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FOXTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LIMITED
Satellite MultiStacker Installation Requirements
FXTL-T-0219
Last Updated: 28/03/2022 2:15:00 PM
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Issue Issue Date Revision Revision Comments Prepared By Authorised By
# Date
1 15/09/17 0 SMS Launch Install Steven Circosta Thomas Russo
Specification
1 1 22/09/17 Frequency List & Steven Circosta John Mitsios
Wallplate - quality levels
added
Optical systems
1 22/02/18 2 22/02/18 Page 15 Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
Active Tap Powering
Maximum 1800mA
Maximum 4 Active Taps
1 3 17/5/18 Addition of Notes to Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
pages 8,19 & Power
block diagram 3
1 29/05/18 4 29/05/18 New Stacker plan for Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
26/06/18 on page 11
Update powering
options and added notes
pages 15 &16
Added active tap
feeding into passive tap
page 16
1 03/07/18 5 03/07/18 Update Optus Channel Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
Plans
1 10/09/18 6 10/09/18 New Test Channel T8 Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
1 9/11/18 6 9/11/18 New Foxtel Logo Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
1 12/11/1/8 7 12/11/18 Line Powering Cable Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
Lengths
RF & Optical Star Feed
Concept Designs added
1 11/02/19 8 11/02/19 Update Foxtel Web Link Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
Note: on Commercial
STB
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1 21/02/19 9 21/02/19 Note on capacitive Steven Circosta John Mitsios
terminator added to
page 9
Issue Issue Date Revision Revision Comments Prepared By Authorised By
# Date
1 18/03/19 10 18/03/19 Notes added to pages Steven Circosta John Mitsios
13 & 14 for No PDR,
Lite & Extra Lite
upgrades
1 03/04/19 11 03/04/19 Update Diagrams 8 & 9 Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
1 24/06/19 12 25/06/19 Information on Dish Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
Installation Added
1 07/02/20 13 07/02/20 T8 Test Channel Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
changed to T10
1 04/05/20 14 04/05/20 Section 4.1 Earthing Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
Fibre Hybrid Coaxial
Systems added
Section 4.2 Isolators
added
1 28/03/22 15 28/03/22 Changes to SOW Steven Circosta Steven Circosta
process
Disclaimer
This document is correct at time of publication. Foxtel reserves the right to modify
channel plans or any other item within the document without prior notice to the field.
Refer to the Foxtel website for the latest version.
www.foxtel.com.au/mdu
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Distribution List
Name Position Company
Doug Fewtrell Head of Field Operations Foxtel
Adam Brown Operations Manager Field Operations Foxtel
Thomas Russo Middleware and Security Development Foxtel
Manager
Enver Vasfi Hardware Development Manager Foxtel
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Document Approval
Enver Vasfi Hardware Development Manager
28/03/22
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Table of Contents
1. OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................... 8
2. OBJECTIVE .................................................................................................................... 10
3. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................ 10
4. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 13
STB INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 20
STB FREQUENCY LIST SELECTION ................................................................................... 21
APPENDIX A. LIST OF OPTUS 10 – D3 STACKED AND NON-STACKED
FREQUENCIES INCLUDING FOXTEL TEST CHANNELS ................................................... 22
APPENDIX B. SCOPE OF WORKS ................................................................................... 23
Post Installation ..................................................................................................................... 23
APPENDIX C. EARTHING .................................................................................................. 26
Equipotential Bonding Commercial Installation (Single Dwelling Residence – more than one
Wall plate) .................................................................................................................................. 26
Equipotential Bonding Multi-Dwelling Unit or Commercial Installation ....................................... 27
4.1. EARTHING FIBRE HYBRID COAXIAL SYSTEMS .............................................................. 28
4.2. ISOLATORS ................................................................................................................ 28
APPENDIX D. SATELLITE DISHES ................................................................................... 29
4.3. OUTDOOR UNIT (ODU) – DISH AND LNB .................................................................... 29
4.3.1. Dish Selection .................................................................................................. 29
4.3.2. Dish Alignment ................................................................................................. 30
4.4. MOUNTS .................................................................................................................... 30
4.4.1. Mount Selection ............................................................................................... 30
4.4.2. Location of Mount ............................................................................................ 35
4.4.3. Mount and Dish Placement.............................................................................. 35
4.5. ROOFING ................................................................................................................... 35
4.6. INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE DISH NEAR SOLAR PANELS .............................................. 36
APPENDIX E. GLOSSARY OF TERMS ............................................................................. 37
