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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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Preliminary
Introducing MDS entraNET 2400™
The MDS entraNET 2400™ 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 2400 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.
MDS entraNET 2400 uses advanced 2400 MHz FHSS technology for license-free operation in the 2401.6-2477.8 MHz band. It is capable of up to 15 mile range1 and up to 106 kbps over-the-air data rate communications.
Why use an MDS entraNET 2400 Wireless Network Solution?
Longest range industrial product in its class. Providing lowest cost of ownership.
Secure wireless operation with multiple layers of protection, including 2400 MHz FHSS physical layer, 128-bit data encryption, two-way authentication and dynamic key rotation.2
Flexible. The MDS entraNET 2400 supports multiple users connecting to multiple applications via multiple protocols on the same MDS entraNET 2400™ cell - simultaneously!
Future proof. The entraNET 2400 adheres to open industry standards to interface with external devices, enabling newer and older technologies to communicate.
MDS NETview MS™ Network Management System2 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 – Extended temperature range for extreme environments
- Low Power Consumption – Solar panel friendly
- Long Range – Up to 15 miles1
- Fast – Up to 106 Kbps data rate over the air
- Secure – Multiple security levels prevent eavesdropping and unauthorized network access
- License free – Deploy immediately
- Plug and Play Connectivity – configuration requires virtually no setup
- SNMP Management2 – Advanced remote diagnostics with MDS NETview MS™
More Information
Specifications
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| General |
| Data Rate: |
Up to 106 Kbps over-the-air |
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| Frequency Bands: |
2.4016-2.4778 GHz ISM band |
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| Spreading Mode: |
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum |
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| Frequency Channels: |
Selectable 64 to 128 in increments of 16 |
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| Range2: |
| Typical Fixed Range: |
6 miles |
| Maximum Fixed Range: |
15 miles |
| Typical Mobile Range (parked): |
2.5 miles |
| Typical Mobile Range (moving): |
1 miles |
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Radio |
| System Gain: |
131 dB |
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| Carrier Power: |
0.01 to 0.1 watts (10 to 20 dBm) |
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| Output Impedence: |
50 Ohms |
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| Occupied Bandwidth: |
200 kHz |
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| Modulation: |
2 level CPFSK (Continuous Phase FSK) |
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| Receiver Sensitivity: |
-104 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)2, TELNET, Local Console
SNMPv1/2/3, MIB II, Enterprise MIB2
SYSLOG2
MDS NETview MS™ 2
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Environmental |
| Temperature: |
-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) |
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| Humidity: |
95% at 40°C (104°F) non-condensing |
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| Input Power: |
6-30 Vdc (13.8 Vdc nominal) |
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| Current Consumption: |
Access Point
| Mode |
30 Vdc |
13.8 Vdc |
6 Vdc |
| Transmit |
253.3 mA |
488.5 mA |
1091.7 mA |
| Receive |
119.7 mA |
230.1 mA |
533.3 mA |
Remotes
| Mode |
30 Vdc |
13.8 Vdc |
6 Vdc |
| Transmit |
223.3 mA |
433.8 mA |
941.7 mA |
| Receive |
69.7 mA |
130.1 mA |
283.3 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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Agency Approvals |
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FCC Part 15.247 Approved
IC approved
ETSI Approved
CE Mark |
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Typical Configurations |
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Footnotes |
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1 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.
2 Available in a future release,consult factory for details.
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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 2400 SL0110) Preliminary Rev. C, 07-30-04
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