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SPINNER Antenna Monitoring System

Protect Your Infrastructure!

The SPINNER Antenna Monitoring System (AMS) is designed to detect arcing and water ingress in broadcast transmission systems at an early stage, alerting you to potential issues before significant damage occurs. It ensures that your system stays on air without interruption.

Radio and television broadcasters worldwide rely on their systems to deliver content to listeners and viewers. Although their infrastructure may be robust, it can still be vulnerable.

The SPINNER AMS monitors the entire antenna system, including patch panels, feeder cables and dipoles. New, recently patented measurement methods reliably detect even minimal arcing and compromised insulation in antennas of any height.

Features & Benefits

Fault detection, as arcing and water ingress
Distance-to-fault information
Optional power monitoring add-on
Remote monitoring via SNMP and web interface
Local signaling via LEDs and status relays
Protection by integration in interlock loop
Detection in antennas up to 750 m / 2460 ft.
Compact design
Fast and easy installation
All components indoors
No signal injected into antenna line
Suitable for pressurized lines
4 digital inputs for any use, e.g. pressure sensors

SPINNER AMS: How does it work?

The SPINNER AMS monitors the entire antenna system, including patch panels, feeder cables and dipoles. New, recently patented measurement methods reliably detect even minimal arcing and compromised insulation in antennas of any height.

All events are continuously recorded and can be checked from anywhere via a user-friendly web interface. If arcing is detected, the AMS triggers an alarm locally on LED lamps and remotely via an SNMP interface. The transmitter can be optionally connected via an interlock interface that cuts off or reduces the power to protect equipment.

This explainer video shows you how the SPINNER AMS works:

Distance-to-Fault Detection

Detection of all types of arcs (matched and unmatched)
No signal injected into the antenna line
Reliable detection with antennas of any height
All components indoors
Suitable for pressurized lines
Remote monitoring via SNMP and web interface

Power Monitoring Add-On

The power monitoring add on remotely and locally monitors the power level and return losses on up to four RF channels.

Different thresholds for warnings and alarms can be individually set.

The SPINNER AMS Gives You Enormous Value for the Money

Off-air time isn’t just a technical issue. The financial cost of repairs and claims brought by content providers can also be huge. By helping you avoid these pitfalls, the AMS gives you enormous value for money.