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