APPENDIX F. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ...................................................................... 38
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Diagram 1 Typical Port Configuration of the Satellite Multistacker ........................................... 9
Diagram 2 Dip Switch default Position = Up On & Down Off .................................................. 11
Diagram 3 A small FTA – SAT Integrated no PDR system upgrade ....................................... 13
Diagram 4 Single wire 4 way tap backbone with system calculations .................................... 15
Diagram 5 Single wire 4 way splitter concept design using active taps to feed 128 outlets over
4 levels ............................................................................................................................. 16
Diagram 6 Active Tap powering options .................................................................................. 17
Diagram 7 Active tap feeding 4 way passive tap within unit ................................................... 17
Diagram 8 Concept Optical Headend feeding active taps over 96 floors................................ 18
Diagram 9 Concept Design 16 way active tap staring out to end of line 32 port active taps. . 19
Diagram 10 RF Cable Connection on an iQ4 or later STB...................................................... 20
Diagram 11 RF Cable Connection on an iQ4 or later STB from a single wall plate ................ 20
Diagram 12 RF Cable Connection on an iQ4 or later STB from twin diplexed wall plate ....... 20
Diagram 13 – Equipotential Bonding in Single Premises ........................................................ 26
Diagram 14 – Equipotential Bonding Multi-Dwelling Unit and Commercial Premises ............ 27
Table 1 Shows Multistacker Dip Switch settings and STB State Settings .............................. 11
Table 2 shows vertical transponder groups stacked to the new H polarity transponder
Frequency......................................................................................................................... 12
Table 3 Frequencies for distribution through an SMS SMATV backbone ............................... 22
Table 4 – Wallplate Signal Level ............................................................................................. 24
Table 5 – Wallplate Digital Performance ................................................................................. 24
Table 6 – Wallplate Digital Slope / Tilt Performance ............................................................... 25
Table 7 – Post Installation Certification Test Locations ........................................................... 25
Table 8 – Dish Location Zone to Size Selection Matrix ........................................................... 30
Table 9 – W1 Mount Selection – Wind Rating Chart ............................................................... 32
Table 10 – Exposure Classification ......................................................................................... 33
Table 11 – Rating Increment ................................................................................................... 33
Table 12 – Solar Panel Minimum Distance Guide ................................................................... 36
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Satellite MultiStacker Installation Requirements 1. Overview The Satellite Multistacker combines 2 horizontal & 2 vertical satellite services from 2 orbital locations and combines them on a single RF cable so that a single RF input port on an iQ3 – iQ4 or later STB can receive the signals. FXTL-T-0219 Satellite Multistacker Installation Requirements Issue 1 Revision 15.Docx Printed: 28/03/2022 © FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd 2022 8
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Diagram 1 Typical Port Configuration of the Satellite Multistacker
The Multistackers have 4 input ports which cater for low & high band signals.
Low band via DC Voltage
High band via DC & 22 KHz tone.
Note: It is important to have the satellite RF feeds connected between the
LNBF and SMS before the unit is powered up. This will ensure that the
SMS does not go into automatic search mode that could take up to an
hour to complete the search. Connecting the cables and power in the
correct sequence allows the SMS to lock to the Foxtel Transponders
within 30 seconds.
Kingray
From left to right
• Port 4 HH = 18 volts plus 22 KHz (future satellite)
• Port 3 VH = 13 volts plus 22 KHz (future satellite)
• Port 2 H L = 18 volts (Current Foxtel H pol services)
• Port 1 V L = 13 volts (Current Foxtel V pol services)
Jonsa
From left to right
• Port 4 V L = 13 volts (Current Foxtel V pol services)
• Port 3 H L = 18 volts (Current Foxtel H pol services)
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• Port 2 V H = 13 volts plus 22 KHz (future satellite)
• Port 1 H H = 18 volts plus 22 KHz (future satellite)
The units have 2 ports on the bottom.
• Port 1 Stacked satellite output port with the option of line powering via a 12, 15
or 18 volt DC power injector and power pack.
• Port 2 local powering via a 12, 15 or 18 volt DC power pack
Note: When using the local powering option, the installation of a power block
at the RF output is required to stop unwanted power entering the SMS.
Local powering option can be extended using RG6 coaxial cable, the
maximum run of cable depends on the voltage source used. 12 Volt 15
metres, Jonsa 15 volt 30 metres, & Kingray 18 volt, 50 metres.
When line powering via the RF output with the use of a power injector
& FTA – Satellite diplexer in line, the maximum cable runs are reduced
to the following. 12 volt 10 metres, Jonsa 15 volt 25 metres, & Kingray
40 metres.
When line powering the Kingray stacker the local power port shall be
terminated with one of the capacitive terminators supplied.
2. Objective
The satellite multistacker (SMS) is a standalone device that can be installed directly
after a twin or quad universal vertical - horizontal LNBF. It is typically installed before
the first distribution point in the SMATV system. An amplifier is installed where required
to provide a higher launch level of up to 108dBuV. (The multistacker typically outputs
a level of 80-85dBuV).
