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FOXTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LIMITED
Satellite MultiStacker Installation Requirements
FXTL-T-0219
Last Updated: 18/03/2019 8:59:00 AM
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Issue Issue Date Revision Revision Comments Prepared By Authorised By
# Date
1 15/09/17 0 SMS Launch Install Steven Circosta Thomas Russo
Specification
1 1 22/09/17 Frequency List & Steven Circosta John Mitsios
Wallplate - quality levels
added
Optical systems
1 22/02/18 2 22/02/18 Page 15 Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
Active Tap Powering
Maximum 1800mA
Maximum 4 Active Taps
1 3 17/5/18 Addition of Notes to Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
pages 8,19 & Power
block diagram 3
1 29/05/18 4 29/05/18 New Stacker plan for Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
26/06/18 on page 11
Update powering
options and added notes
pages 15 &16
Added active tap
feeding into passive tap
page 16
1 03/07/18 5 03/07/18 Update Optus Channel Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
Plans
1 10/09/18 6 10/09/18 New Test Channel T8 Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
1 9/11/18 6 9/11/18 New Foxtel Logo Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
1 12/11/1/8 7 12/11/18 Line Powering Cable Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
Lengths
RF & Optical Star Feed
Concept Designs added
1 11/02/19 8 11/02/19 Update Foxtel Web Link Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
Note: on Commercial
STB
1 21/02/19 9 21/02/19 Note on capacitive Steven Circosta John Mitsios
terminator added to
page 9
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Issue Issue Date Revision Revision Comments Prepared By Authorised By
# Date
1 18/03/19 10 18/03/19 Notes added to pages Steven Circosta John Mitsios
13 & 14 for No PDR,
Lite & Extra Lite
upgrades
Disclaimer
This document is correct at time of publication. Foxtel reserves the right to modify
channel plans or any other item within the document without prior notice to the field.
Refer to the Foxtel website for the latest version.
www.foxtel.com.au/mdu
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Distribution List
Name Position Company
Doug Fewtrell Head of Field Operations Foxtel
Adam Brown Operations Manager Field Operations Foxtel
Thomas Russo Middleware and Security Development Foxtel
Manager
Enver Vasfi Hardware Development Manager Foxtel
Christopher Smith Strata Accounts Manager Foxtel
Martin Walsh Strata Accounts Manager Foxtel
Jason Gooch Commercial Business Manager Foxtel
Mark Bishop Commercial Business Manager Foxtel
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Document Approval
Enver Vasfi Hardware Development Manager
18/03/19
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Table of Contents
1. OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................... 8
2. OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................ 10
3. SCOPE........................................................................................................................ 10
4. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 13
STB INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 20
STB FREQUENCY LIST SELECTION ................................................................................ 21
APPENDIX A. LIST OF OPTUS 10 – D3 STACKED AND NON-STACKED
FREQUENCIES INCLUDING FOXTEL TEST CHANNELS ................................................. 22
APPENDIX B. SCOPE OF WORKS ................................................................................ 23
Post Installation ................................................................................................................ 23
APPENDIX C. EARTHING .............................................................................................. 26
Equipotential Bonding Commercial Installation (Single Dwelling Residence – more than one
Wall plate) ............................................................................................................................ 26
Equipotential Bonding Multi-Dwelling Unit or Commercial Installation ..................................... 27
APPENDIX D. GLOSSARY OF TERMS .......................................................................... 28
APPENDIX E. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .................................................................... 29
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Table of Contents continued
Diagram 1 Typical Port Configuration of the Satellite Multistacker .......................................... 8
Diagram 2 Dip Switch default Position = Up On & Down Off ................................................. 10
Diagram 3 A small FTA – SAT Integrated no PDR system upgrade...................................... 13
Diagram 4 Single wire 4 way tap backbone with system calculations ................................... 15
Diagram 5 Single wire 4 way splitter concept design using active taps to feed 128 outlets over
4 levels......................................................................................................................... 16
