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Free Support | Yes |
The TX321 is a GOES and Meteosat satellite data transmitter. It provides an easy and reliable way for Campbell Scientific data collection platforms (DCP) to transmit data over geostationary satellites. The TX321 is typically used by government agencies and sponsored research organizations for the purpose of collecting environmental data.
Read MoreThe TX321 is designed for use on the NOAA GOES Data Collection System and the EUMETSAT Meteosat Data Collection Services satellite networks. These networks use geostationary satellites and ground stations to receive and relay data transmitted from remote data collection platforms (DCP), such as those provided by Campbell Scientific. These DCPs are typically owned and operated by government agencies and sponsored research organizations. Users are given a frequency and time slot for their transmissions.
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:
Complete and submit the EUMETSAT DCP Admission form.
Transmission Distance or Area |
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Transmissions Supported |
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Transmit RF Out Connector | Type N jack |
Radio Module | G6 OEM |
Operating Temperature Range | -40° to +60°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -55° to +70°C |
Case Dimensions | 18.54 x 12.7 x 3.81 cm (7.3 x 5 x 1.5 in.) |
Maximum Dimensions | 20.96 x 13.34 x 4.06 cm (8.25 x 5.25 x 1.6 in.) including connectors |
Weight | 0.77 kg (1.7 lb) |
Supply Power |
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Supply Voltage | 10.8 to 16 Vdc |
Typical Current Drain |
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Connector | Removable 2 pin screw terminal, 5 mm pitch |
Satellite GOES |
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Standards | NOAA/NESDIS GOES High Data Rate Certification Standards version 2 |
Baud Rates | 300 and 1200 bps |
Transmit Power |
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Frequency Range | 401.701 to 402.0985 MHz |
Initial Frequency Stability | ±20 Hz disciplined to GPS (GPS fix occurs after power up and once per day thereafter.) |
Channel Bandwidth |
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Satellite Meteosat |
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Operation | EUMETSAT Meteosat SRD |
Baud Rates | 100 bps |
Transmit Power |
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Frequency Range | 402.0355 to 402.4345 MHz |
Initial Frequency Stability | ±20 Hz disciplined to GPS (GPS fix occurs after power up and once per day thereafter.) |
Channel Bandwidth | 3 kHz (100 bps) |
GPS Receiver |
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Receiver Type | 3.3 V active |
Connector | SMA jack |
Timekeeping |
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Initial Accuracy | ±100 μs (synchronized to GPS) |
Drift | ±10 ms/day (without GPS) |
GPS Schedule | 1 fix at power up (1 fix per day afterwards) |
Transmission Continuation without GPS Fix | 28 days |
Interface Connectors |
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USB | Micro B, USB device |
RS-232 | DB9 F, DCE, 3 wire RS-232 |
CS I/O | DB9 M, SDC 4 |
Satellite RF Transmit Out | Type N jack |
GPS | SMA jack |
Power | Removable 2 pin |
Interface Command Protocols |
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Binary Command Protocol |
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ASCII Command Protocol | Available on all ports |
25316 Transmit Antenna |
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Gain | 11 dBi |
Antenna Type | Right-hand circular polarization Yagi |
Connector | Type N female |
Wind Load | ~100 knots |
17992 GPS Antenna |
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Antenna Type | 3.3 V active dome, pipe mount |
Gain | 28 dBi |
Connector | TNC jack |
31182 GPS Antenna |
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Antenna Type | 3.3 V active patch, magnetic mount |
Gain | 27 dBi |
Connector | SMA plug |
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) | ||
CR1000 (retired) | ||
CR10X (retired) | ||
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) | ||
CR300 | The CR300 requires a null modem cable, pn 18663. | |
CR3000 (retired) | ||
CR310 | The CR310 requires a null modem cable, pn 18663. | |
CR500 (retired) | ||
CR5000 (retired) | ||
CR510 (retired) | ||
CR6 | ||
CR800 (retired) | ||
CR850 (retired) | ||
CR9000 (retired) | ||
CR9000X (retired) |
Product | Compatible | Note |
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ENC10/12 | ||
ENC10/12R | When installing the TX321 into the ENC10/12R, it must be mounted flat or a right-angle serial connector must be used, such as that offered by the SC12 or a ribbon cable. | |
ENC12/14 | When installing the TX321 into the ENC12/14, it must be mounted flat or a right-angle serial connector must be used, such as that offered by the SC12 or a ribbon cable. | |
ENC14/16 | When installing the TX321 into the ENC14/16, it must be mounted flat or a right-angle serial connector must be used, such as that offered by the SC12 or a ribbon cable. | |
ENC16/18 | ||
ENC24/30 | ||
ENC24/30S |
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 can be used if the system contains higher power consumptive devices such as continuous bubblers or heated rain gages.
Note: Because of the peak power draw during transmit, do not connect to the 12V output of a data logger.
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.
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.
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