Due to the design of the multistacker there is no headend set up procedure, the Foxtel
N.I.T (Network Information Table) is updated which informs the SMS what frequencies
to tune to in the same way we update information to STB’s in the field. This becomes
a simple installation method for a large variety of building types which include:
• Domestic homes that are difficult to re-cable.
• MDU’s listed as “non-homes passed” which have been difficult to cable due to
cabling access.
• MDU lite buildings that are H polarity only cabled.
• Twin backbone no PVR buildings with single laterals.
• Single wired Commercial Buildings (Note: when commercial STB is available).
• Single wired residential Estates including RF or Optical distribution.
3. Scope
To install a multistacker, all RF distribution components within the network must be
capable of distributing the upper Frequency of 2400MHz, including:
• Amplifiers
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• Power Injectors
• Splitters
• Taps
• Cables
• Connectors
• Wall plates
Foxtel satellite transponders are distributed on frequencies between 950-2350MHz.
The SMS stacks V polarity transponders onto the H polarity so that a single cable can
distribute up to 32 satellite Transponders. This allows the integration of FTA services
on the one cable with the use of a FTA – Satellite diplexer that combines 45-862 MHz
FTA & 950-2400 MHz Satellite. Foxtel has updated the Installer Product List with
products capable of distributing signals at the higher frequency of 2400MHz which are
listed under the category “Multistacker”.
This allows the combined FTA – Satellite to be distributed down existing single cable
RF distribution networks that are fitted with a minimum of RG6 coaxial cable.
The stacker has been fitted with a 5 position dip switch which is switched to match the
State installed. This allows Foxtel to make better use of Transponder space in the
event that the total 32 transponders are used.
Diagram 2 Dip Switch default Position = Up On & Down Off
The dipswitches on the multistacker are switched to match the state installed
Switch 1 2 3 4 5 STB
Number Setting
National Off Off Off Off Off National 01
NSW On Off Off Off Off NSW 02
VIC Off On Off Off Off VIC 03
QLD On On Off Off Off QLD 04
SA Off Off On Off Off SA 05
WA On Off On Off Off WA 06
TAS Off On On Off Off TAS 07
NT On On On Off Off NT 08
Table 1 Shows Multistacker Dip Switch settings and STB State Settings
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Vertical Stacked Transponder Frequencies
The following tables shows the vertical stacked transponders for each state throughout
Australia. The multistacker is shipped with all dip switched set to the National Plan or
off position. This plan has higher frequencies which are used to commission an SMATV
or Optical Backbone before the correct state is selected. The new state is retuned
within 30 seconds of selecting the required plan. Meter plans have been listed on the
left from 01 to 08.
12802 12843.5 12885 12926.5 12968
G31 G32 G33
S NAT 01 G35 T4 G34 T8 T10 T11 T12
11679 12227.5 12760.5 12802 12843.5
G31 G32 G33
S NSW 02 T10 T11 T12 G34 T8 G35 T4
G32 G33 G31
S VIC 03 T11 T12 G34 T8 G35 T4 T10
G33 G31 G32
S QLD 04 T12 G34 T8 G35 T4 T10 T11
G31 G32 G33
S SA 05 G35 T4 T10 T11 T12 G34 T8
G31 G32 G33
S WA 06 G34 T8 G35 T4 T10 T11 T12
G32 G31 G33
S TAS 07 T11 T10 T12 G34 T8 G35 T4
G33 G31 G32
S NT 08 T12 T10 T11 G34 T8 G35 T4
This channel plan becomes active as of 26/06/18
Table 2 shows vertical transponder groups stacked to the new H polarity
transponder Frequency
Important Note: It is crucial that the correct plan is selected for the required state. If
this is not carried out the subscriber will be missing some if not all vertical channel
groups. Resulting in a “No Signal” status.
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4. Installation Requirements
All Components within a SMATV backbone system must pass frequencies from 45
to 2400MHz. Any exception to this is shown in the following bullet points.
Backbone upgrades:
• Upgrade existing FTA RG6/RG11 backbone system must have all devices
rated for the FTA and satellite bands from 45 - 2400MHz.
• No PDR buildings with end of line multiswitches must have all components
rated from 45-2400MHz. The only exception to the rule is when using the
existing end of line multiswitch which are rated below 2400MHz. This may
result in a drop of signal level for transponders above 2150MHz. In most cases
signal attenuation will be minimal, but installers should take this attenuation in
signal level into account when calculating system losses.
• Existing RG6 crimp connectors are permitted in upgraded systems.
• Upgraded systems with RG11 crimp connectors must have the connectors
upgraded to RG11 compression connectors.
• Backbone upgrades only requires 2 coaxial cables from a twin LNBF to the
multistacker
Diagram 3 Small FTA – SAT Integrated No PDR system upgrade
No PDR buildings are cabled with a single lateral cable to the wall plate, the SMS
allows the single lateral cable to provide satellite Horizontal pole and Vertical pole
transponders stacked onto Horizontal pole, plus FTA to an iQ3 – iQ4 or later STB.
