DVB to IP GATEWAY, 16 Tuner
BLANKOM IGS-900 and IGS-900A receive 16 RF multiplexes for IPTV headends. Choose IGS-900A for Dynamic PMT and EPG/EIT in up to 128 SPTS; it has no MPTS IP output.
At a glance
Key data, as supplied by engineering- 16 × DVB-S/S2/S2X tuners on standard and A satellite models
- 2 × ASI inputs; standard-model revision to be confirmed
- USB TS playback; A model also supports recording
- C/S reception variants: see Ordering Guide
- IGS-900: SPTS or MPTS; confirm stream limits for supplied revision
- IGS-900A: up to 128 SPTS total; 64 + 64
- IGS-900A: NO MPTS IP output
- UDP / RTP / RTSP; unicast / multicast
- 2 × ASI outputs; routing depends on model/mode
- IGS-900A: Dynamic PMT support
- IGS-900A: EIT/EPG demultiplexing and SPTS carriage
- IGS-900A: AIT carriage and USB TS recording/playback
- BISS descrambling; no CI/CAM slots
- Web NMS; single PSU standard; redundant PSU optional
Overview
Product description
BLANKOM IGS-900 and IGS-900A receive 16 RF multiplexes for IPTV headends. Choose IGS-900A for Dynamic PMT and EPG/EIT in up to 128 SPTS; it has no MPTS IP output.
The standard IGS-900 offers selectable SPTS or MPTS IP output; confirm stream limits for the supplied revision. The IGS-900A delivers up to 64 SPTS on each of its two DATA ports and carries relevant EIT programme-guide data with selected services.
Both satellite models support DVB-S/S2/S2X reception, BISS descrambling and web management in a 19-inch, 1U chassis. Single PSU is standard; redundant power is optional. Separate data sheets for IGS-900 and IGS-900A are available below.
16-Tuner DVB to IP Gateway: IGS-900 / IGS-900A
The BLANKOM IGS-900 family converts selected services from 16 RF multiplexes to IP for professional headend networks. The standard IGS-900 and advanced IGS-900A use different output profiles; the A model is not a like-for-like replacement for every standard-model mode.
IGS-900A: Dynamic PMT + EPG/EIT
Dynamic PMT: Tracks changes in the incoming Programme Map Table, supporting selected services whose component or PID assignments change.
EPG / EIT demultiplexing: Demultiplexes the relevant Event Information Table data and carries programme-guide information with selected SPTS services for compatible IPTV receivers.
Up to 128 SPTS total: 64 on DATA1 + 64 on DATA2. MPTS IP output: NOT SUPPORTED.
The A model is specialised for SPTS-based IPTV. Do not apply the standard model’s SPTS/MPTS limits or output modes to it.
IGS-900 or IGS-900A?
| Selection point | IGS-900 – Standard | IGS-900A – Advanced IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| RF tuner inputs | 16 | 16 |
| SPTS output capacity | Confirm the limit for the supplied revision | Up to 128 total; 64 + 64 |
| MPTS IP output | Selectable alternative to SPTS; confirm MPTS limit | Not supported |
| Dynamic PMT and EPG/EIT | Choose the A model when these functions are required | Dynamic PMT + EIT carried with selected SPTS |
| Power configuration | Single PSU standard; redundant PSU optional | Single PSU standard; redundant PSU optional |
Tuner count is not programme count. Select the model using the required reception standard, output format, number of services, aggregate bitrate and receiver compatibility.
Illustrated IGS-900 chassis. Connector layout depends on the ordered hardware revision and configuration.
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Compare reception, stream capacity, conditional access and EPG handling.
