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Maintenance
ENSURE AC POWER INPUT IS COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED BEFORE ACCESSING
ANY INTERNAL COMPONENTS
The STX FM transmitter series is designed to provide a low power cost effective solution for the
FM broadcast market. Use this document as an all-inclusive technical resource for the STX
transmitter.
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Other Documents
For electronic copies of these and other Broadcast Electronics technical documentation please
visit http://www.bdcast.com/information-center/.
In addition to this main manual, check the web site for Application Guides such as the STX CPE
Software Update Application Guide 597-4200 for software and firmware update details.
Clean Air Filters and Check Fans
STX Generation II systems come standard with snapped washable air filters for each system
module. Air filter cleaning should be a part of regular system maintenance. Main Power Supply
540-0016-007
Power Supply Assembly, 53VDC 2kW
Phillips Screwdriver
1.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws securing the power supply cover plate and
remove the plate by swinging it out.
Low Voltage Power Supply
(See figures below for BE part number) Low Voltage Power Supply Assembly
Phillips Screwdriver
Low voltage power supplies produce DC that is +/-12V or less. These power supplies run low
power PA stages, fans, and logic boards. Main assemblies have three of these power supplies
each, add-on assemblies have two each, and combiner Identify the power supply to replace:
1.
Disconnect AC and DC cable harnesses.
Combiner Fan
380-9006-001
1
Counter-rotating fan, 12V DC with connector
402-0001
2
Ty-wrap
Side Cutters
Phillips Screwdriver
1.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the combiner assembly top cover.