9986475, The Antenna Edition Summer 2002

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EDITION SUMMER 2002
Antennen · Electronic
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ditorial
about Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein
Personally liable partner of KATHREIN-Werke KG
Majority shareholder and chairman of the supervisory board of GRUNDIG AG
Chairman of the federal state office of Bavaria of the ZVEI e. V.
central association of electrical engineering and electronics industry
Vice president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK)
for Munich and Upper Bavaria
Vice president of the Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e.V.,
the Bavarian business association
The lightning bolt from Rosenheim
“Wherever the energetic Bavarian appears, it strikes,” noted the Financial
Times Germany on April 29, 2002 in a portrait about Prof. Dr. Anton
Kathrein. This is correct. Exactly 30 years after becoming managing
partner and company owner of the KATHREIN-Werke KG, this is just as
accurate as it was three decades ago. All this time, Prof. Dr. Anton
Kathrein has lead the fate of our KG and meanwhile our group, which
now consists of 51 companies, as personally liable, managing partner
with his personal, successful style of leadership.
We hope, that our boss continues to lead us to success.
"Quality leads the way!" With this traditional principle, we will also
overcome the next years as the oldest and worldwide largest antenna
manufacturer under his leadership!
Thank you Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein for the first 30 years of
entrepreneurial high-performance.
The path of success can be seen. In 1972, Kathrein obtained a turnover
of 53 million DM with 1,250 employees.The year 2001 ended with a
turnover of 1.32 billion DM and 3,850 employees.
Dir. Alois Trepesch
An approachable entrepreneur :
Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein surrounded by director Alois Trepesch (2nd from left)
and the former directors (from left) Dr. Max Lohr, Walter Thurl
and Dr. Hans Eisenmann.
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TÜV certifies twelve companies
worldwide according to uniform standard
“Quality leads the way” – The Kathrein group of companies also
consistently lives up to this principle internationally in the quality and
environmental management.
The technical surveillance association of Bavaria is currently engaged
in testing twelve companies, which have been joined together in the
so-called certification matrix, according to the quality
standard ISO 9001 and the environmental standard ISO 14001.
The KATHREIN-Werke KG in Rosenheim has already successfully
fulfilled these standards.
This should show our customers and business partners the international presence of Kathrein with one uniform standard in the area
of quality and environmental management. Naturally, the saving
potentials should be used up and the resulting synergy effect should
be taken advantage of. Through this, a great importance is attached
to the group image.
Hermann Zimmerman, member of the expanded Kathrein management and quality and environmental representative, pointed out the
meaning of this action at an international conference of quality and
environmental representatives from the Kathrein group in Rosenheim.
Participants from seven European countries, North and South America
and Asia were present at this conference.
All of the 12 companies will undergo the certification by the second
part of this year.
These companies include:
● KATHREIN-Austria
● KATHREIN-Burgstädt
● KATHREIN France
● KATEK and ESC in Grassau
● KATHREIN Mobilcom Brasil
Quality and environmental representatives from 12 international companies from the Kathrein group met in Rosenheim to exchange ideas.
● KATHREIN Mobilcom Nördlingen
● KATHREIN Technology
(Shenzen) Co. Ltd. (China)
● KATHREIN Inc. Scala Division (USA)
● SIRA (Italy)
● Olimpus Ltd. (Brasil)
Prof. Dr. Kathrein is
elected again to the ZVEI committee
Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein has been confirmed at the general meeting
in Berlin in the committee of the central association of electrical
engineering and electrical industry (ZVEI), in which he was elected
for the first time in 1998. The ZVEI supports the economic-,
technology-, environment- and company-political interests of the
electrical engineering and electrical industry with a turnover of
160 billion Euro and 850,000 employees nation-wide as the most
important association of the electrical industry in Germany.
The region of Bavaria alone, whose chairman is Prof. Dr. Kathrein,
has 217,000 employees and represents a turnover of
50.9 billion Euro (2001).
The ZVEI committee consists of ten members out of the 28 members
of the ZVEI board. The president is Dietmar Harting, personally liable
managing partner of the Harting KGaA.
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BayTech conference at Kathrein
Logisticians from various Bavarian companies met during a conference
at the KATHREIN-Werke KG in Rosenheim. The “BayTech,” a company
division from the Bavarian Innovative GmbH, which was initiated by
the Bavarian minister of trade and commerce, invited these Bavarian
companies with the goal to further promote and reinforce the cooperation between the colleges and academic institutes.
In the framework of a company presentation, Dr. Rüdiger Troschke,
director of logistics at Kathrein, pointed out the necessity of continually
optimising the logistic chain by using the mobile communication base
station antennas as an example. Products with high innovation rates
and life cycles of sometimes less than two years, as well as increasing
demands of the market call for optimal developments and innovative
solutions. Here, the unique project management and also the mass
production in the series demand broadband technological and logistical
differentiation.
The production of satellite receivers at Katek GmbH in Grassau shows
that this logistical measure also pays off economically. Here, the turn
around times are assessed according to costs – for years, the cause of
reasonable production costs in comparison to our competitors in the
Far East. Kathrein and Katek invest approximately ten percent of
their annual turnover in research and development.
New Sat catalogue has been published
The new Kathrein catalogue „Satellite and terrestrial antenna
products and systems 2002“ has been published in spring under
the motto „Kathrein – innovative, dynamic, international.“
The catalogue contains thorough information about technical and
high-quality products and systems relating to satellite reception.
The 192 pages consist of well-known and reliable Kathrein units,
along with many new products. The entire Sat product array is
attractively presented and explained. The catalogue is available on
request from all Kathrein sales offices. An electrical version on
CD-ROM as well as printed issues in German and French are
available for all customers and prospective customers. For more
information, refer to the internet under „www.kathrein.de.“
Kathrein hands over the 100,000th network termination unit
In the framework of a small ceremony, Kathrein was able to hand
over the 100,000th network termination unit to the Dutch cable
network operator, Casema.These products from the successful EVK
100-series from Kathrein serve as separation between the cable television network and the in-house coaxial or data network.
Modern cable television networks with bi-directional multimedia
services place high demands on the in-house cabling. High frequency
interference must be reliably kept out, in order to ensure the best
possible function security and reliability of multimedia services,
such as internet access or telephony.
These Kathrein termination units are installed for customers, who use
fast internet services, to guarantee a perfect and reliable function of
the diverse services.The extension of networks for multimedia
services is forced at high speed due to the high customer demands.
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In the photo from left: Kathrein product director, Sepp-Dieter
Heitmair, at the certification ceremony with Hans van Rangelrooji
from Siemens Netherlands, the Kathrein representative in the
Netherlands, and Rob Kanters from Casema.
Large contract carried out in Nigeria
At the beginning of the year, Kathrein was able to successfully carry
out a contract for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) for the
nation-wide extension of the Nigerian television network.
