H-DVB-S2X-MOD

DVBS2X Satellite Modulator

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 FEATURES ....................................................................................................................................................4

1.3 PRINCIPLE CHART ..................................................................................................................................... 4

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 5

1.5 APPEARANCE AND DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................. 6

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE ................................................................................................................... 8

2.1 W HAT’S IN THE BOX .....................................................................................................................................8

2.2 INSTALLATION PREP .....................................................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Device's Installation Flow Chart Illustrated as following： ....................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 RackRoom & Headend Install ...................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.3 Grounding Requirement ................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 POWER AND GROUND ................................................................................................................................10
2.4 SIGNAL CABLE CONNECTION.....................................................................................................................10
2.4.1 ASI input and loop-out cable ............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.4.2 RF output interface connection ........................................................................................................................................ 10
.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

CHAPTER 3 OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 11

3.1 MAIN INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................................11

3.2 MENU TREE ...................................................................................................................................................11

CHAPTER 4 WEB-BASED NMS MANAGEMENT................................................................................. 23

4.1 LOGIN .........................................................................................................................................................23

..........................................................................................................................................................................23
..........................................................................................................................................................................23
4.2 OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................24

CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................... 28

WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................... 29

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A Note from Thor Broadcast about this Manual

Intended Audience
This user manual has been written to help people who have to use, integrate and to
install the product. Some chapters require some prerequisite knowledge in electronics
and especially in broadcast technologies and standards.

Disclaimer
No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the written
permission of Thor Broadcast.
The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued
progress in methodology, design and manufacturing. Thor shall have no liability for
any error or damage of any kind resulting from the use of this document.

Copy Warning
This document includes some confidential information. Its usage is limited to the
owners of the product that it is relevant to. It cannot be copied, modified, or translated
in another language without prior written authorization from Thor Broadcast.

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Chapter 1

1.1 Overview

Thor Broadcast’s standalone modulator that has been made to abide by DVB-S2X standards
(EN302 307-2) which is a third generation broadband satellite telecommunication standard that
integrates ASI and IP inputs and modulate them into a DVB-S/S2/S2X IF output.
This 1-U IP input Chassis supports BISS scrambling for easy signal distribution. It also comes
standard with 4 ASI inputs (3 ASI are backups) and a 100mb. The S2X modulator can come with
CID, this is optional, and must be ordered as such.
This Modulator is the newest S2X standard used in a wide variety of application like broadcasting,
news services, broadband satellite applications. Fully compliant with DVB-S (EN300 421), DVB-S2
(EN302 307-1) and DVB-S2X (EN 302307-2) standards.

1.2 Features

 Fully compliant with DVB-S (EN300 421), DVB-S2 (EN302 307) and DVB-S2X (EN 302 307-2) standards
 4 ASI inputs supporting backups (3 for backup)
 IP (100M) signal input
 QPSK, 8PSK, 8APSK, 16APSK, 32APSK Constellations
 RF CID setting (Optional Setting, must be ordered)
 Constant temperature crystal oscillator, as high as 0.1ppm stability
 Support coupling 10Mhz clock output through RF output port
 Support BISS scrambling
 Support local and remote control with Web-server NMS
 Output frequency range: 50~960MHz, 1KHz step

1.3 Principle Chart

ASI 1 Input
A SI
or IP
inpu
t DVB-S/S2/S2X RF Output
IP Input (100M Port)

10Mhz Input

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1.4 Specifications
Supporting both188 Byte Packet TS Input

ASI Input 4 ASI Inputs ( 3 ASI for backup)

Connector: BNC, Impedance 75Ω

IP Input 1*IP Input (RJ45, 100M TS Over UDP)

10MHz Input 1*10MHz Input (BNC Interface)

Range:50 ~ 960 MHz, 1KHz step

Output Level Attenuation: -28.5dBm~+3 dBm, 0.5dB Step

IF Output
MER≥40dB

Connector: N type, impedance 50Ω

Standard DVB-S DVB-S2 DVB-S2X

Outer coding RS Coding BCH Coding BCH Coding

Inner coding Convolution LDPC Coding LDPC Coding

QPSK,8PSK, QPSK,8PSK,
Constellation QPSK
16APSK,32APSK 8APSK, 16APSK, 32APSK
QPSK: 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5,
5/6, 8/9, 9/10, 13/45, 9/20,
11/20
QPSK: 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5,
8PSK: 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9,
5/6, 8/9, 9/10
9/10, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18
FEC/ 8PSK: 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 8APSK: 5/9-L, 26/45-L
Channel 1/2, 2/3, 3/4,
Convolution 9/10 16APSK: 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9,
Coding 5/6, 7/8
Rate 16APSK: 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10,1/2-L,8/15-L, 5/9-L, 26/45,
and
9/10 3/5, 3/5-L, 28/45, 23/36 , 2/3-L,
Modulation
32APSK: 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90
32APSK: 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9,
9/10, 2/3-L, 32/45, 11/15, 7/9

