99811881; UFOÂ®compact - Signal processing system - Kathrein

UFO 

UFO ® compact - 

Signal processing system

DiSEqC is a registered trademark of the 

European Telecommunications Satellite Organization (EUTELSAT). 

The connection examples featured in this brochure solely show the UFO ® compact system itself without 

any peripheral equipment. This should be chosen accordingly dependent on the system. 

The listed technical data and values were valid at the time this brochure went to press. With the publication 

of this brochure, all earlier versions are no longer valid. 

Subject to technical modifi cation errors and omissions excepted. 

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UFO ® compact signal processing system

Contents 

General 4 

Module carriers 5-8 

Front cover, Amplifi er set 9 

Control unit 10 

Software 11 

Input splitter 12 

Overview channel units and modules 13-15 

Twin DVB-T transmodulator COFDM – QAM 16 

DVB-S(2)-QAM transmodulators 18-27 

DVB-S(2)-COFDM transmodulators 28-31 

DVB-T converters/transmodulators/multiplexer 32-35 

DVB Transcoders DVB-S – PAL 36-41 

Quad DVB transcoder QPSK – PAL 42 

Twin DVB-T transcoder COFDM – PAL 44 

TV and DVB-T/TV converters 46-47 

8-way DVB transcoder DVB-S – FM 48 

FM range amplifier 50 

Common Interface retro-fit set 51 

Twin TV modulator 52 

Twin modulators ASI – COFDM/ASI – QAM 54-57 

Encoder H.264 (A/V) – ASI/Twin encoder A/V – ASI 58-59 

Data bus de-multiplexer 60 

19” cabinet and accessories 61-62 

19” module rack 62 

LCN function 63 

Technical appendix: 

- C/N on feed system output 64 

- S/N on output of PAL modules 64 

- Output coupling 65 

- Headend system data 65 

Example digital channel processing headends 66-67 

System examples 68-75 

Addresses in Germany 76 

UFO ® compact signal processing system 

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General 

With the UFO ® compact signal processing system, Kathrein 

offers an economical and technically well-proven headend to 

process analogue and digital radio and TV programmes. 

Installation of the headend is extremely simple. 

The two module carriers available are dimensioned to 

enhold six or twelve signal processing modules and are 

completely pre-mounted and cabled. The control unit is 

simply connected to the processing module to be tuned using 

the attached connection cable. The processing modules 

only have to be inserted, connected and fi nally programmed 

as required. 

All standard tuning parameters can be set using the control 

unit (available separately). The UFO ® compact system can 

be quickly set up and pre-programmed by the antenna 

specialist before delivery to the installation site. The power 

supply unit integrated in the module carriers provides all 

necessary supply voltages. 

Alternatively, programming can also be performed using the 

USW 30 software (an additional adapter or UFX 314 data 

bus de-multiplexer is required). 

Power supply to the individual modules is undertaken using 

fl exible power supply leads. LNB powering is carried out using 

a remote feed diplexer (please order separately). 

UFO ® compact components: 

 

 

Module carrier with six insert positions 

Module carriers for 12 modules for installation in 

19” cabinets or for wall mounting 

 

 

 

Data bus de-multiplexer 

Encoder 

Common Interface (CI) retro-fit set 

 

Control units to programme the modules 

 

4-way input splitter 

 

Sat-TV channel units 

 

Software for programming and service 

 

DVB transcoders 

 

19” installation accessories and modules 

 

DVB-S(2) and DVB-T transmodulators/multiplexers 

 

Accessories for on-wall installation in free-access areas 

 

 

 

TV and DVB-T converters 

FM range amplifi er 

TV modulators 

UFO ® compact fulfi lls the requirements of the standards 

EN 50083 and EN 60065 and is CE and Class A certifi ed. 

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Module carrier 

UFG 406 

20610111 

Module carrier with 

six insert positions 

Completely pre-assembled, with power supply, 

output coupler and cabling 

When used together with satellite reception systems, 

LNB remote feeding and input distribution must be 

separately solved 

Broadband output coupler 

Possibility to install remote-feed diplexer WFS 31 

(Order no. 21210022) and input splitter UFZ 300 

(Order no. 20610070) (available separately as 

accessories) 

Active cooling of the inserted UFO ® compact modules 

with two extractor fans (pre-assembled, powered by 

the UFG 406 power supply) 

Module carrier of galvanised steel, with a detachable, 

lockable front cover of coated aluminium 

For indoor installation 

Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm: 430 x 345 x 270 

Packing unit/weight (pc./kg): 1/4.8 

Type 

Order no. 

UFG 406 

20610111 

Frequency 

range 

(output) 

Connection 

loss/ 

Impedance 

Current load 

Nominal input 

voltage range 

Nominal input 

power (max.) 

Mains 

frequency 

Ambient 

temperature 

range 

(MHz) (dB/Ω) (V/A) (V) (W) (Hz) (°C) 

5-862 10/75 

5/8.0 

12.5/6.0 

31/0.15 

198-253 150 50-60 -20 to +55 

Technical 

data 

◄ Overall 

dimensions 

(in mm) 


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Module carrier 

UFG 412 

20610090 

Module carrier with 

12 insert positions 

Designed for installation in 19” cabinets (e.g. the 

Kathrein TUG 100) and for wall-mounting (front cover 

UFZ 412/D can be ordered separately, if required) 

Completely pre-assembled, with power supply, extractor 

fans, output coupler and cabling (UFZ 412/V amplifi er 

set (with WFS 27 remote-feed diplexer and launch 

amplifi er Order no. 1681330) can be ordered separately 

if required) 

Suffi cient heat dissipation is ensured using two extractor 

fans, allowing installation also in non-acclimatised rooms 

or in fully loaded 19” cabinets 

Designed to also allow integration of the 

data bus de-multiplexer UFX 314 

Module carrier of galvanised steel 

Unit of height: 9 RU 

For indoor installation 

Dimensions (W X H x D) in mm: 

483 x 408 x 350 (19” installation depth: 265 mm) 


Overall 

dimensions ► 

Equipment 

example ►► 

Variant 

UFG 412/oEV 

(Order no. 20610112) 

Like UFG 412, but without 

input splitters 

Illustration shows optional accessories 

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Module carriers UFG 4xx 

Type UFG 406 UFG 412 

Order no. 20610111 20610090 

Type of mounting 

Wall mounting 

Insertion in 19” cabinets and 

wall mounting ¹ ) 

Technical 

data 

Insert positions for single 

or twin modules 

6 12 

Input data 

Input frequency range MHz 87.5-862/950-2,150 4) 87.5-862/950-2,150 

Input splitter terr./Sat ² ) 3 x 4-way ² ) 

Connection loss 

(per 4-way splitter) 

Terr./Sat dB - 16 

Through loss 

(per 4-way splitter) 

Terr. 

Sat 

dB - 

Remote feeding for LNB supply V/mA - 18/Max. 600 

Output data 

Output frequency range MHz 5-862 5-862 

Output coupler 1 x 6-way 3 x 4-way on 1 x 3-way 

Connection loss dB Typ. 10 Typ. 14 

2.5 

3.5 

Operational output level 

PAL ³ ) 64 

QAM 256 

QAM FM 

dBμV 

84 

74 

79 

79 

81 

71 

77 

77 

Power supply unit 

Mains voltage V/Hz 198-253/50-60 207-253/47-63 

Power consumption max. W < 150 < 250 

Secondary voltage/ 

max. permissible current 

Overload signalling (red LED) 

(max. permissible secondary power) 

A 

5 V/8 

12.5 V/6 

31 V/0.15 

5 V/14.5 

12.5 V/10.0 

18 V/0.6 

31 V/0.11 

W - 212 

General 

Extractor fan 2 2 

Max. power consumption fan W 2 x 13 2 x 13 

Permissible ambient temperature °C -20 to +55 -20 to +50 

¹ ) For wall mounting, the 

UFZ 412/D front cover 

(20610098) and the amplifi er 

set UFZ 412/V (20610099) 

are additionally available 

² ) Extendable with UFZ 300 

3) 

The operational output 

level of the UFO 394 

is 4 dB lower 

4) 

Considering input splitter 

UFZ 300 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

Error 

Event 

Power 

Reset Control PC PC 

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Made in Germany 

Made in Germany 

Made in Germany in 2x DBV-S(2) in 2x DBV-S(2) in 2x DBV-S(2) 

DVB-Transcoder 





DVB-Transcoder out 2x DVB-C 

out 2x DVB-C 

out 2x DVB-C 

in 2x DBV-S(2) 

out 2x DVB-C 

UFO 393 

UFO 393 

UFO 393 

UFO 393 

UFO 393 

UFO 393 

UFO 372/TP 

UFO 372/TP 

UFO 372/TP 

UFO 372/TP 

20610074 

20610074 

20610074 

20610074 

20610074 

20610074 

M 20610084y 

fin 950-2150 MHz 

f t 47 100 M 

M 20610084y 

fin 950-2150 MHz 

f t 47 100 M 

M 20610084y 

fin 950-2150 MHz 

f t 47 100 M 

M 20610084y 

fin 950-2150 MHz 

f t 47 100 M 


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Module carriers 

Connection 

example ► 

Passive connection of UFG 412s with subsequent launch 

amplifi er (e.g. VOS 137/RA) connected downstream such 

as VOS 137/RA offer the highest S/N and the best CTB/CSO 

values (dependent on the antenna size). 

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Front cover 

UFZ 412/D 

20610098 

Front cover for UFO ® compact module carrier UFG 412 

Made of galvanised and coated sheet steel 

Detachable and lockable 

Only required if the module carrier is to be protected 

against unauthorised access 

Dimensions (W X H X D) in mm with UFG 412: 

505 x 435 x 360 Packing unit/weight (pc./kg): 1/3.0 

Amplifier set 

UFZ 412/V 

20610099 

Amplifi er set suitable for UFO ® compact module carrier 

UFG 412 

Comprises: 

UFO ® compact launch amplifi er 1681330 

- Gain: 24 dB 

- Max. output level: 100 dBμV 

WFS 27 remote-feed diplexer (Order no. 222258) 

RF connection cables (2 units) 



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Control unit 

UFG 300 

20610082 

Intelligent manual control unit 

to program the standard setting 

parameters of the UFO ® compact 

modules. 

