Romantis Case Studies

Romantis Case Studies
Romantis Case Studies Flexible modem for small to medium VSAT networks.
David Harper
iSat Ltd
Contents
Abstract ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2 Case Study 1. 5 site in-country network ......................................................................................... 3
Context ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Traffic pattern ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Network configuration options ................................................................................................................. 4 Hardware costs ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Recommended Spares .............................................................................................................................. 6 Calculated BUC size ................................................................................................................................... 6
Case Study 2. A scaleable network approach. ................................................................................ 7

Context ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Cost effective UHP SCPC DVB-S2 modems ............................................................................................... 7 Hardware cost phase 1 TDM DVB-S2 outbound, DVB-S return. Star network. ........................................ 7 Hardware cost phase 2 TDM DVB-S2 outbound, Full Mesh TDMA. ......................................................... 8 Hardware cost phase 3 TDM DVB-S2/ TDMA return. ............................................................................... 9 Hardware cost phase 4 TDM DVB-S2/ TDMA return with meshed spur to regional HQ .......................... 9 Recommended Spares .............................................................................................................................. 9
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................... 10 Next steps ..................................................................................................................................... 10 Services available from iSat .......................................................................................................... 10 Appendix 1 Prices and charges ..................................................................................................... 10
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Commercial in Confidence
Abstract
Thes case studies illustrate the flexibility of the Romantis equipment and utilises those to create a capex and ofex benefit compared to other satellite modem products.
Introduction
iSat is a reseller of the Universal Hardware Platform (UHP) satellite modem manufactured in Germany by Romantis. The UHP has the ability to operate in SCPC, Full Mesh, TDM/TDMA star hub, and economical combinations of all three. The different operating modes are features which are enabled by the purchase of different software keys. A unique feature of the UHP is that it has 2 receivers- a DVB reciever and a TDMA receiver- both of which can be receiving at the same time. The Romantis includes a VLAN capability, so IP traffic can be directed effeciently even in Full Mesh mode, (ie when you ping a site- you dont get all the sites responding). The Romantis has multiple levels of QOS to prioritise traffic, as well as programable TDMA slot lengths, and minimum fixed slots per site. Together these three features mean that for voice traffic:When a fixed number of slots are available for a site it can mean the voice gets loaded into a slot without the need to request a slot from the hub and wait. The TDMA slot length can be long (for maximum effeciency), or can be short to reduce the time delay for voice. The packets for voice traffic can be prioritised over other forms of traffic to ensure that voice gets on the TDMA faster than other data. When the system is configured correctly, the result is an incredibly high control of the quality of the system for voice, which can have lower delay (even including the satellite delay) than is sometimes experienced with terrestrial SIP voice systems. The Romantis is universal hardware, so even at the end of a 2 or 3 year contract- if they arent needed any longer, they can be redeployed/ re-enabled to operate in another network.
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Case Study 1. 5 site in-country network

Context
A mining company in an African country wants to connect its HQ in the capital city in country, with 4 remote sites that has to use satellite. The in-country regional hub has a 2.4mtr, and 1.8 is desired at remote sites to keep transport costs down. The M&C supervision and internatiional connection is through a European based hub.
Traffic pattern
Location from Supervisory HQ All remote sites In-country regional hub Remote site Location to All sites Traffic
256kbps providing internet In-country and international voice supervisory remote M&C All remote sites 500kbps Remote site Almost none
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Network configuration options

