MDS iNET 900™
Price:  Access Points $1,425.00 and Remote $890.00

Wireless IP/Ethernet Connectivity

MDS...Global wireless solutions. Industrial Wireless Performance.

For nearly two decades, Microwave Data Systems (MDS) has been providing highly secure, industrial strength mission critical wireless communications solutions for a broad spectrum of public and private sector clients worldwide. With an installed base approaching 1,000,000 radios in 110 countries, MDS offers both licensed and license-free solutions with applications in SCADA, telemetry, public safety, telecommunications, and online transaction markets.

Introducing MDS iNET 900™

The MDS iNET 900TM is a long range, high speed, industrial wireless IP/Ethernet solution. It allows customers to bring business information over Ethernet or a serial gateway and onto networks. This includes mission-critical, revenue-generating data from fixed assets such as oil and gas wells, compressor stations, pipelines, fluid storage tanks and utility meters. It also enables portable network access for vehicle based operation.

MDS iNET 900 TM is available in four configurations:
Access Point/Remote Dual Gateway, provides both serial and Ethernet connections, and is configurable by the customer as either an access point or a dual gateway.
Remote Serial Gateway, provides two serial ports with data encapsulation over UDP or TCP.
Remote Ethernet Bridge, provides Ethernet connectivity to multiple devices.
P21 Protected Network Station Option. Any one of the above units can be ordered with two radios in one chassis in a cold standby configsuration.

MDS iNET 900 TM 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 range (line-of-sight)2 and up to 512 kbps over-the-air data rate communications. This product is available for use in Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D hazerdous locations.1

Why use an MDS iNET 900 wireless networking solution?

Longest range industrial product in its class. Providing lowest cost of ownership.
Reliable. A protected Access Point (P21) provides the high system availability required for mission-critical applications. Remote stations can also be protected for point-to- point links.
Secure wireless operation with multiple layers of protection, including 900 MHz FHSS physical layer and 128-bit data encryption.
Flexible. The MDS iNET 900 supports multiple users connecting to multiple applications via multiple protocols on the same MDS iNET 900 or the same network - simultaneously!
Future proof. We use open standards architecture design, and upgradeable firmware to ensure customer investment protection over the long-term.
Comprehensive mangement. Compatible with MDS NETview MS™ for remote management. 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.
 

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Features

  • Simultaneously Handles Multiple Protocols/Applications/Users - over one radio or over one network
     

  • Remotes have both Ethernet & Serial interfaces – allowing migration of existing serial devices to IP networks

  • Industrial Grade Performance – UL Class 1 Div 2 1 & Extended temperature range for extreme environments

  • Industrial Grade IP/Ethernet

  • Long Range – Up to 60 miles 2

  • High Speed – Up to 512 Kbps 2

  • Secure – Multiple security levels; preventing eavesdropping and unauthorized access
     

  • Reliable – Protected Network Station option, enhances network availability
     

  • License free – Deploy immediately
     

  • Plug and Play connectivity – configuration requires virtually no setup
     

  • MDS NETview MS™ advanced SNMP management system – for simplified troubleshooting and network operation

Specifications

 

 

General | Transmitter | Receiver | Interfaces | Environmental | Physical | Network Management | Agency Approvals | Protocols | Configuration Diagrams

 

General

Data Rate:

512/256 Kbps user configurable air link
1,200-115,200 bps serial ports
 

 

Frequency Bands:

902-928 MHz ISM band

 

Spreading Mode:

Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum

 

Range (256 kbps)2:

Typical Fixed Range:

15 miles

Maximum Fixed Range:

60 miles

Typical Mobile Range (parked): 

5 miles

Typical Mobile Range (moving): 

3 miles

 

Range (512 kbps)2:

Typical Fixed Range:

8 miles

Maximum Fixed Range: 

15 miles

 

Radio

System Gain:

141 dB @ 256 Kbps; 134 dB@ 512 Kbps

 

Carrier Power:

0.1 to 1 watt (20 to 30 dBm)

 

Output Impedance:

50 Ohms

 

Occupied Bandwidth:

316.5 kHz

 

Modulation:

CPFSK (Continuous Phase FSK)

 

Reciever Sensitivity:

-92 dBm @ 512 Kbps with 10-6 BER
-99 dBm @ 256 Kbps with 10-6 BER

 

Configurations:

Access Point/Remote Dual Gateway
Serial and Ethernet

Remote Serial Gateway
Serial only

Remote Ethernet Bridge
Ethernet only (with multipdrop capability)
 


Physical Interface

Ethernet:

10BaseT, RJ-45

 

Serial:

COM 1: RS-232/V.24, DB-9F, DCE
COM 2: RS-232/V.24, DB-9M, DTE
 

 

Antenna:

TNC connector (female)

 

LEDs:

Lan, Com1, Com2, Power, Link

 


Protocols

Wireless:

CSMA/CA with Collision Avoidance

 

Ethernet:

IEEE 802.3
Spanning Tree (Bridging), IGMP,
IP (DHCP, ICMP, UDP, TCP, ARP)

 

Serial:

PPP

Encapsulation over IP (tunneling) for serial async multidrop protocols including Modbus, DNP.3, DF1, BSAP.

 


Management

 

HTTP (embedded web server), TELNET, local console, SNMPv1/v2/v3, MIB II, Enterprise MIB
SYSLOG
MDS NETView MS™

 


Environmental

Temperature:

-30°C to +60°C (-22°F to +140°F)

 

Humidity:

95% at 40°C (104°F) non-condensing

 

Input Power:

10.5-30 Vdc (13.8 Vdc nominal)

 

Current Consumption:

Rx: 2.8W from 10.5 to 24 Vdc
Rx: 3.5W from 24.5 to 30 Vdc

Tx: 8W from 10.5 to 24 Vdc
Tx: 9W from 24.5 to 30 Vdc

 


Mechanical

Case:

Die Cast Aluminum

 

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:

908 g (2 lb.)

 

Mounting Options:

Flat surface mount brackets, DIN rail, 19" rack tray

 

P21 Option

Case

Steel (rack mountable 2U)

 

Dimensions:

8.9 H x 48.3 W x 35.6 D cm
(3.5 H x 19 W x 14 D in.)

 

Weight

7.6 kg (14.7 lbs) with transceivers

 


Agency Approvals

 

FCC Part 15.247
UL/CSA Class 1 Div. 2 1 (UL 508, UL 1604)
IC

 


Configuration Diagrams

 

 

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 agricultural 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.

MDS products are manufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001. 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.

Copyright 2005 MDS Inc. (MDS iNET SL0093) Rev P, 02-25-05

 

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