Specifications

Operations Manual, Redundant System Controllers 209351 REV B 35
3.3.3.3 Control
Selects between Local and Remote mode. Note that this is the same function as the
dedicated front panel button.
3.3.3.4 Switching
Selects between Auto and Manual mode. Note that this is the same function as the
dedicated front panel button.
3.3.3.5 Priority
Used in 1:2 redundant systems only. It is used to assign switching priority to either
position 1 or position 3 in the event that both amplifiers fail. Priority has no effect in a
FPRC-1200 system.
3.3.3.6 Stby. Select
Selects which unit will be in default standby mode. Note that this is the same function
as on the signal path mimic display on the front panel.
3.3.4 Fault Setup
This section describes the fault tracking capability of the controller. The controller is
extremely versatile in its ability to monitor alarms from a large variety and quantity of
equipment. The following alarm inputs are provided on the controller:
• LNA / LNB Current Monitoring - up to 600mA
• (3) External Alarm Inputs
• (5) Auxiliary Alarm Inputs
Any combination of the alarm inputs can be used individually or together. From the
main menu screen, select “Flt.Setup”. See Figure 3-8. The following four fault setup
selections are available.
Figure 3-8: Fault Setup Parameters Menu
2.Com Setup1.Sys Info 3.Operation 4.Flt. Setup 5.Options
1.Mjr. Faults
Main Menu
6.Calibr
2. Aux. Faults
3. Sw Faults
5.Latch
1.LNA/LNB 2.External 3.Both
1.Sys. Fault 2.Alert Only 3.Alternate
4.Flt. Logic
1.Fault on High 2.Fault on Low1.Enable 2.Disable 1.Enable 2.Disable