NS3000 - NS300 User Guide V4.5

NS3000/NS300
Installation and
Operation Manual
Version 4.5
Revision 1.1
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NovelSat™—NS3000/NS300
This document specifies the electrical, mechanical and

thermal parameters and functional description of the
NS3000/NS300 modem.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2
1.1 Overview 2
1.2 Features Summary 3
1.2.1 Supported Coding and Modulations 3
1.2.2 Performance 3
1.2.3 Interfaces 3
1.2.4 Duet™ Bandwidth reuse 4
1.2.5 ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation) 4
1.2.6 Over-the-Air (OTA) M&C and Software Upgrade 4
1.2.7 IP Features 4
1.2.8 Clock Extension 5
1.2.9 Electrical / Physical Specifications – Summary 5
1.2.10 Compliancy to Standards 7
1.2.11 Front Panel 8
2 Installation 9
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection 9
2.2 Mechanical Mounting Considerations 9
2.3 Modem Basic Checkout 9
2.3.1 Initial Power-Up 10
3 Rear Panel Connectors 11
3.1 Connector Overview 11
3.2 IF/L-Band Connectors 12
3.3 Utility Connectors 12
3.4 Data Interfaces 14
3.5 Power / Ground Connections 14
3.6 BUC Feeder 14
4 Front Panel Operation 15
4.1 Introduction 15
4.1.1 LED Indicators 15
4.1.2 Numeric Keypad 16
4.1.3 Navigation Keys 16
4.1.4 LCD Display 16
4.2 Front Panel Menus 16
4.2.1 Monitor 17
4.2.2 Interface-Configure 25
4.2.3 Network-Configure 31
4.2.4 System-Configure 36
4.2.5 System 43
4.2.6 Modulator-configure 47
4.2.7 Demodulator-Configure 57
5 Ethernet Management 63
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5.1 Introduction 63
5.2 SNMP 63
5.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files 63
5.2.2 SNMP Community Strings 63
5.2.3 SNMP Traps 63
5.3 WEB Server (HTTP) Interface 64
5.3.1 Interface Introduction 64
5.3.2 GUI Interface Access 64
5.3.3 Interface Menu Tree 65
5.3.4 Web Page Descriptions 66
5.3.5 MCT Calculator 96
5.4 CLI Interface 100
5.4.1 CLI Commands 100
6 ACM - Adaptive Coding and Modulation 115
6.1 Motivation and Technical Background 115
6.2 ACM in Different Forwarding Modes 115
6.2.1 ACM in L2 Transparent Forwarding Mode 115
6.2.2 ACM in L2 VLAN Switching Forwarding Mode 115
6.2.3 ACM in L3 IP Routing Forwarding Mode 116
6.3 ACM Additional Parameters 116
6.3.1 Flow Control 116
6.3.2 Communication between Hub and Remotes 116
6.3.3 Output Level Mode 117
6.3.4 Advanced ACM 118
7 Duet™ Option 119
7.1.2 Point-To-Point (PTP) Duet™ 119
7.1.3 Point-to-Multi-Point (PTmP) Duet™ 120
7.2 Duet™ Configuration 120
7.2.1 Point-to-Point (PtP) Duet™ 120
7.2.2 Point-to-Multi-Point (PtMP) Duet™ 121
8 Dynamic Distortion Compensator (DDC) 123
9 Automatic Uplink Power Control (AUPC) 124
9.2 AUPC System Behavior 124
9.2.1 CeC 124
9.2.2 Local SNR 125
9.2.3 AUPC effects on User Operations 126
10 Carrier ID (CID) 127
10.2 CID configuration 127
11 Quality of Service (QoS) 128
11.1 Motivation and technical background 128
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11.2 Modem QoS 128

11.2.1 QoS in “L2 Transparent Bridging” Forwarding Mode 128
11.2.2 QoS in L2 VLAN Switching and L3 IP Routing Forwarding Modes 128
11.2.3 Scheduling 130
12 Over the Air (OTA) Remote Control 131
12.1 Bi directional remote connectivity 131
12.1.1 Access a remote unit 131
12.2 Unidirectional Control 134
12.2.1 Pre-configuration for unidirectional management 134
13 E1/T1 Card Configuration 137
13.1 Initial Configuration 137
13.1.1 Starting a Terminal Session 137
13.1.2 Configuring IP address 137
13.1.3 Opening a Web Session 138
13.1.4 Logging in 138
13.2 E1/T1 Application 139
13.2.1 Examples and Modem Configurations 140
13.2.2 Unframed E1 Data Configuration 141
13.3 Multiple E1/T1 Configuration 142
13.3.1 E1 Framed Data Configuration 143
13.3.2 Partial E1 Framed Data Configuration 145
13.4 Remote Management Configurations 147
13.5 Multiple Link Branches for E1 Configurations 148
14 E3 Interface 149
14.1 Initial Configuration 149
14.1.1 Hub Unit 149
14.1.2 Remote Unit 150
15 Clock Extension 152
15.1 Configuration 152
15.1.1 Hub Unit 152
15.1.2 Remote Unit 152
16 Modem Connectivity Use Cases Examples 153
16.1 Video Applications 153
16.1.1 DSNG Configuration 153
16.1.2 Studio Configuration 155
16.1.3 Dual Data-Adjust Mode 157
16.1.4 Seamless TS Frame Error Handling 158
16.2 IP Card Configuration – Use Cases 158
16.2.1 L2 Transparent Bridging Mode 159
16.2.2 L2 VLAN Switching Mode 159
16.2.3 L3 IP Routing 164
17 Performance 170
17.1 Optimal Choice of ModCod 170
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18 About NovelSat 174

18.1 Contact Information 174
18.1.1 Support Hot Line 174
List of Figures
Figure 1: NS3000 modem 2
Figure 2: NS3000 Front Panel 8
Figure 3: Rear Panel: AC Power + IP Card 11
Figure 4: Rear Panel: AC Power + IP Card + ASI 11
Figure 5: Rear Panel: 48VDC Power + IP Card 11
Figure 6: Rear Panel: AC Power + IP Card + BUC Feeder 11
Figure 7: Alarm Cable Pinout 13
Figure 8: NS3000 Front Panel 15
Figure 9: LED Indicators 15
Figure 10: Navigation Keys 16
Figure 11: Web Server Interface Top Menu Bar 64
Figure 12: Side Menu Navigation Buttons 64
Figure 13: Log In Screen 66
Figure 14: MCT Calculator 67
Figure 15: GUI LED Display 67
Figure 16: Monitor Alarms Report 68
Figure 17: Monitor Events Report 68
Figure 18: Monitor System Status Report 69
Figure 19: Monitor Redundancy Status Report 69
Figure 20: Modulator ACM Data Report 69
Figure 21: Modulator AUPC Status Report 70
Figure 22: Demodulator Report 70
Figure 23: Echo Cancellation Statistics 71
Figure 24: TX Interface Status 71
Figure 25: RX Interface Status 71
Figure 26: Gig-E Interface Status 71
Figure 27: E3 Interface Status 72
Figure 28: Network Interface Status 72
Figure 29: MGMT, LAN and SAT Interfaces 72
Figure 30: Line and Channel 1 Settings 73
Figure 31: Channel 2 and MGMT channel Settings 73
Figure 32: CID Settings 74
Figure 33: AUPC Settings 74
Figure 34: Demodulator Line Settings 75
Figure 35: Demodulator Channel 1 Settings 75
Figure 36: Demodulator Channel 2 Settings 75
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Figure 37: Demodulator MGMT Channel Settings 75

Figure 38: DiSEqC Base and User Commands 76
Figure 39: Interface TX ASI-A Settings 77
Figure 40: Interface TX ASI-B Settings 77
Figure 41: Interface RX ASI-A Settings 77
Figure 42: Interface RX ASI-B Settings 78
Figure 43: Interface RX Test Settings 78
Figure 44: Interface TX Test Parameters 79
Figure 45: GIG-E RJ45 Interface Settings 79
Figure 46: GIG-E SFP Interface Settings 79
Figure 47: E3 Physical Interface Settings 79
Figure 48: E3 Pseudo-Wire Interface Settings 80
Figure 49: Network Forwarding Mode Settings 80
Figure 50: Network Interface Settings 80
Figure 51: Remote Configuration when ACM is Not Active 81
Figure 52: Remote Configuration when ACM is Active 81
Figure 53: Switching Settings 81
Figure 54: Network Routes Settings 82
Figure 55: Network Classes Settings – P-BIT 802.1p Classification 82
Figure 56: Network Classes Settings – TOS Classification 82
Figure 57: Network Classes Settings – MF Classification 82
Figure 58: COS Queues Settings 83
Figure 59: Bandwidth management Settings 83
Figure 60: Local Management Port IP Settings 84
Figure 61: Management Rate Limiter 84
Figure 62: Rollback Management IP Settings 84
Figure 63: SNMP Settings 85
Figure 64: Event and Alarm Mask Settings 85
Figure 65: Redundancy Settings 86
Figure 66: 10MHz Clock Settings 86
Figure 67: Serial Port Settings 86
Figure 68: Date and Time Settings 87
Figure 69: Database Options Screen 87
Figure 70: Selecting a Database Option 87
Figure 71: Saving a Configuration 88
Figure 72: Loading a Factory Default Configuration 88
Figure 73: Saving the Current Configuration to a Specific Name 89
Figure 74: Renaming a Configuration File 89
Figure 75: Deleting a Configuration File 89
Figure 76: Downloading a Configuration File Using TFTP 89
Figure 77: Uploading a Configuration File Using TFTP 90
Figure 78: Downloading a Configuration File Using the Web 90
Figure 79: Uploading a Configuration File From the Web 90
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Figure 80: Hardware and Software Versions Screen 91

Figure 81: License Information and Download Screen 92
Figure 82: Updating the Software 92
Figure 83: Remote Control using OTA 93
Figure 84: SNMP commands for OTA 94
Figure 85: General Options Screen 95
Figure 86: Users Screen 95
Figure 87: Deleting a User 95
Figure 88: Changing a Password 96
Figure 89: Adding a User 96
Figure 90 - MCT Calculator Structure 97
Figure 91: MCT Calculator Comparison Methods 98
Figure 92: Example of Use of MCT Calculator 99
Figure 93 - MCT Calculator Legend 99
Figure 94: CLI Commands 100
Figure 95 - MCT Mode Connection on Point-to-Point 117
Figure 96- MCT Mode Connection on Point-to-Multipoint 117
Figure 97: PTP Duet/Echo-Cancellation 120
Figure 98: PTmP Duet/Echo-Cancellation 120
Figure 99: PtP Duet Demodulator Line Settings 121
Figure 100: PtMP Duet Demodulator Line Settings 121
Figure 101: Rx-Hub Demodulator Line Settings 122
Figure 102: Dynamic Distortion Compensation 123
Figure 103: AUPC example 124
Figure 104: CeC AUPC settings 125
Figure 105: Local SNR AUPC settings 125
Figure 106: QOS Schematic 130
Figure 107: Saving rollback configuration 132
Figure 108: OTA IP Settings – Adding Interface 132
Figure 109: OTA IP Settings 133
Figure 110: OTA IP Settings – setting rollback 133
Figure 111: OTA IP Settings – Adding Interface 133
Figure 112: OTA IP Settings – Ready for Rollback 134
Figure 113: OTA IP Settings – Ready for Rollback 135
Figure 114: OTA MIB browser 136
Figure 115: Modem + E1/T1 Ethernet Management Connectivity 137
Figure 116 - E1/T1 IP Address Setting 138
Figure 117: E1/T1 Card Configuration Main Menu 139
Figure 118: BSC/BTS Sample Configuration 139
Figure 119: Inventory Screen 140
Figure 120: OTA Management Typology 140
Figure 121: OTA Management IP Settings Screen 140
Figure 122: Bundle Connection Screen 143
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Figure 123: Updating Bundle IDs 143

Figure 124: Management Rate Limiter Screen 147
Figure 125: Route Command Screen 148
Figure 126: Multiple Link Branches 148
Figure 127: Hub Unit – E3 Physical Interface Settings Screen 149
Figure 128: Hub Unit – E3 Pseudo-Wire Interface Settings Screen 149
Figure 129: Hub Unit – Network Classification Settings Screen 150
Figure 130: Hub Unit – QoS Queues Settings Screen 150
Figure 131: Remote Unit – E3 Physical Interface Settings 150
Figure 132: Remote Unit – E3 Pseudo Wire Interface Settings 151
Figure 133: Remote Unit – Network Classification Settings Screen 151
Figure 134: Remote Unit – QoS Queues Settings Screen 151
Figure 135: Hub Unit – Clock source settings 152
Figure 136: Remote Unit – Clock source settings 152
Figure 137: Video Application Example 153
Figure 138: DSNG Modem Configuration 153
Figure 139: Modulator Line Settings (Modulator Config > Line) 154
Figure 140: Modulator Channel 1 Settings (Modulator Config > Channel 1) 154
Figure 141: Modulator Interface TX Setting (Interfaces > TX-ASI-A) 154
Figure 142: Demodulator Line Settings (Demodulator config > Line) 155
Figure 143: Demodulator Channel 1 Settings (Demodulator Config > Channel 1) 155
Figure 144: Demodulator Interface Setting (Interfaces > RX-ASI-B) 155
Figure 145: Studio Modem Configuration 155
Figure 146: Modulator Line Settings (Modulator Config > Line) 156
Figure 147: Modulator Channel 1 Settings (Modulator Config > Channel 1) 156
Figure 148: Modulator Interface Setting (Interface config > TX-ASI-B) 156
Figure 149: Demodulator Line Settings (Demodulator config > Line) 157
Figure 150: Demodulator Channel 1 Settings (Demodulator Config > Channel 1) 157
Figure 151: Demodulator Interface Setting (Interface Config > RX-ASI-B) 157
Figure 152: Dual Data-Adjust Mode Modulator Settings 158
Figure 153: Simple P-t-MP Configuration Example 159
Figure 154: Typical P-t-MP Application 160
Figure 155: Switch Aggregation at the Hub 160
Figure 156: Hub Modulation Settings (Network config > Forwarding mode) 161
Figure 157: Remote Modem Settings (Network config > Forwarding mode) 161
Figure 158: Hub Demodulator-1 Settings (Network config > Forwarding mode) 161
Figure 159: Hub Modulator Settings (Network config > Remotes) 161
Figure 160: Remote Modem Settings (Network config > Remotes 162
Figure 161: Hub Modulator Settings (Network config > Switching) 162
Figure 162: Remote Modem Settings (Network config > Switching 162
Figure 163: Hub Demodulator Settings (Network config > Switching) 162
Figure 164: Hub Modem Settings (Network config > QoS > Classification) 163
Figure 165: Remote Modem Settings (Network config > QoS > Classification) 163
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Figure 166: Hub Modem Settings (Network config > QoS > Classification) 164
Figure 167: Remote Modem Settings (Network config > QoS > Classification) 164
Figure 168: IP Routing Example of a System 165
Figure 169: Hub Modem Settings (Network config > Forwarding mode) 165
Figure 170: Remote Modem Settings (Network config > Forwarding mode 165
Figure 171: Hub Demodulator-1 Settings (Network config > Forwarding mode) 165
Figure 172: Hub Modem Settings (Network config > interfaces) 166
Figure 173: Hub Demodulator-1 Settings (Network config > Interfaces) 166
Figure 174: Remote Modem-1 Settings (Network config > Interfaces) 166
Figure 175: Hub Modem Settings (Network config > Remotes) 167
Figure 176: Remote Modem-1 Settings (Network config > Remotes) 167
Figure 177: Defining A Routing Table 168
Figure 178: Routing Example (Network config > Routing > Routes) 168
Figure 179: Routing Example (Network config > QoS > Classification) 169
Figure 180: Hub Modem Queue Settings (Network config > QoS > Classification) 169
List of Tables
Table 1: Modulation, FEC and Roll-Off Supported 3
Table 2: Modulator Specifications 5
Table 3: Demodulator Specifications 6
Table 4: Monitor and Control Interfaces 6
Table 5: Physical Specifications 7
Table 7: Environmental Specifications 7
Table 8: NS3000/NS300 TX Connectors 12
Table 9: TX Monitor Connectors 12
Table 10: RX Connectors 12
Table 11: Utility Connectors 12
Table 12: Alarm Connector Pinout 13
Table 13: Monitor Connector Pin Assignment 13
Table 14: Data Interfaces 14
Table 15: Power / Ground Connections 14
Table 16: BUC Feeder 14
Table 17: Function of Led Indicators 15
Table 18: Function of Navigation Keys 16
Table 19: Primary Menu Items 16
Table 20: Monitor Submenu Menu Items 17
Table 21: List of Alarms 18
Table 22: System Values 19
Table 23: Information about ACM 20
Table 24: Information about AUCP 20
Table 25: Information about Receive Parameters 21
Table 26: Echo Cancellation Parameters 21
Table 27: Channel 1 Parameters 21
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Table 28: Mode Code Values 22

Table 29: TX ASI Interfaces and Internal PRBS Status: 23
Table 30: RX ASI Interfaces and Internal PRBS Status 23
Table 31: GigE Interfaces Parameters 23
Table 32: LAN Interface Parameters 23
Table 33: SAT Interface Parameters 24
Table 35: Interface-config Submenu Menu Items 25
Table 36: network-config Submenu Menu Items 31
Table 37: Network Variables 32
Table 38: Network Remotes 33
Table 39: system-configure Submenu Menu Items 36
Table 40: alarms mask list 39
Table 41: System Submenu Menu Items 43
Table 42: Hardware Configuration Values 45
Table 43: Password Information 46
Table 44: Modulator-configure Submenu Menu Items 47
Table 45: Demodulator-Configure Submenu Menu Items 57
Table 47: DiSEqC Core Commands 76
Table 48: DiSEqC User Commands 76
Table 49: Initial E1 Configurations 141
Table 50: E1 Framed Data Configurations 144
Table 51: Partial E1 Framed Data Configurations 146
Table 52: L2 VLAN Switch Aggregation Requirements 160
Table 53: Ranking of ModCods 170
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NS3000/NS300—Introduction
Cautions
Caution statements draw attention to anything that could damage equipment or cause the loss of data.
The following are caution statements used in this manual.
To ensure compliance with the electromagnetic regulation all cables must be assembled
professionally ensuring that the outer shield of the coaxial cables is properly attached to the
connectors. The unit is closed and grounded properly via the grounding screw.
Make sure air flow is available on the sides of the NS3000/NS300, with at least 1.5 cm
free space on each side.
Before connecting this device to a power line, make sure that the voltage of the power
source matches the requirements of the instrument. The unit must be connected to an earthed
(grounded) outlet to comply with international safety standards.
Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Waste

Pursuant to the WEEE EU Directive electronic and electrical waste must not be disposed of with unsorted waste.
Before initial power up of the NS3000/NS300, disconnect the transmit output from the
operating ground station equipment. This is especially pertinent if the current modem configuration
settings are unknown, where incorrect setting could disrupt existing communications traffic. New units
from the factory are normally shipped in a default configuration which includes setting the transmit
carrier off.
Warnings
Warning statements draw attention to anything that could do physical harm to the user. The following
are warning statements used in this manual.
To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not attempt to service the device
unless you are qualified to do so.
To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, make sure that the NS3000/NS300 is
connected to an earth connection (grounding) via the grounding screw, prior to connecting the unit to a
power source.
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1. Introduction
FIGURE 1: NS3000 MODEM
1.1 Overview
The NS3000/NS300 Modem (Figure 1) is the ideal choice for network operators, enterprise users and
service providers demanding maximum throughput while using minimal satellite resources in Point-to-
Point and Point-to-MultiPoint links. The NS3000/NS300 combines legacy DVB-S2 with advanced NS3™
modulation and coding, the powerful Duet™ bandwidth reuse and the ACM (Adaptive Coding and
Modulation) to optimize high speed satellite data links.
The innovative high performance architecture of the NS3000/NS300 allows efficient networking and
transport over satellite links while supporting a wide range of applications and network topologies. It
includes many enhanced features such as:
 Symbol Rate: NS3000 – 0.05-80 MSPS, NS300 - 0.1-36 MSPS

 Data Rate: NS3000 – up to 850 Mbps (425 Mbps each way), NS300 – up to 30Mbps per direction
 NS3TM and DVB-S2 ETSI EN 302 307 compliant
 Duet™ bandwidth reuse
o Point to Point architecture
o Point to Multi Point architecture
 ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation)
o ACM per remote
o ACM over the air (on the satellite link).
o ACM over the Internet
 Standalone AUPC capability
o Duet based
o Local SNR based
 NovelSat Proprietary Encapsulation (NSPE/NSPE2)
 Modulation: QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK and 64APSK
 Coding: DVB-S2 LDPC/BCH, NS3™ LDPC/BCH
 Dual IF:
o 50-90MHz and 100-180MHz
o Extended L-Band 950-2150 MHz
 Data Interfaces:
o Gigabit 10/100/1000BaseT (Standard)
o SFP Port (Standard)
o G703 E3 Data interface (Option)
o Two ASI input and two ASI output (Option)
o 1/2/4 G703 E1/T1 Data interface slots (Option)

 Management: Serial, Web browser, Telnet and SNMP

 Over-the-Air (OTA) M&C and Software upgrade capability
 Clock Extension: SyncE/E3 G.703 (Option)
1.2 Features Summary

1.2.1 Supported Coding and Modulations
The NS3000/NS300 Modem is fully compliant with NS3TM and DVB-S2 ETSI EN 302 307.
TABLE 1: MODULATION, FEC AND ROLL-OFF SUPPORTED

NS3™ DVB-S2
Inner code BCH BCH
Outer code LDPC LDPC
QPSK 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 13/30, 7/15, 1/2, 8/15, 17/30, 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4,
3/5, 19/30, 2/3, 32/45, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
9/10
8PSK 2/5, 13/30, 7/15, 1/2, 8/15, 17/30, 3/5, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
19/30, 2/3, 32/45, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Modulation
16APSK 2/5, 13/30, 7/15, 1/2, 8/15, 17/30, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
19/30, 2/3, 32/45, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK 2/5, 13/30, 7/15, 1/2, 8/15, 17/30, 3/5, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
19/30, 2/3, 32/45, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
64APSK 19/30, 2/3, 32/45, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 N/A
Frame length 16200, 64800 16200, 64800
ROF “SRRC Like” 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 35% “SRRC Like” 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%,
25%, 35%
1.2.2 Performance
 Data rate: NS3000 – up to 850Mbps (bidirectional 425 Mbps), NS300 – up to 30Mbps per direction
 Symbol Rate: NS3000 – 0.05-80 MSPS, NS300 0.05-36MSPS
 Detailed performance information is available in Chapter 17.
1.2.3 Interfaces
1.2.3.1 Data Interfaces

 Gigabit 10/100/1000BaseT Interface (standard)
 SFP port (Standard)
o G703 E3 Data interface (Option)
 Two ASI input and two ASI output (Option)
 1/2/4 G703 E1/T1 Data interface slots (Option)
1.2.3.2 Utility Interfaces

 Management & Control

o RS232
o Ethernet 10/100BaseT
 Alarm 9-pin
 10MHz Reference clock input and output
1.2.3.3 RF Interfaces
 TX:
o L-Band 950-2150MHz
o IF 50-90MHz and 100-180MHz
o Monitor
o L-Band 950-2150MHZ with 24VDC BUC feeder (Option)
o L-Band 950-2150MHZ with 48VDC BUC feeder (Option)
 RX:
o L-Band 950-2150MHz
o IF 50-90MHz and 100-180MHz
1.2.4 Duet™ Bandwidth reuse

Duet enables both directions of transmission between hub and remotes reuse the same satellite
bandwidth resource, providing significant satellite usage cost reduction.
1.2.5 ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation)

ACM can dynamically change the ModCod (Modulation and Coding) for optimal operation depending on
the actual link conditions, thus increasing link capacity and stability. The ACM is managed separately per
remote site.
ACM messaging is supported over the air and over the Internet.
1.2.6 Over-the-Air (OTA) M&C and Software Upgrade

OTA enables management and control of remote units via the RF link, including sending SNMP
commands from one modem to the other. It works in parallel to the regular traffic. In addition it enables
software update to remote units.
1.2.7 IP Features
 Bridge mode (Layer 2)
 Router mode (Layer 3)
 Ethernet frame size: up to 9600 bytes (Jumbo frames)
 Supported encapsulations:
o NovelSat Proprietary Encapsulation (NSPE)
o NovelSat’s highly efficient encapsulation protocol (NSPE2)
 Routing and filtering capabilities:
o VLAN filters
o IP subnets filters
o 12 remotes per carrier

1.2.8 Clock Extension

 SyncE - ITU-T G.8262 (option)
 E3 G703 ITU-T G.824 (option)
The clock copy stability is affected by the link’s Doppler shift caused by the satellite orbital
inclination, depending on the satellite used. Nevertheless, over a complete orbital inclination cycle the
net error would be about zero. The copy clock stability is according to the above standard as if Doppler
shift were not present.
1.2.9 Electrical / Physical Specifications – Summary

TABLE 2: MODULATOR SPECIFICATIONS
Feature Specification
L- Band
Connectors SMA (F) 50Ω
N-type (F) 50Ω, 24VDV or 48VDV, 120W (opt)
Frequency range 950-2150MHz
Frequency step 10Hz
Power level -30 to 0dBm
Power setting resolution 0.1dB
Power accuracy / temp. stability ±0.5dB/±0.5dB
Return loss >12dB (standard), 18dB (option)
Spurious -55dBc in band and out of band
Phase noise @100Hz-70dBc
@1Khz-80dBc
@10KHz-85dBc
@100KHz-95dBc
@1MHz-100dBc
IF-Band
Connector BNC (F) 75Ω
Freq. range 50-90MHz and 100-180MHz
Frequency step 10Hz
Power level -30 to 0dBm
Power setting resolution 0.1dB
Power accuracy / temp. stability ±0.5dB/±0.5dB
Spurious -55dBc in band and out of band at max power

TABLE 3: DEMODULATOR SPECIFICATIONS

L- Band
Connector F-Type (F) 75Ω
Frequency range 950-2150MHz
Frequency step 10Hz
Min = -102 + 10 x Log (Symbol Rate in MSPS)
Signal level
Max = -20dBm
Composite power < -20dBm
Max. input level 0dBm
Voltage 11.5-14V (Vertical Pol.), 16-19V (Horizontal Pol.)
LNB power control: Band select 22KHz±4KHz
Max. current 350mA
IF-Band
Connector BNC (F) 75Ω
Frequency range 50-90MHz and 100-180MHz
Frequency step 10Hz
Min = -102 +10Log (Symbol Rate in MSPS)
Signal level
Max = -20dBm
Composite power < -20dBm
Return loss >10dB (standard), 18dB (option))
Max. input level 0dBm
10MHz
Connector In/Out BNC (F) 75Ω
Stability ± 1.0 ppm over 0°C to 50°C (standard)
±0.03ppm over 0°C to 50°C (option)
± 1.0 ppm/year (standard)
Aging
± 0.075 ppm/year (option)
TABLE 4: MONITOR AND CONTROL INTERFACES

Management options Front panel
Serial command line interface
Telnet command line interface
Web based graphic user interface
SNMP V3
Serial RS232 M&C port Female 9-Pin D-Sub connector
Ethernet 100BaseT M&C port RJ-45 connector
Alarm interface Female 9-Pin D-Sub connector

TABLE 5: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight 4Kg (8.8lbs)
19”W x 18”D x 1.75”H
Size
48.3 x 45.7 x 4.45 cm
TABLE 6: POWER SPECIFICATIONS
100-240VAC, 50-60Hz 80W
Prime power
-48VDC 80W (Option)
24VDC 120W Max (Option)
BUC Feeder
48VDC 120W Max (Option)
TABLE 7: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Operating temp. 0 to 50ᵒC
Operating humidity Up to 85% Non-Condensing
Storage temp. -40ᵒC to 70ᵒC
Storage humidity Up to 95% Non-Condensing
1.2.10 Compliancy to Standards

 RoHS Compliance: The NS3000/NS300 satisfies the requirements specified in the European Union
Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances, Directive 2002/95/EC (EU RoHS).
 Electromagnetic Computability: This NS3000/NS300 complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and the
European Directive 2004/108/EEC.
 Emissions Compliance: This NS3000/NS300 complies with the following emissions-related
standards:
 Noise Immunity Compliance: This NS3000/NS300 complies with the following standards:
o EB 301-489-1 – Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM);
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services
o
 CE Mark Compliance: The NS3000/NS300 Modem meets the requirements for the CE Mark.
 Safety Compliance: TUV/CE: The NS3000/NS300 Modem complies with the CE60950-1 and
UL60950-1 requirements.
 Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Waste Compliance: Pursuant to the WEEE EU Directive,
electronic and electrical waste must not be disposed of with unsorted waste. Please contact your
local recycling authority for disposal of this product.