The volume of the contract included the delivery of 23 Band III
and 68 UHF antenna systems, which were completely pre-mounted
in plant IV in Rosenheim. The transmitter power of each station
is 10/ 1.0 kW according to the NTA.
They were packed in specially made transport boxes for shipment;
68 UHF transmitting antennas were distributed in nine sea freight
containers.
The UHF antenna systems
were mounted on specially
made racks for secure transportation to Lagos.
New activities in South Africa
Kathrein has been active in South Africa for over 30 years.
While the core business concentrated on the sales of products for
cable and satellite systems for exclusive apartments and offices, an
active, bi-directional system for the distribution of RF and data
signals could be set up this year for the first time in the shopping
centre, “Getaway Shopping Theatre,” in Umhlanga Rocks near
Durban.
The system, which is fully equipped with Kathrein technology and
products, supplies more than 400 businesses, several theatres,
21 cinemas as well as numerous restaurants.
The core of the system forms a UFO®Plus headend, which processes and distributes digital, analogue and also terrestrial satellite
programmes, information and programmes. A CMTS headend
provides for the bi-directional data transmission via a long RF
distribution network, which is equipped with Kathrein trunk and line
amplifiers (VOS 135 with WFS 165 and VGR 122) as well as the
modem sockets ESM 30.
The UFO ®plus headend in
Gateway Shopping Theatre in
Umhlanga Rocks
This synergy from IT and RF technology allows 24 hour high speed
access to the Internet, E-commerce as well as LAN, WAN and VPN
connection and fulfils all the requirements of a modern shopping
centre.
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MediaStar makes shopping
come alive in Manchester
Cabletime’s innovative TV distribution system, MediaStar, is at the
heart of an unique AV ‘experience’ within ‘The Designer Outlet
@ The Lowry’ shopping centre in Manchester. This new MediaStar
installation at The Lowry is the first of its kind for Cabletime, as its
technology is being used to make shopping more enjoyable for
people of all ages.
AV systems integrator, Saville Audio Visual, supplied and installed
a network of plasma monitors and holographic screen displays in the
public areas, and a sixteen-monitor videowall alongside the Food
Court, introducing movement, colour and sound as an integral and
exciting part of the new shopping experience.
The MediaStar system links the displays, enabling the AV content to
be networked across the centre simultaneously. The channels include
MTV, Kids TV and news channels, as well as internal commercials
promoting events and offers within the mall itself. There is also
a feed from the adjacent Warner Bros. Cinema showing upcoming
film trailers.
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MediaStar's video hub technology has the capability to offer a vast
and flexible delivery of video and digital media. The Lowry installation is networked across existing CAT5-enhanced structured cabling.
The centrally located video source equipment and control system is
housed in a single rack unit, including dual DVD, video and MPEG
players plus terrestrial and satellite TV inputs with easily-operated
access and programming for the network's display devices.These
feeds are processed and combined by
a Kathrein UFO®plus headend, presenting the MediaStar system with a
single RF feed.The modular nature of
both the Kathrein and MediaStar products allow for greater system
flexibility and future expansion by
utilising additional hot-swappable
modulators and user cards.
The system is also being used to
draw shoppers to specific locations.
For example, Marks & Spencer is
located at the end of a corridor and
could be easily missed. A monitor has
been placed outside the store to
attract shoppers with the sounds and
colours of the Fashion channel.
Nick Bradford, Managing Director at
Cabletime, added: “This is an unusual
and imaginative installation, and
an excellent use of MediaStar to
distribute a variety of programme
sources to different screens. We hope
that other shopping malls will be
encouraged to adopt the idea, once
they have seen how successfully it
works at The Lowry.”
Kathrein products
are successfully certified
emphasised Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein in front of a Russian delegation,
which understood these high claims at the antenna manufacturer in
Rosenheim. “In order to be able to sell our products in Russia,”
explained Arthur Kotzenbauer from the product area of mobile communication antennas, “a control of our antennas and filters as well as
production factories and our quality assurance is required each year.”
Russian institutes inspect quality assurance in Rosenheim
“Our quality assurance system and our environment management
system cover all areas of the company and have been successfully
certified by TÜV-Bavaria according to the international standards,”
This time, two Russian institutes took on the responsibilities:
Dr. Romanov from Soniir Samara Institute for the area of broadcast
antennas, Dr. Nosov from Soniir Samara Institute for the general
quality assurance and Dr. Abline from GSPI Institute for the area of
mobile communication antennas. The inspectors were accompanied
by Dr. Alehin and Ms. Elistratova from the Kathrein representative,
RC&C Ltd. in Moscow. The result: after a two-day certification, the
required documents for exporting Kathrein products to Russia were
newly signed by both sides.
Our picture shows (from left) Arthur Kotzenbauer, Kathrein director,
Alois Trepesch, and Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein together with the Russian
delegation.
Kathrein develops a large-scale project for state-owned Indian television
The antenna specialist in Rosenheim, Kathrein, was able to recently
make a large-scale order for the delivery of 13 television broadcasting systems for the state-owned Indian television company,
Doordarshan.
R.K. Dhar from Doordarshan, together with Jayant Nadkarni from the
Kathrein subsidiary company, KATHREIN-India Pvt. Ltd., will work
out the last details for the outstanding construction and commissioning of the system with the engineers from Rosenheim during a visit.
Kathrein delivered the first transmitting system to India 25 years ago,
which is still in operation today. Because of the exceptional quality
and durability of his products, the company’s managing owner,
Prof. Dr. Kathrein, could accept an order for nine TV broadcasting
antennas, which are planned for digital television in India in the
framework of a pilot project.
Kathrein proudly stated, „The trust of the Indian television company
shows, that we are on the right path and true to our motto, “Quality
leads the way” in the expansive Asian markets. We must also thank
the excellent advising and service efforts of our Indian subsidiary
company, which has definitely contributed to this success.“
In the picture from left to right : Wolfgang Niedhammer (engineer,
project manager), Mr. Jayant Nadkarni (Kathrein-India Pvt. Ltd.),
Mr. R. K. Dhar (Doordarshan India), Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein,
Christian Sautter (engineer, project manager)
Light is shed on television broadcasting in Gsiesertal/Southern Tyrol
Over 15 years, the citizens of St. Martin in Gsies, a valley of the
Pustertales, fought for their right for broadcasting information, in
particular for the reception of German-speaking programmes. All of
the previous attempts by the Italian broadcasting authorities turned
out to be failures. The local authorities took the problem into their
own hands until the end of last year and ordered a feasibility study
from the Selectra AG, the leading electrical wholesaler and specialists
in Southern Tyrol for antenna technology. With direct support from
experts from the KATHREIN-Werke, a satellite head station was finally
planned. Within only one month, the entire system along with the
digging work was installed and put into operation.
The problem was technically solved by setting up two Kathrein
parabolic antennas, each with the a diameter of 1.20 m, – one
aligned to Astra and the other to Eutelsat.The signals are processed
in a UFO®plus head station and fed into a three kilometre long cable
network, which was specially laid for this purpose. Eighty households,
which means approximately 250 people, are connected to this
network and can receive 18 more TV programmes.
