DIPOL Weekly Review – TV and SAT TV, CCTV, WLAN

No. 24/2020 (June 15, 2020)

Asians are already working on the 6G network development.

No sooner had the 5G technology been implemented around the world than the race began among companies to develop the next, sixth generation of the cellular network standard. Specializing in the construction of network backbones, Samsung, Huawei and LG are the Asian companies having the leading role in this process. South Korea has invested $ 800 million in a research center that will design new equipment and take care of the development of technical communication standards. These are to be developed by 2023. Meanwhile China launched its research and development center as early as in November. Bold steps are also made by Americans who are working hard on integrated circuits dedicated to fast data processing.
According to the latest forecast, the new networks are to be ten times faster than the 5G ones, but the base stations’ range will be just 200 meters. This will increase the stations’ density several times, but the miniaturization is an ally here. Shorter wavelength will require smaller antennas, and an entire base station will be the size of a smartphone (the 3G/4G base stations have much greater coverage, but are the size of a fridge). The stations are expected to be located at various points of the road infrastructure, such as street and traffic lights, however, the researchers want to make a step further and install them in cars as well.
Despite the small size, the base stations will have large computing power, since they will work as servers processing data at high speeds. That will pave the way to a new data processing technology and cloud applications.
Telecom businesses are determined to have devices and standards for 6G networks quickly developed. In addition to the benefits from the equipment production, patent rights are also important as a significant source of income.

TRISET PLUS – A+ class cable.

Cabling is one of the key parts of any TV system. To be transmitted successfully, the signal needs to be isolated from interfering signals generated by power lines or parallel TV and SAT cables (crosstalk). Quality coaxial cable should ensure low insertion loss and high screening efficiency. This feature is tested in the 30-3000 MHz range and typically takes values from 45 to more than 120 dB. For high screening efficiency in SMATV systems, we recommend using the TRISET PLUS E1016 cable.
Coaxial cable (75 ohm, class A+): TRISET PLUS 1.13/ 4.8/ 6.8 [100m]
Inner cooper conductor with a diameter of 1.13 mm and triple shield:
Al/PET/SY foil (first) bonded to the dielectric + 81% density braid + Al/PET foil (second) bonded to the sheath.
TRISET PLUS E1016 complies with the A+ class requirements in the entire 30-3000 MHz frequency range. It also meets to a large extent the requirements for A++ class cables. The TRISET PLUS E1016 cable is recommended for use in systems with multiple antenna cables placed in parallel over a long distance or when power cables are located nearby.
Screening efficiency of the TRISET PLUS cable in the 30-3000 MHz range and requirements for the A+ and A++ class. TRISET PLUS meets the requirements of the A++ class in the frequency range 1000-3000 MHz.

Ultimode Ethernet media converters – system diagnostics.

Ultimode media converters transmit Ethernet signals via optical fibers. These "plug and play" devices require no configuration. However, it may happen that the system does not work.
In the event of any problem, the first step of the installer should be the verification of LED indicators in the converters deployed on the both ends of the link.
  • PWR - power
  • FP - optical path
  • TP - copper path
  • 1000M - 1000 Mbps mode (some models)
  • Link/Act - active optical link (on the left); active copper path (on the right)
  • FDX/COL - Full Duplex mode
In case of malfunctions of the fiber optic link based on media converters, the status of individual LEDs has to be checked. If the PWR LED is not steadily on, it means damage to the media converter or, more often, a power supply problem. The middle row of LEDs (Link/Act) indicates a correct connection of fiber optic link (left side) and twisted pair cable (right side). Those LEDs usually flash when data is being transferred. An inactive LED usually means a cabling issue or, in the case of fiber optic side for 2-fiber links, incorrect connection of the Tx and Rx plugs. In this area, the errors are most often made during installation and it is usually these LEDs that will help quickly identify a problem.
The FDX/COL LEDs indicate active full duplex mode (transmission in two directions simultaneously). If they are off, it may mean damage to the cable or, in the case of twisted pair, a badly terminated RJ-45 plug. The 1000M LED indicates that the media converter has negotiated a transmission rate of 1000 Mbps at the copper port. This LED will only go on when a device with an interface that supports this rate is connected on the other side of the twisted pair cable. When this LED is off, despite connecting the device with a 1000 Mbps port, check the UTP cabling for damage.

How to connect a microphone to video monitoring devices?

In CCTV systems it is possible to record video and sound. In an HD-TVI system, the audio module is to be connected to the "AUDIO IN" input of the DVR, and in the IP systems, it is connected to the camera that sends the audio signal to the DVR. The diagram below shows the connection between a Hikvision IP camera and the DS-2FP2020 M1918 audio module.
Connection of the M1918 microphone module with an IP camera
Capacitor Microphone Hikvision DS-2FP2020
Hikvision DS-2FP2020 M1918 condenser microphone
The microphone has three terminals: two for 12 DCV power supply and one for the signal. The white wire has to be connected to the AUDIO IN terminal of the camera, the black to the ground and the GND camera terminal, and the red one to the positive pole of power supply. In the camera configuration, set the audio input to "LineIn". If the camera is powered by 12 VDC, the same power source can be used. In the case of a regular PoE powered IP camera, an additional 12 VDC power source should be connected to the microphone. There are also cameras with a 12 V power connector, e.g. the K02659 model.

