SC-500A

System Controller

The SC-500A System Controller is an expandable platform designed to manage all communication and interface requirements for small to medium non-critical routing systems.

Housed in a 1RU frame the SC-500A System Controller manages the communication between multiple Quartz products and third party equipment. It can also be configured to provide communication translations between Q-Link, F-Link, RS422, RS232 and Ethernet.

The SC-500A is fitted with the advanced FU-0018 controller module.

The SC-500A is powered from a single external power supply that connects to the frame via a secure bayonet locking connector. A redundant external power supply can also be fitted if required.

SC-500A - fitted with the FU-0018 controller module

This is an advanced controller and is most commonly used when the SC-500 is being deployed as a System Controller. As an advanced controller the FU-0018, in its standard configuration, provides two Q-Link ports, two F-Link ports, four RS422/RS232 serial ports and a single Ethernet port.

Features

Used as a Q-Link Master and/or a protocol converter for Quartz control panels when employed to control third party equipment
Used as an external port expander to add extra serial and Q-Link ports to a system when there are no spare ports available on the router frame
Used to distribute control panels among several Q-Link ports in order to provide an additional level of system protection

Used as an alternative to the larger SC-1000 System Controller when installed into suitable non-critical applications
Used to provide an Ethernet interface for Quartz products that do not have the option of an Ethernet port
Used for long distance control of Quartz routers

Specifications

Standard Control
Q-Link	2
F-Link	2
Serial RS232/422	4
Ethernet	1

Power
Supply	90V - 132V, 180V - 264V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	10 Watts

Physical
Height	1RU, 44mm
Width	19" rack mount (482mm)
Depth	130mm (5")
Weight	1.55kg (2 lbs)
Operating Temperature	0 - 40°C

Ordering Information

SC-500A	System Controller

Ordering Options
+PS	Redundant power supply