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Testing van
for Romania is presented
In the framework of a delegation trip through Bavaria, Dino
Malacopol, Romanian permanent secretary in the ministry for
communication and information technology, and Mihaela Simion,
economic secretary of the Romanian embassy in Bonn, received
informations about a fully equipped testing van for transmitting
antennas as well as the position definition in mobile communications
from managing owner, Prof. Dr. Kathrein.
Measuring instruments for diagram measurements belong to the
technical equipment „made in Rosenheim,“ and digital roadmaps,
a directional display per compass as well as a rotating 10 meter mast
on the vehicle and an extendable 30 meter mast on the respective
trailer belong to the GPS-position definition.
The vehicle is used for setting up the nationwide telecommunication
infrastructure by the Romanian Kathrein subsidiary company at
KATHREIN Romania in Timisoara.
In the picture (from left): Kathrein international representative,
Rudolf Körtvelyessy, Kathrein product manager in the automotive
field, Christian Olfs, Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein, economist Mihaela
Simion and permanent secretary Dino Malacopol.
Kathrein is successful in Singapore
This year’s „Communic and Broadcast Asia 2002“ evolved around
new technologies. Kathrein could not complain about a lack of
interest at the largest and most important international specialist
exhibition for broadcasting, television and mobile communications
in Asia.
Despite the tense situation in economical developments, many
well-known broadcasting stations are continuously looking for
solutions to help them remain competitive. The introduction of new
UMTS systems, which have already been put into operation in Japan
with NTT Documo and in Korea with KTF, has a particularly
favourable effect due to low energy consumption of the transmitting
antenna.
Modern generations of cell phones with transmission of animated
pictures (MMS) and integrated cameras already receive a lot of
attention in Asia. Here, the Soccer World Cup shows a lasting effect.
Interesting projects for the engineers and technicians in Malaysia,
Indonesia and India were initiated at the exhibition in Singapore.
Kathrein was able to already market 80,000 antennas as provider of
the largest UMTS antenna product array. A further technical novelty
is the high transmission rate of data in the UMTS network.
This application will also be introduced in Germany and Europe
with great success and allow true mobility for the internet and the
e-mail service. Along with many other visitors, the chargé d’affaires
of the Germany embassy in Singapore, Hasso Buchrucker (left),
also visited the Kathrein exhibition stand.
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International representative
conference at Kathrein
„Our successes thus far are great prerequisites for the upcoming
tasks, which we must use, not only to maintain our position in the
markets but to also significantly strengthen it,“ emphasised Prof.
Anton Kathrein in the framework of an international representative
conference of the Kathrein group of companies in Rosenheim.
Representatives from over 50 companies, 33 countries and all
continents arrived at the parent company.
The goal is to obtain 50 percent of the world market share in
the area of mobile communication antennas
„Leading market research institutes currently give us a world market
share of 40% in the field of mobile communication base station
antennas, and we believe, we must succeed to increase this share to
50%,“ predicted the company owner. The main prerequisites have
been made by appropriate investments, suitable global strategies and
worldwide production capacities, which are quickly produced.
Despite the heavy price pressure in the international competition,
Kathrein is also successful with dropping prices, because the high
quality standard of Kathrein products, the technical “know-how” of
our employees and the personal contact with the customers are very
important for being awarded a contract. This also applies to the area
of professional transmitting and receiving antennas as well as to the
complete mobile communication market.
The Kathrein group has planned for the current calendar year
a turnover of 820 million Euro with around 3,900 employees.
Prof. Dr. Kathrein stated with applause from the conference
members, „And that we will do together!“
Kathrein products at the Soccer World Cup 2002
180 UMTS antennas used in the Korean soccer stadium
The Soccer World Cup in Korea and Japan is not only a highlight in
the world of sports. High standards have also been placed and made
on the telecommunication sector. Modern UMTS antennas from
Kathrein are exclusively providing perfect cellular phone connections
in all ten Korean World Cup stadiums. The new system was presented
and started by the Korean president in the framework of the opening
ceremony in the stadium from Seoul.
The order was successfully concluded on-site via the Kathrein subsidiary company, Kathrein Asia in Seoul. In the preliminary stages of
the installation of the first UMTS system in Korea and simultaneously
also in South East Asia, the Korean mobile communication operator
KTI set an example for the successful development of this new mobile communication standard.
The latest generation of Kathrein UMTS antennas underwent practical
tests under very specific requirements in field tests and laboratory
measurements in Korea with the help from engineers from the
Kathrein parent company in Rosenheim and was the only antenna
which was successfully tested and selected. Local Korean as well
as international competitors could not live up to the development
standard of the antennas from Rosenheim.
Meanwhile, 180 of these UMTS antennas worth more than 150,000
Euro are built. Already 1,500 owners of cellular phone use the
special UMTS services, which
includes the sending of animated pictures via the cellular.
After the successful start of this
first part of the first UMTS
system, the installation of the
entire Korean capital city,
Seoul, is planned after the
Soccer World Cup.
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NEW PRODUCTS
UFO®DIGIplus – The new
processing system from Kathrein
With the new processing system, UFO®DIGIplus, Kathrein offers a
technically up-to-date headend for processing terrestrial and Sat TV
as well as radio programmes.
This system allows the highest flexibility in the smallest dimensions.
The pre-mounted basic module carriers for wall mounting and 19“
installation simplify the product selection for the installer, because
only the basic module carrier and the required channel units must
be ordered.
The following system components are available:
● Basic module carriers – UFG 712 for wall mounting
– UFG 708/19” for 19” installation
● FM range amplifier UFO 710 and
FM 4-way converter UFO 711
● Multi-range amplifier UFO 720 (2 x UHF and B III and FM)
● Twin TV converters UFO 721 – 725
The basic module carrier UFG 712 with mounted power supply
unit, control unit, input splitter, output combiner and output
amplifier
● Twin Sat TV channel units UFO 741-745
● Decoder interface UFZ 740
● Sat audio channel unit UFO 715
● DVB transcoders QPSK-PAL UFO 773/UFO 775
● DVB transmodulators QPSK-QAM UFO 784/UFO 785
● NIT-module UFZ 780
● Twin DVB transmodulators QPSK-QAM (UFO 794/UFO 795)
All parameters of the individual modules are programmed via the
keyboard of the basic module carrier’s integrated control unit.
The menu guide is represented via the two-digit display, and the
control unit is connected with the modules via I2C bus lines.
The integrated switched-mode power unit produces all the required
supple voltages. The power to the individual modules is supplied via
a contact bar. The LNB supply is delivered via any of the four input
splitter inputs.
Completely pre-mounted 19” chassis with 8 channel units, power
supply unit, control unit, input splitter and output combiner
The UFO®DIGIplus complies with all of the requirements of the
EN 50083-1, EN 50083-2/A1 and EN 60065 and carries the CE and
Class A symbol.
