Specifications, 1 wireless sensor network radio, 1 electrical – Campbell Scientific Wireless Sensor Network (CWB100, CWS220, and CWS900) User Manual
Page 16

Wireless Sensor Network
2. Specifications
2.1 Wireless Sensor Network Radio
The CWB100 and CWS sensors use a 25 mW FHSS radio. Three models are 
available depending on location of usage. Table 2.1-1 shows model numbers 
and locations used for all models. 
2.1.1 Electrical
TABLE 2.1-1. CWS FHSS Radio Specifications
 
Model 
 
Where Used 
 
Frequency 
FHSS 
Channels 
CWSxxx, CWB100
CWSxxxA, CWB100A
U.S. Canada,
Australia, and 
New Zealand 
902-928 MHz
50
CWSxxxE, CWB100E
Europe
868 MHz
16
Transmitter Power Output:
25 mW (+14 dBm)
Receiver Sensitivity:
-110 dBm (0.1% Frame Error rate)
Current Drain 
 Standby: 
 Receiving: 
 Transmitting: 
Average operating current w/1 second 
access time: 
 
3 
μA
18 mA typical (full run) 
45 mA 
 
15 
μA
Operating Temperature Range:
-25° to +50°C (-13° F to + 122°F)
Additional Features
GFSK modulation
Data interleaving
Forward Error Correction BCH (31,21)
Data scrambling
Quality of Service management
RSSI
8
