Bosch LTC 8780/50 Data Converter Unit, Allegiant Biphase Control Code to RS-232

The LTC 8780 Series are accessory units that convert the Allegiant system's Bi-Phase control code into RS-232, or convert RS-232 back to Bi-Phase code. They provide the capability of transmitting the control code over conventional RS-232 transmission mediums such as phone modems, fiber optics, microwaves, etc. The unit accepts the Bi-Phase control code generated by an Allegiant main CPU bay, Bosch Series DVRs, Signal Distribution units, and LTC 8569 Series Code Merger units.The LTC 8780 Series are also designed to perform the Satellite selector functions in an Allegiant satellite system configuration. In addition, using its integral signal distribution capability, the LTC 8780 Series can function as remote distribution units for driving up to 120 receiver/driver devices connected to its 15 outputs. As a distribution unit, wiring can be in either a star or daisy chain configuration, and each output is capable of driving eight (8) daisy chained receiver/ driver loads, at up to 1.5 km (5000 ft) away using 1 mm2 (18 AWG) shielded twisted pair (Belden 8760 or equivalent).