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Specifications |
RRL Gold |
Radio |
Digital Cellular
(CDMA & GSM) |
Landline (Ethernet) |
Satellite |
| Why Use? |
- smaller applications
- closed loop network at any location
- compact, all-in-one units fit in 4.5" (115 mm) wells
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- smaller applications
- closed loop network at any location
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- cellular coverage available
- topography not suitable for radio
- send data over the Internet
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- on-site facility monitoring
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- too remote for cellular
- send data over the Internet
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System
Differences |
- free airtime, no long distance fees
- you control the network
- scheduled data transmission times
- low power needs
- relay station option
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- free airtime, no long distance fees
- you control the network
- scheduled data transmission times
- medium power needs
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- monthly carrier fees
- no scheduling conflicts for data transmission
- low power needs
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- uses LAN
- no scheduling conflicts
- direct power/AC
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- satellite service available anywhere
- no scheduling conflicts for data
- transmission
- larger power needs
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Suggested
Applications |
- monitoring mine sites
- agricultural studies
- landfill supervision
- golf course management
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- monitoring mine sites
- agricultural studies
- landfill supervision
- golf course management
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- flood and stormwater management
- watershed management
- drought monitoring
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- on-site water level monitoring
- run-off monitoring
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- glacial melt monitoring
- hard-to-reach, isolated areas
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| Remote Station Support |
- 2.4GHz or 900 MHz radio
- 20 mile (30 km) line of site
- 9600 bits/sec
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- 900 MHz radio
- 20 mile (30 km) line of site
- 9600 or 115200 bits/sec
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- CDMA or GSM IP enabled modem
- dynamic IP Address
- 115200 bits/sec
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- Ethernet modem
- dynamic IP Address
- 115200 bits/sec
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- IP enabled modem
- dynamic IP Address
- 115200 bits/sec
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| Home Station Support |
- RRL Home Station with power source
- STS/RRL Software
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- 2nd Radio required with RS232 connection
- STS Software
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- static IP Address
- no extra hardware
- STS Software
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- static IP Address
- no extra hardware
- STS Software
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- static IP Address
- no extra hardware
- STS Software
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| Antenna |
6" (15 cm) half wave, (2.1dBi) non-articulating |
6" (15 cm) half wave, (2.1dBi) non-articulating |
Dual Band Dipole |
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Included |
| Optional Antenna |
5 dBi Omni Directional |
896-960 MHz |
Dual Band, Omni Directional |
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N/A |
| No Data Hosting Fees |
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| Remote Firmware Upgrades |
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| Remote Diagnostic Reporting |
(limited) |
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| Power |
6 AA lithium batteries |
12V sealed lead-acid battery |
| External Power and Charge Accessories |
- Solar power connection package (for user supplied solar panel)
- AC power/battery charger assembly
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