Broadcast Asia 0 preview: Hiltron Communications

Broadcast Asia 2013 preview: Hiltron Communications 01 May 2013

Hiltron will promote its full range of satellite communication products and services at Broadcast Asia 2013. Exhibiting on stand 5A1-01 at Broadcast Asia, Hiltron will be represented by Michael Schiestl, Managing Director. Centre of attention will be the HMAM-IOT advanced satellite antenna mount, HCS4 satellite communications control system and HMCS D-SNG satellite-link monitor and controller.

Broadcast Asia debut: Hiltron HMAM-IOT satellite antenna mount for cost-efficient uplinks on inclined-orbit satellites

Based on Hiltrons established and successful HMAM motorised antenna mount, the HMAM-IOT enables cost-efficient uplinks to be operated via inclined-orbit satellites. Satcom operators can achieve substantial reductions in costs by using satellites that are beyond their main service life. To conserve guidance propellant, older satellites are permitted to drift further from their nominal target position. The HMAM-IOT incorporates advanced tracking capabilities which enable the antenna to follow these variations in position.

Broadcast Asia debut: Hiltron HCS4 satellite communications control system

The Hiltron Control System version 4 (HCS4) is a highly versatile controller with a wide range of applications in satellite communication. It allows easy switchover between main and backup devices such as downconverters, high-power amplifiers, waveguide switching systems, MPEG digital video broadcast encoders/modulators and integrated receiver/decoders. The HCS4 can also be used to power, control and monitor optical-fibre transceivers.

Developed from Hiltrons established HCS3 satcom controller, the HCS4 is available with a touch-sensitive colour LCD screen on the front panel to allow very easy local control. Full remote operation via a user-friendly web-browser-based interface and SNMP is also possible.

Broadcast Asia debut: HMCS satellite-link monitor and controller

Hiltrons HMCS is a software-based compact monitor and controller which enables digital satellite newsgathering truck staff to operate a complete satellite link. Integral auto-pointing capabilities enable a satellite feed between two ground locations to be established quickly and easily. The HMCS is a designed as a cost-efficient solution for any new HD DSNG truck or as a replacement for older satellite link control apparatus. It has an intuitive graphic interface with colour-coded alarm message handling and provides full control of contribution encoders. The HMCS integrates seamlessly with Hiltrons field-proven HSACU D-SNG antenna control unit.

About Hiltron

Hiltron GmbH (www.hiltron.de) operates from modern purpose-built headquarters at Backnang near Stuttgart. On-site facilities include a large technical operations area with high access doors and ceiling, capable of accommodating satellite-link vehicles and their roof-mounted antennas. Hiltron is part of the Dan Technologies group, one of Europes leading suppliers of audio, video, transmission products and digital media solutions.

The accompanying image shows Hiltrons HMAM-IOT inclined-orbit satellite antenna mount.

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