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The SignalFire Remote Sensing System™ is a flexible, adaptive radio networking system that seamlessly integrates analog and digital sensors. With a range of up to 4 miles, the system is self installing and self configuring.  This system compares very favorably, from a cost perspective, with installed conduit at distances of 100 feet or more.

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  • Potted electronics, a high-gain antenna, and a multi-mount aluminum base all contained in a high-impact polycarbonate “Stick.”
  • Provides a wireless interface to remote Modbus sensors
  • RS485 Modbus RTU interface (RS232 also available)
  • Supports multiple Modbus devices
  • Automatically reads and transmits sensor registers at user-definable intervals
  • Outbound capability for sensor Modbus register updates
  • Writes Modbus registers
  • Message-forwarding / mesh-networking capability
  • Rugged design for demanding outdoor industrial environments
  • Range up to 4 miles
  • Simple to install and maintain
  • Class 1 Division 2, Temp Code T5, Groups C&D.  Conforms to ISA 12.12.01 and UL 916, Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 142 and CSA C22.2 No. 213

Operating Temp:  -40C to 70C
Humidity: 0% – 100% condensing
Power: 6-36 VDC
Data Interface: Modbus RS485
Data Update Rates: User configurable with configuration utility
Radio Power: 500 mW
Antenna Type: Omnidirectional
Antenna Gain: 5dB
Receive Sensitivity: -105 dB
Frequency: 902-928 MHz license-free ISM band compliant with FCC Part 15
Range: 3+ miles (line of sight)
Networks: Up to 64 separate networks
Enclosure: Weathertight integrated electronics and antenna.  Integrated cable (25′ standard)
Internal Diagnostics: Line voltage, Signal strength, Error conditions
Safety Rating: Non-insendive, Class 1 Division 2 groups C and D, T5

 

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The SignalFire system is a robust, short-range mesh network designed to give asset managers access to valuable process data. Easy to install and sensor agnostic, the wireless telemetry system can interface with many sensor types such as flow, level, pressure, and temperature, in controlling devices such as pumps, valves, heaters, fans, and lighting. Designed for challenging industrial environments, the SignalFire Remote Sensing System has been deployed in oil and gas fields, irrigation systems, water treatment plants, as well as a variety of other remote applications.
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