Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Comparison Chart
| Product Name | ProtectLink Class A Software definable ERCES system | PSR-VU-9537-U (UL 2524 Certified, 2nd edition, Wideband Digital Repeater for VHF) | TruePath - Class B 700 or 800 MHz Public Safety BDA, 1/2 Watt, DC | UHF / VHF / 700 / 800 Quad Band BDA | Fiplex DH7S-D-727A - DIGITAL SIGNAL BOOSTER. PS 700 MHz + FirstNet, Single Band +27dBm, Class A, 32 filters + 2 Adj sub band, NFPA, DC. |
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| Supported Bands | 700 , 800 , 700/800 Dual-Band , Band 14 | VHF | 700 , 800 , Band 14 | VHF/UHF Dual-Band | 700 |
| Class | A | B | B | A | A |
| Uplink Frequencies in MHz From | 788 | 136 | 788 | 138 | 788 |
| Uplink Frequencies in MHz To | 824 | 174 | 824 | 824 | 805 |
| Uplink Frequencies in MHz | From: 788 MHz To: 824 MHz | From: 136 MHz To: 174 MHz | From: 788 MHz To: 824 MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 824 MHz | From: 788 MHz To: 805 MHz |
| Downlink Frequencies in MHz From | 758/851 | 136 | 758 | 138 | 758 |
| Downlink Frequencies in MHz To | 776/869 | 174 | 896 | 869 | 775 |
| Downlink Frequencies in MHz | From: 758/851 MHz To: 776/869 MHz | From: 136 MHz To: 174 MHz | From: 758 MHz To: 896 MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 869 MHz | From: 758 MHz To: 775 MHz |
| Uplink Composite Power in dBm | 27 dBm | 24 dBm | 27 dBm | 30 dBm | 24 dBm |
| Downlink Composite Power in dBm | 34 dBm | 28 dBm | 27 dBm | 33 dBm | 27 dBm |
| Power Consumption in Watts | 130 Watts | 210 Watts | 160 Watts | 60 Watts | 80 Watts |
| 2524 NRTL for Listed Products | INTERTEK/ETL | UL | UL | SGS | SGS |
| 2524 Listing Status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
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| STD 2524 Comments | Systems consists of one ProtectLink BDA (available currently in 5 models) plus CS19-BBC-003 battery cabinet with UL Recognized sealed lead acid batteries and CS40-ANNUNC remote annunciation panel. |
UL 2524 Certified, 2nd edition, In-building Two-way Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System Only OEM to achieve UL enhanced smart mark for UL 2524, 2nd edition Tested and Certified by UL |
Investigated to UL2524 - 2nd Edition Revised 2019-02-28, Bi-directional amplifier | Full product line including single band BDA and Fiber DAS; Multi-band BDAs and Fiber DAS (2, 3 & 4+ bands integrated in one NEMA); 12 and 24 Hour Lithium Battery backups and Annunciators. | |
| Other Certifications |
UL 62368-1, Communications Technology Equipment. UL508A (UL50E NEMA Type 4). FCC ID NVRDPSA81090-78 Canada ISED 4307A-DPSA810907 |
NFPA & IFC Code Compliant to all code years Product ships complete with UL 2524 Annunciator Supports FCC Part 90, Class A Narrowband OR Class B Wideband repeater designations NEMA 4 Certified |
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62638-1, FCC Part 20 Part 90 | UL 62368 Certified, FCC Certified, NFPA & IFC Compliant | FCC, NFPA, Buy American Compliant |
| Website Link or Product Page | Westell ProtectLink 700/800MHz class A/B BDAs | PSR-VU-9537-U | 7831851-0022 | Safe-Com Wireless Product Download Page | https://fiplex.com/flex-in-building-solution/ |
| Notes | Westell ProtectLink Public Safety BDAs represent the next revolution in DAS design, offering the most flexible platform available on the market. Available in 5 models, 2.5W or 1W, single or dual band. | The PSR-U Series are state of the art Digital Public Safety Repeater solutions designed to protect the lives of first responders and building occupants. | Wireless Supply also offers our BDA Products as a kit which includes the BBU, annunciator, and alarm junction boxes for connection to a buildings fire alarm panel | Multi-band capable, Dual Class A & B in one unit, NFPA compliant, Interlaced frequencies, Simplex, BBU available | www.fiplex.com |
| Organization Name | Westell Technologies | Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF) - USA | Wireless Supply, LLC | Rath by Avire | Honeywell-Fiplex |