WS Technologies STB100 User manual

WS Technologies Inc.
Beacon Test
Bench
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STB100
Version 1.20

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................1
SUMMARY OF MODELS AND OPTIONS ..........................................................1
UNPACKING.......................................................................................................1
GETTING STARTED...........................................................................................2
Front Panel:.....................................................................................................2
Rear Panel:......................................................................................................2
Installing the Application:.................................................................................3
Launching the Application:...............................................................................3
Application Screens:........................................................................................4
Measurement Screen: .................................................................................4
Setup Screen:..............................................................................................5
User IO Screen:...........................................................................................5
Device Status Panel: ...................................................................................6
Setup Screen Configuration:............................................................................6
User Data section:.......................................................................................6
Device Settings:...........................................................................................7
10MHz Reference Setting:.......................................................................7
Input Mode Settings:................................................................................7
Direct Input mode: ...................................................................................7
Antenna mode:........................................................................................7
Screen Box mode:...................................................................................7
Files:............................................................................................................7
Software Updates and Upgrades:................................................................8
Measurements:............................................................................................8
Select Channels for Measurement: .........................................................8
Test Duration:..........................................................................................8
Cable Loss Factors:.................................................................................8
Decode Location Format: ........................................................................8
Location:..................................................................................................8
VIT Settings:............................................................................................8
Limit Tester Configuration:...............................................................................9
Selecting Parameters: .................................................................................9
Setting Lower and Upper Limits:..................................................................9
Limits Files:..................................................................................................9
Miscellaneous Limits Conditions:.................................................................9
Stop Measurement When Fail.................................................................9
Fail if Location is Default..........................................................................9
VHF Training Frequencies:............................................................................10
Measurement Screen Configuration:.............................................................11
Measure:....................................................................................................11
Screen View: .............................................................................................12
File:............................................................................................................13
Test Report:...............................................................................................13
VIT Configuration:..........................................................................................14
Zero Current Sensor:.................................................................................14
VIT Measurements - General: ...................................................................14
Voltage and Current Measurements:.........................................................15

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Voltage: .....................................................................................................15
Current –DC Overload Condition:.............................................................15
Temperature:.............................................................................................15
GPS Receiver:...............................................................................................15
MAKING MEASUREMENTS.............................................................................16
Connecting the Beacon: ................................................................................16
Direct Connection:.....................................................................................16
Antenna:....................................................................................................16
Screen Box Connection:............................................................................17
Single Mode Measurement:...........................................................................17
Continuous Mode Measurement:...................................................................17
Leakage Measurement:.................................................................................19
MEASUREMENT RESULTS.............................................................................20
Results Screen:.............................................................................................20
TEST REPORTS AND DATA FILES.................................................................21
Generate and Print Test Report:....................................................................21
Data Files: .....................................................................................................21
Measurement Data File Structure:.................................................................22
VIT Data File Structure:.................................................................................23
Graphics Files:...............................................................................................23
USER IO SCREEN............................................................................................24
Breakout Board and Cable: ...........................................................................24
SOFTWARE UPDATES ....................................................................................25
STB100 MODEL UPGRADING.........................................................................25
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...............................................................26
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................27
REGULATORY INFORMATION........................................................................29
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY..................................................................30
WARRANTY INFORMATION............................................................................31
CALIBRATION...................................................................................................31
RETURNS.........................................................................................................31
POWER CONVERSION CHART - dBm to Watts..............................................32
WARNING!
WHEN USING DIRECT CONNECTION INPUT MODE DO NOT EXCEED A
BURST POWER LEVEL OF 20 WATTS OR A CONTINUOUS POWER
LEVEL OF 2 WATTS. DAMAGE WILL RESULT!
WARNING!
DO NOT ACTIVATE ANY BEACON IN ITS NORMAL ACTIVATE MODE
UNLESS THE BEACON IS IN A SCREEN BOX (TSE100B) OR A
SCREEN ROOM. DOING SO COULD RESULT IN A FALSE DISTRESS
ALERT.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the STB100 Beacon Test Bench.
This Operator’s Manual explains the operation of this equipment.
SUMMARY OF MODELS AND OPTIONS
STB100: This is the base model. It measures and decodes all Cospas-
Sarsat EPIRBs, PLBs, and ELTs. It decodes the 406 MHz message,
measures the 406 MHz transmitter, the 121.5 MHz transmitter, and the
243 MHz transmitter. It also measures voltage and current supplied to
a beacon, along with the leakage current when a beacon is switched to
standby mode. Accessory items include up to 2 temperature probes
and a breakout board kit for measuring various USER I/O functions.
API Set option: The API Set option is available for those that wish to
customize their software program.
UNPACKING
Please verify the contents of your package. It should contain:
●STB100 Beacon Test Bench
● Operator’s Manual
● Certificate of Calibration with Calibration data
●Front Panel Antenna
●USB to PC interface cable
●GPS Magnet Mount Active Antenna
● AC power cable
NOTICE!
Install the Beacon Test Bench software before
connecting the device to the USB port.

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GETTING STARTED
Please read this Operator’s Manual to become familiar with the
operation of the Beacon Test Bench.
Front Panel:
Rear Panel:
STB100 Beacon Test Bench
PWR DC PWR OUT
GPS
ON EXT
10 MHz
RF - 50
RF - ANT
Active Active
STATUS
BA
10 MHz IN
GPS
ANT
DC PWR IN DC PWR OUT
USER I/O
PPS
OUT
+5V !
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USB
TEMP PROBE 1 TEMP PROBE 2
POWER
Switch
USER IO
Connector
USB
Connection
10 MHz
Ref Input
PPS
Output
GPS
Antenna
Input
TEMPERATURE
PROBE Inputs
DC POWER OUT
(Rear) Connector
DC POWER IN
Connector
ACTIVE
INPUT
Indicators
RF DIRECT
and SCREEN
BOX Input
GPS ON
Indicator
EXTERNAL
10MHZ ON
Indicator
STATUS
A & B
Indicators
RF ANT
Input
DC POWER OUT
(Front) Connector
POWER ON
Indicator

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Installing the Application:
The STB100 Application must be installed on your computer prior to
connecting the device.
Go to www.wst.ca/stb100.html and install the latest version of the
STB100 software. The following message will appear.
Click Install to install the application on the computer.
The STB100 icon will appear on your desktop.
Launching the Application:
Click the desktop icon to launch the STB100 application. A splash
screen will appear followed by the Measurement Screen.
NOTICE!
Install the Beacon Test Bench software before
connecting the device to the USB port.

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Application Screens:
The application has three main screens, the Measurement Screen,
the Setup Screen, and the USER IO Screen, each accessible from the
tabs near the top of the screen.
Measurement Screen:

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Setup Screen:
User IO Screen:

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Each of the three screens has the Device Status panel on the left side
which shows the user various device settings and status of various
functions.
Setup Screen Configuration:
Go to the Setup Screen by clicking on the Setup tab, then click the
Setup button on the left.
The Setup Screen has the following sections: User Data; Device
Settings; Files; Upgrades and Software Updates; and Measurements.
Enter the name of the Organization. Enter the name of the
Technician performing the tests. This data will appear in the saved
data files and on the Test Reports.
Device Status Panel:
User Data section: