RX8200 Datasheet.pdf
MediaKind RX8200
The RX8200 Advanced Modular Receiver is the world’s bestselling IRD. Now with DVB-S2X and HEVC upgradeability it is also the most future-proof.
Broadcasters need to deploy receivers for many different tasks in many different operational circumstances. MediaKind’s RX8200 receiver offers ultimate operational flexibility by providing capability for decoding of all video formats, all video compression formats and total connectivity for all transmission mediums via a comprehensive choice of options.
The RX8200 offers the ultimate in compression efficiency. RX8200 now provides HEVC decode capability. And for satellite operators RX8200 offers up to 20% bandwidth efficiency gains through full support of the new DVB-S2X international open standard. Combined, these two new technologies offer a step-change in transmission efficiency enabling Operators to dramatically reduce operational costs or free-up bandwidth to launch new revenue generating services.
The latest BISS CA security standard is an optional capability which enables simplistic but unsurpassed encryption technology for live events.
Product Overview
Ultimate Efficiency
The RX8200 Advanced Modular Receiver offers ultimate bandwidth efficiency for satellite transmissions by incorporating the option for the new DVB-S2 Extensions (DVB-S2X) standard. DVB-S2X offers up to 20% bit rate efficiency for typical video applications.
Multi-format Decoding - Including HEVC
As a true multi-format decoder, the RX8200 can offer MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 High Definition decoding in all industry-standard compression formats, including HEVC. By using HEVC compression, combined with DVB-S2X (for satellite applications), Operators can benefit from a step-change in transmission efficiency.
Content Security and Traceability
The RX8200 protects content to the fullest extent by combining secure, smart-card-less conditional access functionality with forensic watermarking capability to uniquely and imperceptibly mark decoded content - allowing any down-stream leaked content to be traced back to source.
Total Connectivity
The RX8200 Advanced Modular Receiver offers the user total connectivity through the capability to provide satellite, ASI and IP transport stream inputs - including the latest SMPTE 2022-7 Seamless Switching technology, all within a single unit. With this flexibility the user is confident that their initial receiver investment is capable of adapting to a fast changing industry.
Base Unit Features
The RX8200 has the capability to provide the ultimate feature-set of MPEG-4 HD, 4:2:2 10-bit 1080p50/60 allowing broadcasters to achieve the highest possible video quality.
Chassis: (RX8200/BAS/C)
Broadcasters are increasingly demanding lowest latency for contribution applications. MediaKind offers the complete low latency suite of tools for the user – whether that be high quality MPEG-4 decoding or the latest HEVC compression modes for optimal efficiency for satellite applications.
Base Value Pack: (RX8200/SWO/VP/BASE)
- Easy to use Dashboard web interface
Lowest Latency
- 1x ASI input transport stream input
- Frame Sync input
- BISS, BISS 2, Common Interface & MediaKind Director descrambling
- MediaKind RAS descrambling
- SD & HD Video output interfaces
- Single service filtering
- 2x Stereo pairs of physical audio connections
- Dolby Digital® decoding and pass-through
- Alarm relay and SCTE 35 controlled contact closures for ad-insertion signaling
RX8200 can be equipped with the following capability via additional Value Packs:
- MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and HEVC 4:2:0 SD/HD decode capability
- MPEG-2 4:2:2, MPEG-4 and HEVC 4:2:2 SD/HD capability
A comprehensive range of input options is also available including latest DVB-S2X satellite inputs, and IP interfacing.
The RX8200 Advanced Modular Receiver has a single ASI input as standard and can be configured with additional inputs.
IP Transport Stream Input/Output Options
The RX8200 may be configured with IP transport stream input and output connectivity via the following options.