LC display with four lines and 20 characters per line for 

display of settings and operating parameters 

12 ergonomically arranged abrasion-resistant function 

buttons to enter channel unit parameters 

Direct input of numerical characters is possible 

Spiral 1.4 m long non-kinking cable with 6-pin 

mini DIN plug to connect to modules 

USB interface for software update using PC 

Power supply (5 V/100 mA) to control unit 

is undertaken by modules 

Protection category: IP 50 according to EN 60529 

Ambient temperature range: +5 to 50 °C 

Dimensions (W X H X D) in mm without cable: 

220 x 75 x 25 


Language change-over: 

German/English/French/Spanish 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 

Current drain 

(mA) 

Voltage supply 

(V) 

Protection category 

Ambient 

temperature range (°C) 

UFG 300 

20610082 

100 5 

IP 50 according to 

EN 60529 

+5 to +50 

Keypad 

functions ► 

Increase value 

Next parameter 

Next channel unit 

Submenu 

Help text for currently 

selected parameter 

Change edit mode 

Decrease value 

Previous parameter 

Previous channel unit 

Save all parameter values 

Show control unit and 

channel unit software 

versions 

System menu 

Numbers, letters and symbols 

are printed on the keys or directly 

under these on the housing. 

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Software 

USW 30 

20610041 

Easy-to-use Java software 

for UFO ® compact signal 

processing systems that are 

equipped with the UFX 314 

data bus de-multiplexer 

Programming of all channel unit parameters using 

PC or laptop 

Programming of existing UFO ® compact systems using PC 

or laptop - in conjunction with the UFX 314 all settings can 

be read out, saved and printed 

Saved programming data can be read into either new or 

back-up systems that are assembled in the same manner 

Up to eight serially connected systems can be controlled 

at the same time 

Remote control/remote maintenance of UFO ® compact 

systems with PC or laptop using modem and telephone line 

or using a local area network (LAN) 

System requirements hardware: 

Clock frequency: at least 400 MHz 

320 MB RAM and 90 MB hard disk space 

Graphics card (resolution: min. 1,280 x 900 pixels) 

System requirements software: 

Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/ 

XP/Vista/7, Solaris, Linux 

Java Virtual Machine (JVM): at least version 1.5.0 or higher 

Software can be downloaded free of charge from the 

Kathrein website (http://www.kathrein.de) 

Recommended modems: 

Analogue: “3Com US Robotics Sportster Flash” or 

“Devolo (formerly Elsa) MicroLink 56k Fun II” 

ISDN: “Devolo (formerly Elsa) MicroLink ISDN i” 

GSM: “Siemens MC35” 

Photo-realistic on-screen display of the 

UFO ® compact system 

Note: 

An adapter allowing direct programming of the modules 

(without data bus de-multiplexer UFX 314) in conjunction 

with USW 30 can be ordered from our service company 

ESC Grassau under the order number 09901357. 

Clear representation of individual selections of a 

UFO ® compact system in fi le card systems 

Automatic recognition of the connected system 

Language change-over: German/English/French/Spanish 


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Input splitter, 4-way 

UFZ 300 

20610070 

To extend the number of inputs per polarisation or to refi t 

a system with an additional Sat polarity on the module 

carrier UFG 412 (Order no. 20610090) 

Suitable to be used as an input splitter on the UFG 406 

(Order no. 20610111) 

One input, four outputs and a loop-through output to 

connect to another UFZ 300 or to an already existing 

input splitter 

In combination with input splitters that are already 

integrated, it enables any H/V splitting 

Easy to install 

Frequency range: 47-2,150 MHz 

Distribution loss: 16 dB 

Splitting loss terr./Sat: 2.5/3.5 dB 

Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm without cable: 

154 x 63 x 40 


Connection 

example ► 

Installation of 

UFZ 300 ► 

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Overview channel units and modules 

Type 

Order no. 

Product type QAM Description 

UFO 357/TP 

20610085 

Page 16 

Twin transmodulator 

DVB-T – DVB-C 

▲ HD-capable 

Twin DVB-T transmodulator COFDM-QAM; 

input: 2 x 174-230/470-862 MHz; output: 

2 x 47-100/110-862 MHz (individually settable); 

transport stream processor 

UFO 371/TP 

20610086 

Page 18 

Transmodulator 

DVB-S(2) – DVB-C 


DVB-S(2) transmodulator QPSK/8PSK-QAM; input: 

950-2,150 MHz; output: 47-100/110-862 MHz; 

HDTV and DVB-S; transport stream processor; 

CI retro-fi ttable 

UFO 372/TP 

20610084 

Page 20 

Twin transmodulator 



Twin DVB-S(2) transmodulator QPSK/8PSK-QAM; 

input: 2 x 950-2,150 MHz; output: 2 x 47-100/ 

110-862 MHz (independently settable); HDTV and 

DVB-S; transport stream processor 

UFO 374/TP 

20610126 

Page 22 

Quad transmodulator 



New Product 

Quad DVB-S(2) transmodulator QPSK/8PSK-QAM; 




UFO 378/TP 

20610115 

Page 24 

8-way transmodulator 



New Product 

8-way DVB-S(2) transmodulator QPSK/8PSK-QAM; 




UFO 373/MX 

20610087 

Page 26 

Transmodulator/ 

multiplexer 



DVB-S(2) transmodulator/multiplexer QPSK/8PSK- 

QAM; input: 2 x 950-2,150 MHz; output: 1 x 47-100/ 

110-862 MHz; HDTV and DVB-S; transport stream 

processor/multiplexer 

Type 

Order no. 

Product type COFDM Description 

UFO 331/TP 

20610100 

Page 28 

Transmodulator 

DVB-S(2) – DVB-T 

▲ HDTV-capable 

Transmodulator DVB-S(2) – COFDM; Input: 

950-2,150 MHz; Output: 47-100/110-862 MHz; 

DVB-S and DVB-S(2); transport stream processor; 

CI retro-fi ttable 

UFO 333/MX 

20610110 

Page 30 

Transmodulator/ 

multiplexer 

DVB-S(2) – DVB-T 


Transmodulator/multiplexer DVB-S(2) – COFDM; 


110-862 MHz; HDTV and DVB-S; transport stream 

processor/multiplexer; CI retro-fi ttable 

UFO 351/TP 

20610113 

Page 32 

UFO 353/MX 

20610114 

Page 34 

DVB-T converter/ 

transmodulator 

DVB-T 

transmodulator/ 

multiplexer 

DVB-T converter/transmodulator; input: 

47-862 MHz; output: 47-100/110-862 MHz; 

transport stream processor; co-channel conversion; 

COFDM mode: input 2k/8k; output 2k 

DVB-T transmodulator/multiplexer; input: 

47-862 MHz; output: 1 x 47-100/110-862 MHz; 

transport stream processor/multiplexer; data rate: 

input: COFDM 2k, 8k output: COFDM 2k; COFDM 

modes: QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM or unmodulated 

to calibrate output level 


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Type 

Order no. 

Product type PAL Description 

UFO 391 

20610072 

Page 36 

Transcoder 

DVB-S – PAL 

DVB transcoder QPSK-PAL; input: 950-2,150 MHz; 

output: 47-68/ 110-862 MHz; audio/video interface 

UFO 393 

20610074 

Page 38 

Twin transcoder 

DVB-S – PAL 

Twin DVB-S transcoder QPSK-PAL; two tuners; 

input: 2 x 950-2,150 MHz; output: 2 x 110-862 MHz 

UFO 394 

20610096 

Page 40 


DVB-S – PAL 

Twin DVB-S transcoder QPSK-PAL; two tuners; 

input: 2 x 950-2,150 MHz; output: 2 x 110-862 MHz 

UFO 395 

20610101 

Page 42 

Quad transcoder 

DVB-S – PAL 

Quad DVB transcoder QPSK-PAL; input: 

2 

x 950-2,150 MHz; output: 

4 

x 47-100/110-862 MHz; two tuners; 

2 x 2 fi xed adjacent channels 

UFO 364 

20610075 

Page 44 


DVB-T – PAL 

Twin DVB-T transcoder COFDM - PAL; input: 

1 

x 174-230/470-862 MHz; output: 2 x 47-100/ 

110-862 MHz; one tuner; output channels 

independently settable 

Type 

Order no. 

Product type 

Converters and 

modulators 

Description 

UFO 320/321 

260500/ 260501 

Page 46 

TV converters 

UFO 320: UHF-VHF TV converters; input: 

470-862 MHz; output: 118-342 MHz UFO 321: 

TV converter B III-VHF; input: 174-230 MHz; 

output: 118-342 MHz 

UFO 351 

20610049 

Page 47 

DVB-T 

TV converters 

UFO 351: DVB-T/TV converter BIII/UHF-UHF; 

input: 174-230/470-862 MHz; output: 470-862 MHz 

UFM 340 

20610047 

Page 52 

Twin TV modulator 

Twin TV modulator VHF/UHF; input: 2 x AV; 

output: 2 x 110-862 MHz 

UFM 330 

20610118 

Page 54 

Twin modulator 

ASI-COFDM 

New Product 

Twin modulator ASI - COFDM; two inputs ASI 

(BNC); output: 2 x 47-100/110-862 MHz; COFDM 

modes (2k): QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM or unmodulated 


UFM 370 

20610119 

Page 56 

Twin modulator 

ASI - QAM 

New Product 

Twin modulator ASI - QAM; two inputs ASI (BNC); 

output: 2 x 47-100/110-862 MHz; QAM modulator 

for 16/32/64/128/256 QAM (J.83A) or unmodulated 


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Type 

Order no. 

Product type FM Description 

UFO 313 

20610076 

Page 48 

8-way 

DVB transcoder 

DVB-S – FM 

8-way DVB transcoder QPSK-FM; input: two 

transponders QPSK 950-2,150 MHz; output: 

eight FM channels 87.5-108 MHz 

UFO 310 

260479 

Page 50 

FM range amplifier 

FM range amplifi er; 

Frequency range: 87.5-108 MHz 

Type 

Order no. 

