Chameleon

Software based channel processing

Chameleon is a modular headend system that requires only one single type of module. The integrated components can adapt their function depending on requirements. They are designed for all current and future applications and they are ideally suited for the transition from the analogue to the digital world as well as the connection between HFC- and IP distribution platforms.

  • One hardware for all applications
  • Flexibility through software applications
  • Scalability in function and installation size
  • Stability during operation
  • Easy installation, commissioning and operation
  • Excellent performance, suitable for large network operators

Products overview of this series

Basic chassis for Chameleon

  • GN 01 W2 base unit, 230 V AC, wall mounting, for 2 modules
  • GN 20B base station, 230 V AC, 19", 1 HE, for 2 modules
  • GN 40 0230V base unit, 230 V AC, 19", 4 HE, for 10 modules
  • GN50 0230V base station, 230 V AC, 19 ", 4 HE, for 10 modules, embeded switch

Modules

GNHWUW2 Chameleon Module

Description of inputs / outputs

Input DVB-S/S2
Input frequency range 925...2175 MHz

Input DVB-C/T/T2
Input frequnecy range DVB-C/T/T2 43...1002 MHz

ASI input / output
Input max. payload bit rate 200 Mbps (typ.)
Output max. payload bit rate 200 Mbps (typ.)
PCR restamping Yes
Paket size 188 byte

IPTV In-/ Output
Input bitrate IP-interface max. 110 Mbit/s pro IPTS, max. 200 Mbit/s total
Output bitrate IP interface max. 110 Mbps per IPTS, max. 400 Mbps total
Output protocol UDP/RTP Multicast/Unicast
IPTV TS format CBR/VBR, max. 20 SPTS/MPTS

DVB-C Modulation
Number of output channel 4 pcs.
QAM-Modulationsart 16-, 32-, 64-, 128-, 256-QAM

SDI / HD-SDI output
Video-Format SDI, Audio embedded
Audio format Mono, Stereo, Joint Stereo
SDI-SD conformity SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 272M

MPEG Decoder – Audio / Video
Video decoder MPEG2 MP@ML, MPEG2 MP@HL, bis zu MPEG4 H.264 AVC, HiP, level 4
Aspect ratio Letterbox, Pan/Scan,14:9, WSS
Teletext Subtitle Teletext or DVB teletext

VSB - AM modulation
Number of output channel 2 pcs.

Audio format
Video modulation VSB AM (negative or positive)
Video bandwith 4,2/5,0/6,0 MHz
audiomodulation audio FM or AM
Output frequency range 48...855 MHz
Output level dBµV max. 111 dBµV (1 channel); max. 108 dBµV (2 channels)
Video S/N weighted >65 dB
C/N, broadband >70 dB (65 dB typical at adjacent channel)
NICAM standard NICAM 728 (EN 300 163)
Spurious suppression >60 dBc

FM- modulation radio
Number of output channel 8 pcs.
audio decoding MPEG-1 Layer I/II

CI and decryption
Number of CI slots 2 pcs. (accessible from rear)

DVB SCA-Scrambler / Simulcrypt Interface
DVB-Compliance DVB-Symulcrypt (ETSI TS 103 197)
Interface IP
Number of encrypted PIDs 64 PIDs per output
Scrambable outputs DVB-C, J.83AnnexB/C, DVB-T, DTMB, ASI

Connectors
BNC-socket 2 pcs. (ASI in/out, SDI out)
RJ45 2 pcs. (IPTV in/out, control)
Common Interface 2 pcs.
F-socket HF- output 2 pcs.
SGMII socket 2 pcs. (Data- and management interface for GN 50)

 

GNHWENC2H

Chameleon HD/SD encoder for HDMI inputs

  • HD/SD MPEG-4 (AVC, H.264) and HD/SD MPEG-2 video encoding
  • Up to 4 HDMI inputs per module
  • Professional multiplexer integrated
  • SPTS and MPTS streaming (CBR or VBR)
  • Supports PSI/SI processing
  • Integrated into the CHAMELEON Systemmanagement
  • Control and managment via web-UI

GNHWENC2S

Chameleon HD/SD encoder for HD/SD-SDI or A/V inputs

  • HD/SD MPEG-4 (AVC, H.264) and HD/SD MPEG-2 video encoding
  • Up to 4 HD/SD-SDI or A/V analog inputs per module
  • Professional multiplexer integrated
  • SPTS and MPTS streaming (CBR or VBR)
  • Supports PSI/SI processing
  • Integrated into the CHAMELEON Systemmanagement
  • Control and managment via web-UI
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