Various options can be considered and in each case the points represent the following stations diagramatically
Topology
Positives Remotes and Hubs can all share one pool of bandwidth up to maximum 6.5Mbps- in the described case TDMA would be about 756kbps. Although remotes have 1.8mtr and they need a timing signal from the Master Mesh device, they dont need to receive each others signal to be timed. The Master Mesh unit in country or in supervisory hub needs to rx all remotes.
Negatives Remote stations with only 1.8 mtr antennas need a high capex BUC to be part of the 756kbps bandwidth TDMA pool. In full mesh the maximum modulation is limited to QPSK, so the high bandwidth outbound from in country hub is ineffeciently using satellite bandwidth.
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TDM/TDMA regional hub with all other A traditional solution with sites in a star network. benefit of shared outbound, and shared inbound on the major routes.
From the remote sites, both international voice and internet takes a double hop; which means that the 256K that is expected to be running through the supervisory hub is actually consuming up to 512K. Theres no direct connection between M&C and remote stations and connection is dependent on in country hub. If that goes down, then all stations are unreachable. The capex for the hub for such a low number of sites is large.
The in-country hub uses highly effecient DVB-S2 to download the 500kbps into the remotes and supervisory site. The remote BUC size is reduced, as the Full Mesh TDMA carrier is smaller. The remotes and supervisory hub are using both DVB-S2 and TDMA receivers. All traffic is single hop. The in-country hub is timed by the Master Mesh unit residing in the supervisory hub so its TDMA receiver is available to be part of the TDMA pool. The capex of a TDM/TDMA hub is avoided.
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Hardware costs
The entire Romantis price list is attached in appendix 1, and elements of that list are selected here to show the hardware costs for Case Study 1.
Type UHP-1R1-HM (in-country) UHP-1R1-FMS (remotes) UHP-1R1-FMM (supervisory) Description UHP-1000 SCPC - SCPC Mode (DVB-S/S2 with 16APSK ACM) Also supports: TDM/TDMA Star (DVB-S/S2) UHP-1000 Full Mesh Slave - TDMA Full Mesh Slave Also supports: SCPC (DVB-S), TDM/TDMA Star (DVB-S/S2) UHP-1000 Full Mesh Master - TDMA Full Mesh Master TDMA Full Mesh Slave Also supports: SCPC (DVB-S), TDM/TDMA Star (DVB-S/S2) Qty 1 Unit $2,500.00 Line ttl $2,500.00
$3,000.00
$12,000.00
$5,900.00
$5,900.00
Grand total
$20,400.00
Recommended Spares
Recommended spares would include a full mesh master for the hub (5,900), and one full mesh slave at the in-country hub (3000). This in-country spare can fullfill the role played by any of the UHPs at any in-country site (hub or remote). The hardware is the same at all the in-country sites, and the UHP feature set includes all the features available at prices up to and including the highest cost feature purchased.
Calculated BUC size

The BUC sizes on the 1.8mtr were 5 watts and calculated to be below the requirements of ITU neighboring satellite interference. The BUC size at the 2.4mtr regional hub was 20 watts. The infrastructure at the supervisory site was already established.
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Case Study 2. A scaleable network approach.

Context
The customer wants to start a small scaleable VSAT network, and gradually pay more for higher technology as the savings in the incresaing volume of space segment cost justify the investment.
Cost effective UHP SCPC DVB-S2 modems

The solution in this case is to start with transmitting from UK in TDM DVB-S2 and return SCPC to a bank of SCPC receivers. The maximum modulation is 16APSK ACM in DVB-S2. With growing numbers of remotes, a point will be reached when its justified to change the UK hub to a TDM outbound as before, but create a TDMA pool on return. The TDMA pool for a small number of sites is most cost effective using the TDMA full mesh option. With further growth of remotes, a decision can be taken to invest in a full TDM/TDMA hub reducing the cost of remote hardware to the minimum. The following tables illustrate the 3 phases.
Hardware cost phase 1 TDM DVB-S2 outbound, DVB-S return. Star network.
Sites Hub Remote 1 1 Hub SCPC using DVB-S2 16APSK, ACM transmitter TDM outbound DVB-S2 16APSK, ACM tx with additional 1 DVB-S SCPC receiver TDM outbound with additional 1 DVB-S receiver for each additional site UHP configuration Remote SCPC using DVB-S transmitter SCPC using DVB-S transmitter Hub Costs Total Remote Initial costs 2500 1000 5500 2750 3500 Cost per remote site 3500
Additional costs 1000 1000
SCPC using DVB-S transmitter
Additional costs 1000 1000
7500
2500
Each additional remote costs 2000 dollars
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Hardware cost phase 2 TDM DVB-S2 outbound, Full Mesh TDMA.

