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Valeport Telemetry Gprs

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Data Telemetry Unit (GPRS)

Valeport’s GPRS data telemetry solution is supplied in our


robust IP67 housing, which also contains an internal battery
pack for total autonomy. Compatible with most Valeport
products as well as some other third party products, these
GPRS telemetry units are designed to provide data files
from the instrument to third party Internet / FTP sites and
data display services.
The units are supplied pre-configured with a pay as you go
SIM card. These SIM cards provide GPRS coverage in ~80
countries (subject to coverage). While these cards may
not be the most cost-effective solution in a particular
country they allow a great deal of flexibility and on
average in Europe, data costs are in the order of £0.05 per
transmission.
GSM, UHF and VHF versions are also available, providing The unit is wired by default to also supply power to the connected
transparent links between instrument and operating instrument and it can take~30-60s to transmit data dependent on
software. network + data volume.
Data Transmission
Based on 6 min data cycles with TideMaster, transmitting data
Band: Quad-Band 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz every cycle
GPRS multi-slot class 10/8 8s @ 18mA for data capture
GPRS mobile station class B 30s @ 500mA for data transmission
Approvals: CE, FCC, ROHS, PTCRB, GCF, IC, ICASA, TA 5m22s @ 700 A sleep
Power output: Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+
Class 4 (2 W @850/ 900 MHz) Average current consumption = 44 mA @ 6V DC
Class 1 (1 W @ 1800/1900MHz) Average TideMaster consumption = 1.3 mA @ 6V DC
Aerial: 2dB (isotropic) stubby antenna with TNC
connector as standard. Alternatives available Lifetime of internal batteries would be ~11 days.
for sites where GPRS signal strength is weaker
Based on 6 min data cycles with TideMaster, transmitting data
Operating Mode every hour (10 cycles)
The basic operating pattern of the device is to stay in a low power 80s @ 9mA for data capture
sleep mode until woken by the attached instrument, store ASCII 60s @ 250mA for data transmission
data string transmitted by the instrument and establish a GPRS 57m40s @ 350 A sleep
data link and post data to a defined FTP address, then return to
sleep mode. Average current consumption = 4.7 mA @ 6V DC
Average TideMaster consumption = 1.3 mA @ 6V DC
The unit can also internally buffer data from the connected
instrument and upload on a user defined schedule. For example,
Lifetime of internal batteries would be ~90 days.
it can hold over 700 records from a TideMaster tide gauge before
having to upload the data. This buffering allows for extended Physical
battery life. Materials: IP67 Moulded ABS box with o-ring seals, and
The unit always requires a sufficient GPRS carrier signal to separate battery & electronics compartments.
successfully transfer the data and the buffering capability Size: 260mm x 160mm x 55mm
provides protection from network outages. Weight: 1kg
Connectors: To antenna, instrument & external power supply.
Power Supply
The unit can be powered with an external 9-28V DC supply or
Ordering
internal batteries. The external supply will be used over the internal
supply. Current consumption and battery life of the unit is 04000563 GPRS Telemetry Unit in IP67 housing for use with:
dependent on the frequency of data transmission and upload.  Valeport TideMaster
 400 series instruments
Sleep Current: 350 A @ 12V DC / 700 A @ 6vDC  mini series instruments
On Current: 9 mA @12V DC / 18 mA @ 6vDC Supplied with:
Transmit Current: 50-250 mA @ 12V DC / 100-500 mA @ 6vDC - External DC power cable
Variable according to signal strength - Communication lead
The telemetry unit is fitted with 4 Alkaline D-Cell batteries to - Transit case.
provide back-up power during long term deployments or power
for short term deployments. Internal battery Capacity is
13,000mAH @ 6vDC(based on 75% efficiency).

Datasheet Reference: GPRS Telemetry - May 2016


As part of our policy of continuing development, we reserve the right to alter at any time, without notice, all specification s, designs, prices and conditions of supply of all equipment

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