REPEATER
Solar Repeater Kit for Enhanced MDT-DCAP Connectivity
Standard and MAX Range Systems
Product Overview
Our Solar Repeater kit includes everything you need to implement a solar powered repeater for the Tehama RF network. The kit comes with our 3rd generation repeater, solar panel, battery, charge controller, UV resistant outdoor enclosure, and mounting hardware for a 2-inch pole. It can also be mounted to a wall or other Unistrut structures. An optional 12-inch post mounting kit is also available.
The 20W solar panel is large enough to fully charge the battery with just 3-4 hours of direct sunlight. With a full charge, the lithium iron phosphate battery can run the repeater for over a week with no further sun exposure.
The Solar Repeater was designed for locations where electric power is not easily available. Mobile/manufactured home communities or larger spread-out sites are prime applications. Additionally, it lets you easily add a repeater to any site without the need of an electrician.
Repeaters implement a redundant and self-healing 2-way mesh radio network which forwards messages from remote MDTs and other repeaters toward the data collecting DCAP.
*Line of site, actual range will vary depending on installation location and topography. Continual product enhancements may cause specifications to change without notice.
Specifications
| Radio | 902 – 928 MHz; FCC Certified; +20dBm transmit power, Open field range approaching 5 miles for standard range and 12 miles for Max Range* |
| LED-Power | Bi-color, indicates Power state: • Green: AC Power good • Red: No AC power but running on capacitor • Off: Off, no power. |
| LED-Status | Bi-color, indicates Network connection status and Link Quality: • Green: Link Quality > 65 • Orange: LQ between 31 and 64 • Red: LQ between 0 and 30 • Off or flashing red: no connection |
| Dimensions | Solar panel: 18.5” X 14.2” X 0.9” Enclosure: 7.7” x 7.7” x 5.9” |
| Weight | Under 10 pounds |
| Operating Environment | -5 to 140 degree F (-20 to 60 C) Charging disabled above 113F (45C) and below 32F (0C) |
| Power | 20W Solar panel plus 3200mAh lithium iron phosphate battery. Solar power priority goes first to the Repeater, then to charge battery. Battery good for over 2000 charge cycles and should last 10 years or longer. |
| Warranty | Five years. For more detailed information, please visit our warranty page. Note that the warranty does not cover batteries. |
Models
| MAX Range System only | Part number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Solar Diversity Repeater | TW-191S | Solar Repeater kit with Repeater, 20W solar panel, 12Ah battery, charge controller, UV resistant outdoor enclosure, and mounting hardware optimized for a 2-inch pole. |
| MAX Range Solar Diversity Repeater | TW-195S | Solar Repeater kit with Repeater, 20W solar panel, 12Ah battery, charge controller, UV resistant outdoor enclosure, and mounting hardware optimized for a 2-inch pole. |
| Additional Parts (sold separately) | Part number | Description |
| 12" Post Mounting Kit | TWA39 | Large pole Mounting kit for solar products. Includes all hardware needed to band-clamp to a pole or post up to 12" diameter. |
** Standard and Max Range systems are NOT compatible: only Max Range MDTs can be used with a Max Range Repeater (and Max Range DCAP) and vice versa.
Refer to AN-119 in the documents section of our website for more information.