CUBE - RL Series - Multi-Chamber Rackmount Cabinets - Brochure

Compact Outdoor Enclosure Solutions for Fiber and Copper ElectronicsCharles Universal Broadband EnclosuresCharles Universal Broadband Enclosures (CUBE) bring anew level of compactness, integration, and quality to fullfeatured Fiber Optic and Copper Remote Terminals.Constructed of welded aluminum or steel, CUBE Cabinetshave a powder coated finish to withstand the elements andprovide superior environmental protection. Their optimizedsize and weight allow technicians to install these terminals invirtually any location quickly and easily. Designed to flexibly accommodate a variety ofcommunications equipment, CUBE may be ordered pre-wired (integrated) to meet your power, protection andphysical interface requirements. Many customizable sizes,features, and optional equipment provide the flexibility tomeet your every application at remote, multi-user locationssuch as cell sites, business parks, campuses, strip malls,and apartment buildings.CUBE ApplicationsMADE IN THECUBE cabinetshouse and protect:• RF Equipment• Multiplexers• Amplifiers• Combiners• Duplexers• Aggregation Equipment• Ethernet Equipment• AMI/AMR Meters• Monitoring / Test Equipment• Rectifiers• BatteriesCUBE ApplicationsWireless Backhaul As cell sites across the country are upgraded to support 4G services, the Charles CUBEportfolio offers a number of compact, robust and cost effective outdoor enclosures forwireless backhaul electronics. With flexible mounting options and support for multi chamberdesigns and power options, CUBE RL and CUBE PM Series solutions will help maximize theprofits of your backhaul service offering. Fiber-to-the-Node (DSLAM)The challenge of providing broadband services to an increasingly rural population isalleviated with the CUBE cabinets. With support for power and various protection options,Charles has a complete line of integrated CUBE solutions to meet your FTTN needs with24-1000 port configurations.Base Transceiver Station (BTS) Today, with the strong push to roll out LTE, tremendous amounts of BTS enclosuredeployments are taking place. BTS equipment has gotten smaller and more efficient over theyears. Charles is positioned to assist these deployments with a line of rugged and compactenclosures for today’s dynamic BTS needs. Various thermal options are available to ensureyour equipment is protected and your site is reliable.Site Support One of the biggest challenge wireless service providers face is to provide reliable power inan efficient and environmentally friendly manner. Charles has a line of site support cabinetswhich allow providers to install new, highly efficient rectifiers and batteries in a compact anddurable enclosure. With options for thermal management and pay as you grow scalability,Charles’ line of site support cabinets protects network integrity with environmentally friendly,energy efficient solutions.DAS / RRH / Small CellTo address the ever growing demand for mobile data consumption, distributed antennasystems, remote radio headends and small cells are being rapidly deployed in urbanenvironments. Charles works with mobile operators, wireline backhaul providers and OEMsto develop compact enclosures for these deployments. Charles DAS, RRH and Small Cellenclosures house Ethernet demarcation devices, AC/DC rectifiers, small cell equipment andbatteries for backup. Rugged enough to stand up to the outside plant environment, yet smalland lightweight, Charles CUBE Enclosures are poised to play a key part in the cellularnetwork's future.Metro EthernetWhether in a business park or a residential multi dwelling unit, carriers are deliveringbroadband solutions to increasing number of subscribers. CUBE solutions specificallytargeted at supporting these services at MDUs have been developed. Customizable sizes,features and optional equipment provide the flexibility to meet your MDU applications. Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Charles has developed integrated solutions to address AMR applications. Rugged enough tostand up to the rigors of the utility marketplace, yet compact and cost effective to protect yourinvestment while helping to bring your project in on budget, the CUBE VM series offersseveral preconfigured options to house aggregation equipment.OEM Charles has a diverse range of cabinet sizes and configurations. We leverage our state ofthe art sheet metal fabrication and powder coating manufacturing facility to delivercustomized, integrated enclosure solutions to house and protect your electronics allowing theOEM to deliver a complete solution to all your customers’ needs. Solutions for wirelessbackhaul, BTS, DSLAM and GPON MDU products have been developed with multiple topOEM companies in the telecom market.Note: Units shown in this brochure are representative of the CUBE product family and maybe pictured with third-party equipment installed that is not included on units ordered fromCharles Industries. Other sizes and configurations are available — please see “CUBEConfigurations” section on back page.RL2003RL1003Multi-Purpose Cabinets (CUBE MP & CUBE VM)MP2424(Wooden Backboard)MP2020(Steel Mesh Backboard)CUBE MP Series enclosures are rugged, compact NEMA 3R and 4X enclosures with steel mesh or wooden backboards designedfor economical protection of a wide assortment of remotely deployed equipment. These multi-purpose cabinets are versatileperformers adaptable to many common remote terminal applications for copper, fiber and coaxial.CUBE VM Series enclosures are designed for mounting electronics, splice trays and other communications equipment directly tothe backplane of the enclosure. Technicians have easy access to internal equipment and ample room for cable management.A swing door option allows multiplexers and other rackmounted equipment to be secured to the cabinet's door for even greateraccess to both front and rear connections. VM Series Cabinets are ideal for locations in which limited space is available. They arefrequently deployed in MDU/MTU applications.VM1100MP Common Sizes: 18”x18”x10” 20”x20”x10” 24”x24”x8” 32”x16”x8” 36”x24”x12” 36”x36”x12”VM Common Sizes: 20”x20”x10” 24”x17”x9” 26”x18.5”x9.5” 27”x14”x9” 32”x24”x9” 36”x26”x11”Common sizes (HxWxD) represent existing CUBE designs often stocked by Charles authorized distributors. Custom sizes are available by special order.Rackmount Cabinets (CUBE RL)CUBE RL Series enclosures are single or multi-compartment cabinets designed for housing and protecting traditional 19" or 23"rackmount equipment. Options exist for wall, H-Frame or pole mounts for most models. Separate locking compartments on multi-chamber models offer division of provider and customer equipment access. At cellsites and other multi-user locations, this divisionof access allows customers access to service their equipment and drops without the need to have the cabinet owner's technicianopen the cabinet for them. RL Series CUBE Cabinets are certified to Telcordia GR-487 specifications for electronic equipmentcabinets and are designed to meet NEMA 3R or 4X standards, depending on configuration.RL3000Model Number RL1003 RL2000 RL2003 RL20721xxx RL2100 RL21221xxx RL3000Dimensions (HxWxD) 26"x22"x20" 21”x26”x16.5" 38"x23"x20" 27”x28”x20” 30"x26”x15.5" 38”x26”x20” 28”x26”x16.5”Equipment Chamber 14 RU / 19" 5 RU / 23" 14 RU / 19" 7 RU / 19” 9 RU / 23" 12 RU / 19” 5 RU / 23"Customer Chamber — 3 RU /23" 6 RU /23" — — — 3 RU /23"Battery Chamber — — — 13”x28”x20” 13"x26"x15.5" 15”x26”x20” 7"x26"x16.5"Series PM4000 PM5000 PM6000Overall Depth 20” 27” 32”Equipment Chamber Capacity 16RU, 20RU, 24RU 16RU, 20RU, 24RU, 27RU, 31RU 24RU, 27RU, 31RU, 36RU, 39RUFront and Rear Doors Optional Standard StandardOptional Battery Chamber Up to (4) 100AH Up to (4) 190AH Up to (4) 190AHOptional Handoff Chamber ? ? ?PM4200PM6000Pad Mount Cabinets (CUBE PM)PM5200CUBE PM Series cabinets are designed to support traditional 19" or 23" rackmount equipment and be mounted primarily on a pad.The PM Series is a robust set of enclosures designed to meet the Telcordia GR-487 specification for electronic equipment cabinets.PM Series Cabinets commonly have separate battery compartments equipped with battery heater pads designed to support avariety of battery sizes. Customer handoff chambers are another popular option. Available accessories include thermalmanagement systems, swing out equipment racks, protection panels, and AC/DC power supplies.For specific CUBE configurations,including AC and DC thermalmanagement and poweringoptions, please visitwww.charlesindustries.comPM4120HSite Support and Battery Backup (CUBE BBU)MADE IN THEBB24J1HN1Charles Site Support Cabinets allow providers to install highly efficient rectifiers and the latest in battery technologies in durable,robust and GR-487 compliant enclosures. With support for VRLA or Ni-Cd batteries, various rectifier and power distributionoptions, and thermal management