FLEXIBLE AND EXPANDABLE
The SATELLAR family is designed to be flexible and expandable both in terms of hardware and software functions.
Software
The central unit, with its Linux operating system, allows customers to create their own software applications for the modem, possible eliminating the need for any devices other than SATELLAR on the site.
In the radio unit the modulation method, channel spacing and forward error correction can be selected by changing the modem settings. Also the RF output power can be set.
Hardware
Due to the modular mechanical design, it is possible to add customer-specific or SATEL-standard expansion units in between the central and radio units – even after the initial deployment, as an update. The USB host and device connectors of the central unit offer the possibility of connecting commercially available USB devices like Bluetooth and WLAN modules to the modem or to e.g. show the modem as an external memory device to a PC.
The radio unit allows a 20 MHz tuning range and the selection of channel spacing.
Examples of features supported by adding hardware extension units:
?10 W output power
?Industrial grade RS-485/422 ports (with galvanic isolation)
?I/O module (for site monitoring and simple I/O control)
Mounting
The device can be mounted directly on a flat surface or on a DIN rail. DIN-rail mounting is possible either on from the back-side of the device (for local UI use) or from the side of each unit (LED indicators remain visible for the user).
Ruggedised
SATELLAR units are constructed of die-cast aluminium to withstand the wear and tear typical of harsh industrial environments. SATELLAR is designed to operate over a wide temperature range and even under the severe vibration common to vehicular or process industry applications.
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