WVC-GS Base Radio
WVC-GS Base Radio
Section titled “WVC-GS Base Radio”The WVC-GS Base Radio is a high-capacity coordinator designed to manage large-scale wireless networks for irrigation and environmental monitoring. It acts as the central hub for up to 500 valve radios and integrates various external sensors and controllers into a unified system.
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”- High Device Capacity: Supports reliable communication with up to 500 WVC-GS Radios.
- RMU Connection: Seamlessly connects with a Loncel RMU for cloud data synchronization and remote management.
- Robust Network Management: Optimized for long-range communication across diverse topographies.
Technical Specifications
Section titled “Technical Specifications”Connectivity
Section titled “Connectivity”- Local Radio Network: Loncel proprietary long-range wireless protocol
- Frequency: 915MHz ISM band
- Antenna: Integrated omnidirectional antenna
- Range: 1km Line-of-Sight to WVC-GS Radios and Repeaters
- Device Capacity: Up to 500 nodes (WVC-GS Radios)
- Uplink: Connection to Loncel RMU
- Interface: RS485 to RMU
Electrical
Section titled “Electrical”- Input Voltage: 5V DC
Mechanical
Section titled “Mechanical”- Enclosure: Industrial-grade, weather-proof housing
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
- Mounting: Compact design for pole mounting.
Application Overview
Section titled “Application Overview”The WVC-GS Base Radio is typically mounted at a central, high-elevation point on a site. It aggregates data from a vast network of WVC-GS Radios and sensors, passing that information to a cellular gateway for cloud-based monitoring and command execution via the Loncel platform.