The Advanced Multi-Layer Communication Protocol RF G5 SYSTEM
Following the tradition of the well-known family of TALGIL’s RF Units, the Multi-layer communication protocol RF G5 Fast system, offers a perfect solution for controlling distributed irrigation systems, when using cable is impossible or undesirable. The new mode, RF G5 FAST, arrives with a new communication protocol, advanced properties, new features, new tools, professional PC software, and smartphone applications for programming, Monitoring, Analyzing, and troubleshooting.
General Features
Low power consumption: For energy-saving purposes, the outputs activated by the system are pulse-latching.
- ROUTERS, RTU with Analog inputs, SDI, or LIN cards are energized by solar cells or power supply with 12V DC rechargeable battery.
Frequency: Automatic selection of the suitable frequency.
- Automatic selection of the most suitable routing option.
- Change the frequency Automatically when detecting a problem.
- License exempt. No licensing is required.
Communication: Supported by the DREAM 2 and SAPIR 2 irrigation controllers with a Baud rate of 115200 Bits per second.
- Supports up to 500 RTUs in one system. No need to configure virtual interfaces.
- Asynchronous communication - The RF units send data only when there is a change. This feature reduces the traffic in the air. As a result, the Duty cycle remains low.
- Low transmission energy of 10 milliwatts.
- To assure information integrity, each communication gets a confirmation signal, and retries follow failure.
- Bidirectional communication between the RTUs and the Master unit enables activating remote outputs and reading the RTU status, settings, digital inputs, Analog inputs, Flow, accumulation, and more.
- OTA - Upgrading the RTUs firmware version Over The Air.
Routing mechanism: Every unit can be used as a ROUTER to help another RTU join the network. Set up a router by pressing the ROUTER button or remotely by the Radio Modem and ToolBox app.
- Distance: Under good conditions, the distance between two units in the communication chain can reach a distance of 2.5 km.
- It covers an area of up to 25 km by multiplying up to 10 times ROUTERS for others.
- RTUs: Local I/O test mode in RTU Modular, ECO, and I/O 8/4 LIN card.
- Automatic shutdown of outputs on communication loss and automatic recovery when communication is regained.
- Onboard LEDs and Sound describes the RF communication, Hardware status, Charging, and Battery status.
- Reporting RTU low battery voltage.
- Configurable wakeup signals.
- Diagnostic RF sniffer tool/Radio Modem to monitor the Radio signals and analyze them for troubleshooting.
- Professional PC software and smartphone application for programming, Monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Programmable RF units grant flexibility to meet the requirements in the field.
Variety of RF RTU types:
Modular RTU - Modular structure allows operation of up to 8 Outputs and Reading up to 8 Digital Inputs or 4 Digital and 1 Analog Input. In addition, it supports a variety of LIN Cards to expand the number of outputs, digital inputs, analog inputs, and SDI values. Special sensors such as Water pH EC and THD can be used.
RTU ECO - Economic RTU with up to 2 Output, 2 Digital Inputs, and 2 Analog inputs.
RTU 4 ANA - Reads up to 4 standard analog sensors (4-20mA/0-5V) with a 12-bit Resolution.
RTU SDI - Reads a maximum of 64 values from up to 10 SDI sensors.
Radio Modem - Used as a Sniffer for troubleshooting. In addition, it is used for Programming the RTUs over the air.
Workbench - Professional PC software for Programming.
TreeView - Professional PC software for Troubleshooting.
Talgil ToolBox - is a professional smartphone application for programming.