ECG Hz Diere ENGINEERING CONSILTANTS GROUP CONTENTS: SECTION 16785 \STER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM (MATV) Rage, PART GENERAL 3 11 Related Documents 2 12. Deseription of Work 2 13 Reference Codes and Standards 2 14 Submits 3 1S Quality Assurance 4 16 Delivery, Storge and Handling 4 17 Related Sections 4 Le As-Built Drawings 4 19° Spare Parts s PART2 PRODUCTS 24 General s 22 Equipment and Materials 5 PARTS EXECUTION 8 31 Examination 1B 32 Insulation of Basic Identification B 33 Installation of Base Wiring System Materials 3 34 Installation of Television Distebution System 4 3.5 Field Quality Control IsECG AWD ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS GROUP: SECTION 16785 [MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM (MATV) PARTI GENERAL 11 RELATED DOCUMENTS Drawings and_gencral provisions of the Contact, including General Conditions, Conditions of Particular” Application of Divsion-1 Specification Sections, apply 1 work of this setion, 12 DESCRIPTION OF WoRK This section covers the work of Main Television Distribution System a5 escrbed by the Contact documents (specifications, drawings, BOQ, ete) Main Television (TV) distribution system shall receive, Jemodulate, ‘modulate and distribute the TV channels Provide complete and filly funetional Main Television Distribuion System ‘using materials and equipment of types, sizes, tings and perormanee as indicated. ‘Th Main Television Distribution System shall use three (3) reeivng dishes to receive twenty (20) digital channels fee to air in ation to five (5) Scrambled ones, System shall support future expansion up te 32 digital channels It shall also use UHF and VHF for receiving Teestrial channels Received signals shll be processed, modulated and amplified by the Head End Equipment. “The internal network shall include amplifiers, coaxial low loss cables, istibution cables, modulators, receivers, spite, tap off, connectors os ‘The Contactor is required to submit power budget caleulaton; any required amplifiers or accessories to assure standard signa level ‘TV serens re not prt of this section, 1.3. REEERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS: Equipment and installations shal comply with the curent stipulations ofthe Toca authorities in the Arab Republi of Eaypt and the standards of Consultative Commitee International for Radio CCR. oe nt Thin Sn UAT) Saga 4s lita et 62) serasECG He MUD ols = Hlectrnic Industries Association BIA + Intemational Organization of Standardization ISO 14 SUBMETTALS ‘Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division-1 Specification Setons: + General: Submit complete sets of documentation as stited by the contract conditions indicating type, size, rating, syle, catalog number, ‘manufacturers names, photographs andlor eatalog datasets fo all items to ensure compliance with Specifications. This documentation shall be subjet to the approval ofthe Engineer and no equipment shal be ordered ‘without this approval for ll equipment and deviees which ae shown on rings and in Bill of Quantiis, = Shop Drawings: Provide shop drawings showing equipment and device locations and connecting wiring of entire MAIN TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, including riser diagrams. Shop drawings shall include, but not be limited t, the following ‘+ Complete one-line riser diagram() showing all equipment and size, type and number of conductors, dB levels at cach junctioe box and ds levels tthe end outlets, ‘+ Pinto pin conection digram, ‘+ Large sale drawing of the central television equipment ‘+ Provide calculations to suppor typeof cables, system gain and overall, signal loss, in all cable routes from start end including network accessories, in order to prove the adequacy ofthe proposed equipment to provide signal stength at outlets ‘+ Include instructions and installation manuals. ‘+ Complete sequence of operations and funetons ofthe system. ‘+ Complete system block diagram, +A ising of the manufacturers autorized local representative ‘responsible for istallation coordination and service, = Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product da, including specifications and installations for each type of equipment. Include standard or typical riser and wiring diagrams, operation and maintenance instructions for inclusion in maintenance manual. Operation and Maintsnance Data: Submit operation and maintenance data and pars liss for each type of equipment installed, including fumished specialties and acessories, and circuit diagrams. Include this data, product data, and shop drawings in operation and maintenance ‘manual; in accordance with requirements of Division-1 and ther relevant documentation, ‘apts Sts 6) SnesECG 2K AUD ioe 15 |ALITY ASSURAN 15.1 Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturing fms of TV sytem shall be regulatly engaged in manufacturing Televison Distribution Systems of type, size and characteristics similar 10 those required by the Contact for this projet and whose products have been in satisfactory service in similar projects for not ess than five (5) years. 