Product type 

Peripheral 

equipment 

Description 

UFX 390 

20610116 

Page 58 

Encoder 

H.264 (A/V) – ASI 

New Product 

Single encoder for conversion of a digital or 

analogue A/V input signal to MPEG-4 (H.264/HDMI) 

and generation of a transport stream embedded in 

ASI; 19” design (1 RU); use in conjunction with 

UFM 330 or UFM 370 

UFX 391 

20610117 

Page 59 

Twin encoder 

A/V – ASI 

New Product 

Twin encoder for conversion of two analogue A/V 

input signals to MPEG-2/MPEG-1, Layer II and 

generation of two individual MPEG-2 transport 

streams embedded in ASI; 19” design (1 RU); 

use in conjunction with UFM 330 or UFM 370 

UFX 314 

20610071 

Page 60 

Data bus 

de-multiplexer 

Data bus de-multiplexer; to centrally control 12 

channel units; retro-fi t set for module carriers and 

for installation in 19” cabinets 

USW 30 

20610041 

Page 11 

Software 

Software for Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP; allows 

programming and remote control using PC/laptop; 

settings can be read out and saved 

Type 

Order no. 

Product type CI module Description 

UFZ 394 

20610097 

Page 51 

Common Interface (CI) 

retrofit set 

Common Interface retro-fi tset for two CA modules; 

for suitable UFO ® compact modules (see device 

description) 


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Twin DVB-T transmodulator DVB-T – DVB-C 

UFO 357/TP 

20610085 

Twin DVB-T transmodulator for installation into the 

UFO ® compact (extension) module carriers UFG 3xx/4xx 

Transmodulates two COFDM modulated DVB-T signals 

into two QAM modulated output signals 

Two channel units are integrated in one module 

Two inputs (input A for channel unit twin I, input B for 

channel unit twin II) 

All essential transmission parameters can be set using 

the central control unit 

The two output channels are individually settable 

The two output levels can be commonly set or 

individually switched off using the control unit 

Adjacent channel compatible 

QAM 

QAM modulator (ITU J.83 A) for 16/32/64/128/256 QAM 

(Factory setting: 64 QAM) 

FPGA designed MPEG transport stream processor 

and QAM modulator with outstanding MER and roll off 

attenuation values 

MPEG-2 transport stream processor: 

To set a constant output data rate (Stuffing) with 

PCR correction 

With programme fi lter to remove individual TV and 

radio programmes (easy setting using the USW 30 and 

UFX 314) 

For NIT matching (cable NIT; UFX 314 additionally 

required) 

For CAT matching, e.g. to set the operator-ID 

LCN-capable (if used together with UFX 314 and 

USW 30) 

Software updates using control unit’s interface 

Ambient temperature range for operation in: 

- module carrier with extractor fan (UFG 412): 

-20 to +50 °C 

- (extension) module carrier without extractor fan 

(UFG 3xx): -20 to +40 °C 

Required central control unit software version: 

as of V 9.31 



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Twin DVB-T transmodulator DVB-T – DVB-C 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 

Frequency range 

(MHz) 

Input 

level 4) 

COFDM 

modes 

Output 

data rate ³ ) 

Modulation 

Error Rate 

MER 

Max. 

output level 

Setting range 

output level 

Current 

drain 

Input 

47-862 ¹ ) Output 

47-100/110-862 ² ) (dBμV) (MS/s) (dB) (dBμV) (dBμV) (V/mA) 

UFO 357/TP 

20610085 

Ch Ch Ch Ch 

45-90 

(16 QAM) 

55-90 

(64 QAM) 

2 k, 8 k 2.275-7.15 43 

91 

(QAM 256) 

85 

(QAM 64) 

81-91 

(QAM 256) 

75-85 

(QAM 64) 

5/280 

12.5/750 

31/7 

¹ ) For channel unit twin I and twin II, frequency range input independently settable in 6/7/8 MHz steps, fi ne tuning in 100 kHz steps 

² ) Settable in 8 MHz steps; fi ne tuning in 250 kHz steps 

³ ) Settable (Stuffi ng) 

4) 

In band 1 (Ch2; Ch3) the minimum input level is 55 dBμV for 16 QAM and 65 dBμV for 64 QAM 

◄ Block 

diagram 


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Transmodulator DVB-S(2) – DVB-C 

UFO 371/TP 

20610086 

DVB-S/HDTV channel unit for installation into the 


To process the signals of a DVB-S transponder or 

a HDTV transponder in CATV systems 

Transmodulates a QPSK modulated DVB-S signal 

or 8PSK modulated DVB-S(2) signal into a QAM 

modulated output signal 

Two inputs A/B, settable using the central control unit 

(e.g. for H/V switching and to create the cable-NIT for 

two polarisations) 

DiSEqC to control external DiSEqC multi-switches 

(one can only use DiSEqC matrices with eight Sat-IF 

inputs (two satellites)) 



QAM 

The output level can be set and switched off using the 

control unit 




MPEG transport stream processor: 





UFX 314) 


required) 



USW 30) 




Can be extended with the UFZ 394 Common Interface 

retro-fi t set to add two CA modules 


at least V 9.30 



-20 to +50 °C 


(UFG 3xx): -20 to +40 °C 




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Transmodulator DVB-S(2) – DVB-C 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 

UFO 371/TP 

20610086 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 

Input 

data rate 

Output 


Modulation 

Error Rate 

MER 

Max. 

output level 

Setting range 

output level 

Current 

drain 

Output 

Input 

47-100/ (dBμV) (MS/s) (MS/s) (dB) (dBμV) (dBμV) (V/mA) 

950-2,150 ¹ ) 110-862 ² ) 

Ch 

Ch 

55-85 

2-45 

(DVB-S) 

2-30 

(DVB-S(2)) 

2.275-7.15 43 

91 

(QAM 256) 

85 

(QAM 64) 

81-91 

(QAM 256) 

75-85 

(QAM 64) 

5/500 

12.5/750 

31/7 

¹ ) Settable in 1 MHz steps 

² ) Settable according to 8 MHz channel plan, fi ne tuning in 250 kHz steps 


◄ Block 

diagram 


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Twin transmodulator DVB-S(2) – DVB-C 

UFO 372/TP 

20610084 

Twin DVB-S/HDTV channel unit for installation into the 


To process the signals of two DVB-S transponders or 

two HDTV transponders in SCATV systems 

Transmodulates two QPSK modulated DVB-S signals 

or two 8PSK modulated DVB-S(2) signals into two QAM 

modulated output signals 









QAM 


The two output levels can be commonly set or 

individually switched off using the control unit 







UFX 314) 


required) 



USW 30) 









-20 to +50 °C 


(UFG 3xx): -20 to +40 °C 





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Twin transmodulator DVB-S(2) – DVB-C 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 

UFO 372/TP 

20610084 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 

Input 

data rate 

Output 


Modulation 

Error Rate 

MER 

Max. 

output level 

Setting range 

output level 

Current 

drain 

Output 

Input 


950-2,150 ¹ ) 110-862 ² ) 

Ch Ch Ch Ch 

55-85 2-45 2.275-7.15 43 

91 

(QAM 256) 

85 

(QAM 64) 

81-91 

(QAM 256) 

75-85 

(QAM 64) 

5/1200 

12.5/760 

31/7 




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diagram 


21

Quad transmodulator DVB-S(2) – DVB-C 

UFO 374/TP 

20610126 

New Product 

Quad DVB-S(2)/HDTV transmodulator for 

installation into the UFO ® compact module carriers 

UFG 412 or UFG 406 with extractor fans 

Channel unit for UFO ® compact with fully digital signal 

processing (direct conversion) 

High energy effi ciency, power consumption: typ. 14.5 W 

To process the signals of four DVB-S(2) transponders 

(SDTV/HDTV) for CATV systems 

Transmodulates four QPSK or 8PSK modulated 

DVB-S(2) signals into four QAM modulated DVB-C 

output signals 

Two inputs A/B, settable individually using the central 

control unit 



QAM 

The four output channels can be set and switched off 

individually using the central control unit 







UFX 314) 


For NIT matching (cable NIT; UFX 314 and USW 30 are 

additionally required) 

LCN compatible 







Ambient temperature range for operation in module 

carrier with extractor fan (UFG 412, UFG 406): 

-20°C to +50°C 





22 


Quad transmodulator DVB-S(2) – DVB-C 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 4) 

Input 

data rate 

Output 


Modulation 

Error Rate 

MER 

Max. 

output level 

Setting 

range 

output level 

Typ. 

current 

drain (max.) 

Output 

Input 


950-2,150 ¹ ) 110-862 ² ) 

UFO 374/TP 

20610126 

Ch 

Ch 

Ch 

Ch 

Ch 

Ch 

Ch 

Ch 

60-110 

2-45 

(QPSK DVB-S) 

1-34 

(QPSK DVB-S(2)) 

1-28 

1.5-7.15 45 

91 

(QAM 256) 

85 

(QAM 64) 

71-91 

(QAM 256) 

65-85 

(QAM 64) 

5/1,100 

(1,250) 

12.5/720 

(850) 31/0 

(0) 


² ) Settable in 8 MHz steps, fi ne tuning in 250 kHz steps 


4) 

If inputs A and B are connected, ensure that the input level difference is lower than 12 dB 

DVB-S(2) 

Frontend 

1 

B 

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diagram 

A 

A 

B 

B 

2 x 4 

Matrix 

DVB-S(2) 

Frontend 

4 

FPGA 

Quad 

MPEG 2 / 

QAM 

DUC 

DAC 


23

8-way transmodulator DVB-S(2) – DVB-C 

UFO 378/TP 

20610115 

New Product 

8-way DVB-S(2)/HDTV channel unit for installation into 

the UFO ® compact module carriers UFG 412 or UFG 406 

with extractor fans 

Channel unit for UFO ® compact with fully digital signal 

processing (direct conversion) 

High energy effi ciency, power consumption: typ. 25 W 

To process the signals of eight DVB-S(2) transponders 

(SDTV/HDTV) in CATV systems 

Transmodulates eight QPSK modulated or 8PSK 

modulated DVB-S(2) signals into eight QAM modulated 

DVB-C output signals 

Two inputs A/B, settable individually using the 

central control unit 



QAM 

The eight output channels can be set and switched off 








UFX 314) 5) 

For NIT matching (cable NIT; UFX 314 and USW 30 

are additionally required) 

For CAT matching, e.g. to set the operator-ID 5) 










-20°C to +50°C 





Note: 

The UFO 378/TP is designed with extra cooling 

ribs and therefore will occupy two insert positions 

in the base unit. Due to the UFO 378/TP’s current 

requirement, each module must be powered with a 

separate power lead. 

24 


8-way transmodulator DVB-S(2) – DVB-C 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 4) 

Input 

data rate 

Modulation 

Output 

Max. 

