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 Headend technology I Contents I 3

The Broadband Cable Market 4

Operational principle 6

System overview 8

UFOcompact plus® 11

UFOmini 31

UFOnano 35

Technical data 39
4 I Headend technology I The Broadband Cable Market
 Headend technology I The Broadband Cable Market I 5

The Broadband Cable Market

Modern cable networks transfer enormous amounts of data and TV signal distribution and the IP-based network technology.
not only enable fast Internet access and telephony but also top IP streaming technology enables IPTV in many fields of application,
quality TV and radio reception. Kathrein headend systems provide e.g. hotel TV. Multistandard capable headend modules (DVB-S/
for the future-proof feeding of TV signals into different sized cable S2/T/T2/C) ensure that the cable network can be adapted to the
networks. Innovation, flexibility and numerous possible combinations continuous modifications in programme broadcasting. Another
are the convincing features of the individual modules. Kathrein important aspect are the considerably reduced energy costs.
headend systems fill the gap between the conventional coaxial
6 I Headend technology I Operating principle

Operating principle IP-Streamer

DVB-C/-T/-IPTV

Decoding module
UFZ 896
Serial (programme splitting)

out

Power Status
Reset
1 2

in
LAN 1
out out out

Parallel (Redundance)
Test LAN 2
-2,5dB

USB 1
out
0V DC
USB 2

Fault
Power
in in in

4 4 4
3 4

5 6

230V~
50-60Hz
3 3 3

437W

2 2 2

1 1 1

UFN 800

UFO 878 UFZ 89 6 UFO 874 UFO 844

8 x transmodulator module

out
MATRIX

in
4

UFO 874

Multiplexing

out

MUX
MATRIX

MUX
in
4

UFO 874

out

MUX
MATRIX

out

in
4

MUX
3

UFO 878

MUX
out

in

MUX
1

UFO 858
UFO 878
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out
MATRIX

in
4

UFO 874

4 x transmodulator
EDGE-QAM

1 2

out out out out out

Software USW 800

in in in in

4 4 4 4
3 4

5 6

3 3 3 3

2 2 2 2

1 1 1 1

UFO 836 UFO 876 UFZ 89 6 UFO 858 UFO 876/MX UFO 834

Monitoring with SNMP

Modules with
multi-standard front-ends
MATRIX

Channel splitting
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System overview
UFOcompact plus®

UFOcompact plus® is the new headend system combining

Special Features
innovation and tradition in a way that is totally unique. It provides
the user with a sound technological foundation for meeting ▪▪Modular, expandable and future-proof headend system
current and future signal processing challenges. The ability
▪▪Simultaneous reception of any DVB standard
to continue using existing UFO®compact modules in the new (DVB-S/S2/T/T2/C/IP)
environment increases their system performance and affords
users a seamless transition to the very latest headend technology. ▪▪Completely flexible input, output and baseband
configuration
In future, functions which previously had to be realised from start
to finish in special devices will be able to be performed efficiently and ▪▪Remultiplex
cost-effectively in the complete system; an example of such a
▪▪Flexible serial or parallel decoding and recoding
function would be the decoding and recoding of the transport
streams of transmodulator modules in conjunction with the UFZ 896 ▪▪Cross-module functions
six-way CI module. This range of functions will be significantly
▪▪High level of energy efficiency
expanded even further a little down the line, with the addition of
more special modules such as encoders, IP modules or universal ▪▪Low-noise fan with a very long service life
interface modules for data exchange. The durable aluminium
▪▪NIT generation and adjustments/change options
die-cast housing offers outstanding thermal properties, whilst
at the same time, the new UFOcompact plus® modules are ▪▪LCN wizard, support for several LCN standards
(NorDig, IEC 62216 and FRAN SAT PRO)
characterised by a particularly low level of power consumption.
▪▪Ten hot-swap insert positions
▪▪Remote configuration via USW 800 PC software
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UFOmini

The UFOmini headend family facilitates the combined reception of

Special Features
DVB-S, S2, T, T2 and C signals by means of eight multi-standard
frontends. The standalone headend in a compact design also ▪▪All-in-one solution
offers a six-way decoding option (CI) and eight flexibly adjustable
▪▪Simultaneous reception of any DVB standards
output channels in DVB-C or DVB-T. What's more, UFOmini is (DVB-S/-S2/-T/-T2/-C)
characterised by a very high level of energy efficiency and a remote
configuration option. Additional baseband signal processing ▪▪Completely flexible input, output and baseband
configuration
with a channel filter, NIT, support for various LCN standards and
the flexible decoding option all add up to a product with a very ▪▪Fanless design (no noise)
wide field of application. The UFOmini components, which can
▪▪Remote feeding for LNBs and active DVB-T antennas
all be combined with one another, are as follows:
▪▪ UFO 83 – eight output channels in DVB-T ▪▪Six CI slots for flexible individual or serial decoding
▪▪ UFO 87 – eight output channels in DVB-C ▪▪Country-specific pre-programming
▪▪ UFO 83/CI – eight output channels in DVB-T
with six CI slots ▪▪High level of energy efficiency (34-46 W)
▪▪ UFO 87/CI – eight output channels in DVB-C ▪▪Remote configuration via USW 800 PC software
with six CI slots
▪▪LCN wizard, support for several LCN standards
(NorDig, IEC 62216 and FRANSAT PRO)

▪▪NIT generation
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UFOnano

The third system is the inexpensive, yet fully technically developed,

Special Features
UFOnano standalone headend, which offers a number of advan-
tages specifically when modernising existing properties. Really ▪▪All-in-one solution
simple programming thanks to channel packages and a pre-set
▪▪Unbeatable price-performance ratio
programme list mean that installation and commissioning are
complete in the blink of an eye. UFOnano facilitates a transmodu- ▪▪Ideal when modernising existing properties
(replacement for PAL)
lation (FTA) from eight x DVB-S/-S2 to eight x QAM. With a typical
power consumption of 20 watts, the headend with a built-in power ▪▪Very low power consumption (typically 20 W)
supply unit is extremely energy-efficient. The fact that it is pre-
programmed when delivered means it can be used without any
▪▪Fanless design (no noise)
further configuration work. Once it is mounted and connected, ▪▪Pre-programming of TV channels
the major German-language TV channels and radio stations will
▪▪Simple programming thanks to channel packages
be available immediately via Astra 19.2° East. This headend is
primarily used in small hotels and guest houses.
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The UFOcompact plus®

signal processing system

System description 12

The UFOcompact plus® modules 17

▪▪ UFG 810 17

▪▪ UFN 800, UFX 800 18

▪▪ UFO 878/874 19

▪▪ UFO 836/876 20

▪▪ UFO 836 MX/UFO 876 MX 21

▪▪ UFO 834 22

▪▪ UFO 844 23

▪▪ UFO 828/858 24

▪▪ UFZ 896 25

▪▪ UFZ 800, UVO 830 26

▪▪ USW 800 27

▪▪ UFZ 810, UFW 800 28

▪▪ UFX 100 29

Connection example 30
12 I Headend technology I UFOcompact plus® signal processing system

System description

The UFOcompact plus® is the Kathrein headend system that UFG 810 base unit/module carrier
provides the user with a sound technological foundation for The central element is the UFG 810 base unit/module carrier.
meeting current and future signal processing challenges. With Not only is power supplied via the passive data/control backplane,
its completely flexible input and output channel configuration, but this part also enables the modules to communicate with
this system is really well suited to medium-sized and large one another. UFG 810 offers a total of 13 insert positions, ten of
cable networks. Digital signal processing and transmodulation of which are intended to accommodate any headend modules the
the transport streams are realised with the very latest FPGA user wants. The output coupler is specified as up to 1 GHz and
technology. Transport stream routing is carried out via the allows for simple, aesthetically pleasing cabling. At the same
backplane, making it possible to use common functions from time, the backplane facilitates the transmission of DVB transport
module to module. The USW 800 software provides a user- streams between all the inserted modules. The UFX 800 central
friendly interface; programming is either performed locally on control module and the UFN 800 power supply unit are included
site or by remote access over a TCP/IP connection via an with the UFG 810. The UVO 830 line amplifier can also be inserted
existing LAN/WAN infrastructure. as an option, thus making additional amplifiers superfluous. A
lockable housing cover protects the base unit/module carrier
from unauthorised access, whilst a durable, low-noise fan assembly,
whose function is continuously monitored from a central location,
ensures that the complex electronics benefit from a long service
life.
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UFX 800 central control module UFZ 896 decoding module

UFX 800 is the control interface for the inserted modules. It features The UFZ 896 features six slots for CA modules, which are flexibly
two Fast Ethernet ports for managing and cascading several supplied with transport streams by means of baseband data
installations without an external switch. The powerful control bus exchange with neighbouring modules. What's more, the CA
ensures that communication with the installation components modules can be connected in parallel and series. With parallel
happens fast, making it possible to have a simple and time-saving decoding, two CA modules can be operated redundantly: in this
system configuration, even when several UFG 810 units are configuration, if one CA module malfunctions, the system switches
being cascaded. The built-in LED acts as a status indicator. The to the other (redundant) CA module automatically and corrects
software of the modules can be updated via remote configuration the error automatically too. With serial decoding, transport
or via the two USB ports. streams can be decoded in pre-determined programme blocks by
up to three CI modules connected one after the other. The flexible
UVO 830 output amplifier CAM connection technique increases decoding capacity, which
The UVO 830, which can be inserted as an option, is able to reduces the number of frontends required in the transmodulators
provide four adjustable pre-emphases. Even under high channel too.
loading, the outstanding dynamic range is very impressive. All
output channels can be measured without interruption at the USW 800 software
test socket on the front. The amplifier is set up via the UFX 800 USW 800 is used to configure UFOcompact plus® installations.
control module, using the USW 800 software. It provides user-friendly transponder and channel search functions
based on built-in satellite channel lists. A central and high-
UFN 800 power supply unit performance software update function for all components keeps
The UFN 800 is characterised by a high degree of efficiency of the modules up to date at all times. Cross-module system functions
over 92%. A status LED provides information on the condition of the (e.g. CI or MUX) have been designed flexibly and clearly. USW 800
power supply unit if an automatic over-temperature switch-off offers special functions for efficiently managing large systems
occurs. It is easy to replace, since it is front-panel installed. with many installations, such as favourites lists, offline configuration
and the use of configuration templates

