ASTRO X-8 twin User manual

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X
X-8 twin
Operating instructions
8
X
X-8 twin
Operating instructions

2
Figures
X-8 twin Base Unit without Cards
Interlocking device
power supply
Slots
2 temperature
regulated fans
The X-8 is CE certified and complies with all relevant EN standards.
Changes and printing errors reserved. Version: August 2005.
Mounting bracket
2
Figures
X-8 twin Base Unit without Cards
Interlocking device
power supply
Slots
2 temperature
regulated fans
The X-8 is CE certified and complies with all relevant EN standards.
Changes and printing errors reserved. Version: August 2005.
Mounting bracket

Must be observed: Hazard and safety information . . . . . . 3
Figure of X-8 twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1 Pictographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Hazard and safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Opening the housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Potential equalization and grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Preparing the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Changing thepower supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 LNB remote supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Configuration of X-8 twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1 Setting bus address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 Installing plug-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1
Cards with SAT tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.2 Cards for terrestrial conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.3 (De-) Modulator cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.4 Uninstalling plug-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6 Configuration of all plug-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7 Level adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8 Configuration SAT-distribution board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/10
9 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13/14
Contents 1 Pictographs and safety information
3
1Pictographs and safety information
Pictographs are icons with specific meanings. The follo-
wing pictographs are used in the installation and opera-
ting instructions:
Warns about situations in which there is danger of lethal
injury due to hazardous electrical voltage and non-com-
pliance with these instructions.
Warns about various hazards to health, environment and
materials.
This is a general information symbol.
Recycling: All of our packaging materials (packaging,
identification sheet, plastic foil and bag) are fully recyclable.
Electronic equipment is not household waste – in accordan-
ce with directive 200/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 27th January 2003 on
used electrical and electronic equipment, it must be disposed
of properly. At the end of its service life, take this unit for dis-
posal at a relevant official collection point.
2 Hazard and safety information
2.1 Installation instructions
The device may be installed only in dry rooms and on
vertical surfaces.
Installation location: indoors
The device can be fastened to the wall using the supplied
mounting materials.
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Must be observed: Hazard and safety information . . . . . . 3
Figure of X-8 twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1 Pictographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Hazard and safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Opening the housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Potential equalization and grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Preparing the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Changing thepower supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 LNB remote supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Configuration of X-8 twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1 Setting bus address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 Installing plug-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1
Cards with SAT tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.2 Cards for terrestrial conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.3 (De-) Modulator cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.4 Uninstalling plug-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6 Configuration of all plug-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7 Level adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8Configuration SAT-distribution board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/10
9 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13/14
Contents 1 Pictographs and safety information
3
1 Pictographs and safety information
Pictographs are icons with specific meanings. The follo-
wing pictographs are used in the installation and opera-
ting instructions:
Warns about situations in which there is danger of lethal
injury due to hazardous electrical voltage and non-com-
pliance with these instructions.
Warns about various hazards to health, environment and
materials.
This is a general information symbol.
Recycling: All of our packaging materials (packaging,
identification sheet, plastic foil and bag) are fully recyclable.
Electronic equipment is not household waste – in accordan-
ce with directive 200/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 27th January 2003 on
used electrical and electronic equipment, it must be disposed
of properly. At the end of its service life, take this unit for dis-
posal at a relevant official collection point.
2 Hazard and safety information
2.1 Installation instructions
The device may be installed only in dry rooms and on
vertical surfaces.
Installation location: indoors
The device can be fastened to the wall using the supplied
mounting materials.
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Because of fire hazard due to lightening, it is recommen-
ded that all mechanical parts (e.g. V16, equipotential bus-
bars, distributors, etc.) are mounted on non-combustible
underlays. Combustible materials include wooden beams,
wooden boards, plastics, etc.
2.2 Opening the housing
Before opening the housing:
Be sure to disconnect the power plug.
