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RAS Nomadic Platform at a glance

Extends broadband to vehicles, rigs, and other movable assets
Mounted and operational in minutes with no specialized training
Zero-touch setup connects automatically to the fixed wireless network
Dynamic self-aiming antenna eliminates manual pointing (no windshield time)
Ideal for nomadic and portable applications in rugged industrial environments

RAS Nomadic Platform

The RAS (Rapid Alignment System) extends reliable high-speed connectivity to movable and roving assets within a private wide area wireless network. Engineered to support a wide variety of nomadic applications for the oil & gas, military, and utility markets, the RAS enables real-time M2M communications, SCADA, automation control, high definition video, Wi-Fi, and telephony directly to a vehicle, rig, portable office or other movable asset.

RAS is the first networking system designed to be easily mounted on a movable or roving asset and automatically locate, aim towards, and connect to a base station. When powered-on, the RAS uses beam-forming (with no moving parts) to quickly perform a 360° survey and then self-aligns to the optimal base station. The rapid auto-provisioning (RAP) feature instantly authenticates and then configures all quality of service (QoS) and security settings needed to bring the local network connection online at speeds up to 100 Mbps. If throughput levels drop below a configurable threshold, the RAS automatically repeats the survey and connects to another base station.

This compact RAS system includes Redline’s versatile RDL-3000, a self-aligning antenna and power systems. Rugged housing and industrial grade components can sustain extreme temperature, shock and vibration to ensure years of reliable nomadic operation in unprotected outdoor workspaces.

Overview

Turnkey operation allows non-technical personnel to easily transport and setup a RAS
Self-aligning antenna system needs no aiming - eliminating recurring operations costs
Versatile broadband platform transports any combination of voice, video, and M2M data
Fully over-the-air (OTA) configurable while deployed and operational in the field
Reliably transports any combination of voice, video, and M2M data (e.g., SCADA) with wire-line latency and military grade encryption and authentication.

Product Complements

The RAS Nomadic System operates with RDL-3000 and eLTE-GT base stations and can be installed in sectors with RDL-3000, eLTE-MT and AN-80i.

Full element and provisioning management and software upgrades are available using Redline’s ClearView Management System.

RDL-3000 system products are supplemented by a full line of hardened industrial peripherals.

Specifications

System Capability	LOS, optical-LOS, and non-LOS
Wireless Transmission	OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing), 2 x 2 MIMO
RF Band	4.940 - 5.850 GHz1
Channel Size	5, 10, 20, MHz1 (software selectable)
Data Rate PTP & PMP	Up to 100 Mbps Ethernet rate
Processing Speed	220,000 PPS
Max EIRP	40 dBm¹
PoE Cable	Up to 91m (300 ft)
Network Attributes	Transparent bridge, automatic link distance ranging, DHCP pass-through, 802.1Q VLAN, CIR, PIR support
MAC	TDMA, Dynamic ARQ (per-link), Dynamic adaptive modulation (per-link), Dynamic and fixed TDD (per link)
QoS	Multiple service flows per subscriber
Over the Air Encryption	AES-128¹ and AES-256¹
Network Connection	10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
Management	HTTP (Web) interface, SNMP v2 / v3, Telnet, HTTPS (SSL), SSH, ClearView
Operating Temp	-40^oC to 60^oC (-40^oF to 140^oF)
Storage Temp	-50^oC to 70^oC (-58^oF to 158^o F)
Humidity	100% humidity, condensing
Power Consumption	Standard IEEE 802.3at
Compliance	Safety: IEC, EN, and UL/CSA 60950 EMC: EN 301 489 -17, EN 301 489 -1 v.1.8.1, Part 1, EN 301 489 -4 v.1.4.1, Part 4 5.8 GHz: IC RSS-210, FCC Part 15,ETSI EN 302 502 5.4 GHz: IC RSS-210, FCC Part 15,ETSI EN 301 893 Security²: FIPS 140-2Vibration: MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5 Drop Test: MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6 Ice: Defense Standard-035 part 3 Issue 4
Azimuth Field of View	360^o with beam forming directivity
Antenna Gain	15 dBi
Ingress Protection	IEC 60529 (IP67)
Dimensions (Height x Diameter)	Antenna: 416 x 101 mm (16.4 x 4 in) Radio: 290.7 mm x 268.4 mm x 63.5 mm (11.45 in x 10.57 in x 2.50 in)
Weight	Antenna: 1.7 Kg (3.75 lbs) Radio: 2.7 Kg (6 lbs)
Wind Speed	120 Km/h (75 mph)
Mount	Pole, Mast or Magnetic (Cables included)

1. Availability restricted by regional regulations or product options
2. Pending

1 Availability restricted by regional regulations or product options
2 Pending

Documentation

Redline Product Brochure (PDF)
RAS Nomadic Platform Industrial Datatsheet (PDF)

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