MineTrax OEM Static Modem/Tag/Router Module

Model Number: MTX-OEM-200-S

Highlights:

  • Fixed two-way data communications
  • RFID tagging
  • Multihop backhaul routing

MineTrax Networking

RF front end:

  • 902-928 MHz
  • Antenna connector: RPSMA, 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
  • Ad hoc self-organizing and self-healing
  • Routing capability: any-to-any unicast, broadcast, and 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

Fixed Two-Way Data Commnuications

  • Electrical interface: 3-pin UART serial port @ 9,600 bps
  • Generic open-architecture API for embedded integration with third party devices and applications

Power Supply

  • Electrical interface: 3.6-9.0 VDC unregulated power
  • Energy consumption in routing/repeater mode: 1.0 mA (time averaged): 70.0 mA (peak at +14dBm)

Physical Characteristics

  • Operating temperature: -40ºC to +85ºC
  • Weatherproofing: silicon coating
  • Dimensions: 30.0 mm x 65.0 mm
  • Mounting screws holes