Radio Quick Selection Guide Integrated, secure and reliable wireless leading communication solutions.

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The Radiolinx range from Prosoft is the ultimate in telemetry application solutions. Experience market leading frequency hopping, industrial hotspot radios, intelligent cellular modems and more, ensure the next in wireless communication.

With Ethernet featuring on every plant floor and the growing ease of installation and flexibility of wireless, technology is fast becoming a part of our everyday life. Radio technology in automation systems is mainly used for monitoring conditions, systems and equipment located in remote locations where traditional means of communication cable is not a viable option .

Typical system monitoring and equipment status applications include pipelines, transmission lines and water/wastewater treatment plants. The use of wireless should always be considered any time you need to measure something located in an inconvenient, inhospitable, or moving location.

All options are readily available and in most cases the only extras required are power and an antenna. The choice of which antenna and radio to use in any application will mainly be defined by the data speeds required and the distance/terrain between sites. The purpose of this guide is to help quick selection of the equipment required for wireless communications in most common applications.

Select products from sections 1 to 5 using the Quick Selection Guide to assemble everything required for a new radio installation. All parts listed in this guide are “off the shelf” and supported by NHP so you can select with confidence.

Selecting Radio Select a radio to best suit your application. Long range, high bandwidth & WAN options available:

900 MHz• License free band – 1 watt • Frequency Hopping – good security, better for penetration of trees, walls etc.• 1.1 Mbps • Typical Application , RTU, SCADA and other low bandwidth longer range applications

2.4 GHz / 5 GHz• License free band • 802.11abg & n(Wi-Fi) • Up to 54Mbps high speed communications (RLX2IHWA & RLX2IHGA)• Up to 100Mbps high speed communications (RLX2IHNFA)1)

• Up to 300 Mbps depending on radio frequency and antenna selection. For 802.11n radios with channel bonding and MIMO antennas.

• Typical Application, IO Scanning, IP Cameras, Mobile HMI i.e. Prosoft i-View

Cellular• GSM or NextG Networks• Wide Area Networks• Typical Applications, RTU, Remote monitoring and maintenance of control systems

Cable Selection Intermediate cable from radio to the bulk head or lighting protection• SMA to N Plug cables• 0 .6 or 1.5mtrs 2)

• Forms first section of cable from radio to lighting protection

Lightning Protection SelectionBest Practice offering equipment protection from the effects of lighting on antennas • Use in outdoor application• 900 Mhz, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz have specific protection

Cable SelectionCable from bulkhead or lighting protection to antennas • N Plug to N Plug LMR400 Coax• 0.6mtrs, 1.5mtrs, 3mtrs and 6mtrs 2)

• Forms second section of cable from lighting protection to antenna

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Notes: 1) Please refer to page 5 for compatibility matrix table2) Additional lengths are available, please contact your local sales rep or call 1300 NHP NHP

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Antenna Selection When selecting antennas to suit your application, consider your radio frequency, mobile or fixed application, range and fresnel zone. See typical range table below for further details. 

Omni Direction Antennas• Even signal distribution 360° on the horizontal plane • Short range communication• 3dBi to 12dBi gain models available• Base station style antennas are most common• Typical applications – moving machinery, base station, Wi-Fi hotspots & repeaters

Directional Antennas• A concentrated radiation pattern in a specific direction on both horizontal & vertical planes• Longer range communication• Models with up to 24db gain • Patch Panel, Yagi, Parabolic antennas available• Typical applications – RTUs, remote I/O nodes and application with high reflections

Cellular• Includes 1.5mtr cable• Typically used to allow antenna outside steel enclosures to improve reception

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Typical Range Guide

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6NJO

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A241

9NJD

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A240

6NJO

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A241

9NJD

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A240

6NJO

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A241

9NJD

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A907

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A912

NJD

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A240

6NJO

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A241

9NJD

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RLX2

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RLX2

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RLX2

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9EAU

RLX2

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9EAU

RLX2

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RLX2

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24EA

RLX2IHWA A2406NJOC 400m 1.8Km 24Mbps

RLX2IHWA A2419NJDP 1.8Km 8Km 24Mbps

RLX2IHGA A2406NJOC 600m 3Km 24Mbps

RLX2IHGA A2419NJDP 3Km 13Km 24Mbps

RLX2IHNFA A2406NJOC 300m 1Km15Mbps with channel bonding

RLX2IHNFA A2419NJDP 1Km 7Km15Mbps with channel bonding

RLX2IFH9EAU A907NJOC 6Km 7Km 1.10 Mbps

RLX2IFH9EAU A912NJDP 7Km 13Km 1.10 Mbps

RLX2IFH24EA A2406NJOC 3Km 14Km 1.10 Mbps

RLX2IFH24EA A2419NJDP 14Km 50Km 1.10 Mbps

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The graphic is an example of a typical installation. Common antennas are shown with associated radio patterns outlining the 360 degree Omni directional base station, directional Yagi on the building through to the super directional parabolic.

