The radio modem must be operated only in accordance with the valid frequency license issued by national frequency authority and all radio parameters have to be set exactly as listed.
![]() | Important |
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Use of frequencies between 406.0 and 406.1 MHz is worldwide-allocated only for International Satellite Search and Rescue System. These frequencies are used for distress beacons and are incessantly monitored by the ground and satellite Cospas-Sarsat system. Other use of these frequencies is forbidden. |
![]() | Safety distances with respect to the US health limits of the electromagnetic field intensity are in Minimum Safety Distance tables below, calculated for different antennas and RipEX power levels. The distances were calculated according to EN 50 385 and EN 50 383 and apply to the far-field region only. Whenever the result is comparable or smaller than the actual size of the respective antenna, the field intensity is even smaller than the far-field based calculation and the safety limit is never exceeded. For the output power 0.2 W or lower the safety limit is not exceeded at any distance and any of the antennas. |
The minimal safe distance is typically ensured by the antenna position on a mast. When special installation is required, the conditions of the standard EN 50385: 2002 have to be met. The distance between the persons and antenna shown in the table bellow comply with all applicable standards for human exposure of general public to RF electromagnetic fields.
Tab. 10.1: Minimum Safety Distance 160 MHz
160 MHz/2 m band – 10 W RF power | |||||
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Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV160.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 190 | 90 |
OV160.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 270 | 120 |
SA160.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 8.0 | 6.3 | 280 | 130 |
SA160.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 460 | 210 |
160 MHz/2 m band – 5 W RF power | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV160.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 140 | 60 |
OV160.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 190 | 90 |
SA160.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 8.0 | 6.3 | 200 | 90 |
SA160.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 330 | 150 |
160 MHz/2 m band – 4 W RF power | |||||
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Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV160.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 120 | 60 |
OV160.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 170 | 80 |
SA160.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 8.0 | 6.3 | 180 | 80 |
SA160.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 290 | 130 |
160 MHz/2 m band – 3 W RF power | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV160.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 110 | 45 |
OV160.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 150 | 70 |
SA160.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 8.0 | 6.3 | 150 | 70 |
SA160.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 260 | 120 |
160 MHz/2 m band – 2 W RF power | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV160.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 90 | 40 |
OV160.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 120 | 60 |
SA160.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 8.0 | 6.3 | 130 | 60 |
SA160.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 210 | 100 |
160 MHz/2 m band – 1 W RF power | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV160.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 60 | 30 |
OV160.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 90 | 40 |
SA160.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 8.0 | 6.3 | 90 | 40 |
SA160.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 150 | 70 |
Tab. 10.2: Minimum Safety Distance 216–220 MHz
216–220 MHz – 10 W RF power | |||||
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Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV200.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 135 | 65 |
OV200.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 195 | 90 |
SA200.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 7.6 | 5.8 | 195 | 90 |
Tab. 10.3: Minimum Safety Distance 300–400 MHz
300–400 MHz/70 cm band – 10 W RF power | |||||
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Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV380.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 130 | 60 |
OV380.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 180 | 80 |
SA380.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 7.6 | 5.8 | 180 | 80 |
SA380.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 8.7 | 7.4 | 200 | 90 |
SA380.9 | 9 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 310 | 140 |
300–400 MHz/70 cm band – 5 W RF power | |||||
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Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV380.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 90 | 40 |
OV380.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 130 | 60 |
SA380.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 7.6 | 5.8 | 130 | 60 |
SA380.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 8.7 | 7.4 | 140 | 70 |
SA380.9 | 9 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 220 | 100 |
300–400 MHz/70 cm band – 4 W RF power | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV380.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 80 | 35 |
OV380.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 110 | 50 |
SA380.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 7.6 | 5.8 | 110 | 50 |
SA380.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 8.7 | 7.4 | 130 | 60 |