1.2.11 Front Panel

Display Numeric Navigation
Navigation Navigation
n n
FIGURE 2: NS3000 FRONT PANEL
The front panel features (from left) an LCD display, a 10-button numeric key pad, a navigation keypad
and four Light-Emitting-Diode (LED) indicators.
 The LCD display is an active display showing two lines of 40 characters each. It has a blue
background light, with excellent viewing characteristics.
 The LEDs indicate, in a summary fashion, the current status of the unit.
 The numeric keypad comprises 10 individual digits, for easy numerals entry.
 The navigation key pad comprises of 4 arrow keys, for easy navigation and the following keys OK,
CLR (clear) and ESC (Escape) for quick navigation.
The function and behavior of the LED indicators, keypads, and display are described in detail in
Chapter 4.

NS3000/NS300—Installation
2 Installation
The NS3000/NS300 Modem is carefully packaged to avoid damage and includes the following items:
 NS3000/NS300 Unit
 6-foot power cord, with applicable AC connector (not applicable for DC supply units)
 USB dongle containing NS3000/NS300 User Guide
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Carefully unpack the unit and ensure that all of the above items are in the package. If the AC power
connector is the wrong type, either the cable or the power connector should be replaced. For AC
powered units, the power supply itself is designed for universal application using 100-240VAC, 50 to 60
Hz, < 80 W. For DC powered units the power supply is designed for -36 to -76 VDC input.
The NS3000/NS300 modem is shipped fully assembled. Removal of the covers is not necessary during
installation.
2.2 Mechanical Mounting Considerations

When mounted in an equipment rack, adequate ventilation must be provided. The ambient
temperature in the rack should be between 0° and 50°C, and maintained at a constant temperature for
best equipment operation. The air available to the rack should be clean and relatively dry.
NS3000/NS300 units may be stacked one on top of the other up to a maximum of 10 units before
providing a 1 RU space for airflow.
Make sure air flow is available on the sides of the NS3000/NS300, with at least 1.5 cm
free space on each side.
The NS3000/NS300 is designed for indoor use only. Do not mount the NS3000/NS300 in an unprotected
outdoor location where there is direct contact with rain, snow, wind or sun.
The only tools required for rack mounting the NS3000/NS300 is a set of four rack-mounting screws and
an appropriate screwdriver. Rack mount brackets are provided separately (including suitable screws).
They should be assembled to the cast front bezel of the unit before rack-mounting.
Shielded cables with the shield terminated to the conductive back shells are required in order to comply
with EMC directives. Cables with insulation flammability ratings of 94VO or better are required in order
to meet low voltage directives.
To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, make sure that the NS3000/NS300 is
connected to an earth connection (grounding) via the grounding screw, prior to connecting the unit to a
power source.
2.3 Modem Basic Checkout

The following information is based on the assumption that the NS3000/NS300 is installed in a suitable
location with supporting equipment available.

NS3000/NS300—Installation
2.3.1 Initial Power-Up
Before initial power up of the NS3000/NS300, disconnect the transmit output from the
operating ground station equipment. This is especially pertinent if the current modem configuration
settings are unknown, where incorrect setting could disrupt existing communications traffic. New units
from the factory are normally shipped in a default configuration which includes setting the transmit
carrier off.
Turn on the unit by connecting the prime AC power (for DC powered units, by flipping the switch to on).
Upon initial and subsequent power-ups, the NS3000/NS300 microprocessor will test itself and several of
its components before beginning its main Monitor/Control program. These power-up diagnostics show
no results if successful.
The start-up procedure may take several minutes, and the message “Welcome” will be displayed on the
unit’s front panel when the unit is up and running.
In case of failure detection, the ALARM LED is illuminated. A list of the alarms is presented in
Section 4.2.4.1.4. The initial field checkout of the NS3000/NS300 can be accomplished from the Front
Panel, Terminal Port or M&C LAN Port.

NS3000/NS300—Rear Panel Connectors
3 Rear Panel Connectors

The NS3000 modem rear panel connectors, shown in the following figures, provide all necessary
external connections between the modem and other equipment. The NS3000 comes in few flavors
according to end customer order, while NS300 comes with IP interface option only. The tables on the
next section summarizes the connectors provided on the rear panel interface, grouped according to
service function.
3.1 Connector Overview

The NS3000/NS300 modem is a modular modem, which supports different kind of connectivity options.
The modular back panel will depend on the actual ordered configuration. The following illustrations
provide some of the common back panel options; other combinations may also be available.
 NS3000/NS300* AC Modem with IP Card

*Mon out, REF in and 10MHz REF out are only available on NS3000
AC Line
10MHz
REF
OUT
M&C (RS232/485) MON OUT L-Band OUT
REF IN IF OUT
100-240 VAC ALARM LAN 10/100 GbE SFP IF IN L-BAND IN
FIGURE 3: REAR PANEL: AC POWER + IP CARD
 NS3000 AC Modem with IP Card and ASI

AC Line
10MHz
REF
OUT
REF IN IF OUT
100-240 VAC ALARM LAN 10/100 ASI-A IN ASI-A OUT ASI-B IN ASI-B OUT GbE SFP IF IN L-BAND IN
FIGURE 4: REAR PANEL: AC POWER + IP CARD + ASI
 NS3000/NS300* -48VDC Modem with IP Card

DC+ 10MHz
ON REF
OUT
REF IN IF OUT
OFF
DC-
ALARM LAN 10/100 GbE SFP IF IN L-BAND IN
FIGURE 5: REAR PANEL: 48VDC POWER + IP CARD
 NS3000/NS300* AC Modem with IP Card and BUC Feeder (24V or 48V)

AC Line
10MHz !
REF
DC Voltage
OUT
M&C (RS232/485) MON OUT
REF IN IF OUT
100-240 VAC ALARM LAN 10/100 L-Band OUT GbE SFP IF IN L-BAND IN
FIGURE 6: REAR PANEL: AC POWER + IP CARD + BUC FEEDER

3.2 IF/L-Band Connectors

TABLE 8: NS3000/NS300 TX CONNECTORS
Name Type Description Direction
IF Out BNC (50Ω) IF TX signal (50-90MHz and 100-180MHz)

OUT
L-Band Out Type SMA(50Ω) female L-Band TX signal (950-2150MHz)
TABLE 9: TX MONITOR CONNECTORS

MON Out Type SMA(50Ω) female IF / L-Band TX signal monitor
OUT
(NS3000 only)
TABLE 10: RX CONNECTORS

IF In BNC (50Ω) IF RX signal
In
L-Band In F-Type (75Ω), female L-Band RX signal
3.3 Utility Connectors

TABLE 11: UTILITY CONNECTORS
Alarm connector 9-Pin D-Sub female The Alarm connector is used to indicate fault Out
connector condition of the modulator to external
equipment, by providing a connection to a double
pole (DPDT) relay.
Connector pin outs are listed in

Table 12 and Figure 3.
Cable pin outs are shown in Figure

7.
RS232 M&C 9-Pin D-Sub female The monitor port interface can be used for the In/Out
connector monitor and control functions of the unit. This bi-
directional port complies with RS-232 electrical
specifications.
Pin outs are listed in Table 13.
Ethernet RJ-45 10/100BaseT The management 10/100BaseT interface is used In/Out
management port for the monitor and control functions of the unit
via Ethernet.
10MHz REF IN BNC (50Ω) An input for an external 10MHz clock. In
(NS3000 only)
10MHz REF OUT BNC (50Ω) An output of the internal 10MHz clock signal. Out
(NS3000 Only)

TABLE 12: ALARM CONNECTOR PINOUT

Pin No. Connection
1 Relay1 NC
2 Relay1 NO
3 Not Connected
4 Relay2 NO
5 Relay2 NC
6 Relay1 NC
7 Not Connected
8 Not Connected
9 Relay2 NC
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9
FIGURE 7: ALARM CABLE PINOUT
TABLE 13: MONITOR CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT

Pin No. RS-485 Signal RS-232 Signal Description Direction
1 TX+ Transmit Data (+) OUT
2 TxD Transmit Data OUT
3 RxD Receive Data IN
4 RX+ Receive Data (+) IN
5 GND GND Ground
6 TX- Transmit Data (-) OUT
7 CTS Clear to send IN
8 RTS Request to send OUT
9 RX- Receive Data (-) IN

3.4 Data Interfaces

TABLE 14: DATA INTERFACES
GbE RJ-45 10/100/1000BaseT Used for Ethernet connectivity. The interface In/Out
supports 10Mbit/s, 100Mbit/s and
1000Mbit/s auto-sensing, auto-crossover with
dedicated LEDs for connectivity and traffic
indications.
SFP SGMII port Alternative data interface to GbE, STM-1 E1 In/Out
and E3.
SPF interface should be acquired separately.
ASI-A BNC (50Ω) DVB ASI In (NS3000 Option). In
ASI-B BNC (50Ω)
ASI-A BNC (50Ω) DVB ASI Out (NS3000 Option). Out
ASI-B BNC (50Ω)
1/2/4 G703/E1 RJ-45 One, two or four G.703/E1 interfaces for TDM In/Out
services (option).
E3 DIN 1.0/2.3 (75Ω) SFP module, for TDM services (NS3000 In/Out
option).
3.5 Power / Ground Connections

TABLE 15: POWER / GROUND CONNECTIONS
AC power Non-locking, 3-prong power
10-240VAC 50/60Hz, Max 80W In
(Standard) cord (IEC plug)
DC power Terminal block, 2 poles, 18- 36 - 76 volts, 4.1A, Max 80W, 7A Fuse
in
(Optional) 22AWG wire protection
Ground chassis A #10-32 stud connector The AC power connector Out

provides the safety ground.
3.6 BUC Feeder

TABLE 16: BUC FEEDER
BUC feeder N-Type Female Used as L-Band out.
(Optional) Provides 24VDC or 48VDC (preordered).
SMA Female Can provide 10MHz reference signal.
Out
type is used when unit is
configured with E1 data
interfaces.

NS3000/NS300—Front Panel Operation
4 Front Panel Operation

4.1 Introduction
Display Numeric Navigation
Navigation
Navigation
n n
FIGURE 8: NS3000 FRONT PANEL
Figure 8 shows the front panel of the NS3000 Modem. The front panel features (from left) an LCD
display, a 10-button numeric key pad, a navigation keypad and four Light-Emitting-Diode (LED)
indicators;
 The LCD display is an active display showing two lines of 40 characters each. It has a blue
background light, with excellent viewing characteristics.
 The LEDs indicate, in a summary fashion, the current status of the unit.
 The numeric keypad comprises 10 individual digits, for easy numerals entry.
 The navigation key pad comprises seven keys for easy navigation and the CLR (clear) and ESC
(Escape) buttons for quick navigation.
The function and behavior of the LED indicators, numeric keypad navigation keys, and display are
described in detail in this Chapter.
4.1.1 LED Indicators

Four LEDs (TX, RX, TEST and ALARM) on the unit’s front
panel indicate the status of the unit. The significance of the
LEDs is explained in the following table.
FIGURE 9: LED INDICATORS
TABLE 17: FUNCTION OF LED INDICATORS

LED Condition Description
Green Modulator Tx is on
TX
Off Modulator Tx is off
Green Demodulator RX is synced (RF) and locked (data)
RX Blinking Demodulator RX is synced (RF) but not locked (no data)
Off Demodulator RX is not synced
Red A Unit, TX, or RX alarm exits
ALARM
Off No unit, TX or RX alarms exist

LED Condition Description

Amber Test Mode is on
TEST
Off Test Mode is off
4.1.2 Numeric Keypad

The 10-digit buttons allows for easy front panel entry of
numerical data, such as, frequencies, IP addresses, etc.
4.1.3 Navigation Keys

Seven keys (OK, ESC, CLR and 4 arrow keys) on the unit’s front
panel allow easy navigation through front panel menus. The
function of the keys is explained in the following table.
FIGURE 10: NAVIGATION KEYS
TABLE 18: FUNCTION OF NAVIGATION KEYS

Key Function
This key is used to select a displayed function or to execute a modem configuration change.
OK
Clicking OK on any open screen, returns the user to the Main menu.
ESC This key is used to cancel a selection, or to go back up in the menu tree.
CLR This key is used to clear an entry.
These arrow keys are used to move to the next selection or to move the cursor position.
◄► ▲ ▼
Space permitting, most of the menus include arrow key hints (◄►▲▼) to guide the user.
4.1.4 LCD Display

Each unit has a 40X2 LCD display, showing
relevant menu information.
4.2 Front Panel Menus

Table 19 lists the primary menu items available via the front panel, and their submenus. Detailed
information about submenu options is provided in the following subsections.
1. Click OK, and then use the ◄►arrow keys to select menu items choices.
2. Click OK to confirm the selection.
TABLE 19: PRIMARY MENU ITEMS

Menu Item General Description Section

Monitor Used to monitor unit status, modulator, demodulator, 4.2.1
interfaces and network status.
Interface-Configure Used to configure the physical ASI-A, ASI-B, GbE ports, or 4.2.2
internally generated test patterns.
Network-Configure Used to configure settings for VLAN Switching, L3 routing 4.2.3
and M&C IP settings. This menu also configures and edit
VLAN and IP tables for remotes etc.
System-Configure Used to view M&C IP settings, and configure 10MHz and DC 4.2.4
options for external RF equipment such as BUC and LNBs.
System Used to handle unit’s configurations database and general 4.2.5
HW items, such as reboot or LED’s test.
Modulator-Configure Used to configure all IF/L-Band and channel related 4.2.6
parameters for TX chain.
Demodulator-Configure Used to configure all IF/L-Band and channel related 4.2.7
parameters for RX chain.
4.2.1 Monitor
TABLE 20: MONITOR SUBMENU MENU ITEMS
Submenu Item General Description Section
Common Used to monitor alarms, voltages, and board related 4.2.1.1
information.
Modulator Used to monitor the modulator TX ACM and AUPC status 4.2.1.2
Demodulator Used to monitor the demodulator RX status and echo- 4.2.1.3
cancellation status
Interface Used to monitor GbE interface statistics and/or test patterns 4.2.1.4
statistics
Network Used to monitor the LAN, SAT and other interfaces as well as 4.2.1.5
to get statistics on the network traffic.
4.2.1.1 Monitor > Common

1. Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select the item to monitor.
2. Click OK to continue.
4.2.1.1.1 Alarms
An example of an alarm status is shown in the following example:
Time Date Alarm

15:15:14 10/02/2003 Loss: receiver unlocked (Source: Line)
1. Use the ▲ ▼arrow keys to navigate through the list.
2. If the alarm description ’is longer than the display area, use the ◄ ► arrow keys to view the entire
description.
Table 21 provides a list of alarms. Any of these alarms can be masked.

TABLE 21: LIST OF ALARMS

Item Description
Clock Loss External clock failure. The system switches to internal clock.
Clock Malfunction Internal clock failure (due to a hardware problem).
Ethernet Link GBE link interface is down.
License Expire One of the temporary licenses has expired.
LNB is overloading the demodulator DC voltage supply, the LNB output is
LNBC Overcurrent
disabled.
LNBC Power Not Good Unable the set programmed control voltage.
The LNBC has detected an over temperature condition and has disabled the LNB
LNBC Thermal Shutdown
output.
The LNBC input voltage is below the required level. The LNB output has been
LNBC Under Voltage
disabled.
Line Unlock Demodulator is locked on the carrier signal on the physical layer.
FPGA Temperature FPGA temperature is over 80 degrees Celsius or less than zero.
FPGA Extreme Temperature FPGA temperature is extreme (over 85 degrees Celsius).
Board Temperature Board temperature in modulator is over 80 degrees Celsius or less than zero.
GigE Processor Temperature GigE card temperature is over 80 degrees Celsius.
Check Voltage One of the power supply voltages has exceeded its limits.
TX Lock Loss Internal Tx Oscillator is out of lock.
BUC Voltage BUC feeder voltage is switched off or out of range.
ASI Loss One of the ASI interfaces is no longer synced.
Channel Buffer Overflow Input data rate is higher than line rate.
Active only in symbol-rate adjust mode. Input data rate is too low to adjust the
Channel Buffer Underflow
symbol-rate.
Channel Buffer Overflow-
Input data rate is higher than line rate or lower than line rate.
Underflow
ACM Client Loss ACM client stopped responding to ACM messages.
ACM Set MCT ModCod had been modified due to an ACM message.
DB Rollback Configuration was switched back to rollback configuration.
EC Lost Lock Echo cancellation lost lock
E3 Connectivity E3 TDM connectivity problem
E3 LOS E3 Loss of TDM signal, or TDM signal mismatch
E3 AIS E3 Alarm Indication Signal
E3 RDI E3 Remote defect identification
E3 PHY Link SFP E3 connection problem
IPCard Reset IPCard performed internal reset
AUPC Power Limit AUPC have reached the power limit configured
SFP Presence SFP was unplugged from modem
4.2.1.1.2 Event
A list of history events is displayed.

4.2.1.1.3 System
The current status of the system is displayed, in the following format:
TX Board Temperature: 36.25 Celsius
All items and values are shown in Table 22.
TABLE 22: SYSTEM VALUES

Item Description
TX Board Temperature Shows the TX board temperature (in degrees (C)).
Shows the configuration of the 10MHz clock source for the modem (Internal or
10MHz Clock Source:
External).
Ref Out Clock Shows the status of the 10MHz reference out clock (On or Off).
TX Port Clock Shows the status of the 10MHz clock on TX port (IF or L-band) (On or Off).
RX FPGA Temperature Shows the RX board Temperature (in degrees (C)).
LNB Ref Clock Shows the status of the 10MHz clock on RX input (On or Off).
4.2.1.1.4 Voltage
The current status of the voltages will be shown on the display, in the following format:
12V : 11.98
All items and values are shown in the following list. The actual voltage is presented on the display.
 12V
 3.3V
 5.5V
 1.05V
 RX 0.9V
 RX A5.0V
 TX 1.2V
 TX A5.0V
 BUC Feeder
4.2.1.2 Monitor > Modulator

1. Navigate through the list using the ▲ ▼arrow keys.
2. Click OK to select an item.

4.2.1.2.1 ACM
TABLE 23: INFORMATION ABOUT ACM
Item Description
IP Remote unit IP address
Name Remote unit name
SNR Remote unit current SNR
Margin-ch1 Remote unit current channel 1 margin
Margin ch-2 Remote unit current channel 2 margin
Channel Current line channel index
Mode Channel modulation mode
Modulation Current modulation transmitted to the channel
FEC-Rate Current FEC transmitted to the channel
Pilot Always Yes
Group The group of remotes which this remote belong to
Locked Remote locked status
State Progress (still collecting ACM messages) / Active
4.2.1.2.2 AUPC
TABLE 24: INFORMATION ABOUT AUCP
Item Description
Current TX Power The current power level transmitted by the device.
The minimal power level transmitted by the device since AUPC was enabled or
Minimal TX Power
the Clear button clicked.
The maximal power level transmitted by the device since AUPC was enabled or
Maximal TX Power
The average power level transmitted by the device since AUPC was enabled or
Average TX power
Uplink Attenuation Current estimation of the uplink attenuation.
Downlink Attenuation Current estimation of the downlink attenuation.
4.2.1.3 Monitor > Demodulator
4.2.1.3.1 Line-Status
4.2.1.3.1.1 General
The following submenu item includes information about the receive parameters.

TABLE 25: INFORMATION ABOUT RECEIVE PARAMETERS

Item Description
Mode DVB-S2 or NS3.
State Synced (if locked on data frames), No-Data (if locked on BBFRAMEs without data) or Not-
Synced.
Pilot SNR The SNR (signal to noise ratio) estimation in dB units, calculated over the header and pilot
symbols.
Appears only if carrier state is Synced.

Composite Power The power of the entire IF signal at the input of the demodulator unit (in dBm).
Signal Power The power of the demodulated signal (in dBm units), available when the demodulator is in
Synced state.
Symbol Rate Shows the received signal symbol rate (in Mega-Symbols-Per-Second (MSPS)).
Symbol Rate Offset The measured offset between the actual received carrier frequency to the selected carrier
frequency in KHz units
Shows current roll-off factor (0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20, 0.25, 0.30, 0.35 for NS3, 0.05*, 0.10*,
Roll-Off 0.15*, 0.20, 0.30, 0.35 for DVB-S2).
*License related
RF Frequency Shows the received signal center frequency in MHz.
4.2.1.3.1.2 Echo-Cancellation
The following submenu item includes information about the echo cancellation parameters. This menu is
available only if Echo-Cancellation is active.
TABLE 26: ECHO CANCELLATION PARAMETERS

Item Description
Status Shows EC (Echo Cancelation) current status. Can be lock or unlock.
Sat-Delay Shows estimated satellite trip delay time in milliseconds (ms).
Shows the gain difference between the outbound signal and the inbound signal (in dB).
Gain-Diff
Value of 100 indicates that there is no lock on remote signal.
Shows the frequency offset between the center frequencies of the TX signal and the RX
Freq-Offset
signal (in MHz). Positive number means the RX center frequency is high.
4.2.1.3.1.3 Channel-1
The following submenu item includes information about the channel-1 parameters.
TABLE 27: CHANNEL 1 PARAMETERS

Item Description
Shows the current actual data rate arriving via the RX chain. It omits any headers or pilots.
Data-Rate Value is given in Mega Bits Per Second (MBPS). Will be N/A if demodulator status is unlocked
or No-Data.
Shows lock status on actual data transmitted to the unit. Can be Locked, No data or
Status
Unlocked.

Item Description
Shows the current modulation being received. Can be QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK for DVB-
Modulation S2 and NS3, and 64APSK for NS3 only. Will be N/A if demodulator status is unlocked or No-
Data.
Shows the received frame type. Can be Normal or Short. Will be N/A if demodulator status is
Frame-Size
unlocked or No-Data.
Indication if signal received is with Pilots on or Off. Will be N/A if demodulator status is
Pilot
unlocked or No-Data.
Shows the received signal FEC rate. See specifications for all supported FEC rates. Will be N/A
FEC-Rate
if demodulator status is unlocked or No-Data.
Shows the number of received BBFRAMES since last counter reset. Will be N/A if
Frames
demodulator status is unlocked or No-Data.
Shows the number of received error BBFRAMES since last counter reset. Will be N/A if
Error-Frames
demodulator status is unlocked or No-Data.
Shows the Frame-Error-Rate (FER) calculation. Will be N/A if demodulator status is unlocked
FER
or No-Data.
4.2.1.3.1.4 Channel-2
This submenu item includes information about the channel 2 parameters. The details are the same as
those for channel 1 above.
4.2.1.3.1.5 Mode-Code
The following submenu includes a list of all received ModCods since last counter reset.
TABLE 28: MODE CODE VALUES

Item Description
Mode Shows the modulations received.
FEC Shows the received Forward Error Correction (FEC) modes.
Pilot Shows if pilot bits exist in the data stream. Values can be No, Yes or Double.
Size Shows the received BBFRAME size. Values can be Short, or Normal.
Frames Shows the current number of received frames since last counter reset.
Error-Frames Shows the accumulated number of received error FRAMES since last counter reset.
FER Shows the Frame Error Rate (FER) for the specific modulation.
Link-Margin Shows the link margin for the specific modulation.
SNR Shows the SNR for the specific modulation.
Designated to unit Shows if the specific modulation was used to send data to the unit.
4.2.1.4 Monitor > Interface
4.2.1.4.1 TX
The following submenu includes a list of TX ASI interfaces (ASI-IN-X connectors) and Internal PRBS
status.

TABLE 29: TX ASI INTERFACES AND INTERNAL PRBS STATUS:

Item Description
Interface Interface Name.
Status Indicated if inactive or locked.
Source Indicates is the source is disable, channel-1 or channel-2.
Rate Indicates the interface data rate.
4.2.1.4.2 RX
The following submenu includes a list of RX ASI interfaces (ASI-OUT-X connectors) and Internal PRBS
status.
TABLE 30: RX ASI INTERFACES AND INTERNAL PRBS STATUS

Item Description
Interface Interface Name.
Source Indicates is the source is disable, channel-1 or channel-2.
Rate Indicates the interface data rate.
4.2.1.4.3 GigE
The following submenu includes a list of GigE interface parameters.
TABLE 31: GIGE INTERFACES PARAMETERS

Item Description
Type Interface type, RJ-45 or SFP.
Speed Interface speed, 10/100/1000Mbps.
Duplex Interface duplex, half-duplex, full-duplex, not connected or link down.
4.2.1.5 Monitor >Network
4.2.1.5.1 LAN
The following submenu includes a list of parameters for the LAN interface.
TABLE 32: LAN INTERFACE PARAMETERS

Item Description
Index Lan physical interface index.
Name Lan physical interface name
Administrative Lan physical interface status, enable or disable.
Status
Operational Lan physical interface operational status, enable or disable.
Status

Item Description
Port Lan physical interface port ID, 1 or 2
VLAN VLAN ID associated with this Lan physical interface.
MAC Address MAC address associated with this Lan physical interface.
IP Address IP address associated with this Lan physical interface.
Subnet Mask Subnet Mask address associated with this Lan physical interface.
4.2.1.5.2 SAT
The following submenu includes a list of parameters for the SAT interface.
TABLE 33: SAT INTERFACE PARAMETERS

Item Description
Index Lan physical interface index.
Name Lan physical interface name
Administrative Lan physical interface status, enable or disable.
Status
Operational Lan physical interface operational status, enable or disable.
Status
MAC Address MAC address associated with this Lan physical interface.
IP Address IP address associated with this Lan physical interface.
Subnet Mask Subnet Mask address associated with this Lan physical interface.
Encapsulation The data encapsulation used by the SAT interface, NSPE or NSPE2.
4.2.1.5.3 Interface-Statistics
The following submenu includes a list of statistics for the different configured interfaces.

TABLE 34: STATISTICS FOR CONFIGURED INTERFACES
Item Description
Index Lan interface index.
Name Lan interface name.
MTU Lan interface MTU size.
RX Bytes Number of bytes received.
RX bps Current received data rate in bit/second.
RX OK Number of bytes received properly.
RX Error Number of bytes received with Errors.
Rx DRP Number of dropped received bytes.
RX OVR For future use.
TX Bytes Number of bytes transmitted.
TX bps Current transmitted data rate in bit/second.

Item Description
TX OK Number of bytes transmitted properly.
TX ERR For future use.
TX DRP For future use.
TX OVR For future use.
If there are other interfaces than the initial three (MGMT, SAT and LAN3), they will also be
displayed here.
4.2.2 Interface-Configure
TABLE 35: INTERFACE-CONFIG SUBMENU MENU ITEMS
TX Used to configure the physical ASI-A, ASI-B, GbE ports, or internally 4.2.2.1
generated test patterns.
RX Used to configure the physical ASI-A, ASI-B, GbE ports, or internally 4.2.2.2
generated test patterns.
GIGE Used to configure the physical GbE ports 4.2.2.3
1. Click OK to select.
2. Use the ▲ ▼arrow keys to select the item to configure.
4.2.2.1 TX
4.2.2.1.1 TX-TEST
4.2.2.1.1.1 Pattern
1. Click OK to change.
This submenu defines the transmitted data pattern of the internal PRBS generator. Possible values are:
 PRBS 2^7-1 (Pseudo Random Binary Sequence)

 All zeros
 All ones
 Bit alternate
 2 bit alternate

 7 ones
 7 zeros
 6 ones
 6 zeros
 55 AA
 66 99
 C3 C3
 00 FF
4.2.2.1.1.2 Invert
Sets the polarity of transmitted PRBS data. Allows the user to invert the test pattern. Mainly used for
PRBS patterns to match the receiver specification (if the NovelSat unit is not attached).
3. Possible values:
o No - Pattern is not inverted.
o Yes – Pattern is inverted
4.2.2.1.2 TX-ASI-A
4.2.2.1.2.1 Data Order
Sets the structure of transmitted ASI data arriving via the ASI-A-IN connector on the rear panel. Mainly
used for different IRDs compatibility.
2. Navigate through the list using the ▲▼ arrow keys.
3. Possible values:
o LSB – Data is treated as LSB first.
o MSB – Data is treated as MSB first.
4.2.2.1.3 TX-ASI-B
4.2.2.1.3.1 Data Order
Sets the structure of transmitted ASI data arriving via ASI-B-IN connector on the rear panel. Mainly used
for different IRDs compatibility.
2. Navigate through the list using the ▲▼arrow keys.
3. Possible values:
o LSB – Data is treated as LSB first.
o MSB – Data is treated as MSB first

4.2.2.2 RX
4.2.2.2.1 RX-TEST
4.2.2.2.1.1 Source
Sets the source of received PRBS data.
3. Possible values:
o Disable – No Data Source.
o Channel 1– Channel 1 data is feeding the PRBS BER meter.
o Channel 2- Channel 2 data is feeding the PRBS BER meter.
4.2.2.2.1.2 Pattern
Defines the received data pattern of the internal PRBS BER meter.
3. Possible values are:
o PRBS 2^7-1 (Pseudo Random Binary Sequence)
4.2.2.2.1.3 Pattern-Invert
Sets the polarity of received PRBS data. Allows the user to invert the test pattern. Mainly used for PRBS
patterns to match the receiver specification (if not generated by a NovelSat’s modem).
3. Possible values:
o Yes – Pattern is inverted.
4.2.2.2.1.4 Pattern-Bytes
Sets the number of bytes at the start of a packet that are not a part of the test pattern.
o In non-packetized streams, set this number to 0.

o In packetized streams it usually should be set to 1 (indicating that the Sync Byte at the start of
a packet is not a part of the test pattern).

