Introduction; Features; Models - OXTS RT-XLAN User Manual

Introduction

The RT-XLAN is a long-range radio that extends and improves the communication between vehicles
in an RT-Range application. RT-Range is a system that can measure the range from one vehicle to
other vehicles in real time and output its measurements on the CAN bus. It is used for the
development of active safety systems in cars.
The RT-XLAN is designed for easy connection to the RT-Range systems. It is also possible to use it
with both the standard RT-Range and RT-Range S systems The RT-XLAN radios are specifically
designed for outdoor use and have a robust, weatherproof design that can operate within a wide
temperature range. They also feature a low-loss integrated N-type RF connector replacing the need
for radio-to-antenna cable connections that can become a weak link. The RT-XLAN is capable of
reliably improving the data communication throughout the range and will also extend the distance
between vehicles to around 1 km.

Features

There are several features that make the RT-XLAN ideal for use on vehicles with the RT-Range.
These include:
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Around 1 km robust connection where there is line-of-sight between vehicles.
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Highly reliable link with very few dropped packets, even at the longer ranges.
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Superior latency so that it is very rare for packets to take longer than 10 ms between vehicles.
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Powerful suction mount secures the unit onto vehicles, and a retention strap is provided for
additional security.
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Wide temperature range, making the RT-XLAN suitable for use in winter and summer
conditions.
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Uses standard 2.4 GHz or optional 5 GHz radio frequency so can be used licence-free in many
countries.

Models

There are two models in the RT-XLAN family. A base unit is needed to set up the network and then
multiple client units connect to the base-unit. The base unit acts as an access point and all the clients
connect to this access point to share their data.
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