SA380.9 | 9 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 200 | 90 |
300–400 MHz/70 cm band – 3 W RF power | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV380.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 70 | 30 |
OV380.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 100 | 45 |
SA380.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 7.6 | 5.8 | 100 | 45 |
SA380.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 8.7 | 7.4 | 110 | 50 |
SA380.9 | 9 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 170 | 80 |
300–400 MHz/70 cm band – 2 W RF power | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV380.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 60 | 25 |
OV380.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 80 | 35 |
SA380.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 7.6 | 5.8 | 80 | 35 |
SA380.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 8.7 | 7.4 | 90 | 40 |
SA380.9 | 9 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 140 | 70 |
300–400 MHz/70 cm band – 1 W RF power | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV380.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 40 | 20 |
OV380.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 60 | 25 |
SA380.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 7.6 | 5.8 | 60 | 25 |
SA380.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 8.7 | 7.4 | 70 | 30 |
SA380.9 | 9 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 100 | 50 |
300–400 MHz/70 cm band – 0.5 W RF power | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV380.1 | single dipole | 4.6 | 2.9 | 30 | 15 |
OV380.2 | stacked double dipole | 7.6 | 5.8 | 40 | 20 |
SA380.3 | 3 element directional Yagi | 7.6 | 5.8 | 40 | 20 |
SA380.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 8.7 | 7.4 | 45 | 20 |
SA380.9 | 9 element directional Yagi | 12.5 | 17.8 | 70 | 30 |
Tab. 10.4: Minimum Safety Distance 928–960 MHz
928–960 MHz – 8 W RF power | |||||
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Antenna code | Antenna description | Gain G [dBi] | Gain G [–] | Dist. where the FCC limits are met for | |
General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure [cm] | General Population / Controlled Exposure [cm] | ||||
OV900.1 | single dipole | 4.65 | 2.92 | 69.0 | 30.8 |
SA900.5 | 5 element directional Yagi | 8.65 | 7.33 | 109.3 | 48.9 |
SA900.12 | 12 element directional Yagi | 14.15 | 26.0 | 205.9 | 92.1 |
![]() | If the RipEX is operated in an environment where the ambient temperature exceeds 55 °C, the RipEX must be installed within a restricted access location to prevent human contact with the enclosure heatsink. |
This product is fully compliant with the European Parlament’s 2011/65/EU RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and 2012/19/EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives.
Restriction of hazardous substances
(RoHS)
The RoHS Directive prohibits the sale in the European Union of electronic equipment containing these hazardous substances: lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), and polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs).
End-of-life recycling programme (WEEE)
![]() | The WEEE Directive concerns the recovery, reuse, and recycling of electronic and electrical equipment. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. RACOM has instigated a programme to manage the reuse, recycling, and recovery of waste in an environmentally safe manner using processes that comply with the WEEE Directive. |
Battery Disposal
This product may contain a battery. Batteries must be disposed of properly, and may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product docu- mentation for specific battery information. Batteries are marked with a symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point.
![]() | RipEX unit shall be used in hazardous
locations with following specification:![]() according to IEC 60079-0 standard under following conditions: |
Installation has to be done with conformity to standard EN 60079-25 Explosive atmospheres –
Intrinsically safe electrical systems, with special attention to lightning protection.The unit must be powered with an intrinsically safe power source.
The antenna has to be installed outside the hazardous zone.
Do not manipulate the RipEX (e.g. plug or unplug connectors) unless powered down or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Only USB equipment dedicated for hazardous locations shall remain connected permanently.
Repairs, including exchange of internal battery, shall only be undertaken by an authorized repair shop.
This equipment is not intended to withstand particularly adverse service conditions (for example, rough handling, humidity effects, ambient temperature variations, effects of chemical agents, corrosion).
Important DO NOT HANDLE UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS
For individual interface maximum voltage and current see the following table:
Tab. 10.5: Maximum voltage and current of individual interfaces
IN/OUT | max. voltage | max. current | min. cross section of Cu wire | recommended | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
DC Power | 30 VDC | 5 A |
| V03VH-H 2×0.5 | |
SI | 30 VDC | 10 mA |
| V03VH-H 1×0.5 | |
Alarm input | 30 VDC | 10 mA |
| V03VH-H 1×0.5 | |
Alarm output | 30 VDC | 2 A |
| V03VH-H 1×0.5 | |
RS232 | ±15 VDC | 60 mA |
| LiYCY 4×0.14 | |
RS485 | ±15 VDC | 60 mA |
| LiYCY 4×0.14 | |
USB | 5 VDC | 0.5 A |
| ||
Ethernet RJ45 | ±2.5 VDC | STP CAT 5E |
Please read these safety instructions carefully before using the product:
Liability for defects does not apply to any product that has been used in a manner which conflicts with the instructions contained in this operator manual, or if the case in which the radio modem is located has been opened, or if the equipment has been tampered with.