Roll-off Factor 0.2,0.25,0.35 0.2, 0.25, 0.35 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.2, 0.25, 0.35

0.05~40Msps(32APSK,32APSK-L
0.05~40Msps (32APSK); );
Symbol Rate 0.05~45Msps 0.05~45Msps 0.05~45 Mbps
(16APSK/8PSK/QPSK) (16APSK/8PSK/QPSK/16APSK-L/
8APSK-L)
BISS Scramble Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode E

System Web-server NMS

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Language: English
Ethernet software upgrade
Dimension 482mm×410mm×44mm
Miscellaneou
Temperature 0~45℃(operation), -20~80℃ (storage)
s
Power 100-240VAC±10%,50Hz-60Hz

1.5 Appearance and Description

Front Panel Illustration

1 2 3 4 5 6

1. LCD Screen
Power: indicates power connection
Alarm: indicates errors
Ext 10M: indicates 10MHz outer reference clock is applied
TS Overflow: indicates the input TS bit rate is over the bandwidth of
transmission limit
2. Indicators
DVB-S: Current Modulation is DVB-S

DVB-S2: Current Modulation is DVB-S2

ASI1-4: indicates the corresponding ASI input is chosen to modulate

3. Up/Down/Left /Right key

4. Enter: Confirmation key
5. Menu key: Step-back key
6. Locking key

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Rear Panel Illustration

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. ASI Input ports (3 ports for backup)
2. External 10Mhz Reference Clock Input and loop through
3. Data Port
4. Network Interface (NMS Management Port)
5. IF Output
6. Power Socket
7. Grounding screw

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Chapter 2 Installation Guide

2.1 What’s in the Box

 Thor DVB-S2X Satellite Modulator

 User’s Manual
 ASI Cable
 Power Cord
If any item is missing or mismatching with the list above, please contact Thor 1-800-521-8467.

2.2 Installation Prep

When you install the DVB-S2X Modulator, please follow the steps below. Check the device for
missing or damage during transport
 Preparing relevant environment for installation (rack room or Headend)
 Install Modulator
 Connect signal cables
 Connecting communication port (if it is necessary)
2.2.1 Device's Installation Flow Chart Illustrated as following：

Connecting
Ground
Acquisition Install Connecting Setting Running
Wire and
Check Device Signal Wire Parameter Device
Power
Cord

2.2.2 RackRoom & Headend Install

Item Requirement

When installing unit on rack, the distance between 2 rows of

Machine Hall Space machine frames should be 1.2~1.5m and the distance against
wall should be no less than 0.8m.

Electric Isolation, Dust Free, HVAC

Machine Hall Floor anti-static material:1X107~1X1010, Grounding current
limiting resistance: 1M (Floor bearing should be greater

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than 450Kg/㎡)

Environment 5~40℃(sustainable)，0~45℃(short time)

Temperature
installing air-conditioning is recommended

Relative Humidity 20%~80% sustainable 10%~90% short time

Pressure 86~105KPa

Installing rubber strip for sealing door-gaps and dual

Door & Window
level glasses for window

Fire Protection Fire alarm system and extinguisher

Device power, HVAC and lighting should be independent to

each other. Device power requires AC 110V±10%, 50/60Hz
Power
or AC 220V±10%, 50/60Hz. Please carefully check before
running.

2.2.3 Grounding Requirement

 Must be operated and maintained in an area free of dust and debris.
 The cover should be securely fastened, do not open the cover of the chassis when the power is on. This
will also void Thor’s manufacturer’s warranty.
 After installation, securely stow away all loose cables, external antenna, and others.
 Be careful when connecting a power source to the device.
 Do not operate in wet or damp areas. Make sure the extension cable is in good condition
 Make sure the power switch is off before you start to install the device
 It is important to keep this device grounded to ensure all of the modules function correctly. Correctly
grounding the device will also help prevent any electrical interference, lightening. Etc. Also it helps
reject minor interference that may disrupt the devices ability to function smoothly. General rule of
them, make sure the device is grounded when installing anywhere.
 Always use copper wire. When applied correctly the ground must be wrapped well to ensure
maximum conduction so it can reduce any high frequencies. The copper ground wire should also be
as short and thick as possible
 Installer must make sure that the two ends of the ground are well conducted and have appropriate
anti-rust properties.