Diagram 6 Active Tap powering options ............................................................................... 17
Diagram 7 Active tap feeding 4 way passive tap within unit .................................................. 17
Diagram 8 Concept Optical Headend feeding active taps over 96 floors ............................... 18
Diagram 9 Concept Design 16 way active tap staring out to end of line 32 port active taps. .. 19
Diagram 10 RF Cable Connection on an iQ4 or later STB .................................................... 20
Diagram 11 RF Cable Connection on an iQ4 or later STB from a single wall plate................ 20
Diagram 12 RF Cable Connection on an iQ4 or later STB from twin diplexed wall plate ....... 20
Diagram 13 – Equipotential Bonding in Single Premises ...................................................... 26
Diagram 14 – Equipotential Bonding Multi-Dwelling Unit and Commercial Premises ............ 27
Table 1 Shows Multistacker Dip Switch settings and STB State Settings.............................. 11
Table 2 shows vertical transponder groups stacked to the new H polarity transponder
Frequency .................................................................................................................... 12
Table 3 Frequencies for distribution through an SMS SMATV backbone .............................. 22
Table 4 – Wallplate Signal Level .......................................................................................... 24
Table 5 – Wallplate Digital Performance .............................................................................. 24
Table 6 – Wallplate Digital Slope / Tilt Performance ............................................................. 25
Table 7 – Post Installation Certification Test Locations......................................................... 25
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1. Overview
The Satellite Multistacker combines 2 horizontal & 2 vertical satellite services from 2
orbital locations and combines them on a single RF cable so that a single RF input port
on an iQ3 – iQ4 or later STB can receive the signals.
Diagram 1 Typical Port Configuration of the Satellite Multistacker
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The Multistackers have 4 input ports which cater for low & high band signals.
Low band via DC Voltage
High band via DC & 22 KHz tone.
Note: It is important to have the satellite RF feeds connected between the
LNBF and SMS before the unit is powered up. This will ensure that the
SMS does not go into automatic search mode that could take up to an
hour to complete the search. Connecting the cables and power in the
correct sequence allows the SMS to lock to the Foxtel Transponders
within 30 seconds.
Kingray
From left to right
Port 4 HH = 18 volts plus 22 KHz (future satellite)
Port 3 VH = 13 volts plus 22 KHz (future satellite)
Port 2 H L = 18 volts (Current Foxtel H pol services)
Port 1 V L = 13 volts (Current Foxtel V pol services)
Jonsa
From left to right
Port 4 V L = 13 volts (Current Foxtel V pol services)
Port 3 H L = 18 volts (Current Foxtel H pol services)
Port 2 V H = 13 volts plus 22 KHz (future satellite)
Port 1 H H = 18 volts plus 22 KHz (future satellite)
The units have 2 ports on the bottom.
Port 1 Stacked satellite output port with the option of line powering via a 12, 15
or 18 volt DC power injector and power pack.
Port 2 local powering via a 12, 15 or 18 volt DC power pack
Note: When using the local powering option, the installation of a power block
at the RF output is required to stop unwanted power entering the SMS.
Local powering option can be extended using RG6 coaxial cable, the
maximum run of cable depends on the voltage source used. 12 Volt 15
metres, Jonsa 15 volt 30 metres, & Kingray 18 volt, 50 metres.
When line powering via the RF output with the use of a power injector
& FTA – Satellite diplexer in line, the maximum cable runs are reduced
to the following. 12 volt 10 metres, Jonsa 15 volt 25 metres, & Kingray
40 metres.
When line powering the Kingray stacker the local power port shall be
terminated with one of the capacitive terminators supplied.
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2. Objective
The satellite multistacker (SMS) is a standalone device that can be installed directly
after a twin or quad universal vertical - horizontal LNBF. It is typically installed before
the first distribution point in the SMATV system. An amplifier is installed where required
to provide a higher launch level of up to 108dBuV. (The multistacker typically outputs
a level of 80-85dBuV).
Due to the design of the multistacker there is no headend set up procedure, the Foxtel
N.I.T (Network Information Table) is updated which informs the SMS what frequencies
to tune to in the same way we update information to STB’s in the field. This becomes
a simple installation method for a large variety of building types which include:
Domestic homes that are difficult to re-cable.
MDU’s listed as “non-homes passed” which have been difficult to cable due to
cabling access.