3. Possible values: 0 to 9
4.2.2.2.2 RX-ASI-A
4.2.2.2.2.1 Source
Sets the physical source for received ASI data.
3. Possible values:
o Channel 1– Channel 1 data via the ASI-OUT-A connector on the rear panel.
o Channel 2 – Channel 1 data via the ASI-OUT-A connector on the rear panel. (Only valid if dual
channel mode is enabled).
4.2.2.2.2.2 Data Invert

Sets the polarity of received ASI data via the ASI-A-OUT connector on the rear panel. Allows the user to
invert the data. Mainly used for compatibility to different IRDs.
3. Possible values:
4.2.2.2.3 RX-ASI-B
4.2.2.2.3.1 Source
Sets the physical source for received ASI data.
3. Possible values:
o Channel 1– Channel 1 data via the ASI-OUT-B connector on the rear panel.
o Channel 2- Channel 1 data via the ASI-OUT-B connector on the rear panel. (Only valid of dual
channel mode is enabled).
4.2.2.2.3.2 Data Invert

Sets the polarity of received ASI data via ASI-B-OUT connector on the rear panel. Allows the user to
invert the data. Mainly used for compatibility to different IRDs.


3. Possible values:
4.2.2.3 GIGE
Configuration of the GigE port is performed on this submenu.
4.2.2.3.1 RJ-45
4.2.2.3.1.1 Auto-Negotiation
Sets the speed selection protocol of the GigE port.
2. Browse using the ▲ ▼arrow keys.
3. Possible values:
o Enabled – communication parameters are negotiated automatically.
o Disabled – User needs to set the speed and duplex parameters.
4.2.2.3.1.1.1 Speed
3. Possible values:
o 10 – Sets speed at 10Mbps.
According to 802.3, 1Gbps can only be auto negotiated.
4.2.2.3.1.1.2 Duplex
3. Possible values:
o Full – Full duplex is enabled.
o Half – Half Duplex is enabled
4.2.2.3.1.1.3 Flow-Control
Sets the physical port type of the GigE port.

3. Possible values:
o ON – Flow control is enabled.
o OFF – Flow control is disabled.
4.2.2.3.2 SFP
4.2.2.3.2.1 Auto-Negotiation
Sets the speed selection protocol of the SFP port.
3. Possible values:
o Enabled – communication parameters are negotiated automatically.
o Disabled – User needs to set the speed and duplex parameters.
4.2.2.3.2.1.1 Speed
3. Possible values:
According to 802.3, 1Gbps can only be auto negotiated.
4.2.2.3.2.1.2 Duplex
3. Possible values:
o Full – Full duplex is enabled.
o Half – Half Duplex is enabled
4.2.2.3.2.1.3 Flow-Control
Sets the physical port type of the SFP port.
3. Possible values:
o ON – Flow control is enabled.
o OFF – Flow control is disabled.

4.2.3 Network-Configure
TABLE 36: NETWORK-CONFIG SUBMENU MENU ITEMS
Forwarding-Mode Used to configure Ethernet forwarding mode. 4.2.3.1
Interfaces Used to configure Ethernet interfaces parameters. 4.2.3.2
Routes Used to configure static routing. 4.2.3.3
Remotes Used to configure remotes list 4.2.3.4
Switches Used to configure VLAN list 4.2.3.5
QoS Used to configure priority and BW management 4.2.3.6
4.2.3.1 Forwarding-Mode
 L2 transparent bridging: This mode can be used for any type of data transmission for point-to-point,
or point-to-multipoint configuration. In this mode, any data entering a LAN interface (GigE or SFP
connector) in the modulator will terminate at the other end in the demodulator LAN interface (GigE
or SFP connector).
 L2 VLAN switching: In this mode, the user needs to define the remotes, and then assign a different
tagged VLAN per remote. Several VLANs may be assigned to a single remote, however only one
remote can be assigned to a certain VLAN.
 L3 IP Routing: L3 IP Routing handles the different streams of information but routes them to their
pre-configured IP address destination according to the routing table and the correct interfaces.
For more information about data forwarding mode, refer to Section 16.2.
4.2.3.2 Interfaces
4. In the interface menu choose the network enabled interface in order to control its behavior.
5. Choose Edit, Add or Delete.
o Edit: Enables the edit of the existing network interfaces.
o Add: Add a new network interfaces.
o Delete: Delete a certain network interfaces (MGMT, SAT Lan3 and Lan4 cannot be deleted).
The initial interfaces are:
 MGMT – management interface, SAT – satellite interface, Lan3 – modem GigE data interface, Lan4 –
modem SFP data interface.
 Additional virtual interfaces can be added, such as “Bridge” and “Loopback” interfaces.
The variables on each network interface row are presented in the Table 37.

TABLE 37: NETWORK VARIABLES

Item Description
The network interface’s number.
Index
This number cannot be modified.
Name The network interface name.
The Administrative Status of this network interface – enables or disables this interface.
Administrative
status
The management interface admin-status cannot be modified.
The port type of this network interface – Loopback or Bridge.
Port type
The port type of the initial three interfaces cannot be modified.
The Maximum transmission unit is the size of the largest protocol data unit that the layer can
MTU
pass onwards.
VLAN Cannot be modified at this point.
The interface’s MAC address.
MAC
Can be changed only on SAT interface.
The interface’s IP Address.
IP address
In L2 transparent, this address can be modified only for the MGMT port and any
newly added interfaces. In L3 IP Routing, it can be modified for all interfaces.
The interface’s Subnet Mask.
Subnet mask
In L2 transparent, this mask can be modified only for the MGMT port and any
newly added interfaces. In L3 IP Routing, it can be modified for all interfaces.
Management N/A
control
Determines the Encapsulation type: either NSPE2 or NSPE.
Encapsulation
The type can be modified only for the SAT interface.
Determines which interface controls the ACM.
The interface can be assigned to MGMT or a newly added interface.
ACM control
In L3 IP Routing, it can be assigned to all interfaces.
In order to change the host IP of the modem, the MGMT IP address must be modified.
Please note that only active, changeable fields will appear.
4.2.3.3 Remotes
This feature is available only when forwarding mode of L2 VLAN Switching or L3 IP Routing
is selected.


4. To describe a table of remote sites, begin with an empty table.
5. Choose Edit, Add or Delete
The variables on each remote table’s row are presented in Table 38.
TABLE 38: NETWORK REMOTES

Item Description
Index The remote’s number.
This number cannot be modified in any interface.

Name The remote’s interface name.
IF index Relevant interface – always refers to SAT interface at this point.
IP address The remote’s IP Address.
This appears only in L3 IP Routing.

MAC address The remote’s MAC Address.
This appears only in L3 IP Routing.

Signaling IP Remote unit IP address that is used as the ACM message source address.
address
This appears only when ACM is enabled.
modulation The remote’s modulation.
This is not applicable when ACM is enabled.

FEC rate The remote’s FEC rate.
This is not applicable when ACM is enabled.

Group The unit’s ACM group.
This appears only when ACM is enabled.
4.2.3.4 Routes
4. To describe a table of routes, start with one line in the table for the default gateway.
The variables on each Route row are:
 Destination IP address: The destination IP of the incoming data packet.

 Destination subnet: The destination IP’s subnet mask.
 Next hop IP address: The Next hop’s IP Address.
 Table ID: Unchangeable at this point.
 Administrative status: The Administrative Status of this route – enables or disables this route.

If the Management IP address requires routing, an appropriate line should be inserted

into the routing table to provide the management next IP hop (default gateway).
4.2.3.5 Switching
This feature is available only when choosing L2 VLAN Switching mode.
4. To describe a switching table, start with an empty table.
A line cannot be added to this table unless remotes were previously configured.

The variables on each switching row are:
 VID: ID for this switching row, cannot be modified after initial configuration.
 Remote name: The name for this switching row.
 Administrative Status: Choose to enable or disable this row.
4.2.3.6 QoS
For more information about the QoS supported by the modem, please refer to Chapter 11.
4.2.3.6.1 Classification
4.2.3.6.1.1 Classification Mode

Selects the classification mode used by QoS mechanism.
The Multi-field criteria configuration is not available via front panel.
3. Define the type of classification used for the QoS:
o 802.1p: CoS classification is based on p-bit in the 802.1p header of the data packet (Available
only in L2 VLAN Switching forwarding mode).
o ToS: CoS classification is based on ToS value of the data packet.
o MF: CoS classification is based on data packet multi-field (MF) characteristics.

4.2.3.6.1.1.1 TOS
3. To describe a TOS table, start with an empty table.
4. Select from the following variables:
o Rule Precedence: Indicates the TOS rule precedence (Available value 1-64).
o Field Value (0x): Defines the value of the 8 bit precedence in HEX to be affected by this row.
o Field Mask (0x): Defines the mask of the 8 bit precedence in HEX to be affected by this row.
o CoS: This field indicates the class of service to use for the rule.
o Color: This field indicates the color of the rule (green (CIR) or yellow (EIR)).
o Edit: Enables the edit of the existing ToS criteria.
o Add: Add a new ToS criteria.
o Delete: Delete a certain ToS criteria.
4.2.3.6.1.1.2 802.1p
This function is available only when forwarding mode, L2 VLAN switching in selected.
3. Select from the variables on each p-bit row:
o Priority: Indicates the p-bit priority. This value cannot be modified.
o CoS: This field indicates the class of service to use for the rule.
4. Use the Edit function to edit the existing p-bit CoS.
4.2.3.6.2 Queues
3. The variables on each CoS row that can be modified are:
o Queue Num: The number of this CoS queue (cannot be modified).
o Scheduling method: Strict and DRR (Deficit Round Robin)
4. Strict: This scheduling option will always transmit its data at the expense of starving other queues.
Usually used for real time data (e.g. voice).
5. DRR: This scheduling option can give different weighting factors to its data in order to prioritize data
transmission without starving other queues.
o Weight: Active only when the scheduling method is DRR. It determines the relevant amount
of scanning for each DRR configured row.
o Max depth: Queue depth parameter sets the queue buffer size in bytes. It determines the
maximal burst size the queue can absorb but also affects the maximal delay of the data in this
queue. Therefore, real time data will usually derive smaller queue sizes.
o Discipline: Drop discipline sets the policy on dropping data when queue is congested.
6. Use the Edit function to edit of the existing p-bit criteria.

4.2.3.6.3 Bandwidth-Management
3. The variables on each CoS row that can be edited are:
o Index: Index for the line entry in the table (cannot be modified).
o Remote-Index: Index for the remote in the configured remotes table (cannot be modified).
o Admin status: The administrative status of this line configuration.
o CIR: The Committed Information Rate (CIR) allocated to the remote. For optimal operation,
total CIR should not exceed the line rate.
o CBS: The Committed Burst Size (CBS) allocated to the remote. The recommendation is 10% or
the CIR.
o EIR: The Extended Information Rate (EIR) allocated to the remote.
o EBS: The Committed Burst Size (CBS) allocated to the remote. The recommendation is 10% or
the EIR.
4. A table of bandwidth management settings is displayed. Choose Edit, Add or Delete.
o Edit: Enables the edit of the existing bandwidth management rules.
o Add: Adds a new bandwidth management rule.
o Delete: Deletes a selected bandwidth management rule.
4.2.4 System-Configure
TABLE 39: SYSTEM-CONFIGURE SUBMENU MENU ITEMS
Management Used to review and configure management parameters. 4.2.4.1
10MHz clock Used to configure 10MHz clock parameters. 4.2.4.2
Serial Port Used to configure serial port parameters. 4.2.4.3
System time Used to configure unit’s date and time 4.2.4.4
Redundancy Used to configure VLAN list 4.2.4.5
4.2.4.1 Management
On this submenu all relevant parameters regarding the management scheme of the unit can be viewed,
starting with IP address and including SNMP and masking alarms.
1. Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select the item to configure.

4.2.4.1.1 IP
This submenu shows the management port IP settings.
1. Click OK to review or view settings.

2. Click ESC to continue.

4.2.4.1.1.1 IP Address
This field shows the device management port IP address. Changing the IP address is done via the
Network-Config > Interfaces menu.
4.2.4.1.1.2 Subnet Mask

This field shows the device management port IP net mask. Changing the IP net mask is done via the
Network-Config > Interfaces menu.
4.2.4.1.1.3 Default Gateway

This field shows the device default gateway, in the event that a gateway is configured in the Network-
Configuration >Routes for address 0.0.0.0. If this is not the case, the displayed value will be 0.0.0.0.
4.2.4.1.2 Rate-Limiter
This submenu is used to configure the management traffic rate limit.
4.2.4.1.2.1 Rate-Limit
This field is used to set the management traffic rate limit in Kbit/sec. The value 0 indicates an unlimited
traffic rate limit.
4.2.4.1.3 SNMP
This submenu item is used to configure all SNMP related parameters.
4.2.4.1.3.1 SNMP Version

Defines the SNMP version with which the unit will comply.
1. Click OK to change the version.

2. Browse through the list using the ▲ ▼arrow keys.
3. Possible values:
o V1&V2: only V1 and V2 messages are supported.
o V3: only V3 messages are supported.
4. Select an SNMP version by clicking OK.
4.2.4.1.3.2 Read Only Community

Defines the SNMP community string for read only access.
1. Click OK to change the SNMP read only community string value.

2. Use the ▲ ▼arrow keys to edit the value.
3. Navigate through the list using ◄ ► arrow keys.
4. The default value is public. This string can be modified.
5. Click OK to select a value.
4.2.4.1.3.3 Read-Write Community

Defines the SNMP community string for read-write only access.
1. Click OK to change the SNMP read-write community string value.

2. Use the ▲ ▼arrow keys to edit the value.
4. The default value is private. This string can be modified
5. Select a value by clicking OK.

4.2.4.1.3.4 Trap Version

Selects the SNMP trap version
1. Click OK to change the SNMP trap version.

3. Possible values:
o V1– only V1 traps are supported.
o V2 – only V2 traps are supported
4.2.4.1.3.5 Trap Community 1

Defines the default community string to be used when sending traps.
1. Click OK to change the trap community string.

2. Edit using the ▲ ▼arrow keys.
3. Navigate through the list using the ◄ ► arrow keys.
o The default value is public. This string can be modified.
4.2.4.1.3.6 Trap Host 1

Defines the address of a notification receiver that is sent with SNMPv1 TRAPs or SNMPv2 INFORM
notifications.
1. Click OK to change the trap host.

4. Modify the string as necessary.
5. Click OK.
4.2.4.1.3.7 Trap Community 2

This is similar to trap community 1 but allows for a second server to monitor traps.
1. Click OK to change the trap community string.

4. The default value is public. This string can be modified.
4.2.4.1.3.8 Trap Host 2

Defines the address of a notification receiver that is sent with SNMPv1 TRAPs or SNMPv2 INFORM
notifications.
1. Click OK to change the trap host.

5. Click OK.

4.2.4.1.4 Alarms & Events

The following submenu item is used to determine which alarm and events will be masked. Masked
alarms do not appear in the respective logs and do not activate the Alarm Led on the front panel. Relay
masked alarms do not cause an external alarm signal on the alarm D-type connector located on the rear
panel.
TABLE 40: ALARMS MASK LIST

Item Mask
Clock Loss
Clock Malfunction
Ethernet link Down
License Expire
LNBC Overcurrent
LNBC Power Not Good
LNBC Thermal Shutdown
LNBC Under voltage
Line Unlock
FPGA Temperature
FPGA Extreme Temperature
Board Temperature
GigE Processor Temperature
Check Voltage
TX Lock Loss
BUC Voltage Relay Mask Only.
ASI Loss
Channel Buffer Overflow
Channel Buffer Underflow
Channel Buffer Overflow-
Underflow
ACM client loss Mask Only.
ACM set MCT Mask Only.
DB Rollback
EC Lost Lock
E3 Connectivity
E3 LOS
E3 AIS
E3 RDI
E3 PHY Link
IPCard Reset
AUPC Power Limit
SFP Presence

4.2.4.1.4.1 Mask
Enabled items in this submenu will not be displayed on the respective logs under Monitor > Common >
Alarms.
1. In order to change any value, click OK.

4. To change a value browsing through the list using the ▲ ▼arrow keys. Possible values are Disable
or Enable.
5. Click OK to save a selection.
4.2.4.1.4.2 Relay Mask

Enabled items are not displayed and do not produce an external signal via the Alarm connector.
4.2.4.2 10MHz Clock

This submenu is used to configure various aspects relating to the 10MHz clock.
1. Click OK to change a value.

2. Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select an item to configure.
4.2.4.2.1 Source
Sets the source of the 10MHz clock needed for the system to operate.
1. Click OK to make a change.

3. Possible values:
o Internal – Using the internal 10MHz clock.
o External – (Using the 10MHz REF IN connector on the back panel as input).
4. To select a value click OK.
4.2.4.2.2 Data Clock

Sets the internal source of the 10MHz clock.

3. Possible values:
o Main Clock – Using the internal 10MHz clock.
o SyncE GBE – Using clock extracted from GbE interface using SyncE.
o SyncE SFP – Using clock extracted from SFP interface as SyncE.
o Satellite – Using clock extracted from satellite received symbols clock.
4.2.4.2.3 Ref Out

Sets the output of the 10MHz clock to the 10MHz REF OUT connector on the back panel.
3. Possible values:

o Off – no 10MHz output to the connector.

o On – 10MHz output to the connector.
4.2.4.2.4 TX Port
Sets the output of the 10MHz clock to the TX out connector on the back panel.

3. Possible values:
o Off – no 10MHz output to the connector.
o On – 10MHz output to the connector.
4.2.4.2.5 LNB Port

Sets the output of the 10MHz clock to the L-Band RF input connector on the back panel.

3. Possible values:
o Off – no 10MHz output to the L-Band RF connector.
o On – 10MHz output to the L-Band RF connector.
4.2.4.3 Serial Port

This submenu item is used to configure the RS232 communication parameters of the M&C D-type
connector.
1. Use the ◄►arrow keys to select the item to configure.

4.2.4.3.1 Baud Rate

Sets the M&C port communication speed.
1. Click OK to change the value.

3. Values supported: 9600, 19200, 38400 and 115200.
4.2.4.3.2 Data Bits

Sets the M&C port data word length.

3. Values supported: 7, 8.

4.2.4.3.3 Parity
Sets the M&C port data word parity.

3. Values supported: None, Odd, Even.
4.2.4.3.4 Stop Bit

Sets the M&C port data word stop bit.

3. Values supported: 1, 2.
4.2.4.4 System Time

The following submenu item is used to set the date and time of the unit.
4.2.4.4.1 Time
2. Navigate to the desired field is done using the ◄ ►arrow keys.
3. Enter numbers using the numeric keypad.
4. Confirm the selection by clicking OK.
4.2.4.5 Redundancy
This submenu item is used to configure the redundancy parameters when working in 1:1 redundancy
setup.
4.2.4.5.1 Redundancy Role

Sets the role in the redundancy setup.

3. Possible values:
o Disable – Modem is stand alone.
o Main – Modem is designated as primary main modem.
o Backup – Modem is designated as secondary backup modem.
4.2.4.5.2 Redundancy Mode

Sets the redundancy mode.

3. Possible values:

Auto – Switch can be done from Main to Backup and vice versa in case of alarm on active
o
modem.
o Latch – Switch will be done only from Main to Backup
4.2.4.5.3 Revert Mode

Sets the redundancy revert mode.

3. Possible values:
o Disable – After modem switch, reverting to original modem is done by the system
administrator after clearing the alarm.
o Enable – After modem switch, reverting to original modem is done automatically after
clearing the alarm.
4.2.4.5.4 Redundancy Switch IP

Sets the IP address for the relay switch. Setting the IP address enables IP communication between the
modem and the switch to update the redundancy state of the modem.

4. Click OK.
4.2.5 System
TABLE 41: SYSTEM SUBMENU MENU ITEMS
Database Used for managing saved configuration files. 4.2.5.1
Versions Used for reviewing unit software versions 4.2.5.2
HW-config Used for reviewing hardware version and modules 4.2.5.3
License Used for managing licenses 4.2.5.4
General Used for configuring general parameters 4.2.5.5
Screen Saver Used for configuring front panel screen saver 4.2.5.6
4.2.5.1 Database
This submenu item is used to manage configurations of the unit. The concept of preset configuration
allows the user to save and later load various configurations of the modem, permitting rapid switching
between different conditions while saving time and errors in performing manual configuration of
parameters.

The modem can store up to 20 different configurations, in addition to the boot configuration. Changes
are saved to the boot configuration by selecting “Save” in this submenu’s options.
1. Click OK to select a configuration.

2. Use the ◄► arrow keys to select the item to configure.
4.2.5.1.1 Load
This submenu item is used to load a preset saved configuration.
1. Click OK to enable browsing existing presets.

3. To select a configuration, click OK.
4.2.5.1.2 Save As
This submenu item is used to save the current configuration into a preset under any given name.
1. Click OK to enter a file name.

2. Navigate using the ▲ ▼arrow keys.
3. To erase a character, use the CLR key.
4. To move through the file name use the ◄► arrow keys.
5. Click OK to save the configuration.
4.2.5.1.3 Save
1. Select Save and click OK to save all the current parameters into the boot configuration. The
following message will usually be displayed: "Long Action, please wait ……”. A message is displayed
confirming the success of the operation.
4.2.5.1.4 Set-Factory Default

1. Select Set Factory Default and Click OK. The prompt "are you sure?" is displayed.
2. Select Yes or No. If Yes is selected the device will reboot into a clear and empty configuration.
4.2.5.2 Versions
This submenu items is used to review the unit’s different software modules versions.
4.2.5.2.1 General
This item shows the firmware, Operating System (OS) and File system (FS) versions.
1. Select General and Click OK.

2. Use the ▲ ▼ arrow keys to select the item to review.
4.2.5.2.2 Active-SW
This item shows the WEB GUI, Front Panel, NSMD (NovelSat and PIC (Front Panel controller) versions.
1. Select Active SW and click OK to select.

2. Use the ▲ ▼ arrow keys to select the item to review.

4.2.5.3 HW-Config
The following submenu contains a list of serial numbers and firmware versions of all hardware modules.

The list includes the values presented in Table 42.
TABLE 42: HARDWARE CONFIGURATION VALUES

Item Description
Product Type The current product type. Can be Modem, Modulator or Demodulator.
Serial Number The unit’s serial number.
Hardware Version A number describing internal hardware.
MAC Address 1 The unit’s management port MAC address.
MAC Address 2 The unit’s internal MAC address.
Internal Clock Type The internal Clock type. Can be TXCO or OCXO.
Card 1 Type The unit Ethernet card type.
Card 2 Type The unit Ethernet card type.
Card 2 Serial The card 2 serial number.
Number
Card 2 HW Version Internal add-on card #2 hardware version. Number describes the hardware version.
Card 2 SW Version Internal add-on card #2 hardware version. Number describes the software version.
MAC Address 1 The Card 2 MAC address for the RJ-45 port.
MAC Address 2 The Card 2 MAC address for the SFP port.
BUC Feeder Information about mounting and configuration of BUC feeder. Values can be:
External PS (Power Supply)
Internal 24V
Internal 48V
4.2.5.4 License
The unit’s licensed options are displayed line by line.
1. Navigate up and down the list using the ▲ ▼arrow keys.
A license can be permanent license or temporary license. When a temporary license

expires, the modem will still keep this temporary license for additional 7 days. Once the additional 7
days expires and the feature was enabled, the modem will perform reset and will remove the
temporary license functionality.
4.2.5.5 General
4.2.5.5.1 Reboot
1. Select this option to reboot the unit.
2. Respond to the prompt to verify the reboot by selecting ‘’“Yes”.

4.2.5.5.2 LEDs Test

1. Select this option to turn on all front panel LEDS to verify their functionality. After a few seconds the
LEDs will extinguish and a message will be displayed on LCD that the LED test has ended.
4.2.5.5.3 Reset Passwords

1. Select this option to reset any current credentials to the default ones, as detailed in Table 43.
TABLE 43: PASSWORD INFORMATION

Level Username Password
Administrator admin novelsat
Operator oper novelsat
User user novelsat
4.2.5.5.4 Device Name

1. Select Device Name to modify the displayed device name on the web GUI tab, as well as the SNMP
response.
4.2.5.5.5 Lock Screen

1. Select Lock Screen to lock the front panel after "Screen Saver" configuration time has expired () or
when exiting to the main welcome screen. The 6 digit code will be required to access the unit.
Screen Save activation time can be configured from the front panel only.
A code with less than six digits will be padded with leading zeroes. The default is 000000.
4.2.5.5.6 Lock -Code

A 6-digit code is required to allow front panel access when lock screen has been enabled.
4.2.5.6 Screen Saver

This menu items is used to the set the message on LCD display when no other activity is on and the time
it will take to return to this screen.
1. Click OK to select a screen saver.
4.2.5.6.1 Set Message

This menu item is used to edit the set message. The default value is Welcome.
1. Click OK to select a message to be edited.

4.2.5.6.2 Set Delay

This menu item is used to set the time in seconds that the screen will display a message before it
returns to the screen saver message. The default value is 60 seconds.

1. Click OK to select the time for the set delay.
4.2.6 Modulator-configure
TABLE 44: MODULATOR-CONFIGURE SUBMENU MENU ITEMS
Line Used to configure all IF/L-Band related parameters for TX chain. 4.2.6.1
Channel Used to configure all channel related parameters for TX chain. 4.2.6.2
CID Used to configure the identify of carrier owner 4.2.6.3
4.2.6.1 Line
1. Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select the line submenu.
4.2.6.1.1 TX Enable
Determines the modulator transmission state.

2. Possible values:
o Enable: Transmit output is enabled.
o Disable: Transmit output.
3. Select an item by clicking OK.
4.2.6.1.2 Mode
Determines the technology used for the current transmission session.

2. Possible values:
o DSNG/DVB-S
o DVB-S2
o NS3.
4.2.6.1.3 BUC-LO-Freq
Displays BUC Local Oscillator frequency. This field is only informative in nature and removes the need to
calculate for IF frequency or L-Band.
1. Enter the frequency using the numeric keypad.

2. Possible values: 0 to 40000MHz.
3. Click OK to accept the value.

4.2.6.1.4 BUC Feeder Output

Determines BUC feeder behavior. All signals are available once the TX state is enabled.
This field is active only with BUC feeder hardware option.

2. Possible values:
o RF Only: Only RF carrier is present on L-Band connector.
o RF & DC: RF carrier and DC voltage are present on L-Band connector.
o RF & 10MHz: RF carrier and 10MHz clock are present on L-Band connector.
o RF, 10MHz & DC: RF carrier and 10MHz clock and DC voltage are present on L-Band
connector.
4.2.6.1.5 RF-Freq
Sets IF or L-Band frequency selection of the demodulator.