(Be careful when doing maintenance work on the power
supply unit. There is also danger of injury after disconnec-
ting the power supply due to electrically live elements.)
Do not service during thunder storms.
Opening the device must be done only by authorized per-
sonnel according to the national regulations, or by sending
the device to ASTRO with an exact description of the fault.
Replace the power cables only with an original part power
cable.
Replace fuses only with those of the same type, value and
melt characteristics.
Important:
DIN VDE 0701 Part 1 and 200, servicing; EN 50 083 Part
1, safety requirements
4
The device must not come into contact with splashing or dripping
water. Containers with liquid must not be placed on the device.
If there is condensation, wait until the device is completely dry.
The device generates heat which must be able to escape. It
is therefore important that the vents are never covered. The
accumulation of heat negatively influences the service life of
the device and is a source of danger.
The specified minimum distances (at least 30 cm above and
below) must be strictly observed. This applies above all
when several devices are installed one over the other. By
means of appropriate measures (e.g. the use of a specially
designed air flow unit), the minimum distance between devi-
ces can be reduced if required.
The permitted ambient temperature is 0...50°C. Installation
in unventilated cabinets or alcoves is not permitted.
Installation is permitted only in rooms which maintain the
permitted ambient temperature even in changing climatic
conditions.
Warning: When the device is installed in places such as
storage areas and roof trusses, it must be ensured that the
permitted ambient temperature is maintained.
If auxiliary fans are used for convection, it must be ensured
that in the event of fan failure the device is disconnected
from the power supply by means of appropriated measures
in order to prevent damage to the device.
2 Hazard and safety information 2 Hazard and safety information
Because of fire hazard due to lightening, it is recommen-
ded that all mechanical parts (e.g. V16, equipotential bus-
bars, distributors, etc.) are mounted on non-combustible
underlays. Combustible materials include wooden beams,
wooden boards, plastics, etc.
2.2 Opening the housing
Before opening the housing:
Be sure to disconnect the power plug.
(Be careful when doing maintenance work on the power
supply unit. There is also danger of injury after disconnec-
ting the power supply due to electrically live elements.)
Do not service during thunder storms.
Opening the device must be done only by authorized per-
sonnel according to the national regulations, or by sending
the device to ASTRO with an exact description of the fault.
Replace the power cables only with an original part power
cable.
Replace fuses only with those of the same type, value and
melt characteristics.
Important:
DIN VDE 0701 Part 1 and 200, servicing; EN 50 083 Part
1, safety requirements
4
The device must not come into contact with splashing or dripping
water. Containers with liquid must not be placed on the device.
If there is condensation, wait until the device is completely dry.
The device generates heat which must be able to escape. It
is therefore important that the vents are never covered. The
accumulation of heat negatively influences the service life of
the device and is a source of danger.
The specified minimum distances (at least 30 cm above and
below) must be strictly observed. This applies above all
when several devices are installed one over the other. By
means of appropriate measures (e.g. the use of a specially
designed air flow unit), the minimum distance between devi-
ces can be reduced if required.
The permitted ambient temperature is 0...50°C. Installation
in unventilated cabinets or alcoves is not permitted.
Installation is permitted only in rooms which maintain the
permitted ambient temperature even in changing climatic
conditions.
Warning: When the device is installed in places such as
storage areas and roof trusses, it must be ensured that the
permitted ambient temperature is maintained.
If auxiliary fans are used for convection, it must be ensured
that in the event of fan failure the device is disconnected
from the power supply by means of appropriated measures
in order to prevent damage to the device.
2 Hazard and safety information 2 Hazard and safety information

2.3 Potential equalization and grounding
The proper grounding and installation of the system must com-
ply with EN 50 083 Part 1.
The power supply may be operated only in devices for which the-
se power supplies have been approved and, due to high dischar-
ge current, only in power supply networks with a protected (gro-
unded) circuit system (TN systems in compliance with EN
60950).