Error Rate 

data rate ³ ) output level 

MER 

Setting 

range 

output level 

Typ. 

current drain 

(max.) 

Input 

950-2,150 ¹ ) Output 

47-100/110-862 ² ) (dBμV) (MS/s) (MS/s) (dB) (dBμV) (dBμV) (V/mA) 

UFO 378/TP 

20610115 

Ch Ch Ch Ch 

Ch Ch Ch Ch 

Ch Ch Ch Ch 

Ch Ch Ch Ch 

60-110 

2-45 

(QPSK DVB-S) 

1-34 

(QPSK DVB-S(2)) 

1-28.9 

(8PSK DVB-S(2)) 

1,5-7,15 45 

91 

(QAM 256) 

85 

(QAM 64) 

71-91 

(QAM 256) 

65-85 

(QAM 64) 

5/2,000 

(2,400) 

12.5/1,200 

(1,700) 31/0 

(0) 


² ) Settable in 8 MHz steps, fi ne tuning in 250 kHz steps 

3) 

Settable (Stuffi ng) 

4) 

If inputs A and B are connected, ensure that the input level difference is lower than 12 dB 

5) 

Not from delivery start; software updates for function activation scheduled for 2 nd quarter 2012 

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diagram 


25

Transmodulator/multiplexer DVB-S(2) – DVB-C 

UFO 373/MX 

20610087 



To process signals from two DVB-S (or HDTV) 

transponders into a QAM modulated output signal 

Enables selection of individual programmes from two 

QPSK modulated DVB-S signals (or 8PSK modulated 

DVB-S(2) signals), multiplexing of both transport 

streams and transmodulation of these into a QAM 

modulated output channel 







QAM 




control unit 




at least V 9.30 (CI functionality as of V 9.31) 






UFX 314) 


required) 

For CAT conversion (insertion of an operator ID) 


USW 30) 

Source of EPG data can be switched between input A 

and input B (as of software version V 04) 






Extendable with UFZ 394 Common Interface retrofi t set 

for insertion of two CA modules (input A; as of software 

version V 02) 



-20 to +50 °C 


(UFG 3xx): -20 to +40 °C 



26 


Transmodulator/multiplexer DVB-S(2) – DVB-C 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 

UFO 373/MX 

20610087 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 

Input 

data rate 

Output 


Modulation 

Error Rate 

MER 

Max. 

output level 

Setting range 

output level 

Current 

drain 

Output 

Input 


950-2,150 ¹ ) 110-862 ² ) 

Ch Ch Ch 

55-85 2-45 2.275-7.15 43 

91 

(QAM 256) 

85 

(QAM 64) 

81-91 

(QAM 256) 

75-85 

(QAM 64) 

5/1,200 

12.5/750 

31/7 




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diagram 


27

Transmodulator DVB-S(2) – DVB-T 

UFO 331/TP 

20610100 



To process the signals of a DVB-S transponder or 

a HDTV transponder in CATV systems 

Transmodulates a QPSK modulated DVB-S signal 

or 8PSK modulated DVB-S2 signal into a COFDM 

modulated output signal (programme fi ltering required 

for adjustment to the max. output data rate) 


(e.g. for H/V switching) 






COFDM 


control unit 







UFX 314) 


required) 



USW 30) 

COFDM modulator for modulation type 2k, mapping 

QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM 


and COFDM modulator 








-20 to +50 °C 


(UFG 3xx): -20 to +40 °C 



28 


Transmodulator DVB-S(2) – DVB-T 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 

UFO 331/TP 

20610100 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 

Input 

data rate 

COFDM 

modes 

Modulation 

Error Rate 

MER 

Max. output 

level 

Setting range 

output level 

Current 

drain 

Output 

Input 

47-100/ (dBμV) (MS/s) (dB) (dBμV) (dBμV) (V/mA) 

950-2,150 ¹ ) 110-862 ² ) 

Ch 

Ch 

55-85 

2-45 

(DVB-S) 

2-30 

(DVB-S(2)) 

QPSK 16 

QAM 64 

QAM 

33.5 

(< 400 MHz) 

32 

(> 400 MHz) 

91 81-91 

5/500 

12.5/750 

31/7 

1) 

Settable in 1 MHz steps 

² ) Settable in 6/7/8 MHz channel plan, fi ne tuning in 250 kHz steps 

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diagram 


29

Transmodulator/multiplexer DVB-S(2) – DVB-T 

UFO 333/MX 

20610110 



To process signals from two DVB-S (or HDTV) 

transponders into a COFDM output signal 


QPSK modulated DVB-S signals (or 8PSK modulated 

DVB-S(2) signals), multiplexing of both transport 

streams and transmodulation of these into a COFDMmodulated 

output channel 







COFDM 




control unit 







UFX 314) 


required) 

For CAT conversion (insertion of an operator ID) 


USW 30) 




and COFDM modulator 

Source of EPG data can be switched between input A 

and input B (from software version V 04) 

Extendable with UFZ 394 Common Interface retrofi t set 

for insertion of two CA modules (input A; as of software 

version V 02) 






-20 to +50 °C 


(UFG 3xx): -20 to +40 °C 



30 


Transmodulator/multiplexer DVB-S(2) – DVB-T 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 

UFO 333/MX 

20610110 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 

Input 

data rate 

COFDM 

modes 

Modulation 

Error Rate 

MER 

Max. output 

level 

Setting range 

output level 

Current 

drain 

Output 

Input 

47-100/ (dBμV) (MS/s) (dB) (dBμV) (dBμV) (V/mA) 

950-2,150 ¹ ) 110-862 ² ) 

Ch Ch Ch 

55-85 

2-45 

(DVB-S) 

2-30 

(DVB-S(2)) 

QPSK 

16 QAM 

64 QAM 

33.5 

(< 400 MHz) 

32 

(> 400 MHz) 

91 81-91 

5/1,200 

12.5/750 

31/7 



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diagram 


31

Converter/transmodulator DVB-T 

UFO 351/TP 

20610113 

DVB-T converter/transmodulator for installation into the 

UFO ® compact module carriers UFG 3xx/4xx 

To convert COFDM modulated DVB-T signals, 

including transport stream processing 


(e.g. for antenna selection) 









UFX 314) 


required) 



USW 30) 

TS-ID and ON-ID modifi cation possible 



FPGA designed MPEG transport stream processor and 

COFDM modulator 





- module carrier with extractor fan: 

-20 to +50 °C 

- (extension) module carrier without extractor fan: 

-20 to +40 °C 



COFDM 

32 


Converter/transmodulator DVB-T 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 

UFO 351/TP 

20610113 


(MHz) 

Input 

47-862 

Ch 

Input 

level 

COFDM 

modes 

COFDM 

mode 

Modulation 

Error Rate 

MER 

Max. 

output level 

Setting range 

output level 

Current 

drain 

Output 

47-100/ (dBμV) Input Output (dB) (dBμV) (dBμV) (V/mA) 

110-862 ¹ ) 

Ch 

45-90 

(16 QAM) 

55-90 

(64 QAM) 

2 k, 8 k 

2k 

(QPSK 

16 QAM 

64 QAM) 

33.5 

(< 400 MHz) 

32 

(> 400 MHz) 

91 81-91 

5/110 

12.5/515 

31/4 

1) 

Settable in 8 MHz steps; fi ne tuning in 250 kHz steps 

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diagram 


33

Transmodulator/multiplexer DVB-T 

UFO 353/MX 

20610114 

DVB-T transmodulator/multiplexer for installation into the 


To process the signals of two COFDM (DVB-T) 

transponders into a COFDM modulated output signal 


COFDM modulated DVB-T signals, multiplexing of both 

transport streams and transmodulating these into a 

COFDM modulated output multiplex 


(e.g. for antenna selection) 









UFX 314) 


required) 



USW 30) 

TS-ID and ON-ID modifi cation possible 




COFDM modulator 





- module carrier with extractor fan: 

-20 to +50 °C 


-20 to +40 °C 



COFDM 

34 


Transmodulator/multiplexer DVB-T 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 

UFO 353/MX 

20610114 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 

COFDM 

modes 

COFDM 

mode 

Modulation 

Error Rate 

MER 

Max. 

output level 

Setting range 

output level 

Current 

drain 

Output 

Input 

47-100/ (dBμV) Input Output (dB) (dBμV) (dBμV) (V/mA) 

47-862 ¹ ) 110-862 ¹ ) 

Ch Ch 

Ch 

45-90 

(16 QAM) 

55-90 

(64 QAM) 

2 k, 8 k 

2k 

(QPSK 

16 QAM 

64 QAM) 

33.5 

(< 400 MHz) 

32 

(> 400 MHz) 

91 81-91 

5/245 

12.5/560 

31/4 

1) 

Settable in 8 MHz steps; fi ne tuning in 250 kHz steps 

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diagram 


35

DVB transcoders DVB-S – PAL 

UFO 391 

20610072 

DVB-S channel unit for installation into the 


Transcodes a TV or radio programme from a 

QPSK-modulated Sat-transponder into an analogue 

PAL-TV programme 

TV standards: B/G, D/K or I 

Designed for larger networks with increased system 

requirements 





TV or radio programmes from the received transponder 

can directly be chosen due to text shown on the control 

unit‘s display 

Automatic format recognition (4:3 or 16:9). In 16:9 

reception, optional Letterbox or Pan & Scan conversion 

Wide-screen signalling (WWS) so that broadcasts 

transmitted in 16:9 format are correctly displayed on 

wide-screen TV sets 


control unit 

Digital satellite reception over the wide symbol rate 

range of 2-45 MS/s (SCPC and MCPC) 

Switchable audio/video port (15-pin SubMin-D socket) 


Videotext and VPS insertion 

Audio modes: mono, stereo, dual/2-tone, dual-A, dual-B 

(if two different audio signals are transmitted on one 

audio-PID) 

DVB and teletext subtitling (a control unit with a software 

version of at least V 9.20 is required) 

Teletext deactivation and LED display suppression 

(separate (de)activation) 

Black screen video signal generation for radio on a 

TV channel, e.g. in hotels (satellite signal is required 

for black screen generation) 

Radio text to show the station name or 

a user-defi ned text 



retro-fi t set to add a new CA module 

Readout and operation of the CAM menu and selection 

of the subtitle languages using the OSD of a test TV set 


at least V 9.10 (for USW 30: at least V 3.10) 