2. Possible values:
o IF: 50-90MHz and 100-180MHz
o L-Band: 950 – 2150MHz
If the LNB-LO-Freq is used, the RF Frequency shown will be the sum of the two values.
4.2.6.1.6 Sine Wave

Sets modulator’s output for continues wave.

2. Possible values:
o Off: modulation is on.
o On: modulation is off, output signal is a CW (continuous wave), at the same given power as
the modulated signal would be.
4.2.6.1.7 Dual-Channel-Mode
Sets single or dual channel mode or operation per carrier option. The dual channels mode support the
following options:
o Video stream from ASI-A + video stream from ASI-B

o IP data from Gig-E + video stream from ASI.
o IP data from Gig-E + internal PRBS generator.
o Internal PRBS generator + video stream from ASI
2. Possible values:
o Single: Single channel is used

o Dual: Dual channel is used

4.2.6.1.8 Channel-1-Bandwidth
Sets the percentage of bandwidth allocated for Channel 1.
1. Enter the bandwidth percentage using the numeric keypad.

2. Possible values: 0-100.
This field is active only in dual channel mode.
4.2.6.1.9 Channel-2-Bandwidth
Displays the remaining percentage of bandwidth allocated for Channel 2.
This field is active only in dual channel mode.
4.2.6.1.10 Symbol-Rate
Sets demodulator’s symbol rate in units of MSPS with 1SPS resolution.
1. Enter the rate using the numeric keypad.

2. Possible values: NS3000 – 0.05M to 80MSPS, NS300 – 0.05-36MSPS.
When NS3000 working in Duet mode, maximum value is 70MSPS
4.2.6.1.11 Bit Rate

Sets the modulator usable data rate in units of Mbps with 1bps resolution. This field is active only in
single channel mode. Changing bit rate affects the Symbol rate field, and the range is restricted
according to the symbol rate. Data rate takes into account transmission overheads: DVB-S2/NS3/DVBS
protocol and encapsulation method (NSPE/NSPE2).

2. Possible values: NS3000 – 0.1 to 425Mbps, NS300 – 0.1 to 30Mbps.
When working in Dual channel mode or ACM server, Bit rate will not be presented
4.2.6.1.12 Recommended Encoder Bit Rate

The recommended input data rate is displayed in units of Mbps with 1bps resolution. This field is only
active in single channel mode, using ASI as input. This recommended bit rate assumes a maximum of
50ppm deviation between the modulator and the encoder bit rate.
This is a calculated field and is for information only. Values are 0.1 to 426Mbps.

4.2.6.1.13 Power
Sets the modulator’s carrier RF output power (units of dBm with 0.1dB resolution).
1. Enter the power level using the numeric keypad.

2. Possible values: -30 to 0dBm.
4.2.6.1.14 Roll-Off
Sets modulator’s roll-off factor (squared root raised cosine (SRRC) matched filter at the modulator
output).

2. Possible values:
o DVB-S/DSNG: 5%*, 10%*, 15%*, 20%, 25%, 35%.
o DVB-S2: 5%*, 10%*, 15%*, 20%, 25%, 35%.
o NS3*: 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 35%
*License related
4.2.6.1.15 Golden-Sequence
All symbols excluding the header symbols are scrambled by a golden sequence, which is reset at the
start of a frame. The same Golden-Sequence should be configured per link. Enter the value using the
numeric keypad.
1. Possible values: 0 to 262141

4.2.6.1.16 Spectrum Invert

Sets modulator’s spectral inversion.

2. Possible values:
o Off: No spectrum inversion.
o On: Spectrum is inverted.
3. Select an item by clicking the OK key.
4.2.6.1.17 Output Level Mode

Sets modulator’s output envelope behavior.

2. Possible values:
o Constant Power: Output power remains the same regardless of current ModCod.
o Constant Envelope: The outer ring or envelope of the constellations is kept equal for all
ModCods, thus transmitting with different output power. The main usage is for saturated
channels and ACM/VCM mode as well as for optimizing back-off for various ModCods.

4.2.6.1.18 Power-up TX State

Sets output power state after reboot.

2. Possible values:
o Enable: modulator will boot up with TX State field in Enable mode, thus with the carrier
transmitting. When working in OTA mode, it is highly recommended to set this field to enable
so, if the remote side suffers a power failure, it will be possible to reconnect.
o Disable: modulator will boot up with TX State field in Disable mode, thus without carrier
transmission.
4.2.6.1.19 ACM Mode

Sets activation of the ACM server on the modem. This is most often used for data links, in cases in which
additional fields will be available for ACM configuration. For further details please refer to Chapter 6.

2. Possible values:
o Disable: ACM messages are ignored by modulator.
o Enable-CH1: ACM messages are monitored by modulator regarding reception quality of
channel 1 only.
o Enable-CH2: ACM messages are monitored by modulator regarding reception quality of
channel 2 only.
o Enable-CH1-CH2: ACM messages are monitored by modulator regarding reception quality of
both channel 1 and channel 2.
4.2.6.1.20 AUPC Mode

Selects activation of the AUPC mode on the modem. For further details please refer to Chapter 6.
The AUPC will start operating only if Duet EC and TX mode are enabled and TX Sine Wave
is disabled.

2. Possible values:
o Enable: AUPC is Enabled
o Disable: AUPC is Disabled
4.2.6.1.21 Downlink-Freq
Selects channel’s downlink frequency from the satellite. It can improve attenuation estimation.
1. Enter the value using the numeric keypad.

2. Possible values: 1 to 40 GHz.

4.2.6.1.22 Downlink-Polarity
Selects incoming satellite polarity. It can improve attenuation estimation.

2. Possible values:
o Vertical: polarity is vertical.
o Horizontal: polarity is horizontal.
o Circular-left: polarity is LHCP – left hand circular polarity.
o Circular-right: polarity is RHCP – right hand circular polarity
4.2.6.1.23 Uplink-Freq
Selects incoming satellite frequency. It can improve attenuation estimation.

2. Possible values: 1 to 40 GHz
4.2.6.1.24 Uplink-Polarity
Selects outgoing satellite polarity. It can improve attenuation estimation.

2. Possible values:
o Vertical: Polarity is vertical.
o Horizontal: Polarity is horizontal.
o Circular-left: Polarity is LHCP – left hand circular polarity.
o Circular-right: Polarity is RHCP – right hand circular polarity.
4.2.6.1.25 AUPC-Max-Gain
The AUPC algorithm can be configured to add maximal allowed gain to the transmission power.

2. Possible values: 0-15dB.
4.2.6.1.26 AUPC-Max-Attenuation
The AUPC algorithm can be configured to subtract minimal allowed gain from the transmission power.

4.2.6.1.27 AUPC-Operation-Mode

2. Possible values:

o CeC PWR – AUPC mode is based on Duet Echo reception

o Local SNR – AUPC mode is based on local SNR variations
Local SNR mode is only applicable when Remote modem TX power is controlled reliably.
4.2.6.1.28 Target-SNR

4.2.6.1.29 Tx Mute after Rx loss

Selects muting modem transmission if modem is not synchronized on a received carrier, to support
regulatory requirements.
This feature is intended for use on mobile modems which are getting out of the satellite
beam coverage.

2. Possible values:
o Enable: Tx mute Enabled, modem will mute transmission when Rx carrier is lost.
o Disable: Tx mute is Disable.
4.2.6.2 Channels
4.2.6.2.1 Channel 1
1. Navigate through the list to select the item to configure using the ▲ ▼arrow keys.
2. Select the item by clicking the OK key.
4.2.6.2.1.1 State
Select functionality of the data channel on this submenu.

2. Possible values:
o Disable: Channel is disabled, no data is transmitted.
o Enable: Channel is enabled, data is transmitted.
4.2.6.2.1.2 Source
Select the data channel source on this submenu.

2. Possible values:
o ASI-A: Transmitted data is from ASI-A-IN connector on the rear panel (only on Video Modem).

o ASI-B: Transmitted data is from ASI-B-IN connector on the rear panel (only on Video Modem).
o GigE: Transmitted data is from GigE connector on the rear panel.
o Test-1: Transmitted data is from internal PRBS generator #1.
o Test-2: Transmitted data is from internal PRBS generator #2.
GigE can only be assigned to Channel 1.
3. Frame Size Click OK to accept the value.
4.2.6.2.1.3
Select frame size of the transmitted BBFRAME on this menu.

2. Possible values:
o Normal: BBFRAME size is 64800 bits.
o Short: BBFRAME size is 16200 bits
4.2.6.2.1.4 Modulation
Select modulation of the transmitted channel using this menu.

2. Possible values:
o QPSK
o 8PSK
o 16QAM (Only on DSNG/DVB-S)
o 16APSK (Only on DVB-S2 and NS3)
o 32APSK (Only on DVB-S2 and NS3)
o 64APSK (only on NS3)
4.2.6.2.1.5 FEC Rate

Select the FEC rate for the transmitted BBFRAME on this submenu.

2. Possible values: Please refer to section 1.2.1 for all possible values.
4.2.6.2.1.6 Pilot
Insert pilots to the BBFRAME using this submenu.

2. Possible values:
o No: No Pilot bits inserted to the BBFRAME.
o Yes: Pilot bits inserted to the BBFRAME
o Double: Double pilot bits inserted to the BBFRAME (NS3 only).

The above fields (Frame Size, Modulation, FEC Rate and Pilot) are greyed out during ACM,
since the ACM server will control them.
4.2.6.2.1.7 Stream Format

Selects input data stream format using this submenu. It is only valid for ASI source.

2. Possible values:
o Transport-204 (For DVB-S only)
o Transport-188
o Generic Packetized
o Continuous packetized
4.2.6.2.1.8 Mpeg Processing Mode

Select Mpeg processing Mode using this submenu. It is valid only if the source is set to ASI. It allows
matching the line rate to the ASI rate. It is only functional when operating with ASI on a single channel
only.
If rate-adjust option is not used, the ASI input data rate must be kept below the line data rate, in order
to avoid overflowing the input buffers (since the ASI protocol does not support flow control).
Sometimes, the ASI encoder data rate is not completely accurate, hence it is recommended to allow a
few ppm (~50ppm) margin (i.e. decreasing the ASI rate) to compensate for the inaccuracy.
When buffer overflow occurs, an alarm is activated indicating buffer overflow. At that time operators
can adjust/reduce the data rate accordingly.

2. The possible values are:
o Disable: No rate matching at all.
o Data-Adjust: Adding or dropping MPEG Null-Packets. Using this option also requires a
correction to the PCR packets, called PCR re-stamping.
o Symbol-adjust: Adjusting the symbol rate, so the line data rate will match the ASI data rate.
4.2.6.2.1.9 Sync Byte

Determines synchronization byte for the GigE data port.
1. Enter a value using the numeric keypad.

2. If hexadecimal letters are required, use the ▲ ▼arrow keys.
3. Possible values: 00 to ff.
4.2.6.2.1.10 ISI
The Input Stream Identifier (ISI) for the data stream can be set in this submenu.
1. Use the numeric keypad to enter the value.

3. Possible values: 00 - ff

4. Accept the value by clicking the OK key.
4.2.6.2.1.11 TS Protect
The TS protect option is determined in this submenu, when working in dual channel mode, with two ASI
Input Streams. The TS Protect protects transport stream data, enabling constant bit-rate at the receiver,
replacing RF link error frames by Null-packets.

2. Possible values:
o Disable: Normal operation.
o Enable: TS protect mode.
4.2.6.2.2 Channel 2
All fields are identical to those in Channel 1, but only affect Channel 2 if dual channel mode is enabled.
4.2.6.2.3 MGMT channel

This channel can only be used for OTA (Over the Air) traffic using the remote modem, as described in
Chapter 11. The source field is locked on HOST as this is its only option.
All fields, except source, are identical to channel 1, but only affecting MGMT channel.
4.2.6.3 CID
Enter data in the following submenus about satellite operators so they can identify the carrier owner.
For more information see Chapter 10.
4.2.6.3.1 CID Latitude

Enter the CID Latitude of the site location in this submenu.

3. Field format is XXYY.ZZ[n/s] where XX is degree, YY minutes and ZZ is seconds/60. The letter at the
end indicates north or south.
4.2.6.3.2 CID Longitude

Enter the CID Longitude of the site location in this submenu.

3. Field format is XXXYY.ZZ[e/w] were XXX is degree, YY minutes and ZZ is seconds/60. The letter at the
end indicates east or west.
4.2.6.3.3 CID Phone

Enter the CID Phone number of the contact person in this submenu.

1. Use the numeric keypad to enter the value. Up to 18 digits for telephone number, including
extension, can be transmitted over the CID signal. If extension is used then there are only 17 digits
(including extension).
2. Click OK.
4.2.6.3.4 CID Phone Extension

Enter the CID Phone number extension of the contact person in this submenu.
1. Use the numeric keypad to enter the value. Up to 18 digits of telephone number including extension
can be transmitted over the CID signal. If extension is used then there are only 17 digits (including
extension).
2. Click OK.
4.2.6.3.5 CID User Text

Enter up to 24 characters of free text, in this submenu, that is transmitted using the CID signal.
1. Possible values: Up to 24 characters of free text transmitted using the CID signal.
4.2.7 Demodulator-Configure
TABLE 45: DEMODULATOR-CONFIGURE SUBMENU MENU ITEMS
Line Used to configure all IF/L-Band related parameters for RX chain. 4.2.7.1
Channels Used to configure all channel related parameters for RX chain. 4.2.7.2
4.2.7.1 Line
4.2.7.1.1 Mode
Select the technology for the current session on this submenu.

2. Possible values: DVB-S2 or NS3
4.2.7.1.2 LNB-LO-Freq
View the LNB Local Oscillator frequency in this submenu. This field is only informative in nature and
saves the user the calculation for IF or L-Band frequency.

2. Possible values: 0 to 40000MHz.
3. Click OK to accept.

4.2.7.1.3 RF-Freq
Select the IF or L-Band frequency of the demodulator on this submenu.
1. Enter the frequency using the numeric keypad in this submenu.

2. Possible values:
o IF: 50-90MHz and 100-180MHz.
o L-Band: 950 – 2150MHz.
3. Click OK to accept.
If the LNB-LO-Freq is used, the RF frequency shown will be the sum of the two values.
4.2.7.1.4 Dual-Channel-Mode
Select if the dual channel per carrier option will be enabled.
The dual channels support, for example, the following options:
o IP data from Gig-E + video stream from ASI.

o IP data from Gig-E + internal PRBS generator.
o Internal PRBS generator + video stream from ASI.
o Video stream-1 from ASI-A video stream-2 from ASI-B

2. Possible values:
o Single: Single channel is used
o Dual: Dual channel is used
4.2.7.1.5 Symbol-Rate
Set the demodulator’s symbol rate, in units of MSPS with 1SPS resolution.

2. Possible values: NS3000 – 0.05 to 80Mbps, NS300 – 0.05 to 36MSPS.
When NS3000 working in Duet mode, maximum value is 70MSPS
4.2.7.1.6 Roll-Off
Sets roll-off of the squared root raised cosine (SRRC) matched filter at the modulator output.

2. Possible values:
o DVB-S2: 5%*, 10%*, 15%*, 20%, 25%, 35%.
o NS3*: 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 35%
*License relate

4.2.7.1.7 Golden-Sequence
All symbols, with the exception of the header symbols, are scrambled by a golden sequence, which is
reset at the start of a frame.

2. Possible values: 0 to 262141.
4.2.7.1.8 None-Linear-Mode
Activate the Dynamic Distortion Compensator (DDC) for non-linear channels. This is usually applicable
for saturated transponders. For further details, please refer to Chapter 8.

2. Possible values: Enable or Disable.
4.2.7.1.9 LNB Control

Select activation of the LNB dedicated signals coming out from the respective IF or L-Band connector
used. This allows selection of a DC voltage and sine-wave combination.

2. Possible values:
o OFF: LNB controller output disabled (No DC / No Tone).
o 13V/0KHz: LNB controller output enabled (13VDC / No Tone).
o 13V/22KHz: LNB controller output enabled (13VDC / 22KHz Tone).
o 18V/0KHz: LNB controller output enabled (18VDC / No Tone).
o 18V/22KHz: LNB controller output enabled (18VDC / 22KHz Tone).
4.2.7.1.10 EC-Mode
Select activation of the Duet™ Echo Cancelation (EC) feature. For further details please refer to
Chapter 7.

2. Possible values:
o Disable: EC is disabled.
o Enable: EC is enabled, for point to point.
o Tx-Hub Enable: EC is enabled, for point to multi point. This unit is the Hub Tx modem, and
Hub Rx modem.
o Rx-Hub Enable: EC is enabled, for point to multi point. This unit is the Hub Rx modem only.
Tx-HUB / Rx-Hub requires ASI interfaces on the modem.
4.2.7.1.11 EC-Min-Delay
Set the minimal delay of the search window for Duet™ echo cancelation.

2. Possible values: 0 to 650 msec.

4.2.7.1.12 EC-Max-Delay
Set the maximal delay of the search window for Duet™ echo cancelation.

2. Possible values: 1 to 650 msec.
4.2.7.1.13 EC-TX-Freq-Offset
Set the offset between the outbound signal and the returning signal. Usually the offset is 0.

2. Possible values: 0 to 100 MHz.
4.2.7.1.14 ACM Mode

Select activation of the ACM feature. For further details please refer to Chapter 6.

2. Possible values:
o DISABLE: ACM messages are not generated by demodulator.
o ENABLE-CH1: ACM messages are generate by demodulator regarding reception quality of
channel 1 only.
o ENABLE-CH2: ACM messages are generate by demodulator regarding reception quality of
channel 2 only.
o ENABLE-CH1-CH2: ACM messages are generate by demodulator regarding reception quality
of both channel 1 and channel 2.
4.2.7.1.15 ACM Margin CH1

Set the desired link margin value in dB for channel 1 ModCod in a 0.1dB resolution.

2. Possible values: 0 to 40dB.
4.2.7.1.16 ACM Margin CH2

Set the desired link margin value in dB for channel 2 ModCod in a 0.1dB resolution.

2. Possible values: 0 to 40dB.
4.2.7.1.17 ACM Server Address

Set the IP address of the ACM server (modulator) so the client will know where to send ACM messages.

2. Possible values: Any legal IP Address.

4.2.7.1.18 Auto-CCM-Mode
Activating or deactivating the auto CCM option. This is most often used for low SNR reception
conditions. In this mode, the demodulator automatically detects the ModCod and makes no change in
it. It does not try to lock on the header and improving reception quality is possible as no lock is required.
This is possible even when the device is under low SNR conditions and the information can be received
correctly.

4.2.7.1.19 Advanced ACM Mode

Activating or deactivating the Advanced ACM option. The demodulator will initiate ACM messages when
it detects a dramatic change in signal SNR. It is most often used for links with fading changes of 1dB/sec.
For further details please refer to Chapter 6.

2. Possible values:
o Disable: Normal operation.
o Enable: Enable advanced ACM messages when the demodulator detects a dramatic change in
signal SNR.
4.2.7.2 Channels
4.2.7.2.1 Channel 1
4.2.7.2.1.1 ISI Range

Selects the incoming data stream format (DVB-S2 and NS3 only). The demodulator extracts a specific
stream, according to the given range set on the dual channel.
1. Enter a value using the numeric keypad.

3. Possible values: 00 to ff.
4.2.7.2.2 Channel 2
4.2.7.2.2.1 ISI Range

This feature is Identical to channel 1 fields, but applicative for channel 2 data.

4.2.7.2.3 MGMT channel

4.2.7.2.3.1 State
Determine the state option for enabling or disabling the received signal in channel 3.

4.2.7.2.3.2 ISI Range

This is identical to channel 1 and 2 fields, but applicative for channel 3 data.
MGMT channel is not available when working in Duet mode.

NS3000/NS300—Ethernet Management
5 Ethernet Management
5.1 Introduction
The Ethernet management in the unit can be done through two physical ports and via three different
interfaces.
The physical ports are:
 Dedicated 10/100BaseT Ethernet RJ-45 management port (located near the power supply).
 The Gig-E data port when working in Over-The-Air (OTA) mode (located near the RF connectors).
The interfaces supported are:
 SNMP
 HTTP Web Server
 Telnet (Command Line Interface)
5.2 SNMP
The device can be accessed via SNMP over the M&C Ethernet interface. The agent within the device is
fully SNMPv1-compatible and responds to GET, GETNEXT, GETBULK and SET commands. If SNMPv2 is
used, the device also responds in SNMPv2 (including extended error codes). Traps can be either v1 or v2
as configured by the user in the System-Configure > Management > SNMP screen or front panel.
SNMP communication usually uses UDP port 161 which is set as default, but can also be modified in
M&C Interface Settings within the front panel menu. Traps are sent over UDP port 162 as default, but
the user must enter the IP address of the host in order to receive them.
On the SNMP manager side, the base for communication is the MIB files, whose structure is consistent
with the main menu structure of the corresponding device. In general, three MIB files are required.
5.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files

Two global files NOVELSAT-ROOT.MIB and ITU-ALARM-TC-MIB.MIB contains the product tree of the
company and all traps. Each of the following function has a specific MIB file which connects to the
company tree and contains the device’s menu structure.
 NOVELSAT-COMMON.MIB
 NOVELSAT-MODULATOR.MIB
 NOVELSAT-DEMODULATOR.MIB
These MIB-Files can be obtained through support team.
5.2.2 SNMP Community Strings

After correct installation of the MIB files, all further configuring can be done via SNMP. The nsRoot node
therefore contains an SNMP-subtree. This subtree holds the community names for read and write
access and can be modified (default is “public” for read and “private” for write).
5.2.3 SNMP Traps

One or two trap receivers can be defined with an internal name, IP address, UDP port (default is 162),
enable bit mask (default is 0 / set to 1 to mask a trap) and trap community name.

5.3 WEB Server (HTTP) Interface

The sections that follow describe the functionality of the unit’s Web Server (HTTP) Interface. Please
refer to Chapter 4 and for detailed descriptions of the configuration parameters featured on the
individual Web pages shown in this chapter. Additional parameters existing only in Web pages are
explained within this chapter.
5.3.1 Interface Introduction

The embedded Web Server (HTTP) Interface provides an easy to use interface for configuration,
monitoring and control of all aspects of the unit.
The user can fully control and monitor base operations of the unit from the Web Server Interface. The
interface consists of several tabs denoted as the Top Menu Bar.
FIGURE 11: WEB SERVER INTERFACE TOP MENU BAR
In addition, each page consists of the side menu navigation buttons located on the left side of each
page. The user can select a value by scrolling down and selecting it. Many of the buttons are nested
with submenus.
FIGURE 12: SIDE MENU NAVIGATION BUTTONS
5.3.2 GUI Interface Access

The GUI can be accessed using a web browser (Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7.0 or later and
Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or later).
1. To locate or change the device’s IP address and subnet, use the front panel or CLI (serial interface)
under network configure interfaces  edit MGMT  IP address. The default IP address is
10.10.10.11/24.
2. Connect the management port (marked as LAN 10/100BaseT) of the unit to the network.
3. To access the first interface screen, enter the product’s IP address in the browser’s address bar:
http://device_ip_address.
Before any changes can be made to the unit the user must log in by selecting the log in tab on the menu
bar.
There are several types of user credentials:
 Users: Permission to read device variables.

 Operators: Permission to access both read and write device variables.

 Administrators: Permission to access both read and write device variables, as well as higher
privileges, such as performing user-related actions.
By default, the unit is initialized with one user from each group under the names:
 user
 oper
 admin
The password, in all cases, is novelsat.
It is highly recommended to change passwords after a device has been initiated. Changing password, or
any other user actions, can be done after login as admin, via the user screen under the system menu.
5.3.3 Interface Menu Tree

Table 46 presents the navigation button and lower level nested buttons.
TABLE 46: WEB GUI MENU TREE
Navigation Button Nested Button Nested Button Nested Button Nested Button
Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2
monitor Common Alarm Event System
Redundancy
Modulator ACM AUPC
Demodulator Line
Interface Status-TX Status-TX Gig-E
E3
Network Interfaces Interface- statistics
modulator config line
channel 1
channel 2
MGMT channel
CID
AUPC
OTA Sync
demodulator config line
channel 1
channel 2
MGMT channel
DiSeqc define execute
interfaces config TEST TX-test RX-test
Gig-E RJ45 SFP
E3 Physical Pseudo Wire
network config forwarding mode
interfaces
remotes

Navigation Button Nested Button Nested Button Nested Button Nested Button
Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2
routing routes
switches
QoS classification queues BW management
system config management IP Rate-limiter Rollback
SNMP Alarm&Events
Redundancy
10MHz clock
serial port
date&time
system Database
HW/SW version
License
SW upgrade
remote control
SNMP command
general
users
5.3.4 Web Page Descriptions
5.3.4.1 Top Menu Tabs

By clicking on a tab in the Top Level menu, the respective screen is displayed.
5.3.4.1.1 Home
This tab displays the product name.
5.3.4.1.2 Log In
This tab displays the log-in screen.
FIGURE 13: LOG IN SCREEN
1. Enter the username and password.

2. Click Log in.

To log out, click Log out.
5.3.4.1.3 Manual
This tab opens the contents of an online manual containing information about the unit’s functionality.
Each item is a hyperlink to a short description on the selected item.
5.3.4.1.4 Calculator
This tab opens a screen with the MCT calculator – an advisory tool that helps the user clearly view all
activation options and decide on the best option.
This calculator analyzes the user’s inputs regarding current working modulation, CNR or SNR as well as
desired link-margin and other information about the system, and provides all ModCods that meet the
limitations. The calculator also provides advice on the ModCod that is expected to provide optimal
results. Upon selection, the user can configure the modulator or demodulator line channel settings
accordingly.
FIGURE 14: MCT CALCULATOR
For more information on how to use the MCT calculator please refer to Section 5.3.5.
5.3.4.1.5 Contact
This tab shows contact information for support, etc.
5.3.4.1.6 LEDS
The top right hand side depicts a web GUI LED display which is identical to the front panel’s LEDs. Please
refer to section 4.1.1 for further details.
FIGURE 15: GUI LED DISPLAY
5.3.4.2 Side Menu Navigation

For detailed information of the configuration parameters available in this section, please refer to
Chapter 4.

After entering data, click Enter to save the data.

Parameter changes are done on the fly, and do not require unit reset.
After making changes, click Save, or all changes will be lost on the next reboot.
5.3.4.2.1 Monitor
Status of various aspects of the unit is provided through the Monitor screens.
1. When accessing these menus, use the Top and Next navigation buttons, to navigate through the
lists.
5.3.4.2.1.1 Monitor > Common > Alarm

A list of all currently active alarms in the unit is presented.
FIGURE 16: MONITOR ALARMS REPORT
A list of all alarms is provided in Table 21.
5.3.4.2.1.2 Monitor > Common > Event

A list of all occurred events in the unit since power or, or since the last time the Clear Event Log button
was clicked, is presented.
FIGURE 17: MONITOR EVENTS REPORT
5.3.4.2.1.3 Monitor > Common > System

The status of the 10MHz clock, internal board temperatures and internal modules voltage levels are
presented.

FIGURE 18: MONITOR SYSTEM STATUS REPORT
5.3.4.2.1.4 Monitor > Common > Redundancy

The redundancy status of the unit is presented. The information provided includes the unit roll, the
current state, time of last flip and GiGE blocking status. From this screen it is also possible to force a
switch from the active unit to the standby unit.
In order to make a switch, the standby unit must not have any active alarm.
FIGURE 19: MONITOR REDUNDANCY STATUS REPORT
5.3.4.2.1.5 Monitor > Modulator > ACM

Reports from remotes, about ACM data sent to the ACM server (the modulator) is presented. Please
refer to Chapter 6, for detailed information on the ACM.
FIGURE 20: MODULATOR ACM DATA REPORT
1. Click the Clear Statistics button to clear the ACM statistics and start a fresh calculation.
5.3.4.2.1.6 Monitor > Modulator > AUPC

Reports from the modulator, providing statistics on the transmission power used, and the estimated
attenuation of both the uplink and the downlink are presented.

FIGURE 21: MODULATOR AUPC STATUS REPORT
5.3.4.2.1.7 Monitor > Demodulator > Line

All the information about the demodulator reception is presented.
FIGURE 22: DEMODULATOR REPORT
If test mode is being used the PRBS section will be displayed, giving BER data.
1. Click the Clear Counters button to reset the Frames counter and FER statistics.
If Echo cancelation is activated, an additional field labeled Echo Cancellation will appear
with the EC statistics, as shown below.

