
INTRODUCTION
The RTcom range of radio modem is intended as a direct replacement for cables over short, medium and
long distance serial data links. They are suitable for point-to-point, master to slave or scanning
telemetry links, where the modem is either used on its own or in conjunction with existing cables. The
modems also operate transparent to many industry standard network protocols, such as MODBUS and
EIBA Bus and can be used with many manufacturers PLC communication protocols.
Rtcom
Modem
Rtcom
Modem
Fig. 1 : Simple point to point link
The advantages of wire free communication offered by Radio Modems such as Radio-Tech's Universal,
Global, Europa and Outback are numerous. These include reduced installation cost, the ability to
cross awkward terrain, cross third parties lands, cross rivers and operate moving objects. There are even
frequency agile systems available for critical applications.
Slave Station (2)
Slave Station (1)
Master Station
RTcom
Modem
RTcom
Modem
Rtcom
Modem
Fig. 2 : Polled Master to multiple slave system
Thousands of RTcom radio modems are now in service throughout the world, many operating 24hrs a day,
all year round. However, for any radio communications system to be reliable, care should be taken in the
design of the whole system. Many countries impose restrictions on the frequency, power, channel power
and occupied bandwidth of transmissions. Others in addition impose strict test and certification procedures
on equipment while others permit a free for all!
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