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The RF401 has a 910 to 918 MHz operating frequency range, which is used in the US and Canada. This 100 mW spread spectrum radio can transmit data to another RF401 radio, an RF430 radio, a CR206(X) datalogger, or an AVW206 vibrating wire interface.

The RF401 supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communications. It can serve as a field modem/radio while connected to the datalogger or as a base station modem/radio while connected to a computer. The radio can also serve as a standalone RF router/repeater.

The RF401-series and RF430-series spread-spectrum radios are similar. The models in these two series differ in their ports used for connecting to computers/dataloggers and in their frequencies. Refer to the following table for specifics.

RF401 RF430 RF411 RF431 RF416 RF432
Frequency 910 to 918 MHz
US & Canada		 920 to 928 MHz
Australia & Israel		 2.45 to 2.46 GHz
USB & RS-232 Ports
CS I/O &
RS-232 Ports

Benefits and Features

  • Rugged, low-cost transceivers
  • Can be used in the field as a transceiver or in the office as the base station
  • Individual FCC license not required
  • Transmits up to one mile with omnidirectional antenna; up to 10 miles with higher gain directional antennas at ideal conditions
  • Settings stored in non-volatile memory
  • Frequency-hops over 25 channels avoids interference from other spread spectrum radios
  • Optional extended temperature testing
  • Faster communication due to elimination of some small "link state packets"
  • Ability to have standalone RF router/repeaters (up to 8 repeaters)
  • Greater immunity to interference and RF collisions by using RF retries
  • Reduced power consumption by the datalogger, as the radios perform "packet address filtering"
  • Designed for use in PakBus networks
  • Built-in setup menus allow access to advanced functionality
 

Resources and Links

Ships With

(1) 10873 9-pin female to 9-pin male RS-232 serial cable, 6 ft

(1) SC12 Serial cable

Shipping Weights & Dims

Single Box Shipping Weight:
     3.0 lbs
     1.4 kg

Single Box Shipping Dimensions:
     12" x 12" x 4"
     30.5 x 30.5 x 10.2 cm