Blonder Tongue AQT8-QAM/IP 8 QAM Channels 8VSB/QAM Transcoder

The Blonder Tongue AQT8-QAM/IP 8 QAM Channels 8VSB/QAM Transcoder enables users to customize IP and QAM outputs from off-air and/or QAM input sources. This device can handle eight 8VSB off-air or QAM sources and simultaneously deliver SPTS and/or MPTS programs in IP and/or QAM. Additionally, the AQT8-QAM/IP can operate in Pass-through mode, directly translating demodulated RF port content into MPTS format for IP output. For off-air applications, the AQT8-QAM/IP offers a 2:1 Mux Mode feature, enabling the multiplexing of two off-air sources into one MPTS for QAM distribution. This device can process encrypted QAM sources and produce encrypted IP transport stream programs in MPTS or SPTS formats while maintaining MPEG tables (PAT, PMT, PSIP, VCT, and MGT) from the source. Users can modify PID, program number, short name, and major/minor channel (PSIP) information for any program. The AQT8-QAM/IP supports up to eight QAM-256 outputs that are agile from 54 to 1002 MHz, as long as all eight outputs are within a 768 MHz span. Moreover, the AQT8-QAM/IP is equipped with Emergency Alert System (EAS) program switching capabilities via ASI or IP format EAS input, along with terminal block contacts for triggering EAS messages. Key Features Encrypted QAM sources can be converted to IP MPTS or SPTS formats in Pass-Through mode for Remote PHY and Switch Digital applications Capable of handling up to eight RF inputs in 8VSB/QAM format Features a single common 8VSB/QAM input port with an internal active splitter 2:1 Multiplex Mode allows configuration of eight ATSC 1.0 off-air channels to four MPTS for QAM Supports SRT Error Correction for Remote QAM/IP Applications Includes PSIP manipulation capabilities Accepts EAS input in ASI or IP formats EAS switching supported based on contact closure trigger, or +5 to +12 VDC input Offers comprehensive GUI-based remote monitoring and control via any standard Web browser Technical Specifications 8VSB/QAM 8x “F” Female 1x Common “F” Female (with Internal Active Splitter) 8VSB MODE Standard ATSC Digital Television A/53E Tuning Range UHF (Ch. 14-83), VHF (Ch. 2-13) Data Rate 19.392 Mbps Bandwidth 6 MHz Power Level -20 to +20 dBmV Impedance 75 Ω QAM MODE Standard ITU-T J.83 - Annex B (64 & 256 QAM) Tuning Range CATV Ch. 2-158 (STD, HRC, IRC) Data Rate 38.8 Mbps (QAM 256); 26.97 Mbps (QAM 64) – Auto Detect Bandwidth 6 MHz Power Level -15 to 20 dBmV (@ QAM 256); -20 to 20 dBmV (@ QAM 64) Impedance 75 Ω IP Connector 1x RJ45 (Rear Panel) Standard 1000Base-T Ethernet (GbE) UDP Supported Address Assignment 64x IPv4 SPTS address & port numbers 8x IPv4 MPTS address & port numbers QAM Output Modules 8x Fully Agile QAM Connectors 1x “F” Female (rear-panel,combined output) Modulation QAM 64 and 256 Standards ITU-T J.83; Annex B DVB Symbol Rate "5.360537 Msym/s (QAM 256); 5.056941 Msym/s (QAM 64)" Frequency Range 54 to 1002 MHz Tuning CATV Channel Selectable (CH. 2 to 158) No. of Programs Variable (≤ 38.8 Mbps input source Pass-thru) RF Level +40 dBmV, ± 1 dB increment RF Level Range +30 to +45 dBmV, 1 dB increment Frequency Tolerance ± 0.5 kHz @ 77 °F (25 °C) Frequency Stability ± 5 kHz over 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C) Amplitude Flatness ± 0.25 dB (over 6 MHz channel) Phase Noise -98 dBc (@ 10 kHz) Spurious -60 dBc Broadband Noise -70 dBc (@ +40 dBmV output lev., 5.5 MHz BW) Impedance 75 Ω QAM Spectrum Inverted Carrier Suppression 45 dB Return Loss 14 dB typical Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 42 dB typical MER 42 dB typical I/Q Phase Error Less than 1 degree I/Q Amplitude Imbalance Less than 1% EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS) ASI Connector 1x BNC Female Standard DVB-ASI; EN 50083-9 (SPTS) EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS) IP Connector 1x RJ45 Standard 1000Base-T (GigE) UDP/RTP Supported (user-selectable) Video Bit Rate The EAS program bit rate must not exceed the lowest program video bit rate it will replace. Example: EAS at 2.5 Mbps will not work for a program at 2.0 Mbps. TRIGGER Connectors Terminal Block Mechanism 5-12 VDC and Dry Contact Closure ALARMS & MONITORING Local Monitoring 8x Channel Status LED (Bicolor) 1x Power LED (Bicolor) Local Control 1x IP Reset Button Remote Device Control 1x RJ45 (1000Base-T GbE) GUI-based menu via standard web browser General Dimensions (W x H x D) 19.0 x 1.75 x 16.0 in (483 x 45 x 363 mm) Weight 7.4 lbs (3.35 kg) Power 110/230 VAC, 0.7/0.35 A, 60/50 Hz Power Consumption 48 W Operating Temp. 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C) Storage Temp. -13 to 158 °F (-25 to 70 °C) Operating/Storage Humidity 0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max, non-condensing