BC2x00: EIA530 to HSSI Converters

Metrodata Limited

Metrodata's BC2x00 family of Baseband Converters allow the latest generation of Serial Link and Bulk Encryption Devices using the EIA530 interface to be connected to HSSI satcoms equipment, routers and radio systems.
Front: BC2x00 Baseband Converter Rear: BC2000AC Rear: BC2100AC

BC2x00 Baseband Converters for EIA530 to HSSI Conversion

Resolving HSSI to EIA530 interfacing problems

  • HSSI to EIA530 interface conversion
  • Transparent operation at up to 20 Mbps
  • DCE or DTE options
  • Configurable control signal mapping
  • Easy to install & maintain
  • Integral auto-sensing power supply (100-250V AC or -48V DC versions)
  • 12-24V DC power supply available on request
  • Compact modem style unit, built to European standards
  • Rack mounting kits for 2 or 18 units available

Satellite Modem Applications

  1. Connecting an EIA530 router to a HSSI satellite modem
  2. Connecting a HSSI router to an EIA530 satellite modem

Crypto Applications

  1. Connecting a HSSI crypto to an EIA530 router and an EIA530 satellite modem
  2. Connecting an EIA530 crypto to a HSSI router and a HSSI satellite modem

BC2000 connecting an EIA530 router to a HSSI satellite modem

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This application shows a BC2000 connecting an EIA530 router card to a HSSI satellite modem. The BC2000 presents a HSSI DTE interface to the satellite modem, thereby operating at the clock rates specified by the satellite modem. The BC2000 presents an EIA530 DCE interface to the routers, thereby passing on the satellite modem clocks on to the router to tell the router what speed to operate at.

BC2100 connecting a HSSI router to an EIA530 satellite modem

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This application shows a BC2100 connecting a HSSI router card to an EIA530 satellite modem. The BC2100 presents an EIA530 DTE interface to the satellite modem, thereby operating at the clock rates specified by the satellite modem. The BC2100 presents a HSSI DCE interface to the routers, thereby passing on the satellite modem clocks on to the router to tell the router what speed to operate at.

Connecting a HSSI crypto to an EIA530 router and an EIA530 satellite modem

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This application shows a BC2000 connecting an EIA530 router card to a HSSI crypto, and a BC2100 connecting the HSSI crypto to an EIA530 satellite modem. The BC2000 passes through the crypto resync signals from the router to allow the crypto to be remotely resync'd.

Connecting an EIA530 crypto to a HSSI router and a HSSI satellite modem

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This application shows a BC2000 connecting an EIA530 router card to a HSSI crypto, and a BC2100 connecting the HSSI crypto to an EIA530 satellite modem. The BC2000 passes through the crypto resync signals from the router to allow the crypto to be remotely resync'd.

By utilizing Metrodata's BC2x00 Baseband Converters, it is possible to utilize a mixture of new and existing/legacy equipment. Typically used to interface Cisco HSSI Routers to EIA530 Cryptos, or EIA530 Cryptos to HSSI Satcom Modems or HSSI Radio Relay Systems, the BC2x00 baseband converter family presents a major step in solving interoperability and interfacing issues within Defense networking.

The BC2000 enables the connection of an EIA530 router port to a HSSI encrypter, satellite modem, or microwave radio system, whereas the BC2100 enables the connection of a HSSI router port to an EIA530 encrypter, satellite modem, or microwave radio system.

The product range consists of two devices: the BC2100 which connects EIA530 equipment to a HSSI DTE (e.g. a router), and the BC2000 which connects EIA530 equipment to a HSSI DCE (e.g. a satellite modem). With a maximum speed of 20Mbps the BC2x00 family of Baseband Converters supports the maximum rate supported by EIA530 equipment.

Both the BC2000 and BC2100 support control signal pass through which means that a router's crypto resync function will be level shifted and passed onto the crypto.


EIA530
Presentation
 25-way D Type, DCE female (BC2000), DTE male (BC2100)
Operating speed
 Up to 20Mbps
Signals
 SD, ST, TT, RD, RTS, CTS, DCD, DSR, DTR

HSSI Port
Presentation
 50-way AMP (SCSI-2), DCE (BC2100), DTE (BC2000)
Operating speed
 Up to 20Mbps
Signals
 SD, ST, TT, RD, RT, CA, TA, LA, LB, LC, TM

Compliance & Approvals
Safety
 EN60950
EMC
 EN55022, EN50082

Power Supply
-48 VDC Supply
 -40 to -72 VDC, 165 - 95 mA
AC Mains
 100 - 250 VAC, 50 - 400Hz, 65 - 28 mA, IEC Connector
Power Consumption
 6.5 watts approx when operating

Environment
Storage Temp
 -20 to +70 deg C
Operating Temp
 0 - 50 deg C
Humidity 0 - 95%, no-condensing
Pressure 86 - 106 KPa

Packaging
Type
 Modem, 1U without feet

Dimensions ( W x D x H mm )
Rackmount
 202 x 132 x 44 (without feet)
Tabletop
 202 x 132 x 48 (with feet)

Part Number
Product
 AC Mains: 100 - 250VAC
 DC Power: -48 VDC
BC2000 HSSI DTE to EIA530 DCE
 80-05-562
 80-21-562
BC2100 HSSI DCE to EIA530 DTE
 80-05-563 80-21-563
1U 2 Unit Rackmount Kit
 80-05-256
 80-05-256
6U 18 Unit Rackmount Kit 80-05-250 80-05-255

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