Command and Control Hardware | Radio Frequency Unit (RFU)
ION provides a suite of ruggedized radio solutions housed in an extreme
weather-proof casing. Clients have the flexibility to choose from an array
of models that best fit their communication needs.
ION provides a set of standard tools with the RFU which both simplifies
installation and reduces costs - no specialist tools are required.
→ A pre-fabricated 3m LMR400 jumper cable is supplied with each unit to allow flexibility in installation
while keeping radio frequency loss to a minimum.
→ 2 and 4 inch U bolts allow the unit to be mounted on a majority of a vessels handrails or mounting-pole
fixtures.
→ Each RFU is supplied with a 70m exterior grade cat5e cable with the waterproof end pre-terminated and
capped for protection. The free end of this cable is terminated with a supplied STP RJ45 plug using
regular network termination tools once the RFU has been installed on the vessel.
The RFU Power Supply Unit (PSU) is identical to all RFU models and requires no modification to work with any RFU.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
→ Ruggedized to IP 65 levels of environmental protection
→ Dramatically reduces radio frequency system losses
→ Interchangeable chassis for simple re-configuration of units
→ Reduces the requirement for specialist installation tools
RFU Model Internal Radio Type Amplifier Antenna
RFU-24027 Afar AR24027 radio 2.4GHz RFLinx 2400 OD12-2400
RFU-24 DCB MP-24 radio 2.4GHz RFLinx 2400 OD12-2400
RFU-HT+ Freewave HT+ radio 900MHz None Scala OGB6-915
RFU-FGR+ Freewave FGR+ radio 900MHz None Scala OGB6-915
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Dimensions & Power
Dimensions 480mm x 550mm x 90mm (2U High)
Weight 12 Kg
Power Supply Universal Input 110-240V 50/60Hz
Power Dissipation Maximum 175W (< 0.5A @ 220V AC, <1.0A@ 110V AC)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0°C to + 45 °C, Forced Air Cooling
Storage Temperature -40 °C to +80 °C
Operating Humidity (NC)* 5% to 85%
Storage Humidity (NC)* 5% to 95%
*Non-condensing
EMC Compliance and Electrical Safety
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Generic Emission EN61000-6-4:2007 +A1:2011
Standard Part 6-4
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Generic Immunity EN61000-6-2:2005
Standard Part 6-2
Electrical Safety Assessment, Low Voltage directive EN60950-1:2006 +A2:2013
Testing LVDT
ION has been delivering solutions to the oil and gas industry for over 40 years, and is the leading provider of
real-time, multi-vessel positioning and control systems. For further information contact csl-sales@[Link].
About ION
ION is a leading provider of technology-driven solutions to the global oil and gas industry. ION’s offerings are designed to help
companies reduce risk and optimize assets throughout the E&P lifecycle.
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