Poll & building mounted installation illustrate standard lighting protection locations and coaxial cable positioning. Individual components are conveniently numbered to coincide with catalogue information over the page and from the previous quick selection guide information.

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900Mhz Quick Selection GuideSystem Part Part Number DescriptionRadio (1) RLX2IFH9EAU FH 900Mhz Ethernet Radio

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Cable (2)

C19M1040002 SMA - N Plug 2` .6mtrsC19M1040005 SMA - N Plug 5` 1.5mtrs

C19M1080005 SMA - N Jack 5` (for use without lightning Protection)

+Lightning Protection (3) LP901 900Mhz Lighting Protection BulkHead

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Cable (4)

C40M4040002 N Plug to N Plug LMR 2` .6mtrsC40M4040005 N Plug to N Plug LMR 5` 1.5mtrsC40M4040010 N Plug to N Plug LMR 10` 3mtrsC40M4040020 N Plug to N Plug LMR 20` 6mtrs

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Antenna (5)A905NJOC Omni 5db N Plug FemaleA912NJDP Panel Directional 12db N Plug Female

2.4GHz / 5GHz Quick Selection Guide

System Part Part Number Description

Radio (1)RLX2IHWA 802.11abg Industrial Hotspot 2.4GHz / 5GHzRLX2IHGA 802.11abg Industrial Hotspot 2.4GHz High PowerRLX2IHNFA 802.11n Industrial Hotspot 2.4GHz / 5GHz

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Cable (2)

C19M1040002 SMA - N Plug 2` .6mtrsC19M1040005 SMA - N Plug 5` 1.5mtrs

C19M1080005SMA - N Jack 5` (for use without lightning Protection)

+Lightning Protection (3) LP24002 2.4GHz Lighting Protection BulkHead

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Cable (4)

C40M4040002 N Plug to N Plug LMR 2` .6mtrsC40M4040005 N Plug to N Plug LMR 5` 1.5mtrsC40M4040010 N Plug to N Plug LMR 10` 3mtrsC40M4040020 N Plug to N Plug LMR 20` 6mtrs

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Antenna (5)A2506NJOC

6dBi / 8dBi Onnni N Jack Collinear with mounting hardware 2.4GHz / 5GHz

A2419NJDP Panel Directional 19db N Plug Female 2.4GHzA5019NJDP Panel Directional 19db N Plug Female 5GHz

RLXIB-IHNA / RLX2IHNFA Compatibility TableRLX2IHNFA Master RLX2IHNFA Repeater RLX2IHNFA Client

RLXIBIHNA Master No No YesRLXIBIHNA Repeater No No YesRLXIBIHNA Client Yes Yes No

AccessoriesPart Number DecryptionPD92 900Mhz Splitter 2wayPD242 2.4GHz Splitter - 2wayRLXAD5050 Adapter N Jack - N Jack (use to joint cables (4))

RLX2IHWA

A2506NJ0C

A912NJDP

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A windows screen shot from ProSoft Wireless Designer

Selection ToolsAre you on the move or is your job a bit more complex than expected? NHP & Prosoft have powerful tools to help you design you wireless network. Wireless Designer gives an easy wizard style interface to build from the smallest point to point systems through to complex mesh networks. Full site, link and bill of material reports are produced from the easy to use package. Radiolinx calculator is another excellent tool from Prosoft. Using your smart phone, you can quickly and easily enter your site details to get theoretical link quality as well as other useful details.

ProSoft Wireless Designer simplifies the task of planning and specifying your ProSoft Wireless network. The easy to use, wizard-based interface creates a visual layout of your radios and sites, and generates a complete bill of materials including radios and accessories. Features and BenefitsProvides a variety of views containing an accurate description of each site in a wireless network, including:• Visual diagram of site layout• Location (latitude/longitude, based on GPS• coordinates)• Radio type, frequency range, and country-specific• Channel and power requirements• Length, type and estimated signal loss for cables• Required accessories, including lightning protection, cable adaptors and antennas• Complete parts list

Functional SpecificationsContains a database of all currently availableRadioLinx radios, antennas, cables, connectors and accessories• Exports parts list, site and link details, and wizard settings into a variety of common file formats, for

import into applications such as spreadsheets, databases and word processors• Checks wireless link feasibility based on path length and recommended accessories• Predicts signal strength based on distance, local regulations and hardware choices• Fully documents your ProSoft Wireless network plan

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Example Report Extract

Site Evaluation ServiceIn order to determine the most suitable radio technology (Wi-Fi, Frequency Hopping, Cellular) that will best suit your application and site location, NHP engineers can conduct site evaluations using different combinations of radio hardware to ensure your wireless network functions as required. Evaluations can be carried out in remote locations as all test equipment is battery powered, at the conclusion of the evaluation you will be provided with a comprehensive report including detailed signal analysis.

Evaluation Includes:• Multiple Point-to-Point analysis (Repeater optional)• Detailed site layouts including ground elevation profiles• Calculated and measured signal strengths • Recommendations as to antenna mounting heights • Complete bill of materials

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