- module carrier with extractor fan: -20 to +50 °C 


-20 to +40 °C 



PAL 

36 


DVB transcoders DVB-S – PAL 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 

Input 

data rate 

Signal-tonoise 

ratio ³ ) 

S/N weighted 

Max. output 

level/setting 

range 

Video/audio 

carrier level 

spacing T1/T2 

Current 

drain 

Input 

950-2,150 ¹ ) Output 

47-68/110-862 ² ) (dBμV) (MS/s) (dB) (dBμV) (dB) (V/mA) 

UFO 391 

20610072 

Ch 

Ch 

48-85 2-45 61 95/85-95 16/20 

5/340 

12.5/480 

31/9 

¹ ) Settable in 1 MHz steps and fi ne tuning using AFC 

² ) Settable in the 7/8 MHz channel grid, fi ne tuning in 250 kHz steps 

³ ) Channel unit ‘ s intrinsic value (58 dB with 48 channel units) 

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diagram 


37

Twin DVB transcoder DVB-S – PAL 

UFO 393 

20610074 



Transcodes two TV or radio programmes from any 

transponder into two analogue PAL TV programmes 

(two separate front ends) 











Wide-screen signalling (WSS) so that broadcasts 


wide-screen TV sets (a control unit with software version 

V 9.10 is required) 

The two output channels are fi xed adjacent channels 

The levels of the two output channels can be commonly 

set and individually switched off using the control unit 







audio-PID) 

DVB and teletext subtitling (a control unit with a 

software version of at least V 9.20 is required) 


(separate (de)activation; a control unit with software 

version V 9.10 is required) 

Black screen video signal generation to insert a radio 

programme into a TV channel, e.g. in hotels (possible 

on both channels; satellite signal is required to generate 

black screen video signal) 

Radio text to show the station name or a user-defi ned 

text (a control unit with software version V 9.10 is 

required) 






-20 to +50 °C 


(UFG 3xx): -20 to +40 °C 



PAL 

38 



Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 

Input 

data rate 


ratio ³ ) 

S/N weighted 

Max. output 

level/setting 

range 

Video/audio 

carrier level 

spacing T1/T2 

Current 

drain 

Input 

950-2,150 ¹ ) Output 

110-862 ² ) (dBμV) (MS/s) (dB) (dBμV) (dB) (V/mA) 

UFO 393 

20610074 

Ch Ch Ch Ch 

55-85 2-45 60 95/85-95 16/20 

5/570 

12.5/520 

31/3 

¹ ) Settable in 1 MHz steps, fi ne tuning using AFC 


³ ) Channel unit’s intrinsic value 

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diagram 


39


UFO 394 

20610096 



Transcodes two TV or radio programmes from one 

transponder into two analogue PAL-TV programmes 




DiSEqC to control external multi-switches 






PAL 







The levels of the two output channels can be set 

and switched off individually using the control unit 




Switchable audio/video interface 

(15-pin SubMin-D socket) in channel unit twin-A 


DVB and teletext subtitling 





audio-PID) 



on both channels; satellite signal is required to generate 

black screen video signal) 






Readout and operation of the CAM menu and selection 

of the subtitle languages using the OSD of a test TV set 

Required software version 

- central control unit: at least V 9.30 

- software USW 30: at least 3.3 



-20 to +50 °C 


(UFG 3xx): -20 to +40 °C 



40 



Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 

Input 

data rate 


ratio ³ ) 

S/N weighted 

Max. output 

level/setting 

range 

Video/audio 

carrier level 

spacing T1/T2 

Current 

drain 

UFO 394 

20610096 

Output 

Input 

47-100/ (dBμV) (MS/s) (dB) (dBμV) (dB) (V/mA) 

950-2,150 ¹ ) 110-862 ² ) 

Ch 

Ch 

Ch 

48-85 2-45 60 91/81-91 16/20 

5/830 

12.5/420 

31/6 

¹ ) Settable in 1 MHz steps and fi ne tuning through AFC 

² ) Settable in the 7/8 MHz channel raster, fine tuning in the 50 kHz steps 

³ ) Channel unit’s intrinsic value (57.5 dB with 48 channel units) 

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diagram 


41

Quad DVB transcoder DVB-S – PAL 

UFO 395 

20610101 



Transcodes four TV or radio programmes from two 

transponders into four analogue PAL-TV programmes 

(2 separate front ends, four output channels, 2 x 2 fi xed 

adjacent channels) 

Many different channel combinations are possible 

(4/0, 3/1, 2/2, 1/3, 0/4) 







PAL 








Wide-screen signalling (WSS) so that broadcasts 


wide-screen TV sets (a control unit with software version 

V 9.10 is required) 


The levels of both adjacent channel pairs can be set 






Videotext deactivation 



audio-PID) 



on all four channels; satellite signal is required for black 

screen generation) 

Dynamic SI data processing 




Required software version - central control unit: 

at least V 9.50 - software USW 30: at least V 3.6 



-20 to +50 °C 


(UFG 3xx): -20 to +40 °C 



42 


Quad DVB transcoder DVB-S – PAL 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 

Input 

data rate 


ratio ³ ) 

S/N weighted 

Max. output 

level/setting 

range 

Video/audio 

carrier level 

spacing 

T1/T2 

Current drain 

without/with 

UFZ 394 

Input 

950-2,150 ¹ ) Output 

47-100/110-862 ² ) (dBμV) (MS/s) (dB) (dBμV) (dB) (V/mA/mA) 

UFO 395 

20610101 

Ch 

Ch 

Ch Ch Ch Ch 

50-85 2-45 60 95/85-95 13/20 

5/900/1,300 

12.5/750/800 

31/9/9 

¹ ) Settable in 1 MHz steps, fi ne tuning using AFC 



◄ Block 

diagram 


43

Twin DVB-T transcoder DVB-T – PAL 

UFO 364 

20610075 

DVB-T channel unit for installation into the 


Transcodes two TV or radio programmes from a 

COFDM modulated DVB-T channel into two analogue 

PAL TV programmes 




Direct selection of TV or radio programmes from the 

received DVB-T channel due to text shown on the 

controller display 







The levels of the two output channels can be set 


Switchable audio/video interface 

(15-pin SubMin-D socket) in channel unit twin-A 



Audio modes: mono, stereo, dual/2-tone (if two different 

audio signals are transmitted on one audio-PID) 

DVB and teletext subtitling 



Black screen generation for radio on a TV channel, 

e.g. in hotels (possible in both channels; DVB-T signal 

is required for black screen generation ) 




Read-out and operation of CAM menu using the OSD 

of a test TV set 


as of V 9.31 



-20 to +50 °C 


(UFG 3xx): -20 to +40 °C 



PAL 



44 


Twin DVB-T transcoder DVB-T – PAL 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 


ratio ³ ) 

S/N weighted 

Max. 

output 

level 

Setting range 

output level 

Video/audio 

carrier level 

spacing 

T1/T2 

Current 

drain 

Input 

47-862 ¹ ) Output 

47-100/110-862 ² ) (dBμV) (dB) (dBμV) (dBμV) (dB) (V/mA) 

UFO 364 

20610075 

Ch 

Ch Ch 

40-90 60 91 81-91 16/20 

5/900 

12.5/420 

31/6 

¹ ) Settable in the 6/7/8 MHz channel plan, fi ne tuning in 100 kHz steps 

² ) Settable in the 7/8 MHz channel plan, fi ne tuning in 50 kHz steps 


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diagram 


45

TV converters 

UFO 320 

260500 

UFO 321 

260501 

TV converters for installation into UFO ® compact module 

carriers UFG 3xx/4xx 

To convert terrestrial TV programmes (B/G standard) 

Input and output channel can be set using 


High degree of selection due to modulation using IF 

Any combination other than co-channel combination 

is possible 


AGC for automatic input level control 



DVB-T 



Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 


ratio ³ ) 

S/N weighted 

Max. output level/ 

setting range ¹ ) 

Noise 

figure ² ) 

Current 

drain 

Input 

174-230 

Input 

470-862 

Output 

118-342 

(dBμV) (dB) (dBμV) (dB) (V/mA) 

¹ ) To EN 50083-5/point 3.1, 

54 dB IM (DIN 45004 K) 

UFO 320 

260500 

Ch Ch 

55-85 52 95/85-95 8 

5/320 

12.5/110 

31/5 

² ) At maximum gain 

³ ) With input level 

> 80 dBμV 

UFO 321 

260501 

Ch 

Ch 

55-85 55 95/85-95 8 

5/320 

12.5/110 

31/5 

Block 

diagram ► 

46 


DVB-T TV converters 

UFO 351 

20610049 

TV converters for installation into the UFO ® compact 

module 

carriers UFG 3xx/4xx 

To convert terrestrial DVB-T and analogue PAL 

programmes (B/G, D/K or I standard) 

Input and output channel can be set using 


High degree of selection due to modulation using IF 

Any channel combination possible 

(also co-channel conversion) 

Suitable as channel amplifi er for DAB 

(co-channel conversion Ch12-Ch12) 


DVB-T 

AGC for automatic input level control 





Type 

Order no. 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 


ratio ² ) 

S/N weighted 

Setting range 

output level 

Noise 

figure ¹ ) 

Current 

drain 

Technical 

data 

UFO 351 

20610049 

Input 

174-230/ 

470-862 

Output 

118-342 

Output 

470-862 

Ch Ch 

(dBμV) (dB) (dBμV) (dB) (V/mA) 

55-85 (PAL) 

35-85 (DVB-T) 

52 

85-95 (PAL) 

75-85 (DVB-T) 

7 

5/500 

12.5/180 

31/8 

¹ ) At maximum gain 

² ) For PAL at input level 

> 80 dBμV 

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diagram 


47

8-way DVB transcoder DVB-S – FM 

UFO 313 

20610076 

DVB radio channel unit for installation into the 


Transcodes eight DVB-S radio programmes from up to 

two transponders into eight standard FM stereo radio 

programmes 

Many different channel combinations are possible 

(8/0, 7/1, 6/2, 5/3, 4/4, ...) 



