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The devices meet the following EU directives: 

 

2011/65/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU

 

The product fulfils the guidelines and standards for CE labelling (page 37).

 

Unless otherwise noted all values are specified as "typical".

 

General

Cassette slots:  .....................................................................................8
Admissible ambient temperature: .........................................

0 °C … +50 °C

 

Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm]:  ............................483 x 397 (9 HU) x 302
Weight (fully equipped): ..................................................... approx. 20 kg
LNB operating voltage: ................. +18 V / 

1 A   total (short-circuit-proof)

Other operating voltage: ............ +12 V / 

1 A   total (not short-circuit-proof, 

use with appropriate external fuse only)

RS 232 socket: ... data interface for software update and remote maintenance
SAT IF input distributor: ..........................................................................2

 

Data of one SAT IF input distributor

Frequency range: ....................................................... 950 … 2150 MHz 
SAT IF inputs: ......................................................................... 2 F sockets
SAT IF loop-through output: ....................................................... 1 F socket
SAT IF outputs: .................................................................. 6 + 4 F sockets
Input  / output impedance: .............................................................. 75 

 

Decoupling of the outputs: ............................................................. 20 dB
Tap-loss 1-6 (see page 8): ........................................................9 … 14 dB
Through-loss: ...................................................................................8 dB
Tap-loss 1-4 (see page 8): ........................................................9 … 12 dB
LNB operating voltage: ......................................+18 V / max. 1 A   total

(1 A at one LNB connector,

0.5 A at two LNB connectors

0.25 A at four LNB connectors etc.)

 

RF output collector

Frequency range: ........................................................... 45 … 860 MHz
Control range of each input: .............................0 … –25 dB (electronically)
Control range of each output: .............................0 … –6 dB (electronically)
Input, output impedance: ................................................................. 75 

 

Return loss: ...................................................................................14 dB
RF output: .......................................................................... IEC connector

Summary of Contents for GSS STC 816

Page 1: ...Assembly Instruction STC 816 ...

Page 2: ...tibility 13 4 2 Remove front cover 14 4 3 Mounting the head end station 14 Wall mounting 15 Mounting in a 19 cabinet 16 5 Installing a cassette 17 6 Power supply 18 6 1 SAT IF input distributor 18 6 2 Connecting peripheral devices 18 6 3 Power supply unit PSU 18 7 Connecting the head end station 19 7 1 Potential equalisation PE 19 7 2 Connecting the SAT IF input distributor 19 Overview 19 Connecti...

Page 3: ...ation 28 Activating system information 29 System information control unit 29 Perform settings 29 Call up information about the head end station 29 System information output collector 30 System information temperature 30 System information number of the head end station 31 System information clock frequency 31 Setting the RF output level of the cassettes 31 Setting the RF output level of the head e...

Page 4: ...intained even during fluctuations in climatic conditions Make sure there is a minimum space at wall mounting 50 cm above and below at mounting in a 19 cabinet 20 cm above and below as well as 10 cm behind To avoid too strong heating of the head end stations it is not admissible to mount them one upon the other without using thermic precautions e g permanently air recirculation ventilation heat def...

Page 5: ...circuits To ensure electromagnetic compatibility make sure all connections are tight and that the covers are screwed on securely No liability is accepted for damage caused by faulty connections or inap propriate handling of the device Electronic devices should never be disposed of in the household rubbish In accordance with directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and the European Council f...

Page 6: ...e Performing works Danger by electrical shock General note 2 2 Scope of delivery 1 STC 816 head end station without cassettes 1 Brief assembly instructions 1 Ferrite sleeve 1 Power cord strain relief 2 3 Available accessories For cassettes and accessories see website www mygss eu ...

Page 7: ... RS 232 socket data interface for software update and remote maintenance SAT IF input distributor 2 Data of one SAT IF input distributor Frequency range 950 2150 MHz SAT IF inputs 2 F sockets SAT IF loop through output 1 F socket SAT IF outputs 6 4 F sockets Input output impedance 75 Ω Decoupling of the outputs 20 dB Tap loss 1 6 see page 8 9 14 dB Through loss 8 dB Tap loss 1 4 see page 8 9 12 dB...

Page 8: ...use them to distribute the reception levels each over 4 or 6 outputs Using the loop through output enables you to distribute reception level 1 over the 10 outputs for each SAT IF input distributor The F sockets of both reception levels are coloured Basic signal pattern 9 12 dB 9 14 dB 8 dB Unused loop through outputs must be terminated with the resistors supplied The power supply in the head end s...

Page 9: ...he number of the head end station The display also supports dialogue guidance when programming the head end station Use the buttons of the control unit to program the head end sta tion You can also use the PSW 1000 software and the HRCU 8 RCU 1 management unit to program the head end station The RS 232 interface of the control unit enables you to use a PC or a note book and the BE Flash software t...

