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Southampton, UK S0 18 2HJ Fax: (925) 798-7986 Tel: 44 (0)23 80 671155 Web: : www.cobham.com\seatel Fax: 44 (0)23 80 671166 Web: www.cobham.com\seatel Sea Tel Inc is also doing business as Cobham Antenna Systems September 26, 2011 Document. No. 129981 Revision C...
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All Rights Reserved. The information contained in this document is proprietary to Sea Tel, Inc.. This document may not be reproduced or distributed in any form without the consent of Sea Tel, Inc. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
1.16. I ST14 E ............................1-13 NSTALLING THE ABLES FOR ODEL 1.16.1. Antenna Cable ..................................1-13 1.16.2. Satellite Receiver IF Cable ..............................1-13 2. SETUP FOR MODEL ST14 D .................................. 2-1 2.1......................................2-1 YSTEM HECKOUT 2.2....................................2-1 NITIAL...
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Table of Contents ST14 Ku-Band TVRO 2.3.10. SAT6 - Sixth Satellite Parameters........................... 2-7 2.3.11. FACTORY SETTINGS ................................2-7 2.4. SETUP P ................................2-11 AVING THE ARAMETERS 3. SETUP FOR MODEL ST14M .................................. 3-1 3.1......................................3-1 YSTEM HECKOUT 3.2....................................3-1...
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Table of Contents 6.8....................................6-3 OWER EQUIREMENTS 6.9......................................6-3 NVIRONMENTAL 7. COMPUTER INTERFACE ..................................7-1 7.1.1. Programming Instructions Coastal Series Pedestal Control Unit ..............7-3 8. DRAWINGS ........................................8-1 8.1. ST 14 D ......................................8-1...
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Installation of your ST-14(D/E/M) Antenna system must be accomplished by or under the supervision of an authorized Sea Tel dealer for the Sea Tel Limited Warranty to be valid and in force. Good planning of the installation will provide the best results. Below is some guidance on issues that are important to consider when planning the installation.
Installation ST14 Ku-Band TVRO 1.2. Determine your Cables In addition to the required Coaxial cable that will interconnect the above decks equipment with the below decks equipment, you will need to determine what cables are going to be used to interconnect satellite receivers to the televisions and if installed the surround sound system.
Align the radome “bow” mark on the template to be parallel to the bow of the boat. By default the orientation of the “Sea Tel” logo is oriented towards BOW. Adjust the position of the “Bow” marker on template to orient the LOGO where you want it. When you are satisfied with the position, tape the template in place.
Installation ST14 Ku-Band TVRO 1.9. Running the Cables for Model ST14 D: 1.9.1. Antenna Cable Route the “F” connector end of the antenna cable down from the radome mounting location through the boat to the antenna control panel location. Adjust the cable routing so that about 12 inches (30.5cm) of cable extends beyond the radome mounting surface and about 4 inches (10cm) of cable extending out of the antenna control panel mounting surface.
Route the DC Power Cable from the antenna control panel location to the +11-16 Volt DC Power source. Leave about 4 inches (10cm) of cable extending out of the antenna control panel mounting surface. 1.11. Running the Cables for Model ST14 E 1.11.1. Antenna Cable Route the “F”...
Refer to the Installation Arrangement drawing for mounting dimensions of the radome assembly. Note that the Antenna Radome installation procedure are identical for all ST14 Series Systems. Before performing this procedure, verify all of the system contents with the packing list provided with the shipment.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Installation Locate and remove the Azimuth Lock-Down Pin by pulling it straight out. Retain and store this hardware for future use. Using your hand, rotate the antenna in azimuth to align an access hole with a threaded metal radome base mounting...