Regulations in compliance with EN 50083 Part 1 and national regu-
lations concerning IT/TT power supply networks must be observed.
Operation without equipment grounding conduction, device
grounding or device potential equalization is not permitted
3 Preparing the base unit
3.1 Mounting bracket
Fasten the supplied mounting bracket either on the front panel
(19" installation, Fig. 1) or rear panel (wall mounting, Fig. 2).
5
To do this, place bracket slots over the fittings on the
base unit, push to the top and fasten securely with the
middle screw.
3.2 Changing the power supply
Warning:
Installation work on the power supply unit may be per-
formed only if the power plug is disconnected.
The power supply
unit (power supply
carrier) is secured
with outside screws
and screws at two
points inside.
These have to be
loosened for dein-
stallation.
(Fig. 3+4)
3 Preparing the base unit 3 Preparing the base unit
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
2.3 Potential equalization and grounding
The proper grounding and installation of the system must com-
ply with EN 50 083 Part 1.
The power supply may be operated only in devices for which the-
se power supplies have been approved and, due to high dischar-
ge current, only in power supply networks with a protected (gro-
unded) circuit system (TN systems in compliance with EN
60950).
Regulations in compliance with EN 50083 Part 1 and national regu-
lations concerning IT/TT power supply networks must be observed.
Operation without equipment grounding conduction, device
grounding or device potential equalization is not permitted
3 Preparing the base unit
3.1 Mounting bracket
Fasten the supplied mounting bracket either on the front panel
(19" installation, Fig. 1) or rear panel (wall mounting, Fig. 2).
5
To do this, place bracket slots over the fittings on the
base unit, push to the top and fasten securely with the
middle screw.
3.2 Changing the power supply
Warning:
Installation work on the power supply unit may be per-
formed only if the power plug is disconnected.
The power supply
unit (power supply
carrier) is secured
with outside screws
and screws at two
points inside.
These have to be
loosened for dein-
stallation.
(Fig. 3+4)
3 Preparing the base unit 3 Preparing the base unit
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4

When uninstalling,
it’s best first to
remove the plug-in
cards at slot 1 and
slot 8 using the
plug-in card remo-
val tool.
To press out the
power supply unit
carriers, the plug-in
card removal tool is alternately placed on the nuts
on the side and pressed. This releases the plug
contacts of the power supply carrier from the base.
(see Fig. 5).
(See also Chapter 5 Installing plug-in cards.)
3.3 LNB-remote supply
When using the internal
SAT-distribution, the
LNB remote power sup-
ply can be switched on
for up to four of the five
possible SAT-inputs
(each max. 250 mA,
short-circuit proof). On
the mainboard, there are
four jumpers between
card slot four and five
with which the remote power supply can be activated for
each of the inputs. SAT-inputs with the option for LNB remo-
te powering: input 5 (jumper position 16), input 6 (jumper
position 15), input 7 (jumper position 13) and input 8 (jumper
position 11). The numbers of the remote powered inputs can
be different, depending on the customers’ cable settings. The
input B (Eingang B) of the upper distributor has no option for
remote powering.
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3 Preparing the base unit 4 Configuration X-8 twin
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
4 Configuration X-8 twin
Apply mains voltage and connect KC 3.
The following display appears:
Line 2 displays the software status of the mainboard
processor. Pressing "1" selects German.
Select the next menu with the arrow key.
The X-8 parameters are displayed.
4.1 Setting bus address
If several base devices (V16, X-8 twin and X5-twin) are
to be linked by means of the bus system, all connected
devices must be set to different bus addresses.
A bus controller (BC 1 or BC 2) is absolutely neces-
sary in order to use the bus system.
Select line 2 with the ↑or ↓arrow key. Use the ←or →
arrow key to set the bus address (1-241).
This setting can also be made with the ASTRO HE
programming software. When doing so, it must be
ensured that only the base device to be set is
connected to the PC directly or via the bus system.
