RTR500BC Wireless Base Station or Repeater
- Extends Communication Range for RTR500 Series Loggers
- Designed as a Wireless Base Collector or Repeater
- 150 Meters Line of Sight Transmission Range Between Devices (Base Collector, Loggers or Repeaters
- Multiple Repeaters Can be "Daisy-Chained" to Expand Overall Range of Wireless Network
- Alarm Notifications Are Sent to Email or FTP via SMS
- Compatible with the Free TandD WebStorage Cloud Service for Viewing your Recorded Readings Anywhere, Anytime
A Complete System Requires a Base Collector (RTR500DC, RTR500BC, RTR500BW or RTR500MBS-A) and a RTR500B Series Wireless Data Logger
Overview of the TandD RTR500BC Base Station/Repeater
The TandD RTR500BC base station is part of the RTR500B series of wireless monitoring systems which allows you to mix and match a wide array of wireless data loggers with various base stations and data collectors to meet your needs. The RTR500BC is a USB base station that connects to your PC using a USB cable. In addition to being used as a base station the RTR500BC can be used as a wireless repeater to extend the range of your wireless monitoring system. Data is received from compatible RTR500B/RTR-500 series wireless data loggers (sold separately). Data collected from the loggers can be viewed using the RTR500BC for Windows software and it can also be sent to the free TandD WebStorageService cloud-based service. Setup can be completed through the PC software or by using T&D 500B utility which is a mobile device app. The RTR500B series of devices are an ideal solution for remote monitoring and data collection in a wide variety of applications, such as museums, art galleries, schools, and other commercial properties. A complete system requires one base station and at least one compatible RTR500B or RTR-500 series data logger.
RTR500BC Wireless Base Station or Repeater Specifications
Wireless Communications | RF Power: 7mW Frequency Range: 902 to 928 MHz Range: 150 Meters (500 ft) - Direct and Unobstructed |
Bluetooth Communications | Version: 4.2 Bluetooth Low Energy |
USB Communications | Version: 2.0 with Mini-B Connector |
Optical Communications | Version: Proprietary Protocol |
Serial Communications | Type: RS-232C |
Data Download Time | Wireless Communications: 2 Minutes for about 16,000 Readings |
Communication Protocols | SMTP (POP before SMTP, SMTP-AUTH , SMTP over SSL/TLS, STARTTLS), FTP |
Power | (2) AA Alkaline Batteries AC Adaptor (US Version: AD-06A1 or EU Version: AD-06C1) PoE (IEEE802.3af) |
Battery Life | About 6 Months (When Downloading Full Data Once a Day from 1 Remote Unit with 1 Repeater) |
OS Compatibility | Windows 11, 10, 7 (32 and 64 bit) |
Operating Environment | Temperature: -10°C to 60°C (with External AC Adapter) Humidity: 90% RH or Less (No Dew Condensation) |
Weight | 80 grams |
Dimensions | 96mm x 65.8mm x 24.4m (3.78" x 2.59" x 0.96") Antenna Length: 135mm (5.31") |