Maxiva M2X.
The Maxiva M2X™ multimedia exciter is a state-of-the-art, software-defined exciter that provides broadcasters with a wide range of benefits and flexibility for their transmission systems. The M2X enables analog broadcasters to transition to digital via a simple software update and DTV broadcasters to recognize the full features and functionality of HDTV, DTV and mobile TV channels. This world-class exciter provides a flawless digital signal with complete technical and regulatory compliance for all digital and analog transmitters.
The Maxiva M2X supports a wide range of global digital standards, including ATSC, ATSC MDTV, DVB-T/H, DVB-T2, ISDB-Tb, DAB/DMB, CMMB, CTTB and a range of analog TV standards, including NTSC and PAL. And you can have confidence in your investment knowing that GatesAir digital exciters have logged more hours in real-time broadcast than all others combined.
• Real-Time Adaptive Correction (RTAC™)
• Digital adaptive group delay equalization
• Optimized correction for tube and solid-state transmitters
• Frequency agility – Band I, III, IV, V (L-Band option available)
• Built-in GPS option for synchronous frequency network (SFN) support
• Built-in UPS option to support vital frequency-critical components for SFN operation
• Space-saving, 2RU design
• Easy-to-use operator interface via standard Web browser and external PC
• SNMP information available to higher-level agent
• Dual video or transport stream inputs with auto-switching
• Built-in compliance monitoring (limited suite)
• Seamless integration with new Harris Broadcast transmitter control systems
• Standard support for legacy or third-party transmitters
• Efficient, easy to service
• High-efficiency, auto-ranging power supply
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
General |
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RF Output Connector |
1 SMA, 50 ohms |
RF Input Samples for |
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Adaptive Correction |
2 SMA, 50 ohms dynamic range: –20 to +10 dBm |
Frequency Range |
Band I, III, IV, V, L-Band (option) |
Transport Stream Inputs |
2 BNC, 75 ohms, configurable as DVB-ASI or SMPTE 310M |
Analog video Input (option) |
2 BNC, 75 ohms |
Audio Input (option) |
2 x 5-pin XLR, 1 BNC, composite (BTSC/NICAM) |
Back Porch/Sync and |
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Timing Output |
1 BNC, 75 ohms |
10 MHz Reference Input |
1 BNC, 50 ohms |
1 PPS Reference Input |
1 BNC, User Selectable 50 ohms or Hi-Z termination |
10 MHz Reference Output |
1 BNC, 50 ohms, front access |
1 PPS Reference Output |
1 BNC, 50 ohms, front access |
Ethernet |
1 front, DHCP-enabled customer access |
GPS Antenna Input (option) |
1 SMA, 50 ohms |
RF Monitor Output |
1 SMA, 50 ohms, front access |
AC Power Input |
100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, auto-ranging |
Environmental |
32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) up to 14,764 ft (4,500 m) AMSL, de-rate 35.6° F (2° C) per 984 ft (300 m) of elevation 95% relative humidity, non-condensing |
Physical |
19 in. EIA rack standard, 2RU high, 19 in. depth |
ATSC |
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Standards |
ATSC A/153, A/153, A/110:2011 |
Maximum Power Output |
100 mW average |
Regulation of Output Power |
<0.25 dB |
Pilot Frequency Stability |
±150 Hz/month without PFC |
Pilot Frequency Offsets1 |
Any frequency within band plan, 2 mHz resolution |
Response Variation |
0.2 dB, typical |
Group Delay |
2 ns, typical |
Phase Noise |
<104 dBc/Hz @ 20 kHz offset (ATSC A/64) |
Spurious Output2 In Band |
-68 dB (-45 dB as measured in 30 kHz RBW) |
Adjacent Channels |
-68 dB (-45 dB as measured in 30 kHz RBW) |
All Others |
-40 dB |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
35 dB, typical |
Note: 1 High-stability external 10 MHz reference or optional built-in GPS required for PFC 2 Signals referenced to center channel, at rated output, measured in 30 kHz RBW |
