Outdoor Control Module

Outdoor Control Module
Provides full M&C capability for
most outdoor satellite uplink amplifiers
and amplifier systems

Features
• Communicates with newer models via Ethernet, and with legacy amps via serial interface (RS-485). Supports SIM switch configuration software, controlling up to sixteen switches and ten amplifiers which have CAN-Bus architecture.
• For legacy amplifier control, this product is capable of monitoring up to three amplifiers and four mechanical switches.
• Can be used as a switch monitor and manual override controller in systems where all HPAs are connected to a SIM switching system or legacy switch system.
• Provides upstream Ethernet interface for the connected-
legacy amplifiers:
     • Ethernet control only (BCIP or ACIP as supported by amplifier) or serial interface
     • Web interface available
• Ethernet hub

Local User Interface
• Ethernet port
• Multiple serial ports
• Can drive up to four legacy switches or 16 SIM-based switches

Local User Interface
• BCIP or ACIP over standard Ethernet to amplifiers
• Serial (BCIP or if legacy, ACIP) to amplifiers: RS-485
• Serial - Panel to M&C system: RS-232/485
• M&C of this device via hosted browser based web page

Mechanical Interface
• NEMA enclosure
• Less than 25 pounds (11.4 kg)

Regulatory
• RoHS certified
• CE certified
• EMC per directive 2004/108/EC to Class A equipment level

Options:

• Second AC input
• Redundant power supply
• Legacy switch interface
• CAN-Bus SIM switch interface
• Discrete fault/inhibit interface to and from amplifiers