1. RipEX – Radio router
1.1. Introduction
RipEX is a best-in-class radio modem, not only in terms of data transfer speed. This Software Defined
Radio with Linux OS has been designed with attention to detail, performance and quality. All relevant
state-of-the-art concepts have been carefully implemented.
RipEX provides 24x7 reliable service for mission-critical applications like SCADA & Telemetry for Util-
ities, SmartGrid power networks or transaction networks connecting lottery terminals, POS or ATM’s.
Any unit can serve as the central master, repeater, remote terminal, or all of these simultaneously, with
a configuration interface easily accessible from a web browser.
Anybody with even basic knowledge of IP networking can set up a RipEX within a matter of minutes
and maintain the network quite easily.
1.2. Key Features
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Exceptional data speeds on the radio channel
- 83 kbps / 25 kHz, 42 kbps / 12.5 kHz, 21 kbps / 6.25 kHz
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1× ETH, 2× COM, 1× USB, 5× virtual COM
- Simultaneously on radio channel. COM1-RS232, COM2-RS232 or RS485, software configurable.
Virtual COMs over ETH controlled by Terminal servers. USB for independent service access via
USB/ETH adapter.
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135–175; 300–370; 368–470; 928–960 MHz
- Licensed radio bands
- Software-selectable channel spacing 25, 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
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10 watts
- Transmission output control, nine stages from 0.1 to 10 W (max. 2 W for linear modulations).
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Energy saving
- Sleep mode - 0.07 VA, controlled via a digital input.
Save mode - 1.5 VA, wake up by receiving a packet from the radio channel
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Extended temperature range
−40 to+70 ºC
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Easy to configure and maintain
- Web interface,
- Wizards,
- On-line help,
- Balloon tips,
- Fastest web access to remote units
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Bridge or Router
- RipEX is a device with native IP support which can be set as a standard bridge or router.
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RipEX – Radio router
