ACTE launch Radiocrafts 169MHz modules for wireless M2M and telemetry applications

March 1, 2013 - PRLog -- The Radiocraft RC1170 module operates in the new European harmonised 169MHz frequency band, allowing a compact 12.7x25.4x3.5mm module to operate on sub 500mW power. The combination of VHF frequency, high power output capability and narrowband operation allows impressive transmission range of up to 1.5km in urban areas and 20-40km in clear line of sight conditions using quarter wave antennas.

Allowing simple interfacing via its UART, RC1700 allows customers to use an existing external MCU to work with the radio module. In common with the rest of the Radiocraft range, RC1700 has a common form factor offering pin compatibility with all other modules in the 169-2450MHz ISM band range.  In its simplest form, only 5 pins are required.

The first versions of RC1700 are integrated with an EN13757-4:2011 Wireless M-Bus stack and available in either standard 25mW output power or with integrated amplifier generating 250mW or 500mW output power. Other networking versions will be released in the coming months.

RC1700 modules have an extended feature set to meet time critical requirements in two-way communication, can detect and receive both frame formats in parallel and support encryption on extended link and application layers. The RF module can be used integrated into a meter, concentrator for gateway applications or repeater.

David Taylor, PR Manager of ACTE comments “The use of the licence exempt 169MHz frequency is great for developers of wireless telemetry systems as the lower frequency allows increased communication range, uses a a less saturated ISM band frequency  and reduces overall system cost being a free to air service”.

Radiocrafts designs, produces and markets high performance, high quality and cost-effective standard RF modules based on proven TI chip solutions for use in a variety of wireless short range applications. With over 15 years experience in the art of wireless communications, Radiocrafts modules are embedded, worldwide in 100’s of thousands of successful products in the consumer, industrial and automotive markets.

For more information, please contact David Taylor at ACTE on +44 1256 845888.