Page 10: ...ws 3 Cassette slots 1 8 4 Outputs of the SAT IF input distributors 5 Cover with openings for cable terminals To maintain compliance with the EMC regulations the head end sta tion must not be operated without this cover The rectangular openings are affected to mount RJ45 cable termi nals 7 Control unit K Type label ...

Page 11: ... 9 Inputs of the SAT IF input distributors 0 SAT IF loop through outputs RF output of the head end station Fig 4 Mains connector Distributor for LNB operating voltage Openings for the strain relief of the mains connection cable Openings for the potential equalisation screw ...

Page 12: ...ning for the securing screw Openings for mounting screws wall mounting 3 3 Control unit Fig 6 LC display Control to set the contrast of the LC display 9 pin D SUB socket to update the operating software to connect the HRCU 8 RCU 1 management unit Control buttons control panel Operation display ...

Page 13: ... Fig 8 According to figure 8 insert the required number of standard cable termi nals in the openings provided in the front of the head end station fig 2 5 page 10 Tighten the nuts on the cable terminals until the teeth on the lock washers have penetrated the exterior coating and a good connection is made between the housing and the cable terminals To maintain compliance with the EMC regulations th...

Page 14: ...g heating of the head end stations it is not admissible to mount them one upon the other without using thermic precautions e g permanently air recirculation ventilation heat deflectors etc Ensure that the mounting area can support the weight of the head end station there is an adequate ventilation the permissible ambient temperature will be maintained the mounting position is dry and protected aga...

Page 15: ...and above is minimum 50 cm The distance of the upper holes is 413 mm 413 mm 30 mm 30 mm Fig 9 Screw in the upper mounting screws at the position whished mount the head end station and mark the position for the locking screw Remove the head end station and attach the hole for the locking screw Mount the head end station and fix it with the locking screw ...

Page 16: ...ntilators is to be ensured If the maximum ambient temperature inside the cabinet exceeds 50 C a thermo switch with reclose inhibition must auto matically disconnect the system from the mains power supply Position the head end station in the cabinet so that there is a minimum free space of 20 cm above and below as well as 10 cm behind 50 25 15 35 20 30 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 26 5 cm 26 5 cm 26 5 c...

Page 17: ...ket S S 3 Fig 10 Remove the fastening screws S of an unoccupied slot 3 from the bracket of the head end station Insert the cassette in this slot and push it into the housing Align the cassette according to the connections in the board and the RF col lector and press it firmly into place in the head end station Fasten the cassette with the screws S ...

Page 18: ...l output current for all LNBs connected must not exceed 1 A V W X Y Fig 11 Fig 12 6 2 Connecting peripheral devices Via connector W fig 11 peripheral devices can supplied with power 12 V max 1 A Connect peripheral devices via external fuses only 6 3 Power supply unit PSU The PSU of the head end station is especially magnetically shielded When exchanging or replacing the PSU please make sure that i...

Page 19: ... G fig 13 of the PE con nection terminal fig 4 and fasten the PE wire with the screw H securely Connect the PE connection terminal to a PE rail supplied by customer using the PE wire 7 2 Connecting the SAT IF input distributor Overview E A B D C F Fig 14 A LNB power connection D Input 1 B Input 2 E Outputs of input 1 D C Loop through output of F Outputs of input 2 B input 1 D with terminating resi...

Page 20: ... cassettes Using two reception levels factory settings Connect inputs B and D of the SAT IF input distributor fig 14 to the LNBs Terminate loop through output C fig 14 using the terminating resistor supplied Using one reception level loop through operation Connect input D of the SAT IF input distributor fig 14 to the LNB Connect loop through output C to input B using a RF cable made on site 7 3 Co...

Page 21: ...regulations it is necessary to route the power cord through the supplied ferrite sleeve Mount the ferrite sleeve as near as possible to the housing of the head end station fig 16b Fig 16b Open the ferrite sleeve Make a loop in the power cord and lay the loop inside the ferrite sleeve as shown in fig 17 Close the ferrite sleeve fig 18 Connect the power cord of the head end station to the mains sock...

Page 22: ...he menus set values initiate actions selects sub menus scrolls backward through the menus saves all entries 9 2 Menu items The key pad on the head end station is used to scroll through the menus The two line display of the control unit then shows the menus The parameters and functions to be set are underlined Use the key to select the following main menu items System information Output level of th...

Page 23: ...cuit to connect the control unit s RS 232 interface and the PC 9 pin D SUB socket 9 pin D SUB plug 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Fig 19 Start the BE Flash software and update the software of the control unit 10 2 Updating the software via second control unit In this type of update the current version of the software in one control unit master is transferred to the control unit you want to up...

Page 24: ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 kΩ Fig 21 Switch on the head end station Wait for the Update Mode message of the master control unit and press button on this unit The software of the slave control unit is replaced by the master con trol unit s software After the message Update Mode OK appears switch off the head end station Remove the connection cable between the slave and mas...

Page 25: ... it to the 15 pin D SUB socket of the head end station Connect snap in hook in the direction opposite that of arrow 1 11 Programming 11 1 Preparation Connect the test receiver to the test output of the head end station Set the RF output data of the cassettes used In the following software version 44 is described The latest ver sion of this assembling instructions can be found in the internet at ww...

Page 26: ...3 dB STATION 001 NUMBER BOX LEVEL LEVEL Bx 1 6 dB 0 25 dB 0 6 dB Bx 1 Bx 12 SYSTEM OFF MODEM ON OFF INFO V 1 SYSTEM Output Coll SYSTEM Clock INFO 14 7 MHz C F INFO 21 C SYSTEM Temp INFO 001 SYSTEM Station Nr 14 7 MHz o 16 0 MHz Abhängig von der verwendeten Taktfrequenz Dependent on the clock frequency used SYSTEM MAX 68 C INFO 84 C Page 27 Page 27 ...

Page 27: ...ed ATTENTION Temp 1 68 C A M SYSTEM MAX 68 C INFO 84 C INFO 21 C SYSTEM Temp Angezeigte Maximaltemperatur z B 68 C löschen t 3 s Deleting maximum temperature e g 68 C displayed t 3 sec Aktuelle Temperatur Current temperature Page 26 A M B STATION 001 NUMBER SYSTEM OFF MODEM ON OFF SYSTEM PASSWORD SECURE 0000 Page 26 ...

Page 28: ...ny menu Any entries that have not been saved are reset to the previous settings Entries in the menus can be saved by pressing the key You are taken back to the Activating system information menu item Switch on the head end station Ein On BE Remote please wait V 45 t 10 s t 10 s The display shows the software version of the head end station e g V 45 The processor reads the cassettes data approx 10 ...

Page 29: ... also can be called up from the stand by mode of the display System information control unit This menu shows the software version of the control unit e g V 45 SYSTEM BE Remote INFO V 45 Perform settings Press the button The Setting the RF output level of the cassettes BOX LEVEL is activated Continue on page 31 Call up information about the head end station Press the button following information me...

Page 30: ...head end station Additionally the temperature display can be switched from degree Celsius to degree Fahren heit and the highest inner temperatures recorded to date can be displayed INFO 21 C SYSTEM Temp SYSTEM MAX 68 C INFO 84 C Using the buttons set the temperature display wished To activate the highest inner temperatures press the button Press the button again to return to the previous menu Pres...

Page 31: ...unit The frequency can be 14 7 or 16 0 MHz SYSTEM Clock INFO 14 7 MHz Press the button The Setting the RF output level of the cassettes BOX LEVEL menu is activated Pressing the button you return to the System information control unit SYSTEM INFO BE Remote menu page 29 Setting the RF output level of the cassettes This menu allows to select the cassettes one after the other and set their RF output l...

Page 32: ...he cable system STATION LEVEL LEVEL 3 dB Set the RF output level of the head end station using the buttons 0 6 dB Press the button The Setting the consecutive number of the head end station STATION NUMBER menu is activated Setting the consecutive number of the head end station If several head end stations are used in a cable system the head end stations must get a consecutive number to identify th...

Page 33: ...g the buttons switch on the modem mode ON or if necessary switch it OFF If no modem is found NOT FOUND is displayed Press the button The Setting the password SYSTEM SECURE menu is activated Setting the password In this menu the access to the software of the control unit and the cassettes can be refused SYSTEM PASSWORD SECURE 0000 Use the buttons to place the cursor under the digits to be set for t...

Page 34: ...n the display instead of the BE Remote standby display In this operating state the menus for the cassettes and operating unit are locked To be able to access the menus for the cassettes and operating unit the software needs to be unlocked The cause of the excess temperature must be determined and the appropriate corrective measures taken for the head end station to operate smoothly again e g addit...

Page 35: ...d the software You can also select the current inner temperature SYSTEM MAX 68 C INFO 84 C INFO 21 C SYSTEM Temp Press the button to select the current inner temperature e g 21 C Press the button again to return to the previous menu Press and hold down the button for at least 3 seconds to delete the acti vation temperature e g 68 C The current inner temperature appears Press the button The setting...

Page 36: ... the cable connections Cinch RF connectors using an ap propriate open ended spanner Hang the front cover into the mounting screws 2 Tighten the mounting screws Attach the locking screws 1 and tighten it 2 2 1 To avoid disturbances and problems in reception in the connected cable net work it is absolutely necessary to adjust the output level of the complete re ceiving installation to the necessary ...

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