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RF Switch Controllers

  • Simple Ethernet switch/attenuator control
  • Configurable logical switch definitions
  • Outputs directly drive 5-28V relay coils
  • 56 high current, 56 TTL outputs
  • Scalable to 1120 ports
  • Counts switch closures to track wear
  • Switch rules prevent unsafe closures
  • LabVIEW and .NET drivers

RF Switch Controller

RF Switch Controller Data Sheet (PDF)


Overview

The Vektrex RF Switch Controller provides a programmable interface to control RF switches and attenuators as well as other switches.  Using the Vektrex RF Switch Controller and standard components, you can easily create custom switch matrixes and control them with simple, intuitive Ethernet commands that match your custom switch topology. The Vektrex RF Switch Controller has 600mA source/sink outputs that directly drive 5-28V coils, eliminating the need for external drivers or expensive TTL-control switches.

Scalable Solution

A single switch controller provides 56 high current source/sink outputs and 56 TTL I/O ports. For larger applications, the RF switch controller can be linked via an expansion bus to low-cost satellite VISCs, to provide up to 560 high current outputs and 560 TTL I/O lines.

 

Applications

  • RF switch/attenuator control

  • Instrumentation switch matrixes

  • Custom RF switch instruments

  • Large-scale RF switch matrixes

  • RF test fixtures

  • Remote switch control

  • General process control

Ordering Information

Part Number
 

Description
 

Controller/Relay

  
 

VISC-CR-5V

VISC-CR-28V

Controller and 56 TTL, 56 high current ports.  Specify 5V or 28V maximum DC input.

Satellite Relays

 

VISC-R-5V

VISC-R-28V

56 TTL, 56 high current ports. Specify 5V or 28V max DC input

Controller Only

 

VISC-C-5V

VISC-C-28V

Controller only.

Specify 5V or 28V max DC input

Accessories

 

VISC-terminal block

56 Position terminal block for high current or TLL ports

VISC-program cable

RS232 programming cable for TCP/IP address

VISC-interconnect

Expansion Interconnect Cable (ribbon) 36”

For more information,

Contact Sales, (858)558-8282 option 6 

sales@vektrex.com 

Copyright 2007, Vektrex, (858) 558-8282.