The RFI series paging transmitter is suited for applications in city and statewide paging systems for commercial, health and emergency services usage where reliable simulcast overlapped coverage is critical.
The transmitter can be used as a standalone unit for covering a campus or building, or as a part of a large wide-area network with almost any paging terminal vendor. The transmitter can also be seamlessly installed in place of other transmitter brands in an existing UHF paging network.
Transmitters provide 20-250 Watt continuous duty power output for 138-174 MHz and 929-932 MHz Bands for digital paging systems. Supports POCSAG and Flex paging protocols.
Designed to match the Prism-IPX ipBSC transmitter controller interface, the RFI allows full remote control, monitoring, alarming and remote software management using the Prism-IPX OMI Network Management System.
RFI-148 VHF
Features
- High power output (selectable from 20 W – 250 W)
- SNMP diagnostics and alarms
- Full VHF Band coverage (138 – 174MHz)
- DSP precision modulation
- Integrated isolator
- Sniffer port for in-rack receiver
- Remote firmware upgrade capability
- 110-250 VAC, 24 VDC and -48 VDC versions available
- Software selectable frequency offset
- Adjustable absolute delay correction
- Front panel indicators for power output and diagnostics
- Hardware alarm outputs
- High-frequency stability and external reference option
Applications
- RFI-148 is suited for applications in city and statewide paging systems for Commercial, Health and Emergency Services usage where reliable simulcast overlapped coverage is critical.
- Transmitter can be used as a standalone unit for covering a campus or building, or as a part of a large wide area network with almost any paging terminal vendor.
- Transmitter can also be installed in place of other transmitter brands in an existing VHF paging network.
Specifications
Multiple Paging Protocols
The transmitter can be used with all industry standard POCSAG and FLEX paging formats.
Output Sniffer Port
A separate port with output power relative to the transmitter output allows a diagnostics module to check the outgoing RF message for integrity and transmit power level.
Absolute Delay Correction
The transmitter absolute delay setting can be configured for multisite networks to account for different upstream paths from the paging terminal to the transmitter sites.
Frequency Offset
Configurable frequency offset allows for multi-site frequency planning to eliminate ‘zero beating’ and RF nulls.
Remote Diagnostics
Windows™ software allows remote Ethernet connection to the transmitter for configuration, diagnostics and firmware upgrade.
Smart Protection
Configurable alarm thresholds and transmitter actions allows user configurable levels of automatic protection for on-site equipment.
Integrated Isolator
Integrated fan cooled and temperature controlled isolator means a damaged or missing antenna system can be remotely diagnosed.
Reliability
Superb environmental control, improved amplifier efficiency, and a design optimized for reliability make the RFI-148-250 one of the most reliable high-powered paging transmitters available.
Detailed Specifications
Physical
Dimensions:
19” Rackmount, 4RU high,
480mm x 395mm x 177mm
Weight: 12.5 kg – 14 kg (model specific)
Construction: Welded and passivated mild steel, aluminum powder-coated front panel
Transmitter
Frequency Range: 138 MHz to 174 MHz
Duty Cycle: Up to 100%
Transmit Power: 20 W to 250 W software selectable in 1 W steps
Channel Bandwidth: 25 kHz, 20kHz, 12.5kHz
Frequency Raster: 25 kHz, 20 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 10 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 5 kHz
Frequency Stability: 1ppm standard
(external reference input available)
Compliance: AS/NZS 4769.1 2000, AS- 4295:1995
CFR 47 Part 15 and Part 90:
ETSI EN 300 113; ETSI EN 301 489; EN
60950; RoHS (scheduled)
General
Operating Voltage:
AC:100 VAC to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
DC: +20 VDC to +31.2 VDC (24 VDC version)
-40.5 VDC to -57 VDC (-48 VDC version)
Operating Current (AMCA, FCC):
– Transmit 250W 17.28 A @24 VDC
– Transmit 100W 11.58 A @24 VDC
– Transmit 25W 5.85 A @24 VDC
– Standby 0.60 A @24 VDC
– Transmit 250W 10.31 A @-48 VDC
– Transmit 100W 6.51 A @-48 VDC
– Transmit 25W 3.42 A @-48 VDC
– Standby 0.50 A @-48 VDC
Operating Temp: -30 to +55 deg C
Operating Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing relative humidity
Data System
Data Interface: Asynchronous POCSAG, Synchronous ERMES / FLEX
Modulation:
POCSAG: 512 / 1200 / 2400 (2-FSK)
FLEX: 1600 / 3200 / 6400 (2/4 – FSK)
Simulcast Support
Frequency Reference: Internal (TCXO) or external (GPS) with
automatic switch-over
Carrier Offset: Up to 5000 Hz (1 Hz steps)
Absolute Delay: 0 to 40ms (5 us steps)
Diagnostics
Windows™ management application for local or network configuration and diagnostics.
