GSS STIM 1916 CT User manual

Assembly Instruction
STIM 1916 CT
Default access data:
192.168.0.120
User: admin
Password: geheim

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Contents
1 Safety regulations and notes ........................................................................3
2 General information ....................................................................................5
2.1 Packing contents ............................................................................5
2.2 Meaning of the symbols used ..........................................................5
2.3 Technical data ...............................................................................5
2.4 Description ...................................................................................7
General ........................................................................................7
3 Assembly ....................................................................................................9
3.1 Device overview ............................................................................9
3.2 Installing the device .....................................................................10
3.3 Potential equalisation (PE) .............................................................10
3.4 Connecting the device ..................................................................11
3.5 Changing a Power Module ...........................................................12
3.6 Changing a Case Fan ..................................................................13
4 Configuration / Updates ............................................................................14
4.1 Initial configuration ......................................................................14
4.2 Configuration ..............................................................................17
Overview window .......................................................................17
Perform changes .........................................................................19
Number format............................................................................19
Configuration menus ....................................................................20
Input ................................................................................................20
Output .............................................................................................22
Multiplex ..........................................................................................26
NIT ..................................................................................................28
LCN – Logical Channel Numbering .....................................................32
System menus .............................................................................34
Logbook ...........................................................................................34
Notification ......................................................................................35
Network ...........................................................................................37
OpenVPN ........................................................................................38
Security ............................................................................................39
Firmware ..........................................................................................40
- Output Modulation of Head-end Station:.............................................40
- System settings: ...............................................................................41
- Firmware update: ............................................................................41
- Backup: ..........................................................................................42
- Manager: .......................................................................................42
- Reset to factory defaults: ...................................................................42
- System restart: .................................................................................43
- Ping (Network Diagnostic Tool): .........................................................43
User .................................................................................................43
5 Channel and frequency tables ....................................................................44

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1 safety regulations and notes
• The devices meet the EU directives 2011/65/EU, 2014/30/EU and
2014/35/EU.
• This device is subject to the provisions of protection class I. Operate the
device only to mains sockets with protective conductor connection!
• If the power cords need to be replaced, only use OEM power cords.
• The standards EN/DIN EN 50083 resp. IEC/EN/DIN EN 60728 must be
observed, especially concerning equipotential bonding and earthing.
• Observe the relevant country-specific standards, regulations and guidelines
on the installation and operation of antenna systems.
• Before starting installation or service work disconnect the receiving system
from mains.
• Do not perform installation and service work during thunderstorms.
• Assembly, installation and servicing must be carried out by an authorised
electrician.
• Caution! Dangerous voltage! For a complete disconnection from the mains,
both mains plugs must be pulled out of the mains sockets. Ensure that the
mains plugs can be pulled out without difficulties.
• The head-end station should only be installed in a room where the permis-
sible ambient temperature range (0 °C … +50 °C ) can be maintained, even
during fluctuations in climatic conditions.
• To avoid too strong interacted heating of the head-end stations it is not
admissible to mount them one upon the other without using thermic precau-
tions (e.g. permanently air recirculation, ventilation 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 water 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.
• 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.

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• 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.
• The firmware contains components which are licensed as Open Source
software. The components to which this relates and the respective license
terms can be called up via menu Help/Licences.
This parts of software source code can be provided at cost price on CD
upon request. The licensee is granted a non-exclusive right of use for the
Open Source Software by the respective right holders used; the conditions
stipulated by the respective valid license terms apply. The license terms of
this license only apply to the components which are not listed as Open
Source software.
In relation to the licensor the regulations on liability and warranty in these
license terms apply for the whole software. The liability and warranty regu-
lations of the Open Source licenses only apply in relation to the respective
right holders.
• Test the firmware versions of the device and update them if necessary. The
current firmware version can be found at "www.mygss.eu".
Take action 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.

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2 general information
2.1 PaCkin g C o nt e n t s
1 STIM 1916 CT 1 LAN cable
1 Brief assembly instructions 2 Mains cable
2.2 me a n ing of th e symbol s us e d
Important note Disconnection, all power plugs
Danger by electrical shock
—> General note
• Performing works
2.3 teChn i C al data
The devices meet the following EU directives:
2011/65/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU
The product fulfils the guidelines and standards for CE labelling (page 45).
Unless otherwise noted all values are specified as "typical".
Input data
Maximum over all input data rate (∑ lines 1-32): ....................... 900 MBit/s
Buffer memory .............................................................................. 1 GBit
(corresponds e.g. at 16 x 50 MBit/s to approx. 16 x 50 ms buffer)
IGMP ................................................................................................V2
Protocols: .......................................................... UDP (User Data Protocol),
RTP (Real-Time Transport Protocol)
Multiplex
Services:..................................................................................max. 256
PCR Corrections: ......................................................................max. 256
EIT: .........................................................................................max. 256
RF output QAM
Frequency range: ............................................. 42.0 MHz … 868.0 MHz
Types of modulation: ..................................QAM 4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Symbol rate: ................................................................ 1000…7500 kBd
Output level: ......................................................................80…96 dBμV

