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Radio Communication Options Catalog Supplement T o access data from remote weather stations—without running wires—add a radio communication package. Start with any of our weather stations, then add the appropriate WeatherLink data logger and software package. Next, select a recom- mended third-party radio or cell phone modem and add one of our Antenna/Installation Kits. Whatever your choice, our kits help make installation easy and trouble-free. For more details, ask for Application Note 4, WeatherLink Radio Communications. Spread Spectrum Radio Modems The ZDAV2100 from Zeus Wireless is a high performance, error-free spread spectrum radio modem with built-in microcomput- ers and a buffer memory. It has a range of up to 10 miles (16 km) line of sight, and may be used as a repeater. Operates in the 2.4 GHz band. No FCC license is required. The ZDAV2100 includes two transceivers, two 8 dB omni antennas, and installation hardware. You’ll need to add one of our installation adapters to connect to your WeatherLink data logger. Yagi antennas are also available; contact Zeus for more infor- mation. Power: 10–15 VDC. Transmit: 500 mA. Receive: 360 mA. UHF Radio Modems The Model 9600 from RF Neulink is a sophis- ticated UHF radio modem with a high-speed communications processor and intelligent data communication protocol. It has a range of up to 25 miles (40 km). Operates in the 450 to 470 MHz band. FCC license is required. Our Antenna/Installation Kits provide the hardware necessary to connect the Model 9600 to a WeatherLink data logger at the field site or to a PC at the base site. A minimum of two radio modems and Antenna/ Installation Kits are required for each installation. Power: 10–15 VDC. Transmit: 900 mA. Receive: 100 mA. Power adapter is included in the Antenna/ Installation Kit. GroWeather installation with spread spectrum radio modem, omni antenna, and solar panel. GroWeather installation with UHF radio modem, Yagi antenna, and solar panel. Cellular Phone Modem For rugged terrain or distant field sites, or when multiple users need access to the same field station, choose the cellular phone modem. The AIR BCTM 9600 from AirDesk is a specially designed modem with intelligent cellular interface functions built into a 3-watt cellular transceiver. Within the cellular service area, there is virtually unlimited range. No license is required. Our Antenna/Installation Kit includes the hardware necessary to con- nect the AIR BCTM 9600 to a WeatherLink data logger at the field site. To allow multiple users access to the same field station, pur- chase WeatherLink extra user licenses. Power: 12 VDC. Transmit: 1.7 A. Standby: 150 mA. Power adapter is included in the Antenna/ Installation Kit. GroWeather installation with cellular phone modem and omni antenna. Comparison of Radio Communication Options Option Range FCC Typical License Installation Ongoing Cost Required Cost Spread Spectrum Up to 10 miles (16 km) No $1100–1500 None UHF Radio Up to 25 miles (40 km) Yes $1700–1785 FCC license fee Cellular Unlimited within No $399-599 Monthly charges from Phone service area service provider
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Radio Communication OptionsCatalog Supplement
To access data from remote weather stations—without running wires—add a radio communication package. Start with any of our weather stations, then add the appropriate WeatherLink data logger and software package. Next, select a recom-
mended third-party radio or cell phone modem and add one of our Antenna/Installation Kits. Whatever your choice, our kits help make installation easy and trouble-free. For more details, ask for Application Note 4, WeatherLink Radio Communications.
Spread Spectrum Radio ModemsThe ZDAV2100 from Zeus Wireless is a high performance, error-free spread spectrum radio modem with built-in microcomput-ers and a buffer memory. It has a range of up to 10 miles (16 km) line of sight, and may be used as a repeater. Operates in the 2.4 GHz band. No FCC license is required. The ZDAV2100 includes two transceivers, two 8 dB omni antennas, and installation hardware. You’ll need to add one of our installation adapters to connect to your WeatherLink data logger. Yagi antennas are also available; contact Zeus for more infor-mation. Power: 10–15 VDC. Transmit: 500 mA. Receive: 360 mA.
UHF Radio ModemsThe Model 9600 from RF Neulink is a sophis-ticated UHF radio modem with a high-speed communications processor and intelligent data communication protocol. It has a range of up to 25 miles (40 km). Operates in the 450 to 470 MHz band. FCC license is required. Our Antenna/Installation Kits provide the hardware necessary to connect the Model 9600 to a WeatherLink data logger at the field site or to a PC at the base site. A minimum of two radio modems and Antenna/ Installation Kits are required for each installation. Power: 10–15 VDC. Transmit: 900 mA. Receive: 100 mA. Power adapter is included in the Antenna/Installation Kit. GroWeather installation with spread spectrum radio modem,
omni antenna, and solar panel.
GroWeather installation with UHF radio modem, Yagi antenna, and solar panel.