The network operator recognises that creating a shared inbound TDMA channel from the remotes would make a huge advantage of the space segment so changes the configuration to retain the TDM outbound, and use a full mesh TDMA return channel. The UHPs are upgraded for new functionality, and any units at hub can be re-allocated to function as remote.
Sites Hub Remote Hub UHP configuration Remote Hub Costs Total Remote 7500 Mesh slave TDMA UHP upgrade cost 4900 2000 6900 Carried over from previous investment 1 1 SCPC using DVB-S2 16APSK, ACM transmitter Mesh master TDMA 1 2 As above Mesh slave TDMA Mesh slave TDMA UHP upgrade cost 0 1 3 As above 2000 2000 2000 Cost per remote site
UHP upgrade cost 0 2000
Total modem cost for 3 site TDM/ Mesh return network. Plus there are two remaining UHPs at the hub that can be upgraded to Mesh Slaves for 2000 dollars when they are required. 1 4 As above Mesh slave TDMA Mesh slave TDMA UHP upgrade cost 0 1 5 As above 2000
18400
6133
2000
2000
Total modem cost for 5 site TDM/ Mesh return network. Each additional remote is costing 2000 dollars
22400
4480
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Hardware cost phase 3 TDM DVB-S2/ TDMA return.

The network operator expects the network to expand to over 30 sites. The anticipated cost of buying so many Mesh Slaves at 3000 dollars each will create an uneconomic solution compared to upgrading the hub to TDM/TDMA and acquiring remotes for 1000 dollars per unit.
Sites Hub Remote Hub UHP configuration Remote Hub Costs Total Remote 22400 TDM reciever with TDMA return Same as above UHP upgrade cost 45000 0 0 45000 Carried over from previous investment 1 1 SCPC using DVB-S2 16APSK, ACM TDM/TDMA hub No further change or upgrade required. Cost per remote site
2-5
Total modem cost 1 6-31 As above As above
67400 UHP additional cost 25000 0 25000 92400
13480
Total modem cost for 31 site TDM/ TDMA return network Each additional remote is costing 1000 dollars
2980
Hardware cost phase 4 TDM DVB-S2/ TDMA return with meshed spur to regional HQ
There is one site that needs to talk to a regional HQ. The TDMA can be controlled from the hub to allow direct connection between remote and regional HQ. This is called half mesh and depends on the antenna at regional HQ being adequately sized. No upgrade cost required for this- just some bandwidth of the TDMA pool will be allocated by the hub for the function.
Recommended Spares
1 unit will support any type of UHP because the supplier has sold a licence to use a product in a certain mode, so if you despatch a failed unit, then another can be immediately enabled.
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Conclusion
The two examples show that for price and flexibility, the Romantis UHP is better than any other solution currently available in the market.
Next steps
For any potential network opporutnity, a demonstration of the configuration would be available to allow a direct comparison with other technologies.
Services available from iSat

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Pre-configuring networks on the bench and running FAT in advance of deployment. Conduct the complete shipping and installation project management until SAT. Provide all information promptly required by customer for country to issue a visa invitation. Supply the necessary Onsite Acceptance Test and Training documents to be provided to TRL. Provide over-the-phone support for 12 months after the successful Onsite Acceptance Test, on a as-required basis. Maintain an effective web-based portal for organising returns and repairs.
Appendix 1 Prices and charges

See next pages
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Appendix 1 Prices and Charges