The Kathrein engineers worked closely together with the developers
from GRUNDIG AG during the development of this new system.
The synergy effect between Kathrein and GRUNDIG became useful
for the first time in a technically up-to-date new development.
We would like to briefly introduce to you the individual system
components in the following.
Guides, control rod and cable are included in the scope of
delivery of the Sat modules (for terrestrial modules, cables
are not included)
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Basic module carrier UFG 712
The basic module carrier is equipped with 12 module positions,
power supply unit, control unit, input splitter, output combiner and
output amplifier.
The housing is made of galvanized sheet steel and the lockable front
cover is detachable. The simple control software updating is possible
via a RS 232 interface.
Basic module carrier UFG 708/19”
The basic module carrier is equipped with 8 module positions, power
supply unit, control unit, input splitter and output combiner.
The basic module carrier is made of galvanized sheet steel.
The simple control software updating is also possible via a RS 232
interface.
Technical data
Type
Order no.
Positions for single or twin modules
Adjacent channel compatible
Input data
Input frequency range
Input splitter Sat
Splitting loss Sat
Remote feeding for LNB supply
Output data
Output frequency range
Output level
UFG 712
20610016
UFG 708/19“
20610039
12
●
8
●
MHz
47–862, 950–2150
4 x 9-way
dB
V/mA
MHz
dBµV
Test output
Adjustment range each output
Power supply unit
Mains voltage
Max. power draw
Secondary voltage/current
dB
dB
V/Hz
W
V/mA
General
Admissible ambient temperature
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Packing/Weight
°C
mm
pc./kg
2 x 9-way
16
18/1000
47–862
PAL 105*
QPSK/QAM 95*
FM 95*
– 20
PAL 80
QPSK/QAM 70
FM 70
–
– 20
195–260/50/60
180
5/12000 – 12/6000 – 18/1000
24/300 – 33/300 – 45/400
–20 to +50
715 x 385 x 295
1/19.5
–5 to +45
450 x 347 x 240
1/14.5
* At 60 dB CTB/CSO
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Twin Sat TV channel units UFO 741/
UFO 743/UFO 744/UFO 745
The twin Sat TV channel units UFO 741/UFO 743/UFO 744/UFO 745 are designed for reception
of two analogue satellite programmes in PAL with analogue audio subcarriers.
The twin modules have one Sat input and one output. A second Sat input can be retrofitted,
if necessary.
Connection of an external decoder is possible via decoder interface UFZ 740.
A data line decoder for automatic (see below) recognition and switching of mono, dual sound
or stereo transmissions is integrated in the modules.
By soldering internal chip bridges, the video signal can be blacked-out for transmission of radio
programmes on a TV channel (e.g. in hotel systems).
Decoder interface UFZ 740
With the decoder interface UFZ 740, the twin Sat TV channel units
UFO 741/743/744 and 745 can be optionally retrofitted for
connecting an external decoder or feeding in video signals.
The retrofitting can be easily carried out by the specialist dealer.
Sat audio channel unit UFO 715
The Sat audio channel unit UFO 715 is designed for processing two Sat radio programmes into standard FM
stereo radio signals.
The twin module has two Sat inputs and one output as well as an audio input socket (Cinch) for external
LF signals for use as FM modulator for two programmes. Moreover, the UFO 715 has RDS transmitter
recognition for displaying transmitter name on RDS capable FM receivers.
The transmitter names are converted for ADR signals according to standards or can be manually entered in.
DVB transcoder
UFO 773/UFO 775
The DVB transcoders QPSK-PAL UFO 773/UFO 775 are designed for processing a DVB Sat TV or radio
programme from one transponder. They convert a QPSK-modulated Sat IF signal into an analogue PAL TV
programme in standards B/G.
For reception of radio programmes, an external FM modulator and internal changes in the unit are required.
The videotext signals are generated in the transcoder and inserted in the blanking interval of the output signal.
The transcoders are equipped with a Common Interface (CI) for insertion of a Conditional Access (CA) module for
encrypted programmes. Software download is possible via the RS 232 interface on the front panel, if necessary.
For controlling switching matrices, the 14/18 V and 0/22 kHz can be switched to the input.
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DVB transmodulators
QPSK-QAM UFO 784/UFO 785
The DVB transmodulators QPSK-QAM UFO 784/785 are used for
processing DVB Sat programmes from one transponder. They convert
a QPSK-modulated Sat IF signal into a QAM-modulated output
signal.
The transparent transmodulators are adjacent channel compatible
and designed for 4, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 QAM.
A possibly required NIT matching (Cable-NIT) is carried out via the
NIT-module UFZ 780, which can be retrofitted (see below).
NIT-module UFZ 780
With the NIT-module UFZ 780, the DVB transmodulators QPSK-QAM
UFO 784 and UFO 785 can be optionally retrofitted for matching the NIT
(Network Information table) to the cable system.
The retrofitting can be easily carried out by the specialist dealer.
Twin DVB transmodulators QPSK-QAM UFO 794/UFO 795
The twin DVB transmodulators QPSK-QAM UFO 794/UFO 795
convert a QPSK-modulated Sat IF signal into a QAM-modulated
output signal.
The twin modules have two Sat inputs and one output for processing
DVB Sat programmes from two transponders.
The transmodulators are adjacent channel compatible and designed
for 4, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 QAM.
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FM range amplifier UFO 710
The FM amplifier UFO 710 is used for broadband reception of FM range.
Six individually tuneable traps for attenuating strong FM transmitters are integrated
in the module.
FM 4-way converter UFO 711
With the FM 4-way converter UFO 711, up
to four FM programmes can be selectively
converted.
The four-way module has one input and one
output. The input and output channels can
be controlled via the control unit of the
respective basic module carrier UFG 712
or UFG 708/19“.
The conversion occurs via the IF of 10.7 MHz,
and any conversion combination is possible.
The frequency plan on the input is 25 kHz
and on the output 50 kHz.
Multi-range amplifier UFO 720
The multi-range amplifier UFO 720 is designed for reception of terrestrial
TV and radio programmes. Each individual TV programme is selectively
amplified, and an individual level matching is carried out.
The amplifier module is equipped with two UHF inputs, one VHF input,
FM input and one output as well as channel filter for nine UHF channels,
two VHF channels and the FM range.
Block diagram of amplifier module
Output
FM
Refer to the Kathrein brochure,
“UFO®DIGIplus – the new signal
processing system,” for more
information and technical data.
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Input Input
FM D VHF C
Input
UHF B
Input
UHF A
Twin TV converters UFO 721/
UFO 723/UFO 724/UFO 725
With the twin converters UFO 721/ UFO 723/ UFO 724/ UFO 725, two terrestrial
TV programmes (TV standard: B/G) can be converted.
The twin modules are equipped with two inputs and one output.