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 It is prohibited to use any other device as part of the grounding electric circuit.
 The area of the conduction between the ground wire and device’s frame should be no less than 25 ㎡.

2.3 Power and Ground

 Connect Power Cord

 Insert one end into power supply socket, while inserting the other end to AC power.
 Connect Grounding Wire
 When the device solely connects to protective ground, it should not share the same ground
with any other devices. If the device shares grounding, the resistance should be smaller than
1Ω.

Caution:

Before connecting power cord to the DVB-S2X Mod, you should set the power switch to
“OFF”.

2.4 Signal Cable Connection

The signal connections include the connection of input signal cable and the connection of output
signal cable.

2.4.1 ASI input and loop-out cable

2.4.2 RF output interface connection

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Chapter 3 Operation
The front panel of the DVB-S2X Mod has any easy to use interface where the equipment can also be
conveniently operated and managed the LCD:

Keyboard Function Description:

MENU: Cancel current entered value, resume previous setting; Return to previous menu.
ENTER: Activate the parameters which need modifications, or confirm the change after
modification.
LEFT/RIGHT: Choose and set the parameters.
UP/DOWN: Modify activated parameter or paging up/down when parameter is inactivated.
LOCK: Lock the screen/cancel the lock state. After pressing the lock key, the LCD will display the
current configuring state.

3.1 Main Interface

After switching on the modulator, the LCD screen will display the device name, real-time input total bit-rate
and the maximal bit-rate the modulator can support in the first row, while the output IF frequency, Symbol
rate and FEC (Forward Error Correction) rate are displayed in the second row.

Thor DVBS2X Modulator TS=38.02/76.38Mbps

IF=0950.000MHz Symb Rate=27.500M FEC=1/2

3.2 Menu Tree

By pressing the “LOCK” key to enter the main menu, the LCD will display the following pages:

1 Alarm Status 2 System Setting

3 Output Setting 4 Network Setting

5 Saving Config 6 Loading Config

7 Factory Debug 8 Version

By pressing UP or DOWN keys in the specified menu, highlight and then press ENTER, you can enter the

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submenu’s as shown:

3.2.1 Alarm Status

No Warning

Whenever an abnormal event happens, the alarm indicator will light up and it will display error content in
the submenu. For example, when there is no TS input, it shows the following:

1 No input TS

3.2.2 System Settings

By pressing UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT to choose this item, ENTER and LEFT/RIGHT to set the parameters.
The system displays following pages:

2.1 Modulate Mode 2.2 REF Clock Set

2.3 Input Mode 2.4 IP Input Set

2.5 Symbol Rate 2.6 Roll Off

2.7 FEC Rate 2.8 Pilot Insert

2.9 Parse Program 2.10 Biss Setting

3.2.2.1 Modulation Mode

2.1 Modulate Mode 01/06

[ DVB_S ] QPSK 8PSK 16APSK

After entering the submenu by pressing ENTER key, choose the “modulation mode” you require.
DVB-S: This modulator works under the DVB-S standard and the constellation is QPSK.
8PSK/16APSK/32APSK/8APSK: these options are the constellations under DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X. If any
one of the 4 options is selected as the modulation mode, the device works under DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X
with the corresponding constellation.

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3.2.2.2 Reference Clock Set

After entering the submenu by pressing ENTER key, set the reference clock source.

2.2.1 Clock Select 2.2.2 Internal Adj

Clock Select:

REF Clock Sel Internal 1/3

[ internal ] external auto

Internal: This modulator uses internal 10MHz crystal oscillator as a reference clock.
External: This modulator uses external 10 MHz input as reference clock.
Auto: The modulator will preferably select the external 10MHz input if it exists. Otherwise the modulator
will select the internal 10MHz crystal oscillator’s output as reference clock.
Internal Adjust:

Internal CLK Adjust

0.000 Hz

3.2.2.3 Input Mode

2.3.1 Mode Select 2.3.2 Normal

This modulator can receive TS in normal format. Enter 2.3.1 to set the input mode:

Input Mode Select Normal 01/02

[Normal]

Select ‘Normal’ in 2.3.1 and enter 2.3.2 to select the input channel you want and press apply. At this time,
the modulator can process one channel TS from any ASI input or the IP port.

