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The IPC
- Intelligent Probe Controller
with Spread
Spectrum radio
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IPC unit is a device designed to control and co-ordinate the collection
and transmission of remote environmental data such as soil EnviroSMART
soil moisture information over radio. The IPC also accepts data from
voltage, counter, RS 232 and SDI-12 and RS 485 based instruments.
The IPC - SS 900 is supplied with
integral Spread Spectrum radio. Spread Spectrum radio provides data transmission
ranges in excess of 5 kms in outdoor, line of sight transmission areas
using standard omni directional antenna.
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IPC
- SS 900 MHz - Australia
IPC supplied with integrated internal
Maxstream 900 MHz spread spectrum radio. Meets Australian Communication
Authority regulations for licence free data transmission. Radio frequency
918 - 928 MHz
IPC
- SS 900 MHz - USA
IPC supplied with integrated 900
MHz spread spectrum radio. Meets US Federal Communication Commission licensing
conditions for licence free data transmission. FCC ID: OUR9XTREAM. Radio
frequency 902 - 928 MHz unlicensed ISM band.
IPC with internal 900 MHz spread
spectrum radio.
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IPC ( RS 485 Version ) - 4 AH battery
and 4 watt solar panel. Connected to Senetk EnviroSMART profile soil probe. |
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| Radio
Controller (IPC) Specifications |
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| Input options |
RS 485 ( up to 3 separate devices
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SDI-12 ( up to 3 devices with 10
sensors per device )
0 1 VDC, 0- 2.5 V and 0 - 5.0 V
4-20 mAmp, 0 - 16 mAmp |
| Minimum scan period |
10 seconds |
| Sensor settling time |
1 - 999 seconds (user adjustable) |
| Operating current |
4 mA in standby
Up to 200 mA during UHF power up
(typically less than 1 second) |
| Programming software |
Windows 95 and later |
| Size |
90 mm * 35 mm * 120 mm |
| Weight |
300 gms |
| EIT sensors supported |
SDI - 12, RS 485, RS232, voltage,
ambient air, soil temperature, solar radiation, wind speed, wind
direction, leaf wetness, Sentek EnviroSMART soil probes. |
| Communication protocol |
Modbus ASCII |
| Applications |
For use where radio is required
to provide a data link between remotely positioned sensors and a base station
data recorder or PC. The IPC controls the 'power up' functions of sensors
and radio thus greatly reducing field power requirements. |
| Radio
Specifications |
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| Radio frequency |
902 - 928 ( USA )
918 - 928 ( Australia ) |
| Type |
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
Transceiver |
| Frequency Control |
Direct FM |
| Serial interface Baud Rate |
9600 bps |
| Transmit Power Output |
100 mW |
| Certificates |
FCC ID OUR9XTREAM |
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