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Features:
- Multi layer, multi channel, remote monitoring and measurement
at RF and Transport layers to DVB (TR 101 290), ATSC, and ISDB (T&S)
standards
- Comprehensive Confidence Monitoring of Video over IP with
Optional Gigabit Ethernet Electrical and Optical Interfaces, IP
Protocol Support Including UDP, RTP, with IGMP, ARP, and ICMP (Remote
Ping).
- Session Monitoring Support For:
- Discovery of All Sessions/Flows on the Link with RTP/UDP
and TS Present Indicators
- Session Bit Rate Monitoring
- IP Packet Error Status of all Sessions
- IP Measurement and Alarming, Including Total Traffic Bit
Rate, Instantaneous TS Rate, Errored Packets, Dropped Packets, Out-of-Order
Packets, and Packet Interarrival Timing (PIT)
- Comprehensive Confidence Monitoring at the RF Modulated Layer
with Optional COFDM, 8-VSB, 8-PSK, QPSK (L Band), and QAM Interface
MER, BER and Constellation Displays
- Critical RF Measurements, MER, and EVM Provide Early Indication
of Signal Degradation Before any Picture Impairment is Visible to
the End Customer Without Additional Costly RF Test Equipment (MER
up to 38 dB Typical COFDM)
- MTM400A with IP or RF Interface can Switch Between IP or
RF Monitoring and Transport Stream Monitoring within the One Probe
- DPI (SCTE-35) Local Content Insertion Montioring
- DigiCipher II (DCII) Protocol Support with Service Name Decode
from the Transport Stream
- User Defined Template Monitoring Option to Ensure Right Content
at the Right Place at the Right Time While Contents Ratings Checking
Ensures Only Appropriate Content Broadcast
- Remote Recording Allows Capture and Analysis of Stream Events
for Expert Offline Analysis to Diagnose Difficult and Intermittent
Problems, Requiring No Engineer Site Visits
- Scalable, Upgradeable Monitoring Capability Provides Extended
Confidence Monitoring, Where you Buy the Capability You Need When
You Need It.
- In Field Upgrades Minimizes Upgrade Time
- Simple User Interface Minimizes Staff Familiarization Time
Applications:
- Contribution and Primary Distribution
- MPEG over IP Distribution
- Terrestrial Distribution
- Contribution and Primary Distribution
- Cable Headend Monitoring
- DTH or Network Operator Satellite Uplink Monitoring
- IPTV
- Edge Network Monitoring
- ASI to RF
- IP to RF (Requires Two MTM400A Units)
- IP to ASI
Technical Overview:
- New: Gigabit Ethernet IP Monitoring and Measurement Interface
- New: Continuity Count Displayed on a per PID or per TS
Basis
- New: Simple Automated Template Generation from Reference
Stream for Exception Monitoring
- New: COFDM Channel Impulse Response & Carrier Spectrum
- New: COFDM Hierarchical Modulation Support
- New: ISDB-T Partial (One Segment) Reception for Handheld
and Mobile TV
- New: Enhanced SNMP Traps with Sequence Number to Allow
Detection of Lost Traps
MTM400A is a real-time MPEG transport stream monitor. Together with
the Tektronix MLM1000 Multi-Layer Monitoring
Application,*1 the MTM400A provides a complete solution for transmission
monitoring of MPEG transport streams over RF, IP, and TS interfaces.
MTM400A offers:
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Application |
Benefit |
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Preventive Monitoring |
Monitor key
trends and enable preventative maintenance to ensure QoS (MER,
EVM, BER, Packet Error Rate) |
Higher quality
of service, better network performance, lower contractual penalties,
less customer churn |
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Cross Layer Monitoring |
Trace faults
quickly across IP, RF, and transport layers |
Faster fault
resolution, less down time, better network performance, less
customer dissatisfaction |
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Broadest Connectivity,
deepest analysis right to the Edge Device |
Monitor at
any point across your network |
Monitor from
the IP core of your network to the RF edge. Better and
faster fault resolution. |
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RF Confidence
Measurement Interfaces |
COFDM, 8VSB,
QAM A/B/C, QPSK, 8PSK |
Launch point
off air monitoring with ability to cost effectively scan all
RF channels. |
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Remote Web based
Graphical User Interface (GUI) |
Simultaneous
multi user access from any networked PC |
Multiple
remote users can access the same information simultaneously |
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Robust embedded
Real Time Operating System (RTOS) |
Extreme Reliability
24x7 Operation |
Minimizes
monitoring system crashes, viruses or down time |
The MTM400A provides a complete solution for real-time transmission
monitoring of MPEG transport streams over RF, IP, and ASI interfaces.