DVB-T/H, DVB-T2, DAB, ISDB-Tb, DMB-T/H |
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Maximum Power Output |
100 mW average |
Regulation of Output Power |
<0.25 dB |
Pilot Frequency Stability |
±150 Hz/month without PFC |
Frequency Offsets1 |
Any frequency within band plan, 2 mHz resolution |
Response Variation |
0.2 dB, typical |
Group Delay |
2 ns, typical |
Phase Noise |
10 Hz…………<-55 dBc/Hz |
Spurious Output2 |
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In Band |
-68 dB (-45 dB as measured in 30 kHz RBW) |
Adjacent Channels |
-68 dB (-45 dB as measured in 30 kHz RBW) |
All Others |
-40 dB |
Modulation Error Ratio |
38 dB, typical |
Central Carrier Suppression |
>75 dB relative to average power |
Out of Band Shoulders |
>50 dB, uncorrected, at rated power |
Note: 1 High-stability external 10 MHz reference or optional built-in GPS required for PFC 2 Signals referenced to center channel, at rated output, measured in 30 kHz RBW |
Analog |
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Transmission Standards |
B, G, M, N, D, K, I |
Video Modulation |
C3F neg. |
Audio Modulation |
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Sound Carrier |
1 F3E; BTSC |
Sound Carrier |
2 F3EH; NICAM 728 |
Video |
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Number of Inputs |
2 |
Impedance |
75 ohms |
Return Loss Up to 6 MHz |
>34 dB |
Input Crosstalk |
>70 dB |
Modulation |
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Nominal Video Level |
1 V pk-pk |
Video Gain Control Range |
-3 to 6 |
Gain Control Mode |
Manual |
Sync Pulse Restoration |
Yes |
Back Porch Clamping |
Yes |
50 Hz Rejection |
>33 dB |
Burst Phase Distortion |
<0.5 dB |
Burst Amplitude Distortion |
<1% |
White Level Limitter |
5 to 25% |
Residual Carrier Adjustment |
5 to 25% |
Linear Distortions |
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Receiver Group Delay Correction |
According to standard |
Sideband Frequency Response |
According to standard |
Video Frequency Response |
According to standard |
Group Delay and Impulse Response |
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Without Receiver Precorrection |
60 pk-pk ns |
Square Wave Distortion |
50 Hz <1% |
Square Wave O/S |
15 and 250 kHz <1.5% |
2T Pulse PB |
<2% |
K2T |
<2% |
20T Pulse K Factor |
<2% |
Chrominance to Luminance Delay |
20 ns |
Static Nonlinearity |
0.99 |
Differential Phase |
<±1° |
ICPM |
<0.5° |
Video IM |
<-52 dB |
IM BT-TT1-TT2 |
<-68 dB |
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Audio |
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Number of Inputs |
2 |
Switching Criteria |
Audio follows video |
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Input Resistance |
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Hi Mode |
>10 k ohms |
Low Mode 600 |
±12 ohms |
Common Mode Rejection |
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40 to 300 Hz |
>46 dB |
Up to 15 kHz |
>30 dB |
Modulation Sensitivity |
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30 kHz Deviation @ 500 Hz |
0 to 12 dBu |
Adjustment Steps |
<0.1 dB |
IRT Dual Carrier System Linear Distortion |
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Amplitude Deviation 40 to 15 kHz |
<±0.3 dB |
Stereo Crosstalk |
100 to 15 kHz @ 30 kHz |
Deviation |
<-32 dB |
40 to 100 Hz max 6 dB Per |
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Octave Channel Crosstalk |
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40 to 15 kHz |
>70 dB |
Nonlinear Distortion |
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Harmonic Distortion 40 to 15 kHz @ 50 kHz Deviation |
<0.5% |
Unwanted Modulation |
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Quasi-Peak Reference to 30 kHz Deviation |
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Unweighted |
<-58 dB |
Weighted |
<-62 dB |
Asynchronous AM |
<-46 dB |
Synchronous AM |
<-46 dB |
Difference Carrier Noise |
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Up to 100 kHz VF Weighted |
<-44 dB |