Serial radios

ProSoft Technology’s industrial frequency hopping serial radios are licence free and are available in both the 900 MHz (RLX-IFH9S) and 2.4 GHz (RLX-IFH24S) bands. Frequency hopping radios use a proprietary signal that hops from channel to channel, which provides the wireless network with an extra layer of security allowing it to avoid interference or existing wireless networks.

The 900 MHz radios are suitable for long-range SCADA applications, or applications with challenging paths, including penetration of foliage and walls. The 2.4 GHz options use an international unlicensed frequency and can be used when 900 MHz is not permitted.

The RLX-IFH serial radios can communicate with Modbus, DF1, ASCII, or any other serial devices. They support RF data rates from 230 to 19.2 Kbps for difficult RF paths with high radio receiver performance (-116 dBm).

All RLX-IFH radios are scalable and offer features such as 128-bit AES encryption, 1 W transmit power, programmable frequencies and data rates and a rugged industrial-grade Class I Div 2 rated enclosure. For configuration and advanced network-wide diagnostics, the radios use ControlScape configuration and diagnostic software. The software allows users to measure and monitor variables such as signal strength, data bytes transmitted and the number of connections on the network.

The RLX-IFH radios support distances up to 24 km for the 2.4 GHz band and 48 km for the 900 MHz band if they operate with a point-to-point connection, high gain directional antennas and clear line of site.