The RSS-2R is a Broadband Automatic Switch, designed for the redundancy of CATV feeds in Headends and Hub sites. It monitors the RF Broadband feeds for automatic switchover to the backup input when the RF level of the main feed drops below its threshold setting, with automatic return on signal restoration.  

The RSS-2R automatic switch can be used to monitor any Broadband feed or single channel in the 5 MHz to 1GHz CATV Band, with continuous and independent monitoring of both main and backup Broadband level inputs. The RSS will only switch to its backup input when the level of that input is above its threshold setting. 

The RSS-2R offers front-panel switch override capability as well as indication of the switch position and level status, with back-chassis terminal connections for remote monitoring and switch control. Integrated Ethernet/IP and/or RS-232 ports are optional for remote monitoring and control of the RSS station over Ethernet Network and/or dial-up telephone line. The remote control in this case, overrides the front panel toggle switch in addition to the switch automatic operation. 

For applications where a number of Broadband feeds need to be monitored at the same site, for the redundancy of (Driver or Launch) broadband amplifiers in the Headend for example, another model (RSS-3T) incorporating three (3) independent automatic broadband Switches in a single (1-RU)  rack-mount chassis can be used for rack space saving and a single connection to the Ethernet. It also incorporates front panel test points for both inputs of each switch. 

Other versions of the RSS automatic switch are also offered for the redundancy of:

• Split-Band Trunk Broadband feed.

• L-Band (LNB) Broadband feeds.

• Analog video and audio channels.

• DVB-ASI  & SDI feeds. 

Tekron Communication is focused on providing system solutions for remote site Switching Monitoring & Remote Control (SMC) applications to the CATV and the Broadcast industries.