Datasheet

X10
X20
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Version 2.4
LIMITLESS VIDEO NETWORK OVER IP

The Appear X10/X20 Platform is a dedicated solution for high speed video
networking, enhanced IP security, video distribution and contribution. Designed for «Near limitless capacity,
extensive video awareness,
near limitless capacity, extensive video awareness, enhanced security, operational
simplicity and exceptionally high reliability, the platform redefines video delivery.

With IP network technology and infrastructure evolving, the distribution of video is

changing. Legacy infrastructure are being replaced by transmission over standard enhanced security,
operational simplicity and
IP-based networks. With 10G and 100G IP infrastructures available, broadcasters
seek ways to use the added capacity, primarily for internal uncompressed or
lightly compressed video contribution.

Specifically designed for IP-centric operations, the X10/X20 chassis has a exceptionally high reliability
significant video processing capacity. 10G bi-directional IP interfaces provide
firewall-grade IP security at every connection node. Operating at a minimum
internal throughput of 140G, the new backplane extends Appear’s tradition of
patented redundancy options.

The X Platform supports conversion of uncompressed video from/to legacy SDI

and SDI over IP with options to perform “light” compression/decompression using
intra-codecs such as TICO, JPEG XS and JPEG2000 or full encoding/decoding using
AVC or HEVC. With backplane latency of less than 1ms, universal applicability for
virtually any video application is ensured, as is the implementation of both
current and future IP video standards, including SMPTE 2110 and SMPTE 2022-6.
 CHASSIS

The X Platform consists of a compact 1RU - X10 as well as a capacious 2RU - X20 option. Both chassis
can be used independently, or in conjunction with Appear’s widely deployed XC5000 and XC5100
chassis. Built around an in-house developed, high capacity bus architecture that connects all modules,
the X Platform operates with dual hot-swappable power supplies, dual front-mounted control modules
and six or twelve rear-mounted option slots. A -48VDC power supply option is also available.

Dual control modules can optionally be fitted to either model, and will operate in active/active
redundancy mode with redundant backplanes to provide seamless recovery from many critical fault
scenarios. All option modules mounted in the rear are interchangeable between the X10 and X20. All
modules are hot-swappable (including power supplies and fans). The new software architecture
enables different software versions to run on different modules, allowing new functionalities to be
delivered to customers faster.

The product can be fitted with a range of input, processing, and output modules that enable bridging
between commonly used legacy video platforms and an all IP infrastructure. With support for MPEG TS
multiplexing, DVB scrambling/descrambling and dense power efficient AVC/HEVC encoding/decoding,
the X Platform is ideal for video processing in legacy DVB networks such as cable, satellite, terrestrial
and IPTV. The Control/Switch module and the Dual IP IO modules provide native 10G uni-directional and
bi-directional port connectivity.

Service density can be defined up to 2,000 services in and out per module, while set-up and
configuration is streamlined. The user interface offers multi-selection of channels or multiplexes
enabling configuration changes on multiple of flows with a minimum number of operations. Extensive
search capabilities allow the operator to easily locate groups, services, etc.

«Advanced architecture designed to FEATURES

save space, energy and resources››
2RU - X20 1RU - X10
• Modular configuration with up to 12 option slot • Modular configuration with up to 6 option slot
boards boards
• WEB based configuration, LED indicators on PS • WEB based configuration, LED indicators on PS
and modules and modules
• Forced air-cooling (front to back) • Forced air-cooling (front to back)
• Dual redundant hot-swappable PS • Dual redundant hot-swappable PS
• Hot-swappable modules • Hot-swappable modules
• 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• -48VDC

DIMENSIONS

2RU (X20)
19” x 2RU x 540 mm (440 x 88 x 540 mm) (w x h x d mm)

1RU (X10)
19” x 1RU x 540 mm (440 x 44 x 540 mm) (w x h x d mm)

The X20 and X10 use the same set of modules and same SW,
although the Control/Switch module differs between the two.
 HIGHLIGHTS

The X Platform has been developed to exploit new opportunities driven by the increasing deployment
of ultra-high speed IP networks within all areas of broadcasting. Designed to meet all challenges that a
full IP-based infrastructure presents, the platform features:

HIGH SPEED
Multiple bi-directional 10G interfaces with the ability to route up to 140G of traffic internally.

DELAY
Low backplane latency (below 1ms) making overall contribution to delay negligible. Whenever delay
buffers are required (such as IP de-jitter), buffer size and consequently delay is adjustable.

MPEG & NATIVE IP HANDLING

The ability to handle all commonly used video protocols provides a future proof solution. The X Platform
is based on flexible programmable hardware, new standards not currently defined will be added when
required.

AVC, HEVC, TICO, JPEG XS AND JPEG2000 COMPRESSION

All common compression technologies used in professional broadcasting are supported, making the
X Platform adaptable to all operational requirements within contribution, remote production, video
networking and distribution.

IP NETWORK SECURITY
A video centric, cost-effective, easy to deploy, high-capacity firewall feature that can monitor and
regenerate traffic as required.

«Designed to meet all CAPACITY

challenges that a full IP-based

Most modules support up to 4,000 (2,000 in and 2,000 out) streams / services per module and 10G of
traffic.

infrastructure presents›› MONITORING & CONTROL

A built-in management system to control a potentially vast array of linear and on-demand service
traffic effectively, as traditional IPTV / OTT worlds merge. A wide range of external monitoring and
control options including SNMP, Syslog & Prometheus support.

SDI TO IP
A high-density SDI input / output module supporting SMPTE 2110 and SMPTE 2022-6 enables bridging
classical SDI based coax / fibre networks to IP.

ACCESS CONTROL
A new standard of access control, user management and IP security to secure access to critical
network devices. A user account with four different access levels can be defined per user.

