CRITICALPOINT™ PUBLIC SAFETY UHF Class A/B BDA
COMBA TELECOM'S PUBLIC SAFETY MISSION
To the venue owner – an ERRCS system is an expense with no ROI.
To the Emergency Responder – an ERRCS system is a MUST – with life safety for
responders, AND the public, depending on it.
Comba Telecom is committed to providing highly affordable,
state of the art solutions so venue owners can ensure
that First Responders get the coverage they need and deserve,
while making the cost to the venue owner as low as possible.
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Comba's CriticalPoint Class A UHF BDA is a repeater solution that was designed with public safety first responders in mind. Fully compliant with the IFC and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), CriticalPoint's UHF BDA supports frequencies 450MHz to 512MHz, up to 32 narrow-band filters (Class A) or up to 4 wide-band filters (Class B) and has the flexibility for supporting internal one or two window filtering. This unit will provide greater reliability and coverage for large building structures, tunnels, remote or rural areas and more. The channelized uplink squelch and channelized uplink AGC functions ensure minimum interference to base stations and optimizes communications quality.
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FEATURES
Supports internalone or two
window filtering
Supports32 narrow-band
filters
Uplink PAshutdown
Channelizeduplink (AGC)
Channelized uplinksquelch supported
Web basedGUI for
fast and easy
configuration
Built-inmandatory
isolation test to
prevent BDA
oscillation
NFPA compliant drycontact alarms,
NEMA 4 enclosure
GALLERY
FAQ, RESOURCES AND WHERE TO BUY
View Class A Products - Click to open
Simplex (TX/RX)
Product Type
Part Number (AC Ver)
Part Number (DC Ver)
Simplex (TX/RX)
RXUHF-A36AC-SPX
RX45V1-A36DCSP-UL
Simplex (TX/RX)
RXUHF-A36AC-SPA
RX45V1-A36DCSA-UL
1 Window Passband
Product Type
Part Number (AC Ver)
Part Number (DC Ver)
2.0MHz in 450-470MHz or 1.0MHz in 470-512MHz
RXUHF-A36AC-1WA
RX45V1-A36DC1A-UL
2.5MHz in 450-470MHz or 1.5MHz in 470-512MHz
RXUHF-A36AC-1WB
RX45V1-A36DC1B-UL
Customized Passband
RXUHF-A36AC-1WX
RX45V1-A36DC1X-UL
2 Window Passband
Product Type
Part Number (AC Ver)
Part Number (DC Ver)
2.0MHz in 450-470MHz + 1.0MHz
2.0MHz + 2.0MHz in 450-470MHz
1.0MHz + 1.0MHz in 470-512MHz
2.0MHz + 2.0MHz in 450-470MHz
1.0MHz + 1.0MHz in 470-512MHz
RXUHF-A36AC-2WA
RX45V1-A36DC2A-UL
2.0/2.5MHz + 2.0/2.5MHz in 450-470MHz
2.0/2.5MHz + 2.0/2.5MHz in 450-470MHz
1.0/1.5MHz + 1.0/1.5MHz in 470-512MHz
2.0/2.5MHz + 2.0/2.5MHz in 450-470MHz
1.0/1.5MHz + 1.0/1.5MHz in 470-512MHz
RXUHF-A36AC-2WB
RX45V1-A36DC2B-UL
Customized Passband
RXUHF-A36AC-2WX
RX45V1-A36DC2X-UL
3 Window Passband
Product Type
Part Number (AC Ver)
Part Number (DC Ver)
Class A UHF BDA (AC) - 3 Window Basic Model
RXUHF-A36AC-3WA
RX45V1-A36DC3A-UL
View Class B Products - Click to open
Simplex (TX/RX)
Product Type
Part Number (AC Ver)
Part Number (DC Ver)
Simplex (TX/RX)
RXUHF-B36AC-SPX
RX45V1-B36DCSP-UL
Simplex (TX/RX)
RXUHF-B36AC-SPA
RX45V1-B36DCSA-UL
1 Window Passband
Product Type
Part Number (AC Ver)
Part Number (DC Ver)
2.0MHz in 450-470MHz or 1.0MHz in 470-512MHz
RXUHF-B36AC-1WA
RX45V1-B36DC1A-UL
2.5MHz in 450-470MHz or 1.5MHz in 470-512MHz
RXUHF-B36AC-1WB
RX45V1-B36DC1B-UL
Customized Passband
RXUHF-B36AC-1WX
RX45V1-B36DC1X-UL
2 Window Passband
Product Type
Part Number (AC Ver)
Part Number (DC Ver)