Routing of all RF levels in the input matrix

frontend
input

Each front end can

be flexibly fed by all
physical inputs
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Multiplexing
UFO 878
UFO 876/MX
UFO 828

Modules with multi-standard frontends Multiplexing

Multi-standard frontends give users the option of receiving a range Multiplexer modules feature six MUX blocks, each of which
of different DVB standards (DVB-S/S2/C/T and T2) combined. multiplexes three different input transport streams into one output
transport stream. The input transport streams can be obtained
Transport stream routing flexibly from the multiplexer module and from the neighbouring
Data volumes can be processed at a speed of up to 10 Gbps on modules. This enables services from different transport stream
the backplane. Depending on the incoming transponder, transport sources (DVB-S2/-S/-C/-T/-T2 and -IPTV) to be combined, filtered
stream routing enables encoded channels to be decoded by and fed into the cable network.
the UFZ 896 neighbouring module (serial or parallel decoding)
and sent back to the original module. Another advantage of Monitoring with SNMP (in the pipeline)
transport stream routing is that input data streams of all types All available headend parameters can be monitored in real time
(DVB-S2/S/C/T/T2 and/or IPTV) from up to three neighbouring using the UFX 800. Operators maintain a comprehensive overview
modules can be combined, processed (multiplexing) and output of functions at all times and are well informed about the overall
to the cable network together in DVB-C or DVB-T. status of the headend.
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The transmodulators at a glance

UFOcompact plus® modules

UFOcompact plus® enables a wide range of TV signals to be They have been designed with push-pull technology, are capable
processed in a very small space. The transmodulators feature four of hot plugging and feature voltage and temperature sensors
RF inputs, followed by a broadband RF matrix with DiSEqC TM
too. A status LED informs the user of the modules’ operating
capability for internally splitting the signals in a completely flexible condition at a glance.
way. Powerful channel and PID filters, combined with the available
multiplex function, ensure maximum flexibility. All modules are
characterised by a particularly low level of power consumption.

UFO 874  Page 19 UFO 878  Page 19

4-way transmodulator 8-way transmodulator
DVB-S/-S2 – DVB-C (J.83A) DVB-S/-S2 – DVB-C (J.83A)

UFO 836  page 20 UFO 876  Page 20

6-way multistandard transmodulator 6-way multi-standard transmodulator
DVB-S2/-T2/-C – DVB-T DVB-S2/-T2/-C – DVB-C (J.83A)
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UFO 836/MX  Page 21 UFO 876/MX  Page 21

6-way multi-standard transmodulator/multiplexer 6-way multi-standard transmodulator/multiplexer
DVB-S2/-T2/-C – DVB-T DVB-S2/-T2/-C – DVB-C (J.83A)

UFO 834  Page 22 UFO 844  Page 23

4-way transmodulator 4-way IP streamer
DVB-S/-S2 – DVB-T multi-DVB – DVB-IPTV

UFO 828  Page 24 UFO 858  Page 24

8-way transmodulator 8-way transmodulator
DVB-IPTV – DVB-C (J.83) DVB-IPTV – DVB-T
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The UFOcompact plus® modules

Base unit UFG 810 Features

▪▪Installation height:
Basic unit/module carrier with ten insert positions Nine RUs for wall mounting
Includes a power supply unit (UFN 800), backplane, central control module (UFX 800), or 19" rack
fan unit, passive output coupler and cover.
▪▪Fully pre-assembled with
power supply unit (UFN 800),
Features
output coupler, cover and
Ten hot-plug insert positions for UFOcompact plus® modules. Three dedicated hot-plug control module (UFX 800)
system insert positions for the power supply unit (UFN 800), control module (UFX 800)
and extensions (UVO 830 and so on) UFO® compact series modules can be installed and
operated via the UFZ 800 adapter. Modules are supplied with power and communicate with
one another via the high-speed backplane. Safe heat dissipation is ensured thanks to
two energy-saving, monitored fans and optimised air ducting over the modules'
cooling elements. Ample free space at the bottom of the base unit/module carrier for
laying the cables of the external leads and the adapter.
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Power supply unit for UFOcompact plus® base units Features

UFN 800 ▪▪High degree of efficiency:
> 92%
Features
▪▪ Power supply unit for use in UFOcompact plus® base units/module carriers ▪▪Capable of operating
redundantly
(supplied with the UFG 810 base unit/module carrier, ON 20610122)
▪▪ Easy to replace thanks to being installed at the front of UFOcompact plus® ▪▪Front LED status display
base units/module carriers
▪▪ Automatic overtemperature switch-off
▪▪ Low peak inrush current < 20 A

UFN 800

Central control module

UFX 800 Features

Features ▪▪Flexible IP configuration

(IPV 4/IPV 6, DHCP,
▪▪ Central control module for controlling all channel units in the UFOcompact plus ®
zeroconf)
signal processing system in conjunction with the USW 800 software
(supplied with the UFG 810 base unit/module carrier, ON 20610122) ▪▪Two USB ports
▪▪ Two Fast Ethernet ports for managing and cascading several installations (e.g. for software updates)
without an external switch
▪▪Remote software update
▪▪ Management interface with a high level of performance thanks to parallel for modules
communication; also the interface to the inserted UFO® compact modules
▪▪ Power ON reset for UFOcompact plus® series modules

UFX 800
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4/8-way transmodulator DVB-S(2) – DVB-C (J.83A) Features

UFO 878, UFO 874 ▪▪Comprehensive baseband
signal processing with,
Features e.g. extended channel filter
▪▪ 8-way (UFO 878)/4-way (UFO 874) transmodulator DVB-S/S2 – DVB-C functionality
(QPSK/8PSK – QAM) ▪▪Four/eight DVB-C-compliant
▪▪ Flexible baseband data exchange with neighbouring modules, e.g. UFZ 896 for output channels (J.83A)
decoding
▪▪High level of energy
▪▪ Outstanding data (MER ≥ 45 dB) through direct implementation as an FPGA solution efficiency, power
▪▪ Four sat IF inputs with DiSEqCTM1.0 functionality for sat multi-switches, flexibly consumption:
Typ. 14/24 W to 12 V
distributable across four/eight frontends

Input Front End Base Band Output

4x 8x Programme 8x
DiSEqC™ DVB-S/S2 filter DVB-C

NIT
Build

CAT
ajustment
Special features

LCN
Fit
Hot-plug

3.0 Watt/QAM TS
Routing

Energy
efficient

Thermal
cut-off

UFO 878

Input Front End Base Band Output

4x 4x Programme 4x
DiSEqC™ DVB-S/S2 filter DVB-C UFO 878 UFO 874

NIT
Build

CAT
ajustment
Special features

LCN
Fit
Hot-plug

3.5 Watt/QAM TS
Routing

Energy
efficient

Thermal
cut-off

UFO 874
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4/6-way transmodulator Features

DVB-S2/T2/C – DVB-C (J.83A)/DVB-T ▪▪Outstanding data (MER
UFO 836, UFO 876 ≥ 45 dB) through direct
implementation as an FPGA
Features solution
▪▪ 4/6-way transmodulator DVB-S2/T2/C – DVB-C (J.83A)/DVB-T transmodulator
▪▪Comprehensive baseband
with four-way multi-standard frontend and maximum six
signal processing with,
▪▪ DVB-compliant output channels: e.g. extended channel filter
· UFO 876: six output channels in DVB-C (J.83A) functionality
· UFO 836: six output channels in DVB-T
▪▪High level of energy
▪▪ Flexible baseband data exchange with neighbouring modules, e.g. UFZ 896 for efficiency, power
decoding consumption:
▪▪ Four sat IF/terr./cable inputs with DiSEqCTM1.0 functionality for sat multi-switches, Typically 16/18 W to 12 V
flexibly distributable across four frontends

Input Front end Baseband Output

4x 4 x DVB-S(2)/ Programme 6x
DiSEqC™ -T(2)/-C filter DVB-T

NIT
Build

CAT
ajustment
Special features

LCN
Fit
Hot-plug

2.5 Watt/COFDM TS
Routing

Energy
efficient

Thermal
cut-off

UFO 836

Eingang Frontend Baseband Output

4x 4 x DVB- Programme 6x
UFO 836 UFO 876
DiSEqC™ S2/-T2/-C filter DVB-C

NIT-
Build

CAT-
ajustment
Special features

LCN
Fit
Hot-plug

2.5 Watt/QAM TS
Routing

Energy-
efficient

Thermal
cut-off

UFO 876
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4/6-way transmodulator/multiplexer Features