1.52 Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer whois a fctory- authorized sales and service represonstve to perform the work of this fection, The installer firm shall have atleast five (5) years ef successful installation experince of systems similar to that required fr this projet. 153 ‘Tenining: Equipments manufacturer and his authorized, local ‘epresentative shall provide, in depth, equipment service and programming on site traning to selected Employers personne for one week, 16 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING Deliver products in Factory orignal, unopened containers. Store in clean, dry and shaded space in orginal containers, Handle caefll avoid damage. 1.7 RELATED SECTIONS ‘The following setions include requirements which relate to this setion: General Electrical Materials and Methods Cable Trays 18 AS.BUILT DRAWINGS Daring the construction ofthe system, the Contactor shal pot in writing ll his remarks, during the progress of work, conceming any suggested alterations ffom the shop drawings in wiring routes, locations of equipment ‘or devices which arise from coordination between the system and other No execution of alteration is allowed before rceving writen approval fiom the Engineer. All alterations shall be registered and filled by the Contractors and extra ‘opics shall be submited to the involved parties Engineer, Project manage, Site et) [A complete as-built draft set of drawings and equipment schedules shall be ‘prepared 15 days after competion of work for approval ofthe Engines. ‘The draft as-built shall include all previously approved alterations. Final ‘originals and copies of orbit drawings should be submited ic accordance with Division, Section 01330 "Submittals Procedures estes ssn AL Ey ‘rorsDeliver Spare parts to Employer, befor installation begins, amish not less than 5 perent ofthe quanfiy of each component of MAT installed onthe project rounded to the next figure, package with protective covering for ‘Storage and identified with labels clearly deserbing conten ‘The Contractor shall guarantee the availabilty ofall the spare pats for a petiod not les than five (5) year PART2 PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL Provide complete and filly factional Main Television Distibation System using materials and equipment of types, sizes, ratings and performance as indicated. The Main Television Distribution System shal use three (3) reeiving dish snd VHF and UHF antenna to receive digital channels and off. channcls Received signals shall be processed, modulated and amplified by the Head End equipment. The intemal network stall include amplifies, coaxial low loss cables, Aistbution cables, modulators, receivers, spliters, tap of, comectors, ee. ‘The contactor is requested 10 provide all the required equipment, ‘component, et which makes the system work as required without any extra ‘ost, the contactor is responsible for providing even those equipments Which are not mentioned in specifications, BOQ and drawings. 22 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Use materials and equipment that comply with referenced stndards and ‘manufacturers standard design and constuction in. accoance with published product information. Coordinate the features of materials and ‘equipment’ 30 they form an intograted. system with components and inteconneetions matched fr optimum performance of specified functions. Provide equipment using all solid-tte components fully rated. for ‘continoous duty at he ratings indicated or specified for normal operation on input power supplied at 220 V, 50 Hz A equipment and materials shall be designed to operate and provide ‘maximum continuous performance al temperature and humidity’ at the Project location. Precautions shal be inherenly proved in equipment to Droest them ffom reduction in performance or damage in oak climatic ‘conditions at peak continuous ouputECG UX ALM ioe ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS GROUP EA ‘The system shall be basically a wide band master distribution stem whi shall share common distribution equipment such as amplifirs ec ‘Output RF modulated channels shall be all combined and fed to wide band Aistibation amplifier which provides suficient gain to the cable network. All th channels shal be combined using appropriate combining module and amplified to the required signal strength and then trnsmited to the {istibation network cables. ‘The overall gain ofthe system starting ftom Head End equipment should provide suitable signal level taking into consideration loss in cables and Gain of amplifier should be selected in complete coordination with the overall oss figures ofthe composite network ‘The Head End equipment shall include signal processors. It is preferred to Ihave a signal processor in every modulating and eceving modu. ‘The Output signal siength atthe most remote locations cof 65-80 dBv and SIN btter than 60 dB, It bein the ange be located within 70 dB to achieve ‘The Main Television Distribution System shall consist but snot limited fo: Wall mounted rack ‘Thre satellite dish antennas 1.8 m = VHF Antenna = UH Antenna ~ RF Headend equipment = DvD player ~ Trunk amplifier ~ Distribution ample ~ Spliters & tap off ~ Low loss coaxial cables = Distribution coaxial cables ~ RF and TF outlets ~ Connectors ~ Distribution boxes tet ein Sp ATO tn Mate et 6) TeesECGY2 Were ~All necessary acessories. 