It combines powerful confidence monitoring capability with deep diagnostic
measurements within a single integrated solution. This supports Broadcasters,
Cable, Satellite and Telecommunication operators to deliver superior
Quality of Service (QoS) levels with reduced operational expenditure
Flexible and Upgradeable
The MTM400A provides a flexible solution with an upgrade path, including
diagnostic monitoring features that enable customers to build a cost-effective
monitoring system to suit their individual requirements. Diagnostic
capability can be added to the key monitoring points where transport
streams are manipulated while extended confidence monitoring probes
can be installed throughout the network:
- Triggered recording enables problems to be captured and
analyzed in greater depth using offline analysis tools such
as the Tektronix MPEG Test System Standalone Software*1
- PSI/SI/PSIP/ARIB SI analysis and repetition rate graphing
allows broadcasters to determine that the system information
is present and correct in the transport stream
- Template testing checks a number of key parameters to ensure
that the transport stream has been constructed as the broadcaster
intended. These parameters include the Transport Stream ID and
Network ID, the number of programs in the multiplex, that each
program has all of its components (Video, Audio, Data, Teletext,
Subtitles), and Conditional Access (CA) status
- Bit rate testing determines whether PIDs, programs, services,
or user-defined groups of PIDs are within user-definable limits
to ensure correct multiplex operation. Tektronix-proprietary
PID variability test gives indication of PID bit rate variation
to assess effects of statistical multiplexing
- In-depth PCR analysis with graphical results views enables
timing and jitter measurements to be made to ensure correct
operation of the network
- Service logging enables verification of service level agreements
to ensure that contractual obligations are met
- Offline analysis software applications for in depth deferred
time analysis of streams captured using the MTM400 gives Tektronix
the most powerful MPEG monitoring diagnostics available in the
world today*3
Applications
Contribution and Primary Distribution
Digital video contribution and distribution networks carry compressed
video from many origination points to multiple delivery points over
limited bandwidth links. Delivery of the right content at the
right place at the right time is key to efficient network operation
and customer satisfaction. Failure to deliver video services at
the appropriate Quality of Service (QoS) leads to potential loss of
revenue if video content is not delivered per the service level agreement.
The MTM400A transport stream monitor enhances video network QoS with:
- MTM400A’s low cost extended confidence monitoring enables
widespread deployment
- High bit rate capability up to 155 Mb/s*2 for
monitoring transport streams carried over GbE/ATM/OC3/SDH
- Bit rate testing and logging enables bandwidth usage to
be monitored and Service Level Agreements to be verified
MPEG Over IP Distribution
Internet Protocol distribution of MPEG-2, MPEG-4/AVC (H.264), and
VC1 encoded material is increasing dramatically due to the low cost,
and ease of routing of packet based transmission networks. While
IP distribution has some clear advantages it also brings its own challenges,
particularly in terms of ensuring consistent quality of service.
MTM400A with its IP interface option provides MSOs, broadcasters and
network operators with the toolset required to monitor and diagnose
complex transmission problems seamlessly across an IP to MPEG network.
With dedicated Gigabit Ethernet electrical and pluggable optical Small
Format Pluggable (SFP) modules, the IP monitoring option on MTM400A
provides all the industry standard interfaces required to connect to
IP based MPEG transmission and distribution networks.
Additionally the Gigabit Ethernet interface provides an ASI/SMPTE310M
input and output allowing access to a direct de-packetised MPEG Stream
for analysis and recording. Input Source on the Gigabit Ethernet
Card can be switched between Ethernet Electrical (RJ45), Ethernet Optical
(SFP at Multi Mode 850nm, Single Mode at 1310nm, Single Mode at 1550nm)
Protocols Supported Include:
- User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
- Real Time Protocol (RTP)
- Internet Protocol (IP)
- Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
- Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbit/s)
With multicast and control support for:
- Address resolution Protocol (ARP)
- Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP Remote Ping)
- Internet Group Management Protocol
Session Monitoring Support For:
- Discovery of all sessions/flows on the link with RTP/UDP, VLAN
and TS present indicators
- Session bit rate monitoring
- IP packet error status of all sessions
IP packet support includes:
- 7 transport stream packets per IP Packet
- FEC (FEC parsed but not processed)
Measurement and Display Features Include:
- Display:
- Discovery of all sessions/flows on the link with RTP/UDP,
VLAN and TS present indicator
- Session bit rate monitoring
- IP Packet error status of all sessions
- Statistics:
- Static IP header contents
- Total bit rate for all Ethernet traffic
- Instantaneous TS bit rate for selected IP session
- Errored Packets
- Dropped Packets
- Graphs:
- IP session TS bit rate
- Select IP address and port number from a tabular sessions
list (Traffic sessions graph)
- IP packet interval variation of selected IP session Min
Max & Average (Trend Graph)
- Alarms: User-Definable Thresholds for
- Errored Packets
- Dropped Packets
- IP Packet interarrival variation
- Controls:
- Line Select (optical, electrical rate)
- Filters for MAC, IP, Port
- Protocol Control for ARP, RTP, IGMP, ICMP (inbound, outbound
ping)
- RTP Support:
- Indicate out of order packets
- Indicate dropped packets
Cable Headend
Cable companies need to verify content accuracy at multiple, unmanned
headend sites as operations are centralized. Budgets are tight and resources
are limited.
