Constellation™ November 2003
1-8 Introduction
The Constellation Elements
The Constellation Radio contains the following:
• Fuse Panel
• External Alarm/Control Connector
• Antenna Coupling Unit (ACU)
• Radio Frequency Section
- Transmitter Assembly
- Receiver Assembly
-Power Supply
• Signal Processing Section
-Modem
-High Level Mux
- Service Channel
-SPU Controller
- M12 Unit (not for all configurations)
• Fan Assembly
• Handset, Keypad, and Customer Access Area
Rack Size
The Constellation radio can be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
A fully protected terminal configuration requires 15 RMS (rack mounting
spaces). A low/medium capacity repeater can be mounted on a single rack,
however, an additional RMS is required below for ventilation, and another
RMS above for access to the ACU. A high capacity radio repeater is installed in
back-to-back terminals.
Refer to the Constellation SAI manual for more information.