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nSure
TNS544

TSoIP Switch
The TNS544 TSoIP Switch is an ideal Applications
solution for intelligent redundancy •• ASI/IP networks requiring top class reliability
switchover between MPEG transport •• Satellite, terrestrial and cable distribution and
streams in IP or hybrid IP/ASI networks. contribution

The TNS544 TSoIP Switch reduces cost for •• Seamless switching in DVB-T/T2 SFN networks
redundancy by offering up to four seamless switches Key features
per RU.
•• Intelligent seamless switching between multiple ASI
and IP input streams
The flexible interfaces (ASI/IP/SDH/SONET) eliminate
the need for interface adaptation equipment •• Multimode operation for adaptive TS matching
reducing the costs and the risk of failure of third party (SFN/Null packet agnostic/ TS/ PID)
equipment. •• Flexible switch configuration

Maximize the uptime of your broadcast services •• Seamless switching in DVB-T/T2 SFN networks

by continuously monitoring all inputs and switching •• Integrated TS monitoring and error detection
seamlessly to a backup source if errors are detected based on ETR 101 290 input monitoring and error
or signal is lost. detection

•• Industry-leading support for IP video technologies

The TNS544 offers powerful IP tools for FEC, Quality
of Service (ToS/CoS), VLAN and routing are also •• Forward Error Correction on input and output
supported. •• Dual GbE interfaces

Nevion nSure products can be configured via •• Dual power supply

an easy-to-use web interface and interact •• User-friendly configuration and control

with overlaying network management systems.
Scheduled software upgrades can be performed
via Connect, VideoIPath, or any NMS.
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Inputs Outputs
ASI in ASI passthrough (x4)
(4 inputs) ASI out
optional Buffer management Monitoring Switching (4 outputs)
optional
Buffer management Monitoring Switching

IP in Buffer management Monitoring Switching IP out

(1 - 16) (1 - 8 copies per
Buffer management Monitoring Switching switching unit)

Management & Alarms

HTML Clock & time base Power
XML Alarm • 1PPS regulator
relay • UTC time source • Dual 230V AC
SNMP
• 48V DC
TXP

SNTP 1PPS
Configuration
Alarm logs
Alarm traps

Seamless TS switchover Scalability

Seamless switchover between incoming streams The TNS544 offers flexible configuration of inputs,
without interruption on the output. Incoming number of switches and outputs. It can be delivered
streams are matched and aligned to handle delay with up to four switch modules per unit. Each switch
differences. supporting up to four inputs. Delay differences
between the inputs are automatically compensated
enabling seamless switching and preventing service
SFN seamless switchover
outage for the viewers.
Synchronized and seamless switchover between
two different SFN streams or T2MI streams ensures
Advanced IP capabilities
that modulators remains synchronized in an SFN
network. TNS544 supports IP unicast and multicast, as well as
output diversity. A transport stream can be sent to
multiple unicast or multicast IP destinations. Powerful
Adaptive stream matching
IP tools for FEC, Quality of Service (ToS/CoS), VLAN
Transport streams can be matched and aligned
and routing are supported.
according to several criteria. The TNS544 can
perform regular TS matching or use SFN information
Transport stream monitoring
for matching. If necessary the unit can disregard the
distribution of the null packets or match according to Continuous and simultaneous monitoring and error
a user defined PID. detection of input signals to ensure error-free
operation. Error detection is performed according to
ETR 101 290 priority 1 and 2.
Flexible switching criteria
Easy configurable switching criteria to provide
User-friendly configuration
maximum flexibility to the user. Manual or automatic
switching based on ETR 290 alarm conditions enable The user interface of the TNS544 is simple and very
the tailoring of the redundancy behaviour. intuitive, it is designed to help the operator configure
the unit quickly. Running on any web browser the GUI
can be accessed from any computer.
Robustness and reliability
Dual power supply for increased reliability. Relay
protected ASI outputs ensures signal passthrough in
the event of power loss or power supply failure.
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Transport stream interfaces Time synchronization

