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CALLISTO Receiver for e-CALLISTO Radio Solar Spectrometer Network

The CALLISTO-NA (North America) Receiver is available partially-built or ready-built and tested. The –NA version incorporates all engineering change requests (ECR) and remedies all non-conformance reports (NCR) through October 2011. The main differences between the North American and ETH versions are panel layout and the dc power input connector.

The CALLISTO-NA Receiver is controlled by a user's PC running the supplied Windows application software. Spectral data are collected in the Flexible Image Transport System (FITS) file format. On prior arrangement the data can be regularly sent to to ETH Zurich for use in the e-CALLISTO solar spectrometer network.

e-CALLISTO North America Product Range

Click here for CALLISTO-NA Receiver description, specifications and information and a brief description of the e-CALLISTO Solar Spectrometer Network

Support

  • CALLISTO-NA Receivers in all versions include complete construction and setup manuals on CD
  • We provide reasonable email technical support for CALLISTO Receivers and products purchased from us. When contacting us, please remember we work on this project in our private time and it is unlikely you will receive an instant reply, but you will receive a reply (unlike 90% of the companies you deal with). Be sure to read the manuals BEFORE contacting us.

Manuals

Production Runs

CALLISTO-NA Receivers in all versions are prepared in limited production runs using private time and effort.  We do not procure parts in large quantities, and we setup production runs to satisfy only current demand. Please take that into consideration when you place your order. If you would like to order the CALLISTO-NA Receiver in quantity, please contact us for a delivery schedule before ordering. 

Receiver Configurations Available for Ordering

We no longer offer the CALLISTO-NA Receiver as a kit; We offer only partially-built and ready-built versions as follows:

PARTIALLY-BUILT: For the partially-built configuration (part number CR-PBT) all PCB components are pre-installed and tested. All the builder has to do is build the internal cables and mount the connectors on the custom machined and labeled front/rear panels. Construction time is about 2~3 hours. Click here for a picture of what you will receive when you order p/n CR-PBT.

READY-BUILT: For the ready-built configuration (part number CR-RBT) all components are installed on the PCB and on the front/rear panels, and the completed receiver is tested and ready for use. No hardware construction is required. Click here for a picture of what you will receive when you order p/'n CR-RBT.

   

The CALLISTO-NA Receiver includes

  • Professionally manufactured printed circuit board (PCB), 2-sided, silkscreened with all components installed and tested
  • Extruded aluminum enclosure with custom machined and labeled front/rear end panels
  • Interface connectors and associated wiring components for RF input, focal plane unit, external clock, power input, video output and EIA-232 interface
  • CD with application software and construction and setup manuals (application software requires Windows 2000 or later)
    Important note: The software supplied is not compatible with Linux operating systems. DO NOT use Windows emulators on LINUX systems; always use native Windows installations to avoid strange system behavior.

Optional

  • EIA-232 cable (DB-9F to DB-9M, straight-through wiring, shielded)
  • USB-serial adapter
  • 50 ohm terminations and coaxial cable test jumper cable
  • AC adapter power supplies, 115 Vac, 60 Hz input (North America only) or Universal Input for 50 or 60 Hz. Note: A power supply capable of at least 500 mA or 6 W at 12 Vdc is required for powering the CALLISTO-NA receiver when the receiver does not control a focal plane unit. A power supply capable of at least 1000 mA or 12 W at 12 Vdc is required for powering the CALLISTO-NA receiver when it controls a focal plane unit.
  • Tower-mounted low-noise amplifier (TMA) with low noise amplifier power coupler (LPC) equipped with one or two low noise amplifier modules (2nd module is optional). A version also is available for use with a cross-polarized log periodic dipole antenna
  • A variety of antennas including linear 17-element and 21-element log periodic antennas, cross-polarized 15x2-element log periodic antenna and Long Wavelength Array (LWA) cross-polarized, tied-fork dipole antenna. These are briefly described here.
  • Additional details on LWA cross-polarized, tied-fork dipole antenna including active balun assembly and ground stake

The CALLISTO-NA Receiver Kit DOES NOT include

  • Antenna system (see Optional items above and price list below. For additional information, please inquire
  • Coaxial cable transmission line and associated RF connectors
  • Antenna discharge unit (lightning protector; note: TMA-1 and TMA-2 include lightning protectors)
  • Note: We can provide recommendations for items not included, please inquire

CALLISTO-NA Receiver and Accessories Ordering Information and Prices (subject to change)