IP Transport Stream Input/Output (RX8200/HWO/IP/I/O/B)
- Encapsulation of transport stream on IP multicast
- IP transport stream output capability
- Includes single service filtering on single SPTS IP output
- IP transport stream input capability with additional Value Pack
- Remap outgoing PIDs when service filtering
- Includes SMPTE 2022M Pro-MPEG FEC capability for IP output
- Includes MPE based data de-encapsulation of IP data
- Multiple SPTS output stream with Multi-service Filtering Value Pack
IP Transport Stream Input Value Pack (RX8200/SWO/VP/IP/IN)
- MPEG transport stream Input over IP
- Enables IP transport stream input for IP In/out card
- 2x 100/1000BaseT input
- Very low latency
- SMPTE 2022M Pro-MPEG FEC capability included
IP Transport Stream Input with Seamless Switching Value Pack (RX8200/SWO/VP/IP/SEAMLESS)
- Enables SMPTE 2022-7 Seamless Switching on IP input
- Includes all other functionality as RX8200/SWO/VP/VP/IP/IN
Satellite Input Options
MediaKind offers capability for all satellite transmission standards including the new DVB-S2X international open standard which can deliver up to 20% efficiency gains over DVB-S2.
DVB-S2X Satellite Input (RX8200/HWO/S2X/B)
- 4x L-band inputs
- DVB-S QPSK demodulation
- DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK *
- Rolloffs down to 5%
- Multiple (x3) PL scrambling/Gold Code search
- DVB-S2X QPSK, 8PSK *
*Capability introduced on new units by the value pack RX8200/SWO/VP/BASE, this capability may not be available on older units
- DVB-S2/S2X 16APSK, 32APSK demodulation with additional Value Pack
Adds DVB-S2 16APSK and 32APSK capability to DVB-S2 satellite input option
(RX8200/SWO/VP/S2X/HOM)
Adds DVB-S2X 16APSK and 32APSK capability to DVB-S2X satellite input option
- Multiple (x3) PL scrambling/Gold Code search
- DVB-S and DVB-S2 low symbol rate capability included
- DVB-S2 16APSK & 32APSK demodulation with additional Value Pack
Second Generation DVB-S2 Capable Satellite Input (RX8200/HWO/S2/2/B)
- 4x L-band inputs
- DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK demodulation included
- DVB-S QPSK demodulation included
Input Redundancy
The RX8200 Advanced Modular Receiver offers as standard automatic redundancy switching between ASI input and the additional input option.
Remote Control Options
The RX8200 can be further enhanced by remote control capabilities.
RS232 Remote Control and Data (RX8200/HWO/RS232/B)
- RS232 remote control - Alteia protocol
- RS232 data output
Conditional Access Options
The RX8200 supports many types of widely used conditional access systems to allow for secure transmission of content. By default the RX8200 is fitted with the capability to accept Conditional Access Modules and comes pre-enabled for all frequently used single service CA systems. Additionally, the RX8200 may be ordered with the enhanced capability to support multi-service decryption and the latest BISS CA standard.
Multi-service Decryption (RX8200/SWO/VP/MSD)
- Multi-service decryption for Director by MediaKind
- Multi-service decryption DVB Common Interface
- Multi-service decryption for BISS
- Multi-service filtering (n from m service filtering)
BISS CA Decryption (RX8200/SWO/VP/BISSCA)
- BISS 2 Fixed Key and CA Mode level decryption
Video Decoding Options
The RX8200 Advanced Modular Receiver provides capability to decode every video compression standard in use today including support for the newest and highest quality HEVC 4:2:2.
The RX8200 can be configured with the video decode capability of your choice - from the simplest SD to the most sophisticated HEVC 4:2:2 HD decoding.
MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC SD 4:2:0 Decoding Value Pack (RX8200/SWO/VP/MP24/SD) MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC SD/HD 4:2:0 Decoding Value Pack (RX8200/SWO/VP/MP24/HD)
- Enables MPEG-2 SD and HD, MPEG-4 AVC SD and HD 4:2:0 decoding
HEVC, MPEG-4, MPEG-2 SD/HD 4:2:0 Decoding Value Pack (RX8200/SWO/VP/HEVC/HD)
- Enables MPEG-2 SD and HD, MPEG-4 AVC SD and HD, HEVC SD and HD 4:2:0 decoding
- Requires additional RX8200/HWO/HEVC/B option
4:2:2, Contribution Decode Options
HEVC 1080p, MPEG-2/MPEG-4 4:2:2 Decoding Hardware (RX8200/HWO/HEVC/B)
- Dormant hardware for HEVC and MPEG-2/MPEG-4 4:2:2 decoding
- HEVC 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 capable decoding hardware - up to 1080p
- Enables Low Latency decoding on any decode Value Pack purchased
- Enable decoding with additional Value Packs
MPEG-4 AVC and MPEG-2 SD & HD 4:2:2 Contribution Decoding Value Pack (RX8200/SWO/VP/CONT)
- Enables MPEG-2 SD & HD 4:2:2 decoding
- Enables MPEG-4 AVC SD & HD 4:2:2 decoding
- Requires additional RX8200/HWO/HEVC/B option
HEVC, MPEG-4 AVC and MPEG-2 SD & HD 4:2:2 Contribution Decoding Value Pack (RX8200/SWO/VP/CONT/HEVC)
- Enables HEVC SD & HD 4:2:2 decoding
- Enables MPEG-4 AVC SD & HD 4:2:2 decoding
- Enables MPEG-2 SD & HD 4:2:2 decoding
- Requires additional RX8200/HWO/HEVC/B option
Video Processing Options
- Dormant format conversion hardware - Functionality enabled with additional Value Pack
High Quality Format Conversion Value Pack (RX8200/SWO/VP/HQCONV)
- Grade 1 quality Down-conversion of HD to SD
- Capability to Down-convert 1080p 50/60 to 1080i, 720p or SD
- Up-conversion of SD to HD resolution (4:2:0 modes only)
SimulSync Value Pack (RX8200/SWO/VP/SSYNC)
- Provides synchronized, tiled 4k UHDTV capability
- Provides full frame, synchronized left & Right eye 3D capability
- Requires separate RX8200 units for left & Right eye video decode
Audio Options
The RX8200 Advanced Modular Receiver provides many different audio capabilities to allow optimal connectivity for many wide-ranging and varied applications. Capability for 2x stereo pairs of audio decode and pass-through is included as standard. Decoded audio will be embedded in (HD)SDI outputs and output via physical audio interfaces.
Additional Balanced Audio Output (RX8200/HWO/AUD/B)
- Increase the number of physical balanced analog and digital outputs form 2x stereo pairs to 4x stereo pairs
4x Audio Capability (RX8200/SWO//VP/EXAUD)
- Enables pass-through of audio services three and four
- Compatible with MPEG-1 Layer II, Dolby Digital, AAC, Dolby®E and linear audio
- Embeds up to eight channels of audio into the (HD) SDI video output
- Enables Phase Aligned Audio using MPEG-1 Layer II or AAC audio
- Phase Aligned Audio in 2x aligned groups of 4x stereo pairs or 1x aligned group of 8x stereo pairs
- Requires additional audio output hardware (RX8200/HWO/BAL/AUD/B) if four stereo pairs of physical audio interfaces are desired
XLR Terminal Audio Break-Out Cable (RX8XXX/CABLE/XLR)
- Provides XLR terminal connections for analogue and digital audio output
- 1x stereo pair per breakout cable via 2x XLR connectors
Screw Terminal Audio Break-Out Cable (RX8XXX/CABLE/SCRTRM)
- Provides screw terminal connections for analog and digital audio output
- 1x stereo pair per breakout cable via 2x Screw terminal connectors