DiSEqC TM to control external multi-switches 



The output channels can be set individually 

FM 



unit’s display 

Audio modes: mono, stereo 

The levels of both output channels can be set and 

switched off using the control unit 

RDS function, automatic or manual 

RDS function for station name display in RDS suitable 

FM receivers (standard-conforming extractor from data 

stream or manual entry) 


Required central control unit software: at least V 9.50 



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Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 

Input 

950-2,150 


(MHz) 

Output 

87.5-108 

Input 

level 

Input 

data rate 

Sum 

distortion 

attenuation 

Disturbing 

voltage 

ratio 

Crosstalk 

attenuation 

Max. output 

level/setting 

range 

Current 

drain 

(dBμV) (MS/s) (dB) (dB) (dB) (dBμV) (V/mA) 

UFO 313 

20610076 

Ch 

Ch 

Ch Ch Ch Ch 

Ch Ch Ch Ch 

50-85 2-45 60 65 40 91/71-91 

5/1,100 

12.5/450 

31/10 

◄ Block 

diagram 


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FM range amplifier 

UFO 310 

260479 

FM range amplifi er for installation into the UFO ® compact 

(extension) module carriers UFG 3xx/4xx 

For broadband reception of FM programmes 

Four individually adjustable notch fi lters to attenuate 

interfering signals 



FM 

Technical 

data 

¹ ) As per EN 50083-5, 

66 dB XMod (equivalent 

to DIN 45004-B) 

Type 

Order no. 

UFO 310 

260479 

Frequency 

range 

(MHz) 

Gain 

Gain 

setting range 

Depth per 

wave trap 

Max. 

output level ¹ ) 

Noise 

figure 

Current 

drain 

87.5-108 (dB) (dB) (dB) (dBμV) (dB) (V/mA) 

36 18-36 > 18 110 < 5 12.5/200 

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Common Interface (CI) retrofit set 

UFZ 394 

20610097 

SC 

SC 

CAM 

CAM 

CI-Board 

Common Interface (CI) retro-fi t set, for insertion of 

two CA modules 

To retrofit suitable UFO ® compact processing units 

(see unit descriptions to check compatibility) 

Re-fi tting can easily be carried out by 

the specialised dealer 

Power input e.g. using 2 x AlphaCrypt CA modules: 

12.5 V/160 mA, 5 V/70 mA 



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UFM 340 

20610047 

Twin TV modulator for installation into the UFO ® compact 

module carriers UFG 3xx/4xx 

To process audio/video signals into standard TV signals 

Two modulators are integrated in one module 

AV inputs: SubMin D socket, 15-pin 




Both output levels can be commonly set and individually 

switched off using the control unit 


TV standard: B/G, D/K or I, settable using the 


TV sound in stereo, mono or 2-tone; manually or 

automatically switchable using the data line decoder 

Integrated video signal generator (black screen), 

i.e. to transmit one radio programme on each of the 

two TV channels (independent switching between 

external and internal video signal possible) 





Note: 

DVB-T 

An adapter cable SubMin D to Cinch, order no. 09901498, 

can be ordered from ESC Grassau 

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Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 


(MHz) 

Input 

voltage 

audio 

Input 

voltage 

video 


ratio ¹ ) 

S/N weighted 

Video/ 

audio 

carrier level 

spacing 

T1/T2 

Max. 

output level/ 

setting range 

Current 

drain 

Input audio 

Input video 

Output 

110-862 

(V eff 

) (V ss 

) (dB) (dB) (dBμV) (V/mA) 

UFM 340 

20610047 

L R V 

Ch 

L R V Ch 

1 1 60 18/22 95/85-95 

5/560 

12.5/250 

31/6 

¹ ) Channel unit’s intrinsic value 

◄ Block 

diagram 


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Twin modulator ASI – COFDM 

UFM 330 

20610118 

New Product 

Twin ASI-COFDM modulator for installation into the 

UFO ® compact module carriers UFG 412 or UFG 406 



To process two ASI data streams (SDTV/HDTV) for use 

in CATV systems 

Modulates programmes from two ASI data streams into 

two COFDM modulated DVB-T output signals 





Both output channels can be set and switched off 


COFDM 











COFDM modulator with outstanding MER and roll off 




-20°C to +50°C 






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Twin modulator ASI – COFDM 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 

Input 

data rate 

COFDM 

modes 

Modulation 

Error Rate 

MER 

Max. 

output level 

Setting 

range output 

level 

Typ. current 

drain (max.) 

UFM 330 

20610118 

Input 

Ch Ch Ch Ch 

Output 

47-100/110-862 1) (mV) (MS/s) (dB) (dBμV) (dBμV) (V/mA) 

Typ. 800 270 

QPSK 

16 QAM 

64 QAM 

Typ. 40 91 81-91 

5/900 (1,000) 

12.5/360 (450) 

31/0 (0) 

¹ ) Settable in the 8 MHz channel plan, fi ne tuning in 250 kHz steps 

◄ Block 

diagram 


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Twin modulator ASI – QAM 

UFM 370 

20610119 

New Product 

Twin ASI to QAM modulator for installation in 

UFO ® compact module carriers (UFG 412 or UFG 406) 



To process two ASI data streams (SDTV/HDTV) for 

use in CATV systems 

Modulates programmes from two ASI data streams 

into two QAM modulated DVB-C output signals 





Both output channels can be set and switched off 


QAM 















carrier with extractor fan 

(UFG 412, UFG 406): -20°C to +50°C 





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Twin modulator ASI – QAM 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 


(MHz) 

Input 

level 

Input 

data rate 

Output 

data rate 2) 

Modulation 

Error Rate 

MER 

Max. 

output level 

Setting range 

output level 

Typ. 

current drain 

(max.) 

Input 

Output 

47-100/ (mV) (MS/s) (MS/s) (dB) (dBμV) (dBμV) (V/mA) 

110-862 1) 

UFM 370 

20610119 

Ch Ch Ch Ch 

Typ. 800 270 1.5-7.15 45 

91 

(QAM 256) 

85 

(QAM 64) 

71-91 

(QAM 256) 

65-85 

(QAM 64) 

5/900 (1,000) 

12.5/360 (450) 

31/0 (0) 

¹ ) Settable in the 8 MHz channel plan, fi ne tuning in 250 kHz steps 

2) 

Settable (Stuffi ng) 

◄ Block 

diagram 


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Encoder H.264 (A/V) – ASI 

UFX 390 

20610116 

New Product 

Encoder in 19” design for use in conjunction with the 

UFO ® compact modulators UFM 330/UFM 370 1) 

Single encoder for conversion of a digital or analogue 

audio/video input signal to MPEG-4 (H.264)/MPEG-1, 

Layer II and generation of an MPEG-2 transport stream 

embedded in ASI. 

The entire encoder is integrated in a 19” housing (1 RU) 

Video input 

HDMI: 1,920 x 1,080 x 60/50i; 1280 x 720 x 60/50p; 

YPbPr: 1,920 x 1,080 x 60/50i (HD); 1280 x 720 x 60/ 

50p (HD); 720 x 576 x 50i (SD); 720 x 480 x 60i (SD) 

CVBS: 720 x 576 x 50i (SD); 720 x 480 x 60i (SD) 

Audio input 

Stereo L + R 


the control panel on the encoder 

Six input keys allow parameters to be easily entered 

Three LEDs on the front panel are used for quick status 

display (Power, Lock, Alarm) 

Alternatively, programming can also be performed using 

the management software (TCP/IP protocol; Win98 and 

up) included in the delivery scope 

The encoder is interfaced to the subsequent modulator 

using a BNC cable 

The encoder can be controlled using a PC, which can 

be connected through the Ethernet port 

Accessories (included in delivery scope): power cable, 

BNC cable (2 x), 3-way Cinch cable, CD with operational 

software 

Ambient temperature range: 0° to +50 °C 


Packing unit/weight (pc./kg): 1/5 

Technical 

data 

Type 

Order no. 

Input 

video 

Input 

audio 

Output 

Power consumption 

max. 

Operational voltage 

(W) 

(V/Hz) 

¹ ) Installation in 19” 

racking is required 

UFX 390 

20610116 

HDMI (SD/HD) 

CVBS (Cinch) 

YPbPr (Cinch) 

Stereo L + R (Cinch) 2 x ASI (BNC) 30 90-250/50-60 

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Twin encoder A/V – ASI 

UFX 391 

20610117 

New Product 

Encoder in 19” design for use in conjunction with the 

UFO ® compact modulators UFM 330/UFM 370 1) 

Twin encoder for conversion of two analogue audio/ 

video input signals to MPEG-2/MPEG-1, Layer II and 

generation of two individual MPEG-2 transport streams 

embedded in ASI 

An additional multiplexed MPEG-2 transport stream, 

also embedded in ASI, is available (multiplex input 1 

and input 2) 

The entire encoder is integrated in a 19” housing (1 RU) 

Video input (combined with audio-stereo L + R): 

CVBS: 720 x 576 x 50i; 720 x 480 x 60i 

YPbPr: 720 x 576 x 50i; 720 x 480 x 60i 


the control panel on the encoder 

Six input keys allow parameters to be entered easily 

Three LEDs on the front panel are used for quick status 

display (Power, Lock, Alarm) 

Alternatively, programming can also be performed using 

the management software (TCP/IP protocol; Win98 and 

up) included in the delivery scope 

The encoder is interfaced to the modulator using 

BNC cable 

The encoder can be controlled using a PC, which can 

be connected through the Ethernet port 

Accessories (included in delivery scope): power cable, 

BNC cable (2 x), 3-way Cinch cable, CD with operational 

software 

Ambient temperature range: 0° to +50 °C 


Packing unit/weight (pc./kg): 1/5 

Type 

Order no. 

Input 

video 

Input 

audio 

Output 

Power consumption 

max. 