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Dynamic phase error: ................................................................... < 0.2 °
MER: ............................................................................................45 dB
Output impedance: .........................................................................75 Ω
RF output COFDM
Frequency range: ............................................. 42.0 MHz … 868.0 MHz
Types of modulation: ........................................ QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM
Transmission modes ............................................................................ 2k
Code rates ....................................................... 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Guard intervals .................................................... 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
Output level: ......................................................................80…96 dBμV
Output impedance: .........................................................................75 Ω
LAN interfaces for HTML control/update
Standard: ............................................................................. 100-BASE-T
Connections
LAN (for data) 1000-BASE-T: ............................................... 1 RJ45 socket
LAN (for control) 100-BASE-T: .............................................2 RJ45 sockets
RF output: .............................................................................. 1 F socket
RF test output (-25 dB): ............................................................ 1 F socket
General
Mains units: ...... 2 (redundant; can be replaced separately during operation)
Mains voltage: ....................................................100…240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: .............................................................. max. 50 W
Cooling fans: .....................3 (can be replaced separately during operation)
Ambient temperature: ............................................................ 0…+50 °C
Dimensions (W x H x D): ................. 483 mm x 44.5 mm (1HU) x 490 mm
Weight: .......................................................................................... 6 kg

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2.4 desCri P ti on
The head-end station converts 16 MPTS streams and up to 128 SPTS streams
(max. over all input data rate 900 Mbit/s) into 16 multiplexes and outputs
them as 16 QAM or 16 COFDM modulated transponders.
gen e r al
The station is equipped with one LAN input, one RF output and one test output
(–25 dB).
RF OUT
Modulator
"1"
Combiner
TEST
–25dB
MUX
LAN
Data
16 x MPTS /
128 x SPTS
IN
Modulator
"16"
The configuration of the station is to be done via an HTML user interface via a
PC and a standard HTML browser connected to the configuration input (Con-
trol) .

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The two configuration inputs (Control) are connected via an internal switch.
Several stations can thus be cascaded for configuration.
—> The two Control connectors must not be connected to an external
switch at the same time (looping).
GSS
OpenVPN
Server
If the Control input is connected to
the Internet, after the initial setup,
you can get worldwide access to the
station via an OpenVPN connection
– by PC, tablet or smart phone with
Internet access.
—> When using mobile terminals – dependent on your mobile contract
– additional connection costs / data transfer costs may also be
incurred here.
16 LEDs provide an indication of the status of the 16 output lines based on
their colour and indicate if the respective modulator is switched on (LED illumi-
nates) or off. The LEDs are blinking red/green during data overflow.
The station is powered by two independent power supplies (redundancy). The
power supplies can be replaced individually during operation. If one power
supply unit fails, a warning signal sounds.
If the control input has connection to the Internet, the device can send a warn-
ing e-mail when a signal, power supply or one of the fans fails.

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3 assembly
3.1 de v i Ce ov e rvi e w
sw rt ge
8
9 10 11 12
14 15 1613 14 15 1613 1721
76431 5
1
98 16
20
1
98
16
5
1 Data input
3 Reset IP address, host name and password*
4 Alarm tone off
5 Status LEDs of outputs 1…16** 6 Fan access
7 Configuration connectors**** 8 Power ON/OFF
9 GND fan connectors 10 Fan monitoring connectors
11 +12 V fan connectors 12 Fan screws
13 PSU releases 14 PSU brackets
15 IEC connectors C14; connectors for mains cables
16 PSU status LEDs*** 17 Connector for potential equalisation
20 RF output 21 RF test output (-25 dB)
* Reset IP address/host name/password (hold depressed for more than 5 seconds) to
192.168.0.120/gss/geheim
** Green = good signal; red = no signal; red/green blinking = data overflow; off = modulator off
*** Power off + no fault –> LED 16 blinks green
Power on + no fault –> LED 16 lights green
Power on + fault –> LED 16 blinks red
**** Must not be connected to an external switch at the same time (looping).

