NTU Satellite Network Technical UpdateDRU Maintenance Program

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NTU Satellite Network Technical Update/DRU
Maintenance Program

• Tim Ehrlich
• Chief Engineer

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Network News

• MCC 3.7 rev. 5
• Encoder Upgrade (3.3/1.9/2.7)
• Scheduling
• Transponder Schedule

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MCC Software

• MCC upgrade to 3.7 rev 5
• Future inclusion of 5000 series DRU to NTU
  Network
• ASI in place of Taxi Comms.
• Development of 3000/5000 compatible MCC/Director
• Under Review by Tandberg and NTU as of 4/5/02

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Encoder Update

• Encoder audio pop' or loss
• Encoder loss of video
• Upgrade to 3.3/1.9/2.7 (from 3.1/1.8/2.7)
• Encoder Swap
• Hardware profile
• Software upgrade
• LCD replacement
• In progress
• Verification Label
• Mk. 3 LCD Fitted, 8442 s/w 3.3 exec, 1.9
  pre-rom, 8860 s/w 2.7

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CSR 820 Receiver Update

• Loss of video (radar detector, cross pole, Mux
  reboot, etc.)
• Version 4.3
• Restart transport stream
• Idle carrier timeout
• Watchdog timeout
• Probable summer release

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Tandberg TT 1220

• Next generation for CSR 820 product line (420
  IRD)
• Completely compatible with NTU Network
• Testing indicates high reliability
• 1 RU, front/side panel cooling
• Digital video output (SDI, optional)
• Allows for digital storage without additional
  encoding requirements

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Tandberg TT 1220 (continued)

• Beta testing currently at NTU and Tandberg Norway
• Possible Q3 2002 rollout
• Tandberg Television, Sands S4555

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NTU DRU Maintenance Plan

• Current plan expires 6/30/02
• Coverage through NTU 5000/DRU/year
• 3 year contract 4550/year (13,650 for three
  years)
• 5 year contract 4450/year (22,250 for five
  years)
• Covers Encoder, Multiplexer, Modulator, DRU CPU,
  Monitor, LNB (Norsat 4507A)
• 24 hour replacement
• Time and materials option details included with
  warranty handout

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Engineers Site

• http//www.ntu.edu/engineers/
• Updated content and look
• Discussion group
• Suggestions

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• Open For Questions