Specifications

Operations Manual, Redundant System Controllers 209351 REV B 9
Section 1: General Information
1.0 Introduction
This section provides the general information for the Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC
line of Redundant Control Panels. The RCP2-1100 and RCP2-1200 are used for 1:1
and 1:2 redundant systems, respectively. The FPRC-1100 and FPRC-1200 are used
for Phase Combined Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) systems.
This section describes the supplied equipment and safety precautions.
1.1 Description
The RCP2/FPRC controller is used to monitor and control amplifiers configured in 1:1
and 1:2 redundant systems. The RCP2-1100 and FPRC-1100 controllers provide
control of two amplifiers and their corresponding transfer switch. The RCP2-1200 and
FPRC-1200 controllers monitor and control three amplifiers and two switches.
The RCP/FPRC Series of redundant controller can be used in LNA, LNB, and SSPA
systems as well as frequency converter systems. A mimic display on the front panel
indicates the RF path and the fault status of the equipment. User interface and control
is provided in three forms:
• Front Panel, Local Control
• 37 pin Parallel Control Port with Contact Closures and Opto-Isolated Inputs
• Serial Data Control via RS232 or RS485 (4-wire)
Additional features include:
• Universal Input, Power Factor Corrected Power Supply
• User Friendly Front Panel LCD Display for Local Monitor & Control
• Dual AC Mains Entries with removable power supplies.
1.2 Equipment Supplied
The following equipment is supplied with each unit:
• The RCP2/FPRC Redundant Controller
• (2) IEC Line Cord Sets
• Redundant Controller Operations Manual