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STS11/STS11L Solid-State Transfer Switch  

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Preface 

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Warranty Policy 

Comtech EF Data products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship 
for a specific period from the date of shipment, and this period varies by product.  In 
most cases, the warranty period is two years. During the warranty period, Comtech EF 
Data will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective. Repairs are 
warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or a 90 day extended warranty, 
whichever is longer. Contact Comtech EF Data for the warranty period specific to the 
product purchased.   
 
For equipment under warranty, the owner is responsible for freight to Comtech EF Data 
and all related customs, taxes, tariffs, insurance, etc.  Comtech EF Data is responsible for 
the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the factory to the owner.  
Comtech EF Data will return  the equipment by the same method (i.e., Air, Express, 
Surface) as the equipment was sent to Comtech EF Data. 
 
All equipment returned for warranty repair must have a valid RMA number issued prior 
to return and be marked clearly on the return packaging.  Comtech EF Data strongly 
recommends all equipment be returned in its original packaging.   
 
Comtech EF Data Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are limited to repair or 
replacement of failed parts, and the return shipment to the buyer of the repaired or 
replaced parts.

 

Limitations of Warranty 

The warranty does not apply to any part of a product that has been installed, altered, 
repaired, or misused in any way that, in the opinion of Comtech EF Data Corporation, 
would affect the reliability or detracts from the performance of any part of the product, or 
is damaged as the result of use in a way or with equipment that had not been previously 
approved by Comtech EF Data Corporation. 
 
The warranty does not apply to any product or parts thereof where the serial number or the 
serial number of any of its parts has been altered, defaced, or removed. 
 
The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the product. 
 
The warranty does not cover replacement or repair necessitated by loss or damage from 
any cause beyond the control of Comtech EF Data Corporation, such as lightning or other 
natural and weather related events or wartime environments. 
 
The warranty does not cover any labor involved in the removal and or reinstallation of 
warranted equipment or parts on site, or any labor required to diagnose the necessity for 
repair or replacement. 
 

Summary of Contents for Radyne STS11

Page 1: ...h Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT NOTE The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published information regarding this product Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice Part Number MN STS11 11 Revision 0 ...

Page 2: ...Copyright Comtech EF Data 2011 All rights reserved Printed in the USA Comtech EF Data 2114 West 7th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 USA 480 333 2200 FAX 480 333 2161 ...

Page 3: ...PTER 3 OPERATION 3 1 3 1 Solid State Transfer Switch Operation 3 1 3 2 Operating Procedures 3 2 3 3 Solid State Transfer Switch Backup Operation 3 2 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4 1 4 1 Basic Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4 1 4 2 Basic User Checks 4 1 4 2 1 Checking the Cabling and Connectors 4 1 CHAPTER 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 5 1 5 1 Introduction 5 1 5 2 General Specifications ...

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Page 5: ...situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION may also be used to indicate other unsafe practices or risks of property damage IMPOR TANT or NOTE indicates information critical for proper equipment function or a statement that is associated with the task being performed...

Page 6: ... wiring codes and regulations The unit is designed for connection to a power system that has separate ground line and neutral conductors The equipment is not designed for connection to power system that has no direct connection to ground International Symbols Symbol Definition Symbol Definition Alternating Current Protective Earth Fuse Chassis Ground Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive...

Page 7: ...EF Data strongly recommends all equipment be returned in its original packaging Comtech EF Data Corporation s obligations under this warranty are limited to repair or replacement of failed parts and the return shipment to the buyer of the repaired or replaced parts Limitations of Warranty The warranty does not apply to any part of a product that has been installed altered repaired or misused in an...

Page 8: ...ranty as stated is in lieu of all other warranties expressed implied or statutory including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose The buyer shall pass on to any purchaser lessee or other user of Comtech EF Data Corporation s products the aforementioned warranty and shall indemnify and hold harmless Comtech EF Data Corporation from any claims or liability of such purchaser l...

Page 9: ...presentative with the model number serial number and a description of the problem Request a Return Material Authorization RMA number from the Comtech EF Data Customer Support representative Pack the product in its original shipping carton packaging to ensure that the product is not damaged during shipping Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data Shipping charges should be prepaid Online Customer S...

Page 10: ...STS11 STS11L Solid State Transfer Switch Revision 0 Preface MN STS11 11 xxiv Notes ...

Page 11: ...nsfer Switches Figures 1 1 and 1 2 provide simple backup redundancy protection for the DM240 PIIC Modulators Their straightforward design and easy access to connectors and LEDs allow for ease of use Figure 1 1 STS11 Solid State Transfer Switch Figure 1 2 STS11L L Band Solid State Transfer Switch ...

