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The Sierra Radio Systems SIR-310 is the Raspberry Pi host adaptor module for the Sierra Radio Systems Station Controller range.
It provides the central host platform for building a modular station monitoring and control system, whether used for a remote HF station, repeater site, contest station, shack automation setup, or other radio installation requiring flexible control and monitoring.
The SIR-310 package includes the Raspberry Pi adaptor board with built-in power supply and DCN hub, a Raspberry Pi 3 single board computer, and an SD card loaded with the operating system and Node-RED Station Controller flow. This provides an out-of-the-box starting point for connecting Sierra control modules and bringing the Station Controller dashboard online.
Simply connect compatible Station Controller modules using CAT5/CAT6 network-style patch cables, apply suitable DC power to the SIR-310, and the system can begin powering and communicating with connected DCN modules.
Key Features
- Raspberry Pi host adaptor for Sierra Radio Systems Station Controller modules
- Main host module for modular station monitoring and control systems
- Includes Raspberry Pi adaptor board with built-in power supply and DCN hub
- Supplied with Raspberry Pi 3 single board computer
- Supplied with SD card containing the operating system and Node-RED Station Controller flow
- Allows compatible modules to be connected using CAT5/CAT6 patch cables
- Powers connected DCN modules from the host adaptor
- Suitable for remote stations, repeater sites, shack automation, and monitoring systems
- Supports optional LoRa radio module use for over-the-air DCN links
- Designed for use with the wider Sierra Station Controller module range
Typical Uses
- Remote HF station control
- Repeater site monitoring
- Shack automation
- Antenna switching control
- RF power monitoring when used with compatible watt meter modules
- GPIO-based switching and monitoring
- Temperature and voltage monitoring
- DIN rail relay control
- Power distribution and DCN expansion
- Integrated station control dashboards using Node-RED
Station Controller System Role
The SIR-310 acts as the host platform for a Sierra Station Controller installation. It connects to compatible control modules over the DCN, or Device Control Network, using network-style patch cables.
The DCN connection is used for module communication and power distribution. Although the connectors are RJ45 style, the DCN ports are not standard Ethernet ports and should only be connected to compatible Sierra Station Controller modules and accessories.
Power Requirements
The SIR-310 requires 11-16V DC input power, supplied through either the PowerPole connector or 2.1mm DC barrel jack.
The host adaptor powers the Raspberry Pi module and can also power connected Station Controller modules through the DCN cabling.
Package Includes
- SIR-310 Raspberry Pi host adaptor board with built-in power supply and DCN hub
- Raspberry Pi 3 single board computer
- SD card with operating system and Node-RED Station Controller flow
Compatible Sierra Station Controller Modules
The SIR-310 is designed for use with compatible Sierra Radio Systems Station Controller modules, including GPIO modules, coax relay modules, watt meter control modules, antenna relay control modules, DCN hubs, temperature sensors, relay kits, and related accessories.
Important Note
This listing is for the SIR-310 Raspberry Pi Host Adapter package only.
Control modules, external sensors, coaxial cables, relay accessories, station equipment, antennas, RF sensors, and other accessories are not included unless stated otherwise.
The DCN ports use RJ45 connectors and network-style cables, but they are not standard Ethernet connections. Do not connect DCN ports directly to normal Ethernet network equipment.
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