NETCOM Automatic Dehydrator for SATCOM Waveguide Systems

Description

The ADH NETCOM automatic dehydrator supplies low-pressure dry air to keep waveguide and coaxial cable dry. Output pressure is field configurable between 0.10 psig and 7.50 psig (7mbar – 517mbar) in 0.01 psig (0.67mbar) increments. Factory default pressure is 0.5 psig (34.5mbar). Operational monitoring and alarms are software based making them highly configurable in the field. Future software features can be installed while in service over the internet or local Ethernet network. The ADH NETCOM automatic dehydrator is Ethernet network ready. Units can be configured and monitored using either built-in SNMP support or the web interface. Legacy system support is provided via RS-422/485 or RS-232.

The ADH NETCOM automatic dehydrator requires only 5-1/4″ (3-U) of rack space and is just 12.25″ (304.8mm) deep.
The automatic dehydrator operates from 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Optional units are also available at ±20-75 VDC. The dehydrator consumes a maximum of 150 watts during regeneration and about 40 watts otherwise.

Key Features

• Provides dry pressurised air to ensure the signal quality of the antenna
• Highly configurable to meet the needs of a wide range of applications
• Field programmable operating pressure range from 0.10 psig to 7.50 psig (7 mbar to 517 mbar)
• Quiet operation
• Low energy use minimise lifetime operational costs
• Small lightweight chassis with multiple mounting options