General Dynamics BUC-BDC Redundancy Controller

About

Generic redundancy controller with serial interface. Redundant lock up-converter (BUC) and down-converter (BDC) systems contain either three converters in a 1:2 redundant configuration or two converters in a 1:1 redundant configuration. The systems include automatic switchover logic, redundant power supplies, and redundant AC line inputs. The systems are designed for installation at satellite earth stations in standard 19-inch EIA equipment racks.

This connector uses a serial connection to allow the user to monitor and configure the device.

Installation and configuration

Creation

Serial Main Connection

This connector uses a serial connection and requires the following input during element creation:

SERIAL CONNECTION:

• Interface connection:

  • IP address/host: The polling IP of the device.
  • IP port: The IP port of the device.

Usage

General

This page contains general information, including the Number of Back Ups, Number of Non Back Ups and CIF Software Number, as well as settings for the device, such as the Reset Audio Alarm button and the automatic and manual switch control, and also the RF Switch groups.

Alarms

This page displays the general status of the device and switches, including power supply information.

Notes

In order to make the connector functional for BUC and BDC devices, the RF switches are named from 1 to 8 and mapped as follows:

BUC	Driver	BDC
RF Switch # 14	RF Switch # 1	RF Switch # 22
RF Switch # 15	RF Switch # 2	RF Switch # 23
RF Switch # 16	RF Switch # 3	RF Switch # 24
RF Switch # 17	RF Switch # 4	RF Switch # 25
RF Switch # 18	RF Switch # 5	RF Switch # 26
RF Switch # 19	RF Switch # 6	RF Switch # 27
RF Switch # 20	RF Switch # 7	RF Switch # 28
RF Switch # 21	RF Switch # 8	RF Switch # 29

BUC Group 1	Driver Group 1	BDC Group 1
RF Switch # 14	RF Switch # 1	RF Switch # 22
RF Switch # 16	RF Switch # 3	RF Switch # 24
RF Switch # 18	RF Switch # 5	RF Switch # 26
RF Switch # 20	RF Switch # 7	RF Switch # 28