Input Normal Mode ASI 1 01/05

[ASI 1] ASI 1 ASI 3 ASI 4

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Input Normal Mode IP 05/05

[IP]

ASI1/2/3/4: The input TS comes from port ASI 1 or 2 or 3 or 4.

IP IN: The input signal comes from data port.
After entering the submenu by pressing ENTER key, choose the channel the input TS comes from.

3.2.2.4 IP Input Set

When you use an IP stream as the signal source to modulate and output (Choose ‘Normal’ as the input
mode under 2.3.1 and ‘IP’ as the source port under 2.3.2), it needs to configured in the IP parameters
under ‘2.4 IP Input Set’ according to the actual IP source to receive IP signal. Submenus are as follows:

2.4.1 IP Address 2.4.2 Port Set

2.4.3 MAC

2.4.1 IP Address
224.002.002.002

2.4.2 Port Set

21002

2.4.3 Data MAC Address

XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

3.2.2.5 Symbol rate

2.5 Symbol Rate

27.500Msps

Adjustable Range: DVB-S: 0.05-45Msps; DVB-S2: 0.05~40Msps (32APSK), 0.05~45 Msps (for
16APSK/8PSK/QPSK) ； DVB-S2X ： 0.05~40Msps (for 32APSK, 32APSK-L), 0.05~45 Msps (for
16APSK/8PSK/QPSK/16APSK-L/8PSK-L)

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3.2.2.6 Roll-off Factor

2.6 Roll Off

0.35

2.6 Roll Off 1/6

[ 0.35 ] 0.25 0.20 0.15

Set the roll-off factor of the DVB-S, DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X

There are 6 possible options, including 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05.

3.2.2.7 FEC Rate

FEC Rate 01/09

[ 3/5 ] 2/3 3/4 5/6 8/9 9/10

Set FEC rate at this submenu. Different modulate modes (DVB-S/DVB-S2/DVB-S2X) and constellations have
different FEC rate options. (Refer to specifications table in Chapter 1 for details.)

3.2.2.8 Pilot Insert

This menu item is applicable to DVB-S2 modulation mode.

2.9 Pilot Insert

Off

2.9 Pilot Insert 1/1

[ Off ] On

Choose whether to insert the Pilot block.

Off: without pilots
On: with pilots

3.2.2.9 Parse Program

Select 2.9 and press Enter key, wait for a while and it displays the program number from the input channel
set under menu 2.3.2. Only after this procedure, you can view the programs when you proceed to BISS
scrambling under 2.10.2.

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Please Wait...............

Complete ! Total: 3

3.2.2.10 BISS Setting

2.10.1 Biss Mode 2.10.2 Program

2.10.3 Select ID 2.10.4 SW Data

2.10.5 Input ID 2.10.6 ESW Data

There are three BISS modes to select: Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode E.

2.10.1 Biss Mode

[Mode 0] Mode 1 Mode E

Mode 0: to not enable the BISS scrambling function.

Mode 1:When the modulator works under Mode 1, select and scramble the input programs manually by
entering submenu 2.10.2 and set SW data at submenu 2.10.4 (input 12 characters from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F).

Program
01 GXTV √

2.10.4 SW Data
0X000000000000

√: to scramble the corresponding program; X: to not scramble the corresponding program.

Shift ‘√’ and ‘X’ symbols with Enter and navigation buttons.

Mode E: When the modulator works under Mode E, select and scramble the input programs manually by
entering submenu 2.10.2 in the same way as Mode 1.

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Instead setting SW data under Mode 1, you will set the 2.10.3 Select ID, 2.10.5 Input ID and 2.10.6 ESW
Data under Mode E.

2.10.3 Select ID
[Device] Input

This submenu works in

2.10.5 Input ID case ‘Input’ is selected
0x000000000000 under 2.10.3.

2.10.6 ESW Data

0X0000000000000000

3.2.3 Output Settings

Pressing UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT to choose this item, ENTER and LEFT/RIGHT to set the parameters. The
system displays following page:

3.1 IF Frequency 3.2 IF Level ATT

3.3 Spec Invert 3.4 IF Output

3.2.3.1 IF Frequency Setting

After entering the submenu by pressing ENTER key, set IF output frequency. The IF output frequency range
is from 50 to 960MHz.