The input and output channels can be set via the control unit of the respective basic
module carrier.
By conversion via the IF, a high selection is achieved, and any conversion combination
is possible.
DVB-T receiver UFD 570/S
Features :
● 1,000 programme memory position
● Electronic programme guide (EPG) over several days
and brief description of programmes
● 14 timers, the timer programming is also possible via the EPG
● Software updating for operating software and programme lists
via serial interface RS 232
● On screen display in eight languages (G, E, F, ITA, SP, T, PL, D)
● 4-digit LED display, 7 segments
The digitalisation of information technology holds vast advantages
above all for the end user. The DVB standardised digital transmission
methods alone allow optimal distribution via satellite, broadband
cable or terrestrial transmitting network, granting individual access
to digital TV, radio and data services.
The entrance into digital terrestrial television will be put into action
already in Berlin in the fall of 2002.
Kathrein has included in its product range numerous units, such as
feed systems, matrices, head ends and receivers, which are already
designed for digital signal transmission.
The Kathrein engineers are currently working on a modern, technical
solution of a DVB-T receiver which will receive digital transmitted
terrestrial signals.This can be connected to a receiving system, just
as a conventional receiver.
However, in conjunction with an indoor antenna, the receiver also
supplies high-quality reception of local, terrestrial TV programmes
in a room, where a permanently installed antenna socket is not
available.
The new DVB-T receiver UFD 570/S will be available at qualified
specialist stores as of October 2002.
● Videotext generation (representation via television set)
● 4:3 and 16:9 format recognition (output optional)
● FBAS,YC (S-VHS) and RGB signal output via the Scart socket
can be programmed
● Manual entry of PID data is possible
● Data and time are settable via DVB data stream
● Programme search
● 2 Scart sockets
● Audio output via Cinch socket
● Radio key
● Antenna level display
● Volume control and muting
● Mains switch with mains separation
● Infrared remote control
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UFD 562 – The digital
set-top box for cable systems
The digital DVB-C set-top box, UFD 562, from Kathrein allows the
reception of digitally transmitted radio and TV programmes in cable
television networks.
Along with the reception of unencrypted programmes, the set-top box
with its two plug-in positions for Common Interface modules also
allows the reception of encrypted programmes and is compatible with
future encryption methods by exchanging the Common Interface
modules.
Technical data
Type
Order no.
TV/video
Modulation
Format modulation
Symbol rate
Video definition
Input data rate
Video decoding
Video bit rate
Audio
Audio decoding
Audio bit rate
Transmission bandwidth
RF input
Input frequency range
Impedance
Adaptation
Loop-through attenuation
Outputs
Scart
TV-Scart
VCR-Scart (bi-directional)
Audio (Hi-fi)
S/JPDIF (IEC 958)
Data interface
Serial data interface
Power supply
Mains voltage
Power consumption in operation
Power consumption in standby
Ambient conditions
Temperature range
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UFD 562
20210021
Complies with DVB-C standard
16-, 32-, 64-, 128-, 256-QAM
1.8-7.3 MSymb/Sec.
CCIR 601 (720 x 576)
2–45 MSymb/Sec.
Complies with MPEG 2 standard,
ISO/IEC 13818-2,
MPEG 1 compatible ISO/IEC 11172-2
1.5-15 MB/Sec.
MPEG 1/2, Layer 1 and 2, ISO/IEC 13818-3
32/44, 1/48 kHz
0.04-20 kHz
47-862 MHz
75 Ω
≥ 10 dB
< 4 dB
According to EN 50049-1
1 Scart (75 W), Audio settable via remote
control,Y/C, RGB, FBAS
1 Scart (75 Ω),Y/C, RGB, FBAS
2 RCA/Cinch (left and right)
RCA/Cinch
(Level settable via remote control)
RS 232 C, max. 115.2 kb/Sec., 9 Pin Sub-D)
230 V ± 10 %; 50 Hz
< 30 W
< 5W
5– 65 °C
The UFD 562 processes input signals with constellation
degrees of 16 QAM to 256 QAM and symbol rates of
1.8 to 7.3 MSymb/sec. In combination with the head
station technique from Kathrein (UFO®DIGIplus), this
allows an extremely economical method of programme
packaging in the frequency multiplex without the use of
a baseband multiplexer.
The UFD 562 is equipped with two Scart sockets for
direct connection of a TV set and video recorder,
a loop-through output for the analogue programme
package and also audio outputs for connection of an
external audio system as well as a serial interface (RS
232) for the software update.
All functions of the UFD 562 can be controlled with the
remote control via an user-friendly display menu.
With a 4-digit, 7-segment display, the most important
functions of the box are displayed on the front panel.
Furthermore, almost all of the settings can also be
directly set via the control area on the front panel.
UFD 505 and UFD 515 in silver
Both digital Kathrein satellite receivers UFD 505 and UFD 515
are now available at qualified specialist stores in silver under the
names, UFD 505/S (20210015) and UFD 515/S (20210016).
The features and technical data correspond with the units
UFD 505 and UFD 515 in black housing.
VGF/VGO 8041 – Compact amplifiers
Technical data
Type
Order no.
Forward path
Frequency range
Nominal gain
Impedance
Return loss at 40 MHz
Adjustment range of amplificat.
Adjustment range of equalisat.
With the VGF/VGO 8041 and the VGP, Kathrein extends its
compact amplifier platform with two new units.
The VGF 8041 achieves a gain of 41 dB, an extremely low
noise figure of typically 4.5 dB and offers a very high output
level at the lowest inherent distortions thanks to the latest
GaAs technology. The amplifier allows economical network
extensions to 862 MHz even for large span lengths between
the amplifier points. In the past, additional amplifiers had to
be installed for this purpose.
Thanks to modern housing technology with optimal direct
heat dissipation from the power stages, the amplifiers
provide the highest reliability and service life.
The VGF 8041 has a plug-in position for a monitoring
transponder (KOM or HMS) as well as a plug-in position for
a return path amplifier with diplex-filter (30 or 60 MHz).
With appropriate accessories, cable mounting or mast
mounting is possible. A locally fed version, the VGO 8041,
is also available.
Typ. output level 1)
for 60 db signal-to noise ratio
CENELEC plan
flat, CSO 4)/CTB
10 dB slope CSO 4)/CTB
Typ. noise figure 2)
Return path 3)
Frequency range
Nominal gain
Return loss
Impedance
General Interfering radiation
according to EN 50083-2
Supply voltage
Power draw
Max. remote feed current
Dimensions (B x H x T)
Weight
VGF 8041
Remote fed
24410024
MHz
dB
W
dB
dB
dB
VGO 8041
Mains fed
24410026
47–862/8–862
41
75
≥ 18 –1.5/Okt.
