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Market Applications
- Wireless Ethernet
- Gateway for serial/legacy networks and/or devices to IP network
- Mobile network access for vehicle based operation
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Introducing MDS entraNET 900™
The MDS entraNET 900™ is a long-range, solar friendly, secure wireless IP/Ethernet solution. It allows customers to bring business information over Ethernet or a serial gateway and onto IP based networks. This includes mission-critical, revenue-generating data from fixed locations such as compressor stations, pipelines, fluid storage tanks and utility meters. It also enables mobile network access for vehicle based operation.
Each MDS entraNET 900™ cell is made up of one access point and multiple remotes (Serial or Ethernet):
Access Point, provides both serial and Ethernet connectivity.
Serial Remote, provides one serial port with protocol encapsulation over IP.
Ethernet Remote, provides ethernet connectivity to a single remote device.
P22 Protected Access Point Option. Can be ordered with two Acess Points in one chassis in a cold standby configuration.
MDS entraNET 900 uses advanced 900 MHz FHSS technology for license-free operation in the 902-928 MHz ISM band. It is capable of up to 60 mile range2 and up to 106 kbps over-the-air data rate communications. This product is available for use in Class 1, division 2, Groups A, B, C, & D Hazardous locations1
Why use an MDS entraNET 900 Wireless Network Solution?
Longest range industrial product in its class. Providing lowest cost of ownership.
Reliable. A protected Access Point (P22) provides the high system availability required for mission-critical applications.
Secure wireless operation with multiple layers of protection, including 900 MHz FHSS physical layer, 128-bit data encryption, two-way authentication and dynamic key rotation.
Flexible. The MDS entraNET 900 supports multiple users connecting to multiple applications via multiple protocols on the same MDS entraNET 900™ cell - simultaneously!
Future proof. The entraNET 900 adheres to open industry standards to interface with external devices, enabling newer and older technologies to communicate.
Comprehensive Management. Compatible with MDS NETview MS™ for remote management. The MDS NETview MS™ Network Management System is based on a platform independent Java application. It is application independent with a centralized SNMP server and integrates with multiple vendor platforms.
Features
- Multiple Applications – Combines serial and Ethernet remotes on one network allowing migration of existing serial devices to IP
- Industrial Grade Performance – UL Class 1 Div 21 & Extended temperature range for extreme environments
- Low Power Consumption – Solar panel friendly
- Long Range – Up to 60 miles2
- Fast – Up to 106 Kbps data rate over the air
- Secure – Multiple security levels prevent eavesdropping and unauthorized network access
- Reliable – Protected Access Point option enhances network availability
- License free – Deploy immediately
- Plug and Play Connectivity – configuration requires virtually no setup
- SNMP Management – Advanced remote diagnostics with MDS NETview MS™
More Information
Specifications
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| General |
| Data Rate: |
106 Kbps over-the-air |
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| Frequency Bands: |
902-928 MHz ISM band |
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| Spreading Mode: |
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum |
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| Range2: |
| Typical Fixed Range: |
25 miles |
| Maximum Fixed Range: |
60 miles |
| Typical Mobile Range (parked): |
10 miles |
| Typical Mobile Range (moving): |
5 miles |
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| Configurations: |
Access Point
(1 RS-232 serial port and 1 Ethernet port)
Serial Remote (1 RS-232 serial port)
Ethernet Remote (1 Ethernet port) |
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Radio |
| System Gain: |
136 dB |
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| Carrier Power: |
0.1 to 1 watt (20 to 30 dBm) |
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| Output Impedence: |
50 Ohms |
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| Occupied Bandwidth: |
200 kHz |
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| Modulation: |
CPFSK (Continuous Phase FSK) |
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| Receiver Sensitivity: |
-106 dBm (1 x 10-6 BER) typical |
