Option R – Spread Spectrum Communications
The spread spectrum communications option allows you to reach that remote device or system that would prove too difficult or costly with cable. This radio uses the public frequency band and does not need to be licensed.
Overview
- Wireless communication option for Series II RTUs
- License free
- 900MHz and 2.4GHz versions available
- Fits CP-10, CP-11, CP-21, CP-30, MC-10, MC-11, LP-1
- Port restrictions apply, see ordering information
Order Information
- COMMS-OPTION-R2 (900MHz Australian version, for CP-11/MC-11 option port 2/3)
- COMMS-OPTION-R3 (2.4GHz International version CP-11/MC-11, option port 3 ONLY)
- COMMS-OPTION-R4 (900MHz US version CP-11/MC-11, option port 2/3)
Datasheets
| Product specifcations: | ||
| General | ||
| Available versions | Option 2 (AU)/4 (US) | Option 3 (International) |
| Countries Supported | US, Canada , Australia | International |
| Frequency | 902-928MHz | 2.4000-2.4835GHz |
| Transmit Power | 1000mW | 50 mW |
| Range Indoors | 900 m | 180 m |
| Range Outdoors | 22 km | 5 km |
| Range with Yagi | Up to 32 km | Up to 8 km |
| Comms - RTU to Radio | 9600 bps | 19200 bps |
| Comms - Radio to Radio | 115200 or 9600 bps | 19200 bps |
| Power Consumption | 3.7W maximum | 0.75W maximum |
| Spread Spectrum Type | FHSS ( Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) | |
| Encryption | None # | |
| Antenna Connector | RPSMA (reverse polarity SMA) Male (on radio) | |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -110dBm @ 9600 bps | -105 dBm |
| Environmental | ||
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 70oC | |
Remotely reach devices or systems that are too costly or difficult with cable.
