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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Number of Inputs | 2 | 
| Impedance | 75 ohms | 
| Return Loss Up to 6 MHz | >34 dB | 
| Input Crosstalk | >70 dB | 
| Modulation | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Number of Inputs | 2 | 
| Switching Criteria | Audio follows video | 
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| Input Resistance | |
| Hi Mode | >10 k ohms | 
| Low Mode 600 | ±12 ohms | 
| Common Mode Rejection | |
| 40 to 300 Hz | >46 dB | 
| Up to 15 kHz | >30 dB | 
| Modulation Sensitivity | |
| 30 kHz Deviation @ 500 Hz | 0 to 12 dBu | 
| Adjustment Steps | <0.1 dB | 
| IRT Dual Carrier System Linear Distortion | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Up to 100 kHz VF Weighted | <-44 dB | 
 
           
                               
                    
 
                                   