Powerwave Introduces Versaflex Controlled Environment Vault
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Designed for underground deployments, the corrosion-resistant, watertight fiberglass alternative increases capacity by 50 percent when compared to competitive solutions; offers above ground equipment access and advanced thermal management capabilities
CTIA WIRELESS 2007, ORLANDO, Fla., Booth #2163, March 27, 2007 - Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PWAV), a global source for end-to-end wireless infrastructure solutions, today introduced the VersaFlex Controlled Environment Vault (CEV), a fiberglass underground vault designed to house base transceiver station (BTS) equipment. The compact fiberglass vault will be on display this week at CTIA Wireless 2007, the world's largest event for the wireless industry.
"Powerwave is proud to be at the forefront of developing leading-edge wireless infrastructure solutions that support higher network capacity, increased flexibility and lower operational costs," said Steven Damewood, Vice President, Coverage Systems Product Unit, Powerwave Technologies. "In response to these industry requirements, this latest evolution of our underground vault is light and compact, offers increased interior capacity, and features above ground equipment access."
The compact, low-profile of the VersaFlex CEV is designed to appeal to state, city and local jurisdictions, as well as network operators that are on the receiving end of city-issued permits for deployments in right-of-way easements and areas requiring low impact installations. The VersaFlex CEV measures 10'L x 6'W x11'D, and weighs 8,000 lbs., allowing it to be shipped without special permits. Featuring a corrosion-resistant, watertight fiberglass design, the CEV's exterior surface ribs simplify installation procedures by making it possible to anchor the vault in the ground using standard cement backfill slurries.
The VersaFlex CEV increases capacity by 50 percent, when compared to competitive compact underground solutions. The expanded interior space accommodates full-sized interior BTS equipment. All BTS equipment sits on a metal platform that features a hydraulic lifting mechanism to raise the platform for above ground access to equipment. The lifting mechanism utilizes a biodegradable vegetable oil hydraulic fluid for environmental safety.
Advanced thermal management is delivered to the VersaFlex CEV through a small, remotely located cooling cabinet that pumps refrigerant through underground copper tubing. This strategy eliminates the need for thermal ventilation, as well as the primary source of water penetration typically found in traditional compact CEV solutions.
"Powerwave's VersaFlex CEV is a technically superior compact underground BTS enclosure that is engineered to provide unparalleled controlled environmental conditions in a watertight fiberglass vault," continued Damewood.
About Powerwave Technologies
Powerwave Technologies is a global supplier of end-to-end solutions for wireless communications networks. Powerwave designs, manufactures and markets antennas, boosters, combiners, filters, repeaters, multi-carrier RF power amplifiers, tower-mounted amplifiers and advanced coverage solutions, all for use in public safety, cellular, PCS and 3G networks throughout the world. Corporate headquarters are located at 1801 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, Calif. 92705. Telephone (714) 466-1000.
For more information on advanced wireless coverage and capacity solutions, call (888)-PWR-WAVE (797-9283) or visit www.powerwave.com.
