Data Connect
SS920A

The Data Connect SS920A is a 900MHz ISM Band Frequency Hopping Wireless Modem, that can be optimized for long distance communications of over 60 miles (100Km). The Data Connect SS920A radios offer the fastest communication over the longest distances.

Data Connect’s proprietary radio technology excels in the most demanding RF and physical environments. The Data Connect SS920A features robust, high speed, low latency, and secure data communications. It has a full serial port and separate diagnostics port for real-time diagnostics without interrupting data communications. Excellent noise figure, superior interface rejection, agile frequency synthesis, digital modulation, and match filter detection, are among the many advantages to using the Data Connect SS920A.

The following are applications for Data Connect SS920A

  • SCADA (PLC’s MODBUS) Telemetry
  • Commercial Communication
  • GSP Vehicle Detail Tracking, DGPS
  •  Electric, Oil, & Gas Utilities / Metering
  • Display Signs
  • Robotics
  • Transparent Low Latency Communication

The Data Connect SS920A provides a transparent, low latency link with up to 230kbps continuous throughput to support protocol such as MODBUS. The Data Connect SS920A supports Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, Peer-to-Peer, Store & Forward Repeater, TDMA, and Multimaster. The Data Connect SS920A has separate diagnostic port, transparent remote diagnostics online network control.

Features

  • Communicates with virtually all PLC’s, RTU’s, & Serial Devices
  • Industrial Grade with Extended Temperature Specification
  • Adjustable Transmit Power (100mW-1W)
  • Low Power Consumption in Sleep Mode
  • 32 bits of CRC, Selectable Forward Error Correction with Retransmission

Specifications

Frequency:
902-928 MHz

Spread Method:
Frequency Hopping

Band Segment:
Selectable via Frequency Restriction

Error Detection:
32bits of CRC, ARQ

Encryption:
Optional Canada & USA only. NOT AVAILABLE for Export see AES option

Range:
60+ miles (100+km) Dependent on Link Rate & Line of Sight

Sensitivity:
-108dBm @ 172kbps Link Rate
-116dBm @ 19.2kbps Link Rate

Out Power:
100mW – 1W (20 to 30dBm)

System Gain:
142dB with Rubber Ducky Antenna
150dB with 6dBi Antenna

Data Interface:
RS232 / RS485 / RS422

Serial Baud Rate:
300bps to 230.4kbps

Link Rate:
19.2kbps – 230.4kbps (See Order Options)

Operating Modes:
Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, Store & Forward Repeater, TDMA, & Multimaster

Signal Interface:
RXD1, TXD1, RTS, CTS, DCD, DSR, DCD, DSR, DTR, RXD2, TXD2, RSSI LEDs,
TX/RX LEDs, Reset Configuration, Wake-up, & RS Mode

Diagnostics:
Battery Voltage, Temperature, RSSI, & Remote Diagnostics

Rejection:
Excellent Strong Signal Interface, Rejection Characteristics

Input Voltage:
10-30VDC

Connectors:
Antenna:           RP-TNC Female Bulkhead
Data:                RS232 (DB-9F)
Locking Screw Connector

Ordering Information