Item Description

Price

Availability (note)
CR-RBT CALLISTO-NA Receiver, ready-built and tested US $499.00 each Usually 10 ~ 15 days
TMA-1 Low noise tower-mounted amplifier and LNA power coupler, includes one low noise amplifier module US$999.00 each Usually 30 days
TMA-2 Low noise tower-mounted amplifier and LNA power coupler, includes two low noise amplifier modules US$1299 each Usually 30 days
LNA-2 Additional LNA module kit for TMA-1, for field installation US$259.00 each Usually 30 days
TMA2Q/LPC2Q Low noise tower-mounted amplifier and LNA power coupler dual assy. with quadrature coupler for use with p/n CLP-X antenna, 50~500 MHz US$2199.00 each Usually 30 days
UPC-1 Up-Converter, 20~90 MHz RF input, 220~290 MHz IF output, for Callisto US$749.00 each Usually 10 ~ 15 days
CPI-1 Calisto-Pi, spectrogram processor based on Raspberry Pi US$143.00 each Usually 10 ~ 15 days
CPI-2 Callisto-Pi2, spectrogram processor based on Raspberry Pi Please inquire Usually 30 days
ACA-1207.2 AC adapter power supply, regulated 12 Vdc, 7.2 W output, SMPS (NA only)* ** US $20.00 each Stock, ships within 2 business days
ACA-1212 AC adapter power supply, regulated 12 Vdc, 12 W output, SMPS (includes splitter cable) (NA only)* ** US $49.45 each Stock, ships within 2 business days
ACA-3/ACA-1212L AC adapter power supply, regulated 12 Vdc, 1.0 A output, linear PS (includes splitter cable) (NA only)* ** US $47.95 each Stock, ships within 2 business days
ACA-0507.5 AC adapter power supply, regulated 5 Vdc, 7.5 W output, SMPS for Callisto-Pi model CPI-1 (NA only)* ** US $21.15 each Stock, ships within 2 business days
ACU-0509 AC adapter power supply, universal input, regulated 5 Vdc, 9 W output, SMPS for Callisto-Pi model CPI-1 (includes four "worldwide" interchangeable input clips) ** US $36.00 each Stock, ships within 2 business days
ACU-1210 AC adapter power supply, universal input, regulated 12 Vdc, 10 W output, SMPS (Includes four "worldwide" interchangeable input clips) ** US $61.00 each Stock, ships within 2 business days
ACU-1212 AC adapter power supply, universal input, regulated 12 Vdc, 12 W output, SMPS (Includes splitter cable and four "worldwide" interchangeable input clips) ** US $61.00 each Stock, ships within 2 business days
ACU-1510 AC adapter power supply, universal input, regulated 15 Vdc, 10 W output, SMPS (Includes four "worldwide" interchangeable input clips) ** US $61.00 each Stock, ships within 2 business days
CBL-1 EIA-232 cable, DB9-F/M, shielded, 1.5 m US $15.00 each Stock, ships within 2 business days
CLP-1 Creative Design CLP5130-1N, 21-element log periodic antenna, 50~1300 MHz US $529.00 each 30 ~ 60 days
CLP-2 Creative Design CLP5130-2N, 17-element log periodic antenna, 105~1300 MHz US $389.00 each 30 ~ 60 days
CLP-X Creative Design CLP5130-1X, 15-element, cross-polarized log periodic antenna, 50~500 MHz US $2772.00 each Usually 8 ~ 10 weeks, please inquire
LWA-SYS LWA cross-polarized, tied-fork dipole antenna, 5 ~ 90 MHz Order info 10 ~ 30 days
USB-1 USB-Serial adapter, WinXP/7/10 compatible US $20.00 each 10 ~ 30 days
N-TERM Coaxial termination, 50 ohm, N-Male US $24.00 each 10 ~ 30 days
CX240-1N Coaxial test jumper, 6 mm diameter x 1 m long, LMR-240, N-Male both ends US $25.50 each 10 ~ 30 days
USS Shipping with insurance, US only Determined at shipment See note below
INS Shipping International Determined at shipment See note below

Notes:
* NA only: Indicates 2-blade ac input plug for North America
** We may substitute ac adapter power supplies with slightly different power ratings and part numbers based on stock on hand.

Availability: Times shown are after funds receipt. Time varies according to stock on-hand and availability from suppliers.

Prices do not include taxes, duties or tariffs. Charges for customs and brokerage fees may apply to international orders.

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