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ProtectLink Class A & B BDAs with Fiber DAS Expansion

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CS40-Series ProtectLink Class A & B BDAs
CS40-Series ProtectLink Class A & B BDAs

CS40-Series ProtectLink Class A & B BDAs

ProtectLink™ Class A & B BDAs include 700/800 MHz band support, adjustable 0.5 through 2.5 watt RF output options, Class A or Class B operation, and dual-band operation.

The ProtectLink™ platform includes 700/800 MHz band support, adjustable 0.5 through 2.5 watt RF output options, Class A or Class B operation, and dual-band operation. Westell’s ProtectLink public safety BDAs are an integral part of any NFPA complaint ERCES (Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System). 

ProtectLink includes a full-featured, easy to use web GUI. The product also includes adjustable frequency filters, intelligent oscillation management, dedicated FirstNet® filter profile, built-in isolation test, NFPA/UL2524 alarm capabilities, built-in annunciator communication link with an optional remote annunciator panel and built-in battery backup circuitry. Class A settings include 32 filters per band with individual filter bandwidths starting at 12.5KHz to full band. Class B settings include four individual filters starting at 250KHz bandwidth to full band. 

With the addition of an Optical Master Unit the same ProtectLink BDA can expand to support a fiber distributed architecture system (Fiber DAS).

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Product Highlights

• Available in easy-to-order BDA kits (12 hour and 24 hour)  • Fast uplink and downlink squelch per filter 
• RF power, Class B and Class A operation  • P25 phase 2 AGC (Automatic Gain Control) per time slot to address near/far users on the same channel 
• Intelligent oscillation management, self-healing  • Independent gain control per filter 
• Gain, standard models: 90dB downlink / 80dB uplink  • Compact footprint 
• Gain, CAN / Canadian BDA model: 75dB downlink and uplink  • NEMA4 conduit glands included 
• Built-in battery charging and alarm circuitry  • Supports both digital and analog modulation 
• Built-in annunciator communication link  • Supports P25 phase 1 & 2 
• Emergency transmit disable  • 3-year warranty
• Supports SNMP 

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Main power input 110 VAC (88-264VAC)
Battery charger output 28 VDC
DC power consumption (dual-band) 130 watts (5.3 Amps)
DL output power 34dBm (2.5W) or 30dBm (1W)
DL Gain/UL Gain 90dB/80dB
# Class A filters 32 per band
# Class B filters 4 per band
Class A filter bandwidths 12.5KHz, 25KHz, 50KHz, 75KHz, 100KHz, 150KHz
Class B filter bandwidths 250KHz, 500KHz, 1MHz, 2MHz, 3MHz, 7MHz, 10MHz, 18MHz
Dimensions (H x W x D) 18.6 x 14.9 x 7.3 in
Approximate weight (lbs) 49.5

CS40-Series ProtectLink Class A & B BDAs Documentation

Video

Introduction to the ProtectLink™ BDA / DAS Solution

Certification References

UL 2524: In-building 2-Way Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES) 

UL 508A: Industrial control panels (UL50E Type 4) 

UL 62368-1: Audio/ Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment - Part 1: Safety Requirements 

FCC ID: NVRDPSA81090-78 

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