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| Feature | IGS-8008Viewing this model | IGS-700/84Viewing this model | IGS-900Viewing this family | IGS-900AViewing this family | IGS-924Viewing this family | IGS-924AViewing this family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF tuner inputs | 8 | 8 (2 × 4) | 16 | 16 | 24 | 24 |
| Satellite reception | DVB-S/S2/S2X | DVB-S/S2/S2X | DVB-S/S2/S2X | DVB-S/S2/S2X | DVB-S/S2/S2X | DVB-S/S2/S2X |
| IP output formats | SPTS | SPTS and MPTS | SPTS or MPTS (selectable) | SPTS only; no MPTS IP output¹ | SPTS or MPTS (selectable) | SPTS only; no MPTS IP output¹ |
| SPTS output capacity | Up to 64 | Up to 32 total16 per module; plus 1 MPTS per module | Confirm ordered hardware/firmware revision² | Up to 128 total64 per DATA port¹ | Up to 1024 total512 per DATA port; standard model | Up to 128 total64 per DATA port¹ |
| MPTS IP output | Not specified | 2 total1 per module, alongside SPTS | Supported; confirm maximum for ordered revision² | Not supported¹ | Supported; confirm maximum for ordered revision² | Not supported¹ |
| Dynamic PMT | Supported | Not specified; confirm if required | Select IGS-900A for documented support | Supported¹ | Select IGS-924A for documented support | Supported¹ |
| EPG / EIT processing | EIT demultiplexing and streaming with SPTS | EIT remultiplexing optionalNot a claim of EIT-to-SPTS demultiplexing | Select IGS-900A for EIT-to-SPTS support | EPG/EIT demultiplexing and automatic insertion into SPTS¹ | Select IGS-924A for EIT-to-SPTS support | EPG/EIT demultiplexing and automatic insertion into SPTS¹ |
| Streaming protocols | UDP / RTP / RTSP / RTMP / HLS / HTTP / SRT | UDP / RTP (V2) | UDP / RTP / RTSP | UDP / RTP / RTSP | UDP / RTP / RTSP | UDP / RTP / RTSP |
| CI / CAM slots | None | 4 (2 per module) | None | None | None | None |
| Descrambling approach | FTA reception + BISS | CAM-based multi-service descrambling + BISS | FTA reception + BISS | FTA reception + BISS | FTA reception + BISS | FTA reception + BISS |
| Management | Web interface; HTTPS supported | Web interface | Web interface | Web interface | Web interface | Web interface |
| Power supply | Confirm supplied configuration | Redundant PSU optional | Single PSU standard; redundant PSU optional - please enquire | Single PSU standard; redundant PSU optional - please enquire | Single PSU standard; redundant PSU optional - please enquire | Single PSU standard; redundant PSU optional - please enquire |
| Rack height | 19-inch / 1U | 19-inch / 1U | 19-inch / 1U | 19-inch / 1U | 19-inch / 1U | 19-inch / 1U |
| Selection focus | 8-input multiprotocol IPTV streaming with Dynamic PMT and EIT | CAM-based reception and RF/ASI/IP remultiplexing | 16-input headends requiring selectable SPTS/MPTS | 16-input IPTV with Dynamic PMT and EPG in SPTS | 24-input headends requiring high SPTS density or MPTS | 24-input IPTV with Dynamic PMT and EPG in SPTS |
| Product details | View IGS-8008 → | View IGS-700/84 → | View IGS-900 family → | View IGS-900A family → | View IGS-924 family → | View IGS-924A family → |
Choose the reception variant: The main comparison shows satellite configurations. Tuner count remains unchanged within each family.
IGS-900 family: IGS-900: 16 × DVB-S/S2/S2X; IGS-900A: 16 × DVB-S/S2/S2X with Dynamic PMT and EPG demultiplexing; IGS-900C: 16 × DVB-C/T/T2/ISDB-T; IGS-900S: 16 × ATSC.
IGS-924 family: IGS-924: 24 × DVB-S/S2/S2X; IGS-924A: 24 × DVB-S/S2/S2X with Dynamic PMT and EPG demultiplexing; IGS-924C: 24 × DVB-C/T/T2/ISDB-T; IGS-924S: 24 × ATSC.
IGS-8008: Optional multi-tuner configurations for DVB-C/T/T2, ATSC and ISDB-Tb; specify the reception standard when ordering.
IGS-700/84 V2: Eight tuners and four CI slots; optional DVB-C/T/T2/ISDB-T or ATSC configurations, including supported mixed tuner combinations. Specify both modules when ordering.
¹ A-model values refer to the documented 2026 IGS-900A/IGS-924A revision: 128 SPTS total (64 per DATA port), Dynamic PMT and EIT/EPG demultiplexing; no MPTS IP output. A-model capacities and software features must not be assumed for C/S variants. A-model links open their shared family product pages.
