RF400

900 MHz Spread Spectrum Radio/Modem
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RF400

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900 MHz Spread Spectrum Radio/Modem

Model:
RF400
Item Number:
RF400
Lead time:
21 days

Overview

The RF400 was a 100 mW spread spectrum radio/modem for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint data logger communications. It could serve as a field radio/modem connected to a data logger or as a base station radio/modem connected to a computer. The RF400 had a 910 to 918 MHz operating frequency range, which was used in the US/Canada.

Note: In the image, the RF400 is shown with the 14204 indoor antenna.

Specifications

Operating Frequency
910 to 918 MHz
Type
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Transceiver
I/O Data Rate
9600 bps
Channel Capacity
65,000 Network Identifiers share 25 hop channels.
Frequency Hopping Patterns
Six different selectable patterns
Frequency Control
Direct FM
Receiver Sensitivity
-110 dBm at 10-4 bit error rate

Campbell Scientific protocols will issue retries wherever a bit error occurs.

Interface Rejection
70 dB

(at pager and cellular phone frequencies)

Transmitter Power Output
100 mW

(nominal)

Antenna Connector
Reverse polarity SMA
FCC ID
OUR9XTREAM
Operating Temperature Range
-25° to +50°C
Power
9 to 16 Vdc
LEDs
Power on, TX, RX, diagnostics
CS I/O Connector
9-pin “D” pin (male) for all needed communications lines.

Newer loggers provide power to the radio on this connector. Older loggers may require optional power cable pn 14291.

RS-232 Connector
9-pin “D” socket (female) for TX, RX, CTS, ground RS-232 levels
Power Connector
Barrel connector, center positive 12 V for use in base station configuration or with older data loggers.

Newer loggers provide power to the radio on the CS I/O connector.

Dimensions
Allow an additional 3 in. (7.5 cm) along the longest axis for external cable connection.
Dimensions
11.4 x 7.0 x 2.9 cm

(4.9 x 2.8 x 1.2 in.)

Dimensions
12.7 x 7.0 x 2.8 cm

(5.0 x 2.8 x 1.1 in.) with mounts

Weight
227 g

(8 oz)

Average Current Drain

Standby
< 1 mA

(assuming power-saving options used)

Receiving
24 mA
Transmitting
< 75 mA

Ships With

(3)
  • Instruction Manual
  • Orderable
  • SC12

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