221 Receving Dishes: Every dish shall have LNB to recive the broadcasted . ‘TV channels, The dishes sall be coming with fixing base, INBS and all shar equired acess. : “The dishes shal be bl to eeive the digi TV chanel The dishes shal te18mdaneter ‘The dishes and its fixation shal be strong enoughf face the wind oad. The sain ofthe dinis shouldbe adequate achieve clear recepion ‘The dish mounting sll be galvanized sts! manufactured. The dish sal be perfecting parabolic andthe rim shall ad more strength to ‘he elector. Ths ish sll be one piece sphere made of non-comenive meal o solid A, lumina, which concentrates the signals ceived rom the satlite toward 4 receiving bead Toston atthe focal point of ih, that mean high cae noise aio (CN). i LNB: The provided LNB shal lave four outputs Horizontal and Vertical (Hi, & Lo), The LNB shall have the following specifications: r = Nowofoupus: 4 ouputs (Quad outputs) ~ Sat input requeney: 9.751275 GHZ f = Oupue Frequency: 9502150 MHZ ~ Gain: Mia $508 r ~ Noise Factor: Max 15.48 ~ Swithing Technique Vi 14/18 VDC, WLo 0722 KHZ i 222 VHP and UHE Antenna a OFF-Air, Mast Mounted Antennas: Weutherproof single-channel or ‘woadband ype, constucted of high-stengh anodized aluminan and rated to survive ina 160-avh wind, minimum. Directo, with dsb det . amy and ant-ghost reflector system, offering a gun of 13 43 or higher. Doda antennas foreach of band VHF, and UHF programs shall be povided. Provide adequate number o cove al Iocl chanel, without the . ‘ood to roa antennas, Provide weather sale conection fr the cou Ting to antennas . ~ ElomsatItemaly dampened guns such mechanical vibtin 2s may ~ Ends ofross.anmsandslemeats sealed ~ Mounting and connsting hana orsion proof ~ Frequency ange: matched to source fequencis S Sepia ete) sor223 ECGXti Abo Wire RE Hes nd Equipment Provide fctory-assemble, solid-state sealed type wide band multi channels Head end equipment as described ‘The Head End equipment shall receive the TV channels (IF) from the receiving dish in digital form. Tho head end equipment stall roccive, ‘demodulate, modulate the selected received channels to the required andard TV channels, combine the channels and amplify them to be transmitted through the network ‘The Head End equipment shall include receivers, modulators, preamplifiers, processors, Terrestrial channel converters, active and passive equipment, Combiners, wideband amplifiers, active and passive accessories, et, ‘Tho Headend shall include receivers with common interface anit (CD in order o receive encrypted channels ‘The Head End Equipment shall include, but is no limited to, ke following pars — Incoming signal processor forthe digital video channels ~ Base units with power supply, control module, Headend amplifier, RF spliters, combiner and all necessary acessories ~ Free to Air digital rovers and modulators. ~ Audio video modulators ~ Digital receivers with common interface (C1) and modulators. = Temetrial channel converters ~ Broadband IF splitters, connectors and all necessary acessories. ~ The audio output of ll the modules shal be stereo. ~ Master combiner = Main wide band high gain amplifier ~ Monitoring and control equipment (TV serens, PC, et.) ~ Racks Headend Base Uni ‘The following are the minimum performance specifications ‘Frequency Range 47-862 Me Output Level 100 dB min adjustable Noise Figure: 44D, ae fal xin InpuOutput Impedance: 7S ohms tae ts en Se AT ton Medinet moet menteECG ALD ols Retum Loss 14aB mi. LNB Supply [3-18 VDC (remote fied voltage) Powsr Supply 220 VAC, $0 He, reguated power ‘Adjacent channel operation igh SN Ratio Test Output “The Headend could be consists of more than one Base unit, ‘The Headend shall be moduler: Digital Receiver with or without Common Interface(OPSK/AV) ‘The digital rociver shall convert the QPSK signal to AutioVVieo signal ‘The following are the minimum performance specifications Frequeney Range 1950-2150 Mz Input Level 45-70 BV ‘Sombol Rate: 232Mals ‘Protection Interval 1/2, 28, 314, 516,78, 89 (Auto) Audio Level Adjustable Video Level: 1 Vss—75 Ohm Modalators ‘The following are the minimum performance specifications: ‘Video input Level 1 Vss—75 Ohm ‘Output Frequency 47-862 Mi Audio Input Adjustable Output eve: 90 dBUV min ‘Video Standard: PALISECAM/ NTSC Tsun BIG, DIK, M,N The modulator audio system shall be sero. Combined digital receiver and modulator can be acepte. itn e162 asECG AWD coe ‘Terrestrial Channel Converters ‘The Terestral channel converters shall he used forthe conversion of one nalogdigital TV channel into the range of 45-862 MHz ‘The following ae the minimum performance specifiations ” sang 87-108 MH Input Level Rang: 50.90 dBuV Joel 85 dBAV min Video Stand PALSECAM/ NTSC ‘TV Standard: BIG, DIK, M,N 224 DVD Player: DVD shall be used to play both types of CDs (audio CDs aad all video cps. igh picture quai. Play dise types (DVD, video, DVD-R, video CD, audio CD, CE, CDR-CD.