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Campbell Scientific’s TX320 is a high data rate (HDR) transmitter that provides communications, via GOES satellites, from a Data Collection Platform (DCP) to a receiving station. It is compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers and offers a convenient telemetry option for remote DCPs in the Western Hemisphere.
Read MoreThe TX320 supports data transmission rates of 300 and 1200 bps. Because clock accuracy is critically important for GOES satellite telemetry, the TX320 includes a robust, temperature-compensated-oscillator (TCXO) based clock and a GPS receiver. The real-time clock's precision allows independent operation for up to 28 days without GPS correction.
GOES satellites have orbits that coincide with the Earth’s rotation, allowing each satellite to remain above a specific region. GOES satellites cover the western hemisphere.
The GOES system is administered by the National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service (NESDIS). NESDIS assigns addresses, uplink channels, and self-timed/random transmit time windows. Self-timed windows allow data transmission only during a predetermined time frame. Random windows are for applications of a critical nature (e.g., flood reporting) and allow transmission immediately after a threshold has been exceeded.
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Operating Voltage Range | 10.8 to 16 Vdc |
Transmission Data Rates | 300 and 1200 bps |
Frequency Range | 401.7 MHz to 402.1 MHz |
Operating Temperature Range | -40° to +60°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -55° to +70°C |
Dimensions | 24.9 x 5.3 x 15.8 cm (9.8 x 2.1 x 6.2 in.) |
Weight | 1.02 kg (2.25 lb) |
Supply Current @ 12 Vdc |
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Idle or Sleep | 5 mA |
During GPS Fix | < 70 mA (for 15 minutes per day) |
Transmission | 2.6 A |
Channel Bandwidth |
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300 bps Transmission Rate | 750 Hz |
1200 bps Transmission Rate | 2250 Hz |
USB Port |
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Connector | USB type B |
Command Protocols | ASCII Command Protocol |
CS I/O Port |
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Signal Levels | TTL |
Interface Protocol | Campbell Scientific Synchronous Device Communication (SDC) |
Command Protocol |
ASCII Command Protocol or Binary Command Protocol ASCII command protocol is described in “G5 ASCII Command Protocol (Document number 700-G5-CMND-ASCII)." Binary packet protocol is described in “G5 Binary Command Protocol (Document number 700-G5-CMND-BIN)." |
RS-232 Port |
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Signal Levels | RS232C |
Connector | DB9F |
Command Protocol |
ASCII Command Protocol or Binary Command Protocol ASCII command protocol is described in “G5 ASCII Command Protocol (Document number 700-G5-CMND-ASCII)." Binary packet protocol is described in “G5 Binary Command Protocol (Document number 700-G5-CMND-BIN)." |
Output Power |
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Standards | Complies with NOAA/NESDIS, GOES DCPRS Certification Standards at 300 bps and 1200 bps, version 2.0. |
For a 1200 bps Link | DCPRS shall operate with an EIRP of 43 to 47 dBmi, assuming appropriate antenna. |
For a 300 bps Link | When transmitting to the GOES-13 or later satellites, the DCPRS shall operate with an effective EIRP of 37 to 41 dBmi, assuming appropriate antenna. |
Example Output Power | 11.2 W @ 1200 bps transmission rate |
Timekeeping |
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Setting Accuracy | ±100 µs synchronized to GPS |
Drift | ±10 ms/day (over -40° to +60°C) |
GPS Schedule | 1 fix at power up, 1 fix per day afterwards |
Transmission Continuation without GPS Fix | 28 days |
Frequency Stability |
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Initial Accuracy | ±20 Hz disciplined to GPS |
Short-Term Drift | ±0.04 Hz/seconds |
Aging | ±0.1 PPM/year |
Vcc + Temperature | ±0.1 PPM |
Note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible or incompatible products.
Product | Compatible | Note |
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21X (retired) | ||
CR10 (retired) | The CR10 requires a special PROM. | |
CR1000 (retired) | ||
CR10X (retired) | For a mixed-array CR10X, use OS version 1, revision 15 through 19. For CR10X-PB, use the most current operating system; the RAWS-7 format is not supported by the CR10X-PB. | |
CR200 (retired) | ||
CR200X (retired) | ||
CR205 (retired) | ||
CR206 (retired) | ||
CR206X (retired) | ||
CR210 (retired) | ||
CR211 (retired) | ||
CR211X (retired) | ||
CR215 (retired) | ||
CR216 (retired) | ||
CR216X (retired) | ||
CR23X (retired) | ||
CR295 (retired) | ||
CR295X (retired) | ||
CR3000 (retired) | ||
CR500 (retired) | ||
CR5000 (retired) | ||
CR510 (retired) | ||
CR6 | ||
CR800 (retired) | ||
CR850 (retired) | ||
CR9000 (retired) | ||
CR9000X (retired) |
The TX320 transmitter needs to be housed in an ENC16/18, ENC24/30, or ENC24/30S environmental enclosure. You can order the enclosure with the 19332 and 19336 Antenna Cable/Bulkhead accessories that will allow the Yagi and GPS antennas to be connected without opening the enclosure door.
Typical power supply is a BP12 12 Ahr or BP24 24 Ahr battery, CH150 or CH200 regulator, and an SP10 or SP20 solar panel. The BP85 or a user-supplied deep-cycle rechargeable battery should be used when it is difficult to replace the batteries or the system's power requirements are large. The deep-cycle rechargeable battery should have at least a 60 Ahr capacity, and be trickle-charged with an 20 W solar panel.
Non-U. S. government agencies and research organizations must have a sponsor from a U.S. government agency. Prospective GOES users must receive formal permission from NESDIS, by doing the following:
TX320 & TX321 USB Drivers for the Windows operating system. 32 and 64 bit support for Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.
Note: Drivers should be loaded before plugging the TX320 or TX321 into the computer.
This download is a zip file that contains new firmware v11.11 and v10.23 for the G6 radio internal to the TX321 and v8.04 for the G5 radio internal to the TX320.
The file also contains the software package that uploads the new firmware and the TX321 / TX320 firmware update procedure.
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