Overview
Broadcast Devices PDC-300 Three Switch Mode Controller for Master Antenna Applications -SNMP Enabled
The PDC-300 controller is designed for master antenna power dividers where it is desired to have multiple modes of operation for dual feed or single feed to an antenna system. With dual layer antennas it is often needed to be able to operate from upper or lower antenna and the PDC-300 was designed specifically for this application. The units support four modes—”Main Dual Feed”, “Upper Only”, “Lower Only” and “Test Mode”. All interlocks are managed by the controller to interface to any interlock system desired. As with all BDI RF support products the PDC-300 can easily interface to modern remote control systems as an SNMP v2 agent device. Of course the PDC-300 has local GPIO control/status connections as well for local control/ status panels or legacy remote control interface.
Features
- A modern approach to RF switch control in a compact 1 RU chassis form factor
- Management/Control/Status of up to three (3) - RF switches with interlock control
- Compatible with all major manufacturers' RF transfer switches
- Optional factory-fabricated RF Switch Control Cables available for most manufacturers' RF switches
- Built-in LAN Port Provides Remote Control Via Supplied BDI Windows GUI Software, and as an SNMPv2 Agent
- Local Control/Status Connectors Provided for Interface to Legacy Remote Controls or Local Control/Status Panel
- Inputs available for "RF Safe" Switch Operations-Protects Against Switch Damage
- Full/Half Power control output available via GPIO, with status available via SNMP
- Front Panel Control/Status of Switch Positions for Each Mode: Main, Upper, Lower, Test
- Dual power supplies with separate power cords are optionally available.
Specifications / Documents
- Switch Control Voltage: 12 or 24 VDC-Selectable for Each Switch
- Number of Switches Supported: Three (3)
- Switch Manufacturers supported but not limited to:
- Delta
- Delta Meccanica
- Dielectric 50/60K
- DowKey
- ERI
- Kintronics
- Mega/MCI
- Myat
- Spinner
- Transmitter and Interlock Control: Each Switch movement supports Interlock Open/Closure for safe switch operations with 12 available relays plus 12 relays for Full/Half Power command.
- Transmitter Interface: Form C dry contact relays GPIO Remote Control interface: Main Upper + Lower, Upper, Lower, Test command/status, Full/Half Power Status
- Connector Style: DSUB25 Female for control/interlocks, DSUB15 Female for switch interface
- Communications Interface:
- Ethernet TCP/IP
- SNMPv2 Agent (MIB supplied)
- Supplied BDI Windows
Graphical User Interface
- Switch Interface Connectors: DSUB15F
- RS232 Serial Connector: DSUB25F
- RS485 Serial Connector: DSUB9F
- Ethernet LAN Connector: RJ45
- Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 amps
- Mechanical Dimensions: 19 in W x 10 in D x 1.75 in H (483 mm W x 254 mm D x 44 mm H) Standard One EIA Rack Unit Enclosure
