RCU1000 series Redundancy Switch Unit
RCU1000 series Redundancy Switch Units
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 redundancy switch unit can monitor and control up to 8 P7xxx series converters plus 1 standby to provide full system redundancy. The RCU automatically configures the standby converter’s frequency and gain settings to that of any defective channel. Channel priority can be preset to ensure that high priority traffic is maintained. The RCU also incorporates input and output switching to fully isolate individual channels to ensure that any defective converter can be replaced without any disruption to signal transmission.
The RCU is a 4U high 19” rack mount unit with a full front panel system mimic, graphics display module and membrane keyboard which provides clear intuitive control and monitoring. The RCU can be controlled from the front panel or by the RS232/RS485 link to a host computer. In remote mode all units can be monitored while keeping switch-over automatic in case of failure.
Peak Features
IF and RF switching for isolation of individual channels
Automatic setting of frequency and gain on standby converter
Full remote control
Field expandable up to 1:8 configuration
Full mimic monitoring of system status
Dual redundant power supplies
User adjustable gain offset for standby channel optimisation
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