SkyEdge VSATs

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SkyEdge VSATs
Overview

Supporting different markets and applications over one Hub

Improving operators’ business plan
No price performance compromises - choosing the cost
effective VSAT for the applicable market
SkyEdge VSAT family:
SkyEdge Pro – Multi service
SkyEdge IP – IP router
SkyEdge Call – Telephony
SkyEdge Gateway – Trunking solutions
SkyEdge DVB-RCS – Enhanced standard
SkyEdge Armadillo – Hardened VSAT
Cisco Network Module – Powered by SkyEdge

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 SkyEdge Pro
Multi service VSAT

High-end multi purpose two- way VSAT

Supports a wide variety of markets and applications
Full IP support for any standard IP application
Full telephony capabilities - both VoIP & native voice
Legacy protocol support
19” rack mount option

Serial

Serial
SkyEdge Pro
LAN

Phone
Fax
Public Phone Video ATM/POS
Cash Register
Conference /Lottery

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SkyEdge Pro
Multi service VSAT – cont.

Field upgradeable plug-in cards

FXS – 1, 2, 4 lines per card (Up to 12 lines per VSAT)
Serial – dual serial-port card with two mini-DB25 connectors
Quad LAN – 100BaseT
Mesh – supporting mesh and multi star
LCD and keypad navigator VSAT interface

High-end power supply

AC 110/220V
DC 12V Serial

Serial
SkyEdge Pro
LAN

PSTN

Video ATM/POS
Conference /Lottery
Cash Register 4
 SkyEdge Pro
ID Card
Network Topology: Star, Mesh, Multi-star
General
Antenna Size: 0.55m to 1.2m (Ku), 1.8m (C)
Specifications Frequency: Ku, C, Ex. C

Outbound Min Symbol Rate: 256ksps1

Maximum Bit Rate: 66 Mbps3
Channel
Access Method: DVB-S
Mod. & Coding: QPSK Viterbi & RS, QPSK or 8PSK Turbo coding2
FEC: 1/2, 2/3, ¾, 5/6, 7/8, 8/93
(1) DVB, FEC ¾
Symbol Rates: 38.4ksps – 1232 ksps
Inbound (2) Optional
Bit Rates: 60kbps - 2Mbps (3) 8PSK only
Channel Channel Spacing: 88 – 2094 KHz
Mod. and Coding: GMSK Turbo Coding (FEC ~3/4, ~7/8)
Access Scheme: Combined FDMA, TDMA

User Ports Standard Ports: 1 x 100BaseT LAN, 1 x Async RS232 DB92

Other Protocols: Serial
Expansion Slots: 3 (Mesh, 4Port LAN, Serial, 1-4 ports FXS)

Other Features Supported IP: DHCP, NAT, RIP v1/v2, IRDP, IGMP, ACL, NAT, SNMP, IGMP,
VLAN Tagging
Acceleration: TCP (Embedded), HTTP (embedded), VPN (embedded)
QoS: IB: BWS, MPN, Diffserv / OB: Allot
Operating Voltage: Wide range 72-250VAC or 12VDC (11V-15V)
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SkyEdge IP
IP Router VSAT

Stand alone VSAT implementing embedded TCP and HTTP

acceleration software
High inbound bit rate up to 2Mbps
Onboard 100BaseT port
On board serial port – Async applications support
Full IP support for any standard IP application
Embedded VPN

IDU
Serial

LAN

Modem

Residential
Phone Gateway
Internet/
ATM/POS Intranet
Video /Lottery
Conference 6
 SkyEdge IP
ID Card
Network Topology: Star
General
Antenna Size: 0.55m to 1.2m (Ku), 1.8m (C)
Specifications Frequency: Ku, C, Ex. C

Min Symbol Rate: 256ksps1

Outbound
Maximum Bit Rate: 66 Mbps3
Channel Access Method: DVB-S
Mod. & Coding: QPSK Viterbi & RS, QPSK or 8PSK Turbo coding2
FEC: 1/2, 2/3, ¾, 5/6, 7/8, 8/93
(1) DVB, FEC ¾
Symbol Rates 38.4ksps – 1232 ksps
Inbound (2) Optional
Bit Rates: 60kbps - 2Mbps (3) 8PSK only
Channel Channel Spacing 88 – 2094 KHz
Mod. and Coding GMSK Turbo Coding (FEC ~3/4, ~7/8)
Access Scheme: Combined FDMA, TDMA