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Installation ST14 Ku-Band TVRO NOTE: The Radome Base contains weep holes to allow any water that potentially may enter radome to weep out. Do not confuse these radome “weeping” holes with the actual mounting inserts. Exercise caution as to not allow anything, including the mounting surface, to block these weep holes.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Installation Remove the paper backing from the rubber mounting pad. Lift the base of the radome up and install the radome mounting pad as shown to the right.. Lift the base of the radome up and connect the antenna cable to the base of the antenna.
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Installation ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Locate and using needle nose pliers, remove the elevation stop pin. Retain and store this hardware for future use. By hand rotate the reflector from Horizon (0˚ Elevation) to Zenith (90˚ Elevation) to ensure full range of motion with no physical obstructions.
ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Installation By hand, rotate the antenna in Azimuth 360˚to ensure full range of motion with no physical obstructions. 1.13. Install the Antenna Control Panel Refer to the Installation Arrangement drawing. Assure that the DC Power Cable is not connected to the DC Supply.
At the DC Power Supply, connect the red wire to the plus voltage output terminal. Connect the black wire to the minus (or ground) output terminal. 1.14. Installing the Cables for Model ST14 D: 1.14.1. Antenna M&C Connect the antenna cable to the antenna control panels “RF IN” port.
Connect and secure the RS232 Serial Cable from the ACP serial port to the Master DiSEqC switch’s serial port labeled M&C to ACP/DAC. 1.15. Installing the Cables for Model ST14 M: 1.15.1. Antenna M&C Connect the antenna cable to the antenna control panels “RF IN” port.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Setup for Model ST14 D Setup for Model ST14 D Use this chapter to setup the Model ST14D (DiSEqC) 2.1. System Checkout Press the POWER key on the antenna control panel. The display should report model and software versions, verifying the DC power connection between the antenna control panel and the antenna pedestal assembly.
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Setup for Model ST14 D ST14 Ku-Band TVRO DishPro or DishPro Plus Satellite Receiver to determine and target the correct satellite based on the operators channel selection. For integrated Receivers that do support DiSEqC, the ST-14 requires that the user press the NEXT key to determine and target the desired satellite.
ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Setup for Model ST14 D The following table serves as a guide to help properly setup your ST-14. Contact your (prospective) Service Provider to define which satellite(s) are required which is normally based on your service subscription.
Setup for Model ST14 D ST14 Ku-Band TVRO 2.3.5. SAT1 - First Satellite Parameters Access all of the SAT1 individual parameters via a sub menu. Choices are: 2.3.5.1. PRESET This choice presets all of the other sub-menu parameters to factory defaults for the satellite you choose to set this SAT to.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Setup for Model ST14 D 2.3.5.3. Enter or edit the Longitude position of this satellite. Range of acceptable values are 0-180, East or West (E or W). Press the NEXT key to select this sub-menu parameter for adjustment.
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Setup for Model ST14 D ST14 Ku-Band TVRO 2.3.5.6. Enter or edit the best Forward Error Correction rate for the receiver to use for this satellite. This choice presets all of the other sub-menu parameters to factory defaults for the satellite you choose to set this SAT to.
Accessing the Factory Settings parameters should ONLY be done by a qualified technician from an authorized Sea Tel dealer. The Antenna Model and Serial Number information is located on a sticker which can be found on top of the electronics enclosure. The parameters are: 2.3.11.1.
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Press the NEXT key to select this sub-menu parameter for adjustment. Once selected, press ▼ arrow to select the base model of either C14 or ST14 Then Press the ▲arrow keys to scroll through a list of model configuration choices. The current choices are blank, M, or D.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Setup for Model ST14 D 2.3.11.4. LON (Ships Longitude) This parameter is automatically set by the GPS antenna mounted on the Coastal pedestal inside the radome. The GPS input enables the antenna to quickly & accurately target satellites (SAT1 – SAT6).
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Setup for Model ST14 D ST14 Ku-Band TVRO system will use the parameter entered for MID LAT OFFSET for calculating the tracking threshold. 2.3.11.5.3. Upper Latitude Range The HIGH LAT LIM parameter defines the “Upper” Latitude Limitation Range and is any whole degree from1-90.
ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Setup for Model ST14 D Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the next digit to the left. Press ▼ & ▲ arrow keys to increment/decrement this digit. Press the SAVE key to save this parameter to memory.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Setup for Model ST14M Setup for Model ST14M 3.1. System Checkout Press the POWER key on the antenna control panel. The display should report model and software versions, verifying the DC power connection between the antenna control panel and the antenna pedestal assembly.
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Setup for Model ST14M ST14 Ku-Band TVRO • MANUAL TARGET: Intended Use: Single or multi-satellite tracking requirement. Description By selecting this mode of manual operation the antenna will not automatically target any satellite preset regardless of any received commands that may be sent by the satellite receiver to do so.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Setup for Model ST14M Empty Blanks/zeroes all parameters for this satellite, so switching satellites (NEXT) will skip over the satellites you don’t want (if you only use ONE satellite, you should preset all of the other SAT selections to be empty/blank).
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Setup for Model ST14M ST14 Ku-Band TVRO If you want to edit any of the other default values that are loaded with preset, press the ▼ arrow key to go to the next sub-menu parameter. If you do not want to edit any other sub-menu parameters, press SAVE again to exit the sub-menu and return to the SAT main menu display.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Setup for Model ST14M SCPC AUTO* Automatically scans through all the available forced * (star’ed) FEC rates. If the satellite does not generate an NID but does have a unique combination of FREQ, BAUD and FEC lock, select the appropriate FEC* choice from this list.
Accessing the Factory Settings parameters should ONLY be done by a qualified technician from an authorized Sea Tel dealer. The Antenna Model and Serial Number information is located on a sticker which can be found on top of the electronics enclosure. The parameters are: 3.3.10.1.
Press the NEXT key to select this sub-menu parameter for adjustment. Once selected, press ▼ arrow to select the base model of either C14 or ST14 Then Press the ▲arrow keys to scroll through a list of model configuration choices. The current choices are blank, M, or D.
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Setup for Model ST14M ST14 Ku-Band TVRO 3.3.11.1. Latitude Ranges: The three latitude ranges in the “LAT-THRESH OFFSET TABLE” are defined by setting 2 system parameters, “Low Lat Lim” and “High Lat Lim”. 3.3.11.1.1. Lower Latitude Range The LOW LAT LIM parameter defines the “Lower”...
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Setup for Model ST14M 3.3.11.2. LOW/MID/HI LAT OFFSET (Threshold Offset) The threshold-offset parameters are an AGC value from 0-255 that is summed to the average noise floor, to properly calculate the systems tracking signal threshold every time the system is commanded to Target or Search for a desired satellite.
Setup for Model ST14M ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Press the SAVE key to save this parameter to memory To operate the system in the mode previously known as Auto Threshold set all three threshold offset parameters to the same value, thereby using the same Thresh Offset parameter value regardless of the vessels Geo Location.
ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Setup for Model ST14E Setup for Model ST14E 4.1. System Checkout Press the POWER key on the antenna control panel. The display should report model and software versions, verifying the DC power connection between the antenna control panel and the antenna pedestal assembly.
Setup for Model ST14E ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Press the ▼ arrow key to go to the next parameter. 4.3.3. SATA - First Satellite Parameters Access all of the SATA individual parameters via a sub menu. Choices are: 4.3.3.1. PRESET This choice presets all of the other sub-menu parameters to factory defaults for the satellite you choose to set this SAT to.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Setup for Model ST14E Continue editing until all 3 digits have been set to the Longitude (0-180) position of this satellite selection. Press the SAVE key to save the LON parameter for this SAT. If you want to edit any of the other default values that are loaded with preset, press the ▼...