0–17
0–15
(seperate plug-in module)
dBµV
dBµV
dB
120/113
116/114
4.0/4.5/5.5
MHz
dB
dB
W
5–30/5–65
23
≥ 20
75
dBpW
V~
W
A
mm
kg
< 20
28-90
230
20–23
6
–
218 x 172 x 142
3.0
1) Measurement conditions: CENELEC channel plan, 42 channels, output level: 110 dBµV, calculated values
2) Equalisation and attenuation = 0 dB, zero card on loop-through input for 450/606/862 MHz, typical values
3) With return path module VGR 30 or VGR 31
4) For channel 2 (47-54 MHz) 3 dB less
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VGP 8038 –
Regulated compact amplifier
The VGP 8038 offers two innovations in place of variable attenuators
or attenuation plug-in cards with a universal pilot control and
electrical regulating units and still maintains its compact dimensions.
The universal pilot control is achieved by a broad tuning range of the
pilot frequency and by the possibility to be able to slightly variegate
the factory tuning of the pilot frequency on-site.
A PAL, NTSC, QAM signal or a CW (sinus) carrier can be optionally
used as a pilot signal.
This means for the operator a significant reduction of the logistic
costs, because the frequently required variety of types for pilot
control modules is no longer necessary.
Also, the VGP 8038 is equipped with a plug-in position for the
monitoring transponder (KOM or HMS) as well as a plug-in position
for the return path amplifier with diplex-filter (30 or 60 MHz).
In addition, it has electrical regulating units for attenuation at
the input, attenuation interstage and equalisation interstage.
Cable or mast mounting is possible with the appropriate accessories.
All compact amplifiers from Kathrein can be monitored with the
compact HMS transponder TVM 840 and the Kathrein KOM (Kathrein
Operating Maintenance) system as well as with other systems, which
comply with the HMS standard.
Technical data
Type
Order no.
Forward path
Frequency range
Nominal gain
Impedance
Return loss to 40 MHz
Adjustment range of attenuation input
Adjustement range of attenuation interstage
Adjustment range of equalisation at input
Typ. output level 1) for 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio
CENELEC plan flat, CSO4)/CTB
10 dB slope CSO 4)/CTB
Typ. noise figure 2)
Pilot control
Frequency range
Return path 3)
Frequency range
Geneal
Interfering radiation accord. to EN 50083-2
Voltage supply
Power draw
Max. remote feed current
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
VGP 8038
Remote fed
24410021
MHz
dB
Ω
dB
dB
dB
dB
47-862/85-862
38
75
≥ 18 –1.5/Okt.
0-10
0-5
0-4
dBµV
dBµV
dB
120/115
116/113
6,5
MHz
420-670
MHz
5-30/5-65
dBpW
< 20
V~
28-90
W
20-23
A
6
mm 218 x 172 x 142
kg
3.0
1) Measurement conditions: CENELEC channel plan, 42 channels, output level:
110 dBµV, calculated values
2) Equalisation and attenuation = 0 dB, zero card on loop-through input for
450/606/862 MHz, typical values
3) With return path module VGR 30 or VGR 31
4) For channel 2 (47-54 MHz) 3 dB less
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Return path module
Type
Order no.
Frequency range forward path MHz
Frequency range return path MHz
Gain
dB
Typ. noise figure
dB
VGR 00 VGR 30
232144 232194
47-862 47-862
5-30
25
5.5
VGR 31
232195
85-862
5-65
25
5.5
Monitoring transponder
Type
TVM 801/V
TVM 840/V
Order no.
26210005
26210015
Protocol
Kathrein proprietor
HMS
Element Management KOM (Kathrein Operating KOM (Kathrein Operating
System (EMS)
and Maintenace)
and Maintenace) or
other, HMS compliant,
EMS-System
EVK 205 L – Network termination
unit for interactive HFC networks
Technical data
Type
Order no.
Transmission range
Gain
Decoupling
Noise figure
The EVK 205 L from Kathrein is an active network termination unit
for interactive HFC networks, which has been designed for indoor use
and allows the installation of up to five further modem sockets.
During power failure, the voltage supply is passively passed through
an output (Lifeline function).
The frequency ranges are 5-65 MHz for the return path and 85-862
MHz for the forward path. In the forward path, the EVK 205 L has
different amplifications and slopes for adapting to different cable
lengths. In the return path, the gain is typically 1 dB on all outputs.
The output levels are > 84 dBµV (at 60 dB CSO) for the forward
path and > 105 dB dBµV (at 60 dB IM2 and IM3) for the return
path.
With a variable attenuator in the forward path, the EVK 205 L can
be adjusted to different level ratios. All RF connections are found on
the bottom of the unit and are executed in F standard. The voltage
supply is delivered via an external power supply unit. The power
consumption is less than 5 watts.
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
IO z IO1
Mains operation
IO z IO1
Passive bypass 1)
IO z IO2
Cable equaliser
IO z IO3
Cable equaliser
IO z IO4
Cable equaliser
IO z IO5
IO1 –IO5 z I0
IO z IO2
IO1–IO4 y
z IO2 –IO 5
IO z IO2
IO2 z IO
EVK 205 L
25810002
Return Forward path
5-65
85-862
0
0
–1
–1
2
2-7
2
2–5
1
1-3
1
1
≥ 25
≥ 30
≥ 30
≥ 30
dB
≤5
Max. operating IO z IO2
level 2)
60-dB-CSO
60-dB-CTB
dBµV
dBµV
–
–
Max. admissible
output level 3)
60-dB-IM2
60-dB-IM2
dBµV
dBµV
Typ. 105
Typ. 105
Input level density
CINR 4)
IO2 z IO
55-dB-spacing
dynamic range
dBµV/Hz
dB
Typ. - 3
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Nominal impedance
Ω
RF connections IO z IO5
≥ 84
≥ 87
–
–
75
F-socket
Admissible input rated voltage
V~
230
Primary rated voltage
Ω
<5
Dimensions (W x H x D)
mm
155 x 85 x 32
1) Without power supply (Lifeline)
2) 42 channels, CENELEC plan, EN 50083-3
3) 60 dB IM 3 (EN 50083-5), 60 dB IM 2 (EN 50083-3)
4) CINR at 55 dB spacing (EN 50083-3/A1, sect. 4.7)
EVOD 100 – Optical network
termination unit for FttH networks
Future multimedia applications will set very high demands on the
transmission bandwidth and the reliability of an access network.
Along with telecommunication and internet applications, video and
audio oriented applications as well as graphically intensive network
games, in particular, lead to an increasing bandwidth demand per
subscriber. This very high bandwidth demand can only be fulfilled
in the medium term with one fibre to the home (FttH) networkarchitecture.
The EVOD 100 is an optical network termination unit for FttH
networks. It consists of an optical receiver for electrical conversion
of analogue optically modulated signals of the forward path as well
as an Ethernet transceiver according to the 100 Base-S or
100 Base-F standard.
On the subscriber side, it has a F-output for coaxial cabling within
the apartment as well as a 100 Base-T Ethernet interface for
connection of a data network. The housing is suitable for installation
within the apartment or a distribution box.