² Standard-model output limits vary across published revisions. Confirm the IGS-900 SPTS/MPTS limits and the IGS-924 MPTS limit for the hardware and firmware being ordered. “Not specified” does not mean “not supported”.
SPTS = Single Program Transport Stream; MPTS = Multi Program Transport Stream. Tuner count is not TV channel count. Stream counts remain subject to available services and bitrate limits. IGS-700/84 capacities are the sum of two independent modules, not a shared pool.
CAM-based reception requires compatible professional CAMs and valid service authorisation; CI+ is not supported by IGS-700/84. EIT remultiplexing and EIT demultiplexing into individual SPTS are different functions. Optional redundant PSU does not imply hot-swap or a DC input option.
Features & capabilities
Features
Reception & Standard-Model Operation
- 16 RF tuner inputs: DVB-S/S2/S2X on the standard and A satellite models.
- IGS-900: selectable SPTS or MPTS output; confirm stream limits for the supplied revision.
- Additional sources: two ASI inputs and USB TS playback; confirm the supplied standard-model revision.
- Reception variants: IGS-900C for DVB-C/T/T2/ISDB-T; IGS-900S for ATSC. Confirm their output profile separately.
IGS-900A: Dynamic PMT & EPG/EIT
- Dynamic PMT: follows incoming programme-map and component/PID changes.
- EIT demultiplexing: carries relevant EPG information with selected SPTS services.
- SPTS output: up to 128 streams total; 64 on DATA1 and 64 on DATA2.
- MPTS IP output: not supported.
- AIT and USB: AIT selection/carriage with SPTS; TS recording and playback for information-channel streaming.
Processing, Management & Installation
- FTA and BISS: embedded descrambling for supported, authorised BISS-encrypted services; no CI/CAM slots.
- TS processing: PID filtering/remapping, PCR adjustment and PSI/SI rebuilding/editing in supported modes.
- IP delivery: UDP, RTP and RTSP; unicast and multicast.
- Web NMS: browser-based management and firmware updates.
- 19-inch, 1U: single PSU as standard; optional redundant power supply – please enquire.
Front and rear panels
Front and Rear Panels
Illustrated hardware revision; connector layout depends on the supplied model and configuration.
System & application diagrams
Typical deploymentSystem Diagram
Standard IGS-900 illustration. IGS-900A uses up to 128 SPTS (64 + 64) and has no MPTS IP output; consult its separate data sheet for the A-model signal path.
Application examples
Applications
Linear IPTV and Headend Integration
Receive 16 RF multiplexes and deliver selected services to compatible IPTV receivers, middleware or downstream processing. Choose IGS-900A when Dynamic PMT and EIT programme-guide carriage are required.
Hospitality and Institutional Networks
Build a central channel lineup for hotels, hospitals and campuses. Verify receiver EPG support and select the standard or A model according to the required output format and service count.
Marine, Residential and Corporate Distribution
Integrate compatible received broadcast services into an existing IP distribution system. Reception infrastructure, network capacity and endpoint formats must be assessed for the specific project.
Projects Requiring MPTS over IP
Review the standard IGS-900 and confirm its MPTS limit and operating mode. IGS-900A does not provide MPTS IP output.
Technical specifications
Specifications are subject to change without prior noticeTechnical Specifications
Model-specific data for the satellite versions. C and S reception variants must be matched to the ordered hardware/firmware; do not transfer A-model functions or limits to those variants.
