RSS-2T RF Broadband Automatic Switching Station The RSS-2T is designed for the redundancy of analog RF channels, QAM RF channels, and CATV RF- Broadband feeds in Headend and Hub sites. The RSS automatic switching station incorporates two (2) independent A/B switches. Each switch module monitors independently its main & backup input feed for automatic switching operation, and remote status monitoring & alarming over TCP/IP Networks. The RSS-2T automatic switch covers a wide input RF level range and incorporates front panel Threshold adjustment for each input being monitored. It can be used to monitor feeds before or after Broadband amplifiers, after Fiber receiver, or monitor a single TV channel or QAM channel in the 5 MHz to 1GHz CATV Band. Because The RSS continuously monitors the main and backup inputs, it will only switch to the backup input feed when the RF level of that input is present and above its threshold setting. The RSS-2T incorporates front-panel switch override capability as well as indication of switch position & level status. An TCP/IP port is available for remote monitoring, alarm and control of the RSS station via SNMP protocol & Web-page. An optional serial port is offered for connection to external modem for dial-up DTMF-tone (phone) switch control in emergency situations. The remote control of the switch overrides in this case, the RSS switch automatic operation as well as the front panel toggle switch. Other RSS models are also offered for automatic switching applications in the Headend and remote Hub sites for the redundancy of: Analog & Digital video/audio channels DVB-ASI & SDI Digital TV Channel feeds Split-Band RF-Broadband feeds RF Broadband feeds L-Band (LNB) Broadband feeds Tekron Communication is specialized and offers solutions to Remote Site Switching Monitoring & Remote Control (SMC) applications in CATV Headend/Hub sites and Broadcast transmission sites. A short list of available models can be found on the last page.
REMOTE NETWORK WEB-PAGE MONITOR and CONTROL
RF BROADBAND AUTOMATIC REDUNDANCY SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS The RSS-2T incorporates two (2 independent switches with the following specifications: Switch: Two inputs to one output, 75-ohm with F-connectors Unselected input is internally 75-ohm terminated Frequency Range: 5-1000 MHz Nominal Level Input: Typical +25dBmv to +60dBmv operation Insertion Loss: 1dB (±0.25) Flat from 5MHz to 1000MHz Return Loss: Better than 20dB 5MHz to 1000MHz Isolation: 70dB minimum 5-1000MHz between inputs & output Monitoring: Separate & continuous of main & backup input levels for automatic switching and alarm over IP-Networks Switch Threshold: 35dB front panel adjustable range separate for each input Switching Hysteresis: Set over IP, designed to protect against flutter Switching Delays: Set over IP, separate delay for switch-over & switch-back Fail-safe: Switches and passes the main input on power loss Switch Control: - TCP/IP Network via SNMP and from Web-page - Front locking toggle override switch for manual control Monitor & Alarm: - Ethernet/IP Network Web-page, SNMP and Email-alert - Front panel LED's & back-chassis plug-in connections to indicate switch and RF input level status Remote Settings: - Web-page change of switch default settings to disable automatic switch return and backup input monitoring - Hysteresis and delays before switching Chassis & Supply: 19" Rack-mount 1-U high with 85-235 Volt AC input Power supply options: NEG 48 VOLT DC internal power supply Dual Redundant Power AC/AC, DC/DC or AC/DC
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS 19" 2U-high rack-mount chassis 85-235Volt AC or NEG48 Volt-DC supply input, with optional Dual Redundant Power (DRP) with alarm Houses two (2) independent A/B automatic switches FRONT PANEL Input selection 3-way locking toggle switch Overrides the switch automatic operation for manual switch control Middle position - Automatic operation A or B position - Selects A or B inputs in manual control mode Switch and manual override status Switch status - GREEN main input and RED backup input Operating mode - Yellow=manual and OFF=automatic mode Input presence status GREEN Monitored signal above Threshold level RED Monitored signal below Threshold level BACK PANEL F-connectors (per switch module) (2) RF-inputs (75-ohm) (1) RF-output (75-ohm) RJ-45 Connector TCP/IP Ethernet Network Port DB-9 Connector (optional modem) For dial-in DTMF-tone phone-control of the switch in emergency situations. AUTOMATIC SWITCHING Local Settings: Front panel Threshold adjustment of monitored main & backup inputs Remote Settings: Web-page adjustable Hysteresis between switchover & switch back To disable/enable automatic switch return to main input To disable/enable input-b monitoring from affecting automatic switching
CATV HEADEND & HUB SITE AUTOMATIC REDUNDANCY PRODUCTS Tekron Communication Systems is focused on providing innovative solutions to TV and FM signal and RF Broadband feed Switching, Monitoring, and Control in remote CATV Headend & Broadcast transmission sites. All of Tekron RMS Monitor-n-alarm, RSS automatic switching and MX scheduled-n-controlled switching products and systems, are Network enabled with SNMP and Web-interface for remote monitoring, alarm and control. Automatic switching for Channel & Broadband Feed Redundancy Applications Digital ASI-SDI-SMPTE310M Channels RSS1-ASI Dual-output ASI automatic switch, for the redundancy of the local RSS-2ASI Dual ASI automatic switching station, for the redundancy of the local RSS-6ASI Six (2X1) ASI/SDI automatic switching station, for redundancy of local Digital/Analog Video-Audio Channels RSS-2B 3X1 Video/Stereo-audio +SAP automatic switch. RSS-2B4.5 Dual (2X1) Video/4.5-audio automatic switching station. RSS-2AS 3X1 stereo audio automatic switch c/w internal audio generator. RSS-4Eng 5X1 Video/Stereo-audio automatic switch with internal generator. RSS-3RV Triple (2X1) RF Broadband redundancy switching station that monitors main input Video for RF channel automatic switching. RSS-2AV Dual (2X1) Video/Stereo-audio +SAP automatic switching station. RSS-6AV Six (6X1) Video/Stereo-audio +SAP automatic switching station. L-Band / LNB Feed RSS-2L Dual L-Band automatic switching station, for the redundancy of the Horizontal & Vertical LNB feeds from the same chassis. RSS-6L Six (2X1) L-Band automatic switching station, for redundancy farm satellite dish LNB feeds and L-Band Fiber transport links. CATV RF Channel and Broadband Feed RMS-2RC RF-PILOT Redundancy Broadband automatic switching station RSS-2R CATV Broadband automatic switch, for Hub site transport feed redundancy RSS-2T CATV Broadband Dual automatic switching station, transport feed redundancy RSS-2D CATV Split-Band automatic switch, for Hub site transport feed redundancy RSS-3T CATV Broadband Triple A/B automatic switching station, for Headend multiple Broadband amplifier and Buffer redundancy. RSS6-T CATV Broadband six (6) A/B automatic switching station, for Headend multiple QAM Channel, Broadband, amplifier and Buffer redundancy. Provided by: Mega Hertz 800-883-8839 info@go2mhz.com www.go2mhz.com