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The
question of weather to utilize FCC licensed SCADA radio spectrum or to
use the ever-proliferating license free SCADA communications equipment
is a challenging question. There are many important design questions that must be considered before making a choice.
A good place to start is to define the proposed SCADA radio networks current operating area while also considering any future area expansion that may be necessary. Generally speaking if the operating radius is large more than about a one to two mile radius or difficult terrain exists, then licensed spectrum becomes increasingly attractive. Licensed SCADA radio networks can be formed using central sites that communicate to remote sites up to 10 and even 20 miles from the central site. Data bandwidth is another key factor, if you need to share more than 20 KBPS between your RTU's and your master (central site) then licensed free is where the greater bandwidth is provides.
License free radio networks generally utilize less power in the transmitter, typically require stronger signals in the receiver to carry the wider bandwidth of payload data, and are limited in antenna system EIRP (effective isotopic radiated power). There are many types of radios to choose from and technology selection can leave a designer with more questions than answers. Having a unbiased third party filter through the manufacturers sales data can be a great assed when specifying a SCADA radio network.
If you have any questions or a specific project or an application you would like to discuss, please feel free to call on me, Mark Lavallee. I enjoy sharing my 20+ years of experience and knowledge. My organization is often used to sub consult with consultants, assist controls system integrators, and work with the end users directly.
Our phone number is 954-961-2642 or email : mark.lavallee@scadaradionetworks.com
Thanks for visiting SCADA Radio Networks.
A good place to start is to define the proposed SCADA radio networks current operating area while also considering any future area expansion that may be necessary. Generally speaking if the operating radius is large more than about a one to two mile radius or difficult terrain exists, then licensed spectrum becomes increasingly attractive. Licensed SCADA radio networks can be formed using central sites that communicate to remote sites up to 10 and even 20 miles from the central site. Data bandwidth is another key factor, if you need to share more than 20 KBPS between your RTU's and your master (central site) then licensed free is where the greater bandwidth is provides.
License free radio networks generally utilize less power in the transmitter, typically require stronger signals in the receiver to carry the wider bandwidth of payload data, and are limited in antenna system EIRP (effective isotopic radiated power). There are many types of radios to choose from and technology selection can leave a designer with more questions than answers. Having a unbiased third party filter through the manufacturers sales data can be a great assed when specifying a SCADA radio network.
If you have any questions or a specific project or an application you would like to discuss, please feel free to call on me, Mark Lavallee. I enjoy sharing my 20+ years of experience and knowledge. My organization is often used to sub consult with consultants, assist controls system integrators, and work with the end users directly.
Our phone number is 954-961-2642 or email : mark.lavallee@scadaradionetworks.com
Thanks for visiting SCADA Radio Networks.