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RCU external features
As shown in Figure 3, the RCU enclosure in
mounted to the pole using the pole-
mounting bracket. Various options for how
the pole-mounting bracket connects to the
pole and the installation methods are
discussed in section RCU mounting on page
25. The RCU enclosure itself is
manufactured from powder-coated stainless
steel for long service life. Material options
are available at time of ordering including
409- and 316-grade stainless steel.
The RCU enclosure has a handle with
internal three-point locking mechanism. An
external padlock can be fitted to restrict
access. The locking mechanism will accept
padlocks in the size range diameter .24-.39”
(6-10 mm) shank.
On the top of the RCU enclosure is a high-
grade UV stabilized plastic shade hood. This
shade hood fulfills two functions:
1. Reduces the affect of enclosure heating
from direct sunlight onto the top of the
enclosure.
2. Provides an aperture for the short-range
radio in the RCU to send and receive
signals to and from the Fusesavers
above.
At the rear of the RCU enclosure, there is a
ground connection stud and a number of
apertures fitted with cable glands to allow
external wiring to access the internal of the
RCU for items such as:
An auxiliary power supply or VT supply
Solar power supply
External antennas.
Remote control internal features
The RCU enclosure provides a protective
shell for the electronics housing and radio
tray as shown in Figure 4.
Item
Description
A
RCU enclosure
B
Shade hood
C
Padlockable handle
D
Cable-entry glands
E
Pole-mounting bracket
A
Figure 3: RCU mounted on pole
C
B
D
E
Figure 4: Main internal elements
Item
Description
A
Electronics housing
B
Radio tray
A
B