Specifications
Input
| ASI Transport Stream Input | Connector: 1x BNC(F)75 OhmMax. input rate:208 MbpsPacket length:188/204 byte packetsStandard:EN50083-9 |
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Satellite Input Options
| 2nd Generation Satellite Input, Satellite & IP input | Connector: 4x F-Type(F),75 OhmFrequency range:950MHz to2150MHzInput level:-25dBm to-65dBmModulation:DVB-SQPSK,DVB-S2QPSK,8PSKStandard:EN300421,EN302307DVB-SSymbol rate:1Msysms to45MsysmsDVB-S2Symbol rate:1Msysms to60Msysms on inputs1&2,Max bit rate170Mbps,31Msysms,Max bit rate:81Mbps on input3&4FEC DVB-S:1/2,2/3,3/4,5/6,7/8FEC DVB-S2QPSK:1/4,1/3,2/5,1/2,3/5,2/3,3/4,4/5,5/6,8/9,9/10FEC,DVB-S28PSK:3/5,2/3,3/4,5/6,8/9,9/10DVB-S2FEC frame:Short&Normal framesDVB-S2Physical layer scramblingLNB Power:13V,18V or off,22kHz on/off |
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| DVB-S2HOM | Modulation:DVB-S216APSKand32APSKFEC,DVB-S216APSK:2/3,3/4,4/5,5/6,8/9,9/10FEC,DVB-S232APSK:3/4,4/5,5/6,8/9,9/10RequiresDVB-S2CapableSatelliteInput(RX8200/HWO/S2/2/B) |
| DVB-S2X Satellite Input | Connector:4xF-Type(F),75OhmFrequency range:950MHz to2150MHzInput level:-25dBm to-65dBm nominal(Symbol rate dependent)Modulation:DVB-SQPSK,DVB-S2QPSK,8PSK,DVB-S2XQPSK,8PSKStandard:EN300421,EN302307-1,EN302307-2DVB-SSymbol rate:1Msysms to45MsysmsDVB-S2Symbol rate:1Msysms to54Msysms Max bit rate170MbpsDVB-S2XSymbol rate:54MSymsDVB-S2FEC frame:Short&Normal framesDVB-S2Physical layer scramblingLNB Power:13V,18V or off,22kHz on/off |
| DVB-S2X HOM | Modulation:DVB-S2X16APSKand32APSKRequiresDVB-S2XSatelliteInput(RX8200/HWO/S2X/B) |
MediaKind RX8200 | 06-2024 v10
IP Input
| MPEG over Gigabit Ethernet IP Input(FAZ 101 0113/252,281) | Connector:2xRJ45Format:100/1000BaseTMax. input rate:208MbpsSMPTE 2022M(Pro-MPEG)FEC |
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TS Output
| TS Output | For ASI Out See HD & SD video out options |
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| IP Output | Transport encapsulation into IPMPTS/IP/UDP/RTPSPTS/IP/UDP/RTP with single service filtering-CBR mode IP output VBR mode-Null packets dropped 2x Gigabit Ethernet outputs,100/1000 auto-sensing SMPTE 2022M(Pro-MPEG)FECMultiple services filtered to 1 outgoing service on ASI and IP TS outputRemap PIDs for the filtered serviceOutput:CBR on ASI and IP SPTSMPE based data de-encapsulationMPE max.bit-rate:100 Mbps |
Content Security
| Director by MediaKind | Director single service decryptionDirector over-air remote controlNexGuard Network ID Forensic Watermarking |
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| DVB Common Interface | Enables support for all major CAM modulesSingle service decryptionService pre-filtering |
| BISS Decryption | Decryption of BISS Mode 1 and EDecryption of BISS 2 Fixed key Mode 1 and EDecryption of BISS 2 CA Mode |
| Multi-Service Decryption/Flitering | Director multi-service decryptionDecryption of up to 24 servicesCommon Interface multi-service decryptionSingle CAM, up to 10 services or 24 PIDsBISS multi-service decryptionDecryption of up to 24 servicesFilter N incoming services to M outgoing servicesNumber of services: 24 max as 1x MPTS.Remap PIDs on a single serviceOutput: CBR on ASI and IP MPTSStream splitting - up to 8 services as IP SPTS |
VIDEO DECODING OPTIONS
4:2:0 Decoding