Notes:
A GPO is required in the headend location. If this is not achievable line powering via
an in-line power injector with a dedicated “common property” GPO in another location
is possible. The unit is not to be powered from a private resident’s power source.
A splitter shall be installed to cater for V polarity via the stacker and multiswitch, this
caters for existing V-H pole single tuner boxes throughout the installation.
When local powering the SMS via the DC power port, the installation of a DC block
shall be installed at the RF output port.
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Extra Lite & Lite Upgrades:
In Extra lite & lite upgrades, all components shall be rated to 2400 MHz. The
system design is treated the same as a new backbone.
Notes:
An existing extra lite single backbone only caters for H pole Optus 10 transponders
and has an 11.3 L.O LNBF installed. Backbone components are only rated to
1500MHz and require a full upgrade.
An existing lite single backbone only caters for H pole transponders for Optus 10
& Optus D3 with a 10.7 L.O LNBF. All actives and passives require upgrade to
2400MHz rated components.
All RG11 crimp connectors shall be replaced with compression connectors.
Existing RG6 crimp connectors are permitted in lite & extra lite upgrades.
New Backbone:
• 4 Cables run from the LNBF to the Multistacker.
• A 5th Cable is installed from the roof FTA antenna to the multistacker / headend
location.
• RG11 compression connectors are to be used for all RG11cables.
• RG6 compression connectors are to be used for all RG6 cables.
• Standalone satellite systems require amplifiers with an operational range of
950-2400MHz, no FTA amplifier is required.
• When integrating FTA services, the FTA amplifiers are to operate in the range
45 – 862MHz.
• Refer to the Foxtel Installer Product List for a full range of products that can be
used for SMS installations.
• www.foxtel.com.au/mdu
• When local powering of SMS is used the installation of a power block at the RF
output of the SMS must be installed.
Optical Systems and Residential Estates:
When integrating into an optical fibre network, the components used must be capable
of transmitting signals in the range of 5-2400MHz. Carriers networks that use RF
overlay for combining television services typically use the wavelength of 1550nm for
distribution through the network. Please check with the carriers requirements when
choosing the wavelength to be used.
Optical receivers should be capable of catering for a high channel load of 32 x 36MHz
satellite carriers and a minimum of 12 x 7 MHz COFDM FTA carriers. The channel load
may vary depending on the network requirements.
Wall plate signal levels & quality shall meet the requirements shown in tables 4, 5 & 6
of this document.
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Diagram 4 Single wire 4 way tap backbone with system calculations
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Concept Design
The following concept design combines Satellite and FTA channels onto a single
backbone. The use of satellite / FTA diplexers used to separate the satellite and FTA
signals into the Foxtel STB.
Diagram 5 Single wire 4 way splitter concept design using active taps to feed
128 outlets over 4 levels
Notes:
• The maximum cable length between the 18V DC power supply and active tap
is 40M of RG6.This allows up to 160M of RG6 between the 4 active taps with
a maximum of 1.5 amp current draw through the 4 way splitter.
• The 32 port active tap current draw is in the range of 250-300mA @ 18V DC.
• The maximum combined current draw from a single power supply must not
exceed 1800mA.
• In this scenario, the SMS is powered locally by the 12V DC power supply. The
12 volt power supply can be installed up to 10M from the SMS via the use of
RG6 coaxial cable.
• Powering option #1 shows the active tap powered via an 18V DC power supply
at the input of the 4 way splitter. This option is available for 2, 3 or 4 way
splitters.
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• Powering option #2 shows the active tap locally powered via an 18V DC power
supply on level 1. When this option is used powering of the Active Tap & SMS
can be achieved by removing power supplies and power block at the SMS
location.
• Correct splitters with forward or reverse powering options are used.
Diagram 6 Active Tap powering options
• An active tap provides up to 90dBuV output at 2400MHz, a single cable run
into the unit can feed a tap or splitter within the unit. Diagram 7 shows the
maximum cable lengths that can be achieved to provide the require signal at
the STB.
Diagram 7 Active tap feeding 4 way passive tap within unit
Notes:
• 45M run of RG6 can be achieved when installing a 12dB tap with the unit.
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• Preference is given to installing a tap within the unit over a splitter due to its
higher port to port isolation performance.
• However if cable run exceeds 45M, a 4 way splitter can be installed within the
unit to achieve a maximum run of 60M resulting in 58.0dB into the STB.
Diagram 8 Concept Optical Headend feeding active taps over 96 floors
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Diagram 9 Concept Design 16 way active tap staring out to end of line 32 port
active taps.
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STB Installation
Note: When connecting an iQ4 or later STB to an SMS wired backbone, satellite input
2 V pol is not used.
Installation to the iQ4 STB is carried out by installing 1 satellite RF cable to
Input 1 and 1 FTA cable to TV input port.
