ECRESO Control Unit

Overview

The ECRESO Control Unit is the central component of WorldCast Systems’ highly reliable Dual Drive and 1+1 redundancy systems for FM transmitters. Designed to detect faults and automatically switch to a reserve transmitter or exciter, this control unit ensures continuous on-air operation. It also serves as the central management unit for Ecreso FM transmitters, providing comprehensive monitoring and control capabilities.

Key Benefits

Automatic Fault Detection and Switching

• Dual Drive and 1+1 Systems: Ensures complete transmitter redundancy by switching to a reserve transmitter upon detecting a fault in the on-air system.
• Automatic Switching: The Ecreso Control Unit detects any system fault and automatically switches to the reserve transmitter or exciter, maintaining uninterrupted broadcasting.

Centralized Management

• Comprehensive Monitoring and Control: Equipped with GPIOs and TCP/IP communications for web-based and SNMP-based monitoring and control, allowing for remote and local management.
• Central Management Unit: Acts as the hub for controlling and monitoring the Ecreso FM transmitter, consolidating system oversight in one unit.

Features Comparison

1+1 Solution

Standard Features:

• Fault Detection and Switching: Automatically detects transmitter alarms and switches to the reserve unit.
• Front Panel Status and Configuration: Provides easy access to status information and configuration settings through the front panel.
• RF Switch Commands and Monitoring: Manages RF switch operations and monitors their status.
• TCP/IP with Web and SNMP: Supports remote control and monitoring via web interface and SNMP.
• Multiple Interfaces: Includes front panel, serial, CAN bus, and interlock interfaces.

Hardware Options:

• GPIO Board: Adds additional General Purpose Input/Output capabilities.
• Surge Suppressor: Provides protection against power surges.

N+1 Solution

Standard Features:

• Up to 8+1 System Management: Manages and monitors up to 8 transmitters with one reserve unit.
• Fault Detection and Switching: Automatically detects transmitter alarms and switches to the reserve unit.
• Front Panel Status and Configuration: Easy access to status and configuration through the front panel.
• RF Switch Commands and Monitoring: Manages RF switch operations and monitors their status.
• TCP/IP with Web and SNMP: Supports remote control and monitoring via web interface and SNMP.
• 24-Hour Graphical History: Provides historical data for monitoring and analysis.
• Multiple Interfaces: Includes front panel, serial, CAN bus, interlock interfaces, and GPIOs.

Hardware Options:

• Surge Suppressor: Provides protection against power surges.

Conclusion

The ECRESO Control Unit is a critical component for broadcasters seeking robust and reliable transmitter redundancy. With automatic fault detection and switching, centralized management capabilities, and a range of standard and optional features, it ensures that your broadcasting operations remain continuous and efficient. Whether used in a 1+1 or N+1 configuration, the Ecreso Control Unit provides the necessary tools to maintain high-quality, uninterrupted FM transmission.