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