Help on locating a switch controller/switch matrix for a LORAL Electro Mechanical Coaxial Relay Switch
I recently acquired two of these switches and would like some direction /guidance on where to possibly look for and obtain a controller for the unit (s). I have done all sorts of searches without much success and quite possibly it is because I am not utilizing the correct terminology used in the industry for locating what I perceive and call a “controller” for activating each antenna port.
The units are described in a PDF catalog file I located on line with the name “NARDACAT32.PDF” pages 274-276, for reference. I would post here directly those pages but I have been having difficulty so if anyone can help you can see in the pdf catalog file exactly what I have on hand.
A description of the units is described below from those pages:
I have the 10 pole units SP10T Series 103 with the actuation normally open, type N connectors, suppression diodes, standard solder terminals, 28VDC, DC to 1GHz, common plus polarity.
Attached to the solder terminals on the switch is a ribbon cable/strip which terminates to a gray 24 pin female 3M connector similar to a rs232 connector with the only info on the connector as “96L 04”. Since this wiring is already in place I prefer to keep in place as it is very professionally done. What is proper nomenclature for this connector? What is male designator?
I have a 28V supply so if a controller or switch matrix does not have the 28V built in I quite possibly could use that 28V supply with these units and some how come up with the power applied and an out board switching unit placed along with the supply.
Prefer to find something off the shelf that commercial/surplus military may have used for said units. Ebay, commercial switch sites,etc. that with the proper search terminology I would find something. Or maybe something from array solutions, Dx engineering, etc. may some how be applied even though most are designed for 12v operation, etc.
Build a controller/ ideas on building?
Any help/guidance greatly appreciated. Thank you
Charles “Ed” K5OF in NC