Romantis Price List
Part No Unit Price Extended Price
UHP Terminal Options

UHP-1R1-STAR UHP-1000 STAR - TDM/TDMA STAR mode (DVBS/S2) Also supports: SCPC (DVB-S) UHP-1000 HALF MESH - TDM/TDMA STAR mode (DVB-S/S2) - TDM/TDMA HALF MESH mode Also supports: SCPC (DVB-S) UHP-1000 SCPC - SCPC Mode (DVB-S/S2) Also supports: TDM/TDMA Star (DVB-S/S2) UHP-1000 SCPC - SCPC Mode (DVB-S/S2 with 16APSK ACM) Also supports: TDM/TDMA Star (DVB-S/S2) UHP-1000 Full Mesh Slave - TDMA Full Mesh Slave Also supports: SCPC (DVB-S), TDM/TDMA Star (DVB-S/S2) UHP-1000 Full Mesh Master - TDMA Full Mesh Master TDMA Full Mesh Slave Also supports: SCPC (DVBS), TDM/TDMA Star (DVB-S/S2) UHP-1000CM hardware option - SMA IF connectors PWL-2 power connector - w/o housing and power supply 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
UHP-1R1-HM
$1,900.00
$1,900.00
UHP-1R1-SCPC
$1,900.00
$1,900.00
UHP-1R1-SCPC
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
UHP-1R1-FMS
$3,000.00
$12,000.00
UHP-1R1-FMM
$5,900.00
$5,900.00
UHP-1R0-CM
$400.00
$400.00
UHP HUB Options

UHP-1R1-HB UHP-1000 DVB-S TDM/TDMA HUB - TDM/TDMA HUB mode: 1x Outroute DVB-S, 1x Inroute (expandable), up to 252 Remotes (expandable) UHP-8000 DVB-S TDM/TDMA HUB Redundant 2x UHP-1000 routers preinstalled on RMK chassis (1U) - IF subsystem (passive) - Ethernet Switch - TDM/TDMA HUB mode: 1x Outroute (DVB-S) 1:1 redundant, 1x Inroute (expandable) 1:1 redundant, up to 252 Remotes (expandable) 1 $39,900.00 $39,900.00
UHP-8R2-HBR
$49,900.00
$49,900.00
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UHP-8R2-HB2 UHP-8000 DVB-S/S2 TDM/TDMA HUB - 2x UHP1000 routers preinstalled on RMK chassis (1U) Traffic Server - IF subsystem (passive) - Ethernet Switch - TDM/TDMA HUB mode: 1x Outroute (DVB-S/S2), 1x Inroute (expandable), up to 252 Remotes (expandable) UHP-8000 DVB-S/S2 TDM/TDMA HUB Redundant - 4x UHP-1000 routers preinstalled on RMK chassis (2U) - Traffic Server - IF subsystem (passive) Ethernet Switch - TDM/TDMA HUB mode: 1x Outroute (DVB-S/S2) 1:1 redundant, 1x Inroute (expandable) 1:1 redundant, UHP-1000 Inroute for TDM/TDMA HUB - 1 TDMA Inroute UHP-8000 Twin Inroute for TDM/TDMA HUB - 2x UHP-1000 router routers preinstalled on RMK chassis (1U) in Inroute mode IC Mini NMS Server:- RMK-compatible mini-server platform (Linux)- Network Management SystemNetwork Configuration Manager 1U Rack Mounting Kit for installation: - up to 2 UHP-1000 routers with PS - 1 Mini NMS Server 1 $49,900.00 $49,900.00
UHP-8R4-HB2R
$69,900.00
$69,900.00
UHP-1R1-IC UHP-8R2-IC
1 1
$5,000.00 $8,900.00
$5,000.00 $8,900.00
UHP-8R0-NMS
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
UHP-8R0-RMK
$250.00
$250.00
Services
UHP-INT-H1R Hardware Installation: UHP-1000 HUB installation - Indoor unit installation - Hub hardware configuration - Remote hardware configuration, up 10 sites - Travel & accommodation costs not included. 1 depends on location
UHP-SUP-241
Additional Technical Support: Technical Support, UHP-1000 HUB - Consultancy by phone and internet - Response time <24 hours Remote network supervision (when possible) One-year subscription Additional annual Warranty for UHP-1000 router
$6,900.00
$6,900.00
UHP-SUP-W1R
$90.00
$90.00
UHP-TRN-NET
Training: UHP Networks Planning and Deployment Planning, Sizing, Operations, Troubleshooting - 2 days Course, up to 4 persons Page 12 of 13
$4,500.00
$4,500.00
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Travel & accommodation costs not included UHP Terminals - installation and operation Hardware Installation, Configuration, Pointing, Line-up, Troubleshooting 1 day Course per 1 person Travel & accommodation costs not included
UHP-TRN-REM
$400.00
$400.00
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