DVB-S(2)/T(2)/C – DVB-C (J.83A)/DVB-T ▪▪Outstanding data (MER
UFO 836/MX, UFO 876/MX ≥ 45 dB) through direct
implementation as an FPGA
Features solution
▪▪ 4/6-way transmodulator/multiplexer DVB-S2/T2/C – DVB-C (J.83A)/DVB-T
▪▪Comprehensive baseband
transmodulator with four-way multi-standard frontend and maximum six
signal processing with,
DVB-compliant output channels: e.g. extended channel filter
· UFO 836/MX: six output channels in DVB-T functionality
· UFO 876/MX: six output channels in DVB-C (J.83A)
▪▪High level of energy
▪▪ 3-in-1 MUX per output channel: efficiency, power
· Enables three freely selectable input transport streams (frontend or neighbouring consumption:
modules) to be multiplexed per output channel Typically 19 W to 12 V
· PSI/SI MUX provides the completely new configuration of PAT, SDT, EIT etc.
Flexible baseband data exchange with neighbouring modules, e.g. UFZ 896 for
decoding
▪▪ Four sat IF/terr./cable inputs with DiSEqCTM1.0 functionality for sat multi-switches,
flexibly distributable across four frontends
▪▪ Manually editable SID permits:
· The generation of a channel list (for receivers without LCN)
· The replacement of channels without having to perform another channel search
in the receivers

UFO 836/MX UFO 876/MX

Input Front end Baseband Output Input Front end Baseband Output

4x 4 x DVB-S(2)/ Programme 6x 4x 4 x DVB-S(2)/ Programme 6x

DiSEqC™ -T(2)/-C filter DVB-T DiSEqC™ -T(2)/-C filter DVB-C

NIT NIT
Build Build

CAT CAT
ajustment ajustment
Special features Special features

LCN LCN
Fit Fit
Hot-plug Hot-plug

2.5 Watt/COFDM TS 2.5 Watt/QAM TS

Routing Routing

Energy Energy
efficient efficient
3-in-1
3-in-1-
MUX
MUX
Thermal Thermal
cut-off cut-off

UFO 836/MX UFO 876/MX

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4-way transmodulator DVB-S(2) – DVB-T Features

UFO 834 ▪▪Outstanding data (MER
≥ 45 dB) through direct
Features implementation as an FPGA
▪▪ 4-way transmodulator DVB-S/S2 – DVB-T (QPSK/8PSK – COFDM) solution
▪▪ Flexible baseband data exchange with neighbouring modules, e.g. UFZ 896 for
▪▪Comprehensive baseband
decoding signal processing with,
▪▪ Four inputs with DiSEqC1.0TM functionality for sat multi-switches, flexibly distributable e.g. extended channel filter
across four frontends functionality
▪▪ Four DVB-T-compliant output channels, 47-862 MHz, 2k mode
▪▪High level of energy
efficiency, power
consumption:
typically 14 W to 12 V
Input Front End Base Band Output

4x 4x Programme 4x
DiSEqC™ DVB-S/S2 filter DVB-T

NIT
Build

CAT
ajustment
Special features

LCN
Fit
Hot-plug

3.5 Watt/COFDM TS
Routing

Energy
efficient

Thermal
Switch-off
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4-way IP streamer multi-DVB – DVB-IPTV Features

UFO 844 ▪▪Flexible baseband data
exchange with neighbouring
Features modules, e.g. UFZ 896 for
▪▪ 4-way IP streamer multi-DVB – DVB-IPTV decoding
▪▪ IP streamer with four multi-standard front-ends DVB-S2/T2/C
▪▪Comprehensive baseband
▪▪ Converts multi-standard input signals into 4 x MPTS or 32 x SPTS signal processing with,
▪▪ Four Sat-IF/terr./cable inputs with DiSEqCTM1.0 functionality for sat multi-switches, e.g. extended channel filter
flexibly distributable across four frontends functionality

▪▪High level of energy

efficiency, power
consumption:
Input Front End Base Band Output
Typically 12 W to 12 V
4 x Sat-IF/ 4 x DVB- Programme 6x
Terr./ S2/-T2/-C filter DVB-IPI
DiSEqC™

Matrix
4 to 4
TS
Routing

Special Features

Hot-plug

Energy
efficient

Thermal
Switch-off
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8-way transmodulator DVB-IPTV – DVB-C/DVB-T Features

UFO 828, UFO 858 ▪▪Flexible baseband data
exchange with neighbouring
Features modules, e.g. UFZ 896 for
▪▪ 8-way transmodulator DVB-IPTV – DVB-C (J.83A)/DVB-T (COFDM) decoding
Converts DVB-IPTV input signals into eight output channels in DVB-C/DVB-T:
▪▪Comprehensive baseband
· UFO 828: EDGE-QAM (eight output channels in DVB-C (J.83A))
signal processing with,
· UFO 858: EDGE-COFDM (eight output channels in DVB-T) e.g. extended channel filter
▪▪ Input: 1 GB Ethernet, eight x MPTS or SPTS functionality
▪▪ Outstanding data (MER ≥ 45 dB) through direct implementation as an FPGA solution
▪▪High level of energy
▪▪ Manually editable SID efficiency, power
consumption:
Typically 16/18 W to 12 V

Input Front End Base Band Output

1x Ethernet Programme 8x
GbE UDP/RTP filter DVB-C

NIT
Build

CAT
ajustment
Special features

LCN
Fit
Hot-plug

3.0 Watt/QAM TS
Routing

Energy
efficient

Thermal
Switch-off

UFO 828

Input Front End Base Band Output

1x Ethernet Programme 8x
GbE UDP/RTP filter DVB-T

UFO 828 UFO 858

NIT
Build

CAT
ajustment
Special features

LCN
Fit
Hot-plug

3.0 Watt/COFDM TS
Routing

Energy
efficient

Thermal
Switch-off

UFO 858
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6-way CI module Features

UFZ 896 ▪▪Six CI slots, each intended
to accommodate one CAM
Features
▪▪ Flexible serial connection of up to three CAMs and assignment to input transport ▪▪Flexible baseband data
exchange with neighbouring
streams in order to increase decoding capacity
modules, e.g. UFO 878
▪▪ Flexible parallel operation of up to three CAMs with automatic switching if one CAM
should develop an error in order to increase decoding reliability (redundancy) ▪▪Monitoring of the decoding
▪▪ Each CAM fitted can be individually reset and restarted (power ON reset) or permanently status and automatic
reconfiguration in the event
enabled/disabled
of an error

Baseband Special features

CAM Flexible CAM

Hot Plug
software Info decoding Redundancy

6x Advanced Decoding
CI CAM monitoring Thermal
cut-off

CAM CAM CAM Power

info TS analysis On/Off
Energy
efficient
CAM CAM software CAM
Routing Update Multitype

Default Service
Konfiguration

TS
Routing
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Channel unit adapter

UFZ 800
Features
▪▪ Channel unit adapter for using UFO®compact modules in UFOcompact plus®
signal processing systems:
· Power supplied and control functions performed via the backplane
· All previous functions still available thanks to central control via UFX 800 and USW 800
· Ideal if you want to continue using existing materials when converting installations
▪▪ Adapter is supplied together with the necessary connection leads for UFO®compact
modules as well as fixing materials and the RF connection cable for the output
coupler

Amplifier
UVO 830
Features
▪▪ Amplifier can be inserted into the UFG 810 base unit/module carrier (ON 20610122)
directly
▪▪ Set-up via the UFX 800 central control module in conjunction with the USW 800
software
▪▪ Level and slope range can be set in combination (four suitable pre-emphases)
▪▪ Test socket for the uninterrupted measurement of the output channels at the
▪▪ UFOcompact plus® base unit/module carrier
▪▪ Lightning protection (1.2/50 μs 2 kV) on the output side
▪▪ Excellent dynamic range under high channel loading
 Headend technology I The UFOcompact plus® signal processing system I 27

Central Management Software Features

USW 800 ▪▪Easy remote access via
TCP/IP connection
The USW 800 software is required to operate a UFOcompact plus® or UFOmini signal
processing system and is available to download free of charge for Windows and Linux. ▪▪Supports central software
update for modules

▪▪Offline configuration
and favourite lists for
managing large systems
efficiently (e.g. in the
hospitality sector)

Features
▪▪ For the central control and high-performance set-up of all parameters of the
UFOcompact plus® and UFO® compact modules inserted in the UFOcompact
plus® signal processing system
▪▪ User-friendly interface for easy set-up of the installation by means of wizards
(e.g. NIT/LCN) and tool tips
▪▪ Simplified programming of channel units thanks to the use of channel lists and
configuration templates that can be updated
▪▪ Transfer of saved configurations and channel lists into other installations
28 I Headend technology I The UFOcompact plus® signal processing system

Connection cable “Power Supply Redundancy”

UFZ 810
The connection cable enables power supply redundancy for the UFOcompact plus® headend
system. The connection of two base units (UFG 810) creates a half-load parallel operation.
In the event of an error, a power supply unit takes over the current supply for both base units.
The redundant circuit is activated automatically and seamlessly, ensuring permanent and
safe operation.

Features
▪▪ No image loss owing to power supply redundancy
▪▪ Half-load parallel operation with immediate switch-over in the event of an error
(seamless)
▪▪ Hot-plug capable, power supply units can be exchanged without interrupting
operation
▪▪ High availability
▪▪ Increase of the power supply life by reduction of power

Software option “SNMP Monitoring”

UFW 800
The UFW 800 software extension was developed for the UFOcompact plus® headend system
and is a chargeable software option. This extension provides an SNMP interface through
which all important status parameters such as module status, fan status, signal qualities etc.
of a headend system can be monitored.

Features
▪▪ Provision of an SNMP interface for monitoring a system, comprising a base unit (master)
and, as the case may be, one or more extension units (slaves)
▪▪ The SNMP agent runs exclusively on the base unit
▪▪ The SNMP agent is configured through SNMP. This includes the configuration of the
access control, the SNMPv3 user and the notifications
▪▪ Support of all UFOcompact plus® modules, except UVO 830
 Headend technology I The UFOcompact plus® signal processing system I 29

HDMI-Encoder UFX 100 Main features

▪▪Multifunctional HDMI
encoder
The encoder is the perfect complement for a headend to feed an additional signal from
a DVD player or a set-top box. Using different interfaces to the input (HDMI/YPbPr/S-Video/ ▪▪Full-HD compatible
AV), you can insert also camera signals without problems in the DVB-C/T net. It is easily ▪▪Web management
possible to even play and record your own streams (videos).

