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MESH RIDER®RADIO – 5150-5875 MHz – DATASHEET

Mesh Rider® Radio Platform

Mesh Rider® Radio provides resilient, low latency, long-range, high-throughput links to implement industrial-grade private wireless mobile mesh Networks.

5.5 GHz Band

The 5 GHz/WiFi band has been globally harmonized for license free use, making it a popular choice for many use cases. In urban areas, the interference issues affect the performance. Smart Radio employs special Mesh Rider features to help with interference mitigation. At 5 GHz, the Fresnel Zone diameter is smaller, and the antennas are smaller. For UAS/Drone use cases the Mesh Rider® Radio has been field proven to achieve more than 10 Km (6 miles) range while transmitting HD Video and C&C data. For Ground Robotics/Wearable use cases, more than 3 Km (2 mile) range has been field tested. This is the only license-free band in Europe that allows 30 dBm of RF power to achieve long-range. Please note that the RM-5500 is NOT compatible with the RM-5800 model.

Key Features

Low SWaP
Performance RF
Fast Integration
Long Range
Mobile Mesh
Mesh
Frequency Flexibility
С&C + Video
C&C + Video
Affordable
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Mesh Rider®

A small, high performance mesh radio designed for unmanned systems. The Embedded Smart Radio is a robust radio incorporating all the benefits of Mesh Rider in a SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) optimized form factor.

Common Integrations

Unmanned Aerial System
Drones/UAVs
UGVs
AMRs
Mobile Robotics
PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
Protocol CompatibilityFully compatible with Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b,g,n)
Wearable/OEM:
Max Operating Range
Operating Range with Embedded Antennas
in the backpack (Indicative): 300 Meters (1,000 feet)

Operating Range with 3 dBi Attached Antennas in the
backpack (Indicative): 1.4 Km (4,600 feet)

Unobstructed Operating Range with 3 dBi Attached
Antenna (Indicative): >10 Km (>6 miles)
Over the Air Data
Encryption
128-bit AES (Full throughput)
256-bit AES (12 Mbps max throughput)
Operating ModesWiFi Radio: AP, Client
Mesh Rider Radio: Mesh, WDS AP, WDS Client
Bridged or Internet Gateway with NAT
Command & Control
Channel
Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Channel (URLLC). Latency 3-30 ms
Video Channel Optimized video streaming with Unicast and Multicast transmission
Spectrum ScanAutomatic spectrum scan on boot up
Mesh Automatic Transmit
Power Control
Intelligently adjusts Tx output power based on signal strength. Allows
the device to be utilized in a dispersed and dynamic mesh.
RF SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range5150-5895 MHz
Max RF Power at SMA port
(Software control)
Each radio individually
calibrated
1W (30 dBm) @ MCS 0,8