4.2 Temperature
The current temperature (mainboard surface) is
displayed in line 3.
ASTRO X-8
Version X.XX
1= deutsch
(next <>)
X-8 Parameter
Bus adress XXX
TemperatureXX°C
When uninstalling,
it’s best first to
remove the plug-in
cards at slot 1 and
slot 8 using the
plug-in card remo-
val tool.
To press out the
power supply unit
carriers, the plug-in
card removal tool is alternately placed on the nuts
on the side and pressed. This releases the plug
contacts of the power supply carrier from the base.
(see Fig. 5).
(See also Chapter 5 Installing plug-in cards.)
3.3 LNB-remote supply
When using the internal
SAT-distribution, the
LNB remote power sup-
ply can be switched on
for up to four of the five
possible SAT-inputs
(each max. 250 mA,
short-circuit proof). On
the mainboard, there are
four jumpers between
card slot four and five
with which the remote power supply can be activated for
each of the inputs. SAT-inputs with the option for LNB remo-
te powering: input 5 (jumper position 16), input 6 (jumper
position 15), input 7 (jumper position 13) and input 8 (jumper
position 11). The numbers of the remote powered inputs can
be different, depending on the customers’ cable settings. The
input B (Eingang B) of the upper distributor has no option for
remote powering.
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3 Preparing the base unit 4 Configuration X-8 twin
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
4 Configuration X-8 twin
Apply mains voltage and connect KC 3.
The following display appears:
Line 2 displays the software status of the mainboard
processor. Pressing "1" selects German.
Select the next menu with the arrow key.
The X-8 parameters are displayed.
4.1 Setting bus address
If several base devices (V16, X-8 twin and X5-twin) are
to be linked by means of the bus system, all connected
devices must be set to different bus addresses.
A bus controller (BC 1 or BC 2) is absolutely neces-
sary in order to use the bus system.
Select line 2 with the ↑or ↓arrow key. Use the ←or →
arrow key to set the bus address (1-241).
This setting can also be made with the ASTRO HE
programming software. When doing so, it must be
ensured that only the base device to be set is
connected to the PC directly or via the bus system.
4.2 Temperature
The current temperature (mainboard surface) is
displayed in line 3.
ASTRO X-8
Version X.XX
1= deutsch
(next <>)
X-8 Parameter
Bus adress XXX
TemperatureXX°C

Single cards
Plug in the card. Connect the tuner connection cable of
the tuner with the output of the SAT distributor, which car-
ries the required polarization.
5.2 5.3 Cards for terrestrial conversion
Because the SAT distribution board is suitable exclusively for
SAT intermediate frequencies (950-2150 MHz), the inputs
from terrestrial cards (e.g. X-TU 860, X-twin FM, X-FM ampli-
fiers or X-DVB-T/Pal) must be fed in via external inputs.
Remove the nut screwed onto the connection cable and remo-
ve the washer. Plug in the card. Remove the plastic cover of
the required external input. Install the F-connector of the
connection cable in the required external input hole (Fig. 9)
5.3 (De-) Modulator cards
Install the D-sub connectors supplied with the card in the
provided feedthroughs (Fig. 10) after previously breaking
out the pre-punched metal covers.
Plug in the card. Connect the 6-pin post connector in
accordance with the operating instructions of the
plug-in card.
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5 Installing plug-in cards
Lift out and remove the
interlocking device by lightly
pressing to the right (Fig. 7).
It’s a good idea to place the
bar on top of the X-8 while
the card is being installed.
The connection labels speed
up correctly assigning, for
example, the SAT inputs.
Further, thanks to the identi-
fication of the connected
orbit positions and polarizati-
ons and the terrestrial anten-
nas, easy maintenance is ensured in the future.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Installing of plug-in cards only after disconnecting
the mains supply of the base unit!
