MineTrax OEM Mobile Modem/Tag Module

Model Number: MTX-OEM-201-M

Highlights:

  • Mobile two-way data communications
  • RFID tagging

MineTrax Networking

RF front end:

  • 902-928 MHz
  • Antenna connector: MMCX or direct soldering
  • TX radiated power: -1 dBm up to +14 dBm
  • RX sensitivity: -105 dBm
  • 64 x 200 kHz channels
  • Typical omnidirectional range in underground mines: 50 m to 150 m depending on antenna placement, tunnel dimensions and curvature, obstructions and rock type
  • Typical omnidirectional range on surface: 50 m to 600 m depending on antenna placement and obstructions

Mesh networking protocol:

  • 16-bit network address
  • Mobile network discovery latency: seconds
  • Routing capability: to/from Central Server via nearest Gateway
  • [Min/Average] latency per hop: 150 ms / 500 ms

Spread spectrum protocol:

  • TDMA / FHSS
  • Synchronization for communications: ad hoc, per link and distributed
  • Hopping speed: once per time slot
  • Hopping pattern: pseudorandom
  • Link level acknowledgements
  • 76.8 kbps data rate with effective link throughput up to 2.6 kbps (half duplex)

RFID:

  • Unique 32-bit identification number
  • User configurable label set via Central Server GUI

Mobile Two-Way Data Communications

  • Electrical interface: 3-pin UART serial port @ 9,600 bps
  • Generic open-architecture API for embedded integration with third party devices and applications
  • Texting open-architecture API for two-way communications with texting interface in MineTrax Central Server (optional)

Power Supply

  • Electrical interface: 3.6-9.0 VDC unregulated power
  • Peak energy consumption: 70.0 mA (+14dBm)

Physical Characteristics

  • Operating temperature: -40ºC to +85ºC
  • Weatherproofing: silicon coating
  • Dimensions: 28.0 mm x 36.5 mm
  • Mounting with socket rubber pads