- RW) ‘Outpt signal: Dolby, DTS over optical and coaxial interface. Fast picture start 24 bit Audio DAC for high sound quality lO bit video D/A. 2.25 Distribution Amplifier: The distribution amplifier shall be used in each floor. The contactor should provide the appropriate gain taking into consideration the VHF & URE ‘ipment gain and the actual lose of cables and acessories in order to provide the specified signal swength which must be located within 70 &B, “The amplifiers shall support forward and tun signals fr inersive system. Provide fctory-assmbled, solid-state wide band amplifier, with AGC, for UHF & VHF channels/requences as indicated. Equipment amplifiers with chassis connectors which match and mate with coaxial cable connectors fers with following minimum electrical performance 120 dB min, (ull AGC), adjustable a8 igure: 748, fll gainECGY2WbDierr r dao: 69 40,V min. 1085 ABV ax Return os input an output 15 min, 7 ‘Ouput vl con ‘51066 dBi adjustment ane) AGC rage: oan . Band nas fans: +1 tat 10 Mil bandwidth Retu os in: 1248 retu on (VSWR 1.671) x Input mash channels 21 through 69: Not ss han 6 4B mi. ‘Retur oss output 10 48 ret os ower sul 220 VAC, 50 Ha, eglted power 22.6 ‘Tap-offs and Splitters: f The tapos and splits must be selected caeily to frm an equalized network. All aot and plies shall be F comector Ope and sal . Spor forward and cum signs or interactive syst soliters r = Frequency range 4-862 MIIZ + igh et oss 2208 = Compact silver plated dic — cst housing = Feomeetrs r Teas ~ requeney range 4-862 MHZ i = High eto sotaion = Compact sive pated de —cast ousng eonnetos 22:7 Lowes Consal Cable: Stall be used fr risers and for distibution boxes interconnections. Cable stall consist of «center conducor na soli ilecre completly enclosed P by a metalic covering, which sal be flexible coper braid nslting jactey usualy ving paste sal be molded over the entre ine ax ‘roletivecuhide coating Te Tine relatively inmune wo stay pickup r ‘ecase te outer conductor acs sa grounded sel. The coal ie shall, ‘bo unbalanced with the nner conductor supplying antenna signal and the ‘uer conductor conesed to rzeiver canis. The coaxial ie general, r Shall aves characteris impedance of 7S ohmsECGXti Aiwa ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS cROUP 4 “The cable shall have characteristics better than (RG 11) and shal have max 9.5 dB lss/100 m at 950 MHz 2.28 Distribution Coaxial able: Cable shall consist of a center conductor in a solid dielectric completly enclosed by a metalic covering, which shall be flexible coppe: braid. An insulating jcket, usually vinlite plastic, shall be molded over the etre line 35 a protective outside coating. The line is relatively immune to stay Pickup because tho outer conductor ats asa groundad shiold, The coaxial Tine shal be unbalanced with the inner conductor supplying anenna signal tnd the outer conductor connected to receiver chassis. The soaxil ine generally, shall have a characteristic impedance of 75 obs. ‘The cable shall have characteristics better than (RG-6/U) and shall have max 163 dB lose/100 m9 950 Mik 229 Drop Coaxial Cable: ‘Shall be used mainly forthe outlets connections (drop cables). CCable shall consist of a centr conductor in a slid dielectric completely enclosed by a metalic covering, which shall be flexible copper braid. An insulating jacket, usually vinylt plastic, shall be molded over the enti ine 45 a protective outside coating. The lin is relatively immne to stray Pickup because the outer conductor acts asa grounded shield. The coaxial line shall be unbalanced withthe inner conductor supplying amenna signal land the outer conductor connecod to rocsver chassis. The coaxial line, ‘generally, shall havea characteristic impedance of 75 ohins The cable shall have max. 19 dB los!100 m at 950 MHz 2210 RETV Outlets Shall be end type and shall have frequency ange 0-900 Milz and max. dB lose dB at 860 MIL 22.11 Connectors: Shall be F type with sizes suit the cables (pes (low loss cables and istribuion cables). = Impedance Matching: To obtain maximum efficiency ant eliminate reflections inthe anlenna sytem that nay produce ghosts or reduce the detail i picture, the impedance of the antenna, tansmission line end receiver, input circuit shall be matched. Matching corditions i. ‘mavimnim transfer of power and sigal stength and minimum reflected signal shall be measured2212 PARTS uM 32 33 ECG CAMWD ioe ENGINEERING GONSIATANTS GROUP. = Grounding: To prevent accumulation of static charge on antenna supporting structure, it shll be grounded by connecting a beavy ground ‘wie to dhe system earth (metal stake driven into the eat). Grounding of the mas i also essential = Accessories: The cable networks shall include all necessary acessories. Alt accessories shall operate atthe system frequency range which covers ‘the roquired band of frequencies. ‘Accessories shall have the minimum gain Toss and stall provide “sufficient isolation on return loss characteristics, Protection ‘Thre types of protection shal be required It earthing for anennas, racks and equipment; 2nd: lighining protection for antennas, 31d lightning protection for signal ables. XECUTION EXAMINATION [Examine reas and conditions under which Television Distribution System shall be installed. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in-a manner acceptable to the Engineer INSTALLATION OF BASIC IDENTIFICATION Install electrical identification in accordance with requirements of Scion 16050 "Basie Eletiel Materials and Methods” INSTALLATION OF BASIC WIRING SYSTEM MATERIALS Install wiring, raceways or conduits eletial boxes, eables and fitings in sccordance with Section 16050 "Basic Electrical Materials and Methods” lauses: "Racoways", "Wires and Cables" and "Electrical Boxes and Fittings for wiring ofthe ton-power limited circuits and Secticns related to *Cable Networks Install witing of signal circuits and power limited circuit in raceways oF conduit of exposed on wall or esilings when properly proteted. Use Conduits for runs though floors or in shalt ways to height of2.3 m abowe floor. Provide cables in plenum spaces in metalic raceways or with cables jackets approved for use in plenum spaces Install cables using special stripping tools which do not harm shiclds and insulators. Use special ripping tools and donot use solder type fitings and PeelersECGXtAUWere 34 INSTALLATION OF TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Installation of equipment and doves that pertain to other work of the Contract stall be closely coordinated with the appropriate trade, Equipment manufacturer shall provide all necessary sssisince 10 his authorized, local representative to; = Coordinate the selection of sytem equipment ~ Execute fel strength tests for all frequency bands to be recived by the systom (VHF, UHF, KU, et). = Supervise the instalation of complete Television Distribution System, = eform complete functional tess of the system at all oes neling signal sength, reflection coefficient, ec ~ Submit a writen report attesting the proper operation ofthe completed system. Install Television Distribution System as indicated on Drawings in sccordance with equipment manufacturers writen instructions and comply ‘with the standards oF installation, Complete wiring in accordance with manuficture?’s requirements. Colour code wiring and install per manufacturers point-to-point wiring disgram Determine exact numberof wires for each device installed. Connect each device with suficient wiring 0 complete it intended operation. Where there are a number of power requiring devices, provide exta or larger size wiring to allevite voltage drops which makes device operate ‘beyond voltage limits for which it was designed. Determine above with ‘manufacturers represetaive while equipment i being installed ‘Submit signed copy of test results in duplicate to the Engines. Equipment cabinets shall be installed ina special room for the Television Distribution System and shall be arranged to permit easy servicing ofthe ferent pars. (Cable bearers shall be installed on walls wherever neoded Wall mounted equipment shall be installed according to the manufieruree recommendations Powersupply distribution board shall be installed in an arrangement which oes not affect the salty of equipment and cause no interfererce with the {elecommunication system, ‘ptt tm a6) ae aSas 351 36 ECG Hc AM Deere Air-conditioning shall be provide to the room ifthe Television Distribution System stable operating conditions and design considerations, stated bythe rmanufictarer, require, Fresh si supply to the room shall be highly filtered to prevent the dust from catering equipment Powerful and even distributed illumination forthe room ofthe switching ‘guipment shall be provided to permit easy view ofall components ‘Equipment room shall be fited with dustproot doors and windows Ambient conditions hal be considered in the design of his room. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL ‘Connection and Supervision: Make connections to equipmen! panel under ‘manufacturer's supervision. Complete connections between cabinets and panels utilizing Manufacture’ technieians ‘Sestem Test and_Approval: Submit shop drawings for funtion and ‘operation only, pre-approved by the Engineer. Prior to final acceptance of the system, the manufacturer of sytem shall in prcsence of the Contactor, Employer's representative anc Engincor’s reprosentatve test each extension device, WARRANTY ‘The Contractor shall guarantce the equipment and workmanship fortwo (2) years after the final handing over ofthe system, END OF SECTION 16785 meas