Remote diagnostics via SNMP.
RFI-900
Features
- High power output (selectable from 20 W – 250 W)
- SNMP diagnostics and alarms
- 929 – 932 MHz Band Coverage
- Remote firmware upgrade capability
- 110-250 VAC, 24 VDC and -48 VDC versions available
- FCC and ACMA approved
Specifications
Multiple Paging Protocols
The transmitter can be used with all industry standard POCSAG and FLEX paging formats.
Output Sniffer Port
A separate port with output power relative to the transmitter output allows a diagnostics module to check the outgoing RF message for integrity and transmit power level.
Absolute Delay Correction
The transmitter absolute delay setting can be configured for multisite networks to account for different upstream paths from the paging terminal to the transmitter sites.
Frequency Offset
Configurable frequency offset allows for multi-site frequency planning to eliminate ‘zero beating’ and RF nulls.
Remote Diagnostics
Windows™ software allows remote Ethernet connection to the transmitter for configuration, diagnostics and firmware upgrade.
Smart Protection
Configurable alarm thresholds and transmitter actions allow user configurable levels of automatic protection for on-site equipment.
Integrated Isolator
Integrated fan cooled and temperature controlled isolator means a damaged or missing antenna system can be remotely diagnosed.
Reliability
Superb environmental control, improved amplifier efficiency, and a design optimized for reliability make the RFI-148-250 one of the most reliable high-powered paging transmitters available.
Detailed Specifications
Physical
Dimensions:
19” Rack mount, 4RU high,
480mm x 395mm x 177mm
Weight: 12.5 kg – 14 kg (model specific)
Construction: Welded and passivated mild steel, aluminum powder-coated front panel
Transmitter
Frequency Range: 929 MHz to 932 MHz
Duty Cycle: Up to 100%
Transmit Power: 20 W to 250 W software selectable in 1 W steps
Channel Bandwidth: 25 kHz, 20kHz, 12.5kHz
Frequency Raster: 25 kHz, 20 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 10 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 5 kHz
Frequency Stability: 1ppm standard
(external reference input available)
General
Operating Voltage:
AC:100 VAC to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
DC: +20 VDC to +31.2 VDC (24 VDC version)
-40.5 VDC to -57 VDC (-48 VDC version)
Operating Current (AMCA, FCC):
– Transmit 250W 17.28 A @24 VDC
– Transmit 100W 11.58 A @24 VDC
– Transmit 25W 5.85 A @24 VDC
– Standby 0.60 A @24 VDC
– Transmit 250W 10.31 A @-48 VDC
– Transmit 100W 6.51 A @-48 VDC
– Transmit 25W 3.42 A @-48 VDC
– Standby 0.50 A @-48 VDC
Operating Temp: -30 to +55 deg C
Operating Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing relative humidity
Data System
Data Interface: Asynchronous POCSAG, Synchronous ERMES / FLEX
Modulation:
POCSAG: 512 / 1200 / 2400 (2-FSK)
FLEX: 1600 / 3200 / 6400 (2/4 – FSK)
Simulcast Support
Frequency Reference: Internal (TCXO) or external (GPS) with
automatic switch-over
Carrier Offset: Up to 5000 Hz (1 Hz steps)
Absolute Delay: 0 to 40ms (5 us steps)
Diagnostics
Windows™ management application for local or network configuration and diagnostics.
Remote diagnostics via SNMP.