MDU lite buildings that are H polarity only cabled.
Twin backbone no PVR buildings with single laterals.
Single wired Commercial Buildings (Note: when commercial STB is available).
Single wired residential Estates including RF or Optical distribution.
3. Scope
To install a multistacker, all RF distribution components within the network must be
capable of distributing the upper Frequency of 2400MHz, including:
Amplifiers
Power Injectors
Splitters
Taps
Cables
Connectors
Wall plates
Foxtel satellite transponders are distributed on frequencies between 950-2350MHz.
The SMS stacks V polarity transponders onto the H polarity so that a single cable can
distribute up to 32 satellite Transponders. This allows the integration of FTA services
on the one cable with the use of a FTA – Satellite diplexer that combines 45-862 MHz
FTA & 950-2400 MHz Satellite. Foxtel has updated the Installer Product List with
products capable of distributing signals at the higher frequency of 2400MHz which are
listed under the category “Multistacker”.
This allows the combined FTA – Satellite to be distributed down existing single cable
RF distribution networks that are fitted with a minimum of RG6 coaxial cable.
The stacker has been fitted with a 5 position dip switch which is switched to match the
State installed. This allows Foxtel to make better use of Transponder space in the
event that the total 32 transponders are used.
Diagram 2 Dip Switch default Position = Up On & Down Off
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The dipswitches on the multistacker are switched to match the state installed
Switch 1 2 3 4 5 STB
Number Setting
National Off Off Off Off Off National 01
NSW On Off Off Off Off NSW 02
VIC Off On Off Off Off VIC 03
QLD On On Off Off Off QLD 04
SA Off Off On Off Off SA 05
WA On Off On Off Off WA 06
TAS Off On On Off Off TAS 07
NT On On On Off Off NT 08
Table 1 Shows Multistacker Dip Switch settings and STB State Settings
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Vertical Stacked Transponder Frequencies
The following tables shows the vertical stacked transponders for each state throughout
Australia. The multistacker is shipped with all dip switched set to the National Plan or
off position. This plan has higher frequencies which are used to commission an SMATV
or Optical Backbone before the correct state is selected. The new state is retuned
within 30 seconds of selecting the required plan. Meter plans have been listed on the
left from 01 to 08.
12802 12843.5 12885 12926.5 12968
G31 G32 G33
S NAT 01 G35 T4 G34 T8 T10 T11 T12
11679 12227.5 12760.5 12802 12843.5
G31 G32 G33
S NSW 02 T10 T11 T12 G34 T8 G35 T4
G32 G33 G31
S VIC 03 T11 T12 G34 T8 G35 T4 T10
G33 G31 G32
S QLD 04 T12 G34 T8 G35 T4 T10 T11
G31 G32 G33
S SA 05 G35 T4 T10 T11 T12 G34 T8
G31 G32 G33
S WA 06 G34 T8 G35 T4 T10 T11 T12
G32 G31 G33
S TAS 07 T11 T10 T12 G34 T8 G35 T4
G33 G31 G32
S NT 08 T12 T10 T11 G34 T8 G35 T4
This channel plan becomes active as of 26/06/18
Table 2 shows vertical transponder groups stacked to the new H polarity
transponder Frequency
Important Note: It is crucial that the correct plan is selected for the required state. If
this is not carried out the subscriber will be missing some if not all vertical channel
groups. Resulting in a “No Signal” status.
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4. Installation Requirements
All Components within a SMATV backbone system must pass frequencies from 45
to 2400MHz. Any exception to this is shown in the following bullet points.
Backbone upgrades:
Upgrade existing FTA RG6/RG11 backbone system must have all devices
rated for the FTA and satellite bands from 45 - 2400MHz.
No PDR buildings with end of line multiswitches must have all components
rated from 45-2400MHz. The only exception to the rule is when using the
existing end of line multiswitch which are rated below 2400MHz. This may
result in a drop of signal level for transponders above 2150MHz. In most cases
signal attenuation will be minimal, but installers should take this attenuation in
signal level into account when calculating system losses.
Existing RG6 crimp connectors are permitted in upgraded systems.
