Headend Equipment
Radio Interface Unit (RIU): The RIU conditions the RF Downlink signals from base-transceiver stations (BTS) or bidirectional amplifiers (BDA) provided by the wireless service providers (WSPs), ensuring a constant level of RF before passing them on to the base units. RF Uplink signals from subscribers are received from the Base Units and transported back to the BTS or BDA.
Base Unit (BU): The BU converts the RF downlink signals received from the RIU to an optical signal for transport on single-mode or multimode fiber to the remote hub units (RHU), which are located at the remote locations. Uplink optical signals from subscribers are received from the RHU and converted back to RF before passing them on to the RIU.
System Controller: The system controller enables remote management and control of all MA1000 elements from a single location. Refer to the system controller spec sheet for more information.
Remote Location Equipment
Quad-Service Package (QSX): The MA1000 QSX offers a simple and cost-effective method for delivering a dedicated single carrier, four RF service deployment across a common fiber/coax antenna infrastructure. It consists of a single RHU with two Add-on units mounted on a bracket.
Tri-Service Package (TSX): The MA1000 TSX offers a simple and cost-effective method for delivering a dedicated single carrier, three RF service deployment across a common fiber/coax antenna infrastructure. It consists of a single RHU and an Add-on mounted on a bracket.
Add-On (AO): The add-on is a single service unit that is coupled with an RHU to support an additional RF service. The add-on receives filtered RF signal from the RHU and amplifies it for transport across the broadband coax.