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ARXC
ARXC modules are ARCO rotator controller accessories for expanded control and extra functionality.
Modules are built in IP65 enclosures, designed to operate outside of the shack.
ARCO supports up to four chained ARXC modules at the same time. ARXC modules connect D-SENSOR port on ARCO, using only 4 wires of regular CAT5 cable.
When extra control cable is not a possible option, ARCO can connect ARXC modules using pair of dedicated ARXC.LoRa modules for wireless connection up to couple of kilometers distance.
ARXC RELAY
ARXC.REL is four (4) external relays module allowing to control remote antenna switches, polarization switches, mast preamplifiers or anything what is suitable to be controlled from the ARCO user interface, touch screen or VNC for Internet remote control.
In parallel to rotator control ARCO supports up to four (4) ARXC.REL modules and uses preset buttons or dedicated screen for relays control. Relays can be optionally set as directional antenna control for 8-circle or 4-square antenna showing direction on great circle map.
ARXC MAGNETIC
ARXC.MAG is magnetic azimuth sensor. Mounted on antenna boom reports true antenna azimuth and can serve as a main azimuth sensor when original sensor in the rotator has malfunctioned or as a watchdog sensor to alert user that antenna is no longer beaming to the calibrated azimuth, that may happen if antenna slips in bolt during high wind storm.
ARXC LoRa
ARXC.LoRa is long range communication transceiver module operating on ISM band replacing wired bidirectional RS-485 communication between ARCO and ARXC modules to wireless RF link.
Very useful in situations when you need to control multiple relays for receive antennas and you don't have necessary control cable laid down.
ARXC WIND
The ARXC.WIND interface connects ARCO and a wind sensor, enabling the measurement of wind velocity and direction.
By continuously monitoring wind speed and direction, ARCO is able to automatically rotate the antenna of its highest wind load face away from the wind, thereby reducing stress on the antenna and tower and preventing potential damage, even in the absence of personnel at the station.