Features
▪▪ HDMI Encoder MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 HD/SD
▪▪ Inputs: HDMI/YPbPr/S-Video/AV
· Implementation of different signal sources, e.g. set-top boxes, cameras,
DVD players and Blu-ray players
▪▪ HF output: DVB-C/T/ISDB-T
▪▪ Recording and playback of transport streams (TS playout) via USB stick/hard disk
· Allows to play out own content, e.g. videos, restaurant menus, hotel offers,
advertising trailers and information films
·Generation of TS content with the software “TS Creator”, available for free at
www.kathrein.com
▪▪ Setting options: web management (Ethernet) and direct device operation
▪▪ Device has an LCN function
30 I Headend technology I The UFOcompact plus® signal processing system

Connection example UFOcompact plus®

installation

▪▪2 satellites
▪▪Satellite and terrestrial
reception
 Headend technology I UFOmini I 31

The UFOmini Systems

The UFO mini Systems 32

▪▪ UFO 83 32

▪▪ UFO 83/CI 32

▪▪ UFO 87 32

▪▪ UFO 87/CI 32

Connection example 3

The UFOmini headend family facilitates the combined reception of DVB-S, S2,
T, T2 and -C signals by means of eight multi-standard frontends. The standalone
headend in a compact design also offers a six-way decoding option (CI) and eight
flexibly adjustable output channels in DVB-C or DVB-T. What's more, UFOmini is
characterised by a very high level of energy efficiency and a remote configuration
option. Additional baseband signal processing with a channel filter, NIT, support
for various LCN standards and the flexible decoding option all add up to a product
with a very wide field of application. The UFOmini components, which can all be
combined with one another, are as follows:
▪▪ UFO 83 – eight output channels in DVB-T
▪▪ UFO 87 – eight output channels in DVB-C
▪▪ UFO 83/CI – eight output channels in DVB-T with six CI slots
▪▪ UFO 87/CI – eight output channels in DVB-C with six CI slots
32 I Headend technology I UFOmini

8-way headend DVB-S(2)/T(2)/C – DVB-C/DVB-T

UFO 83, UFO 87, UFO 83/CI, UFO 87/CI
The UFOmini headend family facilitates the combined reception of DVB-S(2)/T(2)/(C) Features
via the latest triple-tuner technology. The standalone headend in a compact design
▪▪Excellent output values
also offers flexible six-way decoding (CI) and eight flexibly adjustable output channels thanks to direct implemen-
in DVB-C or DVB-T. tation as an FPGA solution.

▪▪High level of energy

efficiency
Features
▪▪ Standalone headend with eight-way multi-standard frontend DVB-S2/T2/C, 6-way ▪▪Remote maintenance and
configuration
decoding (CI) and eight DVB-compliant output channels (flexibly adjustable):
· UFO 83: eight output channels in DVB-T ▪▪No fan, therefore no noise
· UFO 87: eight output channels in DVB-C and no maintenance
· UFO 83/CI: eight output channels in DVB-T with six CI slots
· UFO 87/CI: eight output channels in DVB-C with six CI slots
▪▪ Four sat IF inputs with DiSEqCTM1.0 functionality for sat multi-switches and one
terrestrial/cable input, flexibly distributable across eight multi-standard frontends
▪▪ All transmission parameters can be set using the USW 800 management programme
▪▪ Comprehensive baseband signal processing with channel filter functionality such
as NIT, LCN cascadable (16-way multi-standard frontend, 12-way decoding (CI) UFO 83, UFO 87, UFO 83/CI, UFO 87/CI
and 16 x QAM/COFDM via UFO link)

UFO 83/CI, UFO 87/CI

Input Frontend Baseband Output Input Frontend Baseband Output

4 x Sat-IF/ 4 x Sat-IF/
8 x DVB- Channel 8 x DVB- Channel
1 x terr./cable 8 x DVB-T 1 x terr./cable 8 x DVB-C
S2/-T2/-C filter S2/-T2/-C filter
DiSEqC™ DiSEqC™

NIT Matrix NIT

Matrix
generation 5 to 8 generation
5 to 8

CAT Power supply LNB CAT

Power supply LNB
matching current antennas matching
current antennas

Extended Extended
LCN Special features LCN
Special features processing
processing

Energy-
Energy-
efficient
efficient

Thermal
Thermal
cut-out
cut-out

3 Watt/COFDM
3 Watt/COFDM
(typical) 1)
(typical) 1)

UFO 83 UFO 87
 Headend technology I UFOmini I 33

Input Frontend Baseband Output

4 x Sat-IF/ 8 x DVB- Channel CAM Advanced

1 x terr./cable S2/-T2/-C 8 x DVB-T
filter software info CAM
DiSEqC™

Matrix NIT 6 x Common CAM

5 to 8 generation Interface TS analysis

Power supply LNB CAM

CAT
current antennas CAM info software
matching
Update

Extended
Decoding
Special features LCN CAM routing
monitoring
processing

Energy- Default service CAM

efficient configuration Power On/Off

Thermal Flexible CAM

cut-out decoding Multitype

3 Watt/COFDM
(typical) 1)

UFO 83, UFO 87, UFO 83/CI, UFO 87/CI

UFO 83/CI

Input Frontend Baseband Output

4 x Sat-IF/
8 x DVB- Channel CAM Advanced
1 x terr./cable 8 x DVB-C
S2/-T2/-C filter software info CAM
DiSEqC™

Matrix NIT 6 x Common CAM

5 to 8 generation Interface TS analysis UFO 83/CI, UFO 87/CI

Power supply LNB CAM

CAT
current antennas CAM info software
matching
Update

Extended
Decoding
Special features LCN CAM routing
monitoring
processing

Energy- Default service CAM

efficient configuration Power On/Off

Thermal Flexible CAM

cut-out decoding Multitype

3 Watt/COFDM
(typical) 1)

UFO 87/CI
34 I Headend technology I UFOmini

Connection example UFOmini

With DiSEqTM control

CAS 80/90
2 x UAS 584

UFO 87/CI

UFO 87

ESD 84 ESD 84
 Headend technology I UFOnano I 35

The UFOnano System

The UFOnano System (UFO 30) 36

UFOnano tuning instructions 37

Connection example and overview of functions 38

The third system is the inexpensive, yet fully technically developed, UFOnano
standalone headend, which offers a number of advantages specifically when
modernising existing properties. Really simple programming thanks to channel
packages and a pre-set programme list mean that installation and commissioning
are completed in the blink of an eye. UFOnano facilitates a transmodulation (FTA)
from eight x DVB-S/-S2 to eight x QAM. With a typical power consumption of 20
watts, the headend with a built-in power supply unit is extremely energy-efficient.
The fact that it is pre-programmed when delivered means it can be used without
any further configuration work. Once it is mounted and connected, the major
German-language TV channels and radio stations will be available immediately
via Astra 19.2° East. This headend is primarily used in small hotels and guest
houses.
36 I Headend technology I UFOnano

The UFOnano System Main features

▪▪Standalone headend with

built-in power supply unit
8-way headend DVB-S/-S2 – DVB-C (J.83A)
UFO 30 ▪▪Outstanding data through
direct implementation has
an FPGA solution

▪▪High level of energy

efficiency, power
consumption:
Typically 20 W

Features
▪▪ Converts eight QPSK/8PSK-modulated DVB-S2 signals into eight adjacent
▪▪ QAM-modulated DVB-C output signals
▪▪ Pre-programmed TV channels and radio stations
▪▪ Two Sat IF inputs A/B can be configured
▪▪ All the transmission parameters can be set with the USW 30 management programme
▪▪ The UFZ 30 programming cable (ON 20410058; not supplied with the unit) is needed
too if you want to change the default configuration
▪▪ MPEG transport stream processor:
· For setting a constant output data rate (stuffing) with PCR correction
· With channel filter to hide specific TV channels and radio stations
▪▪ Fan-less design for wall mounting (no noise)
 Headend technology I UFOnano I 37

UFOnano tuning instructions

Its plug-and-play condition on delivery means the UFOnano hea- allocation; see table below).The UFZ 30 programming cable (ON
dend can be used without any further configuration work. Once it 20410058; not supplied with the unit) is needed too if you want
is mounted and connected, 78 TV channels and nine radio stations to change the default configuration and connected to a PC with a
will be available immediately (via Astra 19.2° East, transponder USB port.