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EVOD 100 – Optical network
termination unit for FttH networks
Technical data
Type
Order no.
Optical receiver
Optical wavelengths
Optical return loss
Optical input power
Response
Equivalent
input noise current
Optical transceiver
Optical wavelengths
Optical output power
Optical input power
Distribution length
of optical network
EVOD 100
25810003
nm
dB
dBm
dBm
A/W
A/W
pA/√Hz
= 1310 nm
= 1550 nm
= 1310 nm
= 1550 nm
Max. gain
nm
Transmitter1)/receiver
dBm avg.
Transmitter
dBm avg.
Receiver
km
Multimode fibre
1300-1600
≥ 30
-7 to -4
-7,5 to –4,5
≥ 0,8
≥ 0,85
≤7
1270-1380
–16
–33.5
≤2
Transmitter (Upstream)
Operating frequency range
Modulation
Symbol rate
Cable bandwidth
Output level
Secondary radiation
Error correction
Network properties
Application protocol
Network management
Securtiy
Addressing
Embedded MTA
Connections
To PC
Telephone connection
To CATV network
LEDs
General
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Ambient temperature range
Humidity
Emission
Immunity
Safety
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Return loss 2)
Max. output level
Nominal impedance
Input AC voltage
Max. power loss
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Connections
Optical input
TVR
Rx (100 Base-F)
Tx (100 Base-F)
MHz
dBµV
dB
dBµV
dBµV
Ω
V≈
W
mm
Transmission range
At Popt (nominal)
and OMI = 4,5 %
80-862 MHz
60-dB-CSO 3)
60-dB-CTB
47-862
78 ± 1
≥ 16.5
– 1.5/Oct.
≥ 84
≥ 87
75
Uprim
230
Primary
11
150 x 139 x 33
100 Base-T
SC/APC
F female
MT-RJ
MT-RJ
RJ-45
1) Typical average frequency of the transmitters: 1308 nm
2) Return loss according to EN 50083-3
3) 42 channels, CENELEC channel plan according to EN 50083-3
New cable modem for data and VolP
Technical data
Type
Order no.
Receiver (Downstream)
Operating frequency range
Modulation
Bit rate
Cable bandwidth
Input impedance
Input level
Error correction
TVR output
Output level,TVR
DCM 400
26210025
MHz
QAM
MHz
Ω
dBµV
108–862
16, 32, 64, 128, 256
41, 712/55, 616 Mbit/Sec.
8
75
45–75
Reed Solomon/Trellis,
Acc. to Euro DOCSIS 1.1
MHz
5-65
QPSK/16 QAM
MSymb/Sec. 0.16 – 0.32 – 0.64 – 1.28 – 2.56
MHz
0.2 – 0.4 – 0.8 – 1.6 – 3.2
dBµV
70-120 (QPSK), 70-117 (16-QAM)
Acc. to EuroDOCSIS 1.1
Acc. to EuroDOCSIS 1.1
■ DCM 400
The DCM 400 is a new VolP (Voice over Internet Protocol) cable
modem from Kathrein. It conforms with the EuroDOCSIS 1.1
standard, and the integrated MTA complies with the PacketCable
standard. The DCM 400 can therefore be used in combination with
each telephony solution, which complies with the PacketCable
standard.
Along with an Ethernet and USB interface, the modem has two a/b
interfaces for connecting analogue end units for telephony and fax
applications (POTS).
SNMP, TFTP, DHCP, TOD
SNMP-Agent
Embedded baseline privacy
Max. 16 Mac addresses per modem
PacketCable compliant
IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T, USB 1.1
RJ 11 (2 times) for A/B line
F-socket
Power, Cable, PC, Data,Test
mm
°C
%
155 x 70 x 185
0–40
10-90, non-condensing
EN 55022, Class B
EN 55024
EN 60950
The encryption of the data flow ensures safety from interception.
The voltage supply of the DCM 400 is delivered via an external
power supply unit. The VolP cable modem can also be optionally
equipped with a battery backup, which means that telephone conversations are possible even after a power failure.
Upgrading occurs by software downloading via the HFC network.
The VolP cable modem is designed for in-house use and can be used
as a table unit or mounted on the wall.
New cable modem
for data and VolP
■ DCM 30
Another data only cable modem from Kathrein is the DCM 30, which
complies with the North American DOCSIS standard with a frequency
range of 5–42 MHz for the return path and 88–860 MHz for the
forward path as well as a cable bandwidth of 6 MHz.
Other than this, the unit is identical to the EuroDOCSIS variant
DCM 40.
■ DCM 40
Technical data
The DCM 40 from Kathrein is a data-only cable modem and
complies with the European EuroDOCSIS 1.1 standard with a
frequency range of 5–65 MHz for the return path and 112–862 MHz
for the forward path as well as a channel bandwidth of 8 MHz.
Type
Order no.
Receiver (Downstream)
Operating frequency range
Modulation
Bit rate
Cable bandwidth
Input impedance
Input level
Error correction
It has a Ethernet and USB interface. The voltage supply is delivered
via an external power supply unit. The power draw during operation
is less than 9 watts.
The encryption of the data flow ensures safety from interception.
DCM 40
26210024
MHz
QAM
MHz
Ω
dBµV
Upgrading occurs by software downloading via the HFC network.
A USB and Ethernet connection cable is included in the scope
of delivery of the modem.
Sender (Upstream)
Operating frequency range
Modulation
Symbol rate
Cable bandwidth
Output level
Secondary radiation
Error correction
Network properties
Application protocols
Network management
Security
Addressing
Embedded MTA
Connections
To PC
To CATV network
LEDs
Electrical data
Power supply
General
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Ambient temperature range
Humidity
Emission
Immunity
Safety
108–862
64, 256
41, 712/55, 616 Mbit/Sec.
8
75
45–75
Reed Solomon/Trellis,
Acc. to Euro DOCSIS 1.1
MHz
5–65
QPSK/16 QAM
MSymb/Sec. 0.16 – 0.32 – 0.64 – 1.28 – 2.56
MHz
0.2 – 0.4 – 0.8 – 1.6 – 3.2
dBµV
70-120 (QPSK), 70-117 (16-QAM)
Acc. to EuroDOCSIS 1.1
Acc. to EuroDOCSIS 1.1
SNMP, TFTP, DHCP, TOD
SNMP-Agent
Embedded baseline privacy
Max. 16 Mac addresses per modem
PacketCable compliant
IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T, USB 1.1
F-socket
Power, Cable, PC, Data,Test
230 V/AC/
< 9 W (external AC/DC adapter)
mm
°C
%
155 x 70 x 185
0–40
10-90, non-condensing
EN 55022, Class B
EN 55024
EN 60950
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New DWDM technology
in the compact receiver platform
At the ANGA Cable exhibition in Cologne, Kathrein introduced for the
first time its DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplex) return
path transmitter for the known ORA 820 compact receiver platform.
