02-20 RDRTU-2
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Ryan Torres02-20 RDRTU-2
Uploaded by
Ryan TorresApr.
-13 RDRTU-2 Modem Radio
1 Installing the RS485-A + RDRTU-2
The RTU allows the use of an unlicensed radio modem 2 RDRTU, which can be used up to a
transmission power level of 500 mW to communicate with other remote devices in Master or Slave
MODBUS.
Refer to memo "Theoretical range calculation" to determine
the feasibility and reliability of communications.
The RDRTU-2 modem is connected via an RS485-A board.
Location of the RS485-A card in the box: no. 1 to 7
Sensitivity of the receiver: - 118 dBm
General characteristics:
• 869.475 MHz
3 user configurable frequency channels • 869.525 MHz
• 869.575 MHz
• 16 dBm / 40 mW
• 21 dBm / 125 mW
4 user configurable levels of transmission
power • 24 dBm / 250 mW
• 27 dBm / 500 mW (∗)
(∗): transmission power "27 dBm/500 mW" is reserved for an antenna without gain.
3 types of antenna are available according to the reception level and the topology of the terrain:
On certain types of antenna, the gain is specified in dBd (dBd = dBi - 2).
Type of antenna Configuration of transmission power
Antenna with a gain of +13 dBi /+11 dBd at 16 dBm
Antenna with a gain of +8 dBi / +6 dBd at 21 dBm
Antenna with a gain of +5 dBi / +3 dBd at 24 dBm
Unlicensed radio standard:
• Depending on the gain of the antenna, it may be necessary to reduce the
transmission level to comply with the standard: "P + G" should be less than or
equal to 27 dBm (500 mW) where P: Transmission power in dBm, G: Antenna gain in dBd.
• In certain countries, there may be restrictions on the use of this frequency band;
for more information, please contact us.
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Apr.-13 RD-RTU-2 Modem Radio
Connecting the RD-RTU-2 module
Radio antenna with gain
Terminal strip of
Earth connection of the mast
the RD-RTU-2
1 meter and the coaxial cable shield.
RD-RTU-2 Box
Earth wire
N Plug
of the câble
50 meters
Poste
Terminal strip of the RS485A Board
Earth wire of the câble
Location of the antenna
As high as possible,
In an open space, preferably on the outside of a building,
Far enough away from any other antenna or metal ground.
RD-RTU-2 module
Mounting bracket: this is used to offset the module to a high point, near the antenna, for
better reception level. It can either be screwed to the antenna mast or fixed to a vertical
surface.
"RD-RTU-2 - RS485A board" link: use a "2 pair" cable, one pair of which is shielded (T+,T-),
1.5 mm² in cross-section, with a reinforced, flexible and watertight sheath.
Maximum length of the cable the offset module: 50 meters.
