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Norsat NewsLink
Norsat International Inc.
Corporate Overview
Norsat International Inc.• 25 years of leadership in microwave & DVB products• Best known for our Microwave products
• Over 2 million products shipped world-wide
• Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada• Offices in
• Washington DC• Singapore• London
Norsat Business Convergence
DVBDVB NetworksNetworks
OmniLink™OmniLink™(Portable Terminals)(Portable Terminals)
DVB-S Systems2-way Satellite SolutionsIPE (encapsulator)NMS (software)
NewsLink (SNG)SecureLink (Military/Security)
MicrowaveMicrowaveC, Ku, Ka SolutionsLNB’s (receivers)BUC’s (transmitters)ODU’s (outdoor units)
OmniLink Portable Terminal Evolution
Early Experimental
Norsat PicoTerminal
Norsat NewsLink 3100
Norsat NewsLink 3200/SecureLink 3210
2003
1995
2001
2002
• Broadband video and data• Where there is damaged or non-existent
infrastructure• Many applications across different markets
MilitaryMilitary
HomelandSecurity
HomelandSecurity
DisasterRelief
DisasterRelief
GovernmentGovernment
Environment& ExplorationEnvironment& Exploration
EmergencyEmergency
SNGSNG
OmniLink Applications
Norsat NewsLink Design Criteria
• Portable: airline checkable cases• Rugged: embedded with US forces in Iraq• Easy to Use: operation by cameraman• Quick to Deploy: 10 minute setup• Standards: MPEG-2/DVB-S• Live Video: >2Mbps (ideally 4-6Mbps)• All-In-One: well integrated• Service and Support: First 12 months included
Norsat NewsLink Key Features
• Broadcast Quality DVB Video• Setup in 10 minutes by cameraman
• No tools required• Control and monitoring GUI software
• Built-in spectrum analyzer• Light weight
• Carbon-fiber segmented antenna• Rugged, lightweight aluminum structure
Norsat NewsLink Baseband Electronics
Baseband Components
• MPEG-2 Encoder• DVB-S Modulator• DVB-S Receiver• L-band Upconverter• Downconverter • Spectrum Analyzer Module• Test Pattern Generator• GPS Receiver• Software Management
Norsat NewsLink Block Diagram
RuggedizedNotebook PC
MPEG-2Encoder
DVB-SModulator 70-L
Upconverter
SpectrumAnalyzer
DVB-SReceiver
L-IFDownconverter
Signal StrengthIndicator &
Junction Box
Ku-L BlockDowncoverter
KuTransmitter
Ku SSPA(15/25W)
Feed
LNB
PowerSupply
Tx
Tx Mon.
Tx
RxRxTx Mon.
RF/Antenna AssemblyControl UnitPS Unit
Baseband Unit
L-Out
70-Out70-In
VideoAudio(x4)
Rx
(L-Band)
Tx Mon.
Norsat NewsLink Baseband Electronics
Baseband Front Panel
System Controller Laptop
Video Inputs Audio InputsGPS ReceiverL-Band Tx and Rx
Monitors
Norsat NewsLink Baseband Electronics
Baseband Rear Panel
Rx Out USB PortTo ODU: Rx, Tx, Tx monitor and DC/Control
AC in (110/220V)
Norsat NewsLink Transmission Options
NorsatNewsLinkBaseband
IRD
Norsat NewsLink Teleport/HubDVB-S DVB-S
Basic DVB Transmission
Norsat NewsLink Transmission Options
NorsatNewsLinkBaseband
IRD
Norsat NewsLink Teleport/HubDVB-S DVB-S
DVB Transmission withvoice Comms
OptionalCommsModem
CommsModem
SCPC SCPC
Most Efficient Use of Transmission Capacity
Norsat NewsLink Transmission Options
NorsatNewsLinkBaseband
IRD
Norsat NewsLink Teleport/Hub
Voice Comms and data
CommsModem
SCPC SCPC
SCPCSCPC
OptionalCommsModem
Norsat NewsLink Software
Control and Monitoring Software
• Master Control Application• Satellite Almanac• Antenna Alignment Wizard• Carrier/Beacon Detector• Spectrum Analyzer
• Transmission Profile Settings• Transmitter Control• DVB Receiver Control• Status, Alarms, Logging• Help Files
Norsat NewsLink Software