REDUNDANCY
Designed to be as reliable and failsafe as possible, even when used stand-alone. The uniquely efficient,
built for purpose hardware design is engineered for high reliability and stability. Should an internal
failure take place, a range of redundancy options can take effect to keep the chassis fully operational.
Dual active - active control/switch module redundancy with internal seamless traffic switching can
optionally be deployed within the chassis to make recovery from many critical errors totally seamless.
ENHANCED SECURITY MODULES

There are typically multiple locations within a modern broadcasting environment necessitating secure Control/Switch
X10
video interfaces between sites, especially when implemented using public networks. The high level of Total capacity : 80 Gbps full duplex
security needed must protect the different sites from outside attacks as well as protect the integrity of Bitrate : 10 Gbps routing between modules in a chassis
Interface : 2 1/10G Base-T Ethernet or 1G SFP/10G SFP+
video transmission itself. Being a fully operational video firewall, the X Platform maintains tight security
(Base-T or SFP must be selected at order)
on its control layer, supporting many advanced features encompassing Authentication, Authorisation Protocols : IPv4, IPv6, IGMP v2/v3, ICMP, ARP, 802.1Q (VLAN tag)

and Audit. Security is assured by Appear’s own FPGA based IP packet forwarding mechanism and Data encapsulation : TS over UDP/RTP, SDI over SMPTE 2022-6 / SMPTE 2110,
AES67, L2TP (Output)
proprietary internal network structure. Scrambling/descrambling : BISS2 Mode 1/E, BISS CA
TS Processing : De-multiplexing, Multiplexing, Service and PID filtering,
PSI/SI re-generation
Video-centric features provided in the X series include:
Clock Options : Free running, PTP, GenLock*, GPS**
• Multicast forwarding (IGMP join and forward)
• Inspect and forward MPEG-2 TS packets (deep layer 5/6 packet inspection) X20
Total capacity : 140 Gbps full duplex
• De-multiplex MPEG-2 TS streams Bitrate : 10 Gbps routing between modules in a chassis
• Encryption and decryption of video data Interface : 2 1/10G Base-T Ethernet or SFP+ 2x 1G Base-T Ethernet
Protocols : IPv4, IPv6, IGMP v2/v3, ICMP, ARP, 802.1Q (VLAN tag)
• Seamless network protection according to SMPTE 2022-7
Data encapsulation : TS over UDP/RTP, SDI over SMPTE 2022-6 / SMPTE 2110,
• Encode and decode SMPTE 2022-1 supplementary FEC AES67, L2TP (Output), Port data tunneling
Scrambling/descrambling : BISS2 Mode 1/E, BISS CA
TS Processing : De-multiplexing, Multiplexing, Service and PID filtering,
PSI/SI re-generation
Clock Options : Free running, PTP, GenLock*, 10MHz, GPS**

OVERVIEW * Must be selected at order. ** Future, requires hardware options

• Modular • Easy to configure from one common

web GUI interface Dual 10G IP IO
• Scalable
Interface : 2 1/10G Base-T Ethernet or 1G SFP/10G SFP+ (Base-T or SFP
• Hot swappable
• Compact with multiple inputs/ must be selected at order)
outputs per module • Wide range of optional modules Protocols : IPv4, IPv6, IGMP v2/v3, ICMP, ARP, 802.1Q (VLAN tag)
Data encapsulation : TS over UDP/RTP, SDI over SMPTE 2022-6 / SMPTE 2110, AES67,
• Advanced input analysis and • Mix and match card types freely,
L2TP (Output), SRT, Zixi
status information and add as many as you need
TS Processing : De-multiplexing, Multiplexing, Service and PIDfiltering, PSI/SI
re-generation

DVB-S/S2X Input
Connectors : 4 x F 75 Ohm
Demodulators : 32 in blocks of 16 (each block has 2 RF inputs)
Satellite standards : DVB-S EN 300 421, DVB-S2 EN 302 307 – 1, DVB-S2X EN 302
307 -2 Broadcast Services
Frequency range : L-band (950 – 2150 MHz)
Modulation : QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK, 64 APSK, 128 APSK, 256 APSK
Symbol rate : Up to 64 MBaud
Descrambling : BISS 1 Mode 1/E, BISS2 Mode 1/E, BISS CA
TS Processing : De-multiplexing, Service and PID filtering, PSI/SIre
generation

DVB-S/S2X Modulator
Number of modulators : 2
Interface per modulator : 1x SMA 50 Ohm output, 1x SMA 50 Ohm monitoring output, 1x
SMA 50 Ohm input (redundancy)
Redundancy (optional) : Relay switch on output for each modulator
Satellite standards : DVB-S EN 300 421, DVB-S2 EN 302 307 – 1, DVB-S2X EN 302
307 -2 Broadcast Services
Frequency range : IF and L-band (950 – 2150 MHz)
Modulation : QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK, 64 APSK, 128 APSK, 256 APSK
Symbol rate : Up to 72 MBaud
Scrambling : BISS 1 Mode 1/E, BISS2 Mode 1/E, BISS CA
TS Processing : Multiplexing, PSI/SI re-generation
SDI/2110/2022-6 IO Scrambler
Connectors : 8x HD BNC 75 Ohm (SIx110) Scrambling capacity : 2000 services/6 Gbit/s
3x Video SFP (Non-MSA Dual rx/ Dual Tx) (SIx200) Scrambling algorithm : DVB-CSA v1 (48-bit)
2x QSFP (10GbE, 25GbE or 40GbE) (IPx210) : DVB-CSA v2 (64-bit)
Video Format : 12G-SDI (SMPTE 2082) : AES (128-bit)
3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M) Entropy reduction : Yes for DVB-CSA v1 (Reduced to 48-bit)
HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) CA system interface : DVB simulcrypt compliant
SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) : BISS1 Mode 1
Data flow : Input or output Simulcrypt scrambling : Up to 8 CA systems
Codecs – encoding/decoding : Uncompressed, TICO, JPEG XS, JPEG2000 (SIx110/SIx200/ Simulcrypt interface : 2 1/10G Base-T Ethernet or 1G SFP/10G SFP+
IPx210*) (Base-T or SFP must be selected at order)
Video encapulation SMPTE 2110-20, SMPTE 2022-6, TS

