MDS iNET 900®
The MDS iNET 900® is a long-range, high-speed, industrial, wireless IP/Ethernet solution. It allows customers to bring business information over Ethernet or a serial gateway and onto IP based networks. This includes mission-critical, revenue-generating data from fixed assets such as oil and gas wells, compressor stations, pipelines, fluid storage tanks and utility meters. It also enables mobile network access for vehicle based operation.
MDS iNET uses advanced 900 MHz FHSS technology for license-free operation in the 902-928 MHz ISM band. It is capable of up to 60 mile range (line-of-sight)2 and up to 512 Kbps over-the-air data rate communications. This product is available for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D hazardous locations.
Longest range industrial product in its class
Providing lowest cost of ownership.
Flexible
The MDS iNET supports multiple users connecting to multiple applications via multiple protocols on the same MDS iNET unit or the same network – simultaneously!
Secure wireless operation with multiple layers of protection, including a 900 MHz physical layer
RADIUS authentication and RC4-128 data encryption with automatic key rotation.
Future proof
The MDS iNET adheres to open standards, allowing it to interface with a wide range of external devices enabling both new and old technologies to communicate.
Reliable
Designed and built for low failure rates and reduced maintenance costs.
Comprehensive Network Management
Compatible with MDS NETview MS™ and any standard off-the-shelf SNMP management system.
Resilient
The P21 protected Access Point (a chassis housing two radios in a cold standby configuration) increases the availability of mission-critical point-to-multipoint networks.
Flexible
The MDS iNET supports multiple users connecting to multiple applications via multiple protocols on the same MDS iNET unit or the same network – simultaneously!