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4. System Application
The SD-160 is a flexible data radio transceiver intended for a wide variety of
applications. The basic radio data applications may be divided into several categories,
examples of these are :
Point to point telemetry (Data logging system)
Tele-command and tele-control to / from outstations or machinery
Automatic irrigation system
Job allocation and status reporting
Automatic location reporting / polling
Typical function specific systems may include the following :
4.1. Fixed applications
1. Control point to multiple outstation tele-control. Used for control and exception
reporting in water pumping stations and other similar situations. (See Figure 4.1.)
Control Point
Power Supply
Commuication
Interface Cable
Com1
maxon
Antenna
SD-160
Com2
Radio Control
Data In/Out
Micro-
Controller
SD-160
To / From
Equipment
Remote Site 1
maxon
+12V PSU
Micro-
Controller
SD-160
To / From
Equipment
Remote Site 1
maxon
+12V PSU
Host
Computer
Figure 4.1. Tele-control Application