FIGURE 23: ECHO CANCELLATION STATISTICS
Please refer to Chapter 7, for a detailed explanation on motivation, usage, and set-up.
5.3.4.2.1.8 Monitor > Interface > Status TX

The TX interface status for ASI and TEST interfaces is presented.
FIGURE 24: TX INTERFACE STATUS
The status of the interface can be:
 Inactive: when the interface is not selected by any channel.

 Not Locked: when the interface is selected by one channel and no data appears at its input.
 Locked: when the interface is selected by one channel with data at its input source.
5.3.4.2.1.9 Monitor > Interface > Status RX

The RX interface status for each ASI and TEST interface is presented.
FIGURE 25: RX INTERFACE STATUS
5.3.4.2.1.10 Monitor > Interface > GigE

The Gig-E interface status is presented. If an SFP is assembled, its status will be reflected in this screen
as well.
FIGURE 26: GIG-E INTERFACE STATUS
5.3.4.2.1.11 Monitor > Interface > E3

The E3 interface status is presented.

FIGURE 27: E3 INTERFACE STATUS
5.3.4.2.1.12 Monitor > Network > Interfaces

The LAN and SAT interfaces status and configuration are presented.
FIGURE 28: NETWORK INTERFACE STATUS
If an SFP is assembled, its status will be reflected in this screen as well.
5.3.4.2.1.13 Monitor > Network > Interfaces

MGMT, LAN3, LAN4 and SAT interfaces statistics are presented.
FIGURE 29: MGMT, LAN AND SAT INTERFACES
If an SFP is assembled, its status will be reflected in this screen as well.
5.3.4.2.2 Modulator config

5.3.4.2.2.1 Modulator Config > Line | Channel 1 | Channel 2 | MGMT channel
All modulator parameters, including ACM are configured on this side menu.
1. Click the line tab or channel 1 tab or channel 2 tab or MGMT channel tab to select a report.
2. After completion of all changes, click Save to save the last configuration.

FIGURE 30: LINE AND CHANNEL 1 SETTINGS
FIGURE 31: CHANNEL 2 AND MGMT CHANNEL SETTINGS
The following channel settings (Frame Size, Modulation, FEC Rate and Pilot) will be greyed
out if ACM is enabled.
Channel 2 settings will be greyed out if dual channel mode is disabled in the line settings page.
MGMT Channel Source is not configurable, and can be used only for remote M&C and software
upgrades.
5.3.4.2.2.2 Modulator Config > CID

Add a carrier ID signal below the line noise floor which contains the following information. For more
information please refer to Chapter 10.

FIGURE 32: CID SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.2.3 Modulator Config > AUPC

Configure AUPC parameters, including link RF parameters for fading estimation. For more information
please refer to chapter 9.
1. Click the AUPC tab to select a report.
FIGURE 33: AUPC SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.2.4 Modulator Config > OTA Sync

This feature is intendent for future release.
5.3.4.2.3 Demodulator config

5.3.4.2.3.1 Demodulator Config > Line | Channel 1 | Channel 2 |MGMT Channel
Configure demodulator parameters, including ACM and Echo Cancellation.
1. Click the line tab or channel 1 tab or channel 2 tab or MGMT channel tab to select a report.

FIGURE 34: DEMODULATOR LINE SETTINGS
FIGURE 35: DEMODULATOR CHANNEL 1 SETTINGS
FIGURE 36: DEMODULATOR CHANNEL 2 SETTINGS
FIGURE 37: DEMODULATOR MGMT CHANNEL SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.3.2 DiSEqC
DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a special communication protocol for use between a
satellite receiver and a device such as a multi-dish switch or a small dish antenna rotor. DiSEqC relies
only upon a coaxial cable to transmit both bidirectional data/signals and power. DiSEqC is commonly
used to control switches and motors, and is more flexible than 13/18 volt and 22 kHz tone techniques.
DiSEqC is also compatible with the actuators used to rotate large C band dishes if used with a DiSEqC
positioner.
The modem supports Digital Satellite Equipment Control (DiSEqC) protocols V2.x (two way DiSEqC).

5.3.4.2.3.2.1 Define
DiSEqC core commands and user commands are defined in this page. Admin privileges are required to
access this page. Users without admin privileges will only be able to run the user defined commands.
FIGURE 38: DISEQC BASE AND USER COMMANDS
5.3.4.2.3.2.2 DiSEqC Basic Commands

The core commands page allows for support of additional layers of DiSEqC other than the default 1.1
and 1.2 layer. It also allows changes to the addressing of the commands, which is defined as broadcast
address by default.
TABLE 47: DISEQC CORE COMMANDS

Item Description
Display Displays a list of the core commands currently defined.
Create Creates a new command.
Edit Edits an existing command.
Delete Deletes an existing command.
Run Runs a command (for debug purposes).
Reset Resets all commands back to the original DiSEqC 1.1 and 1.2 factory default command set.
Save Save the basic commands.
5.3.4.2.3.2.3 DiSEqC User Commands

The user commands page permits user-defined customization. Each entry calls one of the basic
commands with a specific data and LNB mode, and assigns a unique user defined name to it so for
example, if you have a SAR 212 Spaun switch, with one LNB connected to a dish pointed to London and
the other to New York, you can define a "London" Command that will issue a committed switch DiSEqC
command with the data 0xf0 (for input 1),and a "New York" Command with the datum 0xf4 (for input
2), simplifying matters for the non-admin user. For supported commands you may consult the user
manual that accompanied your switch, or contact the Novelsat post sale rep for support.
TABLE 48: DISEQC USER COMMANDS

Item Description
Display Displays a list of the core commands currently defined.
Create Creates a new command.
Edit Edits an existing command.
Delete Deletes an existing command.
Run Runs a command (for debug purposes).
Reset Resets all commands back to the original DiSEqC 1.1 and 1.2 factory default command set.
5.3.4.2.3.2.4 Execute
The Run command runs a predefined DiSEqC command.

5.3.4.2.4 Interfaces config

Configure the physical interfaces such as ASI and Gig-E, and also the test engine interface. The built-in
PRBS engine can be used, when no other data source is available, or if BER measurements are required.
When the PRBS generator is used, the actual line rate will determine the PRBS data rate.
5.3.4.2.4.1 Interfaces Config > ASI > TX-ASI-A

Set the data order parameter for the TX-ASI-A interface – either LSB or MSB can be first. The TX denotes
that the ASI stream is coming out from modem itself outwards to an IRD.
FIGURE 39: INTERFACE TX ASI-A SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.4.2 Interfaces Config > ASI > TX-ASI-B

Set the data order parameter for the TX-ASI-B interface – either LSB or MSB can be first.
The TX denotes that the ASI stream is coming out from modem itself outwards to an IRD.
FIGURE 40: INTERFACE TX ASI-B SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.4.3 Interfaces Config > ASI > RX-ASI-A

Set the data order parameter for the RX-ASI-A interface – to channel 1 or 2 or none.
1. Select the data rate mode. If Manual is selected, supply the data rate and accuracy. If date rate
mode is auto the unit automatically detects the incoming data rate.
2. Select data inversion.
The RX denotes that the ASI stream is arriving via the modem itself (received by it)
inwards from a video encoder.
FIGURE 41: INTERFACE RX ASI-A SETTINGS

5.3.4.2.4.4 Interfaces Config > ASI > RX-ASI-B

Set the data order parameter for the RX-ASI-B interface – to channel 1 or 2 or none.
1. Select the data rate mode. If Manual is selected, supply the data rate and accuracy. If date rate
mode is auto the unit automatically detects the incoming data rate.
2. Select data inversion.
The RX denotes that the ASI stream is arriving via the modem itself (received by it)
inwards from a video encoder.
FIGURE 42: INTERFACE RX ASI-B SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.4.5 Interfaces Config > TEST > TX-test

Set the parameters for the TX-test interface – transmit pattern, and inversion of data.
The TX denotes, the data is transmitted from the modulator side.
FIGURE 43: INTERFACE RX TEST SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.4.6 Interfaces Config > TEST > RX-test

Set the parameters for the RX-test interface – selected channel, transmit pattern, and inversion of data.
The RX denotes, the data is received from the satellite link on the demodulator side.

FIGURE 44: INTERFACE TX TEST PARAMETERS
If only one channel is configured, the Gig-E LAN interface must be disabled in the network
config > interfaces screen as only one data source can feed the channel.
5.3.4.2.4.7 Interfaces Config > Gig-E > RJ45

Set the parameters for the Gig-E RJ45 interface – auto negotiation and flow control.
FIGURE 45: GIG-E RJ45 INTERFACE SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.4.8 Interfaces Config > Gig-E > SFP

Set the parameters for the Gig-E SFP interface – auto negotiation and flow control.
FIGURE 46: GIG-E SFP INTERFACE SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.4.9 Interfaces Config > E3 > Physical

Configure the E3 SFP – the clock source (from the E3 or from the remote modem) and the line type. For
more information about E3 please refer to Chapter 14. For more information about clock extension
please refer to Chapter 15.
FIGURE 47: E3 PHYSICAL INTERFACE SETTINGS

5.3.4.2.4.10 Interfaces Config > E3 > Pseudo-Wire Interface Settings

Configure the pseudo-wire connection when using the E3 SFP – the E3 SFP’s IP address, the peer E3
SFP’s IP address and additional parameters. For more information about E3 please refer to Chapter 14.
FIGURE 48: E3 PSEUDO-WIRE INTERFACE SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.5 Network config

Configure the Gig-E interface and/or the test engine interface and forwarding mode scheme.
5.3.4.2.5.1 Network Config > Forwarding Mode

Select the proper forwarding mode. Please refer to Section 16.2, for a detailed explanation on
motivation, usage, and set-up.
FIGURE 49: NETWORK FORWARDING MODE SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.5.2 Network Config > Interfaces

Set the parameters for network operation. Fields may be greyed out according to the selected
forwarding mode.
If the unit includes an E3 SFP card, it will appear as LAN4 in the table.
1. Click the Apply button to confirm each line’s changes.
FIGURE 50: NETWORK INTERFACE SETTINGS

Optionally, interfaces can be added or deleted. This option can be used to create an interface for
remote management (Port type = Bridge) or a loopback to the internal router (port type = loopback)
that can be used with ACM. More information on remote management is available in Chapter 11. More
information about ACM is available in Chapter 6.
5.3.4.2.5.3 Network Config > Remotes
This is not applicable in L2 transparent bridging mode.
Configure the list of remote units, and the ModCod per remote. The modem supports up to 12 different
ModCods on the same carrier.
FIGURE 51: REMOTE CONFIGURATION WHEN ACM IS NOT ACTIVE
FIGURE 52: REMOTE CONFIGURATION WHEN ACM IS ACTIVE
1. Add additional remotes using the Add Row button.

2. Delete a remote by clicking delete.
5.3.4.2.5.4 Network Config > Switching (applicable only in L2 VLAN mode)

Configure switching settings by setting VID per remote and enabling or disabling remotes.
FIGURE 53: SWITCHING SETTINGS
1. Add switching settings using the Add Row button.

2. Delete a switching configuration by clicking delete.
5.3.4.2.5.5 Network config > routing > routs

Configure the network routing settings for the MNGT subnetwork and for the L3 IP routing mode.

FIGURE 54: NETWORK ROUTES SETTINGS
1. Add routing entry using the Add Row button.

2. Delete routing entry by clicking delete.
5.3.4.2.5.6 Network config > QoS > Classification

Configure the Quality-Of-Service criteria, and the QoS mode to be used.
FIGURE 55: NETWORK CLASSES SETTINGS – P-BIT 802.1P CLASSIFICATION
FIGURE 56: NETWORK CLASSES SETTINGS – TOS CLASSIFICATION
FIGURE 57: NETWORK CLASSES SETTINGS – MF CLASSIFICATION

1. Add classification settings using the Add Row button.

2. Delete a classification configuration by clicking delete.
5.3.4.2.5.7 Network Config > QoS > Queues

Configure the Quality-Of-Service queues settings.
FIGURE 58: COS QUEUES SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.5.8 Network Config > QoS > BW Management

Configure the Bandwidth management settings.
FIGURE 59: BANDWIDTH MANAGEMENT SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.6 System config

Configure the several aspects of the unit relating to management, serial port, date and time settings
and 10MHz various settings.
1. After completion of all changes, when relevant, click Save to save the last configuration.
5.3.4.2.6.1 System Config > Management > IP

Display local management port IP settings.

FIGURE 60: LOCAL MANAGEMENT PORT IP SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.6.2 System config > Management > Rate-Limiter

Configure the rate limit on the management traffic.
FIGURE 61: MANAGEMENT RATE LIMITER
Enter 0 for unlimited traffic.
5.3.4.2.6.3 System config > Management > Rollback

Enable the rollback mechanism, and sets the time constant of its activation.
FIGURE 62: ROLLBACK MANAGEMENT IP SETTINGS
A rollback configuration must be pre-prepared in order to enable this mode. Please refer
to Section 5.3.4.2.7.1 for more details.
5.3.4.2.6.4 System config > Management > SNMP

Configure all relevant settings for SNMP functionality.

FIGURE 63: SNMP SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.6.5 System Config > Management > Alarms & Events

Determine which alarm or event should appear in the alarm or events logs.
1. Decide which events and alarms should trigger a relay transition, usually connected to an external
redundancy switch.
2. Check an alarm or event in the Mask column to eliminate it from the alarms and events log.
3. Check the same alarm or event in the Relay Mask column to eliminate it from causing a relay
transition.
FIGURE 64: EVENT AND ALARM MASK SETTINGS

5.3.4.2.6.6 System Config > Redundancy

Select the configuration of the redundancy roll, when working in 1:1 redundancy scheme (using an
external redundancy switch).
The unit roll can be Main or Backup and the unit communicates with the external redundancy switch to
determine if the unit is in Active or Standby mode, via the configured Relay Switch IP Address field.
FIGURE 65: REDUNDANCY SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.6.7 System Config > 10MHz

Select the configuration of the 10MHz clock. The source can be internal or external, and it can be
configured to provide 10MHz clock to external units, such as a spectrum analyzer or other equipment
using the Ref-Out Connector. The user can also output a 10MHz clock to an external LNB on the same IF
or L-Band connector that is used to receive the signal from the satellite.
FIGURE 66: 10MHZ CLOCK SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.6.8 System Config > Serial

This page allows the user to configure the serial port communication parameters. The serial port can be
used to control the unit if an Ethernet connection cannot be established between the management PC
and the unit.
FIGURE 67: SERIAL PORT SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.6.9 System Config > Date&Time

Configure the date and time of the unit.
1. After changing the Date, click the Set date button.

2. After changing the Time, click the Set time button.

FIGURE 68: DATE AND TIME SETTINGS
5.3.4.2.7 System
Configure and monitor the administrative aspects of the units, such as software upgrade, software
licensing and user’s accounts and permissions. Also some general functions are allocated here, as well
as preset configuration handling.
The concept of preset configuration allows the user to save and later load various configurations of the
modem, permitting rapid switching between different conditions while saving time and errors in
performing manual configuration of parameters.
The modem can store up to 20 different configurations, in addition to the boot configuration. Changes
are saved to the boot configuration by clicking Save in each configuration screen. Other configurations
are managed in the Database screen under the System menu.
5.3.4.2.7.1 System > Database

The Database options includes a dropdown list with available options. When an option is selected, the
appropriate screen appear.
FIGURE 69: DATABASE OPTIONS SCREEN
 Select DB file preview to review a stored configuration file. A new web screen opens with all the
configured parameters listed.
FIGURE 70: SELECTING A DATABASE OPTION

 Select Save current configuration to save the current configuration of the unit as the default
configuration. The default configuration is the configuration loaded when the unit boots.
o To save the configuration select Save and click OK.
FIGURE 71: SAVING A CONFIGURATION
 Select Load configuration file to display all saved configurations in a drop-down list.
o To load a configuration, select the desired configuration and click OK.
o Click Load > Factory default to set the device configuration to the original factory default
settings.
FIGURE 72: LOADING A FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
Loading factory defaults will not affect the unit’s management IP address setting for local
management. Routing information will be lost.
 Select Save configuration as and, in the text box, enter a name for a new configuration.
o Type the name for the configuration in the Save as box.
o Click ‘OK’.

FIGURE 73: SAVING THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION TO A SPECIFIC NAME
 Select Rename configuration file to display the entire list of saved configurations in a drop-down
list.
o To rename a particular configuration, type a new name for the configuration in the new name
box and click OK.
FIGURE 74: RENAMING A CONFIGURATION FILE
 Select Delete Configuration File and all saved configurations are displayed in a drop-down list.
o To delete a particular configuration, select the configuration to be deleted and click OK.
FIGURE 75: DELETING A CONFIGURATION FILE
 Select Download Configuration File Using TFTP to import a configuration file from a TFTP server.
o Enter the TFTP server’s IP address.
o Enter the file name to be downloaded.
o Click OK.
FIGURE 76: DOWNLOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE USING TFTP
 Select Upload configuration file using TFTP to export a configuration file to a TFTP server.
o Enter the TFTP server’s IP address.
o Select the file name to be uploaded.
o Click OK.

FIGURE 77: UPLOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE USING TFTP
 Select Download configuration file using Web to import a configuration file from the local
computer.
o Click Download file.
o Select the file name to be downloaded.
o Click OK.
FIGURE 78: DOWNLOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE USING THE WEB
 Select Upload configuration file using WEB to export a configuration file to the local computer.
o Select the file name to be uploaded.
o Click OK.
FIGURE 79: UPLOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE FROM THE WEB
 Select Set Rollback Default Configuration to save the current configuration as default rollback. For
more details please refer to Section 5.3.4.2.7.3 and Section 5.3.4.2.6.3.
o Click OK.
5.3.4.2.7.2 System > HW/SW Versions

Click this link for Information about hardware modules and software versions installed on the device.
This is pertinent for the support team.

FIGURE 80: HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE VERSIONS SCREEN
5.3.4.2.7.3 System > License

Click this link to view all license information of the device. License files can be updated locally or via a
FTP server.
If you have the license file locally:
1. Click Choose File button, browse and select the license file.
2. Click the Download button.
To download the file from FTP server:
1. To connect to FTP server, use the following:

o FTP Address: 81.218.47.249
o File name: Provide the relevant file name.
2. Enter your unique username and password obtained from NovelSat support.
Licensable features can be purchased at any time from NovelSat.

FIGURE 81: LICENSE INFORMATION AND DOWNLOAD SCREEN
5.3.4.2.7.4 System > SW Upgrade

Update the software using this screen. Software upgrade can be done either locally or via a FTP server.
1. If you have the image file locally, click the Choose File button, browse and select the image file.
3. To connect to NovelSat’s FTP server, contact NovelSat’s support team.
4. After downloading, click the Activate button for installation.
The unit will reboot itself during upgrade.
FIGURE 82: UPDATING THE SOFTWARE
5.3.4.2.7.5 Remote Control (OTA)

Remotely control one or more NovelSat’s remote devices, such as remote software upgrade, sending
new configuration file or SNMP commands, over the MGMT channel. For more information see
chapter 12.

FIGURE 83: REMOTE CONTROL USING OTA
1. Insert remote modem serial number, or check the All checkbox.

2. To upgrading a file
o Click Upload File to upload a file to a modem in order to be transmitted. At the end of the
upload process, the modem will transmit the software upgrade over the air. The progress of
the transmission can be seen under OTA TX Status.
o After the transmission is completed, the Activate remotes button is enabled and the OTA TX
Status is modified to IDLE. Click the Activate remotes button to send a command to all the
devices to activate the newly acquired version. All devices that received the version in full and
the activation command will reboot.
3. To send a configuration file
o Select the configuration file to be used
o Click Upload File to upload a configuration file to a modem in order to be transmitted. At the
end of the upload process, the modem will transmit the configuration file over the air. The
progress of the transmission can be seen under OTA TX Status.
o After the transmission is completed, the Activate configuration button is enabled and the
OTA TX Status is modified to IDLE. Click the Activate configuration button to send a command
to all the devices to activate the newly configuration file.
o Click Save Current Configuration to save the new configuration as default configuration.
4. To send a configuration command
o Click Command name to select the SNMP command order to be transmitted.
o Click Send and execute or Send and wait. At the end of the upload process, the modem will
transmit the command over the air. The progress of the transmission can be seen under OTA
TX Status.
o After the transmission is completed, incase Send and Wait was used, the Execute button is
enabled and the OTA TX Status is modified to IDLE. Click the Execute button to send a
command to all the devices to execute the newly command.
o Click Clear Command Buffer to delete commands pending execution on the remote unit.

o Click Save Current Configuration to save the new configuration as default configuration.
5. To send a license file (can be used only with single serial number)
o Select the license file to be used
o Click Upload File to upload a license file to a modem in order to be transmitted. At the end of
the upload process, the modem will transmit the license file over the air. The progress of the
transmission can be seen under OTA TX Status.
o After the transmission is completed, the Activate license button is enabled and the OTA TX
Status is modified to IDLE. Click the Activate license button to send a command to a specific
device or all the devices to activate the newly license file.
6. Canceling OTA transmission
o To cancel SW upgrade transmission click Cancel Transmission button in the SW upgrade
status line.
o To cancel file transmission click Cancel Transmission button in the file status line
5.3.4.2.7.6 System > SNMP commands

Defining SNMP commands list to be used by sending configuration command by OTA
FIGURE 84: SNMP COMMANDS FOR OTA
 Create: Create a new SNMP command. OID is available for selection from a drop down list when
clicking Browse
 Edit: Edit an existing command to use modified parameters.
 Delete: Delete a command from the command list
5.3.4.2.7.7 System > General

Several general options are provided:
 Reboot: initiates a cold start. A prompt to continue is displayed.

 Test button: turns on all indication LEDs on the front panel, to make sure none is faulty.
 Device Name: allows the user to edit a name for the unit which will appear on the web browser tab.
Once done editing, click Set Name.
 Logout Time: the web session idle period requiring the user to login again. 0 is for never. Click Set
time when done.
This refers only to the current web session.

 Front Panel Lock: enables locking of the front panel after "Screen saver" configuration time has
expired (can be configure from front panel only) or when exiting to main welcome screen. A 6 digit
code will be required to allow access.
A code with less than 6 digits will be padded with leading zeroes.
FIGURE 85: GENERAL OPTIONS SCREEN
5.3.4.2.7.8 System > Users

The Web interface includes three levels of user groups:
 Users: have permission only to read device variables.

 Operators: have permission to access both read and write device variables.
 Administrators: have permission to access both read and write device variables, as well as higher
privileges, such as performing user-related actions.
This screen allows the user to preform several user administration actions such as adding a user to a
certain group, or deleting a user from a group and changing the password for each user.
FIGURE 86: USERS SCREEN
To delete a user:
1. Select Delete user and type the user’s name.

2. Click OK or Cancel to approve or cancel the action.
FIGURE 87: DELETING A USER
To change a password:
1. Select Change password.

2. Enter the existing user name and the new password.

3. Click OK to approve or Cancel to abandon the action.
FIGURE 88: CHANGING A PASSWORD
To add a new user:
1. Select Add user.

2. Type the new user’s name and password and choose the desired group.
3. Click OK to approve or Cancel to abandon the action.
FIGURE 89: ADDING A USER
If you are unable to remember the password, restore the default password using the front
panel action: System > General > Reset Passwords.
5.3.5 MCT Calculator
5.3.5.1 What Is The MCT Calculator?

The MCT Calculator is an advisory tool that helps users clearly view all activation options and enables
them to determine the best option. Inputs include current working modulation, CNR or SNR as well as
desired link-margin and other information about the system. It provides all ModCods that meet these
limitations. The calculator also recommends the ModCod that is expected to provide optimal results.
5.3.5.2 MCT Calculator Structure

The MCT Calculator page consists of four parts which are explained in Figure 90.

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FIGURE 90 - MCT CALCULATOR STRUCTURE
1. Compared ModCods section: this section enables the user to decide which ModCods will be
compared and presented.
o Mode: determines the mode of the ModCods that will be compared. The calculator currently
supports the following options: DVB-S2, NS3 and DVB-S2+NS3.
o Frames Size: determines the frame size of the ModCods that will be compared. The options
are: Normal or Short.
o Pilot: determines the pilot usage of the ModCods that will be compared. The options are: Yes
(with pilots) or No (without pilots).
o Roll-Off: determines the roll-off of the ModCods that will be compared. If multiple line modes
are chosen for comparison (e.g. DVB-S2+NS3), a specific roll-off will be chosen for each mode.
o Include redundant: determines whether to present redundant ModCods options. A
redundant ModCod is defined as an option in which at least one other ModCod with the
same Line-Mode has a higher info-rate and lower CNR.
2. Comparison Reference section; this section enables the user to decide the compared reference for
all calculations. The user can decide to perform a comparison according to CNR, SNR or ModCod.
Sub-fields will appear according to the choice made.

CNR
SNR
Mode-Code
FIGURE 91: MCT CALCULATOR COMPARISON METHODS
3. Show Results button: after filling the options, click this button to start comparing ModCod.
4. Results Table: displays the results of the comparison as described in section.
5.3.5.3 MCT Calculator Results

When receiving the user’s choices, the calculator present all ModCods that match characters as
specified in Compared Method that also meet reference criteria:
 If comparison method is according to CNR, ModCods with CNR within the range of: CNR and CNR-
Margin will be shown.
 If comparison method is according to SNR, ModCods with SNR within the range of: SNR and SNR-
Margin will be shown.
 If comparison method is according to ModCods, ModCods with CNR within the range of: ModCod
(CNR) and ModCod (CNR)-Margin will be shown.
 In addition, one more ModCod for each selected Line-Mode will be shown at each edge of the
range.
For each ModCod that was included in the desired range, the calculator shows all the necessary details
such as link margin, info-rate, CNR, SNR, Eb/N0, line mode, modulation, frame size, FEC rate, Roll-Off,
pilot and symbol rate.

FIGURE 92: EXAMPLE OF USE OF MCT CALCULATOR
In this example all not redundant ModCods that are either of the following have been compared to the
reference ModCod of DVB-S2, 16APSK, normal frame size, with pilots, roll-off of 0.2 and 4/5 FEC rate.
 DVB-S2, normal frame size, with pilots and with roll-off of 0.2, or
 NS3, normal frame size, with pilots and with roll-off of 0.05.
The Reference ModCod has a CNR of 10.548188 and the desired link margin is 1.0, therefore the
ModCods that appear are those with CNR within the range of [9.548188, 10.548188].
In addition, the first and last two lines are extra ModCods that are not included in the previous range
but are the closest to it.
5.3.5.3.1 Recommended ModCod

In addition to presenting ModCods within the requested range, the MCT calculator offers advice
regarding the optimal ModCod to be used.
The recommended (advised) ModCod is as follow: The lowest ModCod within the range that is not
redundant and not higher than cnr-link_margin+0.3, when compared according to CNR or ModCod, or
snr-link_margin+0.3 for SNR comparisons. If there is no such ModCod, the MCT Calculator will
recommend on the extra ModCod that is lower than the range, meaning lower than CNR-link margin (or
SNR-link margin).
5.3.5.3.2 The Result’s Table Legend

Results are presented in a table and colored according to the following criteria.
FIGURE 93 - MCT CALCULATOR LEGEND

Explanations:
 Reference ModCod. Only appears if user choses ModCod as a comparison method.

 Advised ModCod with NS3 line mode.
 Advised ModCod with DVB-S2 line mode.
 ModCods that are redundant.
 All other ModCods.
 Apply Specific ModCod on Device
The user can easily change the current working ModCod of the device to one of the recommended or
displayed ModCods by simply clicking the Apply-Mod button to apply a ModCod to the modulator
configuration or by clicking Apply-Demod to apply the ModCod to the demodulator configuration.
5.4 CLI Interface

The unit can also be configured via a CLI interface. The CLI can be accessed from both the unit’s serial
interface, or via telnet.
1. To initiate a CLI session using the serial interface, any COM client can be used. Log in with any
defined user credentials.
2. To initiate a CLI session using telnet, any telnet client can be used to connect to the unit’s
management IP address. Log in with any defined user credentials.
5.4.1 CLI Commands

The CLI commands and menus are similar to the front panel menus. Use HELP or “?” at any point to
view the list of the current menu. Some of the commands are configuration dependent, and will appear
only when relevant.
FIGURE 94: CLI COMMANDS
5.4.1.1 General Instructions

The following commands can be used at any point.

