Mitec 18312-KPA Controller
The 18312-01 MD 1:3 redundant switch is a microcontroller-based unit designed to monitor and control a switching/combining network, consisting of:
- 4 high-power amplifiers (HPA), 3 online and one on standby.
- 7 waveguide switches with locks.
- 4 coaxial switches.
- 4 waveguide switches.
It performs manual or automatic switching to a backup high-power amplifier.
About
Version Info
| Range | Key Features | Based on | System Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x [SLC Main] | Initial version | - | - |
Product Info
| Range | Supported Firmware |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Configuration Version: 1.00 Software Version: 2.23.1 |
System Info
| Range | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant | Linked Components | Exported Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | No | Yes | - | - |
Configuration
Connections
Serial Connection
This connector uses a serial connection and requires the following input during element creation:
SERIAL CONNECTION:
Direct connection:
- Baudrate: Baudrate specified in the manual of the device, e.g., 9600 (default: 9600).
- Databits: Databits specified in the manual of the device, e.g., 7 (default: 7).
- Stopbits: Stopbits specified in the manual of the device, e.g., 1 (default: 1).
- Parity: Parity specified in the manual of the device, e.g., No (default: even).
- FlowControl: FlowControl specified in the manual of the device, e.g., No (default: no).
Interface connection (applies when communicating over serial gateway, the serial settings will be applied in the gateway itself):
- IP address/host: The polling IP or URL of the destination gateway.
- IP port: The IP port of the destination gateway.
How to use
The General page provides an overview of the device information, summary alarm status, and FAN status information.
The SW page provides an overview of the waveguide switches. You can change the position of the switches by clicking the preferred switch position for the corresponding switch.
The SC page provides an overview of the coaxial switches.
The HPA page provides an overview of the HPAs. You can change the maintenance mode by selecting the preferred mode for the corresponding HPA.