Datacom System International, a supplier of satellite communications equipment as well as being a systems integrator, has chosen ViaLite’s recently upgraded ODE-C outdoor enclosure to house a variety of RF (radio frequency) over fibre link connections for Hong Kong TV.
For the pay-TV operator, Datacom needed to support a large number of RF over fibre links, as well as a variety of types, in a single outdoor, temperature-controlled cabinet. They chose the ODE-C enclosure, which is primarily designed to house ViaLite’s 3U rack chassis with associated RF over fibre/support cards, but can also be used to store other customer Satcom, broadcast or GPS (global positioning system)/GNSS (global navigation satellite system) equipment.
The enclosure’s IP55-rated design protects electrical equipment from the elements when housed outdoors. Up to four 3U 19″-rack chassis units and up to 104 RF over fibre channels can be supported in a single enclosure. Alternatively, extra rack space in the enclosure can be used for other equipment, and the ODE-C also offers access to the front and rear of the equipment, even when the enclosure is wall mounted.
John Meyers, Sales Manager, ViaLite APAC, said, “Our ODE-C outdoor cabinet was a perfect fit for Datacom’s requirement, which included many RF over fibre L-band links as well as other RF frequencies.
“The built-in cooling capabilities will ensure that the equipment is protected from the high temperature conditions that are often experienced in Hong Kong.”