Upgraded systems with RG11 crimp connectors must have the connectors
upgraded to RG11 compression connectors.
Backbone upgrades only requires 2 coaxial cables from a twin LNBF to the
multistacker
Diagram 3 Small FTA – SAT Integrated No PDR system upgrade
No PDR buildings are cabled with a single lateral cable to the wall plate, the SMS
allows the single lateral cable to provide satellite Horizontal pole and Vertical pole
transponders stacked onto Horizontal pole, plus FTA to an iQ3 – iQ4 or later STB.
Notes:
A GPO is required in the headend location. If this is not achievable line powering via
an in-line power injector with a dedicated “common property” GPO in another location
is possible. The unit is not to be powered from a private resident’s power source.
A splitter shall be installed to cater for V polarity via the stacker and multiswitch, this
caters for existing V-H pole single tuner boxes throughout the installation.
When local powering the SMS via the DC power port, the installation of a DC block
shall be installed at the RF output port.
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Extra Lite & Lite Upgrades:
In Extra lite & lite upgrades, all components shall be rated to 2400Mhz. The system
design is treated the same as a new backbone.
Notes:
An existing extra lite single backbone only caters for H pole Optus 10 transponders
and has an 11.3 L.O LNBF installed. Backbone components are only rated to
1500MHz and require a full upgrade.
An existing lite single backbone only caters for H pole transponders for Optus 10
& Optus D3 with a 10.7 L.O LNBF. All actives and passives require upgrade to
2400MHz rated components.
All RG11 crimp connectors shall be replaced with compression connectors.
Existing RG6 crimp connectors are permitted in lite & extra lite upgrades.
New Backbone:
4 Cables run from the LNBF to the Multistacker.
A 5th Cable is installed from the roof FTA antenna to the multistacker / headend
location.
RG11 compression connectors are to be used for all RG11cables.
RG6 compression connectors are to be used for all RG6 cables.
Standalone satellite systems require amplifiers with an operational range of
950-2400MHz, no FTA amplifier is required.
When integrating FTA services, the FTA amplifiers are to operate in the range
45 – 862MHz.
Refer to the Foxtel Installer Product List for a full range of products that can be
used for SMS installations.
www.foxtel.com.au/mdu
When local powering of SMS is used the installation of a power block at the RF
output of the SMS must be installed.
Optical Systems and Residential Estates:
When integrating into an optical fibre network, the components used must be capable
of transmitting signals in the range of 5-2400MHz. Carriers networks that use RF
overlay for combining television services typically use the wavelength of 1550nm for
distribution through the network. Please check with the carriers requirements when
choosing the wavelength to be used.
Optical receivers should be capable of catering for a high channel load of 32 x 36MHz
satellite carriers and a minimum of 12 x 7 MHz COFDM FTA carriers. The channel load
may vary depending on the network requirements.
Wall plate signal levels & quality shall meet the requirements shown in tables 4, 5 & 6
of this document.
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Diagram 4 Single wire 4 way tap backbone with system calculations
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Concept Design
The following concept design combines Satellite and FTA channels onto a single
backbone. The use of satellite / FTA diplexers used to separate the satellite and FTA
signals into the Foxtel STB.
Diagram 5 Single wire 4 way splitter concept design using active taps to feed
128 outlets over 4 levels
Notes:
The maximum cable length between the 18V DC power supply and active tap
is 40M of RG6.This allows up to 160M of RG6 between the 4 active taps with
a maximum of 1.5 amp current draw through the 4 way splitter.
The 32 port active tap current draw is in the range of 250-300mA @ 18V DC.
The maximum combined current draw from a single power supply must not
exceed 1800mA.
In this scenario, the SMS is powered locally by the 12V DC power supply. The
12 volt power supply can be installed up to 10M from the SMS via the use of
RG6 coaxial cable.
Powering option #1 shows the active tap powered via an 18V DC power supply
at the input of the 4 way splitter. This option is available for 2, 3 or 4 way
splitters.
Powering option #2 shows the active tap locally powered via an 18V DC power
supply on level 1. When this option is used powering of the Active Tap & SMS
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can be achieved by removing power supplies and power block at the SMS
location.