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Physical Interface |
| Ethernet: |
10BaseT, RJ-45 |
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| Serial: |
RS-232/V.24, RJ-45, DCE
1,200-115,200 bps |
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| Antenna: |
TNC connector (female) |
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| LEDs: |
ETH, Com1, Com2, Power, Link |
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Protocols |
| Wireless: |
CSMA/CA with Collision Avoidance
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| Ethernet: |
IEEE 802.3 (single device at remote)
IP (DHCP,ICMP,UDP,TCP,ARP) |
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| Serial: |
Encapsulation over IP (tunneling) for serial async multidrop protocols including Modbus, DNP.3, DF1, BSAP
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Management |
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HTTP (embedded web server), TELNET, Local Console
SNMPv1/2/3, MIB II, Enterprise MIB3
SYSLOG3
MDS NETview MS™
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Environmental |
| Temperature: |
-40C to +70C (-33.8F to +158F) |
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| Humidity: |
95% at 40C (104F) non-condensing |
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| Input Power: |
6-30 Vdc (13.8 Vdc nominal) |
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| Current Consumption: |
Access Point
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30 Vdc |
13.8 Vdc |
6 Vdc |
| Transmit |
270 mA |
525 mA |
1175 mA |
| Receive |
115 mA |
220 mA |
510 mA |
Remotes
| Mode |
30 Vdc |
13.8 Vdc |
6 Vdc |
| Transmit |
240 mA |
470 mA |
1025 mA |
| Receive |
65 mA |
120 mA |
260 mA |
| Sleep |
8 mA |
15 mA* |
130 mA |
| Shutdown |
0.78 mA |
0.55 mA* |
0.37 mA |
* Sleep and Shutdown measurements conducted @ 12 Vdc |
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Mechanical |
| Case: |
Die Cast Aluminum |
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| Mounting Options: |
Flat surface mount brackets, DIN rail |
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| Access Point |
| Dimensions: |
3.15 H x 17.2 W x 11.2 D cm
(1.25 H x 6.75 W x 4.5 D in.) |
| Weight: |
635 g (1.4 lb.) |
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| Remote |
| Dimensions: |
2.5 H x 12.7 W x 8.9 D cm
(1 H x 5 W x 3.5 D in.) |
| Weight: |
472 g (1.04 lb.) |
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| P22 Option |
| Case |
Steel (rack mountable 2U) |
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| Dimensions: |
8.9 H x 48.3 W x 35.6 D cm
(3.5 H x 19 W x 14 D in.) |
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| Weight |
7.6 kg (14.7 lbs) with transceivers |
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Agency Approvals |
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FCC Part 15.247
CSA Class 1 Div.2 Groups A, B, C and D for hazardous locations1 (ANSI/UL equivalent)
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Typical Configurations |
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Footnotes |
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1 The transceiver is not acceptable as a stand-alone unit for use in the hazardous locations described above.It must either be mounted within another piece of equipment, which is certified for hazardous locations, or installed within guidelines, or conditions of approval, as set forth by the approving agencies.
2 Typical fixed range calculation assumes a 6 dBd gain Omni on a 100 ft.tower at the AP, a 10 dBd gain Yagi on a 25 ft. mast at the remote with output power decreased to yield maximum allowable EIRP (36 dBm), a 10 dB fade margin, and a mix of agricultural and commercial terrain with line of sight.
Typical mobile range calculation assumes a 6 dBd gain Omni on a 100 ft.tower at the AP, a 5 dBd gain Omni with 1 watt output power at 6 ft. height, a 10 dB fade margin, and 90% reliability with near line-of-sight in a mix of cultural and commercial terrain.
Maximum range achieved with a clear line-of-sight path, and fresnel zone clearance.
Actual performance is dependent on many factors including antenna height, blocked paths and terrain.
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GE MDS products are manufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001. GE MDS reserves the right to make changes to specifications of products described in this data sheet at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.
(MDS entraNET 900 SL0104) Rev. J, 02-25-05
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