IGP – Satellite Broadcasting Solutions

IGP develops and manufactures highly advanced, reliable, automated SNG and fixed antenna systems for C, Ku and Ka band. Ideal for trouble-free DVB and IP satellite transmissions.

The Virtual Private Satellite (VPS) system designed by IGP allows reliable network management from and to fixed and mobile antennas and can be used with transmission equipment from various manufactures. The VPS system can also be used as a very cost-effective means to provide automatic back-up to fiber-optic audio and video networks.

The latest VPS antenna system (VPS-X) is the first vehicle mounted antenna system that has redundant pointing technology and is therefore faster than any other mobile antenna system.

IGP’s SD/HD encoders and modulators allow cost efficient adaptation to HD or cost reduction in SD transmissions.

IGP also designs and builds SNG vehicles that make the most out of the limited dimensions with the same ergonomic standards as in normal broadcast studio facilities.

In the mid 1990’s IGP’s VPS-II led the satellite industry into automated acquisition, using GPS and electronic compass. Now IGP’s VPS-X Gyro represents the next major technological breakthrough: the VPS-X Gyro is the first system with a highly accurate GPS supported Gyro system replacing the electronic compass.

The VPS-X Gyro is also the first antenna system that uses stepper motors for azimuth, elevation and polarization. These stepper motors increase precision, reliability and speed.

Thanks to these innovations IGP’s VPS-X Gyro system is able to achieve 0.2 degrees accuracy in azimuth; taking the dish straight to the desired satellite:

Deploying, pointing and optimizing within 30 seconds.

VPS-X Gyro 1.3 Meter - Technical Drawing © IGP

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IGP’s position as a leading innovator in satellite technology is also being recognized in coach building designs. Designs that make the most out of the limited outer dimensions of SNG vehicles. In many cases the same ergonomic conditions are created as found in normal studio conditions.

Most IGP designs are based on Volkswagen Transporter 4x4, Mercedes Sprinter and Mercedes Trucks.

Hybrid Electrical Systems and power saving redundancy modes mostly avoid the use of a separate generator.

Coach Building - Technical Drawing © IGP

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OTT Solutions and Apps

IGP delivers complete turnkey OTT Live Video Solutions. These solutions even allow content providers with a limited number of channels to start their own OTT Service.

Internet Contribution

IGP designs fault tolerant contribution systems for live program delivery over the internet.

High Speed Satellite Data Solutions

IGP designs SCPC, Carrier-in-Carrier, Mesh and Star Networks, providing customers with full management capabilities of their network.

Satellite Hybrid Contribution

Automatically switched On-Demand Satellite Back-up capacity for IP links is another powerful feature that IGP offers, using the VPS DVB Frequency Management System. Only a stand-by fee applies and, when space is required it may be assigned automatically.

Low Bitrate DVB

Visual Radio and Social Media on DVB.

Network Consultancy

With a long track record of advanced and successful network implementation we provide consultancy on both satellite as well as terrestrial network development applying the latest technologies, tested in our well equipped facilities and with utmost integrity.

Earth Station Integration

IGP designs and integrates Earth Stations with the highest level of complexity.

Satellite Capacity

IGP supplies high power satellite capacity for many regions.

SNG Systems

IGP’s VPS-X Gyro is the first satellite antenna system with a highly accurate GPS supported Gyro system replacing the electronic compass. Deploying, pointing and optimizing within 30 seconds.

Ku-Band BUCs (50 – 250 W)

Ideal solution for both mobile and fixed communication terminals. Designed for high efficiency, resulting in an optimal compact form factor with high performance and reliability. With the advanced customer interface and HTTP embedded web page, the operator is able to monitor and control both BUC and the system redundancy.

Ku-Band BUCs Compact (25 – 40 W)

The low cost Compact Ku-band BUC is built for VSAT stabilized platforms and mobile stations, while also offering benefits for fixed sites and offshore applications. Weighing only 3.1kg, makes it ideal for feed mounting.

DVB-S2X Modulators

The DM-06-S2X is a powerful DVB satellite modulator capable of generating carriers in DVB-S, DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X over L-band from 950 - 2150 MHz.

2.4m Ku Earth Station Antenna

The 2.4 Meter Ku Earth Station Antenna provides high gain and exceptional characteristics. Our Earth Station Antenna systems are available for a wide range of applications in broadcasting and telecommunication.

3.7m Ku Earth Station Antenna

The 3.7 Meter Ku Earth Station Antenna provides high gain and exceptional characteristics. Our Earth Station Antenna systems are available for a wide range of applications in broadcasting and telecommunication.

4.5m Ku Earth Station Antenna

The 4.5 Meter Ku Earth Station Antenna provides high gain and exceptional characteristics. Our Earth Station Antenna systems are available for a wide range of applications in broadcasting and telecommunication.

Monitoring and Control

IGP provides complete monitoring solutions for DVB transmission chains. These monitoring solutions follow the path of remote contribution stations, local play-out systems, fiber links and satellite and Direct-to-Home links.

High Speed Satellite Modems

The SatExpander SE300X Professional IP Satellite Modem is the natural choice for data applications that require satellite transfer rates of up to 30Mbps

3.7m C-band Earth Station Antenna

The 3.7 Meter C-band Earth Station Antenna provides high gain and exceptional characteristics. Our Earth Station Antenna systems are available for a wide range of applications in broadcasting and telecommunication.

VPS-Express Mobile Viewpoint

Get the best of LTE, internet and satellite for highest reliability from Outside Broadcast and Studio Circuits

Vehicle Integration

Integrated production, transmission and communications vehicles.

Studio Integration

IGP has the facilities to design and build Outside Broadcast Trucks as well as Special Communications Vehicles.

Satellite Contribution Earth Stations

IGP builds satellite contribution earth stations matching any link budget and frequency range. Many configurations are available from inventory for fixed and mobile OTP and OTM applications. IGP's M&C system allows effective remote monitoring and control.

Outside Broadcast Vehicles

IGP supplies a wide range of HD and UHD production vehicles.

Teleport Services

IGP provides international teleport services.

Satellite Networks

IGP designs and builds comprehensive satellite and LTE based IP networks for fixed, portable and On-The-Move applications, leveraging more than 30 years of experience in advanced tracking and control technologies. IGP also provides ultra secure connectivity services through its teleports in Amsterdam, Cyprus and Toronto.