Correct splitters with forward or reverse powering options are used.
Diagram 6 Active Tap powering options
An active tap provides up to 90dBuV output at 2400MHz, a single cable run
into the unit can feed a tap or splitter within the unit. Diagram 7 shows the
maximum cable lengths that can be achieved to provide the require signal at
the STB.
Diagram 7 Active tap feeding 4 way passive tap within unit
Notes:
45M run of RG6 can be achieved when installing a 12dB tap with the unit.
Preference is given to installing a tap within the unit over a splitter due to its
higher port to port isolation performance.
However if cable run exceeds 45M, a 4 way splitter can be installed within the
unit to achieve a maximum run of 60M resulting in 58.0dB into the STB.
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Diagram 8 Concept Optical Headend feeding active taps over 96 floors
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Diagram 9 Concept Design 16 way active tap staring out to end of line 32 port
active taps.
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STB Installation
Note: When connecting an iQ4 or later STB to an SMS wired backbone, satellite input
2 V pol is not used.
Installation to the iQ4 STB is carried out by installing 1 satellite RF cable to
Input 1 and 1 FTA cable to TV input port.
Diagram 10 RF Cable Connection on an iQ4 STB
A single F type wall plate uses installation fit off code FD, connection to the
STB requires 3 RF cables and 1 Sat / FTA Diplexer.
Diagram 11 RF Cable Connection on an iQ4 STB from a single wall plate
A Twin diplexed F wall plate uses installation fit off code FM, connection to the
STB requires 2 RF cables.
Diagram 12 RF Cable Connection on an iQ4 STB from twin diplexed wall
plate
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STB Frequency List Selection
On Activating the sim card in the STB the State Frequency List selection is an
automated process. This field is updated via the postcode location for the installation
address.
Once the STU is connected and turned on, activate the smartcard. Once the smartcard
has been activated, the frequency list selection will automatically update as per the
customer’s address in the system. The Frequency List above shows 02 for NSW.
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Appendix A. List of Optus 10 – D3 Stacked and non-stacked
Frequencies including Foxtel Test Channels
Non NAT NSW QLD TAS
Transponder Stacked 01 02 VIC 03 04 SA 05 WA 06 07 NT 08
D3T4 1145.0 2102.0 2143.5 2102.0 2060.5 979.0 1527.5 2143.5 2143.5
D3T8 1311.0 2143.5 2102.0 2060.5 1527.5 2143.5 979.0 2102.0 2102.0
D3T10 1394.0 2185.0 979.0 2143.5 2102.0 1527.5 2060.5 1527.5 1527.5
D3T11 1435.5 2226.5 1527.5 979.0 2143.5 2060.5 2102.0 979.0 2060.5
D3T12 1477.0 2268.0 2060.5 1527.5 979.0 2102.0 2143.5 2060.5 979.0
D3T13 1020.5 1020.5 1020.5 1020.5 1020.5 1020.5 1020.5 1020.5 1020.5
D3T14 1062.0 1062.0 1062.0 1062.0 1062.0 1062.0 1062.0 1062.0 1062.0
D3T15 1103.5 1103.5 1103.5 1103.5 1103.5 1103.5 1103.5 1103.5 1103.5
D3T16 1145.0 1145.0 1145.0 1145.0 1145.0 1145.0 1145.0 1145.0 1145.0
D3T17 1186.5 1186.5 1186.5 1186.5 1186.5 1186.5 1186.5 1186.5 1186.5
D3T18 1228.0 1228.0 1228.0 1228.0 1228.0 1228.0 1228.0 1228.0 1228.0
D3T19 1269.5 1269.5 1269.5 1269.5 1269.5 1269.5 1269.5 1269.5 1269.5
D3T20 1311.0 1311.0 1311.0 1311.0 1311.0 1311.0 1311.0 1311.0 1311.0
D3T21 1352.5 1352.5 1352.5 1352.5 1352.5 1352.5 1352.5 1352.5 1352.5
D3T22 1394.0 1394.0 1394.0 1394.0 1394.0 1394.0 1394.0 1394.0 1394.0
D3T23 1435.5 1435.5 1435.5 1435.5 1435.5 1435.5 1435.5 1435.5 1435.5
D3T24 1477.0 1477.0 1477.0 1477.0 1477.0 1477.0 1477.0 1477.0 1477.0
10T13 1578.0 1578.0 1578.0 1578.0 1578.0 1578.0 1578.0 1578.0 1578.0