 Help: Show current help menu.

 History: Show commands history.
 Up: Go back to upper menu.
 Top: Go to root menu.
 Exit: Exit CLI.
 Save: Save configuration to default configuration file.
5.4.1.2 Special Keys

 ?: same as choosing Help.
 TAB: presents all available options: command names as well as variable values.
5.4.1.3 CLI Menu Tree

 Monitor
o Common
 alarm show active alarms

 s
 events show event log
 clear events clear event log
 active-users show active users
 redundancy display redundancy monitoring
 system display system monitoring
o modulator
 ACM Display ACM monitoring
 Clear-ACM-DB Clear ACM client database
 AUPC Display AUPC monitoring
 Reset-aupc-monitor restart aupc power averaging
o Demodulator
 Line display line monitoring
 clear-counters clear monitoring
o Interfaces
 tx-status display TX interface status
 rx-status display RX interface monitoring
 gig-e-ports display GigE port Status
 e3 Display e3 Mitop status

o network
 interfaces show interfaces status
 interfaces-stat show interfaces statistics
 clear-interfaces-stat clear interfaces statistics
 system
o Database
 load load configuration
 ls display configuration files
 default set database to default
 rename rename configuration file
 delete delete configuration file
 upload upload configuration file from device
 download download configuration file to device
 save-rollback save current configuration as rollback default
o users
 add add new user
 remove remove user
 password change user password
 display display user account
o remote-control
 status Display OTA status
 destination Set/get destination device
 create-command Create command that will be send according to
user need via the OTA.
 display-commands Display command
 delete-command Delete command
 execute-commands Execute delayed commands
 clear-commands Clear delayed commands
 save-config Save current configuration
o hw-config display hardware version
o version display software components version
o license display software components license
o load-license load new software components license

o sw-upgrade upgrade sw version and reboot the system
o activate backup reboot the system and activate the backup

version
o reboot device reset
o device-name set device name
o debug-log-level set log level
o upload-log-files upload stored log files (gzip) using TFTP
o display display system configuration parameters
 system-config
o management
 ip
 display display management info
 rollback
 mode set rollback mode on/off
 timeout set rollback timeout in minutes
 display display management info [M] rollback
 snmp
 version set snmp version
 read-only-comm set snmp read only community
 read-write-comm set snmp read write community
 trap-version set snmp trap version
 trap-host1 set snmp trap host1
 trap-host2 set snmp trap host2
 trap-comm1 set snmp trap community 1
 trap-comm2 set snmp trap community 2
 display display snmp parameters
 alarms&events
 mask set alarm state
 mask-relay set alarm relay mask
 display display alarms parameters
 rate-limit

 set-rate-limit set management rate limit
 display display management rate limit
o 10Mhz-clock
 source set clock source
 10MHz-ref-out set 10MHz reference out on/off
 TX-ref-out add 10MHz to TX line or BUC
 LNB-ref-out add 10MHz to the receiver line
 display display configuration
o serial-port
 baud-rate set baud rate
 parity set parity
 data-bits set data-bits
 stop-bit set stop bit
o date&time
 date set date (DD/MM/YYYY)
 time set time (HH:MM)
o redundancy
 redun-role set redundancy feature unit role
 redun-mode set redundancy feature operation mode
 redun-revert set redundancy feature revert mode
 redun-ip set redundancy feature relay switch IP address
 display display redundancy feature configuration
 network config
o Interfaces
 display printout interfaces table
 add add a record to table
 edit edit a record
 name edit name (no spaces)

 status edit status
 mtu edit MTU
 mac-address edit MAC address
 ip-address edit IP address
 subnet-mask edit subnet mask
 encapsulation edit encapsulation
 management-control edit management control
 ACM-control edit ACM control
 cancel exit edit mode, changes will be lost
 apply apply changes and exit edit state
 remove remove a record
o sat-remotes
 display printout remotes table
 name edit name (no spaces)
 ip-address edit IP address
 mac-address edit MAC address
 signaling-ip edit signaling IP address
 group edit group
 modulation edit modulation
 fec-rate edit FEC rate
 done exit edit state
o Switching
 display printout switching table
 remote-name edit remote index
 admin-status edit administrative status

o Routing
 Routes
 display printout routes table
 add-with-next-hop add a route <dest ip> <dest subnet> <next hop>

<table ID>
 add-with-remote add a route <dest ip> <dest subnet> <remote

name> <table ID>
 edit edit a record
 remove remove a rout
o QoS
 Classification
 Display printout classification table
 add add a record to table
 edit (TOS) edit a record
 value edit TOS field value
 mask edit TOS field mask
 class edit class of service
 color edit color
 edit (MF) edit a record
 name edit name
 vid-low edit vid low
 vid-high edit vid high
 source-ip-low edit source IP address low
 source-ip-high edit source IP address high
 dest-ip-low edit destination IP address low

 dest-ip-high edit destination IP address high
 protocol-status edit protocol status
 source-port-low edit source port low
 source-port-high edit source port high
 destination-port-low edit destination port low
 destination-port-high edit destination port high
 class edit class of service
 remove remove a record
 Queues
 display printout queues table
 method edit scheduling method
 weight edit weight
 queue-depth edit max queue depth
 discipline edit queuing discipline
 classification-mode set classification mode

 Bandwidth management
 display printout bandwidth management table
 add add a record to table
 remote-name edit remote
 cir edit CIR (bps)
 cbs edit CBS (bps)
 eir edit EIR (bps)
 ebs edit EBS (bps)
 remove remove a record
o forwarding-mode set forwarding mode

o display display network configuration
 Interface-config
o gig-e
 rj45
 auto-negotiation set gigE auto-negation
 speed set gigE speed
 duplex set gigE duplex
 flow-control set gigE flow-control
 display display configuration
 e3
 auto-negotiation set gigE auto-negation
 speed set gigE speed
 duplex set gigE duplex
 flow-control set gigE flow-control
 display display configuration
o e3
 physical
 clock-src set E3 physical clock source
 line-type set E3 physical line type
 loopback set E3 physical loopback
 display display E3 configuration
 pseudo
 clock-src set E3 pseudo IP address
 ip-mask set E3 pseudo IP mask
 peer-ip set E3 pseudo peer IP
 payload set E3 pseudo payload size
 jitt-buff set E3 pseudo jitter buffer size
 display display E3 configuration
 display display e3 interface parameters
o tx-test-pattern

 pattern set pattern
 invert set pattern invert
o tx-asi-a
 data-order set data order for ASI
 display display ASI interface parameters
o tx-asi-b
 data-order set data order for ASI
 display display ASI interface parameters
o rx-test-pattern
 source set source
 pattern set pattern
 invert set pattern invert
 ignore-bytes set pattern number of bytes to ignore
o rx-asi-a
 source set ASI-A interface source
 data-invert set ASI-A interface data invert
 data-invert set ASI-A interface data invert
 data-rate-mode set ASI-A interface data rate mode
 data-rate set ASI-A interface data rate
 data-rate-accuracy set ASI-A interface data rate accuracy
 display display ASI-A configuration
o rx-asi-b
 source set ASI-B interface source
 data-invert set ASI-B interface data invert
 data-invert set ASI-B interface data invert
 data-rate-mode set ASI-B interface data rate mode
 data-rate set ASI-B interface data rate
 data-rate-accuracy set ASI-B interface data rate accuracy

 display display ASI-B configuration
 modulator-config
o line
 tx enable/disable line transmit
 mode set line mode
 buc-lo-freq set line LO frequency in MHz (100Hz resolution)

{e.g. 70.4537}
 buc feeder output set buc feeder output mode
 freq set line rf frequency in MHz (100Hz resolution)

{e.g. 70.4537}
 sine set sine wave on or off
 dual-channel-mode set line dual channel mode
 channel-1-bandwidth set line channel-1 bandwidth
 symbol-rate set line symbol rate (MSPS)
 power set line power
 bit-rate set line bit rate (Mbps)
 roll-off set line roll off
 golden-seq set line golden sequence
 spectrum-invert set spectrum invert on or off
 powerup-tx-state auto disable tx on startup
 output-level-mode set output level mode
 acm-mode set acm mode
 Tx mute after rx loss
o aupc
 aupc-mode set aupc mode
 aupc-downlink-freq tell aupc the downlink frequency (from

satellite), in GHz
 aupc-downlink-polarity tell aupc the downlink polarity (from satellite)
 aupc-uplink-freq tell aupc the uplink frequency (to satellite), in

GHz
 aupc-uplink-polarity tell aupc the uplink polarity (to satellite)
 aupc-max-gain set aupc maximal amplification

 aupc-max-attenuation set aupc maximal attenuation display
 aupc-operation-mode set aupc operation mode
 aupc-target-snr set aupc modulator target snr
 display line parameter
o channel-1
 state set channel state
 source set channel source
 frame-size set channel frame size
 modulation set channel modulation
 fec-rate set channel fec rate
 pilot set channel pilot
 stream-format set channel stream format
 sync-byte set synchronization byte (in hex 00-FF)
 isi et isi (in hex 00-FF)
 ts-protect set channel TS protect
 mpeg-process-mode set channel MPEG process mode
 set-bitrate set channel forced CBR
 display display channel configuration
o channel-2
 source set channel source
 modulation set channel modulation
 stream-format set channel stream format
 sync-byte set synchronization byte (in hex 00-FF)
 isi set isi (in hex 00-FF)
 ts-protect set channel TS protect
 mpeg-process-mode set channel MPEG process mode

 set-bitrate set channel forced CBR
o mgmt.-channel
 modulation et channel modulation
 isi set isi (in hex 00-FF)
o CID
 state set CID state
 latitude set CID latitude, empty string to delete
 longitude set CID longitude, empty string to delete
 phone-number set CID phone number, empty string to delete
 extension-number set CID phone extension, empty string to delete
 user-text set CID free text, empty string to delete
 display display CID configuration
 demodulator-config
o line
 mode set line mode
 dual-channel-mode set dual channel mode
 symbol-rate set line symbol rate (SPS)
 lnb-lo-freq set line LO frequency
 freq set line frequency
 roll-off set line roll off
 golden-seq set line golden sequence
 lnb-control set line LNB control
 non-linear-mode set non-linear mode
 acm-mode set acm mode

 acm-margin-ch1 set acm margin channel 1
 acm-margin-ch2 set acm margin channel 2
 acm-server-address set acm server address
 acm-advanced-mode set acm fast mode
 auto-ccm-mode set auto ccm mode
 input-level-mode set input level mod
 ec-mode set echo cancellation mode
 ec-min-delay set echo cancellation min delay in ms
 ec-max-delay set echo cancellation max delay in ms
 ec-tx-freq-offset set echo cancellation tx frequency offset in KHz
 display display line parameters
o channel-1
 isi set from ISI (in hex 00-FF)
o channel-2
o mgmt.-channel
o DiSEqC-Base
 display display all base DiSEqC commands in database
 run-cmd run a base DiSEqC command
 create-cmd create a base DiSEqC command
 delete-cmd delete a base DiSEqC command
 reset-db reset base and user DiSEqC commands to

factory default
o DiSEqC-User
 display display all user DiSEqC commands in database

 run-cmd run a user DiSEqC command
 create-cmd create a user DiSEqC command
 delete-cmd delete a user DiSEqC command
 reset-db reset user DiSEqC commands to factory default

NS3000/NS300—ACM - Adaptive Coding and Modulation
6 ACM - Adaptive Coding and Modulation

6.1 Motivation and Technical Background
Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) denotes the automatic adaptation of modulation and coding
parameters to the changing conditions of the radio link. The process of link adaptation is dynamic where
the signal parameters adjust as the radio link conditions change. Depending on the geographical region
and link budget criteria, fading conditions typically occur during a very small percentage of time. For
most of the time, the SNR of the link is much higher than the operational SNR assumed by the
configuration. This is usually referred to as the Link Margin. ACM can take advantage of this link margin
by changing the modulation level during low fading conditions, thus, allowing the link to have a higher
throughput during these periods. ACM Mode is used to adjust modulation parameters to the changing
link conditions and allows using the highest possible modulation that fits the actual link current fading
conditions. If fading occurs on link, the system will automatically lower the modulation level in order to
avoid errors. When the link fading is over, the system will automatically increase modulation level to the
highest possible modulation.
A modem supporting the ACM option can offer substantial operational improvements:
 ACM can turn fade margin into increased link capacity – substantial capacity improvement is
possible, when compared to Constant Coding and Modulation (CCM) performance. While CCM
constantly maintains a link margin for the worst link conditions, ACM will utilize this access link
margin to be used in good link conditions to provide higher capacity by keeping a constant margin
from the actual link condition.
 ACM can maximize the throughput regardless of the actual link conditions (noise, clear sky, rain
fade, or other degradation factors). Initial setup is easy and requires no further user intervention.
 The ACM can be set to a target link margin value which will always be maintained.
 With a traditional CCM system, severe degradation may cause the total loss of the link–actually
resulting in no throughput. ACM can keep the link active during heavy fades with lower throughput,
and can yield much higher system availability.
For example, an satellite link, based on NS3™ specification, when planned for a CCM link fitting an 8dB
CNR with 99.9% link availability, will require additional 4dB margin and will operate at 16APSK 19/30,
providing 83.88Mbps over 36MHz transponder. The same link planned for ACM with 0.4dB margin, will
be able to reach up to 32APSK 32/45, delivering 117.22Mbps in clear sky condition on the same
transponder for 95% of the year, and go down to 16APSK 19/30 during the worst fading, providing a
total of 99.9% link availability.
6.2 ACM in Different Forwarding Modes

6.2.1 ACM in L2 Transparent Forwarding Mode
In L2 transparent forwarding mode, all hub traffic is transmitted on a single modulation level to all the
remotes. When activating ACM, each remote reports its own SNR values, and the hub uses highest
common modulation level, so its transmission will be received by all the remotes.
6.2.2 ACM in L2 VLAN Switching Forwarding Mode

In L2 VLAN switching forwarding mode, when activating the ACM, each remote can have a separate
modulation level based on that remote’s SNR value as reported back to the hub. Remotes can also be
divided into groups of remotes, each remote will report its SNR value, and the hub will use the highest

common modulation level for that group, so its transmission will be received by all the remotes in the
group.
When using ACM over L2 VLAN switching, careful planning of IP addressing, VLANs and routing is
require to allow ACM messages to be send from the remotes to the hub.
6.2.3 ACM in L3 IP Routing Forwarding Mode

In L3 IP routing forwarding mode, when activating the ACM, each remote can have a separate
modulation level based on that remote’s SNR value as reported back to the hub. Remotes can also be
divided into groups of remotes, with each remote reporting its SNR value, and the hub employing the
highest common modulation level for that remote or group, so its transmission will be received by all
the remotes in the group.
6.3 ACM Additional Parameters

ACM Mode is an Adaptive Coding and Modulation mode used to automatically adjust modulation
parameters to changing link conditions. The ACM Mode supports multi-receivers and changes the
modulation per remote, according to each remote’s link conditions. Remotes can also be grouped, so
the remote with the worst link condition within the group will be used to define the modulation for the
group, in order to prevent loss of data in all receivers.
6.3.1 Flow Control

The transmitter has an internal buffer and also uses Ethernet Flow Control (IEEE 802.3) to regulate the
transmit rate of the device (e.g. switch, router) connected to the modulator. When using ACM, the line
rate can decrease if the modulation parameters have modified because the link conditions deteriorate.
If that occurs, some Ethernet packets could be lost because of the congestion caused by the decreasing
line rate. Using flow control, the modulator can ensure no packet loss when the ACM changes
modulation parameters due to changes in the link conditions.
6.3.2 Communication between Hub and Remotes

For ACM to work properly, each remote unit needs to alert the transmitter about its SNR value. Based
on this value, the transmitted will use the optimal modulation for that remote. ACM Mode can work in
“point-to-point” mode (Figure 95 ) as well as “point-to-multipoint” mode (Figure 96). The
communication can be done over the air or via IP link, at the expense of a data overhead taken by the
ACM messages.

ACM signaling via IP link (Internet) or OTA

FIGURE 95 - MCT MODE CONNECTION ON POINT-TO-POINT
ACM signaling
Via IP link
(Internet) or
FIGURE 96- MCT MODE CONNECTION ON POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT
OTA
The return channel from the receiver(s) to the transmitter is an IP link or utilizing the OTA mechanism.
The receiver signals its status to the transmitter every few seconds using the UDP protocol.
6.3.3 Output Level Mode
6.3.3.1 Constant Power Mode

In Constant Power Mode, the Modulator has the same output power but the peak to average keeps
changing when constellations change even on a frame-by-frame basis. Thus the input back-off in the
satellite is not constant. This is the suitable ACM mode for a linear satellite link that is not saturated.
The Back-off is measured as the average power of the signal vs. the saturation level of the TWTA.
Therefore when we work in constant power, the Back-off is fixed.

6.3.3.2 Constant Envelope Mode

This mode is used in cases of a saturated transponder when operating with ACM. The input back-off
changes degrade overall performance. Thus the Constant Envelope Mode keeps the peak to an average
ratio constant regardless of the transmitted modulation level, therefore maintaining the same back-off
for all frames. The back-off is measured as the average power of the signal vs. the saturation level of the
TWTA. While working with a constant envelope, the outer circle of each constellation has the same
amplitude and therefor the back-off is not fixed (for example, it is lower for QPSK and higher for
32APSK).
6.3.4 Advanced ACM

For links with fast fading changes, for example when working in Ka-band, activating Advanced ACM will
enable the ACM mechanism to react faster to rapid changes in the link conditions up to 1dB/sec, by
initiating ACM messages when the demodulator detects a dramatic change in signal SNR.

NS3000/NS300—Duet™ Option
7 Duet™ Option
The Duet™ Echo Cancelation option enables transmission of both forward and return links, on the same
satellite bandwidth capacity, providing significant satellite usage cost reduction. There are two use
cases:
 A point-to-point communication, where two modems are connected on the same link with
symmetrical bandwidth requirements.
 A point-to-multi-point communication where a hub modem and several remotes share the same
satellite bandwidth.
7.1.1.1 Specification
 Frequency offset – 30% x (Baud Rate)
 Energy ratio range - -10dB to +10 dB.
 Latency – 0-650ms
 When using Duet, the Golden Sequence is used to differentiate between the self-carrier and the
desired carrier, so a different Golden-Sequence value must be used on each link.
7.1.2 Point-To-Point (PTP) Duet™

In a PTP Duet™ scenario, both modems transmit over the same satellite bandwidth. As such, each
modem receives, from the satellite, a carrier which is a combination of the desired remote carrier and
an interference caused by its own carrier. By using the Duet™ option, each modem is able to cancel its
own carrier’s signal, thus removing the interference, and get the desired carrier. The recommended
gain ration should be between -6 to 6dB.

FIGURE 97: PTP DUET/ECHO-CANCELLATION
7.1.3 Point-to-Multi-Point (PTmP) Duet™

In the PTmP Duet™ scenario all the remote modems transmit separate carriers within the same satellite
bandwidth used by the hub carrier. At the hub, each receiver receives, from the satellite, a carrier which
is a combination of the desired remote carrier and interference caused by the hub carrier. By using the
Duet™, the hub transmitting modem is able to cancel its own carrier’s signal, thus removing the
interference, and get the desired carrier. The hub transmitting modem distributes its carrier over an ASI
interface to all the hub receivers, so each receiver has an image of the hub carrier the Duet™ needs to
cancel, in order to get the desired signal. The recommended gain ration should be above 10dB.
Rem3
IP
Rem2
IP
Hub
Rem1
IP
IP
ASI
IP
IP
FIGURE 98: PTMP DUET/ECHO-CANCELLATION
7.2 Duet™ Configuration

7.2.1 Point-to-Point (PtP) Duet™
The Duet™ configuration is configured in the Demodulator > Line setting. The configuration includes
enabling the Duet™ mode, setting the satellite one-way link delay range (minimum and maximum
delay) per the specific link and satellite, and the center frequency offset between the carrier to cancel
(own carrier) and the desired carrier.

FIGURE 99: PTP DUET DEMODULATOR LINE SETTINGS
7.2.2 Point-to-Multi-Point (PtMP) Duet™

The Duet™ configuration is configured in the Demodulator > Line setting. The configuration includes
enabling the Duet™ mode, setting the satellite one way link delay range (minimum and maximum
delay) per the specific link and satellite, and the center frequency offset between the carrier to cancel
(own carrier) and the desired carrier.
In a Point to multi-point configuration there are three different Duet™ elements in the network: Tx-Hub,
Rx-Hub and Remote. The following sections describe the different elements and the configuration for
each one.
7.2.2.1 Tx-Hub Unit

The Tx-Hub unit is located in the hub site and is used for both transmitting the hub outbound and
receiving one of the remotes. This unit also forwards its data to the other receiver units in the hub site
via the ASI interface. This data is used by the other receivers as a duplication of the hub carrier they
need to cancel.
FIGURE 100: PTMP DUET DEMODULATOR LINE SETTINGS
Once the Echo Cancellation Mode is configured as Tx-Hub Enabled, the unit’s ASI outputs are used to
share the transmitted data with the other hub receivers. For links below 35Msps, 1xASI output will be
used, for links above 35MSPS, both ASI outputs will be used to aggregate the data.
The rest of the demodulator’s configuration is in accordance with the desired remote carrier’s
characteristics.
7.2.2.2 Rx-Hub Unit

The Rx-Hub unit is located in the hub site and is used to receive one of the remote. This unit gets the Tx-
Hub data which is shared by the other receivers units in the hub site, via the ASI interface. This data is
used by the other receivers as a duplication of the hub carrier they need to cancel.

FIGURE 101: RX-HUB DEMODULATOR LINE SETTINGS
Once the Echo Cancellation Mode is configured as Rx-Hub Enabled:
 The unit’s Tx Mode is switched to Disable and cannot be enabled.

 The unit’s ASI inputs are used to receive the shared transmutation data from the Tx Hub
transmitter. For links below 35Msps, 1xASI input will be used, for links above 35MSPS, both ASI
inputs will be used to aggregate the data.
 In the Modulator > Line Page, the Symbol Rate and Roll Off must be configured by the user, to fit
the parameters in the Tx-Hub modem.
The rest of the demodulator’s configuration is in accordance with the desired remote carrier’s
characteristics, and frequency offset between the desired remote’s carrier and the Tx-Hub carrier’s
center frequency.
7.2.2.3 Remote Unit

The remote unit, is located at the remote site and used for and both transmitting and receiving with the
hub site. A remote unit is configured a like normal unit with no echo cancellation.

NS3000/NS300—Dynamic Distortion Compensator (DDC)
8 Dynamic Distortion Compensator (DDC)

A non-linear channel is generally introduced when the transponder’s power amplifier is saturated.
Standard equalization techniques are not sufficient to handle this distortion. NS3000/NS300 use an
advance Dynamic Distortion Compensator algorithm which dynamically characterizes the non-linearity
(AM-AM and AM-PM as seen in Figure 102) of the channel and compensates for it on the receiver side.
This is a post-equalizing technique which is much more convenient than standard non-linear pre-
equalization techniques as the later require the utilization of a return channel to the transmitter,
constantly providing feedback on the channel’s distortion.
FIGURE 102: DYNAMIC DISTORTION COMPENSATION

NS3000/NS300—Automatic Uplink Power Control (AUPC)
9 Automatic Uplink Power Control (AUPC)

The AUPC (Automatic Uplink Power Control) mechanism controls the modem output power in order to
compensate uplink attenuation and keep a constant power level at the satellite transponder. Using
AUPC allows the satellite link to be planned with less system margin which is translated to more
available capacity. The AUPC is estimating the uplink fading condition, and changes the output power
according to changes in uplink attenuation. The uplink attenuation is estimated based on information
like beacon signal from the satellite, CeC measurements, SNR readings, remote side readings, user
configuration, etc.
TX
Echo
+15dB
NS3000
-4dB
FIGURE 103: AUPC EXAMPLE
9.2 AUPC System Behavior

9.2.1 CeC
When using this AUPC mode, the uplink attenuation estimation is based on modem internal information
using Duet™ echo cancelation based measurements (Duet license must exists, even if Duet™ is not used
on the link) and user configuration. No information from remote peers is used. When uplink fading is
increased, the AUPC increases the modem output power while in cases in which the fading decreases,
the AUPC reduces the output power. This feature enables the user to maintain a much smaller link
margin as the AUPC will compensate for any uplink fading, leaving the link margin to absorb only
downlink fading. This yields a further capacity increase for the end user.
9.2.1.1 Configuration
1. In modulator config > AUPC, configure the following parameters:
o AUPC mode: Activate AUPC mechanism. Select Enable.
o Fill link’s parameters, which are used for channel fading estimation – Downlink Freq,
Downlink Polarity, Uplink Freq, Uplink polarity.
o Maximal gain: enter the maximal gain for the modem output power.
o Maximal attenuation: enter the maximal attenuation for the modem output power.
o AUPC Operation mode: Select CeC PWR.

FIGURE 104: CEC AUPC SETTINGS
9.2.2 Local SNR

Using this AUPC mode a remote site, will cause the modem to use its own SNR reading for the AUPC
mechanism. This scenario requires that the operator will have at the hub site an independent AUPC
system, which compensates for the hub site uplink fading, meaning that any SNR changes in the remote
site is due to downlink fading only otherwise the feature will cause increase in power level at the
satellite transponder, which may exceed the power levels assigned by the satellite operator for this link.
To use the AUPC based on local SNR feature, the NS3000/NS300 needs to have the AUPC license
available in the unit.
1. In modulator config > AUPC, configure the following parameters:
o AUPC mode: Activate AUPC mechanism. Select Enable.
o Fill link’s parameters, which are used for channel fading estimation – Downlink Freq,
Downlink Polarity, Uplink Freq, Uplink polarity.
o Maximal gain: enter the maximal gain for the modem output power.
o Maximal attenuation: enter the maximal attenuation for the modem output power.
o AUPC Operation mode: Select Local SNR.
o Up/Downlink ratio mode: Select Auto.
o Target SNR: Sets the target SNR to receive. Used for fading estimation calculation, calculated
by link budget. Enter Target SNR value.
FIGURE 105: LOCAL SNR AUPC SETTINGS

9.2.3 AUPC effects on User Operations
9.2.3.1 AUPC enable

To enable AUPC, Tx sine wave must be disabled. Tx mode should be enabled.
9.2.3.2 AUPC stop

The following user operation will cause the AUPC to stop, and return no nominal Tx power lever:
 AUPC Disable
 Duet Disable
 Tx Disable
 Tx Sine Wav on.
9.2.3.3 Operations blocked when using AUPC

The following user operations will be blocked when AUPC is enabled. If a user tries to change one of
following parameters when AUPC is enabled, a popup message indicates that AUPC needs to be
disabled before proceeding. When AUPC is disabled, TX power returns to nominal value.
 Line mode
 TX or RX Frequency.
 Symbol Rate.
 Bit Rate.
 TX Power.
 Roll-off Factor.
If a change is made on one of these parameters, the clear sky parameters will reset.

NS3000/NS300—Carrier ID (CID)
10 Carrier ID (CID)
In order to comply with ETSI TS 103 129 v1.1.1 (DVB Carrier ID) which aims to provide satellite operators
with means to identify a carrier and contact details of the carrier owner, a carrier ID has to be added to
each carrier. The CID feature provides the ability to configure an identity for the carrier and for the
owner who is transmitted over the carrier. Enabling this feature will add a carrier ID signal below the
line noise floor that carries the following information.
10.2 CID configuration

The configured CID parameters are:
 CID Latitude: Determines CID latitude information to transmit. Field format is XXYY.ZZ[n/s] where
XX is degree, YY minutes and ZZ is seconds/60. The letter at the end indicates north or south.
 CID Longitude: Determines CID longitude information to transmit. Field format is XXXYY.ZZ[e/w]
were XXX is degree, YY minutes and ZZ is seconds/60. The letter at the end indicates east or west.
 CID Phone: Determines CID Phone number information to transmit. Up to 18 digits of a telephone
number, including an extension can be transmitted over the CID signal. If an extension is used then
only 17 digits are available (including extension).
 CID Phone Extension: Determines CID Phone number extension information to transmit.

NS3000/NS300—Quality of Service (QoS)
11 Quality of Service (QoS)

11.1 Motivation and technical background
QoS mechanisms on shared data networks have two main objectives:
 To prioritize one kind of traffic over another.