With the help of this technology, up to 16 optical wavelengths per
glass fibre can be transmitted. Due to the multiple usage of the
fibres, the number of required glass fibres in the modern, strongly
segmented HFC networks is significantly reduced. Kathrein introduces
this technology into the area of compact receivers with the return
path transmitter series OSR 60E-W20 to OSR 60E-W16.
All return path transmitters are suitable for signal transmission in the
frequency range from 5 to 400 MHz and distinguish themselves with
their high transmitter power of 9 dBm. The used wavelength-raster
fully complies with the requirements of the ITU (International
Telecommunication Union) and is suitable for transmission of up
to 16 optical wavelengths per fibre. Broadband signal feeding
(5-400 MHz) is possible via the separate broadband input.
CATV 862 MHz amplifier points
Kathrein has further developed its CATV modular system technology
and sets the standards with regards to cascading capabilities of
amplifier points once again. Existing CATV networks can be quickly
and economically retrofitted using the CATV modular technology,
and with the system technology from Kathrein, cascades with up to
20 coaxial amplifier points (CATV 450) can be set up in 862 MHz
coaxial cascades.
The „long“ 862 MHz coaxial cascade is possible by the conversion of
an innovative concept for the A/B-line amplifier module,TVB 812 K,
with the highest dynamic range, lowest possible residual noise and
lowest hum in the frequency response. The range of signals for the
subscriber can be extended with this system technology to provide
a large number of digital and interactive channels.
The migration to a proper network segmentation can be achieved at
any time by extending the coaxial amplifier point to an optimal
transceiver module.
New cable box for LCD 90 and LCD 95
With the winding box for both known coaxial cable types, LCD 90
and LCD 95, Kathrein offers its customers a new and handy packing
unit with 250 m cable length along with the disposable spool
(100 m) and the disposable cylinder (500 m).
In conjunction with the winding mechanism, the meter markings on
the PVC outer cover make it easier for the specialist installer to sell
shorter cable lengths in the shops. The light weight of ca. 11 kg
makes the box easily transportable by only one person for use at
construction sites and allows an easy, non-twisting wind-up of the
cable. The impedance is 75 Ω for both cable types; the inner
conductors are made of 1.33 Ø copper, and the insulation is made
of physical foam Cell-PE (Ø : 4.8 mm). The difference between the
two is simply the outer conductor construction. The LCD 95 complies
with the requirements of the Class A with a screening factor
of > 90 dB.
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EXHIBITIONS
NAB 2002
exhibition in Las Vegas
New products in the area of digital, terrestrial television set the
activities at the world-wide largest specialist exhibition of the
American association of broadcasting companies, which Kathrein has
repeatedly participated in together with the subsidiary companies,
Kathrein Inc. Scala Division and SIRA, Milan.
The NAB 2002 has proven to be an important platform for presenting innovations in the area of transmitting and receiving antenna
technology to specialists and thus emphasising the competence as
a system and full provider.
In the North American region, the Kathrein group of companies
manufactures and sells predominately high-tech products for television and radio equipment, along with components and antennas for
radio networks and communication systems from Medford, Oregon.
This opens the doors to the markets in Indonesia, India, Nigeria and
Taiwan from America. Contracts have already been signed and sealed
for radio, transmitting and antenna systems in this new market.
TELEXPO 2002 exhibition in Sao Paulo
The Kathrein subsidiary company, KATHREIN Mobilcom Brazil, presented the
newest products from the area of mobile communications in the framework
of a Bavarian shared exhibition stand at this year’s TELEXPO exhibition in Sao
Paulo. The international specialised audience was highly interested in the latest
antenna technology from the parent company in Rosenheim, as well as the
innovative antenna products from the area of indoor distribution.
After the introduction of the GSM standard in Brazil, telephoning will also be
possible with European GSM cellular phones in Brazil as of 2003. Kathrein
is well positioned for this emerging mobile communication network with the
product array. The network operators and system providers in Brazil, like
Ericsson and Nokia, are already for the most part supplied with antennas by
local production from Sao Paulo.
The market leadership with over 40 percent of the market shares in the mobile
communication sector in Brazil also proves to be an important springboard for
the South American region.
INFORMATICA, Havana
Kathrein was the only German exhibitor at this year’s Informatica in Havana
with the main topics relating to information technology, information means
and networks for data transmission.The German ambassador in Cuba,
Dr. Bernd Wulffen, who paid a visit at the largest communications exhibition
in South America, was impressed with the supply of high-tech products from
Rosenheim. Wulffen was extremely excited, that a company like Kathrein
realised the chances in the Cuban market, which reflects in a market share
of near 100%.
Above all, the know-how, high product quality as well as professional order
management convinced the state customer in Cuba, Copextel, to hand over
the entire national supply of antennas to the hands of the antenna
specialists in Rosenheim.
In regards to the strong efforts of Cuba (with a population of 12 million,
115,000 m 2 area) to continue pushing the tourism in the country, it is
necessary to make a suitable infrastructure for the entire telecommunication.
All important tourist centres should be supplied with antennas by the end
of 2002, in order to be able to easily transmit telephone
conversations between Cuba and Europe according to the
European GSM.
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ANGA Cable
exhibition in Cologne
cable networks and the conversion of in-house
networks into multimedia compatible transmitting
systems.
At the Kathrein exhibiting stand, the synergy effect
between Kathrein and Grundig was reflected for
the first time in the exhibition area. Grundig,
which Prof. Dr. Kathrein owns 89% of its shares
and has the option for the remaining 11%, and
Kathrein shared the stand area. Each company
presented a separate company-specific presentation, while sharing the interior for service and
meeting purposes.
Many informative and interesting conversations
about the future of the cable networks in Germany
and the potential in the competition with other
networks could be held with cable network
operators and specialist technicians.
At this year’s ANGA Cable in Cologne, the most important specialist
exhibition for cable, satellite and multimedia of the Association of
Private Cable Network Operators, Kathrein presented its new products from the areas of satellite receiving technology and broadband
networks.
The ANGA Cable has developed in the past years in to the most
important specialist exhibition in the area of cable, satellite and
multimedia due to the continuously increasing exhibitors and visitors.
Because of this positive result, Kathrein will also participate at this
exhibtion in the upcoming year.
Numerous visitors visited the Kathrein stand, along with the FDP
party leader, Dr. Guido Westerwelle see left in the picture above and
the technical director of the Bavarian Radio Broadcasting, director
Herbert Tillmann, who were informed about new technical products
by Prof. Dr. Kathrein.
In 2002, Dieter Heitmair, Kathrein product director for broadband
communication systems, quoted a clearly increasing interest of
visitors in comparison to the previous years. The accompanying
specialist presentations and discussions made a growing international
orientation of the exhibition visible.
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The main topics included analogue and digital satellite receiving
systems, set-top boxes, modems, possibilities for retrofitting CATV