Drake SCTeci Ethernet Controller Interface - Manual (Page 5)

General Description / Installation and Mounting 5
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The R.L. Drake model SCTeci is a professional quality
digital head end Ethernet Control Interface which accepts
RS232 serial data from the Drake family of transcoders.
The Drake transcoders supply the RS232 data by means
of their required Drake PS100 or PS151 power supplies.
The SCTeci then converts this RS232 data to Ethernet
format, thus permitting remote observation and control via
Internet or LAN. Control of up to 63 SCT860 transcoders
and up to 70 SCTx860 transcoders is possible using a
single SCTeci.
The SCTeci acts as a server, containing the software
needed to provide the required displays on a remote
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING NOTES
This equipment is designed to be installed in a
standard 19” rack. When the unit is mounted above
or below other rack mounted equipment, it is recom-
mended that air space of 1 unit high (1.75") be left
between the SCTeci and any other rack mounted
equipment.
computer. The remote computer can access the data
through the Internet or LAN using a standard web browser
such as Internet Explorer, Firefox or Netscape.
The SCTeci is compatible with SCT860, SCT1860,
SCT2860, SCT3860, and SCT4860 Transcoders when
they are used in conjunction with Drake PS100, PS150, or
PS151 Power Supplies.
The SCTeci is contained in a 1.75” x 19” standard rack
mounting. It has a front panel LCD display for ease of
programming and status monitoring, and is powered by an
external 12 volt, 250 mA DC supply.
Connect the DC power connector to an appropriate
source of 12 VDC with at least 250 mA DC capacity.
The SCTeci is always on once the DC power cord is
connected to its power source.
SCTeci Front View
SCTeci Rear View
ETHERNET 12 VDC
250 mA
RS232
ENTER 1.0 SCTeci
RESET
SCTeci ETHERNET CONTROL INTERFACE
STATUS
C R A T
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