5.1
Cards with SAT tuner
Twin cards
Ensure that all tuners (A and B) of
the plug-in cards to be installed
have a separate connection cable
(Fig. 8).
Remove any loop through cables or
distributor cables that are present
and install the supplied cable. Plug
in the card. Connect the tuner A
connection cable to the correspon-
ding output SATdistributor board.
Connect the tuner B connection
cable to the corresponding output of
the SAT distribution board.
5 Installing plug-in cards 5 Installing plug-in cards
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Single cards
Plug in the card. Connect the tuner connection cable of
the tuner with the output of the SAT distributor, which car-
ries the required polarization.
5.2 5.3 Cards for terrestrial conversion
Because the SAT distribution board is suitable exclusively for
SAT intermediate frequencies (950-2150 MHz), the inputs
from terrestrial cards (e.g. X-TU 860, X-twin FM, X-FM ampli-
fiers or X-DVB-T/Pal) must be fed in via external inputs.
Remove the nut screwed onto the connection cable and remo-
ve the washer. Plug in the card. Remove the plastic cover of
the required external input. Install the F-connector of the
connection cable in the required external input hole (Fig. 9)
5.3 (De-) Modulator cards
Install the D-sub connectors supplied with the card in the
provided feedthroughs (Fig. 10) after previously breaking
out the pre-punched metal covers.
Plug in the card. Connect the 6-pin post connector in
accordance with the operating instructions of the
plug-in card.
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5 Installing plug-in cards
Lift out and remove the
interlocking device by lightly
pressing to the right (Fig. 7).
It’s a good idea to place the
bar on top of the X-8 while
the card is being installed.
The connection labels speed
up correctly assigning, for
example, the SATinputs.
Further, thanks to the identi-
fication of the connected
orbit positions and polarizati-
ons and the terrestrial anten-
nas, easy maintenance is ensured in the future.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Installing of plug-in cards only after disconnecting
the mains supply of the base unit!
5.1
Cards with SAT tuner
Twin cards
Ensure that all tuners (A and B) of
the plug-in cards to be installed
have a separate connection cable
(Fig. 8).
Remove any loop through cables or
distributor cables that are present
and install the supplied cable. Plug
in the card. Connect the tuner A
connection cable to the correspon-
ding output SAT distributor board.
Connect the tuner B connection
cable to the corresponding output of
the SAT distribution board.
5 Installing plug-in cards 5 Installing plug-in cards
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10

5.4 Uninstalling plug-in cards
After disconnecting the cable connections, lift out the
plug-in cards with the supplied plug-in card removal
tool. Place the lever between the card and the alumi-
num frame and press down. This disconnects the plug
contacts of the card from the mainboard (Fig. 11).
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Installing of plug-in cards only after disconnecting
the mains supply of the base unit!
6 Configuration of all plug-in cards
Detailed information about setting the individual plug-
in cards is available in the supplied operating instruc-
tions.
7 Level adjustment
The optimal output level (measured at the output of the
base device) is as follows:
• 100 dBµV for PAL channels
• 90 dBµV for QAM channels
• 96 dBµV for radio (FM) channels
To enable the setting, the level regulators of the indivi-
dual plug-in cards are set accordingly (Fig. 12).
Note:
Under no circumstances should a skewed position be
set to compensate outgoing cable attenuation by means
of different level adjustments of the plug-in cards! For
this purpose use output coupling field U-901 (order no.
380 190) or VZN 8 (order no. 380 191).
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5 Installing plug-in cards 7 level adjustment
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Fig.11
Lever of the
card removal
tool in position
Fig.12 Level regulators
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5.4 Uninstalling plug-in cards
After disconnecting the cable connections, lift out the
plug-in cards with the supplied plug-in card removal
tool. Place the lever between the card and the alumi-
num frame and press down. This disconnects the plug
contacts of the card from the mainboard (Fig. 11).
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Installing of plug-in cards only after disconnecting
the mains supply of the base unit!
