Custom Super LoRa Series of Network & Serial Radio Supplier, Suppliers

Smart, secure, industry-leading speed licensed point-to-multipoint SCADA communications for industrial monitoring and control for the electricity, water, oil and gas industries

Product Description

Key Features
High Capacity

To meet the growing number of data-intensive applications in the SCADA environment, the Super-LoRa provides data rates of up to 216 kbit/s in 50 kHz licensed channels.

Secure

With its defense in depth approach, including AES encryption, authentication, address filtering and user access control including RADIUS, the Super-LoRa protects against vulnerabilities and malicious attacks.

Future-Proof

The Super-LoRa supports multiple serial and Ethernet interfaces in a single, compact form factor, and is standards-based for long term incorporation into SCADA networks while protecting the legacy investment in serial devices.

Advanced L2 / L3 Capabilities

Selectable L2 Bridge or L3 Router modes, with VLAN, advanced QoS, filtering and IP header and payload compression attributes to support narrow bandwidth channels and mission critical traffic while meeting increasing security and IP network policy requirements. Advanced payload and Ethernet / IP / TCP / UDP header compression.

Adaptable

The Super-LoRa integrates into a range of network topologies, with each unit configurable as a master station, repeater or remote station; connect multiple RTUs / PLCs to a single radio.

Flexible Interfaces

The data interfaces can be configured for serial or Ethernet operation; a range of options are supported, including two serial and two Ethernet, one serial and three Ethernet, or four Ethernet ports. Support for NMEA GPS receiver option.

Link Efficiency

Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) and forward error correction maintains the integrity of the wireless connection while an effective channel access scheme and IP routing ensures efficient transfer of data across the Super-LoRa network.

Reliable & Robust

The Super-LoRa requires no manual component tuning and maintains its high-power output and performance over a wide temperature range.

Easily Managed

An easy-to-use GUI supports local element management via HTTPS and remote element management over the air and SNMP support allows network-wide monitoring and control via a variety of supported third party network management systems.