* IPx210 currently supports uncompressed and JPEG XS

Bulk Descrambler
Descrambling capacity : 2000 services/6 Gbit/s (depends on crypto period)
Scrambling algorithm : DVB-CSA (64-bit)
ASI IO : AES (128-bit)
Connectors :8
 x HD BNC 75 Ohm CA systems : Verimatrix, BISS1 Mode 1/E, BISS2 Mode 1/E
16x HD BNC 75 Ohm (SIx110/SIx120) CA authentication interface : 2 1/10G Base-T Ethernet or 1G SFP/10G SFP+
ASI Format : 188 byte TS – spread and burst mode (Base-T or SFP must be selected at order)
Data flow : Input or output
Video encapulation : TS
TS Processing :D
 e-multiplexing, Multiplexing, Service and PID filtering, PSI/
SI re-generation

HEVC Encoder
Video Input connectors :8
 x HD BNC 75 Ohm or 2x QSFP (10GbE, 25GbE or 40GbE)
Number of Services :2
 x UHD, 8xFHD, HD, SD
Video Input format : 12G-SDI (SMPTE 2082)
: 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M)
: HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M)
: SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M)
Data encapsulation : SDI over SMPTE 2022-6
: SDI over SMPTE 2110 with PTP
Codecs : AVC and HEVC
Resolutions : SD, HD, FHD, UHD (UHD only on HEVC)
Encoding mode : 8/10 bit, 4:2:0/4:2:2, Standard/Low delay/Ultra low delay
Audio leveling : Long-term and short-term loudness leveling, peak limiting

HEVC Transcoder
Number of Services : Up to 2x UHD or 8xFHD, HD, SD
Decoder : MPEG-2, AVC and HEVC
Encoder : AVC and HEVC
Operation modes : Combined Multiscreen and broadcast
Component : Passthrough with PCR/PTS sync
Audio leveling : Long-term and short-term loudness leveling, peak limiting

HEVC Decoder
Video output connectors : 8x HD BNC 75 Ohm or 2x QSFP (10GbE, 25GbE or 40GbE)
Number of Services : 2x UHD, 4xFHD, HD, SD
Video output format : 12G-SDI (SMPTE 2082)
: 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M)
: HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M)
: SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M)
Data encapsulation : SDI over SMPTE 2110 with PTP
Codecs : AVC and HEVC
Resolutions : SD, HD, FHD, UHD (UHD only on HEVC)
Decoding Modes : 8/10 bit, 4:2:0/4:2:2, Standard/Low delay/Ultra low delay
SPECIFICATIONS

CONTROL/SWITCH MODULE - SWx100, SWx110, SWx120, SWx130, SWx200, SWx210 Clock Options Chassis synronisation : Free Running (on internal clock)
X10 Switch fabric Total capacity : 80 Gbps full duplex : PTP (SMPTE 2059-2 or ITU-T G.8275.2)
Bitrate : 10 Gbps routing between modules in a chassis : GenLock (only on switch modules SWx120,
Placement : Front loaded SWx130 and SWx210)
Interface : 2 1/10G Base-T Ethernet or 2x1G SFP/10G SFP+ : 10MHz (only on switch module SWx220)
(Base-T or SFP must be selected at order) : GPS (Future hardware option)
Licensed Features Forward Error Correction (SMPTE 2022-1)
X20 Switch fabric Total capacity : 140 Gbps full duplex Seamless Input (SMPTE 2022-7)
Bitrate : 10 Gbps routing between modules in a chassis MPEG TS multiplexing (MPTS output)
Placement : Front loaded TS input analysis
Interface : 2 1/10G Base-T Ethernet, SFP/SFP+, and 2x 1G BISS2 mode 1/E scrambling/descrambling (per TS)
Base-T Ethernet BISS CA scrambling/descrambling (per service or TS)

Control/Switch module - common features for X10 and X20 DUAL 10G IP IO MODULE - IPx100, IPx110
Dataports Operational mode : Seamless Input (SMPTE 2022 7) Dataports Interface : 2 1/10G Base-T Ethernet or 1G SFP/10G SFP+
: Cloned Output (SMPTE 2022-7) (Base-T or SFP must be selected at order)
: Seamless Input and Cloned Output (SMPTE Operational modes : Seamless Input (SMPTE 2022-7)
2022-7 Full Duplex) : Cloned Output (SMPTE 2022-7)
: Single Input and Single Output (on separate : Seamless Input and Cloned Output (SMPTE
interfaces) 2022-7 Full Duplex)
: Exclusive output (if D1 has link D2 is muted, D3 : Single Input and Single Output (on separate
has link D4 is muted) interfaces)
Seamless buffer size : Exclusive output
(network path differential) : Configurable up to 400ms (if D1 has link D2 is muted, D3 has link D4 is
Protocols : IPv4, IPv6, IGMP v2/v3, ICMP, ARP, 802.1Q (VLAN tag muted)
including PCP priority), DSCP (IP Priority flag) : TS over SRT
IO Data Rate : 1/10Gbps Bi-directional : TS over Zixi
Control Interface Interface : 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet Seamless buffer size
Built-in user interface : Web (HTTPS) (network path differential) : Configurable up to 400ms
Protocols : IPv4, IPv6, HTTPS, SSH, ICMP, ARP, LLDP Protocols : IPv4, IPv6, IGMP v2/v3, ICMP, ARP,
External interface : SNMP for alarms, JSON for configuration and 802.1Q (VLAN tag including PCP priority), DSCP (IP
status Priority flag)
Processing Protocols  : UDP, RTP, SMPTE 2022-6, SMPTE 2110 VSF TR-03, VSF IO Data Rate : 1/10Gbps Bi-directional
TR-04, AES67, L2TPv3 (Tx only) Processing Protocols : UDP, RTP, SMPTE 2022-6, SMPTE 2110
IP input de-jitter : Yes, based on RTP timestamps or CBR bitrate VSF TR-03, VSF TR-04, AES67, L2TPv3 (Tx only)
IP input de-jitter buffer size : Configurable up to 1500ms IP input de-jitter : Yes, based on RTP timestamps or CBR bitrate
Maximum number of streams per port  : 2000 input and 2000 output streams IP input de-jitter buffer size : Configurable up to 1500ms
Processing capacity  : 10 Gbps Bi-directional Maximum number of streams per port : 2000 input and 2000 output streams
Scrambling/Descrambling : BISS2 Mode 1/E Processing capacity : 10 Gbps Bi-directional
: BISS CA SRT Modes : Caller/Listener/Rendezvous
MPEG TS Key reference specification : ISO/IEC 13818-1:2015, ETSI TS 102 034 V2.1.1 Scrambling : AES
SMPTE 2022-2, ETSI TR 101 211 V1.9.1 Capacity : Up to 32 flows, 100 Mbps per flow, 200Mbps total