2.0MHz in 450-470MHz + 1.0MHz in 470-512MHz
2.0MHz + 2.0MHz in 450-470MHz
1.0MHz + 1.0MHz in 470-512MHz
2.0MHz + 2.0MHz in 450-470MHz
1.0MHz + 1.0MHz in 470-512MHz
RXUHF-B36AC-2WA
RX45V1-B36DC2A-UL
2.0/2.5MHz in 450-470MHz + 1.0/1.5MHz in 470-512MHz
2.0/2.5MHz + 2.0/2.5MHz in 450-470MHz
1.0/1.5MHz + 1.0/1.5MHz in 470-512MHz
2.0/2.5MHz + 2.0/2.5MHz in 450-470MHz
1.0/1.5MHz + 1.0/1.5MHz in 470-512MHz
RXUHF-B36AC-2WB
RX45V1-B36DC2B-UL
Customized Passband
RXUHF-B36AC-2WX
RX45V1-B36DC2X-UL
3 Window Passband
Product Type
Part Number (AC Ver)
Part Number (DC Ver)
Class B UHF BDA (AC) - 3 Window Basic Model
RXUHF-B36AC-3WA
RX45V1-A36DC3A-UL
How can Comba offer so much for such a low price?
Comba is a prime manufacturer – we internally design and manufacture many
sub components and sub assemblies that other OEMs outsource (PCBs, PCB insertion and wave soldering, metal chassis
components, key passive components, power amplifiers, etc.).
This provides Comba with much lower cost – and in addition, internal manufacturing also allows us to maintain a higher level of quality control and better control over lead times.
This provides Comba with much lower cost – and in addition, internal manufacturing also allows us to maintain a higher level of quality control and better control over lead times.
How does Comba CriticalPoint have such low AC power consumption?
Comba utilizes High Efficiency Linear amplifier design – linear
amplifiers draw significantly less operating current than conventional amplifier designs.
How does Comba CriticalPoint have such low weight?
This is another advantage of High Efficiency Linear amplifier design –
extremely low weight. It is also important to note that since the Linear amplifiers generate less heat, there is no need
for cooling fans – this also contributes to lower weight.
In addition, Comba's design team puts forth great efforts to ensure that there is no "over design" of any part of the CriticalPoint products, that could result in unnecessary extra weight or cost.
In addition, Comba's design team puts forth great efforts to ensure that there is no "over design" of any part of the CriticalPoint products, that could result in unnecessary extra weight or cost.
Does making adjustments to the CriticalPoint product require an onsite
visit?
Not necessarily – if there is network access via modem or Ethernet
available, the CriticalPoint BDA can be commissioned, adjusted, and monitored remotely. Modem/Ethernet access and SNMP
v2/v3 are fully supported.
Is special battery back up equipment required for compliance with AHJ
requirements?
No – CriticalPoint will work with any standard commercially available UPS
or battery backup system.
Does CriticalPoint provide any built in oscillation protection?
Yes – CriticalPoint protects against oscillation in 2 ways:
First, there is a mandatory isolation test that must produce satisfactory results prior to being able to commission the BDA.
Secondly – in the event that something changes the isolation (and causes oscillation) while the BDA is in use, the CriticalPoint BDA will shut down and issue an alarm.
First, there is a mandatory isolation test that must produce satisfactory results prior to being able to commission the BDA.
Secondly – in the event that something changes the isolation (and causes oscillation) while the BDA is in use, the CriticalPoint BDA will shut down and issue an alarm.
What is the warranty for the CriticalPoint BDA?
