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Station Master DeLuxe
Computer independent "network" controller for controlling large stations with multiple 
Antenna Switches,  SteppIRs, Rotators, 
Automatic PAs and other devices.
  
Station Master DeLuxe™ the big brother of Station Master™ and has all its capabilities but provides a more ergonomic user interface with large 240x64 LCD, multiple programmable buttons and stacked antenna support. Station Master DeLuxe is designed for large single radio stations with multiple rotators and stacks, advanced SO2R stations requiring full control and ergonomic setup for each radio position, and all multi-station setups.

The feature that sets Station Master DeLuxe (SMD) apart is network operation. Multiple SMD units can be linked over a reliable, low latency "uLink" (RS-485) bus independent of the computer LAN network. uLINK supports up to 16 SMD controllers (8 SO2R operating positions or 16 single radio operating positions in any combination). Each linked SMD can simultaneously access up to 128 uLink interface modules. 

The uLINK bus can be up to 4000 ft (1.2 km) using CAT5 cable – enough to comfortably link a complete multi-op station including the antenna farm.  uLINK interface modules are small, remotely located, dedicated function devices – relay output module, RS232 module, rotator control module, stepper motor module, etc. - to control end point devices like antenna switches, stack switches, beverage switches, rotator controllers, motors, matching
networks, and more.

Station Master DeLuxe includes a user configurable system of hierarchical priorities and lockouts which allow sharing the endpoint devices among multiple stations without collisions and damage.

Highlights:
– Fully stand alone operation, independent of the logging computer and LAN.
– Compatible with all microHAM "keyers."  Advanced integration with MKII and MK2R.
– Special handling of "shared" devices – e.g., mutiband antennas, shared amplifiers, SteppIR antennas.
– Maintais three antenna path/status: Receiver 1, Receiver 2, and transmit antenna.
– Support for stacked antennas including complex topologies (e.g., stacked stacks).
– Configurable interlocks to prevent damage and support various operation styles (contest rules: one transmiter, one transmitter with multiplier , multi-multi, etc.).
– Intelligent rotator control including linked/slave rotators, rotator over rotator, or rotator on rotary tower.
– Special support for receive antennas.
 
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All prices displayed on these pages are exclusive of 19% VAT which is automatically added for all European Union customers during checkout!

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STATION MASTER DeLuxe

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Package contains: Station Master, miniDIN 6 to miniDIN 6 cable, RCA to RCA cable, coaxial 2.1/5.5mm power plug and CD-ROM containing microHAM USB Device Router and documentation.

uLINK HUB

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The uLINK Hub serves as a concentrator and isolated power source Station Master DeLuxe (SMD) controllers  connected to the uLink bus. Up to four SMDs can be connected to one Hub.  Hubs may be chained and can be
located anywhere within the peer-to-peer network topology.

uLINK RELAY6

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RELAY6 module has six isolated SPST relay contacts.  Outputs can be configured to operate based on status  antenna switch), RX or TX frequency (BPF) or as a sequencer output (SEQ).
Outputs can be partitioned into logical groups (outputs assigned to control particular device) - for example, three outputs to control a receive only 4SQ, and another three outputs for a differeent antenna control.  Each logical group can be accessed by different SMD/radio at the same time.

uLINK RELAY10

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RELAY10 has ten (10) one common pole SPST relay contacts.  Outputs can be configured to operate based on status  antenna switch), RX or TX frequency (BPF) or as a sequencer output (SEQ).
Outputs can be partitioned into logical groups (outputs assigned to control particular device) - for example, three outputs to control a receive only 4SQ, and another three outputs for a differeent antenna control.  Each logical group can be accessed by different SMD/radio at the same time.

uLINK DATA

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uLINK DATA is designed to control of data devices and suports: one RS232 serial port with RTS/CTS, a CI-V port (translates frequency from the active transceiver  (SMD) to Icom protocol), two configurable inputs, one open collector output and one opticaly isolated output. 
The serial port can be switched to BCD TTL outputs. These capabilities allow uLINK DATA to control most
automatic power amplifiers, serial antenna tuners, rotators with RS232 ports, SteppIR controllers, N8LP wattmeter, and other RS232 devices.  The list of supported devices will be extended based on user input.

uLINK ROTATOR

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uLINK Rotator can control home made any commercial rotors. Supports either analog sensors (pot) or pulse counting sensors (reed contact) direction indicators.  There are three relay contact outputs (CW, CCW and AUX).  Aux may be configured as either SPEED (Yaesu style) or BRAKE (Hy-Gain style).   Configuration is compatible with the SM integrated rotator controller. Contact current rating is 16A.

uLINK STEPPER

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The uLINK Stepper Module can drive any bipolar stepper motor  up to 2.5A winding current and will automatically remember/set position of the motor based on the transmit or receive frequency of the active  SMD/transceiver with 10kHz resolution and better than 0.4 degree accuracy.  For each frequency segment, the SMD remembers data for up to 32 different motors. 
The primary function of uLINK Stepper is to adjust matching networks, variable capacitors, rotary switches, etc.  uLINK Stepper also  supports multiturn devices (vacuum variable capacitors, roller inductors). 
Each module includes a 1.8 deg NEMA23 stepper motor with belt drive available in 1:1, 2:1 or 4:1 ratios with 6mm,
¼ inch or 8 mm output shaft.  The motor includes a 6mm thru shaft for manual control.

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