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Basic Instruments
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Clarion - Long distance industrial data radio
Part Number  BE082
 
Definition

   The Clarion is a wireless digital transceiver.  It transmits or receives data packets for remote sensing or control, or it may function as a wireless modem.  It is small, so that it fits discreetly in a location.  It is suitable for outdoor installation.  It may be set up as Peer to Peer, or set up with one Clarion being the parent to several other children units.  It uses proven Bluetooth, Class I technology, operating in the ISM band, 2.405 – 2.48 GHz.  No additional licensing is required.  The unit may be battery powered and connects to any device that needs to communicate wirelessly.  The units operate under extreme low power, typically < 12ľA while quiescent.  SensorNet is supported, so a wide variety of IO modules may be attached.  In a typical application, one Clarion communicates status information to another, which has relay outputs attached via SensorNet; these outputs are suitable for operation of a lamp, alarm, or motor control. The system is monitored failsafe in that it continuously checks itself. The integrity of the sensing input is monitored, as is the battery. If these fault, this fact is communicated to the receiver.  The receiver also goes to fault state in the complete absence of signal from the transmitter.  Transmit power is adjustable.  Distances to 400’ (120m) are possible.  Every transmitter is assigned a unique address in order to prevent interference with other systems.  The protocol is also designed to minimize data collisions,so high density applications are possible .

 

Features
    1.  Bidirectional data transfer.
    2.  Low power, battery operation.
    3.  MS Windows software for easy user interface.
    4.  Received Signal Strength Indicator.
    5.  Multiple network topologies configurable.
    6.  Direct-sequence spread spectrum coding assures signal integrity.
    7.  Transmit power optimizing.
    8.  Supports complete ZigBee 802.14.4 MAC / Baseband feature set, including encryption.
    9.  One year battery service life under typical usage.
 
Basic Specifications
    Data rate, serial mode:  250 kbps, 19.2 kbaud typ.
    Sensitivity:  -94 dBm with +5 dBm maximum input level
    Output power:  +0 dBm typical, 36 dB control range
    IO:  four general purpose analog / digital IO + RS232 port
 
Standards
    RoHS compliant.
    FCC Part 15C, IC & ETSI compliant for ISM. 
    Meets CE specifications for battery-operated intentional transmitters, nonmedical, nonsafety critical.
 
User Controls
    Status indicator LED
Power
    Battery:  9V primary lithium, nominal 1300 mA-hr    *
    Longevity:  > 1 year, typical usage profile, but please note that this can vary widely.
    Charger:  standard 12Vdc, 500mA, neg shell, 3.5mm dia.  For unit used as base station.
 
Inputs / Outputs
    Charger Jack
    DB9 female RS232
    SensorNet, circular 6 skt:  1          2          3          4          5          6          *
                                           clock   poci      pico      ground  +12V    alert
 
    J1:  Pin 1 is Common.  Pins 2 – 5 are General IO, and are protected by common-mode choke, TVS, and ballast resistor.  As digital inputs, 2 + 3 and 4 + 5 can be assigned as pairs, looking for NO or NC changes.  Pins 2 – 5 may also be assigned as analog inputs, with 8 or 10-bit precision, and programmable sampling rate.  Pins 2 – 5 may also be assigned as digital outputs, with a source capability of 3.3V, 10mA each.
         
Enclosure
    Dimensions:  w2.3"(5.8 cm) x d4.3"(11 cm) x h1.2"(3.0 cm)
    Weight:  0.3 lbs (140 g)
    Enclosure:  portable, NEMA 4, SR-R Polypropylene, black, with mounting flange.  See detail.
 
Environmental
    Temperature Range: -20 – 130 °F (-30 – 55 °C), RH < 75% 
    Suitable for exterior use, but should not be left open in rain.
 
Budgetary Cost
    $168 (qty 1)
 
Accessories ( with Order # )
    BE082.CHG110                             Charger:  110 Vac charger  
    BE082.CHG220                             Charger:  220 Vac charger
    BE082.SW                                    Software, ClarionView, for MS Windows XP / Vista  *
 
        *  Denotes included in standard package.
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