The short-range radio enables communication with all deployed sensors through the mesh network within a 1 km range. The long-range radio relays sensor data and imagery at a distance of up to 15 km between Gateways. An extended communication range can be achieved by deploying several Gateways in repeater mode. The Gateways can be connected to 3G/4G modems, Satcom or any other backhaul network via TCP/IP, to enable remote communication and control.
The Gateway can be configured in three different modes, base station, repeater (acting as a relay), and mobile base (acting as a mobile base station). It can be deployed as an autonomous base without having a computer connected to the network, to store data from deployed Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS) for later retrieval. The system can operate unattended for months.
Specifications
| Size | 115mm x 82mm x 170mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
| Battery | 30 days on built in battery |
| Temperature | -32 to +71°C in operation |
| Environmental | MIL-STD-810 |
| EMC | MIL-STD-461 |
| Output power | Short-range radio: 0.5 W Long-range radio: 10 W |
Capability
- Base, repeater or mobile base functionality
- 1000 m communication range with sensors and 10 km communication between gateways
- USB interface for communication with backbone network
- Encrypted communication (AES-256)
- Data storage and silent mode capacity
- Anti-tampering functionality
- GPS for self-localization
- An external battery, solar panel or fuel cell can also be connected to the Gateway
Key benefits
Collection and storage of all information generated by the system
Configuration in three different modes: Base station, Repeater (acting as a relay), and Mobile base
IP 3G/4G/LAN/Satcom backhaul communication
FLEXNET components
Gateway-S (Short-range Radio Gateway)System & network
ModemSystem & network