- The MTM400A is a cost effective solution which can be used
for unattended operation for unmanned regional headends
- Network monitoring units linked to central operations center
reduces manpower requirements
- Comprehensive coverage of QAM Annex A/B/C RF interfaces
allows cost-effective multi-channel, multi-layer monitoring
- RF interfaces allow cost effective scanning of all channels/multiplexes
on a cable
- Selection of PLL and AFC characteristics of the QAM interface
enables constellation analysis on signals that are too poor
for normal operation
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QAM Signal Monitoring
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Terrestrial DistributionTerrestrial broadcasters need to verify
the accuracy of content at unmanned transmitter sites. They need
to check for errors, troubleshoot problems and capture errors for offline
investigation.
- The MTM400A is designed of 24/7 unattended operation
- Low-cost extended confidence monitoring enables widespread deployment
- Centralized, networked operation minimizes staffing requirements
- Remote stream capture means engineers do not have to visit the
site
- COFDM and 8-VSB RF terrestrial interfaces allow monitoring at
the transmitter site or remote off air monitoring
- COFDM channel impulse response for measuring multi path interference
and delay in SFNs
- COFDM Hierarchical Modulation Support
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COFDM QAM64
Constellation |
COFDM Channel
C/N |
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COFDM Channel
Impulse Response |
COFDM Channel
Linear Amplitude |
DTH or Network Operator Satellite Uplink Monitoring
DTH networks are characterized by large numbers of channels monitored
by limited numbers of personnel. A fault on a single signal could
result in great customer dissatisfaction and churn. Errors in
the stream or incorrect content must be identified before large numbers
of viewers are affected. Operators therefore need to monitor both
before and after modulation
- The cost-effective MTM400A solution provides low cost per
stream
- QPSK (L Band) and Turbo 8PSK RF interfaces allow a stream
to be monitored both at the ASI/SMPTE310M interface, and the
RF interface by switching between the two
IPTV
IPTV presents new monitoring challenges for video test. MTM400A
offers broad IP monitoring capability to show multi session IP traffic
display with IP packet errors for all sessions on the link backed up
with deep MPEG measurement and recording capability. Strong linkage
between IP and MPEG layer errors in the MTM400A integrated error log
show the relationship between IP and TS errors.
Edge Device Monitoring
Edge device monitoring is becoming key in modern hybrid networks.
MTM400A addresses this need with ASI to IP or RF measurement interfaces:
- ASI to RF
- IP to RF (requires two MTM400A Units)
- IP to ASI
Measurement Functions
MTM400A Extended Confidence Monitor in Standard Configuration
- MPEG-2, DVB, ATSC, and ISDB supported
- TR 101 290 Priority 1, 2, and 3 measurements*4
in accordance with the techniques specified in TR 101 290
- Continuity Count displayed on a per PID or per TS basis
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MTM400A stream testing
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- Bit rate measurement in accordance with the methodology
specified in TR 101 290 MGB2
- Maximum input transport stream bit rate up to 155 Mbps*2
- SFN measurements according to TR 101 290
- Packet size detection
- Error log
- Status of all tests and measurements available via SNMP
MIB with support for SNMP traps*5 including trap sequence number
for detecting lost traps, and clearing set error traps
Diagnostic Monitoring Options
- Triggered recording with user definable pre-triggered buffering
and up to 160 MB available storage
- PSI/SI/PSIP/ARIB SI analysis and repetition rate graphing.
Transport stream structure view with ability to drill down to
examine tables and service content, plus real-time graphical
representation of table repetition rates
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- Template testing (for user-defined service plan testing).
User definable tests with scheduled template updating
- Bit rate testing on a per PID, program, or user defined
groups of PIDs basis
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MTM400A PCR inaccuracy analysis
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- In-depth PCR analysis with graphical results views of:
- PCR_OJ (overall jitter)
- PCR_AC (accuracy)
- PCR_FO (frequency offset)
- PCR_DR (drift rate)
- PCR_AI (arrival interval)
- PTS Arrival interval
- Service logging of user selected PIDs to record packet rates
at user definable intervals
Graphical User Interface
The Remote User Interface (RUI) software is a Java applet downloaded
from the MTM400A. It is accessed via a web browser (Microsoft
Internet Explorer with Microsoft Virtual Machine Installed) on any networked
personal computer.
The interface initially displays a main status view with menu buttons
to access either stream status summary or device status summary.
The stream status summary provides an overview of the health and contents
of the stream with the ability to access all available tests and measurements
licensed for the unit. Summaries can be focused on Program content,
SI content, or on all PIDs
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The summary
status screen
provides a quick overview of
the health and contents of
the stream
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The device
status summary
displays hardware status of
the MTM400A including
battery status, temperature etc |
*1 Separate data sheet is available.
*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.
*3 MTS400 Series MPEG Test System offline software tools
are available for use with the MTM400A. These are stand-alone software
applications intended to run on the MLM1000 control PC. Separate data
sheet is available.
*4 Except T-STD buffer model analysis.
*5 Programmers Guide is available on request with full SNMP
MIB and HTTP interface documentation
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