10T15 1658.0 1658.0 1658.0 1658.0 1658.0 1658.0 1658.0 1658.0 1658.0
10T16 1698.0 1698.0 1698.0 1698.0 1698.0 1698.0 1698.0 1698.0 1698.0
10T17 1738.0 1738.0 1738.0 1738.0 1738.0 1738.0 1738.0 1738.0 1738.0
10T18 1778.0 1778.0 1778.0 1778.0 1778.0 1778.0 1778.0 1778.0 1778.0
10T19 1818.0 1818.0 1818.0 1818.0 1818.0 1818.0 1818.0 1818.0 1818.0
10T20 1858.0 1858.0 1858.0 1858.0 1858.0 1858.0 1858.0 1858.0 1858.0
10T21 1898.0 1898.0 1898.0 1898.0 1898.0 1898.0 1898.0 1898.0 1898.0
10T22 1938.0 1938.0 1938.0 1938.0 1938.0 1938.0 1938.0 1938.0 1938.0
10T24 2018.0 2018.0 2018.0 2018.0 2018.0 2018.0 2018.0 2018.0 2018.0
Table 3 Frequencies for distribution through an SMS SMATV backbone
Table shows the I.F Frequencies for distribution through an SMS SMATV backbone.
Note: National plan 01 is used to commission all SMS SMATV backbone systems. The
higher frequencies are listed in the event that a total of 32 transponders are used, this
will result in new V pol stacked frequencies being used in stacked plans 02 through to
08.
Foxtel’s satellite Test Channels are shown in yellow
Once the system logs have been taken on National Plan 01, a log is required out of
the stacker to confirm that the correct state plan has been chosen.
Please note: ACT uses the same plan as NSW 02.
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Appendix B. Scope of Works
Post Installation
At the completion of the installation, an approved ‘as built’ SOW document shall be
forwarded to FOXTEL to enable the building to be activated for the FOXTEL service.
Note: The National Service Provider / installation company submits an
electronic copy of the ‘as built’ Scope of Work document to Foxtel.
Installation ‘As Built’ Drawing
An accurately electronic ‘as built’ design showing all the equipment installed in the
system must be provided with the ‘as built’ SOW document.
Installation Photographs
Photographs shall be provided as appropriate for:
Dish location – showing skyline and Dish; LNB; Mount – close up photo
Headend location showing multistacker amplifiers and other devices
Tap location and earthing
FTA and FOXTEL integration point.
Installation Certification Testing
Post installation testing involves completion of a commissioning sheet contained within
the ‘as built’ SOW document.
All tests must comply with the wall plate specifications for installations tables and be
documented on the As Built SOW.
Testing by data logging is also acceptable.
LNB Tests
All ports on the LNB must be tested for Digital Channel Power, Modulation Error Ratio
and Bit Error Rate for the following Eight Transponders (as a minimum).
Optus D3 Optus 10
T8,T12,T14,T18,T22,T24 T17 & T24
Multistacker – Back Bone Tests
Note: National Plan 01 used to commission all SMS SMATV systems. The
higher frequencies in plan 01 are used to ensure that higher frequencies
pass through the backbone in the event that 32 transponders are used.
Once the backbone logs are taken throughout the network at the higher
frequencies, a single log is then taken at the output of the SMS to
confirm that the multistacker has been switched to the required state
plan.
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Amplifier Tests
The input and output signal levels are to be tested at the MATV launch amplifier.
Channel loading should be taken into account and launch level adjusted accordingly.
Passive Tap, Active Tap or MultiswitchTests
The Passive Tap, Active Tap, or (multiswitch on upgraded no PDR site) must be tested
for Digital Channel Power, Modulation Error Ratio and Bit Error Rate for Transponders
as per LNB Tests shown above (as a minimum). Testing by data logging is also
acceptable.
