Fibre Optic GPS/GLONASS Antenna Splitter for sale from Unitronix

Fibre Optic GPS/GLONASS Antenna Splitter

Supplier: Unitronix

Fibre Optic GPS/GLONASS Antenna Splitter

introduces the FOA-160 from Brandywine Communications.

The Brandywine Communications Model FOA-160 is a specialised distribution amplifier system used to distribute GPS or GLONASS signals over fibre-optic cable to up to 16 receivers.

The Model FOA-160 head–end unit connects to a standard GPS antenna/preamplifier which receives the GPS/GLONASS signals transmitted from the satellites. The unit then converts the received signal to an optical intensity modulated signal, and routes it through a passive optical splitter to 16 outputs.

These signals are available at the rear panel for distribution throughout a building or campus over single mode fiber optic cable. The low loss characteristics of fibre-optic cable overcome the traditional distance limitations encountered with direct electrical distribution of low power GPS/GLONASS signals.

A companion optical receiver module, installed at the other end of the optical cable, converts the optical signal back to the electrical domain and provides a RF output format for use by a standard GPS or GLONASS receiver. The 16 output ports of the head-end unit support a flexible point-to-multipoint distribution architecture.

The Model FOA-160 contains redundant power supplies which may be either AC or 24/48VDC or a combination of both. It also includes an RS232 interface for remote control monitoring, as well as alarm contact closure. This distribution amplifier system is a relatively small shelf or wall-mounted module requiring only 15VDC for operation. Optional rack mounting packaging is available.