{"product_id":"bently-nevada-185450-01-ranger-pro-series-wireless-repeater-module","title":"Bently Nevada 185450-01 Ranger Pro Series Wireless Repeater Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBently Nevada 185450-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enetwork bridge repeater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigned to maintain signal continuity within the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRanger Pro wireless condition monitoring ecosystem\u003c\/strong\u003e. Operating on the robust\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISA100.11a (IEC 62734)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprotocol, this unit functions as a dedicated infrastructure node that amplifies and redirects data packets from remote vibration sensors to the central gateway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike battery-powered field devices, the 185450-01 is powered by a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtinuous 24VDC supply\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling sustained high-gain transmission without duty-cycle limitations. Its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elow-profile form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombined with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh transmit power (+20 dBm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emakes it especially effective for eliminating RF “dead zones” caused by heavy machinery, steel structures, and electromagnetic interference common in industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 cm × 25 cm × 4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20°C to +60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndustrial Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 185450-01 is commonly deployed in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elarge-scale rotating machinery monitoring systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere wireless sensors are positioned beyond direct line-of-sight of the gateway. Typical use cases include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurbine halls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffshore platforms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompressor buildings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacilities with heavy steel shielding or dense equipment layouts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts stable power input and high RF output make it ideal for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-throughput, low-latency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewireless networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e185450-01 vs. Battery-Powered Repeaters (e.g., 185410 Series)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 185450-01’s constant 24VDC power source supports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigher data rates, reduced latency, and continuous transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e, eliminating the power-saving constraints required by battery-operated repeaters. 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