The InteleCell was designed to address the challenges of deploying real-world, long-range, unattended networks in areas that are difficult to access. It combines the advantages of today’s popular self-organizing mesh networks with long-range wireless transmitters, ultra-low power consumption, remote programmability, remote firmware upgrade, secure data transmission, and high reliability even in the toughest environments.
Long-Range Wireless Access
Each InteleCell has built-in wireless networking capabilities, offering data rates up to 115.2kbps and a line-of-sight range of up to 40 miles between individual InteleCells. This enables a single InteleNet to cover hundreds of miles. If needed, the InteleCell can also interface to an existing wired or wireless network, and even apply its advanced power management schemes and other features.
Ease of Use
Installation and setup of the InteleCell is made easy by providing standardized plug-and play connectors for serial and analog sensors and adapter cables for all sensors that are supported. The firmware can be remotely upgraded, using the same wireless communications link that is used for transmitting sensor data. Once deployed, the InteleCell is a set-and-forget device. The alphanumeric LCD display allows local readout of not only sensor data when the InteleCell is used as a handheld device, but also information on system status parameters such as battery voltage or signal quality of the wireless link.