Specifications |
Radio |
Digital Cellular
(CDMA & GSM) |
Satellite |
| Why Use? |
- smaller applications
- closed loop network at any location in the world
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- cellular coverage available
- topography not suitable for radio
- send data over the Internet
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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
- medium power needs
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- monthly carrier fees
- no scheduling conflicts for data transmission
- low power needs
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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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- flood and stormwater management
- watershed management
- drought monitoring
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- glacial melt monitoring
- hard-to-reach, isolated areas
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| Remote Station Support |
- 900 MHz radio
- 20 mile (30 km) line of site
- 115200 bits/sec
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- CDMA or GSM IP enabled 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 |
- 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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| Antenna |
6" (15 cm) half wave, (2.1dBi) non-articulating |
Dual Band Dipole |
Included |
| Optional Antenna |
896-960 MHz |
Dual Band, Omni Directional |
N/A |
| No Data Hosting Fees |
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| Remote Firmware Upgrades |
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| Remote Diagnostic Reporting |
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| Power |
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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