Wall plate Tests
The signal levels must be tested at wall plates:
Closest to the Headend
Central to the Headend and
Furthest from the Headend.
All tests must comply with the wall plate specifications for installations tables.
Testing by data logging is also acceptable.
Table 4 – Wallplate Signal Level
Wallplate Level (dBµV)
Commercial Single Dwelling Multi-Dwelling Unit, Multi-
Broadcast Type Residence (SDR) ONLY Residential Estate and Large
Commercial
Systems >20 RF Channels
Standard Modulation type Min Max Min Max
Analogue FM radio 45 80 54 71
DVB-S / S2 QPSK / 8PSK 58 79 58 76
DVB-T COFDM 64 QAM 40 75 54 77
DAB+ DQPSK (EEP3A) 60 86 60 77
Note: All digital levels are RMS voltage or Digital Channel Power. Digital Channel Power
measured values may be +/- 2 dB from the levels listed due to accuracy of meters.
Table 5 – Wallplate Digital Performance
Modulation Error
Broadcast type Bit Error Rate Ratio
(In band noise ratio)
Pre-Viterbi Pre – RS
Standard Modulation Type or Post-Viterbi Minimum (dB)
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Table 6 – Wallplate Digital Slope / Tilt Performance
Broadcast Type Wallplate Level Slope Tilt (dB)
Maximum level difference Maximum level difference
Standard Modulation Type at single wallplate ALL wallplates in system
DVB-S QPSK 12 18
DVB-T COFDM 64 QAM 6 12
DAB+ DQPSK (EEP3A) 6 12
Note: Measured values may be +/- 2dB from the levels listed owing to accuracy of meters.
Table 7 – Post Installation Certification Test Locations
Broadcast Type Test Locations
Active Taps
Standard Modulation type Amplifiers Multiswitches and
wallplates
DVB-S QPSK 8 Transponders 8 Transponders
Highest and lowest
DVB-T COFDM 64 QAM All channels
channels
Quality Control
FOXTEL’s quality expectations and processes focus on ensuring that the design and
field installation process is positive and beneficial to everyone involved in the FOXTEL
process and that they will happily recommend the FOXTEL process to others.
FOXTEL reserve the right to actively inspect the work performed by the National
Service Provider to ensure that their work meets the required standards. If
subsequently the work is found to be of an inferior standard then the National Service
Provider will be required to make the necessary reparations.
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Appendix C. Earthing
Earthing and Equipotential Bonding (CET) Designs
All system components must be earthed in compliance with
AS/NZS 1367:2000, AS/NZS3000, (earthing conductors), and AS/ACIF
S009:2006.
Equipotential bonding is used to ensure that no hazardous voltages are present on the
outer conductors of a cable or any metallic component within the network.
A licensed electrician must carry out connections within the electrical switchboard.
Note: A suitably qualified person can carry out the connection for protective earthing external
to the switchboard.
Refer to the following designs for specific diagrams for earthing outline the preferred
methods for connection of a CET and bonding conductor.
Equipotential Bonding Commercial Installation (Single Dwelling
Residence – more than one Wall plate)
Diagram 13 shows the method for Equipotential Bonding in a commercial (Single
Dwelling Residence) single premise installation with more than one outlet.
Diagram 13 – Equipotential Bonding in Single Premises
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Equipotential Bonding Multi-Dwelling Unit or Commercial Installation
Diagram 14 shows the method for Equipotential Bonding in a Multi-Dwelling Unit or
commercial multiple premise installation.
Diagram 14 – Equipotential Bonding Multi-Dwelling Unit and Commercial
Premises
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Appendix D. Glossary of Terms
Term/Acronym Description
SMS Satellite Multistacker
No PDR Existing twin backbone single lateral backbone with a “No PDR”
installation status
SOW Scope of Works
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Appendix E. Reference Documents
For further information on Foxtel’s dish sizes and other installation requirements, refer
to the following documentation.
FOXTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LIMITED
Satellite Installation Manual – SIM
for
Multi-Dwelling Units
Multi-Residential Estates and
Commercial Installations
FD/T/E/2207
www.foxtel.com.au/mdu
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