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BURBANK, CA, USA - April 10 2019 - Universal Switching Corporation (uswi.com), the leading global manufacturer of signal switching and distribution products, announced today their new Master Array Controller unit, the Model MAC4. To support signal switching, distribution, and monitoring applications requiring large channel counts, the recommended system may be comprised of several units working in concert. Operation of such an array typically requires application specific control software. The MAC4 (Master Array Controller) is specifically designed to streamline control of a multi-system array. These VLA (Very Large Array) configurations are comprised of multiple pieces of switching hardware. It can operate a group of switching hardware while providing the user with a single crosspoint configuration to control. It supports the 488.2 protocol common to Universal Switching products and can create arrays with most in-service units manufactured in the last decade.

Not every client needs such a large swtiching array, but many clients with telemetry data, and test ranges have large numbers of signals that are just not practical or efficent for manual patching or crash-prone ToIP type technology. Besides the capability to utilize multiple MAC4 units for the same array, an additional feature is the capacity to control two locally connected “PUC” modules. The MAC4 also functions as a 10” display controller option for our RSX4/UC1 product lines.

For reliability, the unit includes redundant replaceable power supplies with dual AC inputs. The integrated C3 controller features 10/100 Ethernet supporting LXI certified TLS secured WEB access, SNMP v1/v2/v3, and TCP/IP remote control access. To get the MAC4 for a new application or to enhance and expand an existing Universal Switching system, contact your local sales representative or the factory for assistance. Customized configurations are available by contacting the factory.

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