
2904909
SKU
PHX2904909
MPN
RAD-868-IFS
Weight
0.187 kg
Series RAD
RAD-868-IFS - Wireless module
Radioline - 868 MHz wireless transceiver with RS-232/RS-485 interface, can be extended with I/O modules, RSMA (female) antenna connection, point-to-point, star, and mesh networks up to 99 stations, range of up to 20 km (with a clear line of sight), for use in Europe
- License-free 868 MHz frequency band
- Particularly suitable for non-time-critical signal transmission over large distances with obstacles
- Range of several kilometers thanks to adjustable data rates for the wireless interface
- Quick and easy startup without programming
- High degree of reliability due to Trusted Wireless 2.0 technology (AES encryption, frequency hopping method, and coexistence management)
- Mesh networks of up to 99 devices
- Integrated RS-232/RS-485 interface
- Modular extension with up to 32 I/O extension modules supported
- Extended temperature range of -40 °C … +70 °C
- Approved for use in zone 2
Technical Specifications
Utilization restriction
| CCCex note | Use in potentially explosive areas is not permitted in China. |
Product properties
| Application | I/O |
| Application | RS-232 |
| Application | RS-485 |
| Operating mode | I/O data (Default setting, configuration via thumbwheel) |
| Operating mode | Serial data (Activation and configuration via PSI-CONF software) |
| Operating mode | PLC/Modbus RTU mode (Activation and configuration via PSI-CONF software) |
| Operating mode | PLC / Modbus RTU dual mode (Activation and configuration via PSI-CONF software) |
| MTTF | 729 Years (SN 29500 standard, temperature 25°C, operating cycle 21%) |
| MTTF | 331 Years (SN 29500 standard, temperature 40°C, operating cycle 34.25%) |
| MTTF | 131 Years (SN 29500 standard, temperature 40°C, operating cycle 100%) |
Insulation characteristics
| Overvoltage category | II |
| Degree of pollution | 2 |
Electrical properties
| Rated Insulation Voltage | 60 V (In accordance with EN/IEC 60079-7) |
| Maximum power dissipation for nominal condition | 1.56 W |
| Transient surge protection | Yes |
System limits
| Designation | Wireless module |
| Number of supported devices | ≤ 99 (per wireless network) |
| Number of possible extension modules | ≤ 32 (per wireless module) |
| Designation | Wireless network |
| Number of supported devices | ≤ 99 (I/O extension modules per wireless network, serial interfaces deactivated) |
| Number of supported devices | 0 (no I/O extension modules can be used) |
| Number of supported devices | ≤ 99 (I/O extension modules per wireless network, access to extension modules via Modbus RTU protocol) |
Supply
| Supply Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Supply Voltage Range | 19.2 V DC ... 30.5 V DC |
| Max. current consumption | ≤ 65 mA (at 24 V DC, at 25 °C, stand-alone) |
| Max. current consumption | ≤ 6 A (at 24 V DC, with DIN rail connector at full capacity) |
Digital
| Output name | RF link relay output |
| Number of Outputs | 1 |
| Contact switching type | Changeover contact |
| Contact Material | PdRu, gold-plated |
| Maximum Switching Voltage | 30 V AC |
| Maximum Switching Voltage | 60 V DC |
| Max. switching current | 500 mA |
| Electrical service life | 5x 105 switching cycles with 0.5 A at 30 V DC |
Analog
| Output name | RSSI voltage output |
| Number of Outputs | 1 |
| Voltage output signal | 0 V ... 3 V |
Connection data
| Connection Method | Screw connection |
| Stripping length | 7 mm |
| Conductor cross section, rigid min. | 0.2 mm² |
| Conductor cross section, rigid max. | 2.5 mm² |
| Conductor cross section flexible min. | 0.2 mm² |
| Conductor cross section flexible max. | 2.5 mm² |
| Conductor cross section AWG min. | 24 |
| Conductor cross section AWG max. | 14 |
Wireless
| Range | ± 20 km (The range may be considerably above or below that stated, and depends on the environment, antenna technology, and the product used) |
Serial: RS-232
| Data rate | 300 bps / 600 bps / 1.2 kbps / 2.4 kbps / 4.8 kbps / 9.6 kbps / 19.2 kbps / 38.4 kbps / 57.6 kbps / 93.75 kbps / 115.2 kbps |
| Connection Method | COMBICON plug-in screw terminal block |
| Connection technology | 3-conductor |
| Transmission length | ≤ 15 m |
Serial: RS-485
| Data rate | 300 bps / 600 bps / 1.2 kbps / 2.4 kbps / 4.8 kbps / 9.6 kbps / 19.2 kbps / 38.4 kbps / 57.6 kbps / 93.75 kbps / 115.2 kbps |
| Connection Method | COMBICON plug-in screw terminal block |
| Connection technology | 2-conductor |
| Transmission length | ≤ 1200 m |
| Termination resistor | 390 Ω (switchable via DIP switches) |
| Termination resistor | 150 Ω (switchable via DIP switches) |
| Termination resistor | 390 Ω (switchable via DIP switches) |
Serial: Configuration interface
| Connection Method | S-PORT (socket) |
Wireless
| Interface description | Trusted Wireless |
| Direction | Bi-directional |
| Frequency | 868 MHz |