| Parameter | IGS-900 – Standard | IGS-900A – Advanced IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| RF tuner inputs | 16; F-type | 16; F-type; RF loop-through outputs |
| Satellite reception | DVB-S/S2/S2X | DVB-S/S2/S2X |
| Satellite IF / input level | 950-2150 MHz; -65 to -25 dBm | 950-2150 MHz; -65 to -25 dBm |
| Maximum RF input bitrate | Confirm the supplied tuner revision | Up to 125 Mbps per tuner |
| ASI inputs | 2; confirm the supplied revision | 2 |
| Additional IP source | Confirm the required input profile | IP stream input; confirm the required input profile |
| USB functions | TS playback | TS recording/playback and information-channel streaming |
| IP output format | SPTS or MPTS; selectable modes | SPTS only |
| SPTS capacity | Confirm the required limit for the supplied revision | Up to 128 total: 64 on DATA1 + 64 on DATA2 |
| MPTS IP output | Supported as a selectable mode; confirm the MPTS limit | Not supported |
| IP protocols / delivery | UDP / RTP / RTSP; unicast / multicast | UDP / RTP / RTSP; unicast / multicast |
| DATA interfaces | 2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces; behaviour depends on mode/revision | 2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces; independent IP addresses and ports |
| Maximum IP output bitrate | Confirm the required total and per-port limits | Up to 850 Mbps per DATA port |
| ASI outputs | 2; routing depends on operating mode | 2; direct tuner TS or selected SPTS |
| Dynamic PMT | Specify IGS-900A when required | Supported |
| EPG / EIT demultiplexing | Specify IGS-900A when required | EIT demultiplexing and insertion into selected SPTS |
| AIT | Confirm the required implementation | AIT selection and carriage with SPTS |
| TS processing | PID filtering/remapping; PCR adjustment; PSI/SI rebuilding/editing in supported modes | PID filtering/remapping; PCR adjustment; PSI/SI rebuilding; CA / null-packet filtering |
| Conditional access | FTA reception and supported BISS-encrypted services; no CI/CAM | FTA reception and BISS Mode 1 / Mode E; no CI/CAM |
| DVB-T/T2 over DVB-S2X multistream | Confirm the supplied tuner/firmware revision | Not supported |
| Management | Web NMS; firmware updates via web | Web NMS via 100Base-T; firmware updates via web |
| Rack format | 19-inch, 1U | 19-inch, 1U |
| Dimensions / weight | Confirm the supplied hardware revision | 482 × 230 × 44 mm (W × D × H); approximately 3.6 kg |
| AC supply / consumption | Confirm the supplied PSU revision | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 20 W |
| Power-supply configuration | Single PSU standard; redundant PSU optional | Single PSU standard; redundant PSU optional |
| Operating temperature | 0 to +45 °C | 0 to +45 °C |
| Storage temperature | Confirm the supplied revision | -20 to +80 °C |
IGS-900A satellite tuner reference
| Parameter | Documented A-model tuner |
|---|---|
| DVB-S | QPSK: 0.5-45 MSps |
| DVB-S2 / DVB-S2X | QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK: 0.5-45 MSps; 32APSK: 0.5-34 MSps |
| DVB-S2X 8APSK | 0.5-40 MSps |
A-model values follow the BLANKOM IGS-900A/924A v1.4 specification. Stream totals and interface bitrates are separate limits; confirm simultaneous loading and receiver compatibility for the project.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Confirm the supplied hardware, firmware and operating configuration.
Ordering guide
Exact part numbers for the quotationOrdering guide
Engineering questions
16 questions answered by the people who commission these unitsFAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the difference between IGS-900 and IGS-900A?
Both satellite models have 16 DVB-S/S2/S2X tuners. The standard IGS-900 offers selectable SPTS or MPTS output. Its maximum SPTS/MPTS counts must be confirmed for the supplied revision. The IGS-900A adds documented Dynamic PMT and EPG/EIT demultiplexing functions but uses a different output profile: up to 128 SPTS total, 64 per DATA port, with no MPTS IP output. Select by the required functions and output format, not by the A suffix alone.
What does Dynamic PMT support do in the IGS-900A?
Tracks changes in the incoming Programme Map Table, supporting selected services whose component or PID assignments change. This is relevant when a broadcaster changes the components of a selected service, including regional-service arrangements. It is not a guarantee of interruption-free switching under every broadcast condition.
Can the IGS-900A carry EPG information with individual SPTS channels?
Yes. EIT demultiplexing extracts the relevant broadcast programme-guide information and inserts it into the selected SPTS streams. Compatible IPTV receivers or middleware can then use the received EIT data. Confirm that the source supplies suitable EIT and that the receiving system supports it.
Does EIT demultiplexing create a new EPG or guarantee the same guide on every receiver?
The documented function is to carry programme-guide data from the received broadcast, not to create an independent programme schedule. EPG display depends on the available source data, receiver/middleware support and delivery configuration. Verify the intended receiving system during commissioning.
