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FORAX connects radios to antennas over very long distances using

secure fiber optic cable

FORAX – LSRIU & AIU each

Lightweight1.5 lbs. (0.69 Kg)

Small 6.5” x 2.75” x 2”

(166mm x 70mm x 51mm)

The versatile, second-generation FORAX-LS is a high performance alternative to conventional coaxial cable, affording greater flexibility in antenna location plus electrical isolation from the user’s radio or repeater. The antenna can be located up to 10 km away while the radio/repeater remains near the user, enhancing the physical security of both the equipment and its user.

FORAX-LS is optimized to operate with radios used for tactical communications by US and allied forces. FORAX-LS transports all VHF and UHF communications waveforms including SRW, ANW2, SINCGARS, ANDVT, AM/FM voice, and Commercial & Military SATCOM.

FORAX-LS consists of a Radio Interface Unit (RIU) connected by a user-supplied optical fiber cable to an Amplifier Interface Unit (AIU). The RIU connects to the radio’s antenna port using a coaxial cable. At the antenna site, the AIU connect to the customer’s high-power amplifier (HPA) with a coaxial cable.

Protect your communication assets – Let FORAX put distance between your antennas and radios

up to 10 km

Product Characteristics:Frequency Range 30 MHz—2600 MHzQ

Supported Waveforms All tactical waveformsQ Q (Keyline optional)RF Connectors TNCRF Input Power 1-5 Watts TypicalQ || 20 Watts SurvivableRF Out Drive Power Up to 5 WattsQ

Fiber Connector SC-APC (FC-APC optional)Fiber Type One single mode fiberQ

Fiber Range 5dB optical loss maximum, 1-10 km typicalPower Supply 18-32 VDC (AC adapters included)Power Consumption RIU: 3W || AIU: 16W RX / 40W TXQ Refer to the model designations and accessories on page 3 QQ Switch-selectable for constant envelope or variable envelope waveforms

Physical / Environmental: Dimensions 6.5 D (166) x 2.75 W (70) x 2 H (51) in. (mm) per moduleWeight 3 lb. system (1.5lb. [0.69 Kg] per module)Temperatures Operating: -10 to +60 C Storage: -40 to +80 C

Users Guide

Fiber Optic Patch Cable 8 Meters

Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit

Two-28 Volt Power Supplies

AIU

RIUJan. 2018 • Product specifications subject to change without notice.

FORAX Part Number Option Selections

Part Number format: FORAX – LS – –

Minimum quantities apply for some configurations. Please call Factory.

Examples: FORAX-LS-1H2-1F 30-512 MHz, Half-duplex, 2W TX. Uses one fiber (both TX and RX)

FORAX-LS-2H4-1F 225-450 MHz, Half-duplex, 5W TX. Uses one fiber (both TX and RX)

FORAX-LS-1D2-2F 30-512 MHz, Full duplex, 2W TX. Uses two fibers (separate TX/RX)

FORAX-LS-3D2-2F 300-1000 MHz, Full Duplex, 2W TX. Uses two fibers (separate TX/RX)

Mode switch on RIU enables user to select constant envelope (CE) or variable envelope (VE) waveforms:• Typical constant envelope waveforms include: FM including Land Mobile Radio and P25; SINCGARS; UHF

MILSATCOM including DAMA and HPW; EPLRS; CDMA.

• Typical variable envelope waveforms include: analog and digital AM; HAVE QUICK; OFDM; SRW, ANW2; WNW.

FORAX-LS Accessories:Part No. DescriptionFORAX-LS-AC Universal AC Adapter, with international plug adapter kitFORAX-LS-ACK Universal AC Adapter, with international plug adapter kit, with KeylineFORAX-LS-DC-P Cable, DC Power PigtailFORAX-LS-DC-PK Cable, DC Power Pigtail, with KeylineFORAX-LS-DC-VCL Cable, DC Power, Vehicle Cigarette LighterFORAX-LS-DC-VCLK Cable, DC Power, Vehicle Cigarette Lighter, with KeylineFORAX-LS-DC-BB2590 Cable, DC Power, BB2590/U BatteryFORAX-SC-APC-1KM Diamond plenum rated, SC-APC, 1-km cable lengthFORAX-SC-APC-500M Diamond plenum rated, SC-APC, 500-m cable lengthFORAX-SC-APC-100M Diamond plenum rated, SC-APC, 100-m cable lengthFORAX-SC-APC-50M Diamond plenum rated, SC-APC, 50-m cable lengthFORAX-SC-APC-10M Diamond plenum rated, SC-APC, 10-m cable lengthNote: All FORAX-SC-APC are spooled both ends out. Original Manufacturer’s Warranty Applies.

U.S. Government customers can take advantage of this product’s “SBIR Data Rights” to place sole-source procurements.Call the Factory for details.

Optical Path 1F One fiber (standard);

internal TX/RX optical mux2F Two fibers; separate TX/RX optical paths

T/R SwitchingH Half-Duplex (switches between TX & RX)D Full Duplex (simultaneous TX & RX)

T TX OnlyR RX Only

Freq. Range1 30-512 MHz2 225-450 MHz3 300-1000 MHz4 1000-2600 MHzS Special

TX Power0 0 dBm2 2W5 5W (225-450 MHz)N N/A