Functional Features

The FDTWE Expander Module is compatible with all Taurus Wireless intelligent translators and the conventional expander. The unit provides a convenient method to increase radio communication range beyond that possible from a single translator by relaying the radio communication to further expanders or directly to the wireless field devices, allowing to build large fully wireless systems or add wireless devices into areas where cabling for translators is difficult or impossible. The expanders are programmable for redundant path to the translator, so that if any expander in the chain fails, the transmission path can find an alternate route.

• Compatible with all intelligent and conventional translators
• Bi-directional wireless communication
• 8 pairs of network channels
• Dual channel and dual path redundancy
• Long communication range (≅1 km in open air)
• Internal antennae design protects from environmental conditions, vandalism, accidental damage or misuse
• Requires external power supply unit
• Low current consumption
• Rich fire data transfer to translator (eg optical and thermal value, link quality, battery status, chamber drift compensation status)
• Up to 32 wireless field devices per expander
• Easy scan & link programming option
• External PSU status supervision
• 3rd party Approval to EN54-18 and EN54-25
• 5 year product warranty

Functional Features

• Operating frequency range: 868 – 870 MHz
• Power supply range: 9Vdc – 30Vdc
• Typical current consumption: 24mA (@12Vdc)
• Max radiated power 14dBm (25mW)
• IP rating 65
• Temperature range -10°C to +55°C
• Max humidity (non condensing) 90% RH
• Weight (without batteries) 700 g
• Dimensions 235 mm x 160 mm x 70 mm