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Data speeds of up to 115.2 kbps half-duplex.
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Supports a distance of up to 20 miles (32.2 km)
for line-of-sight, up to 60 miles (96.6 km)
with 2 repeaters.
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10- or 11-bit word structure.
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Offers Modbus RTU protocol support.
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Optional antennas available—omnidirectional
and unidirectional.
Features
The
Industrial Modem RF115
is designed to stand up to
electromagnetic and radio interference, industrial motors, and
temperature extremes found in oil and gas fields and refineries,
utility substations, manufacturing floors, military installations—
anywhere ordinary equipment can’t go. This wireless async modem
uses Spread-Spectrum technology to speed your data to its final
destination—safe and error-free. Data travels over the license-free
902 –928-MHz radio band.
You can use two modems in a point-to-point configuration and
receive incoming signals from a remote control device. Or use the
modem in a polled multipoint configuration and communicate with
multiple remote devices. The Modem’s DB9 connector is an RS-232
interface. Optional RS-485 Modules are also available.
Each
Industrial Modem
includes a fixed whip antenna with
a 20-mile (32.2-km) line-of-sight range. The modem can also
be outfitted with any of our optional antennas. Choose from
omnidirectional or unidirectional antennas—in a variety of cable
lengths and mounting options.
For additional security, the modem features voltage clamps
and fuses to protect your transmissions from electrical surges
found on power lines.
Still Compatible
If you already have an
Industrial Modem RF115
, don’t worry—
the MDR100A-R4 is compatible with older models and antennas.
We also offer adapter cables for attaching older
Industrial Modem
RF115s
to newer antennas or attaching older antennas to newer
Industrial Modem RF115s
.
Choosing the Right Antenna for Your
Industrial Modem RF115
For ordinary line-of-sight installations, the built-in antenna may
be all you need.
If you can’t get a direct line of sight without separating the
modem from the antenna, choose one of our Omnidirectional
Antennas.
If you need to transmit through trees or non-metallic structures—
or if you want to increase signal-to-noise ratio—choose a Yagi
(unidirectional) Antenna with Bracket Mount.
Remember, you always need a direct line of sight in any
application over a 0.25- to 0.5-mile (0.4- to 0.8-km) range.
OVERVIEW
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• You wait more than 30 minutes to get through
to a vendor’s tech support.
• The so-called “tech” can’t help you or gives you
the wrong answer.
• You don’t have a purchase order number and the
tech refuses to help you.
• It’s 9 p.m. and you need help, but your vendor’s
tech support line is closed.
According to a survey by Data Communi cations magazine, 90%
of network managers surveyed say that getting the technical support
they need is extremely important when choosing a vendor. But even
though network managers pay anywhere from 10 to 20% of their
overall purchase price for a basic service and support contract, the
technical support and service they receive falls far short of their
expectations—and certainly isn’t worth what they paid.
At Black Box, we guarantee the best value and the best support.
You can even consult our Technical Support Experts before you buy if
you need help selecting just the right component for your application.
Don’t waste time and money—call Black Box today.
Why Buy From Black Box? Exceptional Value.
Exceptional Tech Support. Period.