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I see this possibility. Each Block was given a MIB.  However, it is
possible that some Blocks do not require a MIB. Please also note that
I've added some modules that were missed or may appear later.

Vertex Room: (42 Modules)

FE and Cryogenics:

  W-Band FE Interface Module
  Q-Band FE Interface Module
  Ka-Band FE Interface Module
  K-Band FE Interface Module
  Ku-Band FE Interface Module
  X-Band FE Interface Module
  C-Band FE Interface Module
  S-Band FE Interface Module
  L-Band FE Interface Module
  P-Band FE Interface Module
  4-Band FE Interface Module
  UHF Interface Module
  VHF Interface Module
  L/S/C to X-Band Converter
  4-Band or P-Band to L-Band Converter
  X-Band IF Amplifier
  Down Converter #1
  Down Converter #2
  Down Converter #3
  Down Converter #4
  First LO Synthesizer #1
  First LO Synthesizer #2
  RF/LO/IF Switch Interface Module

LO/IF/Sampler/Fiber Optics:

  Second LO Synthesizer #1
  Second LO Synthesizer #2
  Second LO Synthesizer #3
  Second LO Synthesizer #4
  LO Reference Receiver
  LO Reference Generator
  High Band Sampler #1
  High Band Sampler #2
  High Band Sampler #3
  High Band Sampler #4
  Low Band Sampler #1
  Low Band Sampler #2
  Low Band Sampler #3
  Low Band Sampler #4
  DTS Transmitter #1
  DTS Transmitter #2
  DTS Transmitter #3
  DTS Transmitter #4
  Fiber Transceivers (How Many?)

Pedestal Room: (3 Modules)

 Focus Rotation Controller
 Antenna Control Unit
 Backup (Utility) Module

Specialty Modules:  (3 Modules)

 Inclinometer/ Temperature Probe/ Pointing Modeler Module
 WVR Interface
 Dichroic Controller

Control Building:  (6 Modules)

 DTS Receiver Module #1
 DTS Receiver Module #2
 DTS Receiver Module #3
 DTS Receiver Module #4
 Transition Module
 Fiber Transceivers (How Many?)

This produces a rough-cut total of 54 MIBs per Antenna System.

Reduction of the number of MIBs can be accomplished by combining
Blocks together.  For example, if the four Down Converters are
combined into a single module, then the number of MIBs is reduced
by three.

But this may not be practical from a construction and maintenance
point of view.

The other aspect is the amount of monitoring the MIBs has to do in
a particular Block. Certain Blocks may require robust total power
measurements for solar experiments and RFI requirements.  This factor
will certainly impact whether or not the FE Interfaces can be
combined. And if they are combined, what design complexities and
compromises will be required.

Whether or not Blocks can be combined will have to be done on a
case-by-case basis by the individual task leaders.  It is the task of
the M&C group to work together with the individual task leaders to
encourage any possible means by which the MIB count can be reduced
without major losses in capabilities or function.

However, I'm prepared to accept the fact that the above list reflects
what must be provided by the M&C group in order to provide a flexible
and robust M&C Subsystem.

-wayne-