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    RCU108 1:N Frequency Converter Redundancy Control Unit

    Converters

    Overview
    The RCU108 1:N Redundancy Control Unit provides backup protection for any number of converters ranging from 2 through 8. The
    RCU108 Switch features plug-and-play simplicity of operation. Interconnect the cables, instruct the backup converter to ‘Learn’ and the
    protection switching is activated without complicated programming. Monitoring of all the primary converters and the operation of the
    switch becomes the duty of the backup converter.

    As the system controller, the designated backup converter communicates with the primary converters via the equipment RS-485
    interface. As a result, the switch contains a minimal amount of circuitry and is therefore very reliable. Control and monitoring of all the
    primary converters and the switch itself can be performed through the operator RS-232/485 serial interface. The backup converter
    monitors the frequency, gain and channel settings of the online converter by polling the primary converters on a periodic basis. If any
    changes are made to the online settings, the backup converter will notify the user via a front panel or through the RS485 port. In the
    event of a failure of any primary converter, the backup converter will restore the circuit of the primary converter with the same settings
    that were identified during the last learning process.

    Menu programmable features in the backup converter allow various levels of backup priority to be set. A priority of 1 would be the
    highest level of protection, where a priority of zero or none means the converter would be logically removed from backup protection by
    the switch.

    Manual backup from the front panel push-buttons on the switch allow the operator to fully test the circuitry and operation of the
    protection switch system exactly as if a fault had been issued by the converter being manually backed-up. Manual mode allows a
    converter to be removed or reinstalled into the system without the fear of interrupting the circuit which has been routed through the
    backup converter.
    Features
    • 1:2 through 1:8 Field Upgradeable Transfer Switching of IF and RF
    • Plug-and-Play Simplicity
    • Auto/Manual Modes
    • User Programmable Priority Levels
    • Manual and Remote Operations via Backup Converter

    Back Panel

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    Specifications
    Front Panel
    Display Indications Primary Converters:
    Online, Backup, Fault, Manual

    Backup Converter:
    Online, Standby, Fault
    Controls Manual + Set/Reset Push-buttons
    Backup Configuration Menu (via backup converter ) Converter ID#: 1 through N (RS-485 Equipment Address)
    Converter Priority 1 (highest) through N and 0 (none)
    Remote Monitor and Control (via backup converter front panel or serial port) Frequency, Gain, Status, Fault Isolation

    Rear Panel
    BU INTFC 1-8 D Sub 15-Pin Socket
    RF In/Out SMA-F
    IF In/Out BNC-F
    Summary Fault D Sub 15-Pin Socket
    Summary Fault Status D Sub 9-Pin (J6)
    RS-485 D Sub 9-Pin (J1)

    Switch Transfer Online RF Ports


    Bandwidth DC-18 GHZ
    Insertion (Online) 0.5 dB (C-Band)
    0.7 dB (Ku-Band)
    Insertion Loss (Backup) 0.8 dB x N
    Impedance 50 Ohms
    VSWR 1.4:1 (C-Band)
    1.6:1 (Ku-Band)
    Isolation 70 dB minimum (C-Band)
    60 dB minimum (Ku-Band)

    Switch RF Ports
    Bandwidth 50-180 MHz
    Insertion Loss (Backup) 0.2 dB
    Impedance 75 Ohms
    VSWR 1.4:1
    Isolation 65 dB

    Physical
    Dimensions (height x width x depth) 3.5” x 19” x 19”
    Weight 8 lbs (1:8)

    2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA


    Voice: +1.480.333.2200 ● Fax: +1.480.333.2540 ● Email: [email protected]
    See all of Comtech EF Data’s Patents and Patents Pending at http://patents.comtechefdata.com
    Comtech EF Data reserves the right to change specifications of products described in this document at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes. Information in
    this document may differ from that published in other Comtech EF Data documents. Refer to the website or contact Customer Service for the latest released product information
    © 2014 Comtech EF Data ds-rcu108.docx 6/30/2014

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