GSS HOC 168 User manual

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HOC 168
STC 160 Head-End Station
RF output collector 8 to 1
Notes on the Assembly Instructions.
As well as this supplementary Assembly
Instructions, the Assembly Instructions for the
head-end station apply.
GSS
Grundig SAT Systems GmbH
Beuthener Strasse 43
D-90471 Nuremberg
Phone: +49 (0) 911 / 703 8877
Fax: +49 (0) 911 / 703 9210
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.gss.de/en

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Contents
1 Safety regulations ..............................................................................................3
2 General information ..........................................................................................3
2.1 Scope of delivery ............................................................................... 3
2.2 Meaning of the symbols used ............................................................... 4
2.3 Technical data.................................................................................... 4
2.4 Description ........................................................................................ 4
3 Overview ..........................................................................................................5
4 Installing the RF output collector .........................................................................6
5 Setting the output level .......................................................................................7
6 Final procedures ................................................................................................8

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1 safety regulations
• The standards EN/DIN EN 50083 resp. IEC/EN/DIN EN 60728 must be
observed.
• Do not perform installation and service work during thunderstorms.
• Assembly, installation and servicing should be carried out by authorised
electricians.
• Switch off the operating voltage of the system before beginning with assem-
bly or service work.
• Avoid short circuits!
• Observe the relevant standards, regulations and guidelines on the installa-
tion and operation of antenna systems.
• To ensure electromagnetic compatibility, make sure all connections are tight
and the covers are screwed on securely.
• No liability is accepted for damage caused by faulty connections or inap-
propriate handling of the device.
Check the head-end station according to the safety instructions listed in their
assembly instruction.
Take precautions to prevent static discharge when working on 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 from January 27, 2003 which addresses old electronic and
electrical devices, such devices must be disposed of at a designated collection
facility. At the end of its service life, please take your device to one of these
public collection facilities for proper disposal.
2 general information
2.1 sCope of delivery
1 RF output collectorHOC 168
1 Brief Assembly Instructions

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2.2 meaning of the symbols used
Important note
• Performing works
2.3 teChniCal data
The requirements of the following are met:
2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC
The product fulfils the guidelines and standards for CE labelling (page 9).
Unless otherwise noted all values are specified as “typical”.
Frequency range: ..................................................... 40.0 … 870.0 MHz
Amplification: ................................................................................18 dB
Output level: ................................................................... max. 101 dBμV
Adjustment range of the electronic RF level regulator: ................0 … –31 dB
RF inputs: ............................................................................... 8 F sockets
Input impedance: ............................................................................75 Ω
RF output: ............................................................................... 1 F socket
RF test output (-20 dB): ............................................................. 1 F socket
Output impedance: .........................................................................75 Ω
2.4 desCription
The active RF output collector HOC 168 has 8 RF inputs, one RF output and
one RF test output (-20 dB). The RF output collector collects the output signals of
the modules´ modulators and provides them via the output socket for the cable
network.
Via the “SETUP” menu the master output level is adjustable to the value needed
for the cable system.
The RF output collector HOC 168 is designed exclusively for use in the STC 160
head-end station (from serial no. 13039, 09/2007 on).

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3 overview
D
B
A
C
Fig. 1
A Output
B Connector block
C Test output (-20 dB)
D Inputs

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4 installing the rf output ColleCtor
Before installing or changing a module or accessory , switch off the head-end
station or unplug the power cable from the mains power socket.
• Remove the front cover and the base plate of the STC 160 head-end station
(see STC 160 assembly instructions).
3
A
E
F
1
Fig. 4
• Connect the ribbon cable 3
(fig. 4, part of the packing
contents of the head-end sta-
tion) to the connector block B
(fig. 1) of the RF output collector
HOC 168 .
• Connect the other end of the rib-
bon cable to the backplane E.
• Connect the output cable 1
(fig. 4, part of the packing con-
tents of the head-end station) to
the output A of the RF output
collector.
• Insert the other end of the out-
put cable in one of the openings
(knock-outs) in the rear panel of
the head-end station F and tighten it.
• Mount the RF output collector HOC 168 to the position in the head-end sta-
tion according to fig. 4.
• Fasten the outer sockets of the RF output collector 2 (Fig. 5) with two nuts
and lock washers put under.
2
CD
Fig. 5
Tighten the nuts until the teeth on the lock washers have penetrated the exte-
rior coating and a good connection is made between the housing and the RF
output collector.

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5 setting the output level
• Connect the RF outputs of the modules to the inputs of the RF output collector
D (fig. 5).
• Connect the antenna test receiver to the test output C of the RF output col-
lector (fig. 5) .
• Switch on the head-end station.
• The “Select module / channel strip” – “SETUP BE160” menu appears in the
display. Activate this menu by repeatedly pressing if needed.
Ein/On
SETUP
SETUP
Level 0
OUTPUT
V 10
2 x M
CANCEL
SETUP
S => STORE
MEMORY
S
M
/
0 … -31
M
Bx 1A
C5-12,S3-24
TWIN-SAT
C07
Böx 4
C5-12,S3-24
TWIN-SAT
C07
Bx 1A
DVBT
C 69
BE160
• Press the button.
—> The “Set output level” – “OUTPUT Level” menu is activated.
• Using the buttons, set the RF output level as required for the cable
system.
• Press the button.
—> The “Store data” – “MEMORY” menu is activated.
• All programmed data is saved by pressing the button. You will be re-
turned to the menu item “Select module / channel strip” – “SETUP BE160”.
• By pressing the button, you will be returned to the menu item “Select
module / channel strip” – “SETUP BE160” without saving the programmed
data.

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6 final proCedures
After installing the head-end station, retrofitting accessories or installing mod-
ules it is necessary to tighten all cable connections, F terminals and cover screws
in order to maintain compliance with current EMC regulations and to ensure a
reliable operation.
• Securely tighten the cable connections (F connector) using an open-ended
spanner (spanner width 11 mm).
1
22
2
Fig. 6
• Position the breakthroughs in the base plate above the fastening screws 2
(fig. 6).
• Push the base plate in direction of the arrow and lock it with the locking
screw 1.
• Tighten the fastening screws 2.
• Tighten the nuts of retrofitted F terminals if applicable.
• Mount the front cover (see STC 160 assembly instructions).

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