Diagram 10 RF Cable Connection on an iQ4 STB
A single F type wall plate uses installation fit off code FD, connection to the
STB requires 3 RF cables and 1 Sat / FTA Diplexer.
Diagram 11 RF Cable Connection on an iQ4 STB from a single wall plate
A Twin diplexed F wall plate uses installation fit off code FM, connection to the
STB requires 2 RF cables.
Diagram 12 RF Cable Connection on an iQ4 STB from twin diplexed wall
plate
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STB Frequency List Selection
On Activating the sim card in the STB the State Frequency List selection is an
automated process. This field is updated via the postcode location for the installation
address.
Once the STU is connected and turned on, activate the smartcard. Once the smartcard
has been activated, the frequency list selection will automatically update as per the
customer’s address in the system. The Frequency List above shows 02 for NSW.
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Appendix A. List of Optus 10 – D3 Stacked and
non-stacked Frequencies including Foxtel
Test Channels
Table 3 Frequencies for distribution through an SMS SMATV backbone
Table shows the I.F Frequencies for distribution through an SMS SMATV backbone.
Note: National plan 01 is used to commission all SMS SMATV backbone systems. The
higher frequencies are listed in the event that a total of 32 transponders are used, this
will result in new V pol stacked frequencies being used in stacked plans 02 through to
08.
Foxtel’s satellite Test Channels are shown in yellow
Once the system logs have been taken on National Plan 01, a log is required out of
the stacker to confirm that the correct state plan has been chosen.
Please note: ACT uses the same plan as NSW 02.
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Appendix B. Scope of Works
Post Installation
At the completion of the installation, an ‘as built’ SOW document should be forwarded
to FOXTEL to enable the building to be activated for the FOXTEL service.
Installation ‘As Built’ Drawing
An accurately electronic ‘as built’ design showing all the equipment installed in the
system to be provided with the ‘as built’ SOW document.
Installation Photographs
Photographs shall be provided as appropriate for:
• Dish location – showing skyline and Dish; LNB; Mount – close up photo
• Headend location showing multistacker amplifiers and other devices
• Tap location and earthing
• FTA and FOXTEL integration point.
Installation Certification Testing
Post installation testing involves completion of a commissioning sheet contained within
the ‘as built’ SOW document.
All tests to comply with the wall plate specifications for installations tables and be
documented on the As Built SOW.
Testing by data logging is also acceptable.
LNB Tests
All ports on the LNB must be tested for Digital Channel Power, Modulation Error Ratio
and Bit Error Rate for the following Eight Transponders (as a minimum).
Optus D3 Optus 10
T10,T12,T14,T18,T22,T24 T17 & T24
Multistacker – Back Bone Tests
Note: National Plan 01 used to commission all SMS SMATV systems. The
higher frequencies in plan 01 are used to ensure that higher frequencies
pass through the backbone in the event that 32 transponders are used.
Once the backbone logs are taken throughout the network at the higher
frequencies, a single log is then taken at the output of the SMS to
confirm that the multistacker has been switched to the required state
plan.
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Amplifier Tests
The input and output signal levels are to be tested at the MATV launch amplifier.
Channel loading should be taken into account and launch level adjusted accordingly.
Passive Tap, Active Tap or MultiswitchTests
The Passive Tap, Active Tap, or (multiswitch on upgraded no PDR site) to be tested
for Digital Channel Power, Modulation Error Ratio and Bit Error Rate for Transponders
as per LNB Tests shown above (as a minimum). Testing by data logging is also
acceptable.
Wall plate Tests
The signal levels must be tested at wall plates:
• Closest to the Headend
• Central to the Headend and
• Furthest from the Headend.
All tests must comply with the wall plate specifications for installations tables.
Testing by data logging is also acceptable.
Table 4 – Wallplate Signal Level
Wallplate Level (dBµV)
Commercial Single Dwelling Multi-Dwelling Unit, Multi-
Broadcast Type Residence (SDR) ONLY Residential Estate and Large
Commercial
Systems >20 RF Channels
Standard Modulation type Min Max Min Max
Analogue FM radio 45 80 54 71
DVB-S / S2 QPSK / 8PSK 58 79 58 76
DVB-T COFDM 64 QAM 40 75 54 77
DAB+ DQPSK (EEP3A) 60 86 60 77
Note: All digital levels are RMS voltage or Digital Channel Power. Digital Channel Power
measured values may be +/- 2 dB from the levels listed due to accuracy of meters.
Table 5 – Wallplate Digital Performance
Modulation Error
Broadcast type Bit Error Rate Ratio
(In band noise ratio)
Pre-Viterbi Pre – RS
Standard Modulation Type or Post-Viterbi Minimum (dB)
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Note: Clear sky weather conditions level.
