The system encompasses MacArtney (P)ECL fibre optic converters, the Cypress multiplexer, minicontroller and Ethernet converters.
Power switching is software controlled and can be installed on any computer with at least one com port (real or USB). The protocol is open and can be integrated into customer software for monitoring convenience.
Sensor power status, leak alarm, telemetry link, etc., are also continually moni-tored through the software.