User's Manual

Frequency Band
Broadcast frequency, transmit power, channel spacing, and antenna gain are regulated by
countries-of-use. These are unique on a per-country basis. When you order, you must
specify the broadcast frequencies, channel spacing, and country-of-use for the radio-
modem.
For more information, contact your local dealer.
Note – Specifications and descriptions are subject to change without notice.
900 MHz Description
The Aqua 900 MHz is a frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum radio unit and data modem
packaged in a rugged, waterproof, metal case and is designed to withstand severe
environmental stress.
Features
• Low latency CMR transmission
• Compatible with SiteNet and TRIMCOMM radio networks
• Upgradeable software
• Forty selectable networks
• License-free operation in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and NewZealand
• Ruggedized, weatherproof casing
• Typical 3–5 km range
• Low power consumption
• Two CAN (J1939) ports (250K and 1 M bit )
• One RS-232 interface at either 9600, 38400, or 57600 baud
• Flexible antenna for machine applications
• Machine mounting kit option (for more information, see Mounting the Aqua on a
Machine, page 20)
Frequency Band
The 900 MHz radio operates in the 902 to 928 MHz frequency band. It is certified for
unlicensed use in this band as a transmitter pursuant to 47 C.F.R. §§ 15.247, 15.249
(1993) (unlicensed, low-power devices) Subpart C of Part 15 of FCC Rules regarding
Spread Spectrum Systems for the United States. License-free operation in Canada is
covered by RSS-210 of Industrie Canada.
The AQUA can be purchased with a reduced frequency range for use in Australia and
New Zealand. It is available in single-frequency mode for other countries.
Note – The 902–928 MHz band is a shared-use band and as such is subject to interfering
signals.
This frequency band is allocated to other uses in other parts of the world, including
cellular telephony. Regulations regarding its use vary greatly from country to country.