Minetrax Vehicle Modem-tag-rtu

MineTrax Vehicle Modem/Tag/RTU

Model Number: MTX-VMTR-200

Highlights:

RFID tagging
Mobile two-way data communications
Monitoring of primary and auxiliary engines on/off status

MineTrax Networking

RF front end:

902-928 MHz
+3dBi remote magnetic mount antenna
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

Monitoring Of Primary And Auxiliary Engines ON/OFF Status

Electrical interface: two electrically isolated digital inputs (optional cables and accessories)
Time stamping of events with <1 s accuracy relative to Central Server time
Real-time status and data log available via the Central Server open-architecture API

Mobile Two-Way Data Communications

Electrical interface: 3-pin RS-232 serial port @ 1,200 bps to 57,600 bps (optional cables and accessories)
Open architecture API for integration with third party devices and applications
Designed for event-triggered real-time communications by exception

Power Supply

Electrical interface: 5-36 VDC unregulated power (cable and accessories included)
Energy consumption: peak / maximum drain of 100 mA
Battery pack option for backup power for 3 to 6 months (typical)

Physical Characteristics

Operating temperature: -40ºC to +85ºC
Weatherproofing: IP65
Dimensions: 120 mm x 120 mm x 90 mm + Antenna + Connectors/Cables