6 Configuration of all plug-in cards
Detailed information about setting the individual plug-
in cards is available in the supplied operating instruc-
tions.
7 Level adjustment
The optimal output level (measured at the output of the
base device) is as follows:
•100 dBµV for PAL channels
•90 dBµV for QAM channels
• 96 dBµV for radio (FM) channels
To enable the setting, the level regulators of the indivi-
dual plug-in cards are set accordingly (Fig. 12).
Note:
Under no circumstances should a skewed position be
set to compensate outgoing cable attenuation by means
of different level adjustments of the plug-in cards! For
this purpose use output coupling field U-901 (order no.
380 190) or VZN 8 (order no. 380 191).
8
5 Installing plug-in cards 7 level adjustment
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Fig.11
Lever of the
card removal
tool in position
Fig.12 Level regulators
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8Configuration SAT-distribution board
The SAT-distribution board of the X-8 offers several possibilities of configuration.
The delivery state of the SAT-distribution board looks as printed above, that means 3x (1 input “Eingang” to 7 outputs “Ausgang”)
and 1x (1 input “Eingang” in 4 outputs “Ausgang”).
Please note: input B of the upper distributor (XSF 32) has no option for remote powering!
Note: Not used loop-through outputs must be terminated (FUR 75, order no.: 610 770)
8 SAT-distribution board
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8 Configuration SAT-distribution board
The SAT-distribution board of the X-8 offers several possibilities of configuration.
The delivery state of the SAT-distribution board looks as printed above, that means 3x (1 input “Eingang” to 7 outputs “Ausgang”)
and 1x (1 input “Eingang” in 4 outputs “Ausgang”).
Please note: input B of the upper distributor (XSF 32) has no option for remote powering!
Note: Not used loop-through outputs must be terminated (FUR 75, order no.: 610 770)
8 SAT-distribution board
9
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8 SAT-distribution board
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Additional configuration example
The configuration example offers
1 x (1 input “Eingang” in 2 outputs “Ausgang”,
1 x (1 input “Eingang” in 9 outputs “Ausgang”) and
2 x (1 input “Eingang” in 7 outputs “Ausgang”).
Note: Not used loop-through outputs must be terminated!
Changes in the configuration should only be done via loop-through outputs of the upper splitter,
because a loop-through via
the outputs of each splitter causes a high attennuation!
8 SAT-distribution board
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Additional configuration example
The configuration example offers
1 x (1 input “Eingang” in 2 outputs “Ausgang”,
1 x (1 input “Eingang” in 9 outputs “Ausgang”) and
2 x (1 input “Eingang” in 7 outputs “Ausgang”).
Note: Not used loop-through outputs must be terminated!
Changes in the configuration should only be done via loop-through outputs of the upper splitter,
because a loop-through via the outputs of each splitter causes a high attennuation!

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Technical changes reserved.
technical specifications X-8 twin SAT processing, base unit without cards
XF… internal jumper cable
XF-450
X-8 Base unit
Supply voltage [V~/Hz] 230 / 50
EMC EN 50083 Pt 2 / A1 compliant
Permitted ambient temp. [°C] 0 … +50
Housing (H x W x D) [mm]
without mounting bracket 340 x 426 x 277 (19” / 7 HE Basis)
with front side mounting bracket 340 x 491 x 277
with rear mounting bracket 340 x 491 x 290 + 3 HE for air flow unit
Weight of X-8 base unit [kg] 9,6
Type XF-450 XF-700
Order no. 790 450 790 700
Length [mm] 450 700
Shielding [dB] > 90
Connections [Ω] 75, F-connecto
VAF
VAF Air flow unit for optimizing heat dissipation of the V16 with 19” installation (order no. 380 980)
Type VCP 14 VCP 15-2
Order no. 350 140 350 151
Length [mm] 1400 1400
Connections 15polig Sub-D-Jack/Scart-Jack 15polig Sub-D-Jack/Cinch/RCA
for card type X-A/V twin S X-A/V quad
VCP… Adapter Cable Adapter cable for connecting X… AV-cards
X-8 twin Basis
VCP 14
VCP 15-2
9 Technical specifications and accessories
11
Technical changes reserved.
