OneBase InSite^® Connect Remote Controller Unit

The Remote Controller Unit (RCU) is a key component of the CommScope OneBase InSite Connect system, a comprehensive turnkey system designed to fully manage remote site subsystems by providing centralized notification of site alarms and equipment status as well as configuration and maintenance of remote site equipment.

The RCU is the central connection aggregation point for each site and provides the interface to manage and control all site operational subsystems. It is designed such that all remote access to the site subsystems via the RCU is tightly controlled and is only possible through the centrally located Central Management System (CMS).

The RCU is a 1RU, 19” or 23” rack-mountable unit designed to install in an existing base station rack, and is powered from the base station power system. It has a a substantial number and variety of ports available for connectivity to local remote site subsystems.

• Controls multiple individual subsystems per site and thousands or more sites across your network, regardless of OEM.
• Alerts users immediately when smoke and fire alarms are triggered to prevent or reduce damage to sites.

• Reduces energy consumption through automatic maintenance and monitoring of temperature and humidity.

• Deters theft and vandalism by monitoring and controlling remote cameras, motion detection alarms, and door sensors.

• Dramatically reduces site visits and turns your entire network a deeper shade of green.

The RCU can be configured with three optional Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Antenna controllers. With this feature, the RCU provides standard AISG interfaces for monitoring and controlling AISG 1.1 and AISG 2.0 compliant RET antennas and TMA’s.

Connectivity back to the centrally located CMS is achieved via a dedicated backhaul Ethernet port or an optional integrated wireless modem. If connectivity back to the CMS is lost, the RCU is capable of storing up to 24 hours of site subsystem data to be transmitted when connectivity is re-established.