The radio equipment can only be operated on frequencies stipulated by the body authorised by the radio operation administration in the respective country and cannot exceed the maximum permitted output power. RACOM is not responsible for products used in an unauthorised way.
Equipment mentioned in this operator manual may only be used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Error-free and safe operation of this equipment is only guaranteed if this equipment is transported, stored, operated and controlled in the proper manner. The same applies to equipment maintenance.
In order to prevent damage to the radio modem and other terminal equipment the supply must always be disconnected upon connecting or disconnecting the cable to the radio modem data interface. It is necessary to ensure that connected equipment has been grounded to the same potential.
Only undermentioned manufacturer is entitled to repair any devices.
Sole owner of all rights to this operating manual is the company RACOM s. r. o. (further in this manual referred to under the abbreviated name RACOM). All rights reserved. Drawing written, printed or reproduced copies of this manual or records on various media or translation of any part of this manual to foreign languages (without written consent of the rights owner) is prohibited.
RACOM reserves the right to make changes in the technical specification or in this product function or to terminate production of this product or to terminate its service support without previous written notification of customers.
Conditions of use of this product software abide by the license mentioned below. The program spread by this license has been freed with the purpose to be useful, but without any specific guarantee. The author or another company or person is not responsible for secondary, accidental or related damages resulting from application of this product under any circumstances.
The maker does not provide the user with any kind of guarantee containing assurance of suitability and usability for his application. Products are not developed, designed nor tested for utilization in devices directly affecting health and life functions of persons and animals, nor as a part of another important device, and no guarantees apply if the company product has been used in these aforementioned devices.
RACOM Open Software License
Version 1.0, November 2009
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s.r.o., Mírová 1283, Nové Město na Moravě, 592 31
Everyone can copy and spread word-for-word copies of this license, but any change is not permitted.
The program (binary version) is available for free on the contacts listed on https://www.racom.eu. This product contains open source or another software originating from third parties subject to GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Library / Lesser General Public License (LGPL) and / or further author licences, declarations of responsibility exclusion and notifications. Exact terms of GPL, LGPL and some further licences is mentioned in source code packets (typically the files COPYING or LICENSE). You can obtain applicable machine-readable copies of source code of this software under GPL or LGPL licences on contacts listed on https://www.racom.eu. This product also includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.
BG
С настоящото RACOM s.r.o. декларира, че този тип
радиосъоръжение RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 е в съответствие с Директива
2014/53/ЕС.
ES
Por la presente, RACOM s.r.o. declara que el tipo de
equipo radioeléctrico RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 es conforme con la
Directiva 2014/53/UE.
CS
Tímto RACOM s.r.o. prohlašuje, že typ rádiového
zařízení RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 je v souladu se směrnicí
2014/53/EU.
DA
Hermed erklærer RACOM s.r.o., at radioudstyrstypen
RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 er i overensstemmelse med direktiv
2014/53/EU.
DE
Hiermit erklärt RACOM s.r.o., dass der Funkanlagentyp
RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU entspricht.
ET
Käesolevaga deklareerib RACOM s.r.o., et käesolev
raadioseadme tüüpRipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 vastab direktiivi
2014/53/EL nõuetele.
EL
Με την παρούσα ο/η RACOM s.r.o., δηλώνει ότι ο
ραδιοεξοπλισμός RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 πληροί την οδηγία
2014/53/ΕΕ.
EN
Hereby, RACOM s.r.o. declares that the radio equipment
type RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 is in compliance with Directive
2014/53/EU.
FR
Le soussigné, RACOM s.r.o., déclare que l’équipement
radioélectrique du type RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 est conforme à la
directive 2014/53/UE.
HR
RACOM s.r.o. ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema
tipa RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 u skladu s Direktivom
2014/53/EU.
IT
Il fabbricante, RACOM s.r.o., dichiara che il tipo di
apparecchiatura radio RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 è conforme alla
direttiva 2014/53/UE.
LV
Ar šo RACOM s.r.o. deklarē, ka radioiekārta RipEX-160,
RipEX-300, RipEX-400 atbilst Direktīvai 2014/53/ES.
