Use case
TR 101 290 transport stream monitoring
Priority 1, 2 and 3 checks on every MPEG transport stream you carry.
The problem
Why it happens
ETSI TR 101 290 is the standard way to measure the health of an MPEG transport stream. Without it, intermittent PAT, PMT, PCR or continuity errors look like random decoder faults. They are hard to prove and harder to fix.
Sounds familiar?
- Set-top boxes lose a channel for a few seconds, then recover
- Macroblocking that cannot be reproduced on demand
- Disputes with a content or transport provider about who caused an error
- No record of transport stream quality for audits
The KVARTA way
How we solve it
KVARTA stream monitors decode the PSI/SI tables (PAT, PMT, NIT, SDT, CAT, TDT and TOT) and, with the TR 101 290 option, report Priority 1, 2 and 3 errors per stream. Every alarm is logged with an accurate time, so you have evidence to work from.
What is checked
- TR 101 290 Priority 1, 2 and 3 (optional)
- PAT, PMT, NIT, SDT, CAT, TDT, TOT
- Continuity counter errors
- Missing PID alarms
Devices
Recommended for this use case
FAQ
Common questions
Is TR 101 290 included as standard?
It is an option on the stream monitors. You choose it when you configure the device in the shop.
Can I check TR 101 290 in the field?
Yes. The portable TV meters include TR 101 290 MPEG TS measurements for RF and IPTV.
Used by: TV broadcastersCable TV operatorsIPTV and OTT providersRegulators and network auditors
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