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RTR500BM

RTR500BM 4G Mobile Base Station with USB 2.0 connection. FTP and email/SMS alarms, plus connection to Cloud Service and Internet. Downloaded data can be sent to email or server at scheduled intervals, or under alarm conditions. RTR500BM can be used as a remote unit for up to 20 units per group, or as a repeater for up to 5 units per group and up to 4 groups. EU Frequency Range 869.7 to 870MHz @ 5mW RF Power. Range up to 150m line of sight. EU LTE Communications Interfaces: LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20; LTE-TDD: B38/B40/B41; WCDMA: B1/B5/B8; GSM: 900/1800MHz. 4 x AA Alkaline Batteries, or External 9-36vDC Power Supply.

£544.26

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RTR500BM Base Station

Description

The RTR500BM is a mobile base station is designed for use with 4G cellular networking in cases where PCs and LAN networks are non-existent or impractical. It collects data from nearby data loggers via wireless radio communication and then automatically sends it via mobile networking communication to our free cloud-based server “T&D WebStorage Service”.

Specifications

Compatible Devices Remote Units RTR500B Series (RTR501B/502B/503B/505B/507B) Including L Type
RTR-500 Series (RTR-574/576) Including S Type (*1)
Repeaters RTR500BC
Other devices (*2)
Maximum Number of Registrations Remote Units 20 units
Repeaters 5 units x 4 groups
Communication Interfaces (*3)
Short Range Wireless Communication
US Model: Frequency Range: 902 to 928 MHz
RF Power: 7 mW
Transmission Range: About 150 meters (500 ft) if unobstructed and direct
EU Model: Frequency Range: 869.7 to 870 MHz
RF Power: 5 mW
Transmission Range: About 150 meters if unobstructed and direct
LTE Communication
US Model: LTE-FDD: B2/B4/B12
WCDMA: B2/B5
EU Model: LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
LTE-TDD: B38/B40/B41
WCDMA: B1/B5/B8
GSM: 900/1800MHz
Bluetooth 4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy)
USB 2.0 (Mini-B connector)
Optical Communication (proprietary protocol)
Communication Time Data Download Time (for 16,000 readings)
Via wireless communication: Approx 2 minutes
An additional 30 seconds should be added for each Repeater. (*4)
Does not include communication time from Base Unit to server over LTE.
External Output Terminal Input Terminal: Contact Input
Internal Pull-up: 3 V 100 kΩ
Maximum Input Voltage: 30 V
Output Terminal: Photo Mos Relay Output
OFF-State Voltage: AC/DC 50 V or less
ON-State Current: 0.1 A or less
ON-State Resistance: 35 Ω
Communication Protocol (*6) HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SNTP, DHCP, DNS
Power AA Alkaline Battery LR6 x4
AC Adaptor (AD-05A3 or AD-05C1)
External Battery (DC 9-38V) with the Connection Adaptor (BC-0204)
Battery Life (*7) Expected battery life with only AA alkaline batteries:
Approx. 2 days under the following conditions (only one Remote Unit and no Repeaters, downloading data
once a day, sending current readings at 10-min interval)
Dimension H 96 mm x W 66 mm x D 38.6 mm (excluding antenna)
Antenna Length (Cellular/Local): 135 mm
Weight Approx. 135 g
Operating Environment Temperature: -10 to 60 °C
Humidity: 90% RH or less (no condensation)
Included Items AA Alkaline Battery LR6 x4, Antenna CSR-0011 x2 (Cellular/Local), USB Mini-B Cable US-15C, AC Adaptor AD-05A3 or AD-05C1, Registration Code Label, Manual Set (Warranty Included)
GPS Interface (*8) Connector: SMA Female
Power Supply: 3.3 V
SIM Card (*9) (*10) nano SIM Card that supports 4G/LTE data communication (with a minimum speed of 200 Kbps)

*1: RTR-500 Series does not have Bluetooth capability.
*2: Also compatible with the following discontinued products: RTR-501/502/503/507S/505, and RTR-500. Please refer to “Compatibility Info for RTR500B and RTR-500
Series” ( https://tandd.com/information/compatible-rtr500b-loggers.html ).
*3: There are US models and EU models in the RTR500B Series. They cannot be used together because they have different wireless specifications.
*4: When using RTR500BC as Repeater. Depending upon conditions it may take up to an additional 2 minutes.
*5: In order to use the external alarm terminal, please purchase the optional alarm connection cable (AC0101).
*6: Client Function.
*7: Battery life depends on several factors, including number of warning reports sent, ambient temperature, radio environment, frequency of communication, and quality
of the battery being used. All estimates are based on operations carried out with a new battery and are in no way a guarantee of actual battery life.
*8: In order to use the GPS function (to attach geographical positioning info to current readings data), please purchase a compatible GPS antenna (SMA Male Connector).
*9: In order to enable sending of warning messages by SMS, a SIM card with SMS functionality is required.
*10: Please prepare a contracted SIM card separately. For the supported SIM cards, contact your local T&D distributor.
The specifications listed above are subject to change without notice.

 

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