LT
Aš, RACOM s.r.o., patvirtinu, kad radijo įrenginių
tipas RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 atitinka Direktyvą 2014/53/ES.
HU
RACOM s.r.o. igazolja, hogy a RipEX-160, RipEX-300,
RipEX-400 típusú rádióberendezés megfelel a 2014/53/EU irányelvnek.
MT
B’dan, RACOM s.r.o., niddikjara li dan it-tip ta’
tagħmir tar-radju RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 huwa konformi
mad-Direttiva 2014/53/UE.
NL
Hierbij verklaar ik, RACOM s.r.o., dat het type
radioapparatuur RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 conform is met Richtlijn
2014/53/EU.
PL
RACOM s.r.o. niniejszym oświadcza, że typ urządzenia
radiowego RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 jest zgodny z dyrektywą
2014/53/UE.
PT
O(a) abaixo assinado(a) RACOM s.r.o. declara que o
presente tipo de equipamento de rádio RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 está
em conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/53/UE.
RO
Prin prezenta, RACOM s.r.o. declară că tipul de
echipamente radio RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 este în conformitate cu
Directiva 2014/53/UE.
SK
RACOM s.r.o. týmto vyhlasuje, že rádiové zariadenie
typu RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 je v súlade so smernicou
2014/53/EÚ.
SL
RACOM s.r.o. potrjuje, da je tip radijske opreme
RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 skladen z Direktivo 2014/53/EU.
FI
RACOM s.r.o. vakuuttaa, että radiolaitetyyppi
RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 on direktiivin 2014/53/EU mukainen.
SV
Härmed försäkrar RACOM s.r.o. att denna typ av
radioutrustning RipEX-160, RipEX-300, RipEX-400 överensstämmer med direktiv
2014/53/EU.
RACOM-supplied parts or equipment (“equipment”) is covered by warranty for inherently faulty parts and workmanship for a warranty period as stated in the delivery documentation from the date of dispatch to the customer. The warranty does not cover custom modifications to software. During the warranty period RACOM shall, on its option, fit, repair or replace (“service”) faulty equipment, always provided that malfunction has occurred during normal use, not due to improper use, whether deliberate or accidental, such as attempted repair or modification by any unauthorised person; nor due to the action of abnormal or extreme environmental conditions such as overvoltage, liquid immersion or lightning strike.
Any equipment subject to repair under warranty must be returned by prepaid freight to RACOM direct. The serviced equipment shall be returned by RACOM to the customer by prepaid freight. If circumstances do not permit the equipment to be returned to RACOM, then the customer is liable and agrees to reimburse RACOM for expenses incurred by RACOM during servicing the equipment on site. When equipment does not qualify for servicing under warranty, RACOM shall charge the customer and be reimbursed for costs incurred for parts and labour at prevailing rates.
This warranty agreement represents the full extent of the warranty cover provided by RACOM to the customer, as an agreement freely entered into by both parties.
RACOM warrants the equipment to function as described, without guaranteeing it as befitting customer intent or purpose. Under no circumstances shall RACOM’s liability extend beyond the above, nor shall RACOM, its principals, servants or agents be liable for any consequential loss or damage caused directly or indirectly through the use, misuse, function or malfunction of the equipment, always subject to such statutory protection as may explicitly and unavoidably apply hereto.
Action | Period | Note | ||||
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| Quarterly | |||||
| Annually | |||||
| Annually | |||||
| Annually | |||||
| Annually | |||||
| Annually | |||||
Full utilization of provided protective coverings | Annually | |||||
Remove any items which are not part of the installation | Annually | |||||
Fix and secure makeshift installations correctly | Annually | |||||
Check grounding connections | As required | |||||
Check lightning arrester : connectors must be tightened | As required | |||||
Check data connectors connected including securing screws | Annually | |||||
Evaluate the RSS and DQ
values as a preventive measure against the failure of the connection. RSS and DQ values be similar to those at time of comissioning. | Monthly | |||||
Check activity logs to detect abnormalities in data transmissions | Monthly | |||||
Check if internal temperature alarm has been triggered | Monthly | |||||
Check that firmware is
latest stable version – upgrading FW recommended when new features required | As required |
If you are unsure on any of the above please contact RACOM technical support.