Spacepath
Launches New Universal Controller For Redundant
& Phase Combined Systems
14th March, 2023
SpacePath Communications
(‘SpacePath’), a dedicated, European-based
SATCOM amplifier manufacturer and equipment
supplier, is showcasing its new Universal
Controller at Satellite 2023 Exhibition in
Washington DC.
As part of SpacePath’s
controller system portfolio, the new SPC3U02
Universal Controller is a user-friendly unit
housed in a 3RU chassis which can be configured
to operate up to three amplifiers along with
three switches. Featuring a 7-inch touchscreen
on its front panel, the intuitive digital
display not only allows easy configuration of
single thread or redundant 1:1, 1:2 and 1+1
phase, combined configurations with air-to-load
and polarity switching combinations but in
conjunction with the SpacePath Universal
Amplifier Mounting System can provide a flexible
sub-system approach.
Communication between
controller and amplifiers is provided via a
single cross site Ethernet connection. A new
web-based GUI is also available which provides
clear indication of amplifier status and RF
switch routing.
A Beacon Receiver Input
facilitates local connection to the controller
which then remotely communicates to each of the
amplifiers. The Uplink Power Control (UPC) can
then be enabled to automatically control the
uplink power to cater for all weather
conditions.
The controller’s
touchscreen can be locked and a user login can
be set to restrict access. SNMP is also
supported to allow the operator to easily add
the system into an existing M&C system.
David Melville, operations
manager, said: “As we continue our mission to
set new standards in system functionality,
performance and innovation, this latest addition
to our controller product line with its
customer-led features reconfirms why SpacePath
is a provider of choice within the global SATCOM
market.”
SpacePath’s high
performance uplink amplifiers cover all
mission-critical segments including satellite
newsgathering (DSNG), flyaway or truck-based
systems, fixed-earth stations and military
satellite communications.
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