New shielded twisted pair cable on offer.

The NETSET F/UTP E1612_500 is the finest-quality shielded cat. 6 twisted pair cable designed for use in professional computer networks outside buildings. The shielding layer made of aluminum foil minimizes crosstalk and interference with the external environment.
Key features of the E1612 NETSET NETSET BOX F/UTP shielded cat. 6 twisted pair cable:
  • top quality materials, made to tight specifications, proven with a 15-year quality guarantee,
  • specification well ahead of the requirements for category 6,
  • reaction to fire class acc. to CPR - s2d2a1, the cable conforms to the requirements of EN50575,
  • preliminary quality control of materials and thorough tests of the finished product,
  • cooper solid wires diameter 0.565 mm,
  • wire insulation made of homogeneous, colored HDPE outer diameter: 1.12 mm,
  • aluminum shield,
  • white LSZH polyethylene sheath, OD: 7.4 mm.
The PSELFEXT graph of the cable compared with the EN 50173 standard
This type of cable is used in systems where the signal transmitted can be exposed to various types of electromagnetic interference from electric cables, other signal cables or devices (air conditioners, high-power motors, industrial machinery).
Cat 6 UTP Cable: NETSET F/UTP LSZH Dca s2 d2 a1 [500m]
NETSET F/UTP cat. 6 LSZH twisted-pair cable Dca s2 d2 a1 /500m/ E1612_500

Main components of a modular IP video intercom.

The modular second generation Hikvision IP video intercom is characterized by high functionality and expansion options. The gate/door station can be assembled of different components depending on the needs. An essential part of the modular door station is the main module with a camera. The display module shows information on the status of the door/gate station. It informs the caller about calling action, that the door has been opened, allows selecting the destination contact from the list of residents (max. 500) in order to make a call. If a code lock functionality is required, then a keypad has to installed that allows the lock to be unlocked and to select the subscriber’s number. To open the door using RFID transponders, the RFID reader has to be added. One door station can be expanded by 8 additional modules (1 main module + 8 additional) to obtain different functionalities depending on the needs.
Main module with expansion modules in the IP system:
Hikvision DS-KD8003-IME1 (main module of IP video intercom)
Card Reader Module: Hikvision DS-KD-E  (EM 125kHz)
DS-KD-M 13.56 MHz Hikvision Mifare card reader module
Main module
DS-KD8003-IME1/EU
G73652
EM 125 kHz card reader module
DS-KD-E
G73660
Mifare 13,56 MHz card reader module
DS-KD-M
G73662
Indicator Module: Hikvision DS-KD-IN (for IP video intercom)
Name Tag Module: Hikvision DS-KD-KK (6-button, for IP video intercom)
Numeric Keypad: Hikvision DS-KD-KP (for IP video intercom)
Indicator module
DS-KD-IN
G73664
Name tag module
6-button DS-KD-IN
G73666
Numeric keypad module
DS-KD-KP
G73668
IP Video Intercom Display Module: Hikvision DS-KD-DIS (3.5
Blank module: DS-KD-BK Hikvision for IP video intercom
Display module 3.5"
DS-KD-DIS
G73670
Blank module
DS-KD-BK
G73672

New products offered by DIPOL

Switched Mode Power Supply: Mean Well MDR-100-48 (SMPS, 48V, 100W, DIN rail)
The MDR-100-48 Mean Well (DIN rail) switched mode power supply N93327 has been specially designed for powering industrial switches, control systems and automation equipment with stable DC voltage. The power supply is designed for DIN rail mounting. Output voltage: 48 VDC, maximum load: 2 A.


IP Intercom Station: Hikvision DS-KV8213-WME1/Surface Villa 2 gen (2-subscriber, RFID, WiFi, surface mounted)
DS-KV8213-WME1 Vila 2 gen. 2-subscriber IP door/gate station G73634 dedicated for second generation Hikvision IP video intercom systems. Attractive design and great functionality make this station ideally suited to the construction of single-family houses. Built-in color camera with a resolution of 2 MP with wide viewing angles (129° (H)/75° (V)) and an IR illuminator with the range of 3 m, ensures proper area observation round the clock. Built-in Mifare (13.56 MHz) transponder reader allows for door opening with cards or key rings.

Fiber-optic Cable: Fibertechnic DAC Z-XOTKtcdD 4J (4x9/125 ITU-T G.652D 4 kN)
Fibertechnic DAC Z-XOTKtcdD 4J L79204 direct-buried fiber-optic cable. The cable has an HDPE sheath with high crushing resistance (4000 N). Cables with such sheath are also resistant to low temperatures. It can be used on the last mile of a FTTH system, as well as in any installation that requires in ground connections, where casing pipes cannot be used for additional protection.

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