Protocols 
: UDP, RTP Zixi Modes : “Connect” to/from Broadcaster

: Multicast, Unicast Scrambling : AES

Capacity : Up to 32 flows, 100 Mbps per flow, 200Mbps total
IP input de-jitter : Yes, based on PCR timestamps or CBR bitrate
FEC : Yes
IP input de-jitter buffer size : Configurable up to 1500ms
MPEG TS Key reference specification : ISO/IEC 13818-1:2015, ETSI TS 102 034 V2.1.1
Maximum number of streams per port : 2000 input and 2000 output streams
SMPTE 2022-2, ETSI TR 101 211 V1.9.1
Forward Error Correction : SMPTE 2022-1
Protocols 
: UDP, RTP
Transport stream : Single program (SPTS) and multi program
: Multicast, Unicast
(MPTS) IP input de-jitter : Yes, based on PCR timestamps or CBR bitrate
MPEG TS processing capacity : 6Gbps Bi-directional IP input de-jitter buffer size : Configurable up to 1500ms
Maximum per-TS bitrate : 3 Gbps Maximum number of streams per port : 2000 input and 2000 output streams

Service filtering : Yes Forward Error Correction : SMPTE 2022-1

Transport stream : Single program (SPTS) and multi program
Video formats : MPEG-2, AVC, HEVC, JPEG XS, JPEG2000 (in
(MPTS)
MPEG2-TS)
MPEG TS processing capacity : 6Gbps Bi-directional
Multiplexing (MPTS output) : Yes Maximum per-TS bitrate : 3 Gbps
PCR regeneration : Yes Service filtering : Yes
Tables Supported :M
 PEG PSI (PAT, CAT, PMT), DVB SI (SDT Video formats : MPEG-2, AVC, HEVC, JPEG XS, JPEG2000 (in
MPEG2-TS)
actual)
Multiplexing (MPTS output) : Yes
PSI/SI Table Regeneration :Y
 es, based on input and operations
PCR regeneration : Yes
performed
 Tables Supported : MPEG PSI (PAT, CAT, PMT), DVB SI (SDT actual) Encapsulation Video : SMPTE 2110-20 (Uncompressed)
PSI/SI Table Regeneration : Yes, based on input and operations performed : SMPTE 2110-22 (HD TICO compressed)
Licensed Features Forward Error Correction (SMPTE 2022-1) : SMPTE 2022-6 (Uncompressed, UHD TICO
Seamless Input (SMPTE 2022-7) compressed)
MPEG TS multiplexing (MPTS output) Audio : SMPTE 2110-30 (Audio, Based on AES67),
TS input analysis : SMPTE 2110-31 (Conformance Level B, 1-8 Audio
SRT TX/RX connections per channel)
Zixi TX/RX connections : SMPTE 302 (JPEG2K only, AES3 or PCM)
Ancillary : SMPTE 2110-40
TICO Encode/Decode Number of UHD channels :2
SDI/2110/2022-6 IO MODULE - SIx110, SIx200, IPx210 UHD Compression ratio : 4:1
Connectors : 8x HD BNC 75 Ohm (SIx110) Data encapsulation : 2022-6
3x Video SFP (Non-MSA Dual rx/ Dual Tx) (SIx200) Number of HD channels :6
2x QSFP (10GbE, 25GbE or 40GbE) (IPx210) HD Compression ratio : 2:1,4:1,5:1
Operational modes Software images : SDI IO (No compression), 2022-6 reception/ Data encapsulation : 2110
transmission (SIx110/SIx120) JPEG XS Encode/Decode Number of SD/HD/UHD channels: : 4 (maximum 2 UHD out of the 4) (SIx110)
: SDI/2110 in with JPEG XS SD/HD/UHD encoding : 6 (maximum 2 UHD out of the 6) (IPx210)
and 2110 Compression ratio : from 1.8 to 40.0 (480i/576i)
transmission (SIx110/IPx210) : from 3.1 to 40.0 (720p)
(also supports uncompressed SD/HD 2110 : from 4.7 to 40.0 (1080i/1080p/2160p)
transmission) Data encapsulation : TS and 2110 with PTP
: 2110 reception with JPEG XS SD/HD/UHD JPEG2K HD Encode/Decode Key reference specification : VSF-TR01 (partial)
decompression, SDI/2110 out (SIx110/IPx210) (also Number of HD channels :4
supports uncompressed SD/HD 2110 reception) Bandwidth : 20 – 400 Mbps
: SDI in with TICO UHD compression, 2022-6 Audio : 20bit audio, max 8 Stereo pairs
transmission (SIx110/SIx200) (also supports Ancillary data : Transparent
uncompressed SD/HD 2022-6 transmission) MPEG TS Descriptors : JP2K Video, Audio registration, Anc Data
: 2022-6 reception with TICO UHD decompression, Encapsulation mode : ITU-T H.222.0/Amd.5
SDI out (SIx110/SIx200) (also supports Licensed Features Number of TICO HD encoders [0-6]
uncompressed SD/HD 2022-6 reception) Number of TICO HD decoders [0-6]
: SDI in with TICO HD compression, 2110 Number of TICO UHD encoders [0-4]
transmission (SIx110/SIx200) (also supports Number of TICO UHD decoders [0-4]
uncompressed SD/HD 2110 transmission) Number of JPEG XS SD/HD/UHD encoders [0-4/6]
: 2110 reception with TICO HD decompression, SDI Number of JPEG XS SD/HD/UHD decoders [0-4/6]
out (SIx110/SIx200) (also supports uncompressed Number of JPEG2K HD encoders [0-4]
SD/HD 2110 reception) Number of JPEG2K HD decoders [0-4]
: SDI in with JPEG2K encoding and TS out (SIx110)
: TS in with JPEG2K decoding and SDI out (SIx110)
