Domo Tactical Communications NETNODE-5R Users Manual

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NETNode IP Mesh Radio Phase 5

COFDM – Video, Audio Telemetry and IP Products

October 2015 Data Sheet

The most important thing we build is trust

Cobham NETNode IP mesh radios are the latest innovations
in the expanding range of Cobham Tactical Communications
and Surveillance solutions.

The Multiple Input/Multiple Output (MIMO) node is the
latest breakthrough in mesh technology from Cobham,
offering multiple transmit and receive antennas,
transmitting extra data on the same frequency by
overlaying two signals in the space of one. This technique
almost doubles the IP throughput and provides twice as
much output power increasing range.

NETNode IP radios can be combined in a fluid self forming,
self healing mesh containing up to sixteen radios. The
NETNode radios within the mesh exchange data on a single
frequency, simplifying frequency management. The Phase
5 unit builds on Cobham’s latest technology development
and algorithmic improvements contained within the unit
resulting in a further reduced noise floor and improved
spectral efficiency. The Phase 5 unit also includes Power
over Ethernet (POE*) and IP control on all units, enabling
the unit to be powered and configured from just one cable.
The unit can also be configured to have the 2x2dBi or
2x4dBi antenna directly mounted, making it ideal for instant
deployment where high data rates are required.

The entire mesh can operate in a selectable bandwidth of
between 2.5 and 10MHz. The NETNode radios employ the
unique Cobham COFDM modulation scheme and therefore
offer excellent RF penetration and performance in the
presence of multipath.

The NETNode mesh radios can provide greater than 25Mb/s
of IP data (data rate depends on mode, number of nodes
and range between nodes). This available bit-rate can be
used to exchange IP data traffic between nodes.

The highly flexible mesh topology means that data can be
exchanged between nodes in a point-to-point or multi-point
fashion; range can be extended by using nodes as
repeaters. The self-forming, self-healing mesh architecture
makes the NETNode product ideal for use in mobile
surveillance applications, command and control applications,
or advanced robotics.

The NETNode can be connected to third party cameras
using the SDI/ HD SDI connectors. AVI options are available
for composite or Pal camera options.

Security of the entire mesh network can be ensured by the
use of the optional AES128 or AES256 encryption.

Control of the deployed mesh is achieved using the inbuilt
web browser or comprehensive Mission Commander PC
application. This software suite, based around a mapping
display, is used to configure and monitor the mesh and
wider Cobham Surveillance systems, and to control its
nodes and cameras. Video can be viewed on the PC device
using the Mission Commander software and recorded using
Milestone Compatible recorders.

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NETNode IP Mesh Radio Phase 5

COFDM – Video, Audio Telemetry and IP Products
October 2015 Data Sheet

Specification:

Interfaces

RF Interfaces
(Antennas 1-4) N-Types (2x TX/RX, 2x RX)

12-18V DC Input 6 – Way Amphenol
18-48V DC Input 3 – Way Amphenol
Ethernet 1 RJ45 Amphenol
Ethernet 2 RJ45 Amphenol
SDI/HD-SDI input 1 75R BNC
SDI/HD-SDI input 2 75R BNC
Config & Data 22 – Way Amphenol

Typical range

DraftXXX Ground – Air Link 65km

RF Interfaces

Antenna A Receive only antenna
Antenna B Switched transmit / Receive antenna
Antenna C Receive only antenna
Antenna D Switched transmit / Receive antenna

RF and modulation

Output frequency 2.00 to 2.50GHz,
Tuning step size 125kHz step
Output power +33dBm per channel in 0.25dB step (4W

total)
Bandwidth 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 10.0MHz
Mesh capacity Up to 25Mb/s (MIMO)
Modulation COFDM 360 carrier modulation
Carrier Modulation BPSK/QPSK/16QAM (adaptive)
FEC rate FEC1/2, FEC2/3 (adaptive)
Receive diversity Maximum Ratio Combining
Receive sensitivity -98dBm (BW 2.5MHz / BPSK ½)

IP interface

Primary and secondary
ethernet electrical 100BaseT Ethernet (with optional POE)

IP address allocation DHCP dynamic IP addressing/Static IP

Streaming

Format UDP Multicast/Unicast

MJPEG TCP/HTTP

Video

Video Input 2 video streams
Max total throughput of 1920x1080p30

Input Format 1920x1080i 60/59.94/50Hz

H.264 Compression AVC / H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10

Coding Options Horizontal scaling of 3/4, 2/3, 1/2, 1/4
Vertical scaling of 1/2, 1/4
Sub-frame rate of 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/24

Encoder Delay 1s to 10ms (mode dependant)
Encoder Bitrates 0.25Mbps to 32Mbps

Audio

Analogue Audio Input High gain microphone stereo pair
Digital Audio Input SD/HD-SDI 2 digital stereo pairs
Sample Rate 16kHz-48kHz
Coding Modes 4 channels stereo or mono

MPEG Audio Layer 1 64-448kbps
MPEG Audio Layer 2 32-384kbps

RTSP/RTP/UDP Multicast/Unicast
ONVIF profile S

2 HD streams at half resolution or frame rate

1920x1080p 30/29.97/25/24/23.97Hz
1920x1080psf 30/29.97/25/24/23.97Hz
1280x720p 60/59.94/50Hz
720x576i 50Hz or 720x480i 59.94Hz

High profile level 4.0

MPEG Audio Layