RDA Omni Antennas
RDA omni antennas are industrial antennas that provide 360-degree coverage for industrial SCADA, telemetry, and communication networks. They are omnidirectional antennas that are manufactured by RDA Solutions LLC and radiate and receive signal in all directions equally. This makes them perfect for base-station antennas for SCADA communication systems that require communication to multiple RTUs at the same time. These antennas are used in industrial wireless systems for applications in which central site equipment requires communication to several field devices such as remote telemetry units (RTUs), sensors, and data radios.
RDA omni antennas are commonly used in industrial frequencies of 450 MHz, 900 MHz, and other frequencies used for industrial telemetry and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication networks. They usually have gains of 3 dBi to 9 dBi and have a full 360-degree radiation pattern for increased coverage without sacrificing range in any direction. Because the signal is horizontally distributed across a very wide area, the antenna is usually installed at central communication sites such as control buildings, tower mounts, pump stations, and other infrastructure from utilities in which coverage of the entire site or area is needed.
For their operating environment, RDA omni antennas are built for outdoor use and have rugged fiberglass radomes, stainless steel hardware, and weather-tight seals to handle extreme temperatures, wind, and moisture. These rugged designs make them ideal for industrial solutions for applications in oil and gas, water and wastewater, power generation, and other remote monitoring applications. Industrial data radios paired with RDA omni antennas can provide long-range wireless coverage to these remote sites to provide reliable communication between field equipment and central site equipment.
FAQs
What is an RDA omni antenna?
An RDA omni antenna is an omnidirectional antenna designed to transmit and receive wireless signals in a full 360-degree pattern, allowing communication with multiple remote devices from a central location.
What are RDA omni antennas used for?
RDA omni antennas are commonly used in industrial wireless networks such as SCADA systems, telemetry networks, and remote monitoring systems where base stations must communicate with many field devices.
What frequencies do RDA omni antennas support?
Most RDA omni antennas are designed for industrial communication bands such as 450 MHz and 900 MHz, which are commonly used in data radio networks and industrial telemetry systems.
What is the difference between an omni antenna and a Yagi antenna?
An omni antenna provides 360-degree signal coverage around the antenna, while a Yagi antenna is directional and focuses signal strength in one specific direction for long-distance communication.
Where are RDA omni antennas typically installed?
They are commonly installed on towers, rooftops, poles, and control buildings at facilities such as oil and gas sites, water treatment plants, utility substations, and industrial automation systems.