Quintech RP1 Modular 1RU LNB Power Insertion & Redundancy Chassis
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Product details
The Quintech RP1 is a modular 1RU chassis for centralized LNB power and signal redundancy. Its eight hot-swappable card slots take any mix of dual LNB Bias-T power inserters (up to 16), 2x1 RF-sensing LNB redundancy switches with Q-SENSE (up to 8), or switchable DC power outputs (up to 16). Redundant power supplies and a field-replaceable fan keep it running, and it is controlled through a web GUI, SNMP or Quintech's API.
Key features
- Eight hot-swappable card slots in 1RU
- Dual LNB Bias-T cards: 0/13/18 VDC with 22 kHz tone per port
- 2x1 RF-sensing LNB redundancy switch cards (Q-SENSE)
- LNB status monitoring: under-current, short and normal
- 10 MHz reference distributed to all slots
- 700–3000 MHz versions
- Redundant hot-swap power supplies and field-replaceable fan
- Web browser, SNMP or TCP/IP API control
Specifications
| Part number | RP1 |
|---|---|
| Series | Quintech RP1 |
| Card slots | 8 hot-swappable |
| Operating frequency | 950–2150, 950–2500 or 700–3000 MHz versions |
| Bias-T card, LNB output per port | Selectable 0/13/18 VDC with 22 kHz tone; 400 mA nominal (550 mA peak inrush), 750 mA (2-pin); short-circuit protection with automatic reset |
| Bias-T card insertion loss (max.) | 1 dB (950–2150 and 950–2500 MHz), 1.5 dB (700–3000 MHz) |
| Bias-T card isolation | 65 dB min. |
| Redundancy card | 2x1 with RF sensing |
| Redundancy card insertion loss | 3 ±0.5 dB (950–2150 MHz), 3 ±1 dB (950–2500 MHz), 3.5 ±1 dB (700–3000 MHz) |
| Redundancy card isolation | 50 dB (to 2500 MHz), 45 dB (700–3000 MHz) |
| RF sensing range | -50 to 0 dBm |
| Max. input power | 24 dBm |
| RF connectors | F (f), BNC (f) 75 Ω or 50 Ω, SMA |
| LNB status | Under-current (<50 mA), short, normal |
| Local control | 2.2" LCD with rotary control knob |
| Remote control | TCP/IP, web browser interface or SNMP |
| Power requirements | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 10W standby, 200W fully loaded |
| Size | 1RU: 1.75" H x 19" W x 18.5" D |
| Weight | 9 lbs net, 12 lbs boxed |
Applications
- Powering LNBs from a central rack instead of from receivers
- Automatic LNB redundancy switching
- Earth stations, teleports and broadcast downlinks
Frequently asked questions
How does the RP1 decide when to switch LNBs?
The 2x1 redundancy cards sense RF level (-50 to 0 dBm) and LNB current, and switch to the backup path when the primary fails.
Which frequency range should I order?
Cards come in 950–2150, 950–2500 and 700–3000 MHz versions. Tell us your LNB band and Digisat will specify the right cards.
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