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3.2 instal l i ng t h e d eviCe
– The device should only be installed in a room where the permissible ambi-
ent temperature range (0 °C … +50 °C ) can be maintained, even during
fluctuations in climatic conditions.
• Attach four cage nuts 26 at the installation site.
We recommend the use of lateral slide rails/component carriers in order to
relieve the front panel.
26
• Screw the unit with the mounting screws 28 and the washer 27 to the four
cage nuts 26.
2727
2828
3.3 Po te n t i a l e q ualisati o n (Pe)
Equalise the potential (PE) in accordance with IEC/EN/DIN EN 60728.
• Connect the PE connection terminal
17
to a PE rail (supplied by customer)
using the PE wire (Cu 4 mm2 - 9 mm2).

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3.4 Conn eC t i n g t h e d eviCe
• Connect the data input 1 to the LAN network via a CAT-6 cable.
—> The device requests the required multicast IP streams via the data in-
put every 60 seconds. Querier requests will not be answered! Keep
this in mind when configuring the network (Querier host timeout
> 60s).
—> You will find descriptions to important terms for configuring a
streaming network in menu Help > Multicast Setup.
• Connect the attached mains cables to the IEC connectors C14 15.
—> The power cables are equipped with lockable C13 connectors. Re-
move the connectors by pulling back the red locking pin.
• Connect the mains cables to mains sockets with protective conductor con-
nections. Thereby note the voltage specified on the device.
—> This device has no primary power switch and is in standby mode im-
mediately after connecting the operating voltage. Power ON/OFF
8 switches only the secondary DC voltages!
For a complete disconnection from the mains, both mains plugs must
be pulled out of the mains sockets. Ensure that the mains plugs can
be pulled out without difficulties.
• Configure the device (page 14).
If you want permanent access to the device after the initial configuration, con-
nect one of the two Control ports 7 to a LAN network via a CAT-6 cable (for
remote access with Internet connection).
—> The two Control connectors must not be connected to an external
switch at the same time (looping). The second LAN socket is used to
connect another head-end station.
• If the configuration is finished connect the RF output 20 to the cable network.

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3.5 Chang i ng a Power mo d ule
In case of a malfunction of a power module – or if only one mains cable is
connected – a warning signal sounds and the status LED 16 blinks red if the
set is switched on.
—> Using button "ALARM OFF"
4
the warning signal can be switched off.
A warning e-mail will be sent out if a connection from the CONTROL input to
the Internet is established and warning e-mails are configured in the device
settings.
14 15 1613 14 15 1613
Caution! Dangerous voltage!
Separate
all power
sources
A defective power module can be exchanged during operation.
• Remove the mains cable from the defective power module.
• Move release 13 in direction of the arrow and pull the power module out of
the device by bracket 14.
• Insert the new power module.
—> Make sure that it is locked.
• Connect the new power module to the mains cable and check whether the
status LED 16 lights green.

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3.6 Chang i ng a Ca s e fan
If a connection from the CONTROL input to the Internet is established and
warning e-mails are configured in the device settings, a warning e-mail will be
sent out in case of a case fan malfunction.
A defective case fan can be exchanged during operation.
6
• Remove the fan panel (2 screws 6).
sw rt ge
9 10 11 12
25
• Remove the 2 screws 12 of the defective fan.
• Remove the wires of the defective fan from the connection
terminals (pressure point 25).
• Mount the new fan (screws 12 ). An arrow on the fan
housing indicates the flow direction. Mount the fan so
that the air stream is passed into the device.
• Shorten if necessary connecting cables in accord-
ance. The cable ends must be stripped 6…7mm.
• Push the connecting cables in the space between the fan and case ground.
• Attach the stripped ends of the connecting wires to the appropriate termi-
nals (pressure point 25):
– the black wire to the lower terminal (3 x GND terminal 9).
– the red wire to the middle terminal (3 x +12 V terminal 11 ).
– the yellow wire on the upper terminal (3 x monitoring terminal 10 ).
• Mount the fan panel (2 screws 6).
—> Make sure that no wires will be clamped between fan and housing.

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4 Configuration / uPdates
The configuration of the device is to be done via an HTML user interface via
a PC and a standard HTML browser.
4.1 in i t i a l C o nfi g u r at i on
• Connect a PC via a LAN cable directly to a configuration input 7.
—> The PC and the head-end station must be within the same network
(same IP address range). Cookies must be accepted and JavaScript
must be active.
Use current browser versions.
—> Example for IP address setting with Windows 7 operating system:
• For the initial setup open the properties for TCP/IPv4 of the PC:
> Control Panel
> Network and Sharing Center
> LAN connection
> Properties

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> Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
> Properties
• Activate point "Use the following IP address".
• Enter e.g. 192.168.0.2 for the IP address.
• Enter for the Subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
• Confirm the setting with "OK".