User Ports Standard Ports: 1 x 100BaseT LAN, 1 x Async RS232 DB92

Other Protocols: None
Expansion Slots: None

Other Features Supported IP: DHCP, NAT, RIP v1/v2, IRDP, IGMP, ACL, NAT, SNMP, IGMP,
VLAN Tagging
Acceleration: TCP (Embedded), HTTP (embedded), VPN (embedded)
QoS: IB: BWS, MPN, Diffserv / OB: Allot
Operating Voltage: Wide range 100-240VAC or 12VDC (11V-15V)
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SkyEdge Call
Telephony VSAT

Low cost rural telephony VSAT

1 or 2 voice port support
Voice, Fax and in band data support
Power conservation modes
AC/DC Versions
Prepaid (optional) and payphone support

SkyEdge Call

Best tailored for DE

PIN CO 63
889
417664

Universal Service Obligation (USO) projects Prepaid

Thin route telephony needs at remote locations

Standalone emergency phone
Solar
Solar implementation Power

Payphone SkyEdge Call 8

 SkyEdge Call
ID Card
Network Topology: Star
General
Antenna Size: 0.55m to 1.2m (Ku), 1.8m (C)
Specifications Frequency: Ku, C, Ex. C

Outbound Min Symbol Rate: 256ksps1

Maximum Bit Rate: 66 Mbps3
Channel
Access Method: DVB-S
Mod. & Coding: QPSK Viterbi & RS, QPSK or 8PSK Turbo coding2
FEC: 1/2, 2/3, ¾, 5/6, 7/8, 8/93
(1) DVB, FEC ¾
Symbol Rates: 38.4ksps – 1232 ksps
Inbound (2) Optional
Bit Rates: 60kbps - 2Mbps (3) 8PSK only
Channel Channel Spacing: 88 – 2094 KHz
Mod. and Coding: GMSK Turbo Coding (FEC ~3/4, ~7/8)
Access Scheme: Combined FDMA, TDMA

User Ports Standard Ports: 1 or 2 FXS

Other Protocols: None
Expansion Slots: None

Other Features PSM: Power Save mode for Solar implementation

Multi-star 1.5 hops connection with mesh VSATs
Operating Voltage: Wide range 100-240VAC or 12VDC (11V-15V)

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SkyEdge Gateway
Gateway VSAT

Multiple connections to the PSTN

Supports full E1 per IDU
Supports Mesh card
Inherent IP support
SS7(*) & MFCR2 support
Onboard optional serial port for Async applications
19’ enclosure
Cascading IDUs for increased capacity
Linear Block Up Converter (BUC) from L-band level
Requires an additional L-band combiner/splitter box
Can be connected with PABXs for large number of interfaces
Communicates with:
Star VSATs in 1.5 hops
Mesh VSATs in single hop

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SkyEdge Gateway
Gateway VSAT – cont.

Mesh IP on demand
Up to 1.3Mbps, no need for external modem
Routes the data to a predefined destination based
on the IP address
Use dynamic bit rate per session to predefined address (*)
Low-end & high-end telephony VSATs interoperability
SkyEdge Call, SkyEdge Pro and SkyEdge Gateway can be
connected to the same network

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 SkyEdge Gateway
ID Card
Network Topology: Star, Mesh, Multi-star
General
Antenna Size: 0.55m to 1.2m (Ku), 1.8m (C)
Specifications Frequency: Ku, C, Ex. C

Outbound Min Symbol Rate: 256ksps1

Maximum Bit Rate: 66 Mbps3
Channel
Access Method: DVB-S
Mod. & Coding: QPSK Viterbi & RS, QPSK or 8PSK Turbo coding2
FEC: 1/2, 2/3, ¾, 5/6, 7/8, 8/93
(1) DVB, FEC ¾
Symbol Rates: 38.4ksps – 1232 ksps
Inbound (2) Optional
Bit Rates: 60kbps - 2Mbps (3) 8PSK only
Channel Channel Spacing: 88 – 2094 KHz
Mod. and Coding: GMSK Turbo Coding (FEC ~3/4, ~7/8)
Access Scheme: Combined FDMA, TDMA

User Ports Standard Ports: 1 x 100BaseT LAN, 1 x Async RS232 DB92

Other Protocols: Serial
Expansion Slots: 3 (Mesh, 4Port LAN, Serial, 1-4 ports FXS, E1)

