RDLU

Remote Digital Line Unit

Description • Low power consumption

The Remote Digital Line Unit (RDLU) provides the • Complete voice and data services
ability to locate the port sections of the switching sys- • Self-contained batteries and charger
tem at a remote site. It can be equipped • Can be located more that 30 miles from
with its own batteries and chargers and switching equipment
can be located up to 30 miles from the
• Fiber optic and microwave connectiv-
switching equipment. The RDLU is
ity
designed to operate in hostile ambient
temperature environments, so installa- • Unlimited number of RDLUs sup-
tion in an equipment closet is accept- ported (up to maximum number of
able. ports)
• Line increments of 24 users
The RDLU is an economically sound • Up to 384 users per rack
way to avoid cable access nightmares • Analog/Digital lines
and reduce the overall footprint of the • Rugged package
switching system for large installations • Operates in hostile environments
and campus environments.
• Flexible power options
There are no limitations to the number
of RDLUs that can be equipped and Characteristics
supported, up to the maximum system • Up to 384 ports
size. Each RDLU requires only fiber • Unmanned operation
optic or microwave connectivity. • Voice and data
• Less than 1 in 100 million chances of a
The RDLU and the switching equip- bit error
ment use many of the same circuit • Battery back-up
boards, providing easy access to spare
parts.
• Low current requirements
• 48-volt power
Features • 20 to 90 percent non-condensing oper-
ating humidity range
• Provides full feature transparency
• AC or DC power operates up to 120
• Self-contained
degrees ambient temperature
• Very small size