All Comba products have a 3 year product warranty.
What approvals or compliance ratings does the CriticalPoint product
carry?
The CriticalPoint BDA is FCC, UL and IC approved – and it is fully NFPA and IFC compliant. In addition, the unit is housed in a NEMA 4X rated chassis.
Comba tests and certifies it's products through a Nationally Recognized Test Lab (NRTL) to meet the strict UL requirement standards. Click to view Comba's UL Standards Testing and Product Certification process pdf.
Comba tests and certifies it's products through a Nationally Recognized Test Lab (NRTL) to meet the strict UL requirement standards. Click to view Comba's UL Standards Testing and Product Certification process pdf.
Does this BDA carry both analog and digital communications – and can it do so simultaneously?
As our specification sheet states – our BDA is compatible with and capable of passing analog and digital communications, and simultaneously.
How does this work: our BDA amplifies and passes RF (radio frequency) – RF can carry analog traffic, or it can carry digital packetized traffic. As stated, our BDA is simply amplifying and passing the RF - we do not read, manipulate, or modify, nor really even "see" or know, what the traffic content is.
A way to look at this: consider the BDA and the antenna infrastructure as plumbing in a home or building – all the plumbing does is carry water. The water can be hot water or cold water - or could be potable or non-potable water – the plumbing doesn't care. And in a similar fashion, our BDA does not care what the traffic content over the RF is comprised of.
So how can analog and digital, which are different, be carried simultaneously? The end devices (base station and mobile devices) operate on either analog or digital – meaning that an analog device won't even see the digital traffic, and the digital devices won't even see the analog traffic. So – both types can be mixed over the same RF path with no chance of one interfering with the other.
How does this work: our BDA amplifies and passes RF (radio frequency) – RF can carry analog traffic, or it can carry digital packetized traffic. As stated, our BDA is simply amplifying and passing the RF - we do not read, manipulate, or modify, nor really even "see" or know, what the traffic content is.
A way to look at this: consider the BDA and the antenna infrastructure as plumbing in a home or building – all the plumbing does is carry water. The water can be hot water or cold water - or could be potable or non-potable water – the plumbing doesn't care. And in a similar fashion, our BDA does not care what the traffic content over the RF is comprised of.
So how can analog and digital, which are different, be carried simultaneously? The end devices (base station and mobile devices) operate on either analog or digital – meaning that an analog device won't even see the digital traffic, and the digital devices won't even see the analog traffic. So – both types can be mixed over the same RF path with no chance of one interfering with the other.
How can I commission the Public Safety CriticalPoint BDA on a P25 radio system which is non-trunked (no control channels available)?
Comba Public Safety BDAs utilize control channel signal levels in P25 based trunked system networks as the means for monitoring and alarming for donor antenna malfunctions. It is rare – but there are cases where the network is NOT a trunked network; therefore, there are no control channels available for use in donor antenna monitoring and alarming. In these cases – Comba offers an easy to install/easy to use kit that includes all of the components necessary to provide the ability to monitor and alarm for donor antenna malfunction in non-trunked network applications.
These kits are available directly from Comba – following is a link to the specification sheet for the kit; the specification sheet also includes the part number and other information necessary to order the kit. Link: BIAS-T KIT FOR NON-TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMS
These kits are available directly from Comba – following is a link to the specification sheet for the kit; the specification sheet also includes the part number and other information necessary to order the kit. Link: BIAS-T KIT FOR NON-TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMS
CriticalPoint's BDA software report function doesn't work in a Chrome browser.
Solution: Download PDFs in Chrome
1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More Settings.
3. At the bottom, click Advanced.
4. Under "Privacy and security," click Content settings.
5. Near the bottom, click PDF documents.
6. Turn on Download PDF files instead of automatically opening them in Chrome.
Chrome will now download the generated Report.
1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More Settings.
3. At the bottom, click Advanced.
4. Under "Privacy and security," click Content settings.
5. Near the bottom, click PDF documents.
6. Turn on Download PDF files instead of automatically opening them in Chrome.
Chrome will now download the generated Report.
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