Page 12: ...STS11 STS11L Solid State Transfer Switch Revision 0 Introduction MN STS11 11 1 2 This page is intentionally blank ...

Page 13: ...m wide and 3 4 inches 8 63 cm deep There are no user serviceable parts or configuration settings located inside any Solid State Transfer Switch Chassis There is a potential shock hazard internally at the power supply module DO NOT open the Solid State Transfer Switch Chassis under any circumstances Before initially applying power to the unit it is a good idea to disconnect the transmit output from...

Page 14: ...heet This report contains information on the results of the Switch quality control testing The report also includes information pertaining to the system settings that were made at the factory Radyne Inc recommends that the user save this report for future reference 2 4 System Connections For initial Solid State Transfer Switch setup and configuration perform the following procedure 1 Interconnect ...

Page 15: ...STS11 STS11L Solid State Transfer Switch Revision 0 Installation MN STS11 11 2 3 Figure 2 1 STS11 Solid State Transfer Switch to DM240 Connections DM240 Prime DM240 Backup ...

Page 16: ...1 2 4 Figure 2 2 STS11L Solid State Transfer Switch to DM240 Connections Table 2 1 Interconnection Cable Part Numbers Cable Quantity Name Part Number A 3 Control Cable DB 9 Straight Cable CA 3677 1 B 2 IF Cable 75 Ohm BNC CA 3598 36 C 2 L Band Cable 50 Ohm SMA CA LMR200SMA3FT ...

Page 17: ...OPERATION 3 1 Solid State Transfer Switch Operation A block diagram of the signal flow is shown in Figure 3 1 70 140 MHz and Figure 3 2 L Band below Figure 3 1 STS11 Functional Block Diagram DM240 Prime DM240 Backup ...

Page 18: ...ation Each modulator monitors the fault status of the other modulators through the switch An additional connector has been added to the standard DM240 to provide a wiring port to the external IF switch Each modulator is capable of powering the IF switch through a current limited diode or ed power signal Either of the DM240s is also capable of commanding the switch to the prime or backup state as w...

Page 19: ...kup Modulator J3 Switch Status Output 9 Pin D Sub Switch Status Form C Relay Outputs J4 Prime Mod Input 75 Ohm BNC From Prime Modulator J5 Backup Mod Input 75 Ohm BNC From Backup Modulator J6 On Line Output 75 Ohm Output of On Line Modulator to Uplink Chain J7 Off Line Output 75 Ohm Output of Monitor Port of Off Line Modulator Table 3 2 STS11L Connectors Connector ID Nomenclature Description J1 Pr...

Page 20: ... to Fault In Monitor on Modulator 3 Switch State Output Switch State Monitor Logic 1 Prime Online 6 NC An additional 9 Pin D Sub Connector is supplied for switch monitoring The I O on this connector comes from a Form C relay The pinouts for the monitor connector is listed in Table 3 4 Table 3 4 Switch Monitor Pinout Pin No Signal Name Description 4 Signal Ground Switch GND 1 Relay 1 NO Relay Norma...

Page 21: ... Service for further information and instructions 4 2 Basic User Checks Upon the detection of an operational failure the source of the failure must be determined Basic user checks include checking the power line fuses and the various cables and connectors 4 2 1 Checking the Cabling and Connectors Problems that appear difficult to solve can often be traced to a loose or defective cable or connector...

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Page 23: ...Maximum Ports IF BNC 75 Ohms L Band SMA 50 Ohms Control Ports DB 9 Male Status Port DB 9 Male Return Loss 20 dB IF 14 dB L Band 5 3 Power and Environmental Prime Power 12 VDC Provided to the Unit Through the Prime and Backup Cabling from the Modulator Operating Temp 0 to 50 C 95 Humidity Non Condensing Storage Temp 20 to 70 C 99 Humidity Non Condensing 5 4 Physical Size 4 4 W x 3 4 D x 1 75 H 11 1...

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Page 25: ...x 103 1 609 x 103 1 609 1 mm 0 03937 1 kilometer 0 621 Temperature Conversions Units of Weight Unit Gram Ounce Avoirdupois Ounce Troy Pound Avoir Pound Troy Kilogram 1 gram 0 03527 0 03215 0 002205 0 002679 0 001 1 oz avoir 28 35 0 9115 0 0625 0 07595 0 02835 1 oz troy 31 10 1 097 0 06857 0 08333 0 03110 1 lb avoir 453 6 16 0 14 58 1 215 0 4536 1 lb Troy 373 2 13 17 12 0 0 8229 0 3732 1 kilogram 1...

Page 26: ...2114 WEST 7TH STREET TEMPE ARIZONA 85281 USA 480 333 2200 PHONE 480 333 2161 FAX ...

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