Table 6 – Wallplate Digital Slope / Tilt Performance
Broadcast Type Wallplate Level Slope Tilt (dB)
Maximum level difference Maximum level difference
Standard Modulation Type at single wallplate ALL wallplates in system
DVB-S QPSK 12 18
DVB-T COFDM 64 QAM 6 12
DAB+ DQPSK (EEP3A) 6 12
Note: Measured values may be +/- 2dB from the levels listed owing to accuracy of meters.
Table 7 – Post Installation Certification Test Locations
Broadcast Type Test Locations
Active Taps
Standard Modulation type Amplifiers Multiswitches and
wallplates
DVB-S QPSK 8 Transponders 8 Transponders
Highest and lowest
DVB-T COFDM 64 QAM All channels
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Appendix C. Earthing
Earthing and Equipotential Bonding (CET) Designs
All system components must be earthed in compliance with
AS/NZS 1367:2016, AS/NZS3000:2018, (earthing conductors), and
AS/CA-S009:2013, S009:2019 comes into effect once published.
Equipotential bonding is used to ensure that no hazardous voltages are present on the
outer conductors of a cable or any metallic component within the network.
A licensed electrician must carry out connections within the electrical switchboard.
Note: A suitably qualified person can carry out the connection for protective earthing external
to the switchboard.
Refer to the following designs for specific diagrams for earthing outline the preferred
methods for connection of a CET and bonding conductor.
Equipotential Bonding Commercial Installation (Single Dwelling
Residence – more than one Wall plate)
Diagram 13 shows the method for Equipotential Bonding in a commercial (Single
Dwelling Residence) single premise installation with more than one outlet.
Diagram 13 – Equipotential Bonding in Single Premises
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Equipotential Bonding Multi-Dwelling Unit or Commercial Installation
Diagram 14 shows the method for Equipotential Bonding in a Multi-Dwelling Unit or
commercial multiple premise installation.
Diagram 14 – Equipotential Bonding Multi-Dwelling Unit and Commercial
Premises
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4.1. Earthing Fibre Hybrid Coaxial Systems
• Earthing is not required when an ONT is installed within the home to convert
Optical signals to coaxial signals, in this instance electrical isolation is achieved
via the optical connection.
• Note: Earthing is required when the coaxial output of the ONT is split to feed 2
or more dwelling or homes.
4.2. Isolators
The use of isolators are used on single cable backbones to electrically separate the
customers equipment from the SMATV network, protecting the network and
technicians working on the network.
• An isolator must be installed between each home – cluster of buildings.
• An Isolator is not required where the headend splitters or taps are installed
within the one building, however earthing of all components are required.
• Isolators are not required where each home or cluster of buildings are isolated
via fibre optic cable / ONT.
• The isolator is to be installed in the home wall box or service cupboard and
must not be installed in a pillar or in the roof space.
• An Isolator must be fitted in all homes at the input to the house tap, splitter or
amplifier unless an ONT is installed before each home.
Diagram 15 - Example of Isolators fitted to segregate each cluster of buildings
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Appendix D. Satellite Dishes
4.3. Outdoor Unit (ODU) – Dish and LNB
This section details the steps required to select and install the satellite dish and LNB.
4.3.1. Dish Selection
The step of selecting the correct dish performance is to ensure that it will
provide appropriate increase in margin of Bit Error Rate, Modulation Error
Ratio (in band noise ratio) and Digital Channel Power performance to ensure it
will cater for rain fade margin and distribution system degradation.
Figure 16 provides information on the six satellite coverage zones and the appropriate
size dish required for an installation at this location.
Figure 16 – Optus O10 FOXTEL Satellite Coverage Zone Map
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Table 8 – Dish Location Zone to Size Selection Matrix
MDU MDU MRE Commercial Commercial
≤ 3 Stories ≥ 3 Stories (hotel –MDU) (single
Dwelling)
Zone 1 65cm 90cm 90cm 90cm 65cm
Zone 2 85cm 90cm 90cm 90cm 85cm
Zone 3 80cm 90cm 90cm 90cm 80cm
Zone 4 85cm 1.2m 1.2m 1.2m 85cm
Zone 5 80cm 1.2m 1.2m 1.2m 80cm
Zone 6 1.2m 1.5m 1.5m 1.5m 1.2m
4.3.2. Dish Alignment
There are two steps to aligning a satellite dish for optimum performance, Azimuth
elevation setup and cross-polarisation. A meter must be used for all dish alignment
(see Foxtel Installer Product List for current models). FOXTEL has selected these new
meters to make the dish alignment process more accurate and efficient.
4.4. Mounts
This section describes how to select a mount and where to install it.
