User's Manual

1 VIPER OVERVIEW
This document provides information required for the operation and verification of the
Dataradio Viper Narrowband IP Modem/Router. The information in this manual makes the
assumption the user’s PC has an NIC (Network Interface Card) with TCP/IP implemented.
Setup requires the knowledge and authorization to modify the TCP/IP settings for the NIC.
Changing or installing new IP addresses in a network can cause serious network problems.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Network Administrator for your system.
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Viper provides any IP-enabled device with connectivity to transmit narrowband data. This
DSP-based radio was designed for SCADA, telemetry and industrial applications in the 136-
174 MHz, 215-240 MHz VHF, 406.1-512 MHz UHF, and 928-960 MHz frequency ranges.
Viper supports serial and Ethernet/IP Remote Terminal Units (RTU) and programmable logic
controllers (PLC). It is standard IEEE 802.3 compliant. Viper supports any protocol running
over IPv4 (including ICMP, IPinIP, IPSec, RSVP, TCP and UDP protocols). It provides MAC
layer bridging and HTTP, ARP, and static routing packet forwarding.
1.2 OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Viper product has the following operational characteristics:
 Frequency range of 136-174 MHz, 215-240 MHz, 406.1-470 MHz, 450-512 MHz, or
928-960 MHz.
 User-selectable data rates
 Built-in transceiver adjustable from 1 to 10 watts (8 watts max for 900MHz)
 Used as an access point or an end point with each configurable in (a) Bridge mode for
quick setup of units on same network or (b) Router mode for advanced networks
 Embedded web server to access status and/or setup information
 Remote access for over-the-air system firmware upgrades
 Wide input power range of 10 to 30 volts DC
 AES 128-bit data encryption (Applies to Serial and IP connections)
 Superior data compression (zlib compression algorithm applies to Serial and IP
connections)
 Native UDP and TCP/IP support
 Online and Offline Diagnostics
 Supports up to 32 different frequency channel pairs
 Industrial operating temperature range of -30 to +60 C
 Rugged die-cast aluminum and steel case
 UL Certified when powered by a listed Class 2 source
 406.1-470MHz frequency range certified for European Union (ETSI EN300 113)
 406.1-470MHz and 450-512 MHz frequency ranges certified for Australia/New Zealand
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D or non-
hazardous locations only.
The equipment is intended for installation only in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION per
EN60950-1:2006
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