Multiplexers: System Interface Products (SIP): Orbital Research Ltd.

System Interface Products (SIP)

System Interface Products replace what is normally a mélange of separate devices with integrated systems manufactured specifically for the satellite industry. All SIP units are rack mountable, and act to reduce the mess of cables at the back of the rack. Product integration results in greater quality, vastly improved reliability, much less signal loss, properly matched components, and lowered overall costs, especially when the costs to source, assemble, and test a 'kluge' are considered.

RPM - Redundant Power Module Dual Output

PRODUCT SERIES:

Multiplexers

USE WITH IT:

PS1 Series - North American Power Supply

PS2 Series - Global Power Supply

Overview
Features & Options
Product Specs
Applications
Pricing & ORDER

RPM - Redundant Power Module - Dual Output

While modern power supplies are sophisticated designs with superlative performance, they remain the device with the shortest MTBF. To mitigate this threat, Orbital Research introduces the RPM (Redundant Power Module) to provide one for one (1:1) DC power redundancy. This simple, low cost module provides an extremely reliable passive method of providing automatic backup power for the majority of satellite system devices. It has two inputs, one for each power supply, and simply takes the power supply with the higher voltage. So, if one power supply fails, the RPM automatically switches to the other supply.

The RPM also has dual outputs, so that you can supply two separate devices, such as a BUC/LNB combo in a VSAT, or both polarities for LNBs. Since the RPM uses our standard SIP chassis, it integrates easily into stacks, plates, or rack-mountable chassis with our other modules.

RPM or RPT?

The Orbital Redundant Power Module provides DC in DC out redundancy only, while the Redundant Power Tee provides for redundant power insertion into the L band signal.

Redundant Power Supplies

The first step in Redundancy, is to protect against the most common cause of failure - loss of power. The Redundant Power Module automatically switches to the second power supply in case of failure. The power supplies are hot-swappable, making the RPM the least expensive redundancy devise for your system.

Modems and receivers often cut costs in the design of their power supplies. LNBs, especially external reference units can put too much of a load on a cheap power supply, causing premature failure. By taking the powering function away from modems and receivers, the user can add the quality and margin needed in the power supply for reliable and consistent system operation.

As well, powering the BUC or LNB independently makes for much easier splitting or combining of L band signals, and keeps the system fully on while adding or removing modems.

Please note that just because you do not see a product listed, does not mean that we don't (or won't), make it. Custom sizes, custom connectors, custom configurations, custom specifications, stack, plate or rack mounting, integrations of SIP components can all be done to order.

Functional

Will operate with LNBs, VSATs, BDCs BUCs, and Modems
O ring sealed connectors and Hylomar sealed enclosure

Structural

The system mounts to the back of the rack, out of the way. This makes the product ideal for flyaway systems
Diode protection to prevent accidentally applying reverse polarity DC.
Solid aluminum billet, milled box and lid
Allodyne finish, Mil SPEC C-5541 CAT-3

Benefits

Lower cost, higher quality with a one-box solution
No labor to source, assemble and test a 'kluge'
Custom design variations welcome
Custom labeling requirements welcome

Flexible Solutions

An Orbital RPM - Redundant Power Module integrates with other Orbital SIP components such as Mux Tees, 10 MHz Splitters, Combiners, Dividers, etc, minimizing insertion loss, maximizing port to port isolation, matching impedances, and giving a choice of connectors to provide ease of installation.

Made for Professional Use, Made for Satellite

Orbital Systems Interface Products are made specifically for the satellite industry, and are designed for professional and industrial quality systems. Orbital SIP products are built for rack mounting, and for use indoors or out.

RPM - Redundant Power Module

Options	Option Connector Part Number	Values
L-Band: To LNB/BUC & Receiver/Modem	F	F, 75W connector
	N	N, 50W connector
	S	SMA, 50W connector
DC Supply	B	BNC (preferred) connector
	F	F connector
	N	N connector
	S	SMA connector
	FT	Feedthrough
	BBi	BNC with Binding Post Adapter
	BP	BNC with Pigtail Adapter

Remember that the Orbital Mux Tee is BI-DIRECTIONAL

RPM – Redundant Power Module Dual Output

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Switching Power Supply

PS1 for North America
PS2 for Global

Mechanical Drawing

The Orbital RPM Redundant Power Module provides automatic DC power supply redundancy, with dual DC outputs, at a low cost.
Shown here with dual power supplies, (not included).

SIP Solutions
Systems Interface Products Although Combiners and Oscillators are also SIP products, we have narrowed the definition here to just include Bias Tees, Diplexers, Mux Tees, TTL Switches, Thru Tees, Dual Power Tees, etc. Here are standard applications for each of these products. Here's how to insert 10 MHz, insert DC, extract 10 MHz, block DC, extract DC, multiplex DC L band and 10 MHz, and perform impedance transforms while you do it.
Using a Hi Power Thru Tee to power a BUC	Modem has DC power, but not enough to power my new BUC.
4 Way Combiner with 10 MHz Oscillator and Hi Power DC insert.	I want to lock several modems to a single 10 MHz Oscillator, and insert high power DC to my BUC.
Orbital 2-way Combiner using 10 MHz from one of the modems and Hi Power Mux/Tee to insert DC power	I have a pair of modems, one of which provides a 10 MHz reference, but I don't have enough power from my modem for my new high power BUC.
Orbital Combiner/Divider stripping out the 10MHz from only one of two modems	I have a pair of modems and I need to use the 10 MHz reference from one of them and split it. I need to take the L-Band signal from both modems and combine it with the 10 MHz reference. Now I need to insert DC power for a pair of high power BUCS.
Orbital Combiner/Divider using a MOS 10 MHz Oscillator	I need to combine the L-Band signals from a pair of modems with an common, external 10 MHz source, and insert power to a pair of high power BUCs.
Using an Orbital Hi Power Thru Tee to circumvent a divider or switch	My modem does not have sufficient DC to power my BUCs, and I can't switch DC power to the BUC, what to do?
Horizontal/Vertical Polarity 1 for 2 Redundant System	We need a system that will provide us with both horizontal and vertical polarities at Ku Band. In addition, the system must offer 1 for 2 redundancy.
More SIP Solutions
Using a Mux Tee	Using an Orbital MT-40 Mux Tee to multiplex the L-Band, and 10 MHz reference signals with DC power for a BUC.
Using a Bias Tee	Using an Orbital MT-40 Mux Tee as a Bias Tee to insert DC Power to a BUC
Using a Diplexer	Using an Orbital MT-40 Mux Tee as a Diplexer to insert a 10 MHz reference to a BUC
Using Redundant Power Tee	Using an Orbital Redundant Power Tee provides inexpensive power supply redundancy.
Using a Thru Tee	Using an Orbital Thru Tee to provide a separate DC power supply to the BUC, while passing the 10 MHz signal through from the modem.

How to Order an RPM - Redundant Power Module

For pricing options please call 1-604-856-0305 or contact us.

While modern power supplies are sophisticated designs with superlative performance, they remain the device with the shortest MTBF. This simple, low cost module provides an extremely reliable, passive method of providing automatic backup power for the majority of satellite system components.

The RPM is the least expensive type of redundancy insuring against the most common source of failure - failure of the power supply.