Does the IGS-900A support MPTS IP output?
No. IGS-900A does not support MPTS IP output. Its IP output is up to 128 SPTS in total, allocated as 64 on DATA1 and 64 on DATA2. For a project requiring MPTS over IP, review the standard IGS-900 and confirm its output limit and operating mode.
How many IP streams can each model deliver?
The standard IGS-900 provides selectable SPTS or MPTS output. Its maximum SPTS/MPTS counts must be confirmed for the supplied revision. The IGS-900A provides 128 SPTS maximum in total: 64 + 64. The A-model specification also states up to 850 Mbps per DATA port. Stream count and bitrate are separate constraints; confirm the actual service mix and simultaneous loading.
Does 16 tuners mean only 16 television channels?
No. A tuner receives an RF multiplex, such as a satellite transponder, which can contain several TV and radio services. The usable programme count depends on the received services, selected streams, aggregate bitrate and the output capacity of the ordered model.
How do the IGS-900, IGS-900A, IGS-900C and IGS-900S reception variants differ?
The family uses 16 RF tuner inputs. IGS-900 and IGS-900A are DVB-S/S2/S2X satellite models. IGS-900C is the DVB-C/T/T2/ISDB-T reception variant, and IGS-900S is the ATSC variant. These are hardware/configuration choices; do not assume the A model’s EPG functions or stream limits apply to C or S variants.
Which IP protocols are supported, and does the A model add SRT or HLS?
The documented IP output protocols for these models are UDP, RTP and RTSP, with unicast and multicast delivery. The A-model distinction is Dynamic PMT, EIT/EPG handling and the 128-SPTS output profile; the cited A-model data sheet does not specify SRT or HLS output. Confirm any additional protocol requirement separately.
Can the gateway receive encrypted services, and are CI/CAM slots fitted?
These models support FTA reception and embedded BISS descrambling for supported, authorised services. The A-model specification identifies BISS Mode 1 and Mode E. No CI/CAM slots are fitted. CAM-based pay-TV reception requires an appropriate CI-equipped gateway and the required access rights.
What PID, PCR and PSI/SI processing is available?
The standard model supports PID filtering/remapping, PCR adjustment and PSI/SI rebuilding/editing in supported modes. The A-model specification also lists CA/null-packet filtering and AIT handling. Confirm the required combination for the supplied firmware. PCR timestamp adjustment must not be described as eliminating IP-network jitter.
What is AIT carriage on the IGS-900A?
The A model supports AIT selection and carriage with selected SPTS; its v1.4 documentation also describes adding external AIT URIs. Application behaviour depends on the receiving platform and the referenced application; AIT carriage alone is not a universal compatibility guarantee.
How do the ASI outputs and USB functions differ from MPTS IP streaming?
The IGS-900A has two ASI outputs selectable from a direct tuner TS or an SPTS, plus USB TS recording/playback and information-channel streaming. An ASI connector carrying a tuner transport stream does not mean the A model supports MPTS over IP. The standard IGS-900 has USB TS playback and two ASI outputs whose routing depends on operating mode.
Does the IGS-900A support DVB-T/T2 multistream carried over DVB-S2X?
No. The documented A-model design does not support DVB-T/T2 over DVB-S2X multistreaming. Treat this as a separate requirement from ordinary DVB-S/S2/S2X reception and verify the selected hardware before ordering.
How are the models managed remotely?
Configuration and firmware maintenance use Web NMS / Web GUI. The A model has a dedicated 100Base-T management interface. SNMP is not specified in the data sheets used for this page; request confirmation rather than assuming it is included.
Is redundant power supplied as standard, and which data sheet should I use?
Single PSU is standard; redundant power is optional – please enquire. Hot-swap or DC capability must not be assumed from the word redundant. Use the separate IGS-900 Data Sheet for the standard model and IGS-900A Data Sheet for the A model in the Downloads section. State the reception standard, stream count, bitrate, EPG requirements and PSU option in your enquiry.
Downloads
Downloads, Links
Select the data sheet for the exact model. The standard and A versions have different IP-output profiles.
The existing user-manual link is retained for the standard IGS-900. For A-model operation, consult the A-model data sheet and request the matching manual/firmware documentation.
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