| Frequency Range | 869.4 MHz ... 869.65 MHz |
| Channel distance | 30 kHz (Depending on the network structure and the data transmission rate) |
| Number of channel groups | 14 |
| Transmit capacity, minimum | 16 dBm |
| Transmit capacity, maximum | ≤ 27 dBm (500 mW, default setting, adjustable) |
| Data rate | 1.2 kbps (adjustable) |
| Data rate | 9.6 kbps (Default setting, adjustable) |
| Data rate | 19.2 kbps (adjustable) |
| Data rate | 60 kbps (adjustable) |
| Data rate | 120 kbps (adjustable) |
| Minimum receiver sensitivity | -122 dBm (1.2 kbps) |
| Minimum receiver sensitivity | -114 dBm (9.6 kbps) |
| Minimum receiver sensitivity | -111 dBm (19.2 kbps) |
| Minimum receiver sensitivity | -104 dBm (60 kbps) |
| Minimum receiver sensitivity | -103 dBm (120 kbps) |
| Antenna Connection Method | RSMA (female) |
| Security | 128-bit data encryption |
Functions
| Wireless licenses | Europe, additional countries in the e-shop |
Wireless
| Frequency band | 868 MHz |
| Wireless Standard | Trusted Wireless |
Signaling
| Status display | Green LED (supply voltage, PWR) |
| Status display | Green LED (bus communication, DAT) |
| Status display | Red LED (periphery error, ERR) |
| Status display | 3x green, 1x yellow LED (LED bar graph receive quality, RSSI) |
| Status display | Green LED (receive data, RX) |
| Status display | Green LED (transmit data, TX) |
Dimensions
| Width | 17.5 mm |
| Height | 116 mm |
| Depth | 114.5 mm |
Material specifications
| Color (Housing) | gray (RAL 7042) |
| Material (Housing) | PA 6.6-FR |
| Flammability rating according to UL 94 | V0 |
Ambient conditions
| Degree of Protection | IP20 |
| Ambient Temperature (Operation) | -40 °C ... 70 °C (>55°C derating, see technical documentation) |
| Ambient Temperature (Operation) | -40 °F ... 158 °F (>131°F derating, see technical documentation) |
| Ambient temperature (storage/transport) | -40 °C ... 85 °C |
| Ambient temperature (storage/transport) | -40 °F ... 185 °F |
| Altitude | 2000 m |
| Permissible humidity (operation) | 20 % ... 85 % |
| Permissible humidity (storage/transport) | 20 % ... 85 % |
| Shock | 16g, 11 ms |
| Vibration (Operation) | in accordance with IEC 60068-2-6: 5g, 10 Hz ... 150 Hz |
CE
| Certificate | CE-compliant |
UKCA
| Certificate | UKCA-compliant |
ATEX
| Identification | II 3 G Ex ec nC IIC T4 Gc |
| Certificate | IBExU 15 ATEX B008 X |
| Note | Please follow the special installation instructions in the documentation! |
IECEx
| Identification | Ex ec nC IIC T4 Gc |
| Certificate | IECEx IBE 13.0019X |
Wireless approval, Europe
| Note | RED 2014/53/EU |
Wireless approval South Africa, ICASA
| Note | TA-2016/1836 |
Wireless approval United Arab Emirates, TRA
| Certificate | ER48068 |
Wireless approval Morocco, ANRT
| Certificate | MR 15938 ANRT 2018 |
Corrosive gas test
| Identification | ISA-S71.04-1985 G3 Harsh Group A |
EMC data
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Conformance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU |
Electrostatic discharge
| Standards/regulations | EN 61000-4-2 |
| Contact discharge | ± 6 kV (Test Level 3) |
| Discharge in air | ± 8 kV (Test Level 3) |
| Indirect discharge | ± 6 kV |
| Comments | Criterion B |
Electromagnetic HF field
| Standards/regulations | EN 61000-4-3 |
| Frequency Range | 26 MHz ... 3 GHz (Test Level 3) |
| Field intensity | 10 V/m |
| Comments | Criterion A |
Fast transients (burst)
| Standards/regulations | EN 61000-4-4 |
| Input | ± 2 kV (Test Level 3) |
| Signal | ± 2 kV |
| Comments | Criterion B |
Surge current load (surge)
| Standards/regulations | EN 61000-4-5 |
| Input | ± 0.5 kV (symmetrical) |
| Input | ± 1 kV (asymmetrical) |
| Signal | ± 1 kV (asymmetrical) |
| Comments | Criterion B |
Conducted interference
| Standards/regulations | EN 61000-4-6 |
| Frequency Range | 0.15 MHz ... 80 MHz |
| Comments | Criterion A |
| Voltage | 10 V |
Emitted interference
| Emitted radio interference in acc. with EN 55011 | EN 55016-2-3 Class A industrial applications |
Criteria
| Criterion A | Normal operating behavior within the specified limits. |
| Criterion B | Temporary impairment to operational behavior that is corrected by the device itself. |
Standards and Regulations
| Standard designation | Ex Directive (ATEX) |
| Standards/specifications | EN 60079-0 |
| Standard designation | Ex Directive (ATEX) |
| Standards/specifications | EN 60079-15 |
| Standards/specifications | EN 300220 |
| Standards/specifications | EN 61000-6-4 |
| Standards/specifications | EN 61000-6-2 |
| Standards/specifications | EN 50371 |
| Standards/specifications | EN 60950-1 |
Mounting
| Mounting Type | DIN rail mounting |
| Assembly instructions | on standard DIN rail NS 35 in accordance with EN 60715 |
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| Pack Size | 1 |
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