Note: No mount is to exceed its maximum rated dish size or wind rating specifications. All
mounts must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Note: For further information on mount specifications and details, refer the Manufacturer’s
instructions provided with the mount, or refer to the Manufacturer’s website.
4.4.1. Mount Selection
When selecting a mount, it needs to be suitable for the size of the dish and the
prevailing wind conditions in the area where it will be used. Australia can be divided
into four regions for prevailing wind conditions:
Region A: Normal
Region B: Intermediate
Region C: Tropical cyclones
Region D: Severe tropical cyclones
Use Table 9 below and the map in Figure 17 to select the appropriate mount for the
location. For further clarification on the suitability of the mount required for your location
in all regions, contact the mount manufacturer.
Refer to the manufacturer’s website for further information relating to mount selection
to suit the dish size used in your region.
Jonsa Australia: https://www.jonsa.com.au/
Hills Limited : https://www.hills.com.au/home#gref
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Mount Wind Rating
Mounting hardware for the installation of satellite dishes on domestic dwellings must
have a wind rating that complies with the requirements of AS 4055-2012 Wind loads
for housing. In particular the Wind Rating of the mount together with the dish must
comply with or exceed that set out in Table 2.2 of AS 4055-2012 for the local Wind
Region and site conditions. The Wind Rating of a mount in combination with the dish
is specified in the mount manufacturer’s installation instructions.
As a guide, the Wind Ratings in the corresponding Wind Regions as listed in Table 9
below are considered to be suitable for satellite dish mounting hardware unless the
site is on a hill or slope.
These Wind Ratings apply to all sites within a Wind Region except where the house or
MDU is located on the mid or top third of a hill, ridge or escarpment of average slope
greater than 1:20 (3°).
Figure 17 – Wind Regions
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Table 9 – W1 Mount Selection – Wind Rating Chart
Where no Wind Rating is shown in Table 9, wind conditions are likely to be extreme, and
expert advice should be sought from the local building authority.
Higher Wind Ratings are applicable to hill tops and slopes
For sites located in the zones marked M, T and O in the diagrams below, it may be
necessary to use a higher wind rating.
Figure 18 – Hill Zones
Estimate the height and slope of the hill and the relative position (Hill Zone) of the site
to determine the Exposure Classification (T number) using Figure 18 above and Table
10 below.
Then use the Hill Index from Table 9 and the Exposure Classification from Table 10 to
determine the Rating Increment from Table 11 below.
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Add the Rating Increment to the Minimum Wind Rating from Table 9 to find the Wind
Rating applicable to the site.
Table 10 – Exposure Classification
Exposure Hill Zone
Classification T Hill
Hill
Zone
Zone M H H H
Average O
less than between more than
Hill Slope 10m 10 & 30 m 30m
1:20 to 1:10 T0 T1 T1 T1 T0
1:10 to 1:7.5 T1 T1 T2 T2 T0
1:7.5 to 1:5 T1 T2 T2 T3 T1
1:5 to 1:3 T2 T2 T3 T4 T2
>1:3 T2 T3 T4 T5 T3
Table 11 – Rating Increment
Rating Exposure Classification
Increment
Hill Index T0 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5
H1 0 0 +1 +1 +1 +2
H2 0 0 +1 +1 +2 +2
H3 0 0 +1 +1 +2 -
H4 0 0 +1 +1 - -
H5 0 0 +1 - - -
H6 0 0 - - - -
H7 0 +1 +1 +1 +2 +3
H8 0 +1 +1 +2 +2 -
H9 0 +1 +1 +2 - -
H10 0 +1 +1 - - -
H11 0 +1 - - - -
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For example, a 4 storey MDU located half-way up a 50 metre hill with a slope of 1:10
in Region B has a minimum Wind Rating of N4 and a Hill Index of H8 (Table 9). It is
situated in Zone M according to Figure 18. Its Exposure Classification according to
Table 10 is T1 (take the worst case for the slope). By Table 11, the Rating Increment
is +1. Therefore the Wind Rating for the site is N4 +1 = N5.
Where no Rating Increment is shown in Table 4, wind conditions are likely to be
extreme, and expert advice should be sought from the local building authority.
Note: *Refer to manufacturer for appropriate mount.
Refer to the following Australian Standards and Codes.
Wind class and wind speed have been upgraded from
the specified region categories listed in the standards.
