Raveon’s RV-M7 data radio modems are high-speed FCC certified data radios designed for telemetry, SCADA, AVL, wireless data, mobile-data, remote control applications and Low Latency Streaming. Its many competitive features make it an ideal choice for most data radio systems
Raveon’s new M7 high-speed UHF data radio transceiver increases data throughput in narrow-band wireless systems. Included in each unit, are advanced networking, error correction, and diagnostics. It may be ordered with an IP65 weatherproof enclosure. And because it is the only radio modem built using rugged “single-board” construction, it is extremely rugged – and cost effective. With prices starting below $500 the M7 is the most powerful, most economical data radio available.
The Optional internal GPS ( GX option) enables the M7 to transmit its position, data, and status (voltage, speed, heading, temperature, I/O bits..) at preset intervals using either conventional carrier-sense methods or with efficient TDMA channel access. A GPS tracking system built with M7 transceivers, can track up to 20 radios with one-second updates or 200 with 10-second updated. The M7 is the fastest most efficient UHF AVL radio available. For more details on its tracking and TDMA abilities see our GPS Solutions Site.
Markets:
- Oil and gas monitoring
- Industrial control and telemetry
- SCADA systems
- Public Safety AVL Systems
- Vehicle tracking and GPS systems
- Desert Racing and Chase Trucks
- Water, gas, and electric utilities
- Automated Meter Infrastructure
- Integrated radio and modem
- Programmable 1/2 to 5 watts RF output.
- 19200 bps in 25kHz, 9600 bps in a 12.5kHz channel.
- Very Small size (5.0 X 3.76W X 0.95H).
- Very Low Power (1/2-5 watts)
- RS-232 standard or optional RS-422/485.
- Outstanding Range. 5-50 miles typical.
- Easy to use, yet fully programmable (see protocol details here).
- Real-time streaming data or Packet based operations – user configurable.
- Each modem is store-and-forward repeater capable.
- Internal 12-Channel GPS available. Programmable update rate.
- Standard Carrier-sense channel access or TDMA, user selectable.
- Sophisticated built-in diagnostics and remote diagnostics. Monitored: VSWR, DCV, Current, and temperature
- 32 bit CPU with base-band Digital Signal Processing for exceptional sensitivity
- Low-power modes for extended operation off of batteries or solar power.
- Programmable serial port baud rates, and flow-control.
- Automatic error correction
- Built-in automatic status monitoring of modem performance and DC input voltage.
- Compatible with MODBUS and DNP-3.
- LLS program-ability (Low Latency Streaming)
Transmitter
- RF Power Output ………………………… 500mW – 5.0 W programmable
- Maximum Duty Cycle ………………….. 100% @ 2W to 40C, 25% @5W (100% w/ optional heatsink)
- Frequency Deviation …………………… ± 2.2kHz (-N) ± 3.5kHz (-W)
- RF Bandwidth…………………………….. 20MHz no-tune
- Occupied bandwidth……………………. 11 kHz (-N) 16kHz(-W)
- TX Spurious outputs……………………. < -70dBc
- Occupied Bandwidth……………………. Per FCC
- FCC Emissions Designator …………… 11K0F1D (-N)
- Frequency Stability ……………………… Better than ±1.5ppm
Receiver
- RX sensitivity (.1% BER) ……………… 9600bps < -108dBm
4800bps < -116dB
1200 & 2400baud ……………………….. Contact Factory - RF No-tune bandwidth ……………….. 20MHz
- Adjacent Channel Selectivity………… -50dB
- Alternate Channel Selectivity……….. -65dB
- Blocking and spurious rejection……. -75dB
- RX intermodulation rejection ………. -70dB
Interface
Serial Interface:
- Serial Inter face Port
- Connector Type DB-9
- IO Voltage Levels RS-232, RS-485, RS-422 (user selectable)
- RX and TX data Transparent Async
- Word length 7 or 8 bits
- Format N, O, or E
- Modem handshake signals RTS, CTS, CD
RV-M7-U(datasheet) UHF narrow-band high-power data radio modem, 1/2-5 watts, RS232 I/O. FCC approved for parts 22 and 90.
Programming Software:
Radio Manager Radio Manager is a Windows XP/Vista software application that is used to configure Raveon’s radio products. It is compatible with all Raveon models, and provides configuration management, as well as programming assistance, diagnostic information, and a helpful “band scope” feature. More…
User Manuals and Documentation:
RV-M7-U Tech Manual (Technical Manual) The Technical Manual for configuring and installing the RV-M7 wireless modem.
RV-M7-U GX Quick Start (M7 GX Quick-Start Guide) read this to quickly setup your M7 GX GPS transponder and configure it for use in most common applications.
Technical Info:
Remote Management (pdf) Built into all FireLine and M7 modems, is a set of unique remote management and diagnostic capabilities. Users are able to remotely read network statistics, configuration, and operating conditions of any FireLine or Raveon modem in the system.
Competitive Features(pdf) Document AN131 describes the unique features of the M7 wireless modem. Some of the M7’s features are available in other company’s products, but no other wireless modem on the market has as rich and complete set of a feature as Raveon’s FireLine.
Firmware Revision Log (pdf) A list of the firmware revisions made to the RV-M7’s processor.
AutoCAD Drawings:
RV-M7 Mechanical Dimensions (pdf) Mechanical drawing of the RV-M7 housing.
RV-M7 WX Waterproof Enclosure Option (pdf) Mechanical drawing of the WX option for the RV-M7 and RV-My-GX.
| Part Number | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| RT-CB-H1 |  |
DC Power Cord. Note: Each RV-7 comes standard with one power cord included with each unit. |
| RV-M7-DIN |  |
DIN rail mounting clips. |
| RT-M7-HS |  |
Heatsink Option for M7 series of data radios. With this option, the M7 will operate at up to 100% duty cycle with an ambient temperature of 45C. With air circulating on the heatsink fins, the M7 may be operated at 100% duty cycle up to 50C. |
| RT-CB-A1 |  |
DC power cable for M7 series radios with automotive lighter adaptor on one end. 3 amps maximum current capability. 6′ long. |
| RV-SP-1 |  |
In-Line DC Surge Protector. The RV-SP-1 is designed to be plugged in-line with the DC input to electrical devices that may be subject to over-voltage (> 16V) events, large transient voltage spikes, electrical noise, or RF noise. It filters the DC and protects the connected device from over-voltage and transient events. |