0.8W (29 dBm) @ MCS 3,11

0.4W (26 dBm) @ MCS 5,13

250mW (24 dBm) @MCS 7,15
Channel Sizes
(Software Selectable)
3, 5, 10, 20 MHz
Radio Data RateAuto adapting Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS0-15)
Antenna Signal Strength-25 to -85 dBm (Recommended), Absolute Maximum= +12 dBm
Wearable & OEM: Receiver LNA Gain >20 dB
RF Power Control In 1 dBm steps, Tolerance ±1 dBm
Automatic Transmit Power
Control (ATPC)
Intelligently adjusts the transmit power for very close range
operation
Integrated Antenna Port
Protection
Able to withstand open port, >10 KV (contact) and >15KV
(open air discharge) as per IEC-61000-4-2
Wireless Error Correction FEC, ARQ
Spectrum ScanAutomatic spectrum scan on boot up.
WIFI HOTSPOT RF SPECIFICATIONS (APPLICABLE TO WEARABLE & OEM MODELS ONLY)
WiFi StandardIEEE 802.11n, 2x2 MIMO
Frequency Range2400-2482 MHz
RF Power Output (Typ)
50 mW (17 dBm) EIRP
Channel Size20 MHz
Radio Data RateAuto adapting Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS 0-15)
Antenna Signal Strength-25 to -85 dBm (Recommended), Absolute Maximum= +12 dBm
Wearable & OEM: Receiver LNA Gain >20 dB
RF Power Control In 1 dBm steps, Tolerance ±1 dBm
Wireless Error Correction FEC, ARQ
NETWORKING SPECIFICATIONS
Mesh RouterSelf-Forming/Self-Healing, Peer to Peer
Custom Software Package
Manager
Image Builder, OPKG, ipk
Radio ManagementWeb GUI (HTTPs), SSH, SNMP and JSON-RPC
Access controlPassword, MAC, IP, Port filtering
Supported Protocols IPv6, QoS, DNS, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, NTP, DHCP
Software UpgradeOver the air software upgrade supported
ADDITIONAL MESH RIDER RF SPECIFICATIONS
Radio Data Rates (Dynamic Link Auto Adaptation)MCS15 = 64QAM (5/6)
MCS14 = 64 QAM (3/4)
MCS13 = 64 QAM (2/3)
MCS12 = 16QAM (3/4)
MCS11 = 16QAM (1/2)
MCS10 = QPSK (3/4)
MCS9 = QPSK (1/2)
MCS8 = BPSK (1/2)
MCS7 = 64QAM (5/6)
MCS6 = 64 QAM (3/4)
MCS5 = 64 QAM (2/3)
MCS4 = 16QAM (3/4)
MCS3 = 16QAM (1/2)
MCS2 = QPSK (3/4)
MCS1 = QPSK (1/2)
MCS0 = BPSK (1/2)
Rx Sensitivity (3 MHz Channel BW)-100 dBm @ MCS 0
-97 dBm @ MCS 1
-95 dBm @ MCS 2
-92 dBm @ MCS 3
-87 dBm @ MCS 4
-85 dBm @ MCS 5
-82 dBm @ MCS 6
-79 dBm @ MCS 7
-97 dBm @ MCS 8
-93 dBm @ MCS 9
-91 dBm @ MCS 10
-88 dBm @ MCS 11
-84 dBm @ MCS 12
-80 dBm @ MCS 13
-79 dBm @ MCS 14
-78 dBm @ MCS 15
Rx Sensitivity (5 MHz Channel BW)-98 dBm @ MCS 0
-95 dBm @ MCS 1
-93 dBm @ MCS 2
-90 dBm @ MCS 3
-85 dBm @ MCS 4
-83 dBm @ MCS 5
-80 dBm @ MCS 6
-77 dBm @ MCS 7
-95 dBm @ MCS 8
-91 dBm @ MCS 9
-89 dBm @ MCS 10
-85 dBm @ MCS 11
-82 dBm @ MCS 12
-78 dBm @ MCS 13
-77 dBm @ MCS 14
-76 dBm @ MCS 15
Rx Sensitivity (10 MHz Channel BW)-96 dBm @ MCS 0
-93 dBm @ MCS 1
-91 dBm @ MCS 2
-88 dBm @ MCS 3
-83 dBm @ MCS 4
-81 dBm @ MCS 5
-78 dBm @ MCS 6
75 dBm @ MCS 7
-93 dBm @ MCS 8
-89 dBm @ MCS 9
-87 dBm @ MCS 10
-84 dBm @ MCS 11
-80 dBm @ MCS 12
-76 dBm @ MCS 13
-75 dBm @ MCS 14
-74 dBm @ MCS 15
Rx Sensitivity (20 MHz Channel BW)
-93 dBm @ MCS 0
-90 dBm @ MCS 1
-88 dBm @ MCS 2
-85 dBm @ MCS 3
-80 dBm @ MCS 4
-78 dBm @ MCS 5
-75 dBm @ MCS 6
-72 dBm @ MCS 7
-90 dBm @ MCS 8
-86 dBm @ MCS 9
-84 dBm @ MCS 10
-81 dBm @ MCS 11
-77 dBm @ MCS 12
-73 dBm @ MCS 13
-72 dBm @ MCS 14
-70 dBm @ MCS 15
Receive Adjacent Channel
Rejection (ACRR)
>34 dB @ MCS0 for 20 MHz channel (Typ)
Receive Noise Figure +4 dB
Receive Alternate Chanel
Rejection (ALCR)
-28 dBr (Fc ± ChBW)
Transmitter Spurious
Emission Suppression
-40 dBc
Frequency Accuracy±10 ppm max over life
REGULATORY INFORMATION
J/F-12 Certification11929 (NTIA DD1494 available upon request)
FCC ID2AG87RM-5500
Industry Canada (IC) 21411-RM5500
CE Fully Certified
Regulatory RequirementsDesigned and verified to meet various regulatory requirements. Formal
testing and approval are required for the Integrator’s antenna type.
The integrator is responsible for obtaining all regulatory approvals in target markets for the finished product.
RoHS/WEEE ComplianceYes. 100% Recyclable/Biodegradable packaging
MESH RIDER RADIO PLATFORM - 5150-5875 MHz
Form FactorsOEMWearable
Model CodeRM-5500-2K-XO (Industrial)