technical specifications X-8 twin SAT processing, base unit without cards
XF… internal jumper cable
XF-450
X-8 Base unit
Supply voltage [V~/Hz] 230 / 50
EMC EN 50083 Pt 2 / A1 compliant
Permitted ambient temp. [°C] 0 … +50
Housing (H x W x D) [mm]
without mounting bracket 340 x 426 x 277 (19” / 7 HE Basis)
with front side mounting bracket 340 x 491 x 277
with rear mounting bracket 340 x 491 x 290 + 3 HE for air flow unit
Weight of X-8 base unit [kg] 9,6
Type XF-450 XF-700
Order no. 790 450 790 700
Length [mm] 450 700
Shielding [dB] > 90
Connections [Ω] 75, F-connecto
VAF
VAF Air flow unit for optimizing heat dissipation of the V16 with 19” installation (order no. 380 980)
Type VCP 14 VCP 15-2
Order no. 350 140 350 151
Length [mm] 1400 1400
Connections 15polig Sub-D-Jack/Scart-Jack 15polig Sub-D-Jack/Cinch/RCA
for card type X-A/V twin S X-A/V quad
VCP… Adapter Cable Adapter cable for connecting X… AV-cards
X-8 twin Basis
VCP 14
VCP 15-2

Accessories
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X-BC … Buscontroller
X- BC 1
The headend bus controller is for centrally setting all bus-capable headend devices via PC. Maintenance and
re-programming of already set up headends can be done via modem.
Operation is only possible with the HE programming software!
●Control of up to 240 bus-capable headend devices
●Can be individually set, from ring tone to call reception (i.e. parallel operation with other terminals is possible)
●8-digit identification code protects against unauthorized remote access
●Internal monitoring timer protects against excessive telephone charges (automatic hang-up if there is no communicati-
on within five minutes)
●Operating software can be updated via serial interface (i.e. software updates without installation work)
X-BC 2 – additional features
●Remote control via GSM modem
●Error messaging via SMS (alarm messaging to max. 3 phone numbers)
●10 time partitions can be set (for each time partition 6 switching times can be defined)
X- BC 1
X- BC 1 rearpanel
KC 3
Typ X-BC 1 X-BC 2
Order no. 330401 330400
Supply voltage [DC] 6 V through plug-in power supply unit (230V~/50Hz)
Current consumption [mA] 35
Permitted ambient temp. [°C] -15 … +50
KC 3 external programming unit for programming all setting parameters (order no.: 330 650)
Accessories
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X-BC … Buscontroller
X- BC 1
The headend bus controller is for centrally setting all bus-capable headend devices via PC. Maintenance and
re-programming of already set up headends can be done via modem.
Operation is only possible with the HE programming software!
●Control of up to 240 bus-capable headend devices
●Can be individually set, from ring tone to call reception (i.e. parallel operation with other terminals is possible)
●8-digit identification code protects against unauthorized remote access
●Internal monitoring timer protects against excessive telephone charges (automatic hang-up if there is no communicati-
on within five minutes)
●Operating software can be updated via serial interface (i.e. software updates without installation work)
X-BC 2 – additional features
●Remote control via GSM modem
●Error messaging via SMS (alarm messaging to max. 3 phone numbers)
●10 time partitions can be set (for each time partition 6 switching times can be defined)
X- BC 1
X- BC 1 rearpanel
KC 3
Typ X-BC 1 X-BC 2
Order no. 330401 330400
Supply voltage [DC] 6 V through plug-in power supply unit (230V~/50Hz)
Current consumption [mA] 35
Permitted ambient temp. [°C] -15 … +50
KC 3 external programming unit for programming all setting parameters (order no.: 330 650)

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The HE programming software (order no. 330 630) facilitates programming X-5, X-8, V16 headend systems with a PC or laptop computer. The user can
store all headend parameters in the office prior to commissioning, for example:
● received satellite
● SAT programs
● output channel
● program video and audio
parameters on PC or laptop
and save to storage media.