3.1 IF Frequency
0950.00MHz

3.2.3.2 RF Level ATT Setting

User can set the attenuation of the RF output at this submenu. The RF attenuation range is from -28.5dB~+3
dB in 0.5db step.

3.2 RF Level ATT

-10.0 db

3.2.3.3 Spectrum Invert

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User can set the Spectrum of RF output invert or not.

3.3 Spec Invert

normal

3.3 Spec Invert 1/2

[ normal ] invert

3.2.3.4 IF Output

3.4 IF Output
SINGLE

3.4 IF Output [01/03]

[ SINGLE ] MODU OFF

You can set the IF output mode for different applications.

SINGLE (Single Tone): the IF output is only carrier without modulation.

MODU (Modulation): The IF output carrier with modulation.

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Off: Turn off the IF output.

3.2.4 Network Setting

Press “Up/Down” to choose this item. “Enter” and “Left/Right” to set the parameters. The system displays
following pages.

▶ 4.1 IP Address 4.2 Subnet Mask

4.3 Gateway 4.4 MAC Address

▶ 4.5 Default Web 4.6 Data Port

Note: The MAC address is according to the factory setting, and it’s unique.
Under the following submenus, there are parameters which can be set manually; user can press “Up/Down”

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to choose this item. “Enter” and “Left/Right” to set the parameters. The system displays following pages.

4.1 IP Address
192.168.000.136

4.2 Subnet Mask

255.255.255.000

4.3 Gateway
192.168.000.001

4.4 MAC Address

20:17:10:30:11:00

4.5 Default Web User?

▶ NO Yes

4.6.1 Service IP 4.6.2 Subnet Mask

4.6.3 Gateway 4.6.4 MAC Address

4.6.1 IP Address
192.168.002.137

4.6.2 Subnet Mask

255.255.255.000

4.6.3 Gateway
192.168.002.001

4.6.4 Data MAC Address

00:72:74:76:78:7A

3.2.5 Saving Configuration

Save the current configured parameters by pressing ENTER key. The system displays following page:

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Saving, please wait:

erasing...

3.2.6 Load Configuration

At this menu, press UP/DOWN key and ENTER to confirm.

▶ 6.1 Saved Config 6.2 Default Config

Load Config
▶ NO YES

Load Default
▶ NO YES

Restore the device into the last saved configuration by choosing “6.1” and restore the device into factory
configuration by choosing “6.2”.

3.2.7 Factory Debug

After entering the submenu by pressing ENTER key, set the debug password and disable or enable the
debug for engineer.

▶ 7.1 Permission KEY 7.2 Modu Mode

▶ 7.1 Debug Password

0000

▶ Debug for Engineer

Permission disabled!

3.2.8 Version

Check the hardware version and software version of the equipment.

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SW:x.xx HW:x.x

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Chapter 4 Web-based NMS Management

The Thor Broadcast Modulator supports front D-pad buttons with an LCD screen for control and
management, but you can also control and set the configuration by connecting the IRD to a PC via
the web NMS Port. Make sure that the computer’s IP address is different from the Encoder’s IP
address otherwise it would cause an IP conflict and you will not be able to login.

4.1 Login

The default IP address of this device is 192.168.0.136. (We can modify the IP through the
front panel.)
Connect the PC (Personal Computer) and the device with included net cable, and use ping command to
confirm they are on the same network segment (subnet).
E.G. the PC IP address is 192.168.99.252, we then change the device IP to 192.168.99.xxx (xxx can be 0 to 255
except 252 to avoid IP conflict).
Use any web browser to connect the device with the PC by inputting the Encoder’s IP address in the browser’s
address bar and press Enter. (our units usually work better on Mozilla and IE, not Chrome)
It will display the Login interface as Figure-1. Input the Username and Password (Both the default Username
and Password are “admin”.) and then click “LOGIN” to start the device setting.

Login

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4.2 Operation
Summary:
After the login, it displays the WELCOME screen, this is the interface where you have an
overview of the IRD’s system information and working status.
User can click any item here to enter
the corresponding interface to check
information or set the parameters.

Input information: It automatically

displays the signal source input
channel.

Input information: It automatically displays

System information
the signal source & real-time bitrate.

Figure-2
Parameters →Modulator:
From the menu on left side of the webpage, click “Modulator”, it displays the interface where you can
configure the IF output parameters and IP input parameters if needed. (Figure-3)

To configure IF
output parameters

Select the signal input mode

To input right
and input port:
IP address and
In non-SFN mode, users just
port number
need to configure ‘Input
to receive IP
Select’ from 4 ASI or 1 IP
signal
accordingly.
accordingly.
Select ASI 4 as the input port
and apply it to check the
corresponding status.

