Wireless Analog Video
Falcon PLUS™ (VTX5900/VRX5950)
5.8 GHz Wireless Video/Audio Transmitter Radios
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Range up to 7 miles
- 12 User-selectable channels
- Data pass-through mode
- Energy saving standby mode
- Stereo audio transmission
- NTSC/PAL with 460 lines horizontal resolution
- 30 Frames per second
- Rugged all-weather construction, NEMA 4X rated
- Dual Virtual Wire™ contact closures with discrete outputs
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The Falcon PLUS™ is a simple, cost-effective, and field-proven solution which delivers high-resolution, real-time, full-motion video up to seven miles line-of-sight at a fraction of the cost of licensed microwave systems and fiber networks. Operating in the unlicensed 5.8 GHz ISM band, the Falcon PLUS offers unmatched wireless video performance and a ready-to-install solution for hard-to-reach, remote PTZ or fixed cameras. When using more than 6 sets of Falcon PLUS systems in the same area use a mix of right and left hand polarized antenna sets. Since you will not be able to separate the frequency channels by at least one other channel you will need the opposite polarized antennas to achieve more separation.
The system is capable of transmitting two channels of audio or single-channel
audio along with two Virtual Wire™ contact closures. Sensors, alarms, and
detectors can be wired to the transmitter to take advantage of this
feature. In data pass-through mode Falcon PLUS also functions as a wireless, single-direction data transmitter that
can provide mono audio transmission while passing RS232 at data
rates from 1200 to 9600 baud with provisions for RS422 and RS485
through the use of our optional LC485/422 module. Using the
data pass-through mode it is possible to control PTZ cameras, but you will need an additional Falcon PLUS transmitting in the opposite direction (see Configuration Note #6).
By integrating the Falcon PLUS wireless video system into the complete CCTV or traffic monitoring
solution, integrators and installers save the inconvenience and high cost
of stringing fiber to every camera location. And, through the use of the
5.8 GHz band with polarized antennas, this audio and video transmitter delivers a crystal clear
video picture with maximum immunity to interference.
The Falcon PLUS also features a proprietary Secure Standby mode which, when enabled, allows the
system to go into "sleep" mode until an alarm input is detected. Not only
does this feature save power in battery-dependant (or solar powered)
applications, but it also eliminates all radio-frequency output, rendering
the system undetectable to frequency monitoring. With all of these features, it is
no wonder the Falcon PLUS has been utilized in a wide variety of security
video surveillance and broadcasting applications.
The Falcon PLUS™ is FCC and Industry Canada approved and requires no path license.
Three Systems to Choose From
| Range |
Receiver Antenna |
Gain |
| 1 mile |
AD5900-15 |
15 dBi |
| 4 miles |
AD5900-27 |
27 dBi |
| 7 miles |
AD5900-30 |
30 dBi |
Antenna Datasheets
Specifications
| Range |
7 Miles Line-of-sight (with 30 dBi receiver antenna) |
| RF Output Power |
Per FCC part 15.249 |
| Current Draw |
220 mA typ., 30mA standby (TX), 500mA typ. RX |
| Input Voltage |
7-12 Vdc (7 Vdc nominal) |
| Video bandwidth |
5.8 MHz |
| Input Impedance |
75 Ohms |
| Video Connector |
BNC-F |
| Audio Input |
1 Vpp line level |
| Input Impedance |
600 Ohms |
| Audio Bandwidth |
50 Hz - 15 KHz |
| Audio Connector |
RCA-F |
| Data Connector |
RJ11 |
| Relay Contact |
4 position terminal block, 2 inputs |
| Radio Dimensions |
4.6" x 8.8" x 2.5" (11.7 cm x 22.4 cm x 6.4 cm) |
| Temp Range |
-22°F to 158°F (-30°C to +70°C) |
| Mounting |
Wall or pole up to 2 3/8" diameter |
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