Channel Transponder/ SD/ Transp. Sat-IF/ Stan- Output Symbol Output

Input Band Polarisation SR CR QAM
unit Programm HD Frequency MHz dard channel rate level
Das Erste, BR, HR,
1 A SD High Horizontal 11836 1236 27500 DVB-S 3/4 S21 6.9 -2 64
SWR, WDR
ZDF, 3sat, KIKA,
2 A ZDFinfo, ZDFkultur, SD High Horizontal 11954 1354 27500 DVB-S 3/4 S22 6.9 -2 64
ZDF neo
MDR, NDR, RBB,
3 A SD High Horizontal 12110 1510 27500 DVB-S 3/4 S23 6.9 -2 64
SWR
RTL, N-TV, RTL2,
4 A RTL Living, SD High Horizontal 12188 1588 27500 DVB-S 3/4 S24 6.9 -2 64
RTLnitro, Vox
Pro Sieben, Sat1,
5 A SD High Horizontal 12545 1945 22000 DVB-S 5/6 S25 6.9 -2 64
Kabel eins, N24…
Anixe, Das Vierte,
1-2-3 TV,
6 A SD High Horizontal 12460 1860 27500 DVB-S 3/4 S26 6.9 -2 64
TLC Germany,
Sixx Deutschland
VIVA, Nickelo-
7 B SD High Vertical 11973 1373 27500 DVB-S 3/4 S27 6.9 -2 64
deon…
Sport1, DMAX,
8 B HSE24, Sonnen- SD High Vertical 12480 1880 27500 DVB-S 3/4 S28 6.9 -2 64
klarTV, Astro TV...
UFO 30 condition on delivery, transponder Astra 19.2° East and output channel assignment

The settings and numeric values given in the following are only examples and may not headends can then be combined with EBC series splitters (return path operation). Power
necessarily match the condition on delivery. In future, additional pre-set configurations must be supplied to the LNB (remote feeding) by means of external components. It is
will be made available for the operation of two UFOnano units or for reception from recommended that you use the VWS 2500 sat IF distribution network amplifier. In addition,
other satellites. These can be downloaded free of charge from the Kathrein website individual amplification and slope range settings are guaranteed with the VWS 2500.
www.kathrein.com. When operating two UFOnano units, ensure that the relevant output- Alternatively, a remote feed diplexer (e.g. WFS 31) can be used for the LNB supply, together
channel-blocks do not overlap. The output signals of both output signals of the two with the NCF 18 power supply unit.
38 I Headend technology I UFOnano

Connection example for UFOnano installation

UFO
UFO 30
30

UAS
UAS 584
584/585
VWS
VWS 2500
2500

EBC 02
EBC 02

3,8dB 5-1000 MHz 3,8dB

EBC 02

IN
272606
Sat IF 950-2150 MHz
KLASSE

CLASS
UFO
UFO 30
30

UFO 30

Input Front End Base Band Output

Programme
2 x 8 Matrix 8 x DVB-S/-S2 8 x DVB-C
filter

CAT Block
matching conversion
Besonderheiten

Plug & Play

3.0 Watt/QAM

Energy
efficient

Thermal
cut-out
 Headend technology I Technical data I 39

Technical data
UFOcompact plus® modules 40
▪▪ UFG 810 40

▪▪ UFX 800 40

▪▪ UFN 800 40

▪▪ UFO 878/874 41

▪▪ UFO 836/876 41

▪▪ UFO 836MX/876MX 43

▪▪ UFO 834 44

▪▪ UFO 844 45

▪▪ UFO 828/858 46

▪▪ UVO 830 46

▪▪ UFZ 896 47

▪▪ UFZ 800 48

▪▪ UFZ 810 48

▪▪ UFW 800 48

▪▪ UFX 100 49

UFOmini/UFO 83(/CI), UFO 87(/CI) 50

UFOnano/UFO 30 52
40 I Headend technology I Technical data

UFOcompact plus® processing Type UFN 800

Order no. 20610121

Type UFG 810
Input
Order no. 20610122 Nominal input voltage [V] 230 ± 10 %
Installation in 19" cabinets or for wall Mains frequency [Hz] 50 ... 60
Type of mounting
mounting Input power [W] Max. 437
Ten modules, one power supply Nominal input current [A < 1.9
unit (UFN 800 pre-assembled), two Inrush current limitation [A] ≤ 20
Number of insert positions
functional modules (UFX 800 pre-
Efficiency [%] Typ. > 92
assembled, and an additional one)
Power factor correction EN 61000-3-2
Power-supply unit (UFN 800, 20610121)
Output
Mains voltage 230 V ± 10 %/50 ... 60 Hz
Output power [W] 400
Max. power consumption [W] 437
Output voltage/current 12,3 V/0,5 ... 32,5 A
Secondary voltage/max. Output current limitation 36.5 < Isec < 38.5 A (short-circuit proof)
12.3 V/32.5 A
permissible current
Overvoltage protection [V] > 14
Green (normal operation)
Interference voltages ≤ 250 mVss (50 Hz to 1 MHz)
Signaling (LED) Red (undervoltage or overvoltage)
Red flashing (overvoltage) Redundancy Parallel operation of several units possible
Monitoring
Output data
Query current indoor temperature via
Connection attenuation [dB] Typ. 15 Temperature sensor
software USW 800
General
Function/error status data via software,
Module carrier fan units
Fans 2 USW 800
Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] 399 x 483 x 266 Remote control Reset and start over software USW 800
Ambient temperature range [°C] -20 ... +50 Signalling (LED)

Weight [kg] 15.5 Normal operation

Green [V]
(output voltage 11.3 ... 14)
Red [V] Undervoltage (output voltage < 10.6)
Type UFX 800 Red (blinking) [V] Overvoltage (output voltage > 14)
Red [A] Overcurrent (output current > 35.5)
Order no. 20610123
Safety (VDE approved)
System interfaces
Protection class 1
Control interface [Mbps] 12
Excess temperature
Automatic
Fast Ethernet 2 x RJ 45 switch-off
USB 2 x Host (type A) System data
Reset Button Mains connection Rubber connector
System data Temperature range [° C] -20 ... 50

Power consumption [W] Typ. 4 Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] 166 x 78 x 230

Weight [kg] 1.6
Temperature range [° C] -20 ... +50
Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] 110.5 x 38.5 x 207
Weight [kg] 0.3
 Headend technology I Technical data I 41

Type UFO 878 UFO 874 Type UFO 878 UFO 874

Order no. 20610127 20610128 QAM modulator

Inputs Output channels 8 x DVB-C (J.83A) 4 x DVB-C (J.83A)
Sat IF Input [Ω] 4 x F-Connector, 75 QAM Constellation [QAM] 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Frequency range [MHz] 950 ... 2,150 Symbol rate [MS/s] 2.25 ... 7.25
Decoupling [dB] > 25 Roll off [%] 15
Return path loss [dB] Typ. 10 RF output
DiSEqCTM1.0 Vert./Horiz., Low/High; Sat.Pos. (A/B/C/D) DVB-C Output [Ω] 1 x F-Connector, 75
Switch-over polarisations 14/18 V, 0/22 kHz 47 ... 1,006
Frequency range [MHz]
Remote feed current Max. 60 mA (per input) (fine adjustment in 125 kHz steps)
Front end Frequency range (channel 47 ... 86/110 ... 862
list) [MHz] (settable over the channel list)
DVB-S2 8x 4x
Return loss 14 dB (47 MHz) -1.5 dB/Oct.
Frequency grid [MHz] 1 (950 ... 2,150 MHz)
Output level [dBµV] 97
± 3 (symbol rate <10 Ms/s)
AFC-control range [MHz] Setting output level [dB] -20 (in 0.5 dB steps)
± 5 (Symbol Rate> 10 Ms/s) (950 ... 2150)
Input level range [dBµV] 60 ... 110 Signal stability [dB] ± 0.8

Permissible level difference Frequency stability [ppm] 35

12
[dB] MER [dB] ≥ 45
Demodulation DVB-S Shoulder attenuation [dB] ≥ 60 (at standard level)
Standard EN 300 421 (1) Spurious emissions [dB] ≥ 60
Input symbol rate QPSK [MS/s] 1 ... 45 System data
Code rate (Viterbi) 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8 Power consumption [W] Typ. 24 (at 12 V) Typ. 14 (at 12 V)
Roll off [%] 35 Temperature range [° C] -20 ... +50
Demodulation DVB-S2 Protective switch-off [°C] > 70
Standard EN 302 307 (2) Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] 265 x 36 x 220
Input symbol rate QPSK [MS/s] 2 ... 47 Weight [kg] 1.1
Code rate (LDPC) 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Input symbol rate 8PSK [MS/s] 2 ... 31.5
Type UFO 836 UFO 876
Code rate (LDPC) 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Roll off [%] 20/25/35 Order no. 20610132 2061133
System interfaces Inputs
Data interface [MBit/s] 800 net Sat IF/terrestrial/cable [Ω] 4 x F-Connector, 75
Control interface [Mbps] 12 Decoupling [dB] > 25
Max. 2 x 16 transport streams Return path loss [dB] Typ. 10
TS routing to backplane
(right and left) DiSEqC 1.0
TM
Vert./Horiz., Low/High; Sat.Pos. (A/B/C/D)
MPEG-TS processor Switch-over polarisations 14/18 V, 0/22 kHz
Programme filter  Remote feed current [mA] Max. 60 (per input)
PID filter  Front end
PSI/SI processing Cable-NIT, LCN, PCR correction, CAT DVB-S(2)/-T/-T2/-C 4x
Stuffing Automatic Frequency grid [MHz] 1

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Type UFO 836 UFO 876 Type UFO 836 UFO 876

Input level range [dBµV] 60 ... 100 Input symbol rate [MS/s] 1-7.2
Permissible level difference Constellation [QAM] 4/16/32/64/128/256
20
[dB] MPEG-TS processor 
Demodulation DVB-S Programme filter 
Standard EN 300 421 PID filter 
Frequency range [MHz] 950 ... 2,150 PSI/SI processing Cable-NIT, LCN, PCR correction, CAT
Input symbol rate QPSK Stuffing Automatic
1 ... 45
[MS/s]
Modulator
Code rate (Viterbi) 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Output channels 6 x DVB-T, 2k mode 6 x DVB-C (J.83A)
Roll off [%] 20/25/35
Constellation [QAM] QPSK, 16/64 16/32/64/128/256
AFC-control range [MHz] ±5
Symbol rate [MS/s] - 2.25 ... 7.25
Demodulation DVB-S2
Guard interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 -
Standard EN 302 307, TR 102-376
1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6,
Input symbol rate QPSK Code rate -
1 ... 45 7/8
[MS/s]
Roll off [%] - 15
Code rate (LDPC) 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
RF output
Input symbol rate 8PSK
1 ... 45 Output [Ω] 1 x F-Connector, 75
[MS/s]
Code rate (LDPC) 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 47 ... 1,006
Frequency range [MHz]
(fine adjustment in 125 kHz steps)
Roll off [%] 20/25/35
Demodulation DVB-T (COFDM) Frequency range (channel 47 ... 96/114 ... 858
list) [MHz] (settable over the channel list)
EN 300744, NorDig Unified 2.2.1, D-Book
Standard Return loss 14 dB (47 MHz) -1.5 dB/Oct.
7.0, Supports all C.R, G.I, LP and HP streams
Frequency range [MHz] 42-870 Output level [dBµV] 97