Data formats SDI Video Format : 12G-SDI (SMPTE 2082) ASI IO MODULE - SIx110, SIx120
: 12G-QUAD-2SI (SMPTE 425-5) Connectors : 8x HD BNC 75 Ohm (SIx110)
: 12G-QUAD-SQD (SMPTE 425-1) : 16x HD BNC 75 Ohm (SIx120)
: 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M) Operational modes Software images : ASI IO (SIx110/SIx120)
: HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) Data formats ASI Format : 188 byte TS – spread and burst mode
: SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) ASI In/Out Key reference specification : EN 50083-9 Annex B
Data encapsulation : SDI over SMPTE 2022-6 Maximum input bit-rate per port : Up to 213.7 Mbit/s burst mode, 72 Mbit/s spread
: SDI over SMPTE 2110 with PTP mode
Data flow : Input or output (configurable) Maximum output bit-rate per port : Up to 213.7 Mbit/s burst mode, 72 Mbit/s spread
SDI In/Out Key reference specification SD : SMPTE 259M Resolution / Frame rates mode
Resolution SD : 480i/29.97 Number of MPEG services
: 576i/25 (sum all ports) : Up to 2,000 services in and out per module
Key reference specification HD : SMPTE 292M Input signal protection : Traffic policing, configurable maximum allowed
Resolution / Frame rates HD : 720p50/59.94 input bitrate
: 1080i25/29.97 Input monitoring : ETR290: Priority 1, Selected Priority 2
Key reference specification FHD : SMPTE 424M Operational modes : Input / Output - configurable per port
Resolution / Frame rates FHD : 1080p59.94/50 : Cloned ASI out
Key reference specification UHD : SMPTE 2082 : Dual ASI in with seamless switchover
Resolution / Frame rates UHD : 2160p60/59.94/50 Transport stream : Single program (SPTS) and multi program
Key reference specification AUDIO : SMPTE 272M (SD), SMPTE 299M (HD/3G), AES67, (MPTS)
SMPTE 2110-31 Service filtering : Yes
Sample Rate AUDIO : 48kHz, synchronous to video Video formats : MPEG- 2, AVC, HEVC, JPEG2000 (in MPEG2-TS)
 Multiplexing (MPTS output) : Yes DVB-S2x Coding and Modulation Constellation : QPSK – 256-APSK
PCR regeneration : Yes Modulation mode : CCM
Tables Supported : MPEG PSI (PAT, CAT, PMT), DVB SI (SDT actual) FEC rates : All
PSI/SI Table Regeneration : Yes, based on input and operations performed Frame length : Short, Normal
Licensed Features MPEG TS processing PL scrambling : Configurable Gold index or root
Number of MPTS outputs Symbol rate : 0.1 – 72MBd
Roll off : 0.05 - 0.35
IF Frequency range : 70 – 200MHz
DVB-S/S2X INPUT - SRx100 Frequency accuracy : 1.5ppm
Connectors Number of connectors :4 Output level : -15 to 0dBm
Connector : F female, 75Ω Output level accuracy : 0.5dB
Max number of transponders : 32 Output level setting accuracy : 1.0dB
Number of transponders per input : 1-16 In-band flatness : 0.1dB (typical)
Input level : -77 to -10dBm @16APSK-9/10, 30MBd Return loss : >18dB
Frequency range : 950 – 2150MHz Spurious signal related : < -65dBc/4kHz (typical) @5dBm,
Spectrum inversion : Auto 256kBd
LNB signaling : 22kHz continuous tone and 0/13/18V DC, max Spurious neighbour transponder related : < -50dBc/4kHz (typical) @0dBm
400mA Spurious non-signal related : < -80dBc/4kHz (typical) @5dBm
Demodulation Standards : DVB-S/S2/S2x Monitor port level : -20dB relative to main output
FEC frame size : Normal, Short L-band Frequency range : 950 – 2150MHz
Roll off : 0.05 – 0.35 Frequency accuracy : 1.5ppm
Symbol rates, 8 transponders : QPSK-16APSK 64MBd Output level : -40 to 7dBm
: 32APSK 51.5MBd Output level accuracy : 0.5dB
: 64APSK 42.5MBd Output level setting accuracy : 1.0dB
: 128APSK 36.5MBd In-band flatness : 0.2 dB (typical)
: 256APSK 32MBd Return loss : >14dB
Symbol rates, 16 transponders : QPSK 64MBd Spurious signal related : < -65dBc/4kHz (typical) @5dBm,
: 8PSK 59.9MBd 256kBd
: 16APSK 44.9MBd Spurious neighbour transponder related : < -50dBc/4kHz (typical) @0dBm
: 32APSK 35.9MBd Spurious non-signal related : < -80dBc/4kHz (typical) @5dBm
Symbol rates, 32 transponders : QPSK 44.9MBd Monitor port level : -30dB relative to main output
: 8PSK 29.9MBd Transport Stream Scrambling : BISS1 Mode 1/E
: 16APSK 22.4MBd : BISS2 Mode 1/E
: 32APSK 17.9MBd : BISS CA
Multistream : ISI Filtering Multiplexing : Yes
Processing Number of MPEG services : Up to 2000 PID mapping: : Manual mapping of unreferenced
Descrambling : BISS1 Mode 1/E PIDs
: BISS2 Mode 1/E PCR regeneration : Yes
: BISS CA Tables Supported : MPEG PSI (PAT, CAT, PMT), DVB SI (SDT
Service filtering : Yes actual)
Input analysis : Yes PSI/SI Table Regeneration : Yes, based on input and operations
