Toro Australia

Toro Radio-Master™ RM100, RM200, RM400 and RM500

Toro Radio-Master™ RM100, RM200, RM400 and RM500
Toro Radio-Master™ RM100, RM200, RM400 and RM500


The Radio-Master™ VHF Spread Spectrum data transceiver system has been designed specifically for use with the Micro-Master® range of controllers only. For use in irrigation systems where cable installation cost are high or not appropriate.

Uses VHF to broadcast data

Uses VHF to broadcast data

No telemetry licence needed

No telemetry licence needed

Transceivers come with their own radio address to avoid interference from nearby sites

Transceivers come with their own radio address to avoid interference from nearby sites

Central PC control or stand-alone controller compatible

Central PC control or stand-alone controller compatible

All transceivers fitted with an internal 12 volt 2 amp hour battery

All transceivers fitted with an internal 12 volt 2 amp hour battery

Radio network continually tests the online integrity of all radios and reports results to central log

Radio network continually tests the online integrity of all radios and reports results to central log

Parameters include:- – Field strength (noise and signal levels) – Power supply and standby battery conditions – Ambient temperature – Latch mode of the solenoid coil*

Range

Range

Up to 5 kms depending on the height of antenna above ground, line of sight and obstructions between transmit and receive sites. Can be increased by up to 10 kms if a transceiver acts as a repeater for another unit. (Note: A signal can only be routed through one repeater ie. only two units in the chain)

All units fitted with – On/Off switch to isolate unit – bayonet connection fitting for aerial cable

All units fitted with – On/Off switch to isolate unit – bayonet connection fitting for aerial cable

For use with the Micro Master® 4000, 4500, 4500 Plus and 5000

Connected to the central PC via RS232 to serial port connection. Supplied with 1.5 metres of RS232 cable with connections (RM100 only required if central software is used) Transmits to Slave transceiver (RM200) Can act as a repeater IP55 enclosure Supplied with 240 VAC to 12 VDC 0.5 amp plug pack to charge battery

Requires a RM 105 Stainless steel omni directional aerial (supplied with 5 m of cable) and a RM 104 aerial mounting kit to mount to pole or wall

Dimensions: H 195mm, W 150mm, D 80mm. Allow 50 mm clearance under for cable entry RM200 and RM500 Slave Transceiver

RM200 for use with the Micro Master® 4000, 4500 and 4500 Plus
RM500 for use with the Micro Master® 5000
Connected to the Micro Master® controller via RS485 interface of the controller.

Supplied with 1.0 metre of RS485 cable with connections Transmits to Node transceiver (RM400) Can act as a repeater IP55 enclosure Up to 5 controllers can be connected to the same RM200 using the RS485 interface. (Only one controller communicating at a time)

Requires either a RM 101 (240 VAC to 12 VDC 0.5 amp plug pack) or a RM 103, (12 Volt 4 watt solar panel and mounting kit) to charge the battery
Requires a RM 105 Stainless steel omni directional aerial (supplied with 5 m of cable) and a RM 104 aerial mounting kit to mount to pole or wall

Communicates with RM100 (where installed) Dimensions H 195mm W 150mm D 80mm Allow 50 mm clearance under for cable entry

* Baccara 2 wire latch and Bermad S985, 3 wire latch coils only.
Dimensions
  • Height: 175 mm
  • Width: 215 mm
  • Depth: 80 mm
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