(W) 

Operational voltage 

(V/Hz) 

Technical 

data 

UFX 391 

20610117 

2 x CVBS (Cinch) 

2 x YPbPr (Cinch) 

2 x Stereo L + R 

(Cinch) 

4 x ASI (BNC) 40 90-250/50-60 

¹ ) Installation in 19” 

racking is required 


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Data bus de-multiplexer 

UFX 314 

20610071 

Central control of all UFO ® compact channel units 

in a UFG 412 module carrier 

Each UFO ® compact module is individually connected 

to the UFX 314 with a control cable 

Required if the USW 30 software is used, for NIT 

matching (cable-NIT), programme fi ltering, and CAT 

processing with the UFO 3xx/TP DVB transmodulators 

Complete set including connection cable to the modules 

and fixing material for the UFG 412 module carrier 

Can be retro-fi tted on older UFO ® compact systems 

(from UFO 335/365 on; required central control unit 

software version: at least V 9.20, with restrictions from 

V 7.00) 

Control of the individual modules with the UFO ® compact 

control unit or PC/laptop plus USW 30 software 

Enables the remote control/remote maintenance of 

UFO ® compact systems by means of a modem and 

telephone circuit or of a LAN 

Local operation with UFO ® compact control unit 

Local operation using USB port by means of 

a PC/laptop plus USW 30 software 

A modem can be connected to the USB port of the 

UFX 314 using RS 232 interface by means of an 

RS 232 adapter cable (recommended modems: see 

USW 30; recommended adapter cable: adapter with 

FTDI or prolifi c chip set) 

Up to 2,048 UFX 314 can be connected using one or 

more Ethernet splitters (switch/hub), and be commonly 

controlled in groups of eight units each 

Power supply to the UFX 314 and the control unit that 

may be connected to it is effected through a separate 

connection from the UFG 412 power supply unit 

Supply voltage: 12.5 V 

Current drain: 

- Approx. 200 mA (without control unit and USB device) 

- Max. 900 mA (with control unit and USB device) 

Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm without cable: 

384 x 23 x 81 


Operation using Ethernet interface (locally or using LAN 

with TCP/IP protocol) by means of a PC/laptop plus 

USW 30 software 

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19” cabinet 

TUG 100 

24310003 

For headends installed in 19” cabinets 

Construction: 41 RU (equivalent to 2 m) 

Width: 60 cm, depth: 60 cm 

Dimensions (mm): 

600 x 2,000 x 600 without glass door 

600 x 2,000 x 670 with glass door 

Packing unit/weight (pc./kg): 1/31 net 

Note: 

The ambient temperature limits for the UFG 3xx 

UFO ® compact (extension) module carriers must be 

considered should they be used! Additional cooling 

may be necessary. 

TUG 100 with ESO 06 and ZSO 210 

Accessories for the 19” cabinet 

ZSO 74 

276249 

ZSO 200 

24310004 

ZSO 74 

ZSO 200 

ZSO 74 

Front panel (1 RU) 

For cable passage and ventilation 


ZSO 200 

Rail set for the TUG 100 

To mount any 19” racking (not necessary for module 

carriers and TGZ 1x module rack) 



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Accessories for the 19” cabinet 

ESO 06 

24310005 

ZSO 210 

24310007 

ESO 06 

Two side and rear panels for the TUG 100 

Packing unit/weight (pc./kg): 1/37 net 

ZSO 210 

Glass door for TUG 100 

Packing unit/weight (pc./kg): 1/19.7 net 

19” accessory mounting rack 

TGZ 10 

236430 

TGZ 15 

24310006 

TGZ 15 fitted 

TGZ 15 

TGZ 10 

TGZ 10 

To mount other headend components into TUG 100 

To mount EAX 24/26/28 and EBC 06/08 as splitters 

and couplers (e.g. in optical transmission and reception 

stations) 

Dimensions (W X H X D) in mm: 483 x 221 x 190 

(19”, 5 RU) 


Dimensions (mm): 483 x 267 x 198 (19”, 6 RU) 


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LCN function 

Logical Channel Numbering 

Kathrein offers the function LCN (Logical Channel Numbering) 

for its processing system UFO ® compact. 

The functionality is integrated into all current transmodulators 

and modulators. Using this function cable network 

operators can also transmit programme list information as 

an LCN infomation as part of the NIT (network information 

table). 

After carrying out an LCN scan on an LCN capable receiver, 

the subscriber will have all COFDM or QAM modulated 

programmes distributed in the network saved on the DVB-T 

or DVB-C receiver in a pre-sorted sequence, as determined 

by the cable operator. Tedious programme sorting on the 

receiver is therefore not necessary anymore. 

The LCN function is available on both QAM and COFDM 

transmodulators/modulators, allowing use in both digital 

DVB-C and DVB-T cable networks. 

The LCN function will especially minimise service costs in 

networks serving hospitals and hotels and like organisations, 

which are already taking advantage of DVB-T and 

DVB-C distribution and often utilise fl at-screen TVs with 

integrated digital tuners. 

To be able to cater for as many network subscribers as possible, 

Kathrein has based the LCN generation based on the 

Nordig Specifi cation, Logical Channel Descriptor, Version 1. 

The DVB-T receivers UFT 675sw and UFT 676sw and the 

DVB-C receivers UFC 662sw and UFC 960sw are already 

LCN compatible. All future Kathrein DVB-C and DVB-T 

receivers will also be LCN compatible. The LCN function 

can be included in already installed UFO ® compact system 

modules with a simple software update. 

The latest software versions are available for downloading 

free of charge from the Kathrein homepage 

“http://www.kathrein.de” found under 

“Service - Software and Downloads”. 

One must use a demultiplexer (UFX 312 or UFX 314) for 

programming. 

The corresponding confi guration software USW 30 must 

also be updated to the current version (at least version 3.6). 

This new functionality is available for the following channel 

units as delivered by updating: 

Transmodulators DVB-S(2) – DVB-C: 

UFO 371/TP, UFO 372/TP, UFO 373/MX 

(each version V 05) - UFO 374/TP, UFO 378/TP 

Transmodulators DVB-S(2) – DVB-T: 

UFO 331/TP, UFO 333/MX (each version V 02) 

DVB-T – DVB-C transmodulator: 

UFO 357/TP (version V 02) 

DVB-T transmodulators: 

UFO 351/TP, UFO 353/MX 

Modulators: 

UFM 330 (DVB-T), UFM 370 (DVB-C) 


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C/N on feed system output * ) 

The data given are typical values, valid for transponder 

bandwidths of 27 MHz, e.g. for ASTRA and for EUTELSAT/ 

HOTBIRD. 

The values are based on an over-site EIRP power of 52 dBW, 

whch may be 3 dB lower for EUTELSAT/HOTBIRD. 

Antenna - 

Feed system 

Band 

G/T 

(dB/K) 

C/N 

Hamburg 

C/N 

Munich 

C/N 

Paris 

C/N 

London 

C/N 

Madrid 

C/N 

Milan 

C/N 

London 

C/N 

Madrid 

C/N 

Milan 

CAS 90 - 

UAS 584 

Low band 

High band 

18.8 

19.8 

18.3 18.4 18.5 18.5 18.7 18.5 18.3 18.8 18.8 

CAS 120/124 - 

UAS 584 

Low band 

High band 

22.0 

23.0 

21.5 21.6 21.7 20.5 21.9 21.7 21.5 22.0 22.0 

CAS 120/124 - 

EAS 484 

Low band 

High band 

20.6 

21.6 

20.0 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.5 20.2 20.2 20.2 20.2 

CAS 180 - 

EAS 484 

Low band 

High band 

23.8 

24.8 

23.3 23.5 23.5 23.5 23.7 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.4 

* ) Astra 1 and Eutelsat reception due to the high transmission power, when using an antenna > 1.2 m in diameter the LNB could be 

overloaded (intermodulation products would then reduce the C/N) We recommend using the professional quatro feed system 

EAS 484 with antennas > 1.2 m in diameter. 

Note: 

EN 50083-7 specifi es minimal C/N requirements for headends (not including system reserves 

15 dB for analogue signal processsing 

12 dB for digital signal processing 

S/N on output of PAL modules 

No. of programmes 1 8 24 48 96 

Type 

S/N on output (dB) 

UFM 340 60.0 57.5 55.4 53.4 51.0 

UFO 391 61.0 58.2 58.1 58.0 58.0 

UFO 393 60.0 57.5 55.4 53.4 51.0 

UFO 394 60.0 57.6 57.5 57.5 57.5 

UFO 395 60.0 57.5 55.4 53.4 51.0 

Note: 

If different PAL modules are combined together in a system, then the lowest given S/N ratio in the 

above table for any one of the modules in this combination will apply as the overall valid S/N ratio. 

(e.g. 8 x UFM 340 and 8 x UFO 391 → the value given for the UFM 340 for 24 channels will be valid) 

The output signal and noise levels of QPSK-QAM and 

COFDM-QAM transmodulators are 10 dB (with 64 QAM) 

or 4 dB (with 256 QAM) lower than the signal levels of PAL 

signals, and therefore only insignifi cantly influence the 

signal to noise ratio of the PAL signals. 

-4 dB 

-10 dB 

Level 

PAL 256 QAM 64 QAM 

64 


Output coupling 

Output amplifier 

system data 

Output level 

(dBμV) 

C/N 

(dB) 

S/N 

(dB) 

IM 2 

(dB) 

12 modules 98 66 67.5 60 60 

* ) 24 channel load 

IM 3*) 

(dB) 

Module carrier UFG 

412 with 

wall mounting set 

UFZ 412 and 

integrated output 

amplifier 

Standard coupling method for UFO ® compact module carrier UFG 412 

UFG 412 

Coupling with No. of modules Max. possible output level (dBμV) 

EBC 02 2 x 12 110 (106) *) 

Passive 

coupling of 

carrier with 

external launch 

amplifier 

VOS 137/RA 

EBC 03 3 x 12 108 (104) *) 

EBC 04 4 x 12 107 (103) *) * ) UFO 394 

Signal to noise and disturbance ratios dependent on the possible output levels 

Select the appropriate output level for a given disturbance ratio (CTB/CSO) 

Interpolate to receive intermediate values for other output levels 

VOS 137/RA 

system data 

Output level 

(dBμV) 

Signal-to-noise ratio 

C/N (dB) S/N (dB) 

Disturbance ratio * ) 

CTB (dB) CSO (dB) 

110 70 71.5 60 63 

108 68 69.5 64 65 

106 66 67.5 68 67 

104 64 65.5 72 69 

102 63 64.5 76 71 

100 63 64.5 80 73 

98 62 63.5 84 75 

* ) According to 

DIN EN 50083-3, 

CENELEC channel 

plan 862 MHz 

C/N = output level - gain - noise fi gure - 2 dBμV (RF noise ratio) 

S/N = C/N + 1.5 dB (video noise ratio, weighted) 

Headend system data 

Assumptions: 

UFO ® compact system 19” with 48 PAL programmes (UFO 393), 

QAM transponders and external VOS 137/RA 

Selected output level: 100 dBμV 

Output level 

(dBμV) 

C/N 

(dB) 

S/N * ) 

(dB) 

CTB 

(dB) 

Output UFG 412 77 - 53.4 - - 

Output VOS 137/RA 100 63 64.5 80 73 

Total 100 - 53.1 80 73 

CSO 

(dB) 

* ) The sum total S/N 

is calculated with a 

power addition of the 

two S/N values 


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Example digital channel processing headends 

Digital Sat/ 

DVB-S(2) 

> 100 digital 

TV and radio 

programmes 

12 DVB-C 

channels 

Digital transmission in the distribution network 

Digital transmission in HD is possible 

High video and audio quality 

Economical digital conversion 

If a DVB-C tuner is integrated (in TV), 

no set-top-box required * 

Ideal for use with fl at-screen TVs 

* Alternative reception over DVB-C receiver 

DVB-S(2) 

– QAM 

Digital Sat/ 

DVB-S(2) 

40-50 digital 

programmes 

12 DVB-T 

channels 

Digital transmission in the distribution network 

High video and audio quality 

Economical digital conversion 

If a DVB-T tuner is integrated (in TV), 

no set-top-box required * 

Ideal for use with fl at-screen TVs 

** Alternative reception over DVB-T receiver 

DVB-S(2) 

– COFDM 

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Example digital channel processing headends 

Analogue transmission in 

the distribution network 

Use of TV without 

set-top box 

Digital Sat/ 

DVB-S 

24 

analogue 

programmes 

DVB-S – 

PAL 

Note: 

You will fi nd system examples of the various processing formats shown here with 

detailed information on programmes and components on pages 70-75. 