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Setup for Model ST14E ST14 Ku-Band TVRO If you do not want to edit any other sub-menu parameters, press SAVE again to exit the sub- menu and return to the SAT main menu display. From there you can press the ▼ arrow key to go to next SAT numeric menu choice or to the Factory Settings menu choice.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Setup for Model ST14E 4.3.3.10. Lo Band FEC Rate Enter or edit the Lo Band Forward Error Correction rate for the receiver to use for this satellite. This choice presets all of the other sub-menu parameters to factory defaults for the satellite you choose to set this SAT to.
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Setup for Model ST14E ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Automatically scans through all the available forced * (star’ed) FEC AUTO* rates. If the satellite does not generate an NID but does have a unique combination of FREQ, BAUD and FEC lock, select the appropriate FEC* choice from this list.
Accessing the Factory Settings parameters should ONLY be done by a qualified technician from an authorized Sea Tel dealer. The Model Serial Number can be found on the blue and silver label below the reflector, on the blue frame of the pedestal. The parameters are: 4.3.6.1.
Setup for Model ST14E ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Press the NEXT key to SELECT this sub-menu parameter for adjustment. A cursor will appear under the leftmost digit. Press ▼ & ▲ arrow keys to increment/decrement this digit. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the next digit to the right. Press▼ & ▲arrow keys to increment/decrement this digit.
Original Installation of the Coastal Series system must be accomplished by or under the supervision of an authorized Sea Tel dealer for the Sea Tel Limited Warranty to be valid and in force. Please refer to the complete warranty information included with your system.
5.3. Replacing an LNB Follow the procedure below to install a Ku-Band circular receive DLA LNB Sea Tel P/N 115075-2. Unless otherwise noted, apply adhesive to all hardware per Sea Tel Specification Document 121730 Turn the power Off to the Antenna Remove radome top.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Maintenance Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the screws that secure the LNB to the reflector assembly. Remove LNB and place aside. Install replacement LNB into mounting collar as secure using the screws that were loosened in step 4.
Maintenance ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Reconnect and secure coax(es) removed earlier. 5.4. Preventive Maintenance As needed - Clean the outside surface of the radome with warm soapy water to remove dust, grime and salt residue. There is no other preventive maintenance required 5.5.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Maintenance Antenna does not come on when the Check +12 VDC input to antenna control panel. ON key is pressed Verify that all connections on the rear of the antenna control panel are properly seated. Check the 4A fuse in the rear panel of the antenna control...
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ST 14 Technical Specifications ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Elevation Pointing +/- 15 degrees of Roll 35 to 60 degrees +/- 25 degrees of Roll 40 to 50 degrees 6.6. US Circular LNB Sea Tel Part Number: 127444-1 Type: Dual output LNB Manufacturer:...
ST14 Ku-Band TVRO ST 14 Technical Specifications 6.7.2. Pedestal Control Unit Features Fully integrated controller, sensors, motor drivers, and RF signal Tracking Receiver. Size 10” x 12 ½” x 2 1/2” 6.7.3. DVB Compliant Tracking Receiver Internal Satellite Identification Receiver Tuning range 950 to 2150 MHz in 1 MHz increments in DVB Mode.
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Computer Interface Computer Interface A computer may be connected to the antenna control panel (via a 9 pin serial cable) to allow you to perform software updates to the system, This connection may also provide access to ALL the parameter settings and to query the Coastal Series antenna and view the responses it provides.
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Computer Interface ST14 Ku-Band TVRO y2nnn Set Mid Lat. THRESHOLD OFFSET in AGC counts (0-255) y3nnn Set High Lat. THRESHOLD OFFSET in AGC counts (0-255) inc / dec pol trim. Tracking / DishScan ON. Tracking / DishScan OFF, Search OFF.
ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Computer Interface 7.1.1. Programming Instructions Coastal Series Pedestal Control Unit These instructions apply to the Coastal Series antennas. Electrical Hookup – Coastal ACP Use a standard straight 9-pin serial cable (P/N 120643 or equiv.) connected between the ACP (M&C Port) and a PC with an available...
