RF450
RF450
End of life900 MHz 1 W Spread-Spectrum Radio
Pricing
- Model:
- RF450
- Item Number:
- 18326
- Warranty:
- 1 year
- Lead time:
- 7 days
Overview
The RF450 is a frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum radio that operates within the 902 to 928 MHz license-free band. This 1 W radio provides a solution for wireless network communications over longer distances (13 to 60 miles, depending on antenna and line-of sight). Designed specifically for our PakBus® data loggers, the RF450 works particularly well in point-to-multipoint PakBus networks.
Technical Description
The RF450 consists of a radio module manufactured by FreeWave Technologies and a Campbell Scientific interface board. It reduces susceptibility to RF interference from other spread spectrum devices by providing user-selectable frequency hopping patterns.
Spread spectrum radios spread the normally narrowband information signal over a relatively wide band of frequencies. This process allows communications to be more immune to noise and interference from RF sources such as pagers and cellular phones.
Benefits
- Individual FCC license not required
- Maximum transmission distance of 60 miles, and realistic reliable transmission distance of approximately 13 miles
- Low current drain
- Wide operating temperature range
- High data transfer speeds
- High noise immunity—superior performance in noise congested environments
- Error Free Communications—32 bit Cyclical Redundancy Checking (CRC) with automatic retransmission
- Ability to have stand-alone RF router/repeaters (up to 8 repeaters)
- Real time remote diagnostics and setup, transparent to network communications
Specifications
- Operating Frequency
- 902 to 928 MHz
- Radio Type
- Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Transceiver
- FCC ID
- KNY-6231812519
- Canada ID
- 2329B-DGR09RAS
- Power Output
- 5 mW to 1 W
(user selectable)
- Transmit Range
- Maximum transmission distance of 60 miles, and realistic reliable transmission distance of ~13 miles.
(All transmission distances assume line-of-sight and appropriate antenna; line-of-sight obstructions, RF interference, and antenna type affect transmission distance.)
- Modulation
- 120 or 170 kbps
(GFSK)
- Occupied Bandwidth
- 230 kHz
(at 60 dB)
- Channel Spacing
- 230 kHz
- Hopping Patterns
- 15 per band, 105 total
(user selectable)
- Hopping Channels
- 50 to 112
(user selectable)
- Hopping Bands
- 7
(user selectable)
- Frequency Zones
- 16
(7 channels per zone)
- Receiver Sensitivity
- -108 dBm
(for 10-6 BER)
- Receiver Sensitivity
- -110 dBm
(for 10-4 BER)
- Receiver Selectivity
- -20 dB
(at Fc ±115 kHz;)
- Receiver Selectivity
- -60 dB
(at Fc ±145 kHz)
- System Gain
- 140 dB
- Error Detection
- 32-bit CRC
(retransmit on error)
- Data Encryption
- Substitution, dynamic key
- Link Throughput
- 115.2 kbps
(maximum)
- Data Interface Protocol
- CS I/O, RS-232, DCE, ME and SDC
(user selectable)
- RS-232 Baud Rate
- 1200, 4800, 9600, 19.2k, 34.4k, 57.6k, or 115.2k bps
(user selectable)
- RS-232 Connector
- 9-pin D socket (female)
(4 wire: Tx, Rx, CTS, GND)
- CS I/O Connector
- 9-pin D pin (male)
(Newer data loggers provide power to the radio on the CS I/O connector; data loggers purchased before December 1997 require the #14291 Field Power Cable.)
- Antenna Connector
- Type SMA socket (female)
- Power Connector
- Barrel plug, center positive 12 V
(used to connect the 14291 Field Power Cable or 15966 AC adapter)
- Input Voltage
- 7 to 28 Vdc
- Operating Temperature Range
- -40° to +75°C
- Relative Humidity
- 0 to 95% RH
(non-condensing)
- Dimensions
- 3.66 x 8.05 x 14.48 cm
(1.44 x 3.17 x 5.7 in.) without mounting plate
- Dimensions
- 3.66 x 8.05 x 19.05 cm
(1.44 x 3.17 x 7.5 in.) with mounting plate
- Weight
- 0.3 kg
(0.7 lb)
Average Current Drain @ 12 Vdc
- Sleep
- 7 mA
- Idle
- 22 mA
- Receiving
- 76 mA
- Transmitting
- 500 mA
Accessories
(17)15966
Wall Charger with Barrel Plug
Orderable14291
Field Power Cable, 12 Vdc Plug to Pigtail
Orderable14205
900 MHz 6 dBd Yagi Antenna with Mounting Hardware
Orderable14221
900 MHz 3 dBd Omnidirectional Antenna with Mounting Hardware
Orderable19512
900 MHz 0 dBd 1/2 Wave Omnidirectional Antenna with SMA Connector
End of life20644
900 MHz 0 dBd Omnidirectional Antenna with Adhesive Mount
End of lifeCOAXSMA
LMR195 Antenna Cable with SMA and Type N Pin (Male) Connector
OrderableCOAXNTN
RG8 Antenna Cable with 2 Type N Pin (Male) Connectors
Orderable31317
Surge Protection Kit, Type N to SMA, 700 to 2700 MHz
Orderable21212
Black Cold Shrink Tape
Orderable18663
Null Modem Cable, 9-Pin PIn (Male) to 9-Pin Pin (Male)
Orderable20625
RF450 Diagnostics and Programming Cable with Software
Orderable28477
Coaxial Adapter, SMA Plug to RPSMA Jack
Orderable14413
RS-232 Cable, DB9 Pin (Male) to DB25 Pin (Male)
End of life31315
Bulkhead Surge Protection Installed in Enclosure, Type N to SMA, 700 to 2700 MHz
Retired19334
Bulkhead Antenna Cable Installed in Enclosure, Type N to SMA
Retired19336
Bulkhead Antenna Cable Installed in Enclosure, SMA to SMA
Retired
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