CAMPro-16 module

The Verimatrix CAMpro-16 is a high-density professional Conditional Access Module (CAM) designed to secure premium video content across DVB networks.

Description

Introducing the Verimatrix CAMpro-16: A high-density, versatile content aggregation and monitoring probe designed for broadcasters, satellite operators, and telcos. The CAMpro-16 provides unmatched flexibility by supporting up to 16 DVB-S/S2/S2X satellite tuners or 16 DVB-C/T/T2 terrestrial/cable tuners, allowing for comprehensive monitoring and processing of MPEG transport streams in a compact 1RU form factor.

Description

The Verimatrix CAMpro-16 is a powerful hardware platform engineered to address the complex challenges of modern content aggregation and network monitoring. It serves as a critical tool for operators who need to ensure the highest quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE) across their video delivery networks.

At its core, the CAMpro-16 is a modular and scalable probe. Its key strength lies in its adaptability; the 16 tuner slots can be populated with either DVB-S/S2/S2X satellite modules or DVB-C/T/T2 terrestrial/cable modules. This hybrid capability makes it an ideal solution for headends and data centers that handle content from multiple sources and need to consolidate monitoring onto a single, efficient platform.

Beyond simple signal reception, the CAMpro-16 is designed for deep content inspection. It performs real-time, multi-channel, multi-table PSI/SI monitoring and analysis, providing operators with immediate alerts on errors, table repetition rates, and service information integrity. It also features in-depth IP encapsulation analysis for UDP/RDP/RTP streams, ensuring that the transition from RF to IP is seamless and error-free.

Integrated with Verimatrix’s Agile Service Edge or third-party monitoring systems via XML/SOAP APIs, the CAMpro-16 becomes a sentinel for your network. It enables proactive detection of signal degradation, service outages, and configuration errors, allowing engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues before they impact the end-viewer. Its 1RU chassis density allows for monitoring hundreds of services in a fraction of the space required by legacy solutions, reducing both power consumption and operational complexity.

Technical Specifications

Feature Specification
Form Factor 1RU, 19″ Rack-Mountable Chassis
Tuner Capacity Up to 16 tuners per chassis (Modular)
Tuner Options – Satellite: DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-S2X (Multi-standard)
– Terrestrial/Cable: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C
RF Inputs 16 x F-type connectors (75 Ω)
IP Interfaces Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports (Data and Management)
Transport Stream Processing – Real-time multi-channel MPEG-2/4 TS monitoring
– Multi-table PSI/SI monitoring and analysis (PAT, PMT, SDT, NIT, EIT, etc.)
– ETR 290 priority 1, 2, and 3 monitoring alarms
– Service and component level monitoring
Analysis & Monitoring – IP encapsulation analysis (UDP, RDP, RTP)
– Bitrate monitoring (PCR, PTS, overall)
– Service availability and error logging
Management & Control – Web-based GUI for local configuration
– XML/SOAP API for integration with Verimatrix Agile Service Edge and third-party NMS
– SNMP v2/v3 for traps and monitoring
Physical & Power – Redundant, hot-swappable power supply unit
– Power: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Environmental Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Additional information

Brand

VERIMATRIX PRO