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1 Notes about safety and hazards ..................................................................4
2 General information ....................................................................................6

2.1 Meaning of the symbols used ..........................................................6

2.2 Scope of delivery ..........................................................................6

2.3 Available accessories .....................................................................6

2.4 Technical data ...............................................................................7

2.5 Description ...................................................................................8

3 Overview ....................................................................................................9

3.1 Front cover ...................................................................................9

3.2 Connectors and components ...........................................................9

Front view / side view (type label) ......................................................9

View from below .........................................................................10

Rear view ...................................................................................10

3.3 Control unit .................................................................................11

Power supply units .......................................................................11

4 Installing the head-end station ...................................................................12

4.1 Remove front cover ......................................................................12

4.2 Mounting the head-end station ......................................................12

Wall mounting ............................................................................13

Mounting in a 19" cabinet ...........................................................14

5 Installing a cassette ...................................................................................15
6 Connecting the head-end station ................................................................16

7.1 Potential equalisation (PE) .............................................................16

6.2 EMC regulations (electromagnetic compatibility) ..............................16

6.3 Connecting RF output of the head-end station ..................................17

6.4 Power supplies/Mains connection .................................................17

Operating status indicators, alarm tone ..........................................18

Replacing a power supply ............................................................18

Internal power supplies ................................................................19

LNB power supply ..................................................................19

Connecting peripheral devices .................................................19

7 Setting the contrast of the display ...............................................................20
8 The control panel at a glance .....................................................................21

8.1 Control panel ..............................................................................21

8.2 Menu items .................................................................................21

Summary of Contents for STC 816 R

Page 1: ...lish CLASS KLASSE Head End Station GSS Grundig SAT Systems GmbH Beuthener Strasse 43 D 90471 Nuremberg Phone 49 0 911 703 8877 Fax 49 0 911 703 9210 E mail info gss de Internet http www gss de en STC 816 R ...

Page 2: ... 4 1 Remove front cover 12 4 2 Mounting the head end station 12 Wall mounting 13 Mounting in a 19 cabinet 14 5 Installing a cassette 15 6 Connecting the head end station 16 7 1 Potential equalisation PE 16 6 2 EMC regulations electromagnetic compatibility 16 6 3 Connecting RF output of the head end station 17 6 4 Power supplies Mains connection 17 Operating status indicators alarm tone 18 Replacin...

Page 3: ...formation about the head end station 28 System information output collector 29 System information temperature 29 System information number of the head end station 30 System information clock frequency 30 Setting the RF output level of the cassettes 30 Setting the RF output level of the head end station 31 Setting the consecutive number of the head end station 31 Activating the modem connection 32 ...

Page 4: ...by an authorised electrician The head end station should only be installed in a room where the permissi ble ambient temperature range 0 C and 50 C can be maintained 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...

Page 5: ...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 You can obtain additional information from the Planning handbook bro chure which can be found on the website http www gss de en under the Service category Electronic devices should nev...

Page 6: ...e Performing works Danger by electrical shock General note 2 2 Scope of delivery 1 STC 816 R head end station without cassettes 1 DVD assembly instructions 1 Brief assembly instructions 2 Power cords 2 3 Available accessories For cassettes and accessories see website www gss de en ...

Page 7: ...age 12 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 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 Ω Return lo...

Page 8: ...ted to 2 x 4 6 outputs The cassettes RF output signals are accumulated in a programmable RF output collector and then directed to the RF output When the head end station is shipped from the factory the default setting for the RF output level of the output collector is 3 dB You can use the software of the control unit to program the master output level of the head end station The software version o...

Page 9: ... end sta tion must not be operated without this front cover 3 2 Connectors and components Front view side view type label Fig 2 2 2 4 5 2 2 3 6 K W 7 2 Mounting screws for front cover 3 Cassette slots 1 8 4 6 Cover for cable terminals To maintain compliance with the EMC regulations the head end sta tion must not be operated without this cover ...

Page 10: ...ributor or LAN terminals 6 Openings for cable terminals 7 Control unit W Connector for peripheral devices 12 V max 1 A K Type label View from below Fig 3 0 8 9 8 RF output of the head end station 9 Distributor for LNB operating voltage 0 Potential equalisation screw Rear view Fig 4 Opening for the securing screw Openings for mounting screws wall mounting ...

