SMD 989
– User Manual
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Introduction
The SMD-989 is a versatile DVB-S/S2/S2X/TurboPSK modulator platform capable of one or two
channels of modulation per rack unit. The SMD-989 comes standard with IP and ASI inputs to
offer flexibility for future changes in network architecture or sourcing content from two different
interfaces. The SMD also supports advanced DVB-S2 features such as 16APSK and 32APSK
modulation as well as the carriage of multiple streams on a single RF carrier. It further supports
the advanced modulator coding scheme turbo PSK and S2X.
This manual describes how to install, configure, and operate the SMD 989 DVB-
S/S2/S2X/TurboPSK Modulator. It is written for professional operators of video distribution
systems and assumes a prerequisite level of technical knowledge.
The SMD 989 is controllable through the front panel interface, a supported web browser and/or
via SNMP which also provide alarms and traps that may be configured to alert users when errors
occur through automation systems.
Through the SMD 989 web interface, front panel, or SNMP the user can perform tasks such as
configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Supported WEB interface browsers include:
- Internet Explorer 7 & above
- Mozilla Firefox 3.5 & above
- Google Chrome
Please check to be sure your web browser is supported as above.