RCU100 1 for 1 Redundancy Switch Unit
RCU100 1 for 1 Redundancy Switch Unit
Peak Communications was formed in 1995 and began by manufacturing the P701 L band frequency downconverter. The addition of the Upconverter module in 1996 enabled Peak Communications to produce the P702 L band upconverter and then also the P700 L band Up/Down converter in a single 1RU. Over time the product range has increased to include 19" rack mount and remote mount block up and down converters covering the main satellite operating frequencies including X, C and Ku Bands. The integration of these block converters into a P700 converter facilitated full frequency conversion from IF to SHF via L band. In 2003 the P7000 range of converters was launched to supersed the P700 range.
The RCU100 1:1 Redundancy switch unit is designed for use with 2 frequency converters which are typically the Peak Communications L500 series of Downconverters or the IBU/IBD series of Up/Downconverters.
The unit is designed to provide redundancy for a single-feed system, maintaining maximum availability whilst allowing routine maintenance and repair work to be carried out on the standby converter without the normally associated down-time.
The RCU100 maintains one converter on-line whilst the other is held in hot standby, allowing the user to select the on-line converter. The redundancy unit can be controlled from the front panel (Local mode) or by the RS232/RS485 link to a host computer (Remote mode). In remote mode, the on-line converter can be selected and monitored whilst keeping switch-over automatic in case of failure.
In AUTO mode, the unit monitors the converter alarm signals via the interface connecting cables and if a fault condition develops within the on-line converter, the RCU100 automatically switches traffic to the standby unit.
Peak Features
Standard 5MHz to 18GHz operation
Keys removable for security in any position
Dual mains input & redundant power supplies fitted as standard
Fully compatible with Peak L500 series and IBU/IBD Block Up/Down converters
Remote control fitted as standard
Dual switching arrangement (IF and RF) minimises insertion loss
Peak Converter alarm interface cables provided as standard
Optional, high quality, matched IF & RF cable set, to interface to the Peak converter range
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