Licensed features DVB-S de-modulation performed
DVB-S2 de-modulation Additional features Output redundancy : Automatic mute or switch to RF
DVB-S/S2x de-modulation backup on error.
BISS 1/2/E de-scrambling (per TS) Reverting or “switch once” mode
BISS CA de-scrambling (per service or TS) DC output : 24V, max 500mA
10MHz reference output : 0dBm +- 2dB
Carrier ID : DVB
DVB-S/S2X MODULATOR - SMx100 Precorrection : Static linear gain and group delay
Interfaces Number of modulated carriers :2 Licensed Features Number of DVB-S outputs
Outputs connectors : 50Ω SMA + 50Ω SMA monitor per output Number of DVB-S2 outputs
Backup connectors : 50Ω SMA per main output Number of DVB-S2x outputs
DVB-S Coding and Modulation Constellation : QPSK Precorrection
FEC rates : , 2/3, , 5/6, 7/8 Carrier ID
Symbol rate : 0.1 – 72MBd BISS1/2 Mode 1/E scrambling (per TS)
Roll off : 0.05 - 0.35 BISS CA scrambling (per service TS)
Output redundancy
24V DC and 10MHz reference output
HEVC CODEC - ECx110, ECx210 (E-AC-3).
Common features : 4 x 2.0 Dolby E 2.0/5.1/7.1 transcodes to any other
Connectors I/O : 8x HD BNC 75 Ohm (converter to BNC available codec
or 2x QSFP 10/25/40 GbE : 7 x DD/DD+ passthrough
SDI key reference specifications : SMPTE 259M (SD) : 5 x Dolby E passthrough
: SMPTE 292M (HD) : 5.1 counts as three 2.0, 7.1 counts as 4 2.0
: SMPTE 424M (FHD) (please contact Appear for number of audios handled when combining the above
: SMPTE 2082 (UHD), two connectors codecs)
Data encapsulation : SDI over SMPTE 2022-6 (ECx210 encoding only) Audio Level Adjustment : +6/-10dB (1dB steps)
: SDI over SMPTE 2110 with PTP (ECx210) Audio Lip Sync Adjustment : -200/+500ms
UHD Input Formats : Single connector over 12G SDI as SMPTE 2082 Audio Leveling Long Term Loudness Levelling : EBU-R128 / ATSC A/85
: Quad 3G SDI as SMPTE 425-1 four quadrants Short Term Loudness Levelling : EBU-R128 / ATSC A/85
: Quad 3G SDI as SMPTE 425-5 two sample Peak Loudness Levelling : Limits sample peaks based on the configured
interleaved (input only) threshold
Ancillary Data and VBI VITC Source : SMPTE 12M-2 / HEVC SEI as per ITU-T H.265 Licensed Features AVC Encoding SD
VITC Output : HEVC SEI as per ITU-T H.265 / SMPTE 12M-2 AVC Encoding SD/HD
Operational modes HEVC Codec software version : Encoder mode AVC/HEVC Encoding SD
(Selected at order) : HEVC Encoder Ultra Low Latency Mode (only on AVC/HEVC Encoding SD/HD
ECx110) AVC/HEVC Encoding SD/HD/UHD
: Transcoder Mode (only on ECx110) Low Delay Encoding
: Decoder mode Ultra low delay
4:2:2 Encoding
HEVC Codec - Encoder Mode Extra stereo audio encoding (8 stereo audio default)
Video Processing Density Modes : 2x UHD / 1x UHD + 4x FHD, HD, SD / 8x FHD/HD/SD Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus encoding (per service)**
HEVC Compression, : Main@Level 5.1 Dolby E decoding (per service)**
Profiles and Max Level : Main10@Level 5.1 Long term loudness
: Main422@Level 5.1 Short term loudness, includes support for long term
AVC Compression, : Main@Level 4.2 Peak loudness limiter, includes long and short term loudness
Profiles and Max Level : High@Level 4.2
: High10@Level 4.2 HEVC Codec - HEVC Encoder Ultra Low Latency Mode (only available on ECx110)
: High422@Level 4.2 Video Processing Density : 1x UHD, FHD, HD, SD
Resolutions : 3840x2160p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 HEVC Compression, : Main@Level 5.1
: 1920x1080p60/59.94/50 Profiles and Max Level : Main10@Level 5.1
: 1920x1080i29.97/25 : Main422@Level 5.1
: 1280x720p60/59.94/50 Resolutions : 3840x2160p60/59.94/50
: 720x576i25 : 1920x1080p60/59.94/50
: 720x480i29.97 : 1920x1080i29.97/25
Color Space Handling : Passthru : 1280x720p60/59.94/50
HDR Signalling : Passthru of PQ10, HDR10 and HLG : 720x576i25
Encode latency modes : Normal – approx. 1800ms : 720x480i29.97
: Low – approx. 1000ms (AVC), 600ms (HEVC) Encode latency modes : Ultra Low – approx. 200ms
: Ultra Low – approx. 400ms (AVC, GDR, Only pass Rate control modes : CBR
thru audio) GOP Control : GDR
See separate specification for HEVC Ultra Low Audio Processing Passthrough : Dolby Digital**
Latency mode : Dolby Digital Plus**
Rate control modes : CBR : Dolby E**
GOP Control : Dynamic, Static, IBP, IP or I : Dolby ED2**
Colorimetry : SDR, PQ10, HDR10, HLG : PCM
Audio Processing Encode : MPEG1 Layer2 (Stereo) Capacity : 8
: AAC LC (Stereo and 5.1) Licensed Features AVC/HEVC Encoding SD
: HE-AACv1 (Stereo and 5.1) AVC/HEVC Encoding SD/HD