The user also has the option of remotely programming
and maintaining headend devices via modem. These
added features save the network operator service costs,
for example when changes occur in transponder assign-
ments. They mean rapid response in the event of pro-
cessing card failure (replacement signal switching).
The software supports the replacement signal
switching. To activate replacement signal switching, the
network operator only needs to select the “failed module”
and the “replacement module (redundancy).” Manually
reconfiguring the operating parameters for the redundan-
cy module is not required. The following processes are
performed automatically:
● deactivating (HF) the failed module.
● copying all operating parameters of the failed module to the redundancy module.
● activating (HF) the redundancy module.
HE - Programmiersoftware
Accessories
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The HE programming software (order no. 330 630) facilitates programming X-5, X-8, V16 headend systems with a PC or laptop computer. The user can
store all headend parameters in the office prior to commissioning, for example:
● received satellite
● SAT programs
● output channel
● program video and audio
parameters on PC or laptop
and save to storage media.
The user also has the option of remotely programming
and maintaining headend devices via modem. These
added features save the network operator service costs,
for example when changes occur in transponder assign-
ments. They mean rapid response in the event of pro-
cessing card failure (replacement signal switching).
The software supports the replacement signal
switching. To activate replacement signal switching, the
network operator only needs to select the “failed module”
and the “replacement module (redundancy).” Manually
reconfiguring the operating parameters for the redundan-
cy module is not required. The following processes are
performed automatically:
● deactivating (HF) the failed module.
● copying all operating parameters of the failed module to the redundancy module.
● activating (HF) the redundancy module.
HE - Programmiersoftware

With the HE programming software up to twenty X-5, X-
8, V16 headend devices can be saved in a configura-
tion file. From the menu item “Display unit” the user has
the option of accessing the program parameters of an
already existing headend and can then easily edit and
modify. Current program satellite assignments are
stored in their own ”SAT program files.” The user can
update and change these files when needed. ASTRO
offers updating program assignments of the most com-
mon satellites via the Internet.
On - site – during the commissioning –
the configuration data just have to be transferred to the headend-system via deliv-
ered zero-modem cable and PC-X-5/10-adapter, or via optional bus-system.
So the configuration of many programs is perfectly possible during several sec-
onds.
Accessories
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With the HE programming software up to twenty X-5, X-
8, V16 headend devices can be saved in a configura-
tion file. From the menu item “Display unit” the user has
the option of accessing the program parameters of an
already existing headend and can then easily edit and
modify. Current program satellite assignments are
stored in their own ”SAT program files.” The user can
update and change these files when needed. ASTRO
offers updating program assignments of the most com-
mon satellites via the Internet.
On - site – during the commissioning –
the configuration data just have to be transferred to the headend-system via deliv-
ered zero-modem cable and PC-X-5/10-adapter, or via optional bus-system.
So the configuration of many programs is perfectly possible during several sec-
onds.
Accessories
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Notes Notes
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Notes Notes
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ASTRO Strobel
Kommunikationssysteme GmbH
Olefant 1–3
D-51427 Bergisch Gladbach (Bensberg)
Tel. 0 22 04 / 405-0
Fax 0 22 04 / 405 10
http://www.astro-kom.de
82 275 450 August 05
ASTRO Strobel
Kommunikationssysteme GmbH
Olefant 1–3
D-51427 Bergisch Gladbach (Bensberg)
Tel. 0 22 04 / 405-0
Fax 0 22 04 / 405 10
http://www.astro-kom.de
82275 450 August 05