SE4000

The SE4000 MPEG-2 Encoder delivers features and performance collected over years of leadership in the Broadcast Contribution and Satellite Modem business. Tiernan technology enabled the first commercial deployment of MPEG-2 video compression for use in the outside broadcast industry back in 1995, and continues today with advanced video compression technology supporting the ATSC digital television rollout. The SE4000 combines best-in-class modulation technology with proven Tiernan encoding to provide a complete encoder and modulator solution in a rugged 1U chassis, and is ideal for mobile broadcast contribution applications as well as network and cable head end use.

Easy To Use:

There is a complete set of backlit alphanumeric full-travel buttons on the front panel for easy configuration, even in the dark. The large LCD display is illuminated, yet provides high contrast for visibility in direct sunlight. The power switch is on the front panel for easy access. There are 24 user- programmable preset configurations that can be stored and recalled from the front panel menu. They can even be named by the user with the alphanumeric buttons to make them easy for the operator to remember.

Reliable and Affordable:

By using the latest integration of MPEG and low-power digital electronics technology, the SE4000 combines a complete modulator and encoder in a small, low power, quiet, highly reliable, and feature rich encoder. The SE4000 even includes redundant cooling fans with fault monitoring to ensure trouble free operation under the harshest of conditions.

Direct Connect To Odu And Monitor IRDs:

No longer do systems require external splitters or upconverters when using the SE4000. The SE4000 is capable of delivering DVBS or DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM or 16APSK modulation in IF frequencies of 70 MHz and 140 MHz, plus an L-Band output from 950 to 2050 MHz.  These outputs will interface to virtually any traditional upconverter and the latest lowpower low-cost block upconverters (BUC), allowing significant savings in system equipment cost and complexity. The modulator may also be fitted with an optional high stability  10 MHz reference.

Secure Transmission:

BISS Mode 1 and Mode E are supported by the SE4000, in addition to the Tiernan proprietary Privacy Guard Conditional Access (PGCA). PGCA is a fixed key scrambling system that is included as a standard feature in most Tiernan encoders and decoders. It is addressable, and allows the decoder addresses to be added or deleted from the authorization list using the SE4000 front panel or remote control interface.