Antenna Alignment
Norsat NewsLink Software
Transmitter Control
Norsat NewsLink Software
Spectrum Analyzer
Norsat NewsLink Software
Pocket Spectrum Analyzer Option
Norsat NewsLink Software
Monitoring and Status
Norsat NewsLink Software
Alarms and Logging
Norsat NewsLink Flexibility
Baseband Options:• Pocket Spectrum Analyzer (on IPAQ PocketPC)• Digital Video/Audio (SDI and AES/EBU)• Variety of transport case options
RF Configurations:• 15W SSPA; 25W SSPA
IFL Interconnect Cable Accessories:• 10m (30’) (included); 30m (100’) (optional)
Voice/Data/Phone Options:• Support for a broad range of third-party modems • Typical SNG options for voice/data/phone:
• Paradise Datacom P311• Vocality V100• Others
Norsat NewsLink Technical Support Plans
LinkSupport• Norsat Business-hour Tech Support• Access to Field Service Bulletins• Access to Software Patches
Software Upgrade Plan• Access to all software patches and full version
upgrades (including new features)
LinkSupport Elite• 24x7 Tech Support• Post-Deployment or Annual Maintenance
Inspection• Access to On-Site Tech Support at Discounted
Rates• Spares at 15% off regular prices
Basic(12 mo. contract
included with
purchase)
Extended(12 mo. contracts
available to purchase)
Norsat NewsLink Training Programs
• Full Operational Training• Setup, Configuration, Operation• Basic Trouble-Shooting
• Certified advanced maintenance training allows component replacement without voiding warranty
• Detailed Operational Training• Advanced Trouble-Shooting and Diagnostics
Certified Maintenance Training (3 days)
Operator Training (2 days)
* Both courses are offered in our Vancouver offices or on-location
Norsat NewsLink Product Positioning
Traditional SNG Products…
SNG Trucks FlyawayVideo Phone
Norsat NewsLink Product Positioning
Relative Value of the Norsat NewsLink…
IncreasedValue
ReducedValue
VideoPhone
SNGFlyaway
Cost
Capability
4Mbps
2Mbps
$100K $150K
NorsatNewsLink
Norsat NewsLink/Inmarsat Comparison
Inmarsat vs. Ku-Band Airtime
• Inmarsat:• $14/min for 128Kbps• Effectively $112/min/Mb
• Ku-Band• Less than $6/min for 6Mbps• Effectively $1/min/Mb
• Inmarsat is over 100x more expensive!
• Some news gatherers spending $100K/month on Inmarsat airtime!
Bandwidth Reservation
• Inmarsat:• No Reservations• Cannot be booked in Advance• Systems left running all day to maintain a
connection• Ku-Band
• Guaranteed – Booked in Advance• Bandwidth available in short notice
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Comparison
Cost / SystemNorsat
NewsLink™Flyaway Videophone
Capital Costs $120 $200 $25
Average airtime costs per month $11 $11 $38*
Maintenance and repairs per year $20 $20 $0
Lifespan of System 6 years 6 years 3 years
Annual shipping cost $1*** $20** N/A
Experienced RF Engineer yearly salary /expenses
N/A $100 N/A
Yearly TCO $173 $305 $464
All figures in USD ‘000* Assuming 90 minutes a day** Assuming 2 trips per year @ $10K per trip*** Excess luggage charges for 2 trips
Norsat NewsLink Value
SystemSystem
TCO
$500K
$400K
$300K
$200K
$100K
Flyaway
NorsatNewsLink
Annual Cost of Ownership Graph
VideoPhone
Norsat NewsLink Field-Tested in Iraq
Pre-Production NewsLink Units Field-Tested in Iraq…
• 2 Units with CBS Embedded with Us Marines and Marine Expeditionary Unit (Scott Pelly/Byron Pitts)
• Broadcasted Live daily, Extensive footage on CBS News & 60 Minutes
• 1 Unit with FOX Embedded with 3rd Infantry Division• Broadcast regularly on FOX News Channel
Norsat NewsLink in Iraq