: HE-AACv2 (Stereo) AVC/HEVC Encoding SD/HD/UHD
: Dolby Digital (Stereo and 5.1)** Ultra low delay (only for HEVC)
: Dolby Digital Plus (Stereo, 5.1 and 7.1)** 4:2:2 Encoding
Transcode : Dolby E to any of above codecs**
Passthrough : Dolby Digital**
: Dolby Digital Plus**
: Dolby E**
: Dolby ED2**
: PCM
Capacity per channel : 8 x 2.0 audios in MPEG-1 Layer2, AAC-LC, HE-
AACv1 or
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
: 6 x 2.0 audios in HE-AACv2 or Dolby Digital Plus
HEVC Codec - Transcoder Mode (only available on ECx110) : HE-AAC v1/2 (2.0)
Inputs MPEG Transport Stream (TS) : From any X Platform TS input module : Dolby Digital (2.0/5.1) / Dolby Digital Plus
Resource management Resource configuration : Automatic by a resource allocation engine. Max (2.0/5.1/7.1)**
input rate 2x : Dolby E**
90 Mbit/s per module All modules in a chassis Audio Downmix : Multichannel audio (5.1 or 7.1) can be downmixed
treated as one processing pool. If required, to 2.0 as part of transcode process.
resources fom multiple modules can be Audio Encoder Audio CODECS : MPEG-1 Layer 2
combined to deliver resolutions for the same : AAC-LC
service. : HE-AAC v1/2
Video Decoder Module density : 6 MPEG-2 HD/SD : Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus**
: 8 MPEG-4 AVC/HEVC HD/SD : Pass though of all audio types
: 2 HEVC UHD Audio Channel Modes : Stereo, Mono
MPEG-2 profiles : MP@HL (HD) AAC Data Encapsulation : ADTS or LATM selectable per encoded channel
: MP@ML (SD) Audio Lipsync Adjustment : +500ms /-200ms
MPEG-4 AVC profiles : Main Profile up to Level 4.2 (FHD) Audio Level Adjustment : +20/-20dB
: High Profile up to Level 4.2 (FHD) Audio Transcode Density : Limited to 24 stereo (2.0) transcodes per
: Hi 422 Profile up to Level 4.2 (FHD) module.
HEVC profiles : Main Profile up to Level 5.1 (UHD) : One 5.1 transcode consumes resources
: Main 10 up to Level 5.1 (UHD) equivalent to three stereo (2.0) transcodes
: Main 422 10 up to Level 5.1 (UHD) : One 7.1 transcode consumes resources
SD 50Hz resolutions : 720/704x576i25 equivalent to four stereo (2.0) transcodes
SD 60Hz resolutions : 720/704x480i29.97 Audio Leveling Long Term Loudness Levelling : EBU-R128 / ATSC A/85
HD 1080i resolutions : 1920x1080i29.97/25 Short Term Loudness Levelling : EBU-R128 / ATSC A/85
HD 1080p resolutions : 1920x1080p59.94/25 Peak Loudness Levelling : Limits sample peaks based on the configured
HD 720p resolutions : 1280x720p60/59.94/50 threshold
Video Encoding Module Density : Up to 2x UHD, 8 HD, 16 SD or 40 sub SD Picture-in-Picture Resolutions : All available ABR resolutions
(or a combination) Codec : MPEG-4 AVC and HEVC (ref coder specification
HEVC Compression, : Main@Level 5.1 above)
Profiles and Max Level : Main10@Level 5.1 VBI Digital Program Insertion (DPI) : SCTE35 passthrough
AVC Compression, : Main@Level 4.2 : I-frame insertion based on SCTE35 marker***
Profiles and Max Level : High@Level 4.2 Pass-through : Components such as EBU Teletext and
: High10@Level 4.2 DVB Subtitling can be passed through.
Resolutions : 3840x2160p59.94/50/29.97/25 (HEVC only) Synchronization to video will be maintained
: 2560x1440p59.94/50/29.97/25 (HEVC only) Licensed Features AVC Encoding
: 1920x1080p59.94/50 AVC/HEVC Encoding
: 1280x720p59.94/50 Extra stereo audio encoding (8 stereo audio default)
: 1024x576p59.94/50 Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus decoding (per service)**
: 1920x1080p29.97/25 Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus encoding (per service)**
: 1280x720p29.97/25 Dolby E decoding (per service)**
: 1024x576p29.97/25 Long term loudness
: 848x480p29.97/25 Short term loudness, includes support for long term
: 768x432p29.97/25 Peak loudness limiter, includes long and short term loudness
: 640x360p29.97/25 HEVC Codec – Decoder Mode
: 512x288p29.97/25 Video Processing Density Modes : 2x UHD / 1x UHD + 2x FHD, HD, SD / 4x FHD/HD/SD
: 480x270p29.97/25 HEVC Decoder, Profiles and Max Level : Main@Level 5.1
: 400x224p29.97/25 : Main10@Level 5.1
: 320x180p29.97/25 : Main422@Level 5.1
: 256x144p29.97/25 AVC Decoder, Profiles and Max Level : Main@Level 4.2
: 1920x1080i29.97/25 : High@Level 4.2
: 720x576i25 : High10@Level 4.2
Color Space Handling : Passthru : High422@Level 4.2
HDR Signalling : Passthru of PQ10, HDR10 and HLG Resolutions : 3840x2160p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25
Encode latency modes : Normal – approx. 2sec : 1920x1080p60/59.94/50
