GSS STC 816 R User manual

English
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: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.gss.de/en
STC 816 R

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Contents
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

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9 Updating the software of the control unit ....................................................22
9.1 Updating software via PC .............................................................22
9.2 Updating the software via second control unit .................................22
Removing master control unit .........................................................22
Programming slave control unit ......................................................23
Inserting master control unit ..........................................................24
11 Programming ............................................................................................24
11.1 Preparation .................................................................................24
10.2 Programming procedure ...............................................................25
Message after temperature exceeding ............................................26
10.3 Programming the head-end station ................................................27
Activating system information ........................................................28
System information – control unit ...................................................28
Perform settings ......................................................................28
Call up information 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
Setting the password ....................................................................32
Saving settings ............................................................................33
Programming the head-end station (following excess temperature) .....33
System information ......................................................................34
10.4 Programming via the control software ............................................35
Redundant Power Supply .........................................................35
Restart the cassettes of a station (reset) ......................................36
Station configuration ..............................................................37
11 Final procedures ........................................................................................38

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1 notes about safety and hazards
• The head-end station is subject to the regulations of protection class I.
• Never operate the device without a protective earth connection, earth con-
nection to the device and potential equalisation!
• Observe the relevant VDE regulations.
• If the power cord needs to be replaced, only use an OEM power cord (EMC).
• The standards EN/DIN EN 50083 resp. IEC/EN/DIN EN 60728 must be
observed, especially concerning equipotential bonding and earthing .
• Observe the relevant standards, regulations and guidelines on the installa-
tion and operation of antenna systems.
• Before starting installation or service work disconnect the receiving system
from mains. For a complete disconnection from the mains, the mains plug
must be pulled out of the mains socket. Ensure that the mains plug can be
pulled out without difficulties.
• Do not perform installation and service work during thunderstorms.
• Assembly, installation and servicing must be carried out 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-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.).
• If additional fans are to be used to circulate the air, ensure that the system will
be shut down (disconnected from mains) should any one of the fans fail.
• Install the head-end station
- in a dry, dust-free environment
- in such a manner that it is protected from moisture, fumes, splashing wa-
ter and dampness
- where it is protected from direct exposure to sunlight
- on a vibration-free wall or floor construction
- not within the immediate vicinity of heat sources
• In case of the formation of condensation wait until the system is completely
dried.
• Ensure that the head-end station is adequately ventilated.

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• Do not cover the ventilation openings!
• Do not install the head end in cabinets or recesses which are not ventilated.
• Do not place any vessels containing liquids on the head-end station.
• Do not place anything on the head-end station which could initiate fires
(e.g. candles).
• Due to the risk of fires caused by lightning strikes, we recommend that all
mechanical parts (e.g. distributor, equipotential bonding rail, etc.) be mounted
on a non-combustible base. Wood panelling, wooden beams, plastic covered
panels and plastic panels are all examples of combustible bases.
• Avoid short 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.
• 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 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.

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2 General information
2.1 meaninG of the symbols used
Important note
• 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".

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2.4 teChniCal data
The devices meet the following EU directives:
2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2011/65/EU
The product fulfils the guidelines and standards for CE labelling (page 39).
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 410 x 302
Mounting dimensions (W x H x D) [mm]: ......483 x 620 (14 HE/HU) x 302
incl. free space to replace the power supply
Weight (fully equipped): .....................................................approx. 20 kg
LNB operating voltage: ................ +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 loss: ...................................................................................14 dB
RF output: .................................................................................. F socket
Decoupling loss of the inputs: ..........................................................30 dB
Insertion loss (due to internal amplifier): ..............................................0 dB
Output level with 16 channels .......................................maximum 93 dBµV
Power supply
Mains voltage: .................................................... 220–240V~, 50/60 Hz
Power supplies (individually hot swappable): ...........................................2
Power consumption (fully equipped, incl. LNB power supply): ..........210 W

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2.5 desCription
The head-end station has a modular structure and can hold up to 8 Standard
cassettes. You can find a list of the current Standard cassettes at the website
"www.gss.de/en". This head-end station is designed exclusively for use with
cassettes of the Standard marketing programme. The various expansion op-
tions for the head-end station allow for the installation of a wide range of
broadband cable systems.
The redundant power supply consisting of 2 complete power supplies in half-
load operation, enables e.g. a UPS and mains operation or a 2-phase opera-
tion. Both power supplies are individually hot swappable. In case of failure of
a power supply, a warning tone sounds. One LED per power supply lights
green during fault-free operation and red when the output voltage is faulty or
overheating / a fan failure is present. The head-end station is designed to sup-
ply power to components (e.g. LNBs) connected upstream. The head-end sta-
tion’s power supply unit can be used to supply peripheral devices with voltage
(+12 V / max. 1 A , with an external fuse).
By retrofitting two input distributors, 2x2 SAT IF inputs can be distributed 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 of the control unit appears on the two-line LC display after
switching on the head-end station. The display also supports dialogue guid-
ance when programming the head-end station. Use the buttons of the control
unit to programme the head-end station. You can also use the PSW 1000 soft-
ware and the HRCU 8 / RCU 1 management unit to programme 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 to update the operating software of the
control unit. You can find the current operating software for the control unit,
the software "BE-Flash" and the current assembly instructions on the website
"www.gss.de/en".
If the inner temperature of the head-end station exceeds the permissible tem-
perature of 65 °C when operating, a message appears in the display instead
of the standby menu. This message contains the maximum measured tempera-
ture and the number of the head-end station.

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3 overview
3.1 front Cover
Fig. 1
2 2
1
1 Locking screws 2 Mounting screws
—> To maintain compliance with the EMC regulations, the head-end sta-
tion must not be operated without this front cover.
3.2 ConneCtors and Components
front view / side view (type l abel)
Fig. 2 22
!
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.

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—> The rectangular openings are affected to mount RJ45 cable termi-
nals.
4 Openings for SAT IF input distributor
5 Openings for SAT IF input distributor 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 P otential equalisation screw
rear view
Fig.4
!
@ @
! Opening for the securing screw
@ Openings for mounting screws (wall mounting)

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3.3 Control unit
Fig.5
^
#
$
%
&
# 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)
& Standby voltage indicator
power supply units
Fig.6
*
™
(
)
¡
*
™
(
¡
)
* Socket for mains cable
( Reset button
) On/off switch
¡ Operating voltage indicator (LED)
™ Locking screw

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4 installinG the head-end station
4.1 remove front Cover
Fig.7
2 2
1
• Unscrew the locking screws 1.
• Loosen the mounting screws 2.
• Slide the front cover upwards and unhook it.
4.2 mountinG the head-end station
– Install the head-end station vibration-free.
Avoid, for example, mounting the head-end station onto a lift shaft or any
other wall or floor construction that vibrates in a similar way.
– 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 and protected against splashing water.
—> For a complete disconnection from the mains, the mains plug must
be pulled out of the mains socket. Ensure that the mains plug can be
pulled out without difficulties.

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wall mountinG
—> Use mounting material suitable for the wall properties.
—> Position the head-end station so that the distance of free space be-
low and above is minimum 50 cm.
—> The distance of the upper holes is 413 mm.
Fig.8
413 mm
30 mm30 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 !.

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mountinG in a 19" Cabinet
The head-end station has been designed for installation into 19“ rack systems.
—> The total installation height incl. the free space to change a power
supply unit is 14 HU (62 cm, hole spacing 26.5 cm).
In cabinets a circular 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 cm26,5 cm26,5 cm
6.6 cm6.6 cm6.6 cm
62 cm62 cm62 cm

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5 installinG a Cassette
Before installing or changing a cassette unplug the power cable of the head-
end station from the mains power socket.
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.

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6 ConneCtinG the head-end station
7.1 potential equalisation (pe)
Equalise the potential (PE) in accordance with IEC/EN/DIN EN 60728.
Fig.11 GH
Gehäuse
• Put the PE wire (Cu 4 mm2 - 20 mm2) into the hole G of the PE connection ter-
minal 0 (fig. 13, page 17) 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.
6.2 emC reGul ations (el ec t romag n etic Co mpati b i li t y)
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 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, the head-end sta-
tion must not be operated without the front cover.

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6.3 ConneCtinG rf output of the head-end station
Fig.13
0
8
9
• Connect the RF output of the hybrid amplifier 8 to the cable system.
6.4 power supplies/mains 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.

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• Switch on the two power supply units by the on/off switches ).
—> At an error free operation the two operating status indicators ¡
will light green.
oper atinG status indiCators, alarm tone
LED ¡State
green error free operation
red – voltage faulty
– overtemperature
– defect/blocked fan
off – switched off
– no function/defective
If one power supply is defective or switched off, an alarm 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 replaced during operation (hot swop).
• Remove the mains cable * (Fig. 14, page 17).
• Remove the locking screw ™ (Fig. 14, page 17).
• Take the handle and pull the power supply upwards out of the housing.

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internal power supplies
lnb power supply
The LNB power supply (+ 12 V / max. 1 A ) is done via 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 p eripheral devices exclusively via external fuses !

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7 settinG the Contrast of the display
• Adjust the contrast of the display using the controller $.
^
#
$
%
&