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DiVi Cruise Logger

The DiVi Cruise Logger is intended for comfortable automated recording of DVB-S, -S2, -C and -T transport stream files around the world in order to test DVB receiver devices. At the push of a button, the DVB Cruise Logger software automatically records the selected frequencies, based on default frequency lists. In case of DVB-T recordings, the files can be tagged with the current GPS coordinates, if available, to facilitate the localization. This robust and easy-to-use software is suited for developers and engineers in field tests and laboratories, but also for the non-technical staff, e.g. trainees travelling abroad.

In addition to the recording software, TARA distributes suitable lightweight DVB receiver boxes and a GPS mouse, which can be connected to PC, Laptop or Netbook via USB.

Software Features

  • Easy-to-use for automated DVB service scan and recording
  • Records complete DVB transport stream including all available data, e.g. DVB-SI and encrypted content
  • Default frequency lists with typical frequencies for Europe
  • Automatic NIT scan (Network Information Table) to detect all available frequencies
  • Adjustable recording time and frequency lists
  • Video preview, if available
  • Output: DVB transport stream files and optional KML files with GPS postions for Google Earth for each frequency.

 

DiVi Cruise Logger Software
Screenshot: The DVB Cruise Logger Software records the listed DVB services and, if available, the current GPS position automatically. (Click to enlarge).

 

Recording Route in viewed Google Earth
Screenshot: The recording route can be tracked in Google Earth via KML files (Click to enlarge).

 

Hardware Features

To complement the DiVi Cruise Logger software, TARA distributes suitable hardware packages for DVB reception:

DVB-T Cruise Logger Hardware with GPS:

  • DVB-T Diversity Tuner with two separate antennas for increased reception quality (USB 2.0).
  • GPS mouse for storage of recording position (USB 2.0).
  • Suited for usage during travel: no external power supply required.

DVB-C/-T Cruise Logger Hardware:

  • DVB-C/-T Tuner Box with antenna input; incl. DVB-T antenna (USB 2.0).

DVB-S/-S2 Cruise Logger Hardware:

  • DVB-S/-S2 Tuner Box with F-connector input (USB 2.0).

 

DiVi Cruise Logger Hardware for DVB-T
The DVB-T Cruise Logger Hardware includes a DVB-T diversity tuner and a GPS mouse.
(USB 2.0; no external power supply required)

 

DiVi Cruise Logger Hardware for DVB-S
Additionally, a DVB receiver box is available either for DVB-S/-S2 or DVB-C/-T reception.
(Image: TechnoTrend)

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