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System examples 

Possible ► 

system set-up 

for one satellite 

Passive connection with amplifi ers connected downstream such as VOS 137/RA offers the highest S/N 

and the best CTB/CSO values dependent on the antenna size. 

The connection examples featured on following pages only list the UFO ® compact system 

units without any peripheral equipment. This should be chosen accordingly dependent on 

the system. Subject to technical modifi cation; errors and omissions excepted. 

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System examples 

◄ Possible 

system set-up 

for two satellites 

(e.g. ASTRA and 

HOTBIRD) 

DiSEqC TM to control external multi-switches is possible with the following modules: 

QAM UFO 371/TP COFDM UFO 331/TP PAL UFO 394 FM 

UFO 372/TP UFO 333/MX UFO 395 

UFO 373/MX 

UFO 313 


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System examples - Package 1 

80-100 TV 

and radio 

programmes 

digital 

Module carrier UFG 406 (20610111) 

DVB-S(2) – 

QAM 

UFG 300 control unit (20610082) 

Transmodulator DVB-S(2) – 

QAM UFO 374/TP (20610126) 

Especially suitable for new systems that will be set up in the private sector, such as in apartment buildings, small cable 

headends (housing areas) 

Processing of digital satellite signals (SDTV and HDTV) in DVB-C compatible signals (digital cable TV) 

Each subscriber requires a DVB-C receiver for reception 

Each UFO 374/TP allows transmodulation of four QPSK-modulated DVB-S signals or 8PSK-modulated DVB-S(2) signals 

into four QAM-modulated output signals 

A total of 80 to 100 TV or radio programmes are made available (depending on the transponder allocation) 

Example 

Package 1 

1 Module carrier UFG 406 

1 UFG 300 control unit 

4 Transmodulator UFO 374/TP 

General note on package 1: 

If the UFX 314 demultiplexer and the USW 30 software are used together with the UFG 412 module 

carrier, a variety of convenient functions such as LCN can be used. 

However, these components are not compulsory for standard operation of the equipment. 

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80-100 

digital TV 

programmes 

and 20 PAL TV 

programmes 

and 8 FM 

programmes 

DVB-S(2) – 

PAL/QAM/FM 



UFO 313 (20610076) 

Transmodulator DVB-S(2) – QAM 

UFO 374/TP (20610126) 

Quad DVB transcoder QPSK – PAL 

UFO 395 (20610101) 

“Mixed system” - especially suitable for systems in which existing TV sets are still to be used and new technologies are 

also to be implemented, e.g. apartment buildings, small to medium-size cable headends 

Processing of digital satellite signals (SDTV and HDTV) in DVB-C compatible signals (digital cable TV) and 

to analogue TV signals 

Subscribers can decide if they want to continue receiving analogue programmes using their TVs alone or if they want 

to receive digital programmes in optimal quality using an additional DVB-C receiver. 

Each UFO 395 module allows the transcoding of four programmes from up to two selected transponders into four 

analogue PAL-TV programmes. This allows 20 analogue TV programmes to be fed in. 

If the UFO 313 module is used, eight FM radio channels can also be processed 

In addition, up to four QPSK-modulated DVB-S signals or 8PSK-modulated DVB-S(2) signals can be transmodulated into 

four QAM-modulated output signals with each of the four UFO 374/TP transmodulators 

A total of 20 analogue TV programmes and between 60 to 80 digital TV programmes and eight FM radio programmes are 

handled by this system example 




5 Quad DVB transcoder UFO 395 

1 8-way DVB transcoder UFO 313 

Example 

Package 2 


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24 transponders 

(150-200 TV 

programmes) for 

digital and 

20 TV 

programmes 

for analogue 

as well as 8 FM 

programmes 


DVB-S(2) – 

QAM/PAL/FM 


Transmodulator ator DVB-S(2) – QAM 

UFO 378/TP 

(20610115) 

Quad DVB transcoder QPSK – PAL FO 395 

(20610101) 


UFO 313 (20610076) 

“Mixed system” - especially suitable for systems in which existing TV sets are still to be used and new technologies are 

to be implemented, e.g. in apartment buildings and in small to medium-size cable headends 

Processing of digital satellite signals (SDTV and HDTV) in DVB-C compatible signals (digital cable TV) and 

into analogue TV signals 

Subscribers can decide if they want to continue receiving analogue programmes with their existing TV sets or if they want 

to receive digital programmes in optimal quality using an additional DVB-C receiver. 

Eight QPSK modulated DVB-S signals or 8PSK modulated DVB-S(2) signals per UFO 378/TP module can be 

transmodulated into eight QAM-modulated output signals 

Each UFO 395 module allows conversion of four programmes from up to two selected transponders into four 

analogue PAL-TV programmes. This allows 20 analogue TV programmes to be fed in. 

If the UFO 313 module is used, eight FM radio channels also can be processed. 

A total of approx. 150-200 digital and 20 analogue TV programmes as well as eight FM radio programmes are handled 

using this system example 

Example 

Package 3 





3 8-way transmodulator UFO 378/TP 

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40-50 

programmes 

(12 DVB-T channels) 

DVB-S(2) – 

COFDM 


Transmodulator DVB(2) – COFDM 

UFO 331/TP (20610100) 

Especially suitable for existing systems which are to be equipped with new TV sets, in particular fl at-screen TVs 

(usually screens featuring built-in DVB-T receivers), such as in hotels, bed and breakfasts, inns, etc. 

Processing of digital satellite signals (SDTV and HDTV) into DVB-T compatible signals 

Subscribers require a DVB-T tuner (integrated in many fl at-screen TVs) or a DVB-T box, such as UFT 675sw or UFT 676sw 

for reception 

Transmodulates one QPSK modulated DVB-S signal or 8PSK modulated DVB-S(2) signal into a COFDM modulated 

output signal per channel unit (programme fi ltering required for adjustment to the max. output data rate) 

Four to five digital TV programmes can be transmitted per DVB-T multiplex 

A total of 40 to 50 programmes are made available (depending on the data rate of the input signals) using 

this system example 

Transmission of radio channels is also possible 




Example 

Package 4 

General note on packages 2, 3, 4 and 6: 

If the UFX 314 demultiplexer and the USW 30 software are applied in the UFG 412 module carrier, 

a variety of convenient functions such as LCN can be used. However, these components are not 

compulsory for standard operation of the equipment. 


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20 PAL TV 

programmes 

and 8 FM 

programmes 


DVB-S – 

PAL/FM 



UFO 395 (20610101) 


UFO 313 (20610076) 

Especially suitable for existing systems in which analogue TV sets will continue to be used, such as in hospitals, hotels, etc. 

Processing of digital satellite signals into analogue TV signals 

Each UFO 395 module allows the conversion of four programmes from up to two selected transponders into 

four analogue PAL-TV programmes 

20 analogue TV and eight FM radio programmes can be made available using this system example 

When the UFO 313 is used eight additional FM radio programmes are also made available 

Example 

Package 5 





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40 PAL TV 

programmes 

and 16 FM 

programmes 

DVB-S – 

PAL/FM 



UFO 395 (20610101) 


UFO 313 (20610076) 

Especially suitable for existing systems in which analogue TV sets will continue to be used, such as in hospitals, hotels, etc. 

Processing of digital satellite signals into analogue TV signals 

Each UFO 395 module allows the conversion of four programmes from up to two selected transponders into 

four analogue PAL-TV programmes 

40 analogue TV and 16 FM radio programmes can be made available using this system example 

When the UFO 313 is used 16 additional FM radio programmes are also made available 





Example 

Package 6 


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Addresses in Germany 

Head office 

KATHREIN-Werke KG 

Anton-Kathrein-Straße 1-3 

83004 Rosenheim 

Germany 

Tel: +49 8031 184-0 

Fax: +49 8031 184-306 

E-mail: 

Business unit SAT - sat@kathrein.de 

Business unit HFC - catv@kathrein.de 

Internet: 

www.kathrein.de 

Service centre in Germany 

ESC Elektronik Service Chiemgau GmbH 

Bahnhofstraße 108 

83224 Grassau 

Germany 

Technical support service 

KATHREIN-Werke KG 

Anton-Kathrein-Straße 1-3 

83004 Rosenheim 

Germany 

Hotline: 

Tel.: +49 8641 9545-0 

Fax: +49 8641 9545-35 / 9545-36 

E-mail: service@esc-kathrein.de 

Internet: www.esc-kathrein.de 

Hotline: 

Tel.: +49 8031 184-700 

Fax: +49 8031 184-676 

E-mail: 

technische-kundenberatung@kathrein.de 

99811881/2/0512/ZWF/PF Technical data subject to change. Technical data represent typical values. 

Internet: www.kathrein.de • E-mail: sat@kathrein.de 

KATHREIN-Werke KG • Phone +49 80 31 1 84-0 • Fax +49 80 31 1 84-306 

Anton-Kathrein-Straße 1 - 3 • P.O. Box 100 444 • 83004 Rosenheim/GERMANY

99811881; UFOÂ®compact - Signal processing system - Kathrein

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