WNI Global Challenger L Series, User Reference And Installation Manual

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Challenger L Series Digital Microwave User Manual
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This ring or consecutive point radio architecture is self-healing in the event of an outage in the link
and automatically re-routes data traffic, thereby ensuring that service to the end user is not
interrupted.
The overall architecture consists of a single 1RU rack mount Challenger L Indoor Unit with a
cable connecting to an Outdoor Unit (ODU) with an external antenna.
Figure 1-1. Challenger L IDU/ODU Architecture
Table 1-1 lists key features that Challenger L technology offers to those involved in the design,
deployment and support of broadband fixed wireless networks.
Table 1-1. Key Benefits and Advantages of Challenger L Digital Radios
Benefits Advantages to Providers/Customers Reference
Challenger L Indoor Unit
Universal signal processing platform
Advanced Single Chip Modem ASIC
Integrated Forward Error Correction (FEC)
Powerful adaptive equalizer
Enables easy network interface options
and network capacity growth in the future.
Cost effective solution; simplifying product
logistics and overall product life cycle
costs. The flexibility reduces capital and
operating
expenditures commonly
associated with field installation,
maintenance, training and spares.
Frequency independent and Scalable.
Software defined flexibility enables
selective modulation for spectral efficiency
and adherence to world-wide regulatory
emissions guidelines.
1.2 – 1.5
IDU
ODU
IF cable
Antenna
IDU
ODU
IF cable
Antenna