Product Overview
GC-1818 is a multi-channel, high performance professional receiver launched by GOSPELL, and was designed to demodulate and descramble up to four scrambled program streams from satellite (or cable, terrestrial) RF network and (or) Gigabit Ethernet network and local ASI.
In order to cater for demands of interoperability of different operators and ever-growing data rate of television services, GC-1818 is equipped with four DVB-CI complied Common Interfaces to meet the demands of descrambling for different scrambled programs using different DVB SimulCrypt CA(s), and supports up to 280Mbps of de-scrambling output bit rate for high definition and standard definition TV programs. Compared to conventional traditional single-channel or dual-channel professional IRD, GC-1818 can deliver double or better capacity of descrambling for operators in 1RU only.
GC-1818 supports Web browser and SNMP management for local and remote management and maintenance, which can significantly reduce management time and operating expense (OPEX) for operators. It enables operators to provide a wide range of highly costeffective, high performance and high-quality services to subscribers with lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
Technical Specifications
RF Input Options |
Satellite Input Option |
Number of Inputs | 4 x RF Input, 4 x RF Loop Out |
Connector Type | F-Type (Female, 75Ω) |
Standards | DVB-S/S2 (EN 300 421/EN 302 307) |
Constellations | DVB-S: QPSK DVB-S2: QPSK/8PSK |
Frequency Range | 950MHz to 2150MHz |
Symbol Rate | QPSK: 5.0 to 45Msym/s 8PSK: 10 to 31Msym/s |
Input Signal Level | -65 to -25dBm |
LNB Power Output | 0V/+DC 13V/18V, Imax=400mA |
Cable Input Option |
Number of Inputs | 2 x RF Input, 2 x RF Loop Out |
Connector Type | F-Type (Female, 75Ω) |
Standards | DVB-C (EN 300 429) |
Constellations | 16/32/64/128/256 QAM |
Frequency Range | 30 to 860MHz |
Input Signal Level | -20 to +20 dBm (64QAM) |
Terrestrial (DVB-T) Input Option |
Number of Inputs | 1 x RF Input, 1 x RF Loop Out |
Connector Type | F-Type (Female, 75Ω) |
Standards | DVB-T (EN 300 744) |
Constellations | QPSK, 16/64 QAM |
Frequency Range | 51 to 858 MHz |
Input Signal Level | -87 to -20 dBm |
Terrestrial (DTMB) Input Option |
Number of Inputs | 1 x RF Input, 1 x RF Loop Out |
Connector Type | F-Type (Female, 75Ω) |
Standards | DTMB (GB20600-2006) |
Constellations | QPSK, 4/16/32/64 QAM, 4QAM-NR |
Frequency Range | 51 to 858 MHz |
Input Signal Level | -87 to -20 dBm |
ASI Transport Stream Input |
Numbers of Interface | 4 x ASI Input |
Connector Type | BNC (Female, 75Ω) |
Data Format | 188/204 Bytes MPEG-TS packet length |
Bit Rate | 1.5 to 100 Mbps each |
MPEG TS-over-IP Input & Output |
Numbers of Output | 1 x 100/1000 Base-T Ethernet |
Connector | RJ-45 |
MPEG TS Format | 7 x 188Byte |
IP Encapsulation | MPEG TS-over-UDP/IP |
MPEG TS | MPTS or SPTS |
Maximum Number of TS Input/Output | Input: 4 TS Output: 4 TS |
Addressing | Unicast or Multicast |
Supported Protocol | UDP, ARP, ICMP, IGMP |
DVB-CI & TS Descrambling |
Numbers of DVB-CI | 4 x CI Slots (front panel) |
Interface Type | PCMCIA Type II |
CI Standard | Comply with EN 50221 |
Descrambling Mode | Independent and(or) cascading |
Rate of Descrambling | 72Mbps per CAM, Maximum 280Mbps |
Capability of Descrambling | 32 programs simultaneously |
Supported CA Category | DVB SimulCrypt and Multi-Crypt |
ASI Transport Stream Output |
Numbers of Interface | 4 x ASI |
Connector Type | BNC (Female, 75Ω) |
Operation Mode | Can be configured to pass through output, descrambling output or matrix output depending on different settings |
Output Mode | Independent or redundant output |
Data Format | 188/204 Bytes MPEG-TS packet length |
Bit Rate | Up to 100Mbps per output (72Mbps after descrambling) |
Network Management |
Interface | 1 x 100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, RJ-45 |
Connector | RJ-45 |
Management | Web browser and SNMP management |
Miscellaneous |
Front Panel | 3.5’’ LCD with 7 x Control Buttons for 2-line information display and settings |
3 x Dual color LED, for status indications of power, work and Alarm |
Rear Panel | 1 x RS-232( DB-9) (CPU status Monitoring) |
1 x Power Supply Receptacle (AC Input) |
1 x Power switch |
Power Supply |
Input Voltage | 110 - 240 VAC, 50/60Hz |
Power Consumption | 50W(Maximum) |
Environmental |
Operating Temperature | 0℃ to 45℃(32℉ to 113℉) |
Storage Temperature | -20 to 80℃(-4℉ to 176℉) |
Operating Humidity | 90%, non-condensing |
Mechanical |
Product Dimensions (W x H x D) | 483mm x 44.5mm x 300mm 19’’ x 1.73’’ (1 RU) x 11.8’’ |
Product Weight | Approx. 5.0Kg (11.0 lbs) |
Rear Panel View (Sample Config.)
GC-1818-S Rear Panel
Ordering Information
Hardware Options |
Hardware Codes | Descriptions |
GC-1818-S | Professional Satellite IRD with four DVB-CI slots, 4 x DVB-S/S2 RF input, 4 x RF Loop Out, 4 x ASI input, 4 x ASI Output, 1 x 100/1000Base-T Ethernet input & output |
GC-1818-C | Professional Cable IRD with four DVB-CI slots, 2 x DVB-C RF input, 2 x RF Loop Out, 4 x ASI input, 4 x ASI Output, 1 x 100/1000Base-T Ethernet input & output |
GC-1818-T | Professional Terrestrial IRD with four DVB-CI slots, 1 x DVB-T RF input, 1 x RF Loop Out, 4 x ASI input, 4 x ASI Output, 1 x 100/1000Base-T Ethernet input & output |
GC-1818-D | Professional Terrestrial IRD with four DVB-CI slots, 1 x DTMB RF input, 1 x RF Loop Out, 4 x ASI input, 4 x ASI Output, 1 x 100/1000Base-T Ethernet input & output |