Gigabit Ethernet: up to 16 transport streams over IP (TSoIP) Clock reference 1PPS input (50 Ohm female BNC)
2 x 100/1000Base-T Ethernet, 1 x SFP UTC time reference SNTP over the management interface (RJ45)
Connectors: 2 x RJ45 (100/1000Base-T), SFP
TS Encapsulation: SMPTE 2022 -1/2
Protocols: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, VLAN (802.1Q) Control and management
ARP, IPv4, UDP, TCP, RTP, IGMPv2/3) Management port 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
DVB-ASI (optional) 4 DVB ASI inputs (EN 50083-9, Annex B) Connector: RJ45
4 DVB ASI outputs with passthrough Element control through HTTP/WEB based GUI
188 or 204 byte packet length
Burst and Spread mode XML Configuration import and export via HTTP
Female BNC connectors 75 Ohm SNMP agent for integration with Network Management System (NMS)
Protocols HTTP, XML, SNMPv2c
Switching capabilities Alarm relay 9 pin D-SUB. Two relays supported; one at
configurable alarm level
No. of switches 1-4 switches per unit
Maintenance port USB version 1.1
No. of input 2-4 TS inputs per switch
per switch
Switch configurations 2:1, 3:1 or 4:1 Physical and environmental characteristics
No. of outputs 4 TS outputs per unit with 1-8 TS outputs copies Input voltage 100-240V AC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz, Dual power
per switch supply,
optional -48V DC
Max TS over IP inputs 16 (4x4) with a total bit rate of 200Mbps
Power consumption 35W max
Switching modes Manual
Automatic with input prioritization Dimensions 1RU, full-width 19’’
(WxDxH) 420 x 300 x 44.5mm
Matching modes Transport stream
Ignore Null Packets Operating 0˚C to 50˚C
SFN using MIP (DVB-T) and T2-MI (DVB-T2) temperature
Specific PID Storage temperature -20˚C to 70˚C
TS delay Automatic or manual Relative humidity 5% to 95% (non condensing)
compensation
Compliance CE: 73/23/EEC (Low voltage equipment)
Frame aligned switchoverbetween SFN streams from two CP525 cMUX 89/336/EEC (Electromagnetic compatibility)
Remultiplexers with preservation of MIP packets CSA: Designed for CSA approval
Frame aligned switchover between T2MI streams from two CP560 Safety: IEC60950 and EN60950
DVB-T2 Gateways with preservation of T2 time stamps. EMC: EN55022, EN55024, EN6100-3-2

Monitoring & alarms Oredring options

Monitoring ETR 101 290 Priority 1 real-time monitoring of all TNS544-HW-AC2 Dual load 100-240V AC power supplies.
inputs TNS544-HW-AC2 Dual load 100-240V AC power supplies
Configurable thresholds values. -ASI-FBR with 4 ASI passthroughs.
Effective and total bitrate overview of all PIDs.
TNS544-SSFN Seamless SFN switching
Service analysis with Service Id, name and
components. TNS544-SFNR SFN rate lock
PID analysis (Type, scrambling and dynamic TNS544-SFP Operation of the SFP socket on the units
bitrate
TNS544-FEC Decoding of FEC streams at the input and
Graphical view of bitrate
adding FEC at the output
Bit rate monitoring with configurable min and
max threshold for any PID TNS544-SSWX(1-4) Enable the operation of 1 to 4 TS switches
Alarms & logs Standardized alarm levels according to ITU-T
X.733
Configurable alarm severity level (individual,
PID level, service level, input level)
Circular events log for 10.000 entries

Configurable and exportable (XML, CSV) logs

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By adding intelligence to monitoring and switching, our nSure products

protect both the content owner and the network operator.
We deliver solutions for service fallback, redundancy switching including seamless switching and continuous
monitoring of Video signals, transport streams, services, PIDs and PSI/SI/PSIP tables. In an increasingly complex
broadcast infrastructure, our solutions simplify the day to day operations of the network operator and provide
an ideal tool for video signals and transport stream handling, redundancy, error detection and correction and
fast diagnostics of erroneous signals.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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Middle East
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UK
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