User's Manual Part 1

System Description - 31 -
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Affinity LBD-200C-N1 Transmitter
Product Manual
system allows for quick and easy replacement of malfunctioning plug-in modules resulting in
less downtime and convenient scalability. The high efficiency design and small size decreases
operating expenses. Each of the plug-in modules is self-managing. When a fault occurs within a
module, the application software detects and automatically signals and/or records the fault. If a
catastrophic failure occurs within any of the plug-in modules, the Master Support Interface (MSI)
system will detect the failure and perform an automatic controlled shutdown.
One key benefit of this series of transmitters is the “Hot Swap” replacement capability. The hot
swap feature allows the transmitter to continue functioning while a faulty power amplifier
segment is replaced. During replacement the transmitter will continue operating with only slight
power loss and with little to no change in the noise floor. Full transmitter power will be restored
when the replacement amplifier is plugged into the amplifier chassis.
Should any of the other plug-in modules contained in the transmitter require replacement, a brief
transmission interruption will occur when the faulty plug-in is removed. Transmission is restored
when the replacement module is plugged in.