RAS Nomadic Platform

The RAS (Rapid Alignment System) extends reliable high-speed connectivity to movable and roving assets within a private wide area wireless network. Engineered to support a wide variety of nomadic applications for the oil & gas, military, and utility markets, the RAS enables real-time M2M communications, SCADA, automation control, high definition video, Wi-Fi, and telephony directly to a vehicle, rig, portable office or other movable asset.

RAS is the first networking system designed to be easily mounted on a movable or roving asset and automatically locate, aim towards, and connect to a base station. When powered-on, the RAS uses beam-forming (with no moving parts) to quickly perform a 360° survey and then self-aligns to the optimal base station. The rapid auto-provisioning (RAP) feature instantly authenticates and then configures all quality of service (QoS) and security settings needed to bring the local network connection online at speeds up to 100 Mbps. If throughput levels drop below a configurable threshold, the RAS automatically repeats the survey and connects to another base station.

This compact RAS system includes Redline’s versatile RDL-3000, a self-aligning antenna and power systems. Rugged housing and industrial grade components can sustain extreme temperature, shock and vibration to ensure years of reliable nomadic operation in unprotected outdoor workspaces.

• Overview
• Specifications
• Documentation

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  • Turnkey operation allows non-technical personnel to easily transport and setup a RAS
  • Self-aligning antenna system needs no aiming - eliminating recurring operations costs 
  • Versatile broadband platform transports any combination of voice, video, and M2M data
  • Fully over-the-air (OTA) configurable while deployed and operational in the field
  • Reliably transports any combination of voice, video, and M2M data (e.g., SCADA) with wire-line latency and military grade encryption and authentication.

  Product Complements

  The RAS Nomadic System operates with RDL-3000 and eLTE-GT base stations and can be installed in sectors with RDL-3000, eLTE-MT and AN-80i.

  Full element and provisioning management and software upgrades are available using Redline’s ClearView Management System. 

  RDL-3000 system products are supplemented by a full line of hardened industrial peripherals.

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  System Capability	LOS, optical-LOS, and non-LOS
  Wireless Transmission	OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing), 2 x 2 MIMO A/B, TDD
  RF Band	4.940 - 5.400 GHz1 5.400 - 5.875 GHz1
  Channel Size	5, 10, 20, MHz1 (software selectable)
  Data Rate	Up to 100 Mbps Ethernet rate
  Processing Speed	>150,000 PPS
  Max EIRP	37 dBm1 (2 x 34 dBm)
  GPS	Built-in (software keyed)
  PoE Cable	Up to 91m (300 ft)
  Network Attributes	Transparent bridge, DHCP pass-through, 802.1Q VLAN, CIR, PIR support
  MAC	TDMA, Dynamic ARQ
  QoS	Multiple service flows per subscriber
  Over the Air Encryption	AES-1281 and AES-2561, 802.1 p/Q, CIR/PIR support, Dynamic Spectrum Access & Management
  Network Connection	10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
  Management	HTTP (Web) interface, SNMP v2 / v3, Telnet, HTTPS (SSL), SSH, ClearView
  Operating Temp	-40oC to 60oC (-40oF to 140oF)
  Humidity	100% humidity, condensing
  Power Consumption	Standard IEEE 802.3at
  Compliance	Safety: IEC, EN, and UL/CSA 60950 EMC: EN 301 489 -17, EN 301 489 -1 v.1.8.1, Part 1, EN 301 489 -4 v.1.4.1, Part 4 5.8 GHz1: IC RSS-210, FCC Part 15,ETSI EN 302 502 5.4 GHz1: IC RSS-210, FCC Part 15,ETSI EN 301 893 4.9 GHz1: IC RSS-111, FCC Part 90 Security: FIPS 140-22Vibration: MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5 Drop Test: MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6 Ice: Defense Standard-035 part 3 Issue 4
  Azimuth Field of View	360o with beam forming directivity
  Antenna Gain	15 dBi
  Ingress Protection	IP67 (IEC 60259)
  Dimensions (Height x Diameter)	477 x 205 x 205 mm (18.75 x 8 x 8 in)
  Weight	3 kg (6.6 lb) without bracket
  Wind Speed	120 Km/h (75 mph)
  Mount	Pole, Truck rack or Magnetic

  1. Availability restricted by regional regulations or product options
  2. In-process

• • Redline Product Brochure (PDF)
  • RAS Nomadic Platform Datasheet (PDF)

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