Other Features Supported IP: DHCP, NAT, RIP v1/v2, IRDP, IGMP, ACL, NAT, SNMP, IGMP,
VLAN Tagging
Acceleration: TCP (Embedded), HTTP (embedded), VPN (embedded)
Signaling: MFCR2, SS#7 (associated mode requires external IP mux)
Operating Voltage: Wide range 72-250VAC or -48VDC (40V-60V)
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 SkyEdge DVB-RCS VSAT

Satlabs approved RCS VSAT

Dual mode VSAT

Linear IDU and ODU support

Can operate with SkyEdge proprietary return channel
Full IP set capability, similar to SkyEdge IP
Quality-of-Service (QoS)
Protocol acceleration (HTTP and TCP)
Accelerated VPN
Encryption and compression
Etc.

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 SkyEdge DVB-RCS
ID Card
Network Topology: Star
General
Antenna Size: 0.55m to 1.2m (Ku), 1.8m (C)
Specifications Frequency: Ku, C, Ex. C

Min Symbol Rate: 256ksps1

Outbound
Maximum Bit Rate: 66 Mbps3
Channel Access Method: DVB-S
Mod. & Coding: QPSK Viterbi & RS, QPSK or 8PSK Turbo coding2
FEC: 1/2, 2/3, ¾, 5/6, 7/8, 8/93
(1) DVB, FEC ¾
Symbol Rates 38.4ksps – 1232 ksps
Inbound (2) Optional
Bit Rates: 60kbps - 2Mbps (3) 8PSK only
Channel Channel Spacing 88 – 2094 KHz
Mod. and Coding GMSK Turbo Coding (FEC ~3/4, ~7/8), QPSK (1/2, 2/3, ¾, 4/5, 6/7)
Access Scheme: Combined FDMA, TDMA, or RCS

User Ports Standard Ports: 1 x 100BaseT LAN, 1 x Async RS232 DB92

Other Protocols: None
Expansion Slots: None

Other Features Supported IP: DHCP, NAT, RIP v1/v2, IRDP, IGMP, ACL, NAT, SNMP, IGMP,
VLAN Tagging
Acceleration: TCP (Embedded), HTTP (embedded), VPN (embedded)
QoS: IB: BWS, MPN, Diffserv / OB: Allot
Operating Voltage: Wide range 100-240VAC or 12VDC (11V-15V)
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SkyEdge Armadillo
Hardened VSAT

SkyEdge VSAT unit encased in industrial strength

metal
Suitable for extreme weather conditions
Easy mounting requirements
Low power requirements
Suitable for –400C to +600C
AC or DC
Lightning protection
IDU
Serial

LAN

Modem

Residential
Phone Gateway
Internet/
ATM/POS Intranet
Video /Lottery
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 SkyEdge Armadillo
ID Card
Network Topology: Star
General
Antenna Size: 0.55m to 1.2m (Ku), 1.8m (C)
Specifications Frequency: Ku, C, Ex. C

Min Symbol Rate: 256ksps1

Outbound
Maximum Bit Rate: 66 Mbps3
Channel Access Method: DVB-S
Mod. & Coding: QPSK Viterbi & RS, QPSK or 8PSK Turbo coding2
FEC: 1/2, 2/3, ¾, 5/6, 7/8, 8/93
(1) DVB, FEC ¾
Symbol Rates 38.4.4ksps – 1232 ksps
Inbound (2) Optional
Bit Rates: 60kbps - 2Mbps (3) 8PSK only
Channel Channel Spacing 88 – 2094 KHz
Mod. and Coding GMSK Turbo Coding (FEC ~3/4, ~7/8)
Access Scheme: Combined FDMA, TDMA

User Ports Standard Ports: 1 x 100BaseT LAN, 1 x Async RS232 DB92

Other Protocols: None
Expansion Slots: None

Other Features Supported IP: DHCP, NAT, RIP v1/v2, IRDP, IGMP, ACL, NAT, SNMP,
IGMP, VLAN Tagging
Acceleration: TCP (Embedded), HTTP (embedded), VPN (embedded)
QoS: IB: BWS, MPN, Diffserv / OB: Allot
Operating Voltage: Wide range 100-240VAC or 12VDC (11V-15V)
Operating Temp -40 ° C to + 60°C, 100% humidity 16
 Cisco NM
SkyEdge Compatible
A two-way VSAT Network Module that plugs-into Cisco routers
Motivation & Synergies
Content distribution and business video
Backup to terrestrial WAN
Primary WAN services to remote offices,
WiFi Hot Spots, temporary sites
VSAT plug-in card to medium-high end Branch Office routers
Service by SkyEdge hub operators worldwide
Outdoor “Sat Kit” and Antenna are required for module operation and
provided by the hub operators