 To guarantee minimal service attributes, such as data rate to certain traffic.
Both of these objectives become relevant in times of network congestion, i.e. when network resources
are in shortage and there is a need to control and manage the rate between remotes.
In order to achieve these QoS objectives, first traffic needs to be classified into predefined classes of
service and then the traffic goes through a series of mechanisms where it is treated according to its
class attributes. The most common attributes are:
 Committed Information Rate (CIR): This is the guaranteed rate. The sum of all CIRs should not
exceed the capacity of the network.
 Extended Information Rate (EIR): This rate will be given only after all CIRs have been supplied and
the network has additional resources left.
 Burst Sizes for the above.
The matching mechanisms are:
 Priority Queuing: This includes a queue per priority, a scheduler which decides which queue to pull
a packet from next, and a rule that determines which packets to drop when a queue is congested.
 Meter/Policer: This mechanism usually handles the resource distribution for the CIR and EIR
allocations of each remote.
11.2 Modem QoS

11.2.1 QoS in “L2 Transparent Bridging” Forwarding Mode
When working in L2 transparent bridging mode, only data classification and priority queuing are
available.
11.2.2 QoS in L2 VLAN Switching and L3 IP Routing Forwarding Modes

When working in L2 VLAN switching mode or L3 routing mode, the modem’s QoS provides means to
support three different modules: Classification, Bandwidth Management and Queuing/Scheduling. The
QoS is implemented on the transmit side of the link, on flows going from the data Ethernet port to the
satellite channel. The QoS architecture is based on two level hierarchical queues. The first level defines
the BW allocation for each remote, and the second level provides eight priority queues per remote, for
data based priority. The classification is based on VLAN p-bit (L2 VLAN switching mode only), TOS or 5-
Tuple (IP SRC&DST + Port SRC&DST + Protocol). The user can define Constant Information Rate (CIR) and
Excess Information Rate (EIR).
11.2.2.1 Classification
Classification is used to differentiate different flows of data. This classification is then used to decide
which COS (Class of Service) the packets belong to. The COSs are numbered from COS-7 (high) to COS-0
(low) and determine to which priority queue the packet will be submitted. The default classification is

COS-0. The classification can be based on external tagging of the TOS byte of VLAN p-bit, called Basic
Classification, or by internal decision based on the 5 Tuple called Multi-Field Classification.
11.2.2.1.1 Basic Classification

Basic classification uses simple lookup tables to map a single field in the packet to the COS value.
Classification will be done based on either VLAN P-bit (only when using L2 VLAN switching forwarding
mode) value or TOS value.
In the case of TOS value classification, a mask is also given in order to provide full flexibility, for using
the whole 8 bits, and therefore a rule priority field is used to resolve rule conflicts. A maximum of 64
rules can be added.
Basic classification is used for packets that are already marked when they arrive at the modem.
11.2.2.1.2 Multi-field (MF) Classification Rules

Classification will be done according to following fields in the packet:
 VLAN
 Source IP range
 Destination IP range
 Protocol
 Source Port range
 Destination Port range
The classification rules will allow range configuration, and therefore a rule priority field is used to
resolve rule conflicts.
The first packet of a session is matched to a rule by examining all the fields, one-by-one, ordered by
their priority. Once a match is found the rule is added to a hashed cache so that the following packets
are matched (fully) to the cache entry.
11.2.2.2 Queueing
In order to prioritize different applications traffic per remote, the hub modem will keep eight priority
queues per remote, CoS-7 to CoS-0. A queue can be configured as “Strict”, which will get the highest
priority for emptying the queue, or as DRR (Deficit Round Robin) where the scheduler will allocate
resources to a specific queue, according to its configured weight (0-255) in relation to the other queue’s
weighs.
Each queue depth can be configured in KB. A shorter depth will shorten the delay, but may suffer more
from packet drops in cases of large data burst. Longer depth will lower the packet drops in cases of a
large data burst, but may increase the delay. The default value for the queue is 1000KB. For voice
application, the depth can be decreased; for data only traffic, the depth can be increased.
For proper operation of priority, it is recommended to have 0-2 queues with strict priority per remote.
11.2.2.3 Bandwidth Management

The bandwidth management allows the configuration of the CIR and EIR value per remote. In addition,
burst values can be configured for both CIR (Committed Burst Size – CBS) and EIR (Extended Burst Size –
EBS). Supporting bursts enable the bandwidth management to contain the burst and mediate it, thus
averaging the CIR and EIR over a period of time. A large busts size will enable the scheduler to

momentarily increase the allocated interval to the remote thus coping with large data bursts, but may
have an effect on momentary interval allocations of other remotes. A small burst size is intended for
more stable traffic, were the total BW allocation is sensitive over shorter period of time. For optimal
operation, it is recommended to configure the burst size as 10% of the CIR and EIR. The value must be
bigger than the maximum packet size.
The bandwidth management metering is implemented on the forward link, using dual token buckets,
and is done per remote site. The implementation uses a two-rate three-color scheme either color blind
(for MF classification) or color aware (for TOS classification).
11.2.3 Scheduling
The scheduler is based on two level scheduling. The first level of the scheduler collects the packets from
the priority queues of each remote based on the queue priority. The second level of the scheduler
collects the packets from the first level scheduler, based on the CIR, EIR, and available bandwidth. As
the satellite information rate is the limited resource that the scheduler has to control, this resource can
be either in surplus (total data demand is lower than the satellite information rate) or in shortage (total
data demand is higher than the satellite information rate).
11.2.3.1 Surplus
When Satellite information rate is in surplus, the second level scheduler will first allocate to each
remote the CIR bandwidth then, if additional bandwidth is available, it will be distributed as EIR
between the different remotes. The configured CIR+EIR defines maximum payload limit of the remote.
11.2.3.2 Shortage
When satellite information rate is in shortage, the second level scheduler divides the available satellite
information rate between the different remotes, trying to keep the CIR requirements if possible, or
dividing the available satellite information rate in a proportional way to the configured CIR values of the
remotes, keeping a fairness resources utilizations between the different remotes.
Priority1
Priority2
Remote1
Priority8
Priority1
Priority2
Remote2
Priority8
Priority1
Priority2
RemoteN
Priority8
Scheduling by Scheduling by
priority Remote
FIGURE 106: QOS SCHEMATIC

NS3000/NS300—Over the Air (OTA) Remote Control
12 Over the Air (OTA) Remote Control

In many satellite communication systems, remote unmanned stations are part of the deployment plan.
Furthermore, many distant remote stations lack internet connectivity infrastructure. This results in
having to send a technical team to remote sites to deal with any issue. This can be time consuming and
costly. For any problem other than electrical power failure, OTA provides a perfect solution for
seamlessly controlling the remote units from the hub, over the satellite link, with full capabilities.
This feature is used to enable management access to a remote satellite modem, which does not have an
out-of-band management connectivity. The feature enables remote management to the remote unit,
and/or sending upgrade software to remote devices.
The mechanism allows the administrator to perform the following actions:
 Access a remote unit.

 Send software upgrade.
 Send configuration file.
 Send license file
 Send configuration command.
For bi-directional based operations with IP based modems, a virtual interface addition may be needed.
The type of this interface is dependent on the data forwarding mode configured to the modems. When
working in L2, the additional virtual interface should be a “bridge” type interface, while when working in
L3, the virtual interface should be a “loopback” interface.
In unidirectional based operations, remote command execution cannot be based on feedback and
therefore a different mechanism is needed. Given that, there is no better acknowledge than human
verification on the remote side, the OTA mechanism is utilizing a smart repetition mechanism.
A dedicated logical channel was developed, for the “Over the Air” unidirectional control of remote unit,
with the name of "MGMT Channel".
The over the air payload has a dedicated Bandwidth which is added to the traditional
channel 1 and channel 2 traffic. A bandwidth of 60Kbps is allocated to the OTA MGMT channel.
12.1 Bi directional remote connectivity

The bi directional remote connectivity enables to connect the remote unit over the satellite link. This
connectivity can be done via the local unit’s management port, or via the data port.
12.1.1 Access a remote unit
12.1.1.1 Remote Set-up

A pre-requisite for the remote access to work, is to have a locked bi-directional satellite link between
the local and remote units. In order to set-up the units for remote access, the following steps must be
taken.

12.1.1.2 Remote Unit Set-Up Procedure

The user should perform the following steps:
1. Configure the Rollback, start by setting all modulator/demodulator lines, channels, and IP settings.
2. In System > Database, click Set Rollback Default.
FIGURE 107: SAVING ROLLBACK CONFIGURATION
3. Make sure the modulator is powered up and the TX status is on.

4. To set the OTA IP Settings, in Network Config > Interfaces, click Add Interface.
FIGURE 108: OTA IP SETTINGS – ADDING INTERFACE
When using OTA, the management IP subnets of the hub and the remote must be
different.
5. In the Name column, change the newly created line name to OTA (or other convenient name).
6. Click Apply.
After each change, always click Apply.
7. Configure the IP Address and Subnet Mask.
The OTA IP address must be in a subnet different from the IP address of the management.
8. Select port type:

o For forwarding mode L2 transparent bridging, select port type BRIDGE.
The remote Bridge IP address must be in the same subnet of the hub Bridge IP address.
o For forwarding mode L3 IP routing, select port type as LOOPBACK.

The remote loopback IP address must be in a subnet different from the hub loopback IP
address.
9. Change the Administrative Status to Enable.

10. Click Save.
FIGURE 109: OTA IP SETTINGS
11. Set up a routing rule for the management traffic, in Network Config > Routing > Routes, click Add
Route.
o For forwarding mode L2 transparent bridging, enter destination IP address of the
management device, and hub unit’s bridge IP address as next hop IP address.
o For forwarding mode L3 IP routing, enter destination IP address of the management device,
and hub unit’s SAT IP address as next hop IP address.
12.1.1.3 Hub Unit Set-up Procedure

1. Configure the Rollback, start by setting all modulator/demodulator lines, channels, and IP settings.
2. In System > Database, click Set Rollback Default.
FIGURE 110: OTA IP SETTINGS – SETTING ROLLBACK
3. Make sure the modulator is powered up and the TX status is on.

4. To set the OTA IP Settings, in Network Config > Interfaces, click Add Interface.
FIGURE 111: OTA IP SETTINGS – ADDING INTERFACE
When using OTA, the management IP subnets of the hub and the remote must be
different.

5. In the Name column, change the newly created line name to OTA (or other convenient name).
6. Click Apply.
After each change, always click Apply.
7. Configure the IP Address and Subnet Mask.
The OTA IP address must be in a subnet different from the IP address of the management.
8. Select port type:

o For forwarding mode L2 transparent bridging, select port type BRIDGE.
o For forwarding mode L3 IP routing, select port type as LOOPBACK.
9. Change the Administrative Status to Enable.
10. Click Save.
FIGURE 112: OTA IP SETTINGS – READY FOR ROLLBACK
11. Set up a routing rule for the management traffic, in Network Config > Routing > Routes, click Add
Route.
o For forwarding mode L2 transparent bridging, enter destination IP address of the
management device, and remote unit’s bridge IP address as next hop IP address.
The routing in needed only if access is required via hub unit’s management port.
Additional static route is needed on the managing PC, with MGMT port IP address as next hop.
o Configure the IP Address and Subnet Mask.

o For forwarding mode L3 IP routing, enter destination IP address of the management device,
and hub unit’s SAT IP address as next hop IP address. Additional static route is needed on the
managing PC, with MGMT port IP address as next hop.
12.2 Unidirectional Control

12.2.1 Pre-configuration for unidirectional management
12.2.1.1 Local unit Modulator configuration

1. In modulator config > MGMT channel, configure the following parameters:
o State: Activate MGMT channel. Select Enable.
o Fill channel’s parameters – Frame size, modulation, FEC rate, pilot and ISI.

12.2.1.2 Remote unit Demodulator configuration

In all remote units, repeat the below procedure:
1. In demodulator config > MGMT channel, configure the following parameters:

o State: Activate MGMT channel. Select Enable.
o Fill channel’s ISI.
12.2.1.3 SNMP commands

The administrator can define the SNMP commands to send to remote units. Creating the commands is
done using the system > SNMP commands menu.
FIGURE 113: OTA IP SETTINGS – READY FOR ROLLBACK
12.2.1.3.1 Manual command creation

1. Press Create button.
2. Fill the following parameters:
o Name – Name of the command. Any free text can entered for naming the command.
o OID – OID of the SNMP parameter. The OID should NOT include the root prefix
(1.3.6.1.4.1.37576).
o Index – A sub OID definition, relevant in tables situations e.g. Channel, Interfaces, Routes etc.
o Value – SNMP parameter value, value format must be identical to the regular SNMP
commands.

12.2.1.3.2 Command creation using integrated MIB browser
FIGURE 114: OTA MIB BROWSER
1. Press Create button.

2. Press "Browse" button. A 'built-in' MIB browser page will open.
3. Choose a specific command from the tree
a. OID value of the SNMP command will be automatically written.
b. Syntax will present the options (of the value) but will be filled by the administrator in the
"Value" phase.
c. Description will describe the meaning of that command.
d. Click Select or Cancel to approve or cancel the action.
4. Fill the following parameters:
o Name – Name of the command. Any free text can entered for naming the command.
o Index – A sub OID definition, relevant in tables situations e.g. Channel, Interfaces, Routes etc.
o Value – SNMP parameter value, value format must be identical to the regular SNMP
commands.

NS3000/NS300—E1/T1 Card Configuration
13 E1/T1 Card Configuration

Some NS3000/NS300 models are equipped with an E1/T1 interface capable of handling various formats
of E1/T1 traffic. The following section describes how to control and configure this additional interface.
This interface consists of a dedicated RS232 control port and additional E1 connectors and ETH
connectors, as shown in Figure 115.
RS232
E1 E1 E1 E1
User3 Net/user2 Net1
MODEM
MNG
NET
FIGURE 115: MODEM + E1/T1 ETHERNET MANAGEMENT CONNECTIVITY
13.1 Initial Configuration

To set up an IP address for the E1/T1 interface, perform the following steps.
13.1.1 Starting a Terminal Session

1. Connect a terminal to the RS232 connector of the E1/T1 interface card.
2. Turn on the control terminal PC and set its port parameters to 115,200 baud, 8 bits/character, 1
stop bit, no parity. Set the terminal emulator to ANSI VT100 emulation (for optimal view of system
menus).
13.1.2 Configuring IP address

1. Disable DHCP client (Configuration > System > Management > DHCP).
o E1/T1 interface releases the current IP address by sending the release message to the DHCP
server sets all Host IP parameters to 0.0.0.0 and reboots itself automatically.
2. From the Host IP menu (Configuration > System > Management > Host IP), perform the following:
o Select IP Address to define the host IP address.
o Select IP Mask to define the host IP mask.
o Select Default Gateway to set the default gateway IP address. This is done via the
Configuration > Router menu.
The default gateway has to be in the same subnet as the IP address.

FIGURE 116 - E1/T1 IP ADDRESS SETTING
13.1.3 Opening a Web Session

1. On your browser, type the IP address configured.
13.1.4 Logging in
To prevent unauthorized modification of the operating parameters, E1/T1 interface supports three
access levels:
 Users: have read-only access. They cannot change any settings.

 Techs (technicians): have read-only access, but are allowed to reset the unit, set its parameters to
defaults and use TFTP download/upload.
 Superuser (su): can perform all the activities supported by the E1/T1 interface management facility.
The su, user, and tech are permanent users. They cannot be removed from the authorization database.
The su level users can define new dynamic users and assign access levels (su, user or tech).
 Log in as a Superuser
1. Enter user name: su.
2. Enter password: 1234.
 Log in In as a Technician
1. Enter user name: tech.
 Log in as a User:
1. Enter user name: user.
After logging in, the web screen in Figure 117 is displayed.

FIGURE 117: E1/T1 CARD CONFIGURATION MAIN MENU
A general BSC/BTS application concept is shown in Figure 118.
BSC side modem BTS side modem
E1
Interface E1 Interface
Bridge Bridge Bridge Bride Port 2

Port 2 Port 1
IPMux GigE GigE Port 1 IPMux Used for
Not used B B local IP-MUX
management
BRIDGE BRIDGE
Bridge
Port 3 R Rate Limiter
Rate Limiter R Bridge Port 3
OTA OTA
MNG MNG
Switch
FIGURE 118: BSC/BTS SAMPLE CONFIGURATION
13.2 E1/T1 Application

The E1/T1 interface can be configured according to different scenarios needed to accommodate
different communication needs. The scenarios can be:
 Unframed data stream of 2.048Mbps (E1) or 1.544Mbps (T1)

 Framed E1/T1
 Multiple E1s (1 to 4)
 Partial E1 (only several time slots used)
For each link two stations exist, denoted in these examples as BSC (Base Station Controller) and BTS
(Base Transceiver Station). Each E1/T1 interface has its own Host (Pseudo Wire) MAC address which will
be used. Make sure to record for each E1/T1 interface its Host MAC address.
For each E1/T1 interface the user need to extract the needed parameters by accessing the Inventory
Screen (Figure 119).

FIGURE 119: INVENTORY SCREEN
13.2.1 Examples and Modem Configurations

For the given examples, the following assumptions have been made:
Parameter BSC BTS

HOST MAC address 0020D22EFD96 0020D3EC710
E1/T1 MGMT IP Host 172.26.2.47 172.26.2.48
For a link with OTA management, the topology in Figure 120 is used.
BSC side modem BTS side modem
E1
Modem’s IP Modem’s IP
Interface MNG 10.11.1.10 /16 MNG 10.12.1.10 /16 E1 Interface
OTA 172.26.2.10 / 24 OTA 172.26.2.11 /24

GW: 0.0.0.0 GW: 172.26.1.10
Bridge Bridge Bridge Bride Port 2
Port 2 IPMux Port 1 GigE GigE Port 1 IPMux Used for
Not used IP:172.26.2.47 /24 B B IP: 172.26.2.48 /24 local IP-MUX
management
BRIDGE GW: 172.26.1.10 GW: 172.26.2.10 BRIDGE
Bridge
Port 3 R Rate Limiter
Rate Limiter R Bridge Port 3
OTA OTA
MNG MNG
Legend:
Red - The subnet of both the modem’s OTA and the
IPMUX IP access
Switch PC IP address: 10.11.1.1 Mask 255.255.255.0 Blue – The Default gateway of the system.
Route add 172.26.2.0 mask 255.255.255.0 10.11.1.10 Green – The local management of both the modems.
FIGURE 120: OTA MANAGEMENT TYPOLOGY
In this topology, both the local and remote IP-mux and modems can be managed.
1. Click System Config > Management > OTA to access the OTA Management IP Settings screen.
FIGURE 121: OTA MANAGEMENT IP SETTINGS SCREEN

13.2.2 Unframed E1 Data Configuration

The following table depicts the different configurations needed on both sites in order to make the initial
E1 connection.
TABLE 49: INITIAL E1 CONFIGURATIONS

Step BSC BTS
Physical
Layer >
TDM IF Type
Physical
Layer >
TDM
Connection
Connection >
Bundle
Connection
The Jitter Buffer value may vary

The Jitter Buffer value may vary depending on system delay.
depending on system delay.
Router Configure IP-MUX default gateway. Configure IP-MUX default gateway.

Step BSC BTS

Bridge
Make sure that the E1 Make sure that the E1
connection is unaware. connection is unaware
Link status can be monitored as shown below.

Monitoring >
Status >
Connection
Modem configuration should enable the needed bit rate (2.048Mbps per E1, 1.544Mbps
per T1) plus an additional 100Kbps for management if over-the-air management is used.
13.3 Multiple E1/T1 Configuration

For multi-channel configuration, either for E1 or T1, every channel must be configured separately with a
separation of 32 time slots in the bundle ID (Configuration > Connection > Bundle ID).
For example, in modems with multiple E1/T1 interface (2, 3, 4XE1), the bundle ID number should be
32*N+1, where N=0...3. Thus E1 (#3) bundle ID must be 65.
Browsing between the entered channel ID’s can be done by clicking the Forward and Backwards
buttons in Configuration > Connection > Bundle Connection menu.

FIGURE 122: BUNDLE CONNECTION SCREEN
The DSO bundle section (Configuration > Connection > DS0 Bundle) for each bundle ID
needs to be updated with the corresponding time slot as shown in Figure 123.
FIGURE 123: UPDATING BUNDLE IDS
13.3.1 E1 Framed Data Configuration

The following table depicts the different configurations needed on both ends.
For modems with a multiple E1/T1 interface (2, 3, 4XE1), the bundle ID number should be
32*N+1, where N=0…3. For example, E1 (#3) bundle ID must be 65.

TABLE 50: E1 FRAMED DATA CONFIGURATIONS

Step BSC BTS
Physical
Layer >
TDM IF Type
Physical
Layer >
TDM
Connection
Connection >
DSO Bundle
Connection >
Bundle
Connection
The Jitter Buffer value may vary The Jitter Buffer value may vary
depending on system delay. depending on system delay.

Step BSC BTS

Router Configure IP-MUX default gateway Configure IP-MUX default gateway.
Bridge
connection is Unaware. connection is Unaware
Link status can be monitored as shown below.

Monitoring >
Status >
Connection
13.3.2 Partial E1 Framed Data Configuration

The following table depicts the different configurations needed on both ends.
For modems with multiple E1/T1 interface (2, 3, 4XE1), the bundle ID number should be
32*N+1, where N=0…3. For example, E1 (#3) bundle ID must be 65.

TABLE 51: PARTIAL E1 FRAMED DATA CONFIGURATIONS

Step BSC BTS
Physical
Layer >
TDM IF Type
Physical
Layer >
TDM
Connection
Connection >
DSO Bundle
Connection >
Bundle
Connection
*Do
The Jitter Buffer value may vary The Jitter Buffer value may vary
depending on system delay. depending on system delay.

Router Configure IP-MUX default gateway Configure IP-MUX default gateway
Bridge
connection is Unaware. connection is Unaware.
Link status can be monitored as shown below

Monitoring >
Status >
Connection
13.4 Remote Management Configurations

In order to avoid IP flooding and toggle the OTA management control of both the IP-mux and the
NS3000/NS300 when working with the E1/T1 card, a rate limiter was placed for the management
communication.
1. Click System Config > Management > Rate-Limiter to access the management rate limiter screen.
FIGURE 124: MANAGEMENT RATE LIMITER SCREEN
It is best to keep a rate limit on the management of 30Kbps which allows for best user
experience without losing too much data-rate for the main traffic.
Communications from the server through the management port for both local and OTA connections will
only be possible after defining a route that adds the server to the subnet of the modems.

The route command needed for the previous example is: Route add 172.26.2.0 mask 255.255.255.0
10.11.1.10.
FIGURE 125: ROUTE COMMAND SCREEN
Executed from the command prompt on a MS Windows machine, this command will route all
communications for IP 172.26.2.X to IP 10.11.1.10, which is the management port of the local modem.
13.5 Multiple Link Branches for E1 Configurations

In Figure 126 an example of multiple link topology is depicted as a hub for two E1 links. In the example,
the server is able to access both of the branches local and remote management as well as the IP-Mux
management.
E1
BSC Modem’s IP Modem’s IP BTS E1 Interface
Interface MNG 10.11.1.10 MNG 10.11.2.10
OTA 172.26.2.10 OTA 172.26.2.11
Bridge
Port 2 GW: 0.0.0.0 GW: 172.26.2.10
Bridge Bridge
Not used IPMux Port 1 GigE Port 1
IPMux Bride Port 2
IP:172.26.2.47 B B IP: 172.26.2.48 Used for

local IP-MUX
GigE
Bridge
BRIDGE
GW: 172.26.2.10 GW: 172.26.2.10 BRIDGE management
Port 3
Disconnect
Rate Limiter R
from Modem R Rate Limiter OTA Internally Bridge Port 3
Disconnected
MNG port OTA
MNG MNG
Switch Server IP address: 10.11.1.1 Mask 255.255.255.0

Route add 172.26.2.0 mask 255.255.255.0 10.11.1.10 PC
Route add 172.26.3.0 mask 255.255.255.0 10.11.3.10
E1
BSC Modem’s IP Modem’s IP BTS E1 Interface
Interface MNG 10.11.3.10 MNG 10.11.4.10
OTA 172.26.3.10 OTA 172.26.3.12
Bridge
Port 2 GW: 0.0.0.0 GW: 172.26.3.10
Bridge Bridge
Not used IPMux Port 1 GigE Port 1
IPMux Bride Port 2
IP:172.26.3.47 B B IP: 172.26.3.48 Used for

local IP-MUX
GigE
Bridge
BRIDGE
GW: 172.26.3.10 GW: 172.26.3.10 BRIDGE management
Port 3
Disconnect
Rate Limiter R
from Modem R Rate Limiter OTA:172.26.3.12 Internally Bridge Port 3
Disconnected
MNG port OTA:172.26.3.11
MNG 10.11.3.10 MNG 10.11.4.10
FIGURE 126: MULTIPLE LINK BRANCHES

NS3000/NS300—E3 Interface
14 E3 Interface
The NS3000 modem can be equipped with an E3 G703 interface capable of handling E3 traffic. The
following section describes how to control and configure this additional interface.
14.1 Initial Configuration

14.1.1 Hub Unit
1. In the Interface-config > E3 > Physical, configure the following parameters:
o Clock Source: Interface’s clock source. Select LBT.
o Line Type: The E3 line type. Select Unframed.
FIGURE 127: HUB UNIT – E3 PHYSICAL INTERFACE SETTINGS SCREEN
2. In the Interface-config > E3 > Pseudo Wire, configure the following parameters:
o IP Address: Unit’s pseudo wire IP address.
o IP Mask: Unit’s pseudo wire IP mask.
o Peer IP: Pseudo wire Peer Unit IP address.
o Next Hop: The next hop IP address.
o Payload: The packet size of the payload, recommended 1476.
o Jitter Buffer: The size of the Jitter buffer, recommended 60,000.
FIGURE 128: HUB UNIT – E3 PSEUDO-WIRE INTERFACE SETTINGS SCREEN
3. In the Network config > QoS > Classification, configure the following parameters:
o Mode: Classification mode. Select MF for Multi-Field.
o Administrative status: Status of the Rule. Select Enable.
o Destination IP Address Low: This field is used for the pseudo wire classification. Enter the
peer unit’s IP address.
o Destination IP Address High: This field is used for the pseudo wire classification. Enter the
o CoS: The CoS that will be assigned for this criteria. Select CoS-7 for highest priority.

FIGURE 129: HUB UNIT – NETWORK CLASSIFICATION SETTINGS SCREEN
4. In Network config > QoS > Queues, configure the following parameters:
o CoS-7: Select the scheduling method. Select Strict priority.
FIGURE 130: HUB UNIT – QOS QUEUES SETTINGS SCREEN
14.1.2 Remote Unit

1. In Interface-config > E3 > Physical, configure the following parameters:
o Clock source: Interface’s clock source. Select Sync-E.
o Line Type: The E3 line type. Select Unframed.
FIGURE 131: REMOTE UNIT – E3 PHYSICAL INTERFACE SETTINGS
2. In Interface-config > E3 > Pseudo Wire, configure the following parameters:

o IP Address: Unit’s pseudo wire IP address.
o IP Mask: Unit’s pseudo wire IP mask.
o Peer IP: Pseudo wire Peer unit IP address.
o Next Hop: The next hop IP address.
o Payload: The packet size of the payload, recommended 1476.
o Jitter Buffer: The size of the Jitter buffer, recommended 60,000.

