MCR-RAD

The Phoenix Contact MCR-RAD is an integrated radio & I/O module designed to eliminate cable and conduit for one 4-20mA current loop and two digital signals in harsh industrial environments. This unique addition to the Phoenix Contact signal conditioning line utilizes 902-928MHz ISM band spread spectrum frequency hopping technology to guarantee a license free, interference free link between remote devices and the control room. Costly cable and conduit runs on new projects, or retrofitting of existing systems, are eliminated and replaced with a maintenance free, reliable and versatile wireless solution.

The modules are available as a transmitter/receiver pair and come factory programmed, calibrated and tested as a set. Further switch configuration and programming are not required. Each set is given a unique address at the factory enabling multiple MCR-RAD systems to work independently in the same area without interference. The transmitter and receiver are powered separately by a 12-30V DC source (power supply, battery, solar etc). Quick and easy to install, the process signals are simply wired to the input terminals of the transmitter and output via wires connected to the receiver. No wiring is required in between. Typical in-plant range is 600 - 1,000 feet with no line-of-sight, much farther with outdoor applications.

Key Features

• Wireless conduit for one 4-20mA and two digital signals
• Range: 600 - 1000 feet in-plant, no line-of-sight
• Easy to use, wire in - wire out, no setup or programming
• Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum technology
  (Interference free operation)
• License free 902-928MHz ISM band
• 1 Watt transmit power
• 17.5mm wide DIN rail mount transmitter and receiver
  (optional 120 V AC version for direct conduit mounting)
• Class I, Div 2 approved for hazardous area installation
  (UL, cUL and CSA approved)