Access to critical equipment deployed in remote locations such as Radio and Cellular towers are typically restricted and unfeasible requiring extensive time and resources.
In a recent application, Kennedy Space Center Amateur Radio Club (N1KSC) deployed Synaccess LTE-enabled PDU to remotely power and manage their Radio Equipment atop of the 500-foot Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).
Requirements
Network Redundancy via LTE for Out of Band (OOB) Access
In case of a network outage, the PDU must have a backup interface to safely activate or deactivate devices. LTE-enabled SynLink PDUs use fast and secure LTE network as a fallback communication channel.
Environment Monitoring
The customer needs to monitor temperature and humidity of the equipment. SynLink PDUs support temperature and humidity sensors, as well as other plug-and-play accessories.
Safely Activate/Deactivate Radio Equipment
FCC requires safe remote activation and deactivation of Amateur Radio equipment. SynLink Switched Pro+ PDUs have individual outlet switching control as well as per-outlet metering to provide an all-around power management.
Recommendation
Synaccess recommended the SynLink SP-1001AIE-01-M01 PDU, which provides outlet switching, and power measurement, and per circuit energy (kwH) measurement. The PDU is equipped with an embedded LTE-enabled modem, which ensures 24/7 un-interrupted access.
Result
The Synaccess engineering team worked closely with N1KSC in the development and deployment of the PDU and LTE antenna. The project completed within schedule and is now fully operational, providing 24/7 un-interrupted remote visibility of their radio equipment. Synaccess continues to work with N1KSC to provide ongoing support and features add-on/improvement to further ease their remote management.
