SSPA Remote Control Panel
RCP-2001
Introduction
The RCP-2001 allows you to easily monitor and control an Antenna-Mount solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) or other singlemodule SSPA from a remote location. The RCP-2001 enables the remote, real-time operation of a single SSPA, which is
especially convenient for installations where the SSPA is located in an inaccessible or inconvenient location.
Part Number/Ordering Information
Features
User-friendly menu structure for SSPA control commands
and status display
Provides customer Serial I/O port (up to 28.8 kBps)
Audible alarm
Worldwide AC input capability
Can be located up to 1.3 km (4000') from SSPA with
inexpensive cable
Compatible with all Antenna-Mount SSPAs with firmware
version 2.0x or higher
RCP-2001
Options
1
3
5
6
Rack Slides
Parallel I/O
DC Power 24 V
DC Power 48 V
Order cable ACAB-13135-X separately
(where ‘X’ denotes length in feet, in 50 ft
increments).
Front Panel
RCP-2001
ONLINE 1
RF ON
MODIFY
MENU
FAULT
FAULT
RESET
SEL
MUTE
ONLINE 2
WARNING
PREV
GAIN
Rear Panel
SERIAL I/O
SSPA LINK
AUX
OPTION 3 PARALLEL I/O
J3
J4
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE,
REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING
OF FUSE.
85-264 V
47-63 Hz
J1
J2
RCP-2001
VX.XX
Connector Interface
Ref. Des.
Function
Connector Type
Mating Connector
Comment
J1
AC In
IEC 320
IEC Cordset
Standard
"
DC In
4-pin MS, Male
4-pin MS, Female
Option 5 or 6
J2
Serial I/O
9-pin D, Female
9-pin D, Male
Standard
J3
SSPA Link
9-pin D, Male
9-pin D, Female
Standard
J5
Parallel I/O
37-pin D, Male
37-pin D, Female
Option 3
Specifications
Parameter
Notes
Min.
Power Requirements
Voltage, Standard
Frequency
Power
Voltage, Option 5
Voltage, Option 6
85
47
Operating Temperature Range
Nom./Typ.
Max.
Units
20
42
265
63
13.5
32
56
Vac
Hz
W
Vdc
Vdc
0
+50
°C
SSPA Link Cable Length
4000 (1.3)
Size
†
†
19 W x 1.72 H x 17.52 D
482.6 x 43.7 x 445
ft (km)
inches
mm
When there is only one value on a line, the Nom./Typ. column is a nominal value; otherwise it is a typical value. Typical values are intended to
illustrate typical performance, but are not guaranteed.
Parallel I/O (Option 3)
The RCP-2001's parallel I/O (Option 3) provides eight independent contact-closure inputs and eight Form 'C' outputs. Each
input or output is easily configured via the RCP-2001's front panel display and an extensive menu of SSPA control and status
monitoring options.
Outputs *
Inputs *
No function
User Fault (Active High)
User Fault (Active Low)
Mute
Un-Mute
Mute/Un-Mute Toggle
Mute (Low)/Un-Mute (High)
RF Inhibit (Active Low)
RF Inhibit (Active High)
Fault Reset
No function (user-defined function)
Output Power Fault (High or Low)
Voltage Fault
Any Fault
Remote/Local Mode
Maintenance Mode
RF Inhibit
RF On/Off
Mute/Operate
Any Warning
Any Fault or Warning
Temperature Fault
Current Fault
Ratings
Inputs:
Contact closure to ground
(5 V/5 mA)
Outputs:
Form 'C' dry contacts
100 V/0.5 A/3 W maximum
* Additional functions may be offered for SSPAs with optional hardware features.
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