options; these cabinets protect network integrity with an environmentally friendly, energyefficient solution. Charles Battery Backup Cabinets support up to (10) strings of 24VDC or (5) strings of 48VDC batteries.Importantly, the battery trays have been constructed in such a manner to support both VRLA as well as Ni-Cd batterytechnologies. Charles BBU cabinets provide sufficient ventilation and cooling for Ni-Cd technologies without costly airconditioners, heat exchangers or thermal electric coolers.Radio/BTS, RRH, DAS & Small Cell CabinetsCharles BTS cabinets are rugged outdoor pad mount cabinets that comply with GR-487 and support up to 39 RU of equipmentmounting space. Radio cabinets possess front and rear doors, various thermal management options, AC power terminationand integrated rectifiers. A battery compartment that supports Ni-Cd or VRLA batteries is located at the bottom of the cabinet. To support Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) buildouts, in which Remote Radio Headends (RRH) are placed remotely fromthe tower, Charles has developed a compact, robust and GR-487 compliant enclosure platform. Equipment compartments aredesigned to house rectifiers to power the RRH, a router, and include space for other ancillary equipment. AC power termination,heat exchangers and a battery chamber to support 80AH Ni-Cd or 100AH VRLA batteries round out the solution. Flexiblemounting options including wall, pole, pad and plinth mounts enable the cabinets to be placed in virtually any location.RL21221AH1PM63929RF1 CUBE Small Cell CabinetSS4C215DB1With Charles, You Can Depend On:• Field-proven and unequaled 24-hour technical support• Individualized application consultation• Training courses availableVisit our website at http://www.charlesindustries.comCharles Industries, Ltd.Telecommunications Group5600 Apollo DriveRolling Meadows, IL 60008Voice: (847) 806-6300 FAX: (847) 806-6231 E-mail: mktserv@charlesindustries.comis a registered trademarks of Charles Industries, Ltd. D-AAT112-E13INNOVATIVE ENCLOSED SOLUTIONS™CUBE ConfigurationsThe models shown on these pages are representative of each CUBE Series. Many additionalmodels are available. To view the full line of CUBE Cabinets, please visitwww.charlesindustries.com or scan the QR Code (requires QR Code Reader App) withyour smart phone. Charles Industries custom builds CUBE cabinets to the specific needs of its customers. The models presented in this brochure represent some of our most popular configurations. You are encouraged to callCharles at 847-806-6300 to discuss your application and specific cabinet needs. Charles provides full engineeringsupport and application consultation for its CUBE family of enclosures, and will work with you to create the most reliableand cost-efficient cabinet solution tailored to your network.CUBE Thermal Management & Accessories• Thermal systems, including:- Heat Exchangers- Air Conditioners - Direct Air Coolers• Pre-wired cable harnesses for various electronics • Fiber splice trays • Protector block interface types (screw, punchdown, etc.) • Integrated power (AC, AC with battery backup, DC) • Surge protection • Padlockable rackmount equipment cages • Pre-stubbed cable types and lengths • Door locks and security bolts, door alarms • Swing rack mounting rails • Slide-out laptop trays • Solar shielding • Venting• Aesthetic shrouds • LED interior lighting• Customer-specific labeling• 3rd party electronics integrationMany optional features are available to optimize your CUBE to your specific application:Integration of 3rd Party EquipmentAs a full service outdoor enclosure provider with ourown U.S. based production facilities, Charles Industriesis uniquely qualified to provide you with integratedequipment solutions straight from the factory. Let ourprofessionally trained workforce install your valuablenetwork electronics and powering hardware directly intoyour chosen CUBE solution at our clean integrationfacilities, saving you time and money from havingtechnicians do the work at the uncontrolled conditionsof work sites. Our design, engineering and manufacturing teams willwork with you to best determine powering and thermalmanagement options, wiring harnesses and cableorganization, alarms and relays, power/surgeprotection, and other options to meet your network’sunique requirements. Integrated cabinet solutions maythen be drop shipped to your worksites for the ultimatein convenience, conformance and time savings.