Description
Varian VJC6767S1AKY HPA Controller 01008831-00 115VAC 2U Rackmount Satcom
The Varian VJC6767S1AKY is a 2U rackmount High Power Amplifier (HPA) controller made by Varian Microwave Equipment Products of Santa Clara, California. This unit provides centralized monitoring and switching control for HPA systems used in satellite ground station uplink chains. It features a front-panel Status/Alarms display with individual LED indicators for external alarms and HPA faults, along with Manual/Auto and Local/Remote control mode selection.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Varian Microwave Equipment Products, Santa Clara, CA
- Model: VJC6767S1AKY
- Part Number: 01008831-00
- Internal Module Label: 010075200, Rev B
- Power: 115VAC (connector J3 — military-style circular)
- Form Factor: 2U Rackmount with integral rack ears
- Front Panel Controls: Power on/off switch, Lamp Test pushbutton
- Status/Alarms Indicators: EXT Alarm LED, HPA 1 Fault LED, HPA 2 Fault LED
- Control Mode Indicators: Manual, Auto, Local, Remote LED indicators
- Control Mode Switches: Manual/Auto selector, Local/Remote selector
- Rear Connectors: DB15 (J1), DB15 (J4), large 50-pin D-sub interface connector, J3 circular power connector
- Includes: Attached ribbon cable assembly and power cable harness
- Country of Manufacture: USA
Applications
Varian Microwave Equipment Products was a well-known supplier of microwave and satellite communication components and subsystems during the 1980s and 1990s, serving commercial and government ground station operators. HPA controllers like the VJC6767S1AKY are used in satellite uplink earth stations to manage the switching, status monitoring, and fault alarming of High Power Amplifiers — the high-wattage RF amplifiers (typically traveling wave tube amplifiers or klystrons) that drive signals to geostationary satellites. These controllers sit in the rack alongside the HPAs and provide the operator interface for switching between primary and redundant amplifiers, monitoring fault conditions, and selecting between local front-panel and remote control modes. They are a core element of 1:1 and 1:N HPA redundancy switching systems found in broadcast uplink facilities, VSAT hubs, government telecom sites, and military satellite terminals. Units of this type remain in service at legacy ground stations and are sought for spares and replacement in existing installations.
This Varian VJC6767S1AKY HPA Controller has been inspected and appears to be in good condition. The front panel is clean with no cracked or broken switches, and the indicator lenses appear intact. The chassis shows light surface scuffs and handling marks typical of rackmount equipment pulled from service. The rear connectors and ribbon cables are present and appear undamaged. The attached power cable harness is included. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Varian |
Model: |
VJC6767S1AKY |
MPN: |
01008831-00 |
Secondary Model: |
010008831-00 |
Type: |
HPA Controller / Satcom Control Unit |
SKU: |
49688 |
Form Factor: |
2U Rackmount |
Power Requirements: |
115VAC |
Power Connector: |
Military-style circular connector (J3) |
Rear Connectors: |
DB15 x2 (J1, J4), large 50-pin D-sub, J3 circular |
Control Modes: |
Manual, Auto, Local, Remote |
Status / Alarms: |
EXT Alarm, HPA 1 Fault, HPA 2 Fault indicators |
Front Panel Controls: |
Power switch, Lamp Test, Control mode switches |
Hardware Revision: |
Rev B (visible on internal module label 010075200) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Manufacturer Location: |
Santa Clara, California |
Application: |
Satellite Uplink / HPA Monitoring and Control |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected |
Seller Notes: |
Includes attached ribbon cables and power cable harness |
Condition Notes: |
Varian VJC6767S1AKY HPA Controller — inspected and in good condition. Chassis shows light handling wear. Front panel switches and indicators intact. Rear connectors and ribbon cables present. Power cable included. |
