Product Overview
LDS RCP9 CE Remote Control Panel for DPA-K and SPA-K Series Vibration Amplifiers - Used, Powered Up
Condition
Single unit available. Used condition with minor surface scuffs and scratches on the black plastic and metal panels - consistent with normal lab service. Powered up successfully. Controls, connectors, and fan grill are intact. The key is missing from the front panel key switch, which restricts mode selection changes. Sold as-is; no returns. Sourced from a government research facility. Serial number 19863 REV1, manufactured April 1997 in England. Photos show the specific unit you will receive.
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Product Overview
Ling Dynamic Systems RCP9 CE is a standalone remote control panel for LDS DPA-K and SPA-K series electrodynamic vibration power amplifiers. It replicates all front-panel amplifier controls and monitoring at a remote location - confirmed compatible distance of over 200m from the amplifier via fiber optic or copper cable (specific cable type not confirmed). The panel provides emergency stop, master gain control, auxiliaries on/off, amplifier on/off, reset, and auto control modes (Auto 1, Auto 2, Manual). Rear panel includes a DB25 Data Logging Output A and B, DB9 Auto Control connector, 15-pin Serial Data D-sub, IEC C14 power inlet, and fan. Supply voltage is selectable: 100V/120V with T 1A 250V fuse, or 200V/240V with T 500mA 250V fuse. CE marked. The panel carries a visible DPA-K SERIES label on the interlock section. This is a Mode B industrial control interface - not a standalone instrument.
Key Features
- Compatible with LDS DPA-K and SPA-K series power amplifiers - confirmed by DPA-K SERIES label on unit and research documentation
- Remote operation confirmed at over 200m from amplifier via fiber optic or copper cable (specific connector type not confirmed)
- Emergency stop button with dedicated front panel key switch (key missing - mode selection restricted)
- Control modes: Manual, Auto 1, Auto 2 - visible on front panel
- Master Gain control knob present and intact
- Auxiliaries ON/OFF, Amplifier ON/OFF, and Reset controls confirmed on front panel
- Rear connectors: DB25 Data Logging Output A and B, DB9 Auto Control, 15-pin Serial Data D-sub - all intact and clean
- IEC C14 power inlet with selectable mains voltage: 100/120V or 200/240V
- CE marked; manufactured in England, April 1997
- Set Overcurrent adjustment accessible under interlock cover
- Compact panel format with side handles and rear fan cooling
Applications
- Remote operation of LDS DPA-K or SPA-K amplifiers in electrodynamic vibration test systems
- Shaker system control at safe distance from high-power amplifier hardware in aerospace, automotive, defense, or electronics test labs
- Product qualification and stress screening vibration programs requiring remote amplifier monitoring
- R&D and prototype vibration testing where operator separation from the shaker system is required
- Replacement panel for existing LDS vibration test installations where the original RCP9 CE has failed or been lost
Frequently Asked Questions
Which LDS amplifiers is this compatible with?
Confirmed compatible with LDS DPA-K and SPA-K series power amplifiers. The unit carries a DPA-K SERIES label on the interlock section. Compatibility with other LDS amplifier series is not confirmed - verify your amplifier model before ordering.
What does the missing key mean for operation?
The key switch controls mode selection on the front panel. Without the key, the mode selector cannot be changed from its current position. The panel powered up successfully and all other controls and connectors are intact. Sold as-is with no returns due to the missing key and absence of full function testing.
What cable is needed to connect to the amplifier?
Connection is via fiber optic or copper cable to the LDS amplifier. Specific cable type and connector are not confirmed. No cable is included.
What connectors are on the rear panel?
DB25 Data Logging Output A and B, DB9 Auto Control connector, 15-pin Serial Data D-sub, IEC C14 power inlet, and a rear cooling fan. All connectors observed clean and intact.
What power supply does it require?
Selectable mains input: 100V/120V (T 1A 250V fuse) or 200V/240V (T 500mA 250V fuse) via IEC C14 inlet. No power cord included.
Built in England in 1997 and pulled from government service decades later - this panel has run real tests on real hardware. For the lab bringing an LDS shaker system back online, it may be exactly the piece that closes the loop.