Cellular Phone ModemFor rugged terrain or distant field sites, or when multiple users need access to the same field station, choose the cellular phone modem. The AIR BCTM 9600 from AirDesk is a specially designed modem with intelligent cellular interface functions built into a 3-watt cellular transceiver. Within the cellular service area, there is virtually unlimited range. No license is required. Our Antenna/Installation Kit includes the hardware necessary to con-nect the AIR BCTM 9600 to a WeatherLink data logger at the field site. To allow multiple users access to the same field station, pur-chase WeatherLink extra user licenses. Power: 12 VDC. Transmit: 1.7 A. Standby: 150 mA. Power adapter is included in the Antenna/Installation Kit.
GroWeather installation with cellular phone modem and omni antenna.
Comparison of Radio Communication Options
Option Range
FCC Typical License Installation Ongoing Cost Required Cost
Spread Spectrum
Up to 10 miles (16 km) No $1100–1500 None
UHF Radio
Up to 25 miles (40 km) Yes $1700–1785 FCC license fee
Cellular Unlimited within No $399-599
Monthly charges from Phone service area service provider
Timer for Solar PowerWhen a radio or cellular phone modem is oper-
ated on solar power, add the Timer. The Timer
minimizes power drain by turning the radio on
and off to transmit data at user-determined times.
7690 Timer $65
Radio Surge ProtectorsProvides protection for
radio modem or cellu-
lar phone modem from
lightning-induced
power surges. For
installation on coaxial
cable between omnidirectional antenna and
radio. Not required for Yagi directional anten-
na if mounted on grounded metal mast.
Radio Surge Protectors 7681 for Cellular Phone Modem $1457683 for UHF Radio Modem $145
Antenna Mast Mount KitMost installations do not require an Antenna
Mast Mount Kit.
• Our Omni Antenna/Installation Kits include
the hardware necessary to mount the anten-
na on our Sensor Mounting Arm or other
flat surface. An Antenna Mast Mount Kit
is required only if you want to mount the
antenna on a mast, pipe, or post.
• Our Yagi Antenna/Installation Kit includes the
hardware necessary for most configurations.
An Antenna Mast Mount Kit is required only
if you are using a third-party antenna.
7995 Antenna Mast Mount Kit $20
3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 • Ph: 510-732-9229 • Fax: 510-732-9188 • Email: [email protected] • www.davisnet.com
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Yagi and omni antennas may be mixed and matched according to your needs.
Spread Spectrum Yagi Antenna
When multiple field stations report to a single
base station (multi-point), use a Yagi direction-
al antenna at each field station and an omnidi-
rectional antenna at the base station.
Approximate range for ZDAV2100 Spread Spectrum Radio with • Two 8 dB omni antennas: 2 miles (3.2 km)
• One 8 dB omni and one 12 dB Yagi: 5 miles
(8 km)
• Two 12 dB Yagi antennas: 10 miles (16 km)
Approximate range for Model 9600 UHF Radio with• Two 2 dB omni antennas: 4 miles (6.5 km)
• One 2 dB omni antenna and one 10 dB Yagi
antenna: 10 miles (16 km)
• Two 10 dB Yagi antennas: 25 miles (40 km)
Because regulations vary, these radio communi-
cation options may not be available outside the
USA.
Spread Spectrum Omni Antenna
UHF Yagi Antenna Cell Phone Omni Antenna
PriceFromDavis
FromThird-Party Contact
Spread Spectrum
ZDAV2100 Spread Spectrum Kit. Includes two transceivers, two 8 dB omni antennas, and installation hardware. Kits with Yagi antennas are also available; contact Zeus for more information.
$1095 ✓ Zeus Wireless 8325 Guilford Rd.Columbia, MD 21046 Phone: (410) 312-9851 www.zeuswireless.com 7944 Installation Adapter for ZDAV2100. For use with Perception, Wizard, Monitor,
Gro, Energy, or Health Weather Stations.$15 ✓
7947 Installation Adapter for ZDAV2100. For use with Vantage Pro Weather Stations. $15 ✓
UHF Radio
9600 UHF Radio Modem (requires two each) $598 ✓ RF Neulink 7610 Miramar Rd.San Diego, CA 92126 Phone: (800) 233-1728 or (858) 549-6340 Fax: (858) 549-6345 www.rfneulink.com
7642 Installation Kit for # 9600 (for use with your own antenna) $50 ✓
7642-002 Installation Kit & 2 dB Omni Antenna $165 ✓
7642-010 Installation Kit & 10 dB Yagi Antenna $300 ✓
7683 Radio Surge Protector for #9600 $145 ✓
Cellular Phone
AIR BCTM 9600 Cellular Phone Modem $399 ✓ AirDesk 37 Bonair DriveWarminster, PA 18974 Phone: (800) 247-3375 ext. 2114 Fax: (215) 734-8000 www.airdesk.biz
7652 Installation Kit for AIR BCTM 9600 (for use with your own antenna) $95 ✓
7652-003 Installation Kit & 3 dB Omni Antenna $200 ✓
7681 Radio Surge Protector for AIR BCTM 9600 $145 ✓
Prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change at any time without notice.
