UHF Weatherproof Data Radio / Telemetry Transceiver

weatherproof data radio modem Raveon’s RV-M7 WX data radio modems are high-speed FCC and CE certified data radios designed for telemetry, SCADA, AVL, wireless data, mobile-data and remote control applications. The WX version houses the M7 in a weatherproof IP65 rated aluminum enclosure. With fast over-the-air data rates and fast transmit-to-receive switching, Raveon’s M7 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. The Optional internal GPS ( GX option) enables the M7 to transmit its position, data, and status (voltage, speed, heading, temperature, I/O bits..) a pre-set 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-seocond updated. The M7 is the fastest most efficient UHF AVL radio available. See www.ravtrack.com for more details on its GPS tracking and TDMA abilities. The M7 leads the industry in many areas including technology, features, and price. It has some of the fastest over-the-air data rates, TX-RX switching times, and power-on times. It is one of the smallest data radios in its class. It is one of the most rugged data radios made. It is one of the lowest power-consumption radios available. And its price will pleasantly surprise you.

General Features

  • Integrated radio and modem
  • Programmable 1/2 to 5 watts RF output.
  • High throughput. 19200 bps in a 25kHz channel, 9600 bps in a 12.5kHz channel.
  • Very Small size: 4.60” X 2.60” X .956 (11.7cm X 6.6cm X 2.43cm)
  • Very Low Power (<80mA in RX mode)
  • RS232standard. RS422/485 optional.
  • Outstanding Range. 5-50 miles typical.
  • Easy to use, yet fully programmable.
  • Real-time streaming data or Packetized operation – user configurable.
  • Each modem is store-and-forward repeater capable.
  • Internal GPS available. Programmable update rate..
  • Standard Carrier-sense channel access or TDMA, user selectable.
  • Sophisticated built-in diagnostics AND remote diagnostics. Monitored: DC voltage, 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.

”Specifications

Frequency Bands Available

  • 403-434MHz……………………… RV-M7-UA (export only)
  • 419-440MHz……………………… RV-M7-UB (export only)
  • 450-480MHz……………………… RV-M7-UC
  • 470-512MHz……………………… RV-M7-UD (export only)

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 4800 bps (.1% BER) ……………… < -116dBm
  • RX sensitivity 4800 bps (.1% BER) ……………… < -108dBm
  • RX sensitivity 1200 bps (.1% BER)………………. < -118dBm
  • 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: Circular waterproof power and data.
  • IO Voltage Levels RS-232.
  • RX and TX data Transparent Async
  • Word length 7 or 8 bits
  • Format N, O, or E
  • Modem handshake signals RTS, CTS, CD

Downloads

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 M7wireless 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.

CAD 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. More…

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