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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL
Figure 1-1. Front View, 1:1 Redundant Line Amplifier System
Figure 1-2. Rear View, 1:1 Redundant Line Amplifier System
The 1:1 Redundant Line Amplifier System is designed
to ensure continuous operation without disruption of
signal transmission. An amplifier fault can be repaired
and/or routine maintenance can be performed with out
signal disruption.
If a fault is detected and the unit is in automatic
mode, the faulted amplifier is switched off-line by
physically removing its input and output signal lines
and connecting them to the backup amplifier. The line
amplifier unit also provides manual switching of the
amplifiers.
The system stores all information in non-volatile
memory. If power is lost, the amplifier will return to its
original settings when power is restored.
The remote interface provides control and status of the
amplifier unit from a remote location.
FEATURES
Fault tolerant design
Fully redundant, hot-swappable power supplies
Remote control via RS485 or RS422 (user selectable)
Automatic/manual control from both local and remote
mode
Remote status
Off-line input/output access
Amplifier current fault detection
Time-stamped alarm history
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LCD
Display
Remote
Key
Alarm
Key
Menu
Navigation
Keys
Amplifier
Status
Indicators
Switch Position/
Switch Indicators
Enter
Key
Menu/
Escape
Key
Manual
Key
LED
Indicators
Ground
Lug
J1
Summary
Alarm
Connector
A1A1
Power Supply “A”
AC Voltage
Input/Switch
J2
Remote
Interface
Connector
J6
RF Output
Connector
J7
Standby Output
Connector
A5A2
Termination w/Chain
A1A2
Power Supply “B”
AC Voltage
Input/Switch
J3
Remote
Interface
Connector
J5
Standby Input
Connector
A5A1
Termination w/Chain
J4
RF Input
Connector