| MPEG-2 SD Decode | Profiles: MP@MLMax video rate: 15 Mbps (MP@ML)Video format: 480i and 576i 29.97, 25 fps |
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| MPEG-4 AVC SD Decode | Profiles: MP@L3 - All unitsHP@L3.1—Needs MPEG-2 & 4 4:2:2 HW optionMax. video rate: 12 Mbps - All units17.5 Mbps - Needs 4:2:2 HW optionVideo format: 480i and 576i 29.97, 25 fps |
| HEVC SD Decode | HEVC Profiles: MAIN / MAIN10Sampling: 8-bit and 10-bitLevels and max. video rateL3 - 6 Mbps,L3.1 - 10 MbpsL4 - 30 Mbps,L4.1 - 50 MbpsVideo format: 480i and 576i 29.97, 25 fps |
| MPEG-2 HD Decode | Profiles: MP@HLMax. video rate: 80 Mbps (MP@HL)Video format: 1080i at 29.97 and 25 fps,720p at 59.94 and 50 fps |
| MPEG-4 AVC HD Decode | Profiles: MP@L4, HP@L4 - All unitsHP@L4.1 - Needs MPEG-2 & 4 4:2:2 HW optionMax. video rate: 25 Mbps - All units,62.5Mbps - Needs 4:2:2 HW optionVideo format: 1080i at 29.97 and 25 fps,720p at 59.94 and 50 fps |
| HEVC HD Decode | HEVC Profiles: MAIN / MAIN10Sampling: 8-bit and 10-bitLevels and max. video rateL4 - 30 Mbps,L4.1 - 50 MbpsVideo format: 1080i at 29.97 and 25 fps,720p at 59.94 and 50 fps |
| VBI with 4:2:0 Decoding Modes | Closed captions,DVB Subtitle burn-in,SD resolution Teletext burn-inWST, Inverted Teletext,EBU Teletext subtitles and non-subtitles,WSS,VITC,VITC in PES,VPS, Video Index,VANC data-piping.Service name in VANC,monochrome samples,OP47 pass-throughVITS,NABTS,AMOL48,AMOL96,TV Guide |
4:2:2 Decoding
| MPEG-2 SD 4:2:2 | Profile:422@MLMax. video rate:50 MbpsVideo format:480i and 576i 29.97,25 fps |
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| MPEG-2 HD 4:2:2 | Profiles:422P@HLMax. video rate:90 MbpsVideo format:1080i at 29.97,30 and 25 fps,720p at 59.94,60 and 50 fps |
| MPEG-4 AVC SD 4:2:2 | MPEG-4 Profile:422HP@L3Max. video rate:50 MbpsVideo format:480i and 576i 29.97,25 fps |
| HEVC SD 4:2:2 | HEVC Profile:MAIN 4:2:2:10Sampling:8-bit and 10-bitLevels and max.video rate:L3-6 Mbps,L3.1-10 MbpsL4-30 Mbps,L4.1-50MbpsVideo format:480i and 576i 29.97,25 fps |
| MPEG-4 AVC HD 4:2:2 Decode | MPEG-4 Profiles:HIGH/HIGH10/HIGH422@L4.2Sampling:8-bit and 10-bitMax. video rate:50 Mbps CABAC,85 Mbps CAVLCVideo format:1080i at 29.97 and 25 fps 720p at 59.94 and 50 fps |
| HEVC HD 4:2:2 Decode | HEVC Profiles:MAIN 4:2:2 10@L4.2Sampling:8-bit and 10-bitLevels and max.video rateL4-30 Mbps,L4.1-50MbpsVideo format:1080i at 29.97 and 25 fps 720p at 59.94 and 50 fps |
| MPEG-4 AVC HD 4:2:2 1080p 50/60 decode | Profiles:422HP@L4.2Max video rate:85 Mbps CAVLCVideo format:1080p at 59.94 and 50fps |
| VBI with 4:2:2 decoding modes | Closed Captions,VITC,VBI in PIX |
Audio Options
| Balanced Audio Output | Connector:2x 9-Pin D-typeAnalog audio:two balanced stereo pairsDigital audio:two balanced stereo pairsQTY 1 fitted as standardQTY 2 can be fitted for4x stereo pair output-requires RX8200/SWO/4AUD) |
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| Standard with any Video Decode Option: | 2x MPEG-1 Layer-II audio decode2x Dolby Digital®decode2x Dolby Digital®Pass-through2x Dolby®Digital Plus Pass-through2x Dolby®E pass-through2x Linear PCM decodeAudio sampling rate:48kHzDecoded audio gain adjustment |
| Dolby®Digital | 2x Dolby®Digital 5.1 decode and down-mix to 2.02x Dolby®Digital 2.0/5.1 pass-through compressed and embedded in(HD)SDI1x Dolby®Digital 5.1 decode |
| Dalby®Digital Plus | 2x Dolby®Digital Plus 2.0/5.1 pass-through compressed and embedded in(HD)SDI |