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Computer Interface ST14 Ku-Band TVRO From the “CommPort” menu, select “Properties”. Verify the correct COM port is selected. Select correct Maximum Speed (9600 for Coastal Series). Press “OK” to confirm any changes. Power on ACP 10. Click on the Paper Clip...
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Computer Interface 13. Press ‘UPLOAD’ to begin sending the new hex file program update to the ACU module. A dialog box will appear to allow you to select the file to be programmed. 14. Program Terminal will send the new file to the desired module and you will see an Upload dialog box with a “Cancel”...
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ST14 Ku-Band TVRO Drawings Drawings The following drawings are included with this manual for installation and maintenance reference. 8.1. ST 14 Drawings Drawing Title 129000 ST14 Electronics Assembly 129007 Yoke Base Assembly 129984 Elevation/ Reflector Assembly 129264 ST14M General Assembly...
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CABLE-TUNER OUT JUMPER ST128991-1 CABLE-TUNER IN JUMPER ST128990-1 CABLE-FSK OUT JUMPER ST128962-1 ELECTRONICS COVER,PCU ST128973-1 ENCLOSURE,FSK 5052-H32 PER QQ-A-250/8 ST125944-1 PCB ASS'Y MODEM, FSK,ADE,ST14 ST126248-5 PCU ASSY,DC-DC CONVERTER ST122307-4 DVB RECEIVER ASSY ST128972-1 ENCLOSURE, PCU 5052-H32 PER QQ-A-250/8 ST128981 PCU ASSEMBLY ST128974-1 MTG PANEL,ELECTRONICS ITEM NO.
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF R E V I S I O N S Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED. DATE APPROVAL D E S C R I P T I O N RELEASED DRAWING...
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF R E V I S I O N S Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED. DATE APPROVAL D E S C R I P T I O N RELEASED DRAWING...
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF R E V I S I O N S Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED. DATE APPROVAL D E S C R I P T I O N NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF R E V I S I O N S Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED. DATE APPROVAL D E S C R I P T I O N RELEASED DRAWING...
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CABLE-TUNER OUT JUMPER ST128991-1 CABLE-TUNER IN JUMPER ST128990-1 CABLE-FSK OUT JUMPER ST128962-1 ELECTRONICS COVER,PCU ST128973-1 ENCLOSURE,FSK 5052-H32 PER QQ-A-250/8 ST125944-1 PCB ASS'Y MODEM, FSK,ADE,ST14 ST126248-5 PCU ASSY,DC-DC CONVERTER ST122307-4 DVB RECEIVER ASSY ST128972-1 ENCLOSURE, PCU 5052-H32 PER QQ-A-250/8 ST128981 PCU ASSEMBLY ST128974-1 MTG PANEL,ELECTRONICS ITEM NO.
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF R E V I S I O N S Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED. DATE APPROVAL D E S C R I P T I O N RELEASED DRAWING...
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF R E V I S I O N S Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED. DATE APPROVAL D E S C R I P T I O N NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
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CABLE-TUNER OUT JUMPER ST128991-1 CABLE-TUNER IN JUMPER ST128990-1 CABLE-FSK OUT JUMPER ST128962-1 ELECTRONICS COVER,PCU ST128973-1 ENCLOSURE,FSK 5052-H32 PER QQ-A-250/8 ST125944-1 PCB ASS'Y MODEM, FSK,ADE,ST14 ST126248-5 PCU ASSY,DC-DC CONVERTER ST122307-4 DVB RECEIVER ASSY ST128972-1 ENCLOSURE, PCU 5052-H32 PER QQ-A-250/8 ST128981 PCU ASSEMBLY ST128974-1 MTG PANEL,ELECTRONICS ITEM NO.
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF R E V I S I O N S Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED. DATE APPROVAL D E S C R I P T I O N RELEASED DRAWING...
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