STS4 WIRELESS BASE STATION

Description

The STS4 Wireless Base Station (STS4-WBS) is the central communication hub between the user’s PC running STS-LIVE and all other STS4 components. 

Features

  • Generates both wireless and wired Local Area Networks (LANs)
  • Battery powered for easy placement between PC and STS4 Nodes in field
  • Supports up to 128 STS4 Nodes
  • Optional support for STS4 Automatic Load Position Tracker (ALPT)
  • Multiple STS4-WBS units can be linked for larger projects.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODELSTS4-WBS-AC000STS4-WBS-AC900STS4-WBS-AC024Control Unit Ethernet CommunicationAP10/100 Base-T, +24 Vdc Proprietary (Passive) Power-Over-Ethernet (Connection to Access Point)POE10/100 Base-T, +24 Vdc Proprietary (Passive) Power-Over-Ethernet (Alternative Connection)PC10/100 Base-T (Connection to PC)Control Unit PowerLi-Ion Battery+10.8 Vdc (Nominal), 8.7 Ah, 93 WhDC Supply+24 Vdc @ 2.0 Amp (max for charging)Access PointTypeDual Band Wireless Access Point2.4 GHz WirelessIEEE 802.11b/g/n, 27 dBmAccess Point Mode (wirelessly connect STS4 hardware and PC)5.0 GHz WirelessIEEE 802.11a/n/ac, 27 dBmBridge Mode (wirelessly connect between multiple STS4-WBS)ALPT TransceiverRadio Frequencyn/a900-928 MHz2.400 – 2.483 GHzRange1n/a4 miles (6.5 km)2.5 miles (4 km)Typical Power ConsumptionTypical Power Consumption (AP + ALPT)5.1 W5.8 W5.4 WEstimated Operating Time218 Hours16 Hours17 HoursPhysicalAssembled Size (W x L x H)24 x 24 x 42 in (610 x 610 x 1220 mm)Assembled Weight10.5 lbs (4.76 kg)Operating Temperature-20 °C to +60 °C

1 The stated range is based on line-of-sight.  Range will be reduced with physical interference within the line-of-sight. 2 The estimated time is based on a new battery operating at room temperature, time will vary slightly depending on actual conditions.