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6.2 Technical Specifications N x 64 Serial Radio
Trailblazer FT-512 – Fractional E1/T1 N x 64 Serial Radio (Sep 2002)
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Product Description Digital Microwave Radio with a Programmable V.35 Synchronous Data Port
Air Interface Proprietary Time Division Duplexing with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
Overall Data Throughput Rate 512 , 256, 128, 64 kbps, selectable from configuration GUI
End-to-End System Latency Less than 5 ms
System Range: ( 256kbps )
w/ Std. Internal 14 dBi Antenna
14 miles (22 km) Nom w/ 12 dB Fade Margin and Interference Free Spectrum
w/ Opt. External 24 dBi Antenna 30 miles (48 km) Nom w/ 16 dB Fade margin and Interference Free Spectrum
DATA CHANNEL SPECIFICATIONS
Synchronous Data Port Interface V.11 ( V.35 w/ RS422 and RS232)
Synchronous Data Rate 512 kbps, 256kbps, 128kbps, 64kbps
Clocking
Transmit data and receive data clocks generated internally. Will sync to an
external clock on the master side for a “tail circuit” operation.
Data Interface Connector 25 pin “D” type female
Configuration Connector 9 pin “D” type female
POWER REQUIREMENTS &
CONSUMPTION
Filtered DC nominal 12 to 48 volts, Earth Ground Required
Absolute Minimum – Maximum 10 to 56 volts
Operating Current 2 Watts (i.e. 20v @ 100ma) Typical
AC Adapte
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Supplied Separately (100 to 260 VAC, 50-60 Hz)
RF PERFORMANCE
Frequency Range: Standard Model 2400 to 2483.5 MHz
RF Channels 13 Operational reserving 1 for Administrative
Spreading Method Direct Sequence with 16 PN Code Length
Modulation Direct Sequence BPSK or QPSK
Processing Gain 12.04 dB
RF Output Power +15 min with 17 dBm Typical
Max System ERP 31 dBi (17 dBm + 14 dBi Antenna)
Receive Sensitivity -93 dBm/256 kbps @10-6 BER –90 dBm/512 kbps @ 10-6 BER
Transmit/Receive Burst Packet Synchronization RS-422 Balanced Pair, Output and Input
Antenna Integrated Internally
w/ Opt. External 24 dBi Antenna 30 miles (64 km) Nominal w/ 16 dB Fade Margin
External Antenna Port “N” Type Female
ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temp -30 to +60 Degrees C (Ambient with Solar Shielding)
Humidity 0 to 95% - Non-Condensing
Shock and Vibration Mil Standard 810 D
Mounting 25 – 50 mm (1 to 2”) pipe or rack mount for co-located option
Exposure to the Elements (in outside enclosure) NEMA 4X, Rain, Wind, and Ice Protected
Enclosure Material GE Valox99® Polycarbonate w/ Neoprene Gasket
Unit Weight (field station complete) 8 lbs; 3kg
Unit Dimensions 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 5 inches; 22 x 27 x 13 cm