• AS/NZS1170.0:2002 Structural design actions Part 0: General Principles
• AS/NZS1170.1:2002 Structural design actions Part 1: Permanent imposed and other
actions
• AS/NZS1170.2:2011 Structural design actions Part 2: Wind actions
• AS4055-2012 Wind loads for housing
• AS4100-1998 Steel structures
• AS1720.1-2010 Timber Structures Part 1: Design methods
• AS1684-2010 Residential timber framed construction
• AS3700-2001 Masonry Structures
Note: No allowance has been made in structural design to comply with the provisions of
AS/NZS1170.3:2003 Snow and ice actions or AS/NZS1170.3:2007 Earth quake actions
Important Note: For installations in the Northern Territory where different regulations apply, refer to the
Building Notes on Satellite Dishes: http://www.lands.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/8193/45.pdf
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4.4.2. Location of Mount
For the FOXTEL satellite installation to work correctly there must be a clear Line of
Sight to the FOXTEL satellite. Locations with a limited Line of Sight can result in
intermittent or complete loss of signal. There should be no obstructions, for example,
trees or parts of buildings in the signal path. An inclinometer should be used to survey
the signal path to ensure a clear Line of Sight. If there is any uncertainty as to whether
the Line of Sight will remain clear in the future (due to vegetation growth), use a
different mount location.
4.4.3. Mount and Dish Placement
Placement of the mount for the dish on a building is aesthetically important and an
essential part of the design for all existing buildings. A photo of the proposed
mount/dish location is to be added to the Scope of Work document, thus ensuring the
Client, for example, the Body Corporate, knows where the dish will be located before
they sign off on the Scope of Work and design. Figure 19 provides guidance on the
preferred mount and dish location where number 1 is the most preferred location
(towards back of building) and 4 (front/side of building) is the least preferred option.
Figure 19 – Preferred Dish Locations
Note: The dish should not be located at the front of the building unless it has been clearly
identified in the Scope of Work documentation submitted to the Body Corporate (or
equivalent).
Note: Where the mount is installed on either a pre-cast concrete slab, block or wall, or a pre-
mixed concrete slab, block or wall, the mount anchorage points must be greater than
300mm from any corner or edge of the slab, block or wall.
4.5. Roofing
Where necessary, clip-lock tin roof sheets (on flat roofs) may be removed for running
cable through roof. If removed, ensure the roof sheet is re-clipped back into its original
position.
CAUTION: Any damage caused through this action remains the
responsibility of the Contracting company and/or the Customer
Service Technician.
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If sarking (water resistant foil membrane used for insulation) needs to be penetrated,
carefully cut the sarking along the joist and repair using sarking tape.
4.6. Installation of Satellite Dish near Solar Panels
When considering installing a satellite dish near solar panels, install the satellite dish
at a minimum distance shown in the table 12 to prevent shadowing of the solar panels.
At no stage should any part of the Foxtel installation be able to cast a shadow over any
part of the customer’s solar panels. Solar panels are normally connected in series,
where each circuit of panels is called a string. Solar inverters convert the output of the
entire string however, if one of the panels is shaded, it restricts current and reduces
the output of the entire string.
By adhering to this requirement, customer complaints would be avoided therefore
preventing any unnecessary Service Calls to relocate the satellite dish.
Where the minimum distance from the edge of the solar panel to the highest point of
the dish cannot be achieved, choose an alternative location.
Table 12 – Solar Panel Minimum Distance Guide
Latitude Winter Distance 1M to 1.5M to 2M to
Degree +15 x top of top of top of
State Location South degree Height dish dish dish
QLD Somerset 10.81 25.81 2 2 3 4
N.T Darwin 12.5 27.5 2 2 3 4
QLD Cairns 16.92 31.92 2 2 3 4
W.A Broom 17.96 32.96 2 2 3 4
QLD Brisbane 27.5 42.5 2.5 2.5 3.8 5
W.A Geraldton 28 43 2.5 2.5 3.8 5
W.A Perth 31.9 46.9 2.5 2.5 3.8 5
NSW Sydney 33.9 48.9 2.5 2.5 3.8 5
S.A Adelaide 34.9 49.9 2.5 2.5 3.8 5
ACT Canberra 35.28 50.28 2.5 2.5 3.8 5
VIC Melbourne 37.8 52.8 2.5 2.5 3.8 5
TAS Hobart 42.9 57.9 2.5 2.5 3.8 5
TAS Southport 43.5 58.5 2.5 2.5 3.8 5
This table can be used as a guide for minimum distance from the highest point of the
satellite dish to the edge of the solar panels. Worst case scenarios have been catered
for in a magnetic north direction to allow for the lower angle of the sun in the winter
months. The table provides a broad spectrum of angles from Northern Australia to the
bottom end of Tasmania. Choose the closest location to your installation as a guide to
the minimum distance required.
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Appendix E. Glossary of Terms
Term/Acronym Description
SMS Satellite Multistacker
No PDR Existing twin backbone single lateral backbone with a “No PDR”
installation status
SOW Scope of Works
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Appendix F. Reference Documents
For further information on Foxtel’s dish sizes and other installation requirements, refer
to the following documentation.
FOXTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LIMITED
Satellite Installation Manual – SIM
for
Multi-Dwelling Units
Multi-Residential Estates and
Commercial Installations
FD/T/E/2207
www.foxtel.com.au/mdu
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