Click “Apply” button last to

apply the input data for the Click “Get Config” button
Figure-3 after applying the input data
RF output.
to check the parameters.

Parameters →BISS Settings:

From the menu on up side of the webpage, click “BISS Config”, it displays the interface where users can

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parse and scramble the input program(s). (Figure-4)

Different parameters need to

be set with different BISS
modes:
Mode 0: to NOT enable the
BISS scrambling function
Mode 1: user needs to
configure ‘SW Date’ only.
1 click ‘ParsePrg’ button to parse
Mode E: user needs to
the input program list
configure ‘Select ID’ and ‘ESW
2 select the program(s) to be
Data’. ‘Input ID’ needs to set
scrambled by clicking the
when ‘Select ID’ is ‘Input’.
corresponding check-box.
3 click ‘Set’ button to confirm

Figure-4
Parameters → CID Settings:
 RF CID
From the menu on up side of the webpage, click “CID Settings”, it displays the “RF CID” where the
distributor can check the location of device and contact information of the users, which is convenient for
distributors to maintain and manage the device. (Figure-5)

Figure-5

 NIT CID
From the menu on up side of the webpage, click “CID Settings”, it displays the NIT table which is a very
important table for describing the network and TS. Set the parameters of the output NIT table and check
the NIT-CID information. It displays the interface as Figure-6.

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Figure-6
System → Saveload:
From the menu on left side of the webpage, click “Saveload”, it displays the screen as shown in Figure-7
where to save or restore your configurations.

Figure-7
System → Backup:
From the menu on left side of the webpage, click “Backup/Load”, it displays the screen as shown in
Figure-8 where to backup or load your configurations.

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Figure-8
System → Password:
From the menu on left side of the webpage, click “Password”, it displays the screen as shown in Figure-9
where to reset the login info for the device.

Figure-9
System → Network:
From the menu on left side of the webpage, click “Network”, it displays the screen as shown Figure-10
where to configure the network parameters for the device.

Figure-10

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
THOR’s ISO9001 quality assurance system has been approved by the CQC organization. We
guarantee the products’ quality, reliability and stability. All THOR products haven passed all testing
and manual inspections before they are shipped out. The testing and inspection scheme already covers
all the Optical, Electronic and Mechanical criteria which have been published by THOR. To prevent a
potential hazard, please strictly follow the operation conditions.

Prevention Measures

 Installing the device in a place where the environmental temperature is between 0 to 45 °C

 Making sure the unit has plenty of ventilation for the heat-sink on the rear panel; and other heat-sink
bores if necessary
 Checking the AC input within the power supply and ensure it is working, the connection is correctly
installed before switching on device
 Checking the RF output levels to stay within a tolerable range, if it is necessary
 Checking all signal cables have been properly connected
 Frequently switching on/off device is prohibited; the interval between every switching on/off must be
greater than 10 seconds.

Conditions needed to unplug power cord

 Power cord or socket damage.

 Any liquid that got into the device.
 Any stuff that could cause a circuit short
 Device in damp environment
 Device has suffered from physical damage; i.e. it fell off a rack.
 Longtime idle.
 After switching on and restoring to factory setting, device still won’t work properly.
Maintenance needed on device

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Warranty
H-DVB-S2X-MOD is covered by a THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY, which starts from
the initial date of your purchase. We provide the owner technical support for the life of the
product. If the warranty is expired, repair service charges & parts(if required) can be applied. In
the event that a unit must be returned for service, before returning the unit, please be advised
that:

1. Warranty mark pasted on the housing of unit must be in good condition.

2. A clear and readable model number, serial number and issues must be identifiable.
3. RMA # and PDF RMA form must be enclosed in the package
4. Please pack the unit in its original container. If the original container is no longer available,
please pack the unit in at least 3 inches of shock absorbing material.
5. Returned unit(s) must be prepaid and insured. COD and freight collect are not accepted.

NOTE: We do not assume responsibility for damage caused by improper packing of returned
unit(s).

The following situations are not covered by warranty:

1. The unit fails to perform because of operators’ faults.
2. Warranty mark is modified, damaged and/or removed.
3. Damage caused by force/ user error.
4. The unit has been altered and/or repaired by an unauthorized person(s).

For Further Tech Support

1-800-521-Thor (8467) ext 2
support@thorfiber.com

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