The Super-LoRa in Brief
  • Frequency bands of 135 – 175, 215 – 240, 400 – 520, 757 – 758, 787 – 788, 896 – 902 and 928 – 960 MHz
  • RS-232 and IEEE 802.3 protocols with multiple port options
  • Software selectable 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 25 kHz, 30 kHz and 50 kHz channel sizes
  • Full and half duplex operation (Single or dual frequency)
  • Gross data rates greater than 200 kbit/s
  • 256, 192 or 128bit AES encryption
  • Adaptive Coding and Modulation: QPSK to 64 QAM
  • Advanced forward error correction
  • Ethernet and IP / TCP / UDP header compression (ROHC) and payload compression
  • Software selectable dual / single antenna port operation
  • Transparent to all common SCADA protocols
  • Dedicated alarm port & Protected master/remote station options
  • Power optimized option & Radio GPS coordinates
  • -40 to +70 °C operational temperature
  • Dimensions: 210 mm (W) x 130 mm (D) x 41.5 mm (H)
  • FCC and IC standards compliant
  • Seamlessly integrates with compatible point-to-point radio
Super-LoRa Applications
  • Electricity Grid: Distribution automation control and protection in MV / HV distribution / transmission
  • Smart Grid: Concentrator communications and GPRS replacement
  • Oil & Gas: Production metering, lift pump automation
  • AMI / AMR: High density data concentrator backhauls
  • Renewables: Wind farm, tidal, hydro automation
  • Water and Wastewater: Flow, level, pressure modulation automation and pump status
Technical Specifications
GENERAL
NETWORK TOPOLOGY Point-to-multipoint (PMP), Master, Remote, Repeater
NETWORK INTEGRATION Serial and Ethernet (router or bridge mode)
PROTOCOLS
ETHERNET IEEE802.3, 802.1d/q/p
SERIAL Legacy RS-232 transport
WIRELESS Proprietary
SCADA Transparent to all common SCADA protocols such as Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3 or similar
RADIO FREQ BAND TUNING RANGE TUNE STEP
FREQUENCY RANGE 150 MHz 135 – 175 MHz 0.625 kHz
230 MHz 215 – 240 MHz 0.625 kHz
400 MHz 400 – 470 MHz 6.25 kHz
(Note 4) 450 MHz 450 – 520 MHz 6.25 kHz
(Note 4) 700 MHz 757 – 758 & 787 – 788 MHz 6.25 kHz
(Note 5) 896 MHz 896 – 902 MHz 6.25 kHz
(Note 5) 928 MHz 928 – 960 MHz 6.25 kHz
CHANNEL SIZE 12.5kHz, 15kHz, 25kHz, 30kHz and 50kHz software selectable
DUPLEX Single frequency half-duplex, Dual frequency half-duplex, Dual frequency full-duplex
FREQUENCY STABILITY ± 0.5 ppm
FREQUENCY AGING < 1 ppm / annum
TRANSMITTER
MAX PEAK ENVELOPE POWER (PEP) 10.0 W (+40 dBm)
AVERAGE POWER OUTPUT 64 QAM: 0.01–2.5W (+10 to +34dBm, in 1dB steps)
16 QAM: 0.01–3.2W (+10 to +35dBm, in 1dB steps)
QPSK: 0.01–5.0W (+10 to +37dBm, in 1dB steps)
4-CPFSK: 0.01–10.0W (+10 to +40dBm, in 1dB steps) (Note 2)
ADJACENT CHANNEL POWER < –60 dBc
TRANSIENT ADJACENT CHANNEL POWER < –60 dBc
SPURIOUS EMISSIONS < –37 dBm
ATTACK TIME < 1.5 ms
RELEASE TIME < 0.5 ms
DATA TURNAROUND TIME < 2 ms
EMISSION DESIGNATOR SUFFIX QPSK G1D, QAM D1D
RECEIVER 12.5 kHz 25 kHz 50 kHz
SENSITIVITY (BER < 10-6) max coded 64 QAM –103 dBm –99 dBm –96 dBm
max coded 16 QAM –110 dBm –107 dBm –104 dBm
max coded QPSK –115 dBm –112 dBm –109 dBm
max coded 4-CPFSK –113 dBm –110 dBm –107 dBm
ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY (Note 1) > –47 dBm [> 48 dB] > –37 dBm [> 58 dB] > –37 dBm [> 58 dB]
CO-CHANNEL REJECTION (max coded QPSK) > –10 dB
CO-CHANNEL REJECTION (max coded 64 QAM) > –20 dB
INTERMODULATION RESPONSE REJECTION > –35 dBm [> 60 dB Note 1]
BLOCKING OR DESENSITISATION > –17 dBm [> 78 dB Note 1]
SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION > –32 dBm [> 63 dB Note 1]
MODEM 12.5 kHz (Note 3) 15 kHz 25 kHz 30 kHz 50 kHz
BAND 220, 400, 450 700, 896, 928 135 220 220, 400, 450, 700, 896, 928 135 135, 220, 400, 700, 896, 928
64 QAM 54 kbit/s 60 kbit/s 54 kbit/s 60 kbit/s 96 kbit/s 120 kbit/s 96 kbit/s 216 kbit/s 240 kbit/s
16 QAM 36 kbit/s 40 kbit/s 36 kbit/s 40 kbit/s 64 kbit/s 80 kbit/s 64 kbit/s 144 kbit/s 160 kbit/s
QPSK 18 kbit/s 20 kbit/s 18 kbit/s 20 kbit/s 32 kbit/s 40 kbit/s 32 kbit/s 72 kbit/s 80 kbit/s
4-CPFSK 9.6 kbit/s 9.6 kbit/s 9.6 kbit/s 9.6 kbit/s 19.2 kbit/s 19.2 kbit/s 19.2 kbit/s 38.4 kbit/s 38.4 kbit/s
OCC BW 10.7 kHz 12.0 kHz 10.7 kHz 12.0 kHz 19.8 kHz 24.5 kHz 19.8 kHz 43.0 kHz 48.0 kHz
FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION Variable Reed Solomon plus convolutional code
ADAPTIVE BURST SUPPORT Adaptive Coding and Modulation
SECURITY
DATA ENCRYPTION 256, 192 or 128 bit AES
DATA AUTHENTICATION CCM
INTERFACES
ETHERNET 2, 3 or 4 port RJ45 10/100Base-T switch (specified at order)
SERIAL 2, 1 or 0 port RJ45 RS-232 (specified at order); Additional RS-232/RS-485 port via USB converter (optional)
MANAGEMENT 1 x USB micro type B (device port), 1 x USB standard type A (host port), 1 x Alarm port RJ45
ANTENNA 2 x TNC 50-ohm female; Software selectable single or dual port operation
LEDs Status: OK, MODE, AUX, TX, RX; Diagnostics: RSSI, traffic port status
TEST BUTTON Toggles LEDs between diagnostics / status
PRODUCT OPTIONS
DATA PORT CONFIGURATION 2 x Ethernet ports + 2 serial ports, 3 x Ethernet ports + 1 serial port, 4 x Ethernet ports
POWER OPTIMIZED Providing optimized power and sleep mode
PROTECTED STATION Providing hot-swappable/hot-standby redundant hardware switching (13.8VDC or 48VDC)
GPS RECEIVER Support for NMEA GPS receiver with radio coordinates
POWER
INPUT VOLTAGE 10 – 30VDC (13.8V nominal)
RECEIVE All bands < 3W (217mA at 13.8VDC) active; < 2W (145mA at 13.8VDC) idle; < 0.5W (36mA at 13.8VDC) sleep
TRANSMIT 135 and 220 MHz < 26W (1884mA at 13.8VDC)
400, 450, 700, 896, 928 MHz < 28W (2028mA at 13.8VDC)
MECHANICAL
DIMENSIONS 210 mm (W) x 130 mm (D) x 41.5 mm (H) / 8.27” (W) x 5.12” (D) x 1.63” (H)
WEIGHT 1.25 kg (2.81 lbs)
MOUNTING Wall, Rack or DIN rail
ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATING TEMPERATURE –40 to +70 °C (–40 to +158 °F)
HUMIDITY Maximum 95 % non-condensing
MANAGEMENT & DIAGNOSTICS
LOCAL ELEMENT Web server with full control / diagnostics; Partial diagnostics via LEDs and test button; Software upgrade from PC or USB flash drive
REMOTE ELEMENT Over-the-air remote element management with control / diagnostics; Network software upgrade over-the-air
NETWORK SNMPv2 and SNMPv3 security support for integration with external network management systems
COMPLIANCE
RF FCC CFR47 Part 24 / 27 / 90 / 101, IC RSS 119 / RSS 134
BAND FCC ID: IC:
135 UIPSQ135M150 6772A-SQ135M150
220 UIPSQ215M141 6772A-SQ215M141
400 UIPSQ400M1311 6772A-SQ400M1311
450 UIPSQ450M140 N/A
700 UIPSQ757M160 N/A
896 UIPSQ896M141 6772A-SQ896M141
928 UIPSQ928M141 6772A-SQ928M141
EMC FCC CFR47 Part 15, EN 301 489-5, ICES-003
SAFETY EN 60950, Class 1 division 2 for hazardous locations
ENVIRONMENTAL ETS 300 019 Class 3.4, IEEE 1613 Class 2, IEC 61850-3, Ingress Protection IP51
Notes:
1. The receiver figures are shown in typical fixed jamming dBm values and dB values [in brackets] relative to the sensitivity. Relative values are given for QPSK modulation and max coded FEC. Refer to the User Manual for a complete list of modulation and coding levels.
2. Please consult for availability.
3. The gross data rate for the 12.5 kHz channel size varies with regulatory compliance.
4. The 450 MHz and 700 MHz bands are only available for FCC.
5. The receive tuning range is specified. The transmit tuning range is 896 - 960 MHz.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q What is the maximum data rate supported by the Super-LoRa?

