Viper SC+™ IP Router for Licensed Spectrum PN 001-5008-000 Rev. C
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VIPER SC + OVERVIEW
The Viper SC+ provides any IP-enabled device with connectivity to transmit data. This DSP-based radio was designed for
industrial applications utilizing 136-174 MHz, 215-240 MHz, 406.1125-511.975 MHz, 880-902 MHz, and 928-960 MHz
frequencies. Operational as a wideband IP modem or router, Viper SC + is optimized for use in SmartGrid distribution
automation, and SCADA applications. SCADA applications are defined as those with one or more centralized control
sites used to monitor and control remote field devices over wide areas. For example, a regional utility may monitor and
control networks over an entire metropolitan area. Industry sectors with SCADA systems include energy utilities, water
and wastewater utilities, and environmental groups.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Designed to replace wire lines, the Ethernet and RS-232 serial ports allow direct connection to Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLCs) or Remote Terminal Units (RTUs). Viper (Viper SC and Viper SC+) supports serial and Ethernet/IP
RTUs and PLCs. It is Standard IEEE 802.3-compliant. Viper supports any protocol running over IPv4 (including ICMP,
IPinIP, IPsec, RSVP, TCP, and UDP protocols). It provides MAC layer bridging and HTTP, ARP, and static routing packet
forwarding.
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OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Viper has the following operational characteristics:
Frequency range of 136-174 MHz, 215-240 MHz, 406.1125-470 MHz, 450-511.975 MHz, 880-902 or 928-960 MHz
142-174 MHz, 406.1125-470 MHz, and 450-511.975 MHz frequency ranges certified for European Union (ETSI
EN300 113)
142-174 MHz, 406.1125-470 MHz, and 450-511.975 MHz frequency ranges certified for Australia/New Zealand
(ACMA AS/NZS 4925-2004 Spectrum Impact Assessment)
User-selectable data rates – up to 256 kbps @ 100 kHz
Wide input power range of 10 to 30 V DC
Built-in transceiver adjustable from 1 to 10 W (8 W max for 900MHz)
Used as an access point or an end point with each configurable in the following:
(a)
Bridge mode for quick setup of units on same network or
(b)
Router mode for advanced networks
Embedded web server to access status and/or setup information
Remote access for over-the-air system firmware upgrades
Advanced AES 128-bit data encryption and security designed to meet FIPS 140-2 requirements
Superior data compression (zlib compression algorithm applies to Serial and IP connections)
Native UDP and TCP/IP support
Online and Offline Diagnostics
Supports up to 32 different frequency channel pairs
Rugged die-cast aluminum and steel case
UL Certified when powered by a listed Class 2 source
