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Page 2 of 59 CE Declaration of Conformity MANUFACTURER Hiltron GmbH Stuttgarter Str.4, D 71522 Backnang MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION Hiltron Controller System YEAR WHICH THE CE-MARK WAS AFFIXED 2007 DATE OF ISSUE 13 March 2008 PLACE OF ISSUE Backnang, Germany Helmut Hayer Quality Manager Date: 13.05.2008...
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Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 3 of 59 The Hiltron Controller System HCS is considered as ITE equipment. This Control Unit has been shown to comply with the following standard: 1. CE safety (according to CE Low Voltage Directive ) according to EN60950-1 2.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 6 of 59 1 Overview The controller HCS3 is a highly modular monitoring and control unit.
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 7 of 59 Power Power Supply Supply Fig 1-1: HCS3 controller, rear view CONTROL UNIT HCS 3...
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 8 of 59 2 Design 2.1 Mainframe The mainframe of the HCS3 controller is a 19”/2U unit. Normally, front panel control is pro- vided via a touch-sensitive LCD display type HCS3.TS.
3 Card assignment The controller HCS3 is used to control redundant SSPA / HPA systems. Each module should be plugged in to its dedicated location. 3.1 Card assignment of HCS3-SSPA/HPA Each module should be plugged in to its dedicated location. Card...
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 16 of 59 4.3 HCS3 SWI-Card Module The HCS3 SWI-Card Module is mainly be used as input/ output device for control and moni-...
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 18 of 59 4.4 HCS3.8CI-Card Module / Input to 8 Form C Contacts The 8CI module provides a DC voltage of 26 V on the common pins via a protective resistor.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 23 of 59 5 Operation of the Controller via Front Panel 5.1 Main Screen of the Controller After powering the controller starts with depicting the main screen on the LCD display.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 24 of 59 5.1.2 Main Screen in Manual mode The main screen show the same simple block diagram of the redundant HPA / wave guide switch section including the indication of •...
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 25 of 59 Description Comments Icon Dehydrator Icon for the dehydrator. The icon is flashing in case of a dehydrator alarm Icon for the HPA.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 26 of 59 Description Icon Comments When the transmit path has been selected This button is only in manual opera- this button will configure the relevant redun- tion mode visible.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 29 of 59 5.4.1 Explanation of Screen Icon Description Comment Contrast The contrast can be adjusted in the Variation in range of 18 to 49 possible.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 30 of 59 6 Web-Interface for HCS3 If the controller HCS3 is equipped with a COM card module type HCS3.PSN in slot A1, it can be completely monitored and controlled via its Web interface.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 32 of 59 When you want to change a parameter first click on the button "Control". Then you will be asked for a password, which is the same for all parameters and which you only have to enter once per open web interface.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 33 of 59 6.2 Redundancy Control 6.2.1 Redundant HPA This icon represents the redundant HPA (SSPA). By clicking on this icon, a new win-...
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 34 of 59 The Parameter Tab Clicking on the tab Parameter a list of pa- rameter groups is presented: •...
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 35 of 59 Aux for Redundancy Parameter group: This parameter allow to include (or edit) additional cards into alarm management of the redundant HPA.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 36 of 59 6.2.2 Nominal HPA This icons represent the transmit path consisting of the HPA and the pair of switches. By clicking...
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 37 of 59 The Parameter Tab Clicking on the tab Parameter a list of pa- rameter groups is presented: •...
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 38 of 59 Config SwitchOver Parameter (group): Selecting the parameter group Config SwitchOver of HPA all parameters for setting for the redundancy control are visible.
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 39 of 59 The Alarm Tab Selecting the alarms tab the alarms - if any - re- lated to function of the card are displayed.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 40 of 59 6.3 Antenna / Load Control The switch icons (marked area) present the antenna/load switching. By...
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 41 of 59 The Parameter Tab Clicking on the tab Parameter a list of pa- rameter groups is presented: •...
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 42 of 59 Set Switch Parameter (group): Selecting the parameter group Set Switch the antenna / load switch can be configured.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 43 of 59 6.4 Auxiliary Input icon (see marked area) allows to manage aux- iliary inputs for additional alarms (e.g.
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 44 of 59 Reconfigure Card Parameter (group): By clicking on the parameter group “Reconfig- ure Card …” the parameters belonging to this group are presented on the window.
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 45 of 59 Signal1 (1-2-3) Parameter (group): By clicking on the parameter group “Sig- nal1 (1-2-3)” the parameters belonging to the group become visible in the lower part or the window.
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 46 of 59 In the same way the parameters belonging to the parameter groups “input signal #2” up to “input signal #8”...
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 47 of 59 6.5 Communication Card Module (HCS3.PSN & HCS3.PSC) The icons (see marked area) allows to monitor and control the communication card modules HCS3.PSN as well HCS3.PSC...
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 48 of 59 The Parameter Tab In the parameter tab you can set and change the parameter values of the card/module.
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 49 of 59 The Alarm Tab Selecting the alarms tab the alarms - if any - re- lated to function of the card are displayed.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 50 of 59 6.6 System Control The icon (see marked area) allows to manage the system en- vironment (e.g.
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 51 of 59 Set Device Name Parameter (group): By clicking on the parameter group “Set Device Name” the parameter “Name” can be entered or edited.
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 52 of 59 Explanation of parameters Parameter Description System Description Input for system information Location Input for information on location of the equipment.
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 53 of 59 Security Parameter (group): The parameter group “Security” allows to set No Password: different user access rights for managing the When “no password”...
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 54 of 59 How to set a User Level? Select the parameter group “Security” and choose “User Level”.
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 55 of 59 Choose below the parameter group Secu- rity the group with the required access level.
HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 58 of 59 7 Setting the IP-Address Prior to operation of the network interface card (NIC) type HCS3.PSN , the operator shall set the NIC’s IP address.
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HILTRON GMBH Stuttgarter Strasse 4 71522 Backnang Tel.: + 49 (0) 7191 962660 Fax: + 49 (0) 7191 970022 Ust-IdNr. DE 12822829 Manual_HCS3_SSPA_A.doc Page 59 of 59 2. Select in the Windows menu Programs the folder SCConfig. Double-click on the 'SCConfig' program.
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