Guard interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 Setting output level [dB] -20 (in 0.5 dB steps)

FEC 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Signal stability [dB] ± 0.8

FFT mode [k] 2, 8 Frequency stability [ppm] 35

Bandwidth [MHz] 6, 7, 8 MER [dB] ≥ 44 ≥ 45

Constellation [QAM] QPSK, 16, 64 Shoulder attenuation [dB] ≥ 60 (at standard level)

Demodulation DVB-T2 (COFDM) Spurious emissions [dB] ≥ 60

EN 302755-V1.31, DVB-T2 Lite compliant, System data

Standard Single and multiple PLP Support, Power consumption [W] Typ. 18 (at 12 V) Typ. 14 (at 12 V)
NorDig Unified 2.2.1, D-Book 7.0 Temperature range [° C] -20 ... +50
Guard interval 1/128, 1/32, 1/16, 19/256, 1/8, 19/128, 1/4 Protective switch-off [°C] > 70
FEC 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6 Dimensions (H x W x D)
265 x 36 x 220
FFT mode [k] 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 [mm]
Bandwidth [MHz] 1.7/5/6/7/8 Weight [kg] 1.1
Constellation [QAM] QPSK, 16, 64, 256
Demodulation DVB-C
Standard EN 300429/ITU J.83 Annex A/C
Frequency range [MHz] 42-862
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Type UFO 836/MX UFO 876/MX Type UFO 836/MX UFO 876/MX

Order no. 20610144 20610145 Bandwidth [MHz] 6, 7, 8

Inputs Constellation [QAM] QPSK, 16, 64
Sat-IF/terr./cable [Ω] 4 x F-Connector, 75 Demodulation DVB-T2 (COFDM)
Decoupling [dB] > 25 > 25 EN 302755-V1.31, DVB-T2 Lite compliant,
Return path loss [dB] Typ. 10 Standard Single and multiple PLP Support,
NorDig Unified 2.2.1, D-Book 7.0
DiSEqCTM1.0 Vert./Horiz., Low/High; Sat.Pos. (A/B/C/D)
Guard interval 1/128, 1/32, 1/16, 19/256, 1/8, 19/128, 1/4
Switching levels [kHz] 14/18 V, 0/22
FEC 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6
Remote feed current [mA] Max. 60 (per input)
FFT mode [k] 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Front end
Bandwidth [MHz] 1.7/5/6/7/8
DVB-S(2)/-T/-T2/-C 4x
Constellation [QAM] QPSK, 16, 64, 256
Frequency grid [MHz] 1
Demodulation DVB-C
Input level range [dBµV] 60 ... 100
Standard EN 300429/ITU J.83 Annex A/C
Front end
Frequency range [MHz] 42-862
Permissible level
20 Input symbol rate [MS/s] 1-7.2
difference [dB]
Demodulation DVB-S Constellation [QAM] 4/16/32/64/128/256
Standard EN 300 421 MPEG-TS processor
Frequency range [MHz] 950 ... 2,150 Programme filter 
Input symbol rate QPSK PID filter 
1 ... 45
[MS/s] Conflict management SID and PID conflicts are automatically solved
Code rate (Viterbi) 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 SID can be edited For programme list creation and
AFC-control range [MHz] ±5 manually programme exchange
Roll off [%] 20/25/35 PSI/SI processing Cable-NIT, LCN, PCR correction, CAT
Demodulation DVB-S2 Stuffing automatic
Standard EN 302 307, TR 102-376 Multiplex
Input symbol rate QPSK 3 freely selectable input transport streams
1 ... 45 3 in 1 Mux (frontend or neighbouring modules)
[MS/s]
per output channel
Code rate (LDPC) 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
PSI/SI MUX PAT, SDT, EIT etc. are fully re-generated
Input symbol rate 8PSK
1 ... 45 Modulator
[MS/s]
Code rate (LDPC) 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 Output channels 6 x DVB-T, 2k mode 6 x DVB-C (J.83A)
Roll off [%] 20/25/35 Constellation [QAM] QPSK, 16/64 16/32/64/128/256
Frequency range [MHz] 42-870 Symbol rate [MS/s] - 2.25 ... 7.25
Guard interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 Guard interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 -
EN 300744, NorDig Unified 2.2.1, D-Book Code rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 -
Standard 7.0, Supports all C.R, G.I, LP and HP Roll off [%] - 15
streams RF output
Demodulation DVB-T (COFDM) Output [Ω] 1 x F-Connector, 75
FEC 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
47 ... 1,006
FFT mode [k] 2, 8 Frequency range [MHz]
(fine adjustment in 125 kHz steps)

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Type UFO 836/MX UFO 876/MX Type UFO 834

Return loss 14 dB (47 MHz) -1.5 dB/Oct. Roll off [%] 35

Output level [dB microvolts] 97 Demodulation DVB-S2 EN 302 307 (2)
Setting output level [dB] -20 (in 0.5 dB steps) Input symbol rate QPSK [MS/s] 1 ... 34
Signal stability [dB] ± 0.8 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5,
Code rate (LDPC)
Frequency stability [ppm] 35 5/6, 8/9, 9/10

MER [dB] ≥ 44 Input data rate 8PSK [MS/s] 1 ... 28.9

Shoulder attenuation [dB] ≥ 60 (at standard level) Code rate (LDPC) 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10

Spurious emissions [dB] ≥ 60 Roll off [%] 20/25/35

System data System interfaces

Power consumption [W] Typ. 19 (on 12V) Data interface [MBit/s] 800 net

Temperature range [° C] -20 ... +50 Control interface [Mbps] 12

Protective switch-off [°C] > 70 Max. 2 x 16 transport streams

TS routing to backplane
(right and left)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
265 x 36 x 220 MPEG-TS processor 
[mm]
Programme filter 
Weight [kg] 1.1
PID filter 
PSI/SI processing Cable-NIT, LCN, PCR correction, CAT
Type UFO 834
Stuffing Automatic
Order no. 20610131 COFDM modulator
Inputs Output channels 4 x DVB-T, 2k mode
Sat IF Input [Ω] 4 x F-Connector, 75 COFDM constellation [QAM] QPSK, 16, 64
Frequency range [MHz] 950 ... 2,150 Guard interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
Decoupling [dB] > 25 Code rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Return path loss [dB] Typ. 10 RF output
DiSEqC 1.0
TM
Vert./horiz., low/high DVB-T output [Ω] 1 x F-Connector, 75
Switch-over polarisations 14/18 V, 0/22 kHz 47 ... 1,006
Frequency Range [MHz]
(fine adjustment in 125 kHz steps)
Remote feed current [mA] Max. 60 (per input)
Frequency range (channel list) 47 ... 86/110 ... 862
Front end
[MHz] (settable over the channel list)
DVB-S2 4x
Return loss 14 dB (47 MHz) -1.5 dB/Oct.
Frequency grid [MHz] 1 (950 ... 2,150 MHz)
Output level [dB dBµV] 97
± 3 (symbol rate < 10 Ms/s)
Setting output level [dB] -20 (in 0.5 dB steps)
AFC-control range [MHz] ± 5 (symbol rate > 10 Ms/s)
(950 ... 2,150 MHz Signal stability [dB] ± 0.8
Input level range [dBµV] 60 ... 110 Frequency stability [ppm] 35
Permissible level difference MER [dB] ≥ 45
12
[dB] Shoulder attenuation [dB] ≥ 60 (at standard level)
Demodulation Spurious emissions [dB] ≥ 60
Demodulation DVB-S EN 300 421 (1) System data
Input symbol rate QPSK [MS/s] 2 ... 45 Power consumption [W] Typ. 14 (at 12 V)
Code rate (Viterbi) 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 7/8 Temperature range [° C] -20 ... 50

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Type UFO 834 Type UFO 844

Protective switch-off [°C] > 70 Frequency range [MHz] 42-870

Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] 265 x 36 x 220 Guard interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
Weight [kg] 1.16 FEC 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
FFT mode [k] 2, 8
Bandwidth [MHz] 6, 7, 8
Type UFO 844
Constellation [QAM] QPSK, 16, 64
Order no. 20610138 Demodulation DVB-T2 (COFDM)
Inputs EN 302755-V1.31, DVB-T2 Lite compliant,
Sat-IF/terr./cable [Ω] 4 x F-Connector, 75 Standard Single and multiple PLP Support, NorDig
Unified 2.2.1, D-Book 7.0
Decoupling [dB] > 25
Guard interval 1/128, 1/32, 1/16, 19/256, 1/8, 19/128, 1/4
Return path loss [dB] Typ. 10
FEC 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6
DiSEqCTM1.0 Vert./Horiz., Low/High; Sat.Pos. (A/B/C/D)
FFT mode 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k, 32k
Switching levels [kHz] 14/18 V, 0/22
Bandwidth [MHz] 1.7/5/6/7/8
Remote feed current [mA] Max. 60 (per input)
Constellation [QAM] QPSK, 16, 64, 256
Front end
Demodulation DVB-C
DVB-S(2)/T/T2/C 4x
Standard EN 300429/ITU J.83 Annex A/C
Frequency grid [MHz] 1
Frequency range [MHz] 47-862
Input level range [dBµV] 60 ... 100
Input symbol rate [MS/s] 1-7.2
Permissible level
20 Constellation [QAM] 4/16/32/64/128/256
difference [dB]
Demodulation DVB-S MPEG-TS processor
Standard EN 300 421 Programme/PID filter 
Frequency range [MHz] 950 ... 2,150 PSI/SI processing PCR correction, CAT
Input symbol rate QPSK Stuffing Automatic
1 ... 45
[MS/s] IP stream
Code rate (Viterbi) 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Output 1 GB Ethernet, 1000 BaseT
Roll off [%] 20/25/35 Protocol UDP/RTP
AFC-control range [MHz] ±5 Transmission mode Unicast/Multicast
Demodulation DVB-S2 Transport stream 32 x SPTS/4 x MPTS
Standard EN 302 307, TR 102-376 Max. output data rate per
60
Input symbol rate QPSK TS [Mbps]
1 ... 45
[MS/s] IP services IPv4, ARP, Ping, SAP
Code rate (LDPC) 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 System data
Input symbol rate 8PSK Power consumption Typ. 9 W (at 12 V)
1 ... 45
[MS/s] Temperature range [° C] -20 ... +50
Code rate (LDPC) 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 Protective switch-off [°C] > 70
Roll off [%] 20/25/35 Dimensions (H x W x D)
265 x 36 x 220
Demodulation DVB-T (COFDM) [mm]
EN 300744, NorDig Unified 2.2.1, D-Book Weight [kg] 1.1
Standard
7.0, Supports all C.R, G.I, LP and HP streams
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Type UFO 828 UFO 858 Type UFO 828 UFO 858

Order no. 20610142 20610143 System data

Input Power consumption [W] Typ. 18 (at 12 V) Typ. 16 (at 12 V)
IP 1 GB Ethernet, 1000BaseT Temperature range [° C] -20 ... +50
Protocols UDP/RTP Protective switch-off [°C] > 70
Transmission mode Unicast/Multicast Dimensions (H x W x D)
265 x 36 x 220
Max. input data rate per [mm]
80
TS [Mbit/s] Weight [kg] 1.1
TS inputs 8 x SPTS/MPTS
IP services IPv4, ARP, Ping, SAP, IGMP
Type UVO 830
MPEG-TS processor
Programme/PID filter  Order no. 20610130
SID can be edited manually For programme list creation Input
PSI/SI processing Cable-NIT, LCN, PCR correction, CAT Input socket [Ω] 1 x F-Connector, 75
Stuffing Automatic Frequency Range [MHz] 47 ... 1,006
QAM modulator Test output
Output channels 8 x DVB-T, 2k mode 8 x DVB-C (J.83A) Test socket [Ω] 1 x F-Connector, 75
Constellation [QAM] QPSK, 16/64 16/32/64/ 128/256 Level relative to the output
-25
Symbol rate [MS/s] - 2.25 ... 7.25 [dB]
Guard Interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 - Output
1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, Output socket [Ω] 1 x F-Connector, 75
Code rate -
7/8 Max. output level
113
Roll off [%] - 15 (at 862 MHz) [dBµV]
RF output Max. output level
112
(at 1006 MHz) [dBµV]
Output [Ω] 1 x F-Connector, 75
System data
47 ... 1,006
Frequency Range [MHz] Gain [dB] Max. 30
(fine adjustment in 125 kHz steps)
Frequency range (channel 47 ... 86/110 ... 862 Adjustable pre-emphasis
6, 9, 12, 15
list) [MHz] (settable over the channel list) [dB]
Return Loss [MHz] 14 (47) -1.5 dB/Oct. Power consumption [W] Typ. 14.2
Output level [dBµV] 97 Temperature range [° C] -20 ... +50
Setting output level [dB] -20 (in 0.5 steps) Dimensions (H x W x D)
110.5 x 38.5 x 207
[mm]
Signal stability [dB] ± 0.8
Weight [kg] 0.3
Frequency stability [ppm] 35
MER [dB] ≥ 44 ≥ 45
Shoulder attenuation [dB] ≥ 60 (at standard level)
Spurious emissions [dB] ≥ 60
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Type UFZ 896 Remarks

Order no. 20610129

User interfaces
6 CAM insert positions PCMCIA interface (As per EN 50221)
Supported CAM types [CAM] 5-V (3.3 V CAMs are not supported)
System interfaces
Data interface [MBit/s] 800 (net) To adjacent modules
Control interface [Mbps] 12 To control module (UFX 800)
Combined with UFOcompact plus® modules, for example.
TS routing to backplane Max. 2 x 16 transport streams (right and left)
UFO 878, and configuration via USW 800
Function and option
In conjunction with the operation modes, can be operated in series
Free assignment of up to 6
or parallel
MPEG-TS routing [CAM]
Serial connection of up to 3 For one MPEG TS to increase decoding capacity
Parallel operation of up to 3 Automatic switch-over in case of error in a CAM, redundancy
Specific decryption configuration Decryption/no decryption for each service or each PID
Decryption functions Default configuration Decoding/no decoding for all unconfigured services
Decryption monitoring Resending of CA PMTs or CAM reset if decoding fails
ES status monitoring and SI data analysis in
Automatic reconfiguration in case of error
front of and behind each CAM
Advanced configuration functions PMT List Mode, Update Mode, CA-PMT optimisation
SI data processing Extraction of information on service and
For display in USW 800
elementary streams from SI tables
Removal of decryption information (tables,
Following successful decoding
descriptors, etc.)
Supports decryption, encryption and processing
CAMs
Displays status and names For each CAM inserted
CAM options and information
Memo function Can be edited individually for each CAM
Power On/Off Each inserted CAM can be individually activated/deactivated
Mode for CAM software update
Slot empty, CAM inserted, CAM ready
CAM status detection
CAM name
System data
Power consumption [W] < 2.5/Typ. < 10 Without CAM/with 6 CAMs per 1.25
Current drain per CAM [A] Max. 0.5
EMV [dBpW] Max. 20 EN 50083-2, A1
Temperature range [° C] -20 ... +50
Protective switch-off [°C] > 70 In case of excess temperature
Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] 265 x 36 x 220
Weight [kg] 1.1 Without CAMs
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Type UFZ 800 Type UFZ 810

Order no. 20610124 Data link cable

Communication USB-UART Bridge Length [m] 1.1
Data rate [kbaud] Max. 115 Connectors 5-pin
Current load UFO®compact channel units
¹) It is useful to supply the two power supplies at different phases for improved protection
5 V lead [A] 3 against interference on the power lines during redundancy operation
12 V lead [A] 2 ²) The power consumption of a bare base unit (UFX 800 and fan unit) is 7 watts

31 V lead [mA] Typ. 11

Interfaces Type UFW 800
Backplane Connector (f), 40-pin
SNMP Agent
Voltage supply 8-core cable and plug
Versions SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3
Communication 6-pin mini-DIN connector
RFC 3418 (SNMPv2-MIB), RFC 3414
System data (SNMP-USER-BASED-SM-MIB short: USM),
Power consumption [W] <1 RFC 3415 (SNMP-VIEW-BASED-ACM-MIB
Standard MIBs
EMV [dBpW] Max. 20 (EN 50083-2, A1) short VACM), RFC 3413 (SNMP TARGET
MIB, SNMP-NOTIFICATION-MIB, without
Temperature range [° C] -20 ... 50
SNMP PROXY-MIB)
Dimensions (H x W x D,
122 x 43 x 23 UFOcompact plus®-MIB Will be provided when ordering
(without cable) [mm]
Several affiliated basic units monitor
Weight (incl. leads) [kg] 0.15
Monitoring (SNMP agent on a master base unit is
sufficient)
Type UFZ 810 Notifications (Traps/Informs) Configurable via SNMP
Supports All UFOcompact plus® modules
Order no. 20610153
SNMP Extension is licensed over the
Redundancy system License key
UFX 800
Connection 2 x UFG 810 Fan status, power supply status, HW/SW
Half-load parallel operation information and status of the UFX 800,
For failure-free function Provided data base unit
of the power supplies UFG 810 support number, module types,
Automatic switch-over in the Seamless (uninterrupted operation module status, slot no. of the modules
event of failure 1) of all UFO modules) Provided data modules
Power supply in the event of A power supply takes over the Lock status, C/N receiver, input frequency/
failure power supply of two basic units Frontends Pol./Tape, IP address, port, protocol
Max. power consumption of (UDP, RTP)
400
both basic units [W] Frequency, capacity, IP address, port,
Backends
Power consumption of a basic protocol (UDP, RTP)
Max. 200
unit [W] ²) CAM slot number, CAM status, CAM
Decryption
Power distribution of the name, mode (encryption and decryption)
May be asymmetric
basic units Notifications
Replacing power units without HW error Fan, power supply, module failure
Hot pluggable
affecting the headend operation Equipment Support alarm Failure of expansion units
Signals in the event of failure LED on power supply and USW 800 Cold start basic unit Standard trap when UFX 800 starts
According to DIN EN 60728-11 CAM Alarm Status change in CAM
Potential equalisation
and DIN EN 60065
Includes: carrier & slot of the module
Frontend Status Change
concerned, lock status
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Type UFX 100 Type UFX 100

Order no. 20610147 J.83A: 16/32/64/128/256; J.83B:

Constellation [QAM]
HDMI input 64/256; J.83C: 64/256
Video Bandwidth [MHz] J.83A: 8; J.83B: 6; J.83C: 6
Encoding MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Symbol rate [MS/s] 5-9
H.264 Profile High profile, main profile MER [dB] ≥40
H.264 Level Level 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 4.0 / 4.1 / 4.2 DVB-T (COFDM)
1920 x 1080/60p/50p/60i/50i Standard EN 300 744
Resolution
1280 x 720/60p/50p Guard interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
Bit rate [Mbps] 1-19.5 FEC 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Audio FFT Mode 2k/8k
MPEG-1, Layer II, MPEG-2 AAC, Bandwidth [MHz] 6, 7, 8
Encoding
MPEG-4 AAC Constellation QPSK, 16/64 QAM
Sampling frequency [kHz] 48 MER [dB] ≥ 40
MPEG-1, Layer II: 64, 96, 128, 192, ISDB-T
256, 320, 384 kbps; MPEG-2-AAC:
Bit rate Standard ARIB STD-B31
128, 192, 256, 320, 384 kbps; MPEG-
4-AAC: 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 kbps Guard interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

YPbPr, CVBS, S-Video Input FFT mode 2k, 4k, 8k

Video Bandwidth [MHz] 6

Encoding MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Constellation DQPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM

CVBS: 720 x 576/50i (PAL), 720 MER [dB] ≥ 42

Resolution x 480/60i (NTSC) YPbPr: 1920 x Connections
1080/60i/50i, 1280 x 720/60p/50p RF input/output F-type connector
Bitrate [Mbps] 1-19.5 LAN-Ethernet/Web-Management RJ 45, 100 MBit/s
Audio USB TYPE A, USB 2.0/3.0 (FAT32)
MPEG-1-Layer II, MPEG-2-AAC, Connection adapter cable for:
Encoding VGA
MPEG4-AAC YPbPr, S-Video, AV
Sampling frequency [kHz] 48 External power supply unit
MPEG-1, Layer II: 64, 96, 128, 192, Input voltage range [V] 100-240
256, 320, 384 kbps; MPEG-2-AAC:
Bitrate Output voltage [V] 12
128, 192, 256, 320, 384 kbps; MPEG-
4-AAC: 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 kbps Output current [A] 2

Modulator General

Frequency range [MHz] 30-1,000 Temperature range [° C] 0 ... +40

Typ. 73-93 (DVB-C), Power consumption [W] Max. 11.5

Output level [dB microvolts]
70-90 (DVB-T/ISDBT)) Dimensions [mm] 202 x 110 x 45
Through loss RF-IN/RF-OUT [dB] 10 Weight [kg] 0.6
DVB-C User Guide at www.kathrein.com,
Standard EN 300429/ITU J.83 Annex A/B/C Delivery scope Power supply, HDMI cable, YPbPr/S-
Video/AV-VGA adapter, earthing cable
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UFO UFO
83/CI 87/CI

UFO UFO Frequency range [MHz] 42-870

Type UFO 83 UFO 87
83/CI 87/CI Guard interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
Order no. 20610134 20610135 20610136 20610137 FEC 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Inputs FFT mode [k] 2, 8
Sat IF input [Ω] 4 x F-Connector, 75 Bandwidth [MHz] 6, 7, 8
Terr. / cable input [Ω] 1 x F-Connector, 75 Constellation [QAM] QPSK, 16, 64
Decoupling [dB] > 25 Demodulation DVB-T2 (COFDM)
Return path loss [dB] Typ. 10 EN 302755-V1.31, DVB-T2 Lite compliant,
DiSEqCTM1.0 Vert./Horiz., Low/High; Sat.Pos. (A/B/C/D) Standard Single and multiple PLP Support, NorDig
Switching levels [kHz] 14/18 V, 0/22 Unified 2.2.1, D-Book 7.0

Remote feed current Guard interval 1/128, 1/32, 1/16, 19/256, 1/8, 19/128, 1/4
Max. 250 (on F-type socket No. 3)
for LNB [mA] FEC 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6
Remote feed current for FFT mode [k] 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
100 (on F-type socket No. 5)
active antenna (5 V) [mA] Bandwidth [MHz] 1.7/5/6/7/8
Front end Constellation [QAM] QPSK, 16, 64, 256
DVB-S(2)/-T/-T2/-C 8x Demodulation DVB-C
Frequency grid [MHz] 1 Standard EN 300429/ITU J.83 Annex A/C
Input level range [dBµV] 60 ... 100 Frequency range [MHz] 42-1,002
Permissible level Input symbol rate [MS/s] 1-7.2
20
difference [dB] Constellation [QAM] 4/16/32/64/128/256
Demodulation DVB-S MPEG-TS processor
Standard EN 300 421 Programme filter 
Frequency range [MHz] 950 ... 2,150 PSI/SI processing Cable-NIT, LCN, PCR correction, CAT
Input symbol rate QPSK
1 ... 45 NorDig NorDig
[MS/s]
Descriptor Descriptor
NorDig NorDig
Code rate (Viterbi) 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 V1, IEC V1, IEC
LCN Data Descriptor Descriptor
Roll off [%] 20/25/35 62216, 62216,
V1 V1
FRANSAT FRANSAT
AFC-control range [MHz] ±5
PRO PRO
Demodulation DVB-S2
Standard EN 302 307, TR 102-376 Stuffing Automatic
6 CAM insert positions - - PCMCIA interface
Input symbol rate QPSK
1 ... 45
[MS/s] Individual and serial
TS routing CAM - -
decoding
Code rate (LDPC) 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Modulator
Input symbol rate 8PSK
1 ... 45
[MS/s] 8x 8x
8 x DVB-C 8 x DVB-C
Code rate (LDPC) 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 Output channels DVB-T, DVB-T,
(J.83A) (J.83A)
2k mode 2k mode
Roll off [%] 20/25/35
Demodulation DVB-T (COFDM) QPSK, 16/32/64/ QPSK, 16/32/64/
Constellation [QAM]
16/64 128/256 16/64 128/256
EN 300744, NorDig Unified 2.2.1, D-Book 7.0,
Standard
Supports all C.R, G.I, LP and HP streams 2.25 ... 2.25 ...
Symbol rate [MS/s] - -
7.25 7.25
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UFO UFO
Type UFO 83 UFO 87
83/CI 87/CI
1/4, 1/8, 1/4, 1/8,
Guard interval 1/16, - 1/16, -
1/32 1/32
1/2, 2/3, 1/2, 2/3,
Code rate 3/4, 5/6, - 3/4, 5/6, -
7/8 7/8
Roll off [%] - 15 - 15
RF output
Output [Ω] 1 x F-Connector, 75
Frequency range [MHz] 47 ... 1,006 (fine adjustment in 125 kHz steps)
Frequency range
47 ... 86/110 ... 862 (setting via channel list)
(channel list) [MHz]
Return path loss [dB] 14 (47) -1.5 dB/Oct.
Output level [dB
105
microvolts]
Setting output level [dB] -20 (In 0.5 steps)
Signal stability [dB] ± 0.8
Frequency stability
35
[ppm]
MER [dB] ≥ 44
Shoulder attenuation
≥ 60 (at standard level)
[dB]
Spurious emissions [dB] ≥ 60
Test output
Test socket [Ω] 1 x F-Connector, 75
Level relative to the
25
output [dB]
System data
34 ... 33 ... 38 ... 37 ...
Power consumption [W]
38 *) 37 *) 47 *) 46 *)
Temperature range
0 ... +45
[° C]
Mains voltage [V] 100-240
Protective switch-off
> 70
[°C]
Dimensions
97 x 350 x 244
(H x W x D) [mm]
Weight Approx. 4 kg Approx. 4.5 kg

*) The power consumption depends on the input and output configuration (information
without LNB supply voltage or remote power supply for active antenna systems)
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Type UFO 30 Type UFO 30

Order no. 20610146 RF output

Inputs DVB-C output [Ω] 1 x F-Connector, 75
Sat IF input [Ω] 2 x F-Connector, 75 47 ... 1,006
Frequency range [MHz]
Frequency range [MHz] 950 ... 2,150 (fine adjustment in 250 kHz steps)
Decoupling [dB] Min. 25 Frequency range (channel list) 110 ... 1,006
[MHz] (settable over the channel list)
Return path loss [dB] Typ. 6
Return path loss [dB] 14 (47 MHz) -1.5/Oct.
Front end
Output level [dBµV] 91
DVB-S2 8x
Setting output level [dB] -20 (In 0.5 steps)
Frequency grid [MHz] 1 (950 ... 2150)
Signal stability [dB] Typ. ± 0.5
± 3 (symbol rate < 10 Ms/s)
AFC-control range [MHz] ± 5 (symbol Rate > 10 Ms/s) Frequency stability [ppm] Typ. 35
(950 ... 2150) MER [dB] Typ. ≥ 45
Input level range [dBµV] 60 ... 110 Shoulder attenuation [dB] ≥ 60 (at standard level)
Permissible level difference Spurious emissions [dB] ≥ 60
12
[dB] System data
Demodulation DVB-S Power consumption [W] Typ. 25
Standard EN 300 421 (1) Temperature range [° C] 0 ... 40
Input symbol rate QPSK [MS/s] 2 ... 45 Mains voltage [%] 230 V ± 10
Code rate (Viterbi) 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8 Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] 282 x 240 x 60
Roll off [%] 35 Weight [kg] 2.5
Demodulation DVB-S2
Standard EN 302 307 (2)
Input symbol rate QPSK [MS/s] 1 ... 34
Code rate (LDPC) 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Input symbol rate 8PSK [MS/s] 1 ... 28.9
Code rate (LDPC) 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Roll off [%] 20/25/35
MPEG-TS processor
Programme/PID filter 
PSI/SI processing PCR correction
Stuffing Automatic
QAM modulator
Output channels 8 x DVB-C (J.83A) as adjacent channels
QAM constellation [QAM] 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Symbol rate [MS/s] 2.25 ... 7.25
Roll off [%] 15
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