The SHDSL line coding utilized in the Telindus SHDSL transmission equipment provides superior reach and noise immunity comparing to other DSL technologies.

Nevertheless local loop distances may exceed the distance achievable by simple point-to-point configurations, especially if full 2Mbps transport is required. Examples include DSL links alongside railways, motorways, pipelines, waterways, power lines and local loops in rural areas. Therefore, the Telindus SHDSL range is complemented with a SHDSL repeater.

Each repeater fully regenerates the signal and thus doubles the transmission distance. It is possible to deploy multiple repeaters on a single link without introducing jitter and wander problems. Repeaters can be locally or remotely powered. Remote powering can be sourced by a Telindus 2300 or by Crocus SHDSL rack-mount unit with remote powering. The Crocus SHDSL Repeater is available as an indoor and an outdoor version. The outdoor version is IP67 protected.

The Crocus SHDSL Repeater can be managed locally with a VT100 terminal or terminal emulation. Alternatively it is manageable over the line from the central SHDSL equipment, using the standard EOC messages. It means that the Crocus SHDSL Repeater can be fully integrated in the network maintenance and management suite as described in this catalogue. Apart from status, performance and alarms information, test loops can be initiated.