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 Cisco NM
ID Card
Network Topology: Star
General
Antenna Size: 0.55m to 1.2m (Ku), 1.8m (C)
Specifications Frequency: Ku, C, Ex. C

Min Symbol Rate: 256ksps1

Outbound
Maximum Bit Rate: 66 Mbps3
Channel Access Method: DVB-S
Mod. & Coding: QPSK Viterbi & RS, QPSK or 8PSK Turbo coding2
FEC: 1/2, 2/3, ¾, 5/6, 7/8, 8/93
(1) DVB, FEC ¾
Symbol Rates 38.4ksps – 1232 ksps
Inbound (2) Optional
Bit Rates: 60kbps - 2Mbps (3) 8PSK only
Channel Channel Spacing 88 – 2094 KHz
Mod. and Coding GMSK Turbo Coding (FEC ~3/4, ~7/8)
Access Scheme: Combined FDMA, TDMA

User Ports Standard Ports: None (Ethernet over PCI Internal to router)
Other Protocols: None
Expansion Slots: None

Other Features Supported IP: DHCP, NAT, RIP v1/v2, IRDP, IGMP, ACL, NAT, SNMP, IGMP,
VLAN Tagging
Acceleration: TCP (Embedded), HTTP (embedded), VPN
QoS: IB: BWS, MPN, Diffserv / OB: Allot
Operating Voltage: External PS 110V or 220V (part of SkyKit)
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 SkyEdge VSATs
Enclosure
6 LCD panel LEDs
LCD & keypad navigator interface
Configuration, Testing, VSAT Status, Telephony features
Support
for installers when using the high- products (SkyEdge Pro,
SkyEdge Gateway)
Indication LEDS:
Power - Power is on
Rx_lock - DVB (outbound) receiver is locked
SYNC_lock - The VSAT is synchronized with the Hub timing
On_line – VSAT-HUB connection established
Transmit (inbound) - Transmit data to the HUB
VPN (security engine) activity LED (exist only in Phase II enclosure)
Ethernet indication LEDS:
Green – Good link indication, Yellow – Data transmit indication

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 SkyEdge VSATs
SkyManage

Web based VSAT portal used for monitoring & control

VSAT configuration
VSAT monitoring (Real time graphs, VSAT status)
Antenna self pointing
Test commands
VSAT web server supports:
PC based browsers
Palm (Blazer Web browser)
iPAQ (IE for Pocket PC)
Available in Version 4.0
“SkyManage” can not be reached from the NMS

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RF
ODU & LNB

Frequency Range: Receive Transmit

Ku-Band: 10.95 - 11.70 GHz 14.00 - 14.50 GHz
11.70 - 12.20 GHz 13.75 - 14.25 GHz
12.20 - 12.75 GHz
C-Band: 3.62 - 4.20 GHz 5.850 - 6.425 GHz
Ex. C-Band: 4.50 - 4.80 GHz 7.625 - 7.925 GHz
Ka-Band 19.7 - 20.2 GHz 29.50 - 30 GHz
ODU:
Ku-Band: 1W, 2W, 4W (3W linear)
C-Band: 2W, 5W
Ex. C-Band: 2W
Ka-Band 1W
LNB: standard TVRO based
RF Input/Output: F type connectors, 75 Ω female
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 SkyEdge VSATs
Expansion Cards
FXS Voice: 4Port LAN Switch
1, 2, 4 FXS ports RJ-11 Four 10/100BaseT LAN, RJ45
Mesh E1
RJ45 (BNC120), BNC 75
Up to 1.3Mbps (GMSK, TC)
G.703, full E1 support (30 calls)
Mandates PLL LNB (Pro,
Inherent MFCR2 signaling
Gateway)
Embedded serial Interface:
Mesh kit (L-band splitter)
9-pin interface used to interface with
Serial Card (Sync/Async) asynchronous applications (RS232) in
RS232/RS422 support DCE mode
1 DB25 Pin-out Standard DB9F connector employed
X.25 over TCP (XOT, RFC 1613 )
Serial Asynchronous
2 DB9F pin-out
Maximum rate 128kbps
Up to 6 ports per VSAT

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