FIGURE 132: REMOTE UNIT – E3 PSEUDO WIRE INTERFACE SETTINGS
3. In Network config > QoS > Classification, CONFIGURE the following parameters:
o Mode: classification mode, Select MF for Multi-Field.
o Administrative Status: Status of the Rule. Select Enable.
o Destination IP Address Low: This field is used for the pseudo wire classification. Enter the
o Destination IP Address High: This field is used for the pseudo wire classification. Enter the
o CoS – The CoS that will be assign for this criteria, configure “CoS-7” for highest priority
FIGURE 133: REMOTE UNIT – NETWORK CLASSIFICATION SETTINGS SCREEN
4. In the Network config > QoS > Queues, configure the following parameters:
o CoS-7: Selecting the scheduling method. Select Strict priority.
FIGURE 134: REMOTE UNIT – QOS QUEUES SETTINGS SCREEN

NS3000/NS300—Clock Extension
15 Clock Extension
The clock extension feature enables transferring the data clock over the satellite link from a hub unit to
a remote unit. The hub unit extracts the clock from a data source and uses this extracted clock to
synchronize the satellite transmitted frames to the remote unit. The remote unit uses the received
satellite symbol clock as a source clock for the data ports.
The clock source in the master unit can be based on one of the following:
 SyncE - ITU-T G.8262
 E3 G703 ITU-T G.824
The clock copy stability at the remote site is affected by the link’s Doppler shift caused by the satellite
orbital inclination, depending on the satellite used. Nevertheless, over a complete orbital inclination
cycle, the net error is about zero. The copy clock stability would be based upon the above standard if
Doppler shift were not present.
When using the clock extension, the hub unit has to be configured as a master clock, and the clock
source must be selected. The remote unit is configured as slave clock.
15.1 Configuration
15.1.1 Hub Unit
1. In System-config > 10MHz clock, configure the following parameters:
o Clock source: Interface’s clock source. Select Internal.
o Data Clock: Data clock is extraction source. Select SyncE-Gbe for SyncE source clock, or SyncE-
SFP for E3 extracted clock.
FIGURE 135: HUB UNIT – CLOCK SOURCE SETTINGS
15.1.2 Remote Unit

1. In System-config > 10MHz clock, configure the following parameters:
o Clock source: Interface’s clock source. Select Internal.
o Data Clock: Data clock is extraction source. Select Satellite.
FIGURE 136: REMOTE UNIT – CLOCK SOURCE SETTINGS

NS3000/NS300—Modem Connectivity Use Cases Examples
16 Modem Connectivity Use Cases Examples

16.1 Video Applications
In the following example, presented in Figure 137, on the left hand side a DSNG transmit a camera feeds
to the studio while also monitoring the studio transmitted signal. The studio receives the camera feed
from the DSNG transmits TV channel.
Camera Monitor
Encoder
IRD
Modem Modem
Encoder
FIGURE 137: VIDEO APPLICATION EXAMPLE
16.1.1 DSNG Configuration

The DSNG transmits 10MSPS over L-Band at 1200MHz, with camera feed via the ASI-A-IN connector.
The studio transmitted carrier is 8MSPS received over IF at 70MHz, and output via ASI-B-OUT connector.
The given ModCod for transmitting is 8PSK 3/4, meaning the DSNG encoder should be set to
21.774Mbps. The modem connections are shown in Figure 138.
FIGURE 138: DSNG MODEM CONFIGURATION
16.1.1.1 Modulator
The modulator settings are presented in the following figures.

FIGURE 139: MODULATOR LINE SETTINGS (MODULATOR CONFIG > LINE)
FIGURE 140: MODULATOR CHANNEL 1 SETTINGS (MODULATOR CONFIG > CHANNEL 1)
FIGURE 141: MODULATOR INTERFACE TX SETTING (INTERFACES > TX-ASI-A)
16.1.1.2 Demodulator
The demodulator settings are presented in the following figures.

FIGURE 142: DEMODULATOR LINE SETTINGS (DEMODULATOR CONFIG > LINE)
FIGURE 143: DEMODULATOR CHANNEL 1 SETTINGS (DEMODULATOR CONFIG > CHANNEL 1)
FIGURE 144: DEMODULATOR INTERFACE SETTING (INTERFACES > RX-ASI-B)
16.1.2 Studio Configuration

The studio receives 10MSPS, at L-Band at 1600MHz, using ASI-A-OUT connector. The studio transmits an
8MSPS signal over IF at 70MHz, using ASI-B-IN connector. The given ModCod for transmitting is 8PSK
1/2, meaning the studio encoder should be set to 11.58Mbps. The modem connections are shown in
Figure 145.
FIGURE 145: STUDIO MODEM CONFIGURATION

16.1.2.1 Modulator
The modulator settings are presented in the following figures.
FIGURE 146: MODULATOR LINE SETTINGS (MODULATOR CONFIG > LINE)
FIGURE 147: MODULATOR CHANNEL 1 SETTINGS (MODULATOR CONFIG > CHANNEL 1)
FIGURE 148: MODULATOR INTERFACE SETTING (INTERFACE CONFIG > TX-ASI-B)
16.1.2.2 Demodulator
The demodulator settings are presented in the following figures.

FIGURE 149: DEMODULATOR LINE SETTINGS (DEMODULATOR CONFIG > LINE)
FIGURE 150: DEMODULATOR CHANNEL 1 SETTINGS (DEMODULATOR CONFIG > CHANNEL 1)
FIGURE 151: DEMODULATOR INTERFACE SETTING (INTERFACE CONFIG > RX-ASI-B)
16.1.3 Dual Data-Adjust Mode

By activating this feature, the modem will add or drop null packets to the input ASI stream before
transmission, in order to adjust the transmitted ASI rate to match the expected ASI output rate on the
remote side. This feature is applicable only when working with dual-channel, with two ASI streams, up
to the allocated RF channel rate or each channel. It allows rate adjust of the source ASI stream, with the
destination ASI expected data rate.
For example, a modem has an ASI input of 10Mbps, while the IRD at the remote site expects an ASI
input of 15Mbps. The modem will fill 5Mbps with Null packets to adjust the rates. For each channel you
set the data rate of the ASI interface expected at the remote side. The relevant screens are located at
Modulator > Channel 1/2.

FIGURE 152: DUAL DATA-ADJUST MODE MODULATOR SETTINGS
For example, the IRD expects a rate of 4Mbps while the MPEG itself is 3.6-3.9 or more. The received
modem will add padding of data to fit the 4Mbps.
16.1.4 Seamless TS Frame Error Handling

When broadcasting transport streams, error frames will cause errors to the output data and bitrate
which may lead to errors and sync-loss at the receiving decoder. To overcome these errors on the
decoder, the error data packets should be replaced seamlessly in the receiver with Null packets, thus
maintaining the stream’s data amount and bitrate.
In a single channel, all arriving frames are treated as belonging to the same channel; therefore it is very
easy to replace packets which belong (partially or fully) to error frames with Null packets. In dual
channel mode, each frame carries an ISI, indicating the channel to which it belongs. In some cases,
when an error frame arrives, its ISI is invalid and the frame cannot be sorted to its channel so there is no
telling how much data was lost and should be replaced with Null packets. In order to insert the correct
number of Null packets, we encode the stream with meta-data that helps recover the amount of lost
packets.
16.1.4.1 TS Protect Configuration

 Available in NS3, Dual-Channel mode, with Stream Format Transport-188.
 Can be set individually to each ASI channel.
 Works in conjunction with Partial-Data-Adjust.
 Keeps original order of packets. Only invalid packets are replaced by Nulls, and valid packets stay in
their original place in the transport stream.
1. In the Modulator Line settings screen, set the Line Mode to NS3 and Dual Channel mode to Dual-
Channel.
2. In the Modulator Channel settings menu, set Stream Format to Transport-188, and TS Protect to
Enable.
3. Enable TS Protect in each channel separately. No configuration changes are required in the
demodulators.
16.2 IP Card Configuration – Use Cases

The IP card offers three modes of data forwarding for different data applications.
 L2 Transparent bridging

 L2 VLAN switching
 L3 IP routing
16.2.1 L2 Transparent Bridging Mode

L2 transparent bridging mode is used for any type of data transmission for both point-to-point and
point-to-multipoint configurations. In this mode, any data entering the LAN interface (GigE connector)
in the modulator will be send transparently over the satellite link, and exit at the other end in the
demodulator LAN interface (GigE connector).
When working in point-to-point configuration, no additional considerations are required. When shifting
to a point-to-multipoint application, several aspects should be considered as explained below.
Let us consider a 1-to-3 application where 250Mbps are transmitted from the hub to three different
remotes, receiving 100Mbps, 80Mbps and 70Mbps respectively. Each remote transmit back 25Mbps to
the hub, as shown in Figure 153.
250Mbps/
ps 25Mbps
Mb Hub-modulator
250
Remote-1
25Mbps
Hub-Demodulator-1
25M
bps
250Mbps/
25
Mb Hub-Demodulator-2 25Mbps
p s
Remote-2
Hub-Demodulator-3
250Mbps/
25Mbps
Remote-3
FIGURE 153: SIMPLE P-T-MP CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE
In this case, we may encounter the following issues:
 Security breach: All remotes will receive the complete 250Mbps data, though each remote should
only see its own data.
 Higher Data Rates at the Modem GigE: 250Mbps instead of 100Mbps (80Mbps or 70Mbps), so a
switch/router with 1Gbps must be used.
 All remotes must use the same ModCod: The data stream cannot distinguished between remotes,
and this may cause a lower utilization of the space segment, as the remote with lowest reception
conditions will be the bottleneck and will determine a lower ModCod for all remotes.
An alternative mode, which enables overcoming these issues with the use of L2 VLAN switching or L3 IP
routing is provided.
16.2.2 L2 VLAN Switching Mode

L2 VLAN switching mode is used in both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint configurations. In this
mode, each remote is assigned with one or more 802.1Q VLAN tags, so the data LAN interface (GigE
connector) in the modulator will be sent to its designated remote over the satellite link and exit at the

other end in the demodulator LAN interface (GigE connector) only at the remotes configured as part of
this VLAN tag.
Let us now, explore the functionality of this mode, and see the difference in the behavior of the
network. With this mode, the user needs to define the remotes, and then assign a different tagged
VLAN per remote. Several VLANs may be assigned to a single remote, however only one remote can be
assigned to a certain VLAN.
VLAN 1-4
-10 Hub-modulator
N1
VLA
Remote-1
VLAN 1-4
Hub-Demodulator-1
VLAN
5-7
VLA VLAN 5-7
N8 Hub-Demodulator-2
-10
Remote-2
Hub-Demodulator-3
VLAN 8-10
Remote-3
FIGURE 154: TYPICAL P-T-MP APPLICATION
With this configuration, as remotes can be distinguished we can set each remote to a different ModCod,
thus optimizing the space segment, and also make sure that each modem on the remote filters out only
the allowed VLANs. Thus we have solved the issues of using L2 transparent mode.
Since the hub consists of modulator and demodulators an additional aggregation setup is required at
the hub Ethernet switch to ensure correct port allocation for data transmission and data gathering to a
single port. This requirement is shown in the Figure 155.
FIGURE 155: SWITCH AGGREGATION AT THE HUB
The following table presents all switch aggregation requirements.
TABLE 52: L2 VLAN SWITCH AGGREGATION REQUIREMENTS

Target / Outbound Bit Rate [Mbps] VLANs ModCod
Remote-1 100 1-4 8PSK 2/3

Remote-2 80 5-7 QPSK 1/4

Remote-3 70 8-10 16APSK 2/3
Target / Inbound Bit Rate [Mbps] VLANs ModCod
Demodulator-1 25 1-4 8PSK 3/4
16.2.2.1 Implementation
The following steps will demonstrate how to configure the modem on the hub and on the remote side.
For convenience sake, only demodulator 1 configuration is shown, but it is very similar for the other
two.
16.2.2.2 Forwarding Mode Settings
FIGURE 156: HUB MODULATION SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > FORWARDING MODE)
FIGURE 157: REMOTE MODEM SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > FORWARDING MODE)
FIGURE 158: HUB DEMODULATOR-1 SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > FORWARDING MODE)
16.2.2.3 Remotes Settings
FIGURE 159: HUB MODULATOR SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > REMOTES)

FIGURE 160: REMOTE MODEM SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > REMOTES
16.2.2.4 Switching Setting
FIGURE 161: HUB MODULATOR SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > SWITCHING)
FIGURE 162: REMOTE MODEM SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > SWITCHING
FIGURE 163: HUB DEMODULATOR SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > SWITCHING)

16.2.2.5 QoS Settings for L2 VLAN switching

The VLAN tag holds three priority bits (out of 16 bits) defined by the 802.1P standard. These bits set the
packet priority and determine to which queue (class of service or CoS) this packet is diverted. This
priority scheme can be implemented on the data with the following example.
In the example, all configurations have been activated and data flows to each remote respectively.
However, what will be the case if we have more important data to send to remote-1 with a higher
priority than remote-2 and remote-3 and, due to weather conditions, the line rate had now dropped to
220Mbps. In that case, we may want to utilize the built-in QoS (Quality of Service) mechanism.
With the assumptions that in our example, VLAN 3, and VLAN 6 have highest priority (P-bit is 7) and all
the rest have the same priority level (P-bit = 0).
FIGURE 164: HUB MODEM SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > QOS > CLASSIFICATION)
FIGURE 165: REMOTE MODEM SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > QOS > CLASSIFICATION)
Further configuration of the behavior of the queues can be added if there are several data sources
competing on the same line rate resource.
16.2.2.6 Queues’ Setting

There are two different scheduling options: Strict and DRR (Deficit Round Robin).
 Strict: This scheduling option will always transmit its data at the expense of starving other queues.

 DRR: This scheduling option can give different weighting factors to its data in order to prioritize data
If, for example, CoS-7 data must be transmitted as it arrives, it needs to receive a strict priority. Then
lower priority CoS0-5 will have a round robin mechanism with equal priority, whereas, CoS-6 will have a
higher priority than CoS0 to Cos5.
The Queue Depth parameter sets the queue buffer size in bytes. It determines the maximal burst size
the queue can absorb and also affects the maximal delay of the data in this queue. Therefore, real time
data will usually derive smaller queue sizes.
Drop Discipline sets the policy on dropping data when the queue is congested. Possible options are:
 Tail Drop: Will drop last incoming packets when queue is congested.
FIGURE 166: HUB MODEM SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > QOS > CLASSIFICATION)
FIGURE 167: REMOTE MODEM SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > QOS > CLASSIFICATION)
16.2.3 L3 IP Routing
L3 IP Routing handles the different streams of information much like the L2 VLAN switching
functionality, only based on L3 IP addressing and routing. The unit will route the traffic to the pre-
configured IP address destination according to the routing table and the correct interfaces.

SAT
Modem 12.1.1.1
11.1.1.2 Remote 1 Lan1
Modem
11.1.1.1
100.1.1.1 HuB
Modem 13.1.1.1
11.1.1.3
Remote 2
Lan2
Hub lan
DeMod1 11.1.1.4
101.1.1.1
Modem 22.1.1.1
11.1.1.12 Remote 12
Lan12
11.1.1.13
102.1.1.1
DeMod2
FIGURE 168: IP ROUTING EXAMPLE OF A SYSTEM
16.2.3.1 Implementation
The following steps will demonstrate how to configure the modem to achieve IP Routing on the Hub
and on the remote side. For convenience sake, only demodulator 1 configuration is shown, but it is very
similar for the rest.
All the setup parameters are derived from Figure 168, as an example.
16.2.3.2 Forwarding Mode Settings
FIGURE 169: HUB MODEM SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > FORWARDING MODE)
FIGURE 170: REMOTE MODEM SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > FORWARDING MODE
FIGURE 171: HUB DEMODULATOR-1 SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > FORWARDING MODE)
16.2.3.3 Interfaces Settings

The following items must be configured in each of the modulators and demodulators:
 LAN IP address and subnet: An IP address that fits the local LAN on the Ethernet side.

 SAT IP address, subnet and MAC address: An internal IP address, accessed only on the satellite side,
used to identify the unit and assist in routing configuration.
The MAC address (last two digits) has to be configured manually and must be unique for
each unit.
FIGURE 172: HUB MODEM SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > INTERFACES)
The SAT and LAN3 fields in the Hub Modem settings screen must have different IP subnets but be
correspondent to the remote modem. The MAC Address on the SAT line (last two characters) must be
assigned a unique number.
1. After changing each line, enable the Administrative Status and click Apply to confirm the line.
FIGURE 173: HUB DEMODULATOR-1 SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > INTERFACES)
The SAT and LAN3 fields in the Hub Demodulator-1 settings screen must have different IP subnets but
be correspondent to the remote modem. The MAC Address on the SAT line (last two characters) must
be assigned a unique number.
FIGURE 174: REMOTE MODEM-1 SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > INTERFACES)

The MAC Address on the SAT line (last two characters) in the Remote Modem-1 settings screen must be
assigned a unique number. The SAT and LAN3 fields must have different IP subnets but be
correspondent to the remote modem.
16.2.3.4 Remotes Setting

For each unit, details of remote units (one or more) must be configured. The details will include: Name,
IP address (as configured in the remote unit’s SAT interface), MAC address (as configured on the remote
unit’s SAT interface), modulation and FEC used when transmitting to this unit.
FIGURE 175: HUB MODEM SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > REMOTES)
1. After changing each field box in each line, in the Hub Modem settings screen, press Enter to
confirm.
2. When completed, click Save.
In this example there are only two remotes but there could be as much as 12 remote sites.
FIGURE 176: REMOTE MODEM-1 SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > REMOTES)
1. After changing each field box in each line, press Enter to confirm.
2. When completed, click Save.
16.2.3.5 Routing Settings

In each device, a routing table for known IPs must be made, in order to achieve a proper allocation of
traffic. Adding a route is done by going to the routing table (Network config > Routing > Routes):
1. Click the Add Route button and fill in the newly opened field boxes.
2. Click Apply. A new row will be created in the routing table for this route.

FIGURE 177: DEFINING A ROUTING TABLE
The first line, already enabled is for the Default gateway. This line can be deleted and modified
according to the system’s correct default gateway.
16.2.3.6 Routing Example

The following example shows a Routing Packet for 12.1.1.1 received at the hub modem.
FIGURE 178: ROUTING EXAMPLE (NETWORK CONFIG > ROUTING > ROUTES)
1. Make sure to Enable the Administrative Status.
16.2.3.7 QoS settings for L3 IP Routing

The IP header holds six priority bits, defined by ToS standard, which set the packet priority and
determine to which queue (class of service or CoS) this packet would be diverted. The list is examined
according to the rule priority (from 1 to 64). The ToS mask (00-FF) enables creation of a ToS range
similar to subnet mask (for example a ToS of 00 with mask of 07 means ToS range 00-07). This priority
scheme can be implemented on the data with the following example.
In the example, all configurations have been done and data will flow to each remote respectively.
However, what will be the case if we have more important data to send to remote-1 with higher priority
than remote-2 and remote-3 and due to weather conditions the line rate had now dropped to
220Mbps. In that case, we may want to utilize the built in QoS (Quality of Service) mechanism.

FIGURE 179: ROUTING EXAMPLE (NETWORK CONFIG > QOS > CLASSIFICATION)
1. To enter a new rule, click the Add Rule button.

2. Enter a priority for the rule and click Apply.
The rule’s TOS field value and Mask value will determine which packets will be affected by the rule by
looking at the incoming 8-bit precedence in HEX and applying them to the corresponding CoS action
with consideration of the Rule precedence.
Click Enter after each entry in every field box.
We can further configure the behavior of the queues in case there are several data sources competing
on the same line rate resource.
16.2.3.8 Queues Setting

There are two different scheduling options: Strict and DRR (Deficit Round Robin).
 Strict: This scheduling option will always transmit its data at the expense of starving other queues.
 DRR: This scheduling option can give different weighting factors to its data in order to prioritize data
If, for example, CoS-7 data must be transmitted as it arrives, it needs to receive a strict priority. Then
lower priority CoS0-5 will have a round robin mechanism with equal priority, whereas, CoS-6 will have a
higher priority than CoS0 to Cos5.
The Queue Depth parameter sets the queue buffer size in bytes. It determines the maximal burst size
the queue can absorb and also affects the maximal delay of the data in this queue. Therefore, real time
data will usually derive smaller queue sizes.
Drop Discipline sets the policy on dropping data when the queue is congested. Possible options are:
 Tail Drop: Will drop last incoming packets when queue is congested.
This is useful for TCP/IP sessions, to avoid synchronization of the TCP window.
FIGURE 180: HUB MODEM QUEUE SETTINGS (NETWORK CONFIG > QOS > CLASSIFICATION)

NS3000/NS300—Performance
17 Performance
Following are guidelines for choosing the optimal Mode-Code, depending on link conditions. An
automatic calculator tool is available for this purpose. It is embedded within the NS3000/NS300 as
described in Section 5.3.5.
17.1 Optimal Choice of ModCod

In the AWGN channel the optimal ModCod should be chosen according to the given CNR. The following
table ranks all ModCods according to their required CNR. Non-efficient ModCods, i.e. ModCods that
require higher CNR but provide lower throughput than other available ModCods in the same operation
mode, are shadowed.
TABLE 53: RANKING OF MODCODS

CNR [dB] SNR [dB] DVB-S 35% / SE DVB-S2 20% / SE NS3 5% / SE [Bits/Sec/Hz]
[Bits/Sec/Hz] [Bits/Sec/Hz]
-3.09 -2.30 QPSK 1/4 0.40
-2.60 -2.39 QPSK 1/4 0.46
-1.95 -1.16 QPSK 1/3 0.53
-1.34 -1.13 QPSK 1/3 0.61
-0.92 -0.13 QPSK 2/5 0.64
-0.31 -0.10 QPSK 2/5 0.73
0.05 0.26 QPSK 13/30 0.80
0.41 1.20 QPSK 1/2 0.80
0.49 0.70 QPSK 7/15 0.86
0.92 1.13 QPSK 1/2 0.92
1.30 2.60 QPSK 1/2 0.68
1.32 1.53 QPSK 8/15 0.98

1.63 2.42 QPSK 3/5 0.97
1.76 1.97 QPSK 17/30 1.04
2.05 2.26 QPSK 3/5 1.10
2.37 2.58 8PSK 2/5 1.10
2.49 2.70 QPSK 19/30 1.17
2.49 3.28 QPSK 2/3 1.07
2.81 3.02 QPSK 2/3 1.23
2.81 3.02 8PSK 13/30 1.19
3.10 4.40 QPSK 2/3 0.91
3.25 3.46 8PSK 7/15 1.29
3.38 3.59 QPSK 32/45 1.31
3.48 4.27 QPSK 3/4 1.21
3.79 4.00 8PSK 1/2 1.38
3.93 4.14 QPSK 3/4 1.38
4.01 4.80 QPSK 4/5 1.29

4.15 5.45 QPSK 3/4 1.02
4.37 4.58 8PSK 8/15 1.47
4.47 5.26 QPSK 5/6 1.35
4.52 4.73 QPSK 4/5 1.48
4.68 2.58 16APSK 2/5 1.46
4.80 5.01 8PSK 17/30 1.56
5.00 5.21 16APSK 1.59
13/30
5.02 5.23 QPSK 5/5 1.54
5.06 5.85 8PSK 3/5 1.45
5.20 6.50 QPSK 5/6 1.14
5.29 5.50 8PSK 3/5 1.66
5.45 5.66 16APSK 7/15 1.71
5.60 6.39 QPSK 8/9 1.44
5.79 6.58 QPSK 9/10 1.46
5.90 6.11 8PSK 19/30 1.75
5.94 6.15 QPSK 8/9 1.64
5.95 7.25 QPSK 7/8 1.19
6.04 6.25 16APSK 1/2 1.83
6.11 6.90 8PSK 2/3 1.61
6.16 6.37 QPSK 9/10 1.66
6.22 6.43 32APSK 2/5 1.83
6.33 6.54 8PSK 2/3 1.84
6.54 6.75 16APSK 8/15 1.96
6.75 6.96 32APSK 1.99
13/30
6.98 7.19 16APSK 2.08
17/30
7.15 7.36 8PSK 32/45 1.97
7.26 7.47 32APSK 7/15 2.14
7.35 8.14 8PSK 3/4 1.81
7.60 7.81 16APSK 3/5 2.20
7.76 7.97 8PSK 3/4 2.07
8.03 8.24 16APSK 2.33
19/30
8.03 8.24 32APSK 1/2 2.29
8.43 9.22 16APSK 2/3 2.14
8.50 8.71 32APSK 8/15 2.45
8.64 8.85 16APSK 2/3 2.45
8.65 8.86 8PSK 4/5 2.21

8.84 9.63 8PSK 5/6 2.02
9.14 9.35 32APSK 2.60
17/30
9.28 9.49 8PSK 5/6 2.31
9.34 9.55 16APSK 2.61
32/45
9.69 10.48 16APSK 3/4 2.41
9.78 9.99 32APSK 3/5 2.76
9.95 10.16 16APSK 3/4 2.76
10.14 10.93 8PSK 8/9 2.15
10.36 10.57 32APSK 2.91
19/30
10.51 11.30 8PSK 9/10 2.18
10.55 10.76 8PSK 8/9 2.46
10.55 11.34 16APSK 4/5 2.58
10.70 10.91 16APSK 4/5 2.94
10.74 10.95 8PSK 9/10 2.49
10.92 11.13 32APSK 2/3 3.07
11.11 11.90 16APSK 5/6 2.68
11.36 11.57 16APSK 5/6 3.07
11.63 11.84 32APSK 3.27
32/45
12.32 13.11 32APSK 3/4 3.02
12.42 13.21 16APSK 8/9 2.87
12.43 12.64 32APSK 3/4 3.45
12.59 12.80 16APSK 8/9 3.28
12.69 12.90 64APSK 3.48
19/30
12.84 13.05 16APSK 9/10 3.32
12.88 13.67 16APSK 9/10 2.90
13.29 14.08 32APSK 4/5 3.22
13.31 13.52 32APSK 4/5 3.68
13.31 13.52 64APSK 2/3 3.67
13.88 14.67 32APSK 5/6 3.36
13.93 14.14 32APSK 5/6 3.84
14.03 14.24 64APSK 3.92
32/45
14.95 15.16 64APSK 3/4 4.13
15.21 15.42 32APSK 8/9 4.10
15.23 16.02 32APSK 8/9 3.59

15.47 15.68 32APSK 9/10 4.15
15.54 16.33 32APSK 9/10 3.63
16.03 16.24 64APSK 4/5 4.41
16.83 17.04 64APSK 5/6 4.60
18.27 18.48 64APSK 8/9 4.91
18.60 18.81 64APSK 9/10 4.97

NS3000/NS300—About NovelSat
18 About NovelSat
NovelSat is a technology company dedicated to providing the next-generation modulation standard for
satellite communications.
Our patented NS3™ technology – encompassing modulators, demodulators, modems and ASICs –
essentially replaces DVB-S2 as the industry standard. While other solution providers promise better
performance and reduced costs, we deliver the fastest data rates, the widest pipe and the most
compelling ROI. That means you get the best performance at the lowest costs, resulting in the most
profits. And we can prove it to you.
18.1 Contact Information

18.1.1 Support Hot Line
NovelSat Switzerland (Zurich): +41.435.081.067
Support email: support@novelsat.com
General information: info@novelsat.com
NovelSat United States: 25 Tanglewood Rd. Newton, MA 02459

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11.2 Modem QoS 128

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18 About NovelSat 174

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Figure 37: Demodulator MGMT Channel Settings 75

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Figure 80: Hardware and Software Versions Screen 91

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Figure 123: Updating Bundle IDs 143

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Table 28: Mode Code Values 22

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Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Waste

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FIGURE 1: NS3000 MODEM

 Symbol Rate: NS3000 – 0.05-80 MSPS, NS300 - 0.1-36 MSPS

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 Management: Serial, Web browser, Telnet and SNMP

1.2 Features Summary

TABLE 1: MODULATION, FEC AND ROLL-OFF SUPPORTED

1.2.3.1 Data Interfaces

1.2.3.2 Utility Interfaces

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1.2.4 Duet™ Bandwidth reuse

1.2.5 ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation)

1.2.6 Over-the-Air (OTA) M&C and Software Upgrade

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1.2.8 Clock Extension

1.2.9 Electrical / Physical Specifications – Summary

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TABLE 3: DEMODULATOR SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE 4: MONITOR AND CONTROL INTERFACES

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TABLE 5: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE 7: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.2.10 Compliancy to Standards

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1.2.11 Front Panel

FIGURE 2: NS3000 FRONT PANEL

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2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

2.2 Mechanical Mounting Considerations

2.3 Modem Basic Checkout

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2.3.1 Initial Power-Up

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3 Rear Panel Connectors

3.1 Connector Overview

 NS3000/NS300* AC Modem with IP Card

100-240 VAC ALARM LAN 10/100 GbE SFP IF IN L-BAND IN

FIGURE 3: REAR PANEL: AC POWER + IP CARD

 NS3000 AC Modem with IP Card and ASI

FIGURE 4: REAR PANEL: AC POWER + IP CARD + ASI

 NS3000/NS300* -48VDC Modem with IP Card

FIGURE 5: REAR PANEL: 48VDC POWER + IP CARD

 NS3000/NS300* AC Modem with IP Card and BUC Feeder (24V or 48V)