RM-5500-2K-XW (Industrial)

RM-5500-2K-XWE (does not include internal Mesh Rider antennas, Altimeter and GPS
functionalities, Industrial)
Dimensions127 x 63 x 13 mm
130 x 75 x 23 mm
Weight125 grams (OEM)245 grams (Wearable)
Operating Voltage6 ~ 24V, USB-PD compliant
6 ~ 24V, USB-PD compliant
Host InterfacesUSB-Dev, Ethernet (100 Base-T), 1x UART (3.3V), USB-Host, and
1x GPIO port (2.62V)
USB-Dev, Ethernet (100 Base-T), 1x UART (3.3V), USB-Host, and
1x GPIO port (2.62V)
Antenna Connection2x SMA-Female connectors for
Attached/External antennas
2x SMA-Female connectors for
Attached/External antennas
Temperature range
(Operating)
Industrial: -40°C to +85°C, Commercial: -10°C to +65°C
External Temp: Up to +40°C (Wearable)
System’s thermal design should ensure that the radio’s case
temperature is maintained within these specifications
Temperature range
(Non-Operating)
-40°C to +100°C
Ingress ProtectionIP 50, Dust Protected, No LiquidsIP51, protected against
dust and rainfall
Relative Humidity
5% to 95% noncondensing
Shock and Vibration
Resistance
Compliant to MIL-STD-810H for high shock and vibration
DC Power Consumption14W @ Max Data Throughput
12W @ Max Range
3.5W in Rx mode
2W in Standby mode
14W @ Max Data Throughput
12W @ Max Range
3.5W in Rx mode
2W in Standby mode
Reliability
Extreme Reliability, IPC Class 2 standard with Class 3 options
Integrated GPS (Optional)Simultaneous multiple constellations
(GPS/SBAS/Galileo/Glonass/BeiDou/QZSS),
Receive Sensitivity -167 dBm
Max. Velocity 500m/sec ± 0.05m/S, Heading ± 0.3 degrees,
Position Accuracy 2m
Simultaneous multiple constellations
(GPS/SBAS/Galileo/Glonass/BeiDou/QZSS),
Receive Sensitivity -167 dBm
Max. Velocity 500m/sec ± 0.05m/S, Heading ± 0.3 degrees,
Position Accuracy 2m
Integrated CPUMIPS 24K, 540 MHz, 32MB Flash, 64MB DDR2 RAM
ESD ProtectionIEC 61000-4-2 test criteria, Level 3 (±6KV) for Contact Discharge
and Level 4 (±15KV) for Air Discharge
MTBF>235k hours (25 years)
Life Cycle Planning
Extended lifespan with 7 years guaranteed availability

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