The Super-LoRa provides high-capacity data rates of up to 216 kbit/s in 50 kHz licensed channels, designed to meet the demands of data-intensive SCADA applications.

Q What security features does the Super-LoRa offer?

It features a defense-in-depth approach, including 128, 192, or 256-bit AES encryption, CCM data authentication, address filtering, and user access control via RADIUS to protect against vulnerabilities and malicious attacks.

Q In which industries can the Super-LoRa be applied?

It is ideal for electricity grids (distribution automation), smart grids, oil & gas (production metering), AMI/AMR high-density concentrators, renewables (wind/hydro automation), and water/wastewater systems.

Q What frequency bands does the Super-LoRa operate on?

It supports multiple frequency bands ranging from 135 MHz to 960 MHz, including 135–175 MHz, 215–240 MHz, 400–520 MHz, 757–788 MHz, and 896–960 MHz.

Q Does the Super-LoRa support both serial and Ethernet interfaces?

Yes, it supports multiple serial (RS-232) and Ethernet ports in a single compact form factor, with flexible configurations like 2 serial + 2 Ethernet, 1 serial + 3 Ethernet, or 4 Ethernet ports.

Q How is the Super-LoRa network managed?

It features an easy-to-use HTTPS GUI for local element management, supports over-the-air remote management, and integrates with third-party network management systems via SNMPv2/v3.

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