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UHF Radio Design Tool
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UHF Radio Design Tool
Introducing the UHF Radio Hardware Design Tool—a utility developed by ACE’s engineering team to assist in the selection and validation of radio communication hardware. This tool is designed to ensure that your SCADA systems maintain uninterrupted communication by helping you choose the most appropriate hardware based on the project requirements as well as site signal survey results.
Please note, the tool is currently in beta mode and is still undergoing further improvements. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.
How the UHF Radio Hardware Design Tool Works
The UHF Radio Hardware Design Tool is a user-friendly platform that guides you through the process of selecting and validating radio hardware. Whether you’re working with ultra-high frequency (UHF) radios or cellular devices, this tool helps you determine the most suitable equipment and antenna height for your site’s specific needs.
Key Steps:
- Define User Requirements: Enter user requirement data such as Radio Path Length and Fade Margin for Point A and Point B.
- Select Radio Hardware: Choose radio equipment, feeder cables, antennas, connectors, surge arresters, and radio power output for each location.
- Perform Site Signal Survey and Enter Results: Measure the radio signal level at various heights and enter the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) values into the table for Points A and B.
- Generate Report: The tool produces a report based on the input data, along with a chart indicating the ideal antenna height for Site B (the remote radio site).