| AAC Audio | 2x 5.1 down-mix to 2.02x 2.0decode1x 5.1decode* |
| Phase Aligned Audio | MPEG-1 Layer II audio or AAC audio2x phase aligned groups of4x stereo pairs,or1x group of8x stereo pairsPhase aligned to enable 5.1 carriageRequires Extra audio Value Pack4x Audio Capability(RX8200/SWO//VP/EXAUD) |
| 4x Audio Capability | Extends licensed audio decodes to more channels8x MPEG-1 Layer II audio decode6x Dolby®Digital 2.0 decode,5.1 to 2.0 down-mix4x Dolby®Digital 2.0/5.1 pass-through-compressed and embedded in(HD)SDI4x Dolby®Digital Plus 2.0/5.1 pass-through-compressed and embedded in(HD)SDI1x Dolby®Digital 5.1 decode8x AAC stereo pairs4x Dolby®E pass-through4x Linear PCM pass-through |
*License key dependent
Video Processing
| High Quality Format-Conversion Grade 1 quality down-conversion | Simultaneous Down-conversion(HD to SD):center cut out,manual/AFD controlledDown-conversion from1080p50/60to1080i,720porSD |
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| Up-conversion | Non-simultaneous up-conversion(SD to HD):To720p or1080i(4:2:0modes only) |
| Cross-conversion | Non-simultaneous cross-conversion720p to1080i or1080to720pNo frame rate conversion |
| Aspect Ratio Conversion | 16:9 to4:3center cutARCinSD modes |
| Frame Synchronization | Enables Frame SyncConnector:1xBNC(F)75OhmInput signal:AnalogSDHSync(black&burst) |
Video and TS Output
Video Output
| HD and SD Video Output Composite Video | Connector: 1x BNC(F)75 OhmFormat: PAL/NTSC |
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| Video RGB-HD(SVGA) | Connector: 1x 15-pin D-typeFormat: RGB H&V/YPrPb(switchable) |
| SDI/HD-SDI/DVB ASI-C(switchable) | Connector: 3x BNC75 ohms3 Gbps HD-SDI standard: SMPTE424MHD-SDI standard: SMPTE292MSD-SDI standard: SMPTE259MEmbedded Audio: SMPTE299M(HD)SMPTE272M(SD)Embedded Audio Channels: up to8x stereo pairsASI standard:EN50083-9 |
Data and Control Options
| RS232 Remote Control and Data |
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| Remote control connector: 1x 9-pin D-type |
| RS232 remote control |
| MediaKind Alteia protocol |
| RS232 data connector: 1x 9-pin D-type |
| RS232 asynchronous data |
| RS232 data rate: Max.38.4kbps |
Standard Features
| Features | Program selection for ATSC, DVB and MPEG-only streamsOne alarm relay, two relays under SCTE 35 control |
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| Control | Front panel keypad and LCDSNMP control, traps and alarmsWeb browser |
Physical and Power
| Dimensions(WxDxH) | 442.5x545x44mm(17.5"x20.7"x1.75"approx.) |
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| Input Voltage | 90VAC/240VAC |
| Power Consumption | 100W Max.(depending on options fitted) |
| Cooling | Integrated fan |
Environmental Conditions
| Operating Temperature | 0℃ to +50℃(32℃ to 122℃F) |
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| Storage Temperature | -20℃ to +60℃(-4℃ to 140℃F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% |
| Compliance | CE Marked in accordance with all applicable EU Directives |
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| EMC Compliance | EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, AS/NZS CISPR 22, ICES-003 and FCC CFR47 Part 15B Class A |
| Safety Compliance | EN60950-1, IEC60950-1, UL 60950-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 60950-1.NRTL Listed. |