Rate control modes : CBR : 1920x1080i29.97/25
Frame rate conversion : 60/59.94/50 can be reduced to 30/29.97/25 fps : 1280x720p60/59.94/50
: Motion adaptive deinterlacing (maximum 4 : 720x576i25
inputs) : 720x480i29.97
Key Frame Alignment : Frame accurate key frame alignment across all Maximum input bitrate : 100Mbps per UHD or FHD/HD/SD pair
profiles Audio Processing Decode : MPEG1 Layer2
Fixed IDR to IDR distance. : AAC LC
Audio Decoder Audio CODECS : MPEG-1 Layer 2 (2.0) : HE-AACv1/v2
: AAC-LC (2.0) : Dolby Digital (2.0/5.1) / Dolby Digital Plus
(2.0/5.1/7.1)**
 : Dolby E** : BISS2 Mode 1/E
Passthrough : Dolby Digital** : Fixed key
: Dolby Digital Plus** Supported CA system : Verimatrix (Standard Security profile)
: Dolby E** Descrambling algorithm : DVB-CSA (64-bit)
: Dolby ED2** : AES (128-bit)
: PCM AES mode of operation : ATIS IIF Default Scrambling Algorithm (IDSA)
Capacity : 32x 2.0 decodes freely distributable* : DVB common IPTV Software-oriented
: Up to 8x Decodes per UHD/FHD/HD Scrambling Algorithm (DVB-CISSA)
: Up to 4x Decodes per SD : AES-ECB1 / AES-ECB2 / AES-CBC1
Ancillary Data and VBI VITC Source : Extracted from HEVC SEI as per : Irdeto AES-CBC1
ITU-T H.265 Transport stream MPEG TS processing capacity : 6Gbit/s
VITC Output : SMPTE 12M-2 Number of MPEG TS services : 2000
Other Clock Recovery Modes : Locked to PCR in video Video format : MPEG-2, AVC, HEVC (in MPEG2-TS)
: GenLock (only in combination with switch CHASSIS
modules SWx120, SWx130 or SWx210) Physical dimensions X10 chassis : 19” 1RU 540 mm (440 44 540 mm)
Licensed Features AVC Decoding SD X20 chassis : 19” 2RU 540 mm (440 88 540 mm)
AVC Decoding SD/HD Module slots Number of switch modules (front) : 1 or 2 (active – active)
AVC/HEVC Decoding SD X10 Number of modules (rear) :6
AVC/HEVC Decoding SD/HD X20 Number of modules (rear) : 12
AVC/HEVC Decoding SD/HD/UHD Hot swap support : Yes
4:2:2 Decoding Power supply Power rating X10 : 750 W
Extra stereo audio decoding (8 stereo audio default) Power rating X20
Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus decoding (per service)** Max Load : U NOM 100 - 240 VAC /50 - 60 Hz / 12 A
Dolby E decoding (per service)** 1200 W @ 200 - 240 VAC / 800 W @ 100 - 200 VAC
: U NOM 100 - 240 VAC /50 - 60 Hz / 15 A
SCRAMBLER - CAx100, CAx110 1500 W @ 200 - 240 VAC / 800 W @ 100 - 200 VAC
Interfaces : 2 1/10G Base-T Ethernet or 2x1G SFP/10G SFP+ : -48 to -60 VDC I max: 36.2 A
(Base-T or SFP must be selected at order) Max Load: 1200 W, x2
Scrambling Scrambling modes : CA system Redundancy : Yes, dual hot-swappable PS
: BISS1 Mode 1 Monitoring : Via WEB GUI and LED indicators on PS
: Fixed key Cooling X10 chassis : Single fan tray with 6 fans
Scrambling algorithm : DVB-CSA v1 (48-bit) X20 chassis : Single fan tray with 5 fans
: DVB-CSA v2 (64-bit) Airflow direction : Front to back
: AES (128-bit) Hot swap support : Yes, complete fan tray
Entropy reduction : Yes for DVB-CSA v1 (Reduced to 48-bit)
: No for AES ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
AES mode of operation : ATIS IIF Default Scrambling Algorithm (IDSA) Operational conditions Temperature : 0 to +40 C
: DVB Common IPTV Software-oriented Humidity : 5–95% (non-condensing)
Scrambling Algorithm (DVB-CISSA) Storage Temperature : -20 to +70 C
: AES-ECB1 / AES-ECB2 / AES-CBC1 Humidity : 5–95% (non-condensing)
: Irdeto AES-CBC1 Safety standards Electric safety : IEC 60950-1
PVR support (trick mode) : PES header in clear EMC : EN 55032, EN55024, EN61000-3-2,
(leave a number of packets in clear after PES EN61000-3-3, FCC CFR 47 Part 15
header) RoHS : Compliant
MPEG TS processing capacity : 6Gbit/s WEEE : Compliant
Number of services per scrambler card : 2000
Video format : MPEG-2, AVC, HEVC (in MPEG2-TS)
* One 5.1 uses three 2.0 resources. One 7.1 uses four 2.0 resources
Interface towards CA System : Simulcrypt interface with optional backup
** Dolby Audio™. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
connection *** Denotes a future software option
Number of CA systems :8
Maximum number ECM : 16000
(sum all CA systems)
EMM insertion : Yes
EIS support : Yes
Tables Supported : CAT generation
Licensed Features Number of scrambled services
Number of CA systems

BULK DESCRAMBLER - DSx100, DSx110

Interfaces : 2 1/10G Base-T Ethernet or 2x1G SFP/10G SFP+
(Base-T or SFP must be selected at order)
Descrambling Descrambling modes : CA system
: BISS1 Mode 1/E
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