Page 11: ... 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 Standby voltage indicator Power supply units Fig 6 Socket for mains cable Reset button On off switch Operating voltage indicator LED Locking screw ...

Page 12: ...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 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...

Page 13: ... and above is minimum 50 cm The distance of the upper holes is 413 mm Fig 8 413 mm 30 mm 30 mm 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 14: ... aeration e g by means of ventilators 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 Fig 9 50 25 15 35 20 30 20 cm 26 5 c...

Page 15: ...cket Fig 10 S S 3 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 16: ...ility To comply with the current EMC regulations it is necessary to connect the lines leading in and out of the head end station e g Cinch RF using standard ca ble terminals Fig 12 According to figure 8 insert the required number of standard cable terminals in the openings provided in the front of the head end station fig 2 4 6 page 9 Tighten the nuts on the cable terminals until the teeth on the ...

Page 17: ...ins connection Use only the mains cables supplied They are part of the approval and must only be replaced by an original spare part Fig 14 Connect both power supplies via the attached power cords to mains sockets By the two standby power supplies the control unit is supplied with voltage For a complete disconnection from the mains the mains plug must be pulled out ...

Page 18: ...larm tone sounds until the reset button is pressed Fig 14 page 17 In addition the following message is displayed POWER SUPPLY DC fault If both power supplies are defective or switched off the following message is displayed POWER SUPPLY AC DC fault The alarm tone and the fault indicators can only be emitted as long as the standby voltage is present Replacing a power supply A power supply can be rep...

Page 19: ... the connectors Y of the power distributor Fig 15 The total output current for all LNBs connected must not exceed 1 A Fig 15 Y Connecting peripheral devices Via connector W Fig 2 page 9 peripheral devices can be supplied with power 12 V max 1 A Connect peripheral devices exclusively via external fuses ...

Page 20: ... 20 STC 816 R 7 Setting the contrast of the display Adjust the contrast of the display using the controller ...

Page 21: ... values and trigger actions MULTI selects presets M saves all entries 8 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 the cassettes Output level of the head e...

Page 22: ...n 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 For PCs with USB connector without serial interface we recom mend the DeLOCK USB 2 0 to Serial adapter Product No 61460 Start the BE Flash software and update the software of the control unit 9 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 t...

Page 23: ...r 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 kΩ 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 maste...

Page 24: ...t 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 45 is described The latest ver sion of this assembling instructions can be found in the internet at w...

Page 25: ... 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 26: ...yed A M B STATION 001 NUMBER SYSTEM OFF MODEM ON OFF SYSTEM PASSWORD SECURE 0000 Page 26 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 ...

Page 27: ...any 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 28: ...are 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 BErem INFO V 45 Perform settings Press the button The Setting the RF output level of the cassettes BOX LEVEL is activated Continue on page 30 Call up information about the head end station Press the button following information men...

Page 29: ... 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 Pre...

Page 30: ... 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 28 Setting the RF output level of the cassettes This menu allows to select the cassettes one after the other and set their RF output ...

Page 31: ...the 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 t...

Page 32: ...ng 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 ...

Page 33: ...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 additio...

Page 34: ...or and 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 se...

Page 35: ...000 it is possible to check the condition of the power supplies and if necessary to switch off and on all cassettes of the station reset Establish a connection to the head end station via the PSW 1000 and read in the data If a power supply error is present the following message blinks in the lower left section of the main window Open window Redundant Power Supply by clicking on button or via menu ...

Page 36: ...ltage is present via the sec ond power supply If Power ERROR is displayed both power supplies are defective switched off the station is out of order Restart the cassettes of a station reset Via the supply voltages of the cassettes can be switched OFF and ON again The power supply of the control unit is retained Activate check box OFF and transmit the command to the station using button The supply ...

Page 37: ...ller Access for this menu is only possible via this button The setting of the output level of cassettes is possible from the control units software version V44 BE Remote on Click to button an Adjust the output level of the station via buttons to the desired value 0 6dB Adjust the output level of the corresponding cassette via the corresponding buttons to the desired value 25 0dB Activate the check...

Page 38: ...n 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...

Page 39: ... 39 STC 816 R Declaration of CE conformity ...

Page 40: ...Alterations reserved Technical data E O E by GSS GmbH V45 27012014 Service Phone 49 0 911 703 2221 Fax 49 0 911 703 2326 Email service gss de ...

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