rate is
dependent on transport stream content and depth of analysis being
performed. Depth of stream analysis is handled gracefully if SI/PSIP
max content is exceeded to ensure critical measurements continue to
be performed.
ATSC A/78A Error Classifications
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Classification
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Description
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TOA
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Transport Stream Off Air
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POA
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Program Off Air
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CM
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Component Missing
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QOS
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Quality Of Service
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TNC
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Technically Nonconforming
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TR 101 290 Tests and Measurements
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1st Priority Measurements
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2nd Priority Measurements
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3rd Priority Measurements
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1.1 Ts_sync_loss
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2.1 Transport error
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3.1a NIT_actual_error
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1.2 Sync_byte_error
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2.2 CRC_error
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3.1b NIT_other_error
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1.3a PAT_error_2
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2.3a PCR_repetition_error
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3.2 SI repetition error
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1.4 Continuity_count_error
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2.3b PCR_discontinuity_indicator
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3.4a Unreferenced PID error
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1.5a PMT_error_2
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2.4 PCR_accuracy_error
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3.5a SDT_actual_error
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1.6 PID_error
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2.5 PTS_error
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3.5b SDT_other_error
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2.6 CAT_error
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3.6a EIT_actual_error
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3.6b EIT_other_error
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3.6c EIT_PF_error
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3.7 RST_error
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3.8 TDT_error
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Other Measurements
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Any Table Syntax
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PAT/PMT Consistency
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DPI/SIT Any Errors
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A/65 MGT
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Other Repetition Tests
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PID Group Occupancy
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A/65 STT
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TS Availability
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PID Bit Rate Variability
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A/65 RRT
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PID Occupancy
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Discontinuity
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A/65 EIT
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Prog Occupancy
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A/65 Base ID
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A/65 VCT
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PCR Overall Jitter
(PCR_OJ)
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A/53 non-AC3 Audio
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A/65 ETT
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PCR Frequency Offset
(PCR_FO)
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Transport Stream Bit Rate
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MGT/R+EIT-K Presence
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PCR Drift Rate
(PCR_DR)
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Service Log Overflow
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Power Requirements
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Characteristic
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Description
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Power Consumption (nominal)
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40 VA
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Voltage
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100 to 240 V
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Frequency
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50/60 Hz
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Environmental
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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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-10 °C to +60 °C
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Humidity
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Operating
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Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C
decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C
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Nonoperating
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10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing
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Altitude
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Operating
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0 m to 3000 m (9800 ft.)
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Nonoperating
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0 m to 12000 m (40000 ft.)
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Random Vibration
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Operating
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5 to 500 Hz, GRMS = 2.28
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Nonoperating
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.5 to 500 Hz, GRMS = 0.27
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Functional Shock
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Operating
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30 G, half sine, 11 ms duration
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Electromagnetic Compatibility
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EC Declaration of Conformity
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Meets EN55103. Electromagnetic environment E4
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Australia / New Zealand Declaration of Conformity
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Meets AS/NZS 2064
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FCC
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Emissions are within FCC CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class
A limits
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Safety
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Meets 73/23/EEC, EN61010-1, UL3111-1, and CAN/CSA 22.2 No.
1010.1-92, IEC61010-1
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Physical Characteristics
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Dimensions
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mm
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in.
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Height
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44
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1.73
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Width
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430
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17.13
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Depth
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600
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23.62
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Weight*3
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kg
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lb.
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Net
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6.0
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13.3
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Shipping
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9.0
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19.7
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Required Clearance
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mm
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in.
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Top
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0
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0
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Bottom
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0
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0
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Left Side
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Standard 19 in. rackmount
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Right Side
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Standard 19 in. rackmount
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Front
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Clearance for handles required
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Rear
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Clearance for connectors required
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*3 Weight does not include optional interface
cards.
Ordering Information
RFM300 DTV Monitor
Base Product Includes: 1RU chassis fitted with transport stream
processor card, 8VSB RF Interface, PSIP service information, manual,
rack slides, US power cord and license key certificate.
Options
Opt. DIAG Includes:
- Triggered recording capability
up to 160 MB
- Template testing (for user-defined service plan
testing)
- In-depth PCR analysis with graphical result views
- Bit rate testing functionality
- Service logging
- RF Polling functionality
International Language
Options
- Opt. L0 English User Guide
Complementary
Products
- MTS4SA Standalone Deferred-time Software Package
- Opt. TSCL DVB/ATSC/ARIB TS Compliance Analyzer Software (TS
file size limited to 192 MB). For full details see separate data sheet
Service
- Opt. R3 Repair service three years
(including warranty)
- Opt. R5 Repair service five years (including
warranty)
Field Upgrade Kits
RFM3UP Opt. DIAG
adds the following functionality to existing RFM300:
- Triggered recording capability up to 160 MB
- Template testing
(for user-defined service plan testing)
- In-depth PCR analysis
with graphical result views
- Bit rate testing functionality
- Service logging
- RF Polling functionality
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Product(s) are manufactured in ISO registered facilities.
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2AA-24268-1, 09-SEP-2009
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