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• Start the browser, enter the IP address of the device (factory default is
192.168.0.120) and start the establishment of the connection.
• Enter user "admin" and your Password and click on button "Login".
The default password is "geheim".
—> For further logins observe the menus System > Network and System
> OpenVPN!
—> The Overview window is displayed.
First, an "empty" table is displayed (as with all menus). While the
data is read from the device ...
… is displayed.
—> Changes in the menus are only transmitted to the head-end station
when you click the button before leaving a menu!

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4.2 Co nf i gu r at i on
ove rvi e w w i ndow
50
51
57
56
54
55
58
53
52
59
60
61
63
62
50 Via the selection System you
have access to the menus of
the System settings:
Logbook (page 34);
Notification (page 35);
Network (page 37);
OpenVPN (page 38);
Security (page 39);
Firmware (page 40);
User (page 43)
51 In all menus you will return to
the Overview via the button
Overview.
52 Via the selection Configuration
you have access to the menus
of the Configuration settings:
Input (page 20);
Output (page 22);
Multiplex (page 26);
NIT (page 28);
LCN (page 32).
53 Herein the installed firmware version is displayed.
54 This location text can be modified arbitrary in menu System/User.
—> If you remote control head-end stations at different locations, herein
you can enter the location and a local contact person.
55 Select menu language (English/German)
56 Herein the current system temperature as well as date and time of the last
login is displayed.
—> If a system temperature of 85°C will be reached, the system will be
shut down.

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57 Via button Logout you can leave the graphical user interface.
58 Via the Help menu you can call up the assembly instructions (PDF), hints
about the configuration of a multicast network (PDF) as well as a ZIP file
containing a list and all licences of the used OpenSource software.
59 Overview of the MPTS streams set for input lines 1-16 (name, multi-
cast IP address:port and included services). Via the background colour
of column Line you are informed about the quality of the input signals
( good/ no signal) or whether the input is switched off ( ).
—> If in menu Configuration/Input (page 20) stream names are NOT as-
signed, the name of the first station of each stream is displayed.
60 Overview of the SPTS streams set for input lines 17-144 (name, multi-
cast IP address:port and included services). Via the background colour
of column Line you are informed about the quality of the input signals
( good/ no signal) or whether the input is switched off ( ).
—> If in menu Configuration/Input (page 20) stream names are NOT as-
signed, the name of the station of each stream is displayed.
61 Overview of the transponders set for the output lines 1-16 (frequency /
channel number and included services). Via the background colour
of column Line you are informed about the quality of the output signals
( good/ no signal), a possible exceeding the output data rate ( ),
or whether the output is switched off ( ).
62 Hardware monitoring; shows the state of the power supplies and the fans
63 Via button Download a configuration protocol can be stored as text file
resp. opened using a text editor.
—> From this protocol file e.g. a list of the programmed stations can be
prepared using e.g. a text editor.

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Pe r fo r m Chan g e s
Before leaving a menu, changes must be transmitted to the head-end station.
• Therefore click on button .
After that is displayed for a short time in the upper right corner.
num be r f o r m at
For entering/indication of the different IDs the number format can be set to
hexadecimal or decimal in menu System > Firmware.

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Co n fi g ur ati on menus
in Pu t
Here you make the settings for the IPTV input data streams.
Please note that the maximum total input data rate that can be processed
is 900 MBit/s. If the sum of the input data rates of all input lines exceeds
900 MBit/s (106), you must switch off corresponding input lines 100!
—> Via the background colour of column Line you are informed about
the quality of the input signals ( good/ no signal) or whether
the input is switched off ( ).
100 101 102 103 104
100 102 103 104
107
106
105
100 In column Input you can
deactivate the input of not
used lines. This prevents
unwanted/unnecessary
data traffic on the network.
If the sum of the input data
rates of all input lines ex-
ceeds 900 MBit/s (106),
you must switch off corre-
sponding input lines 100!
101 In column Name, you can
enter a personal data
stream name (MPTS only).
—> If you delete
a data stream
name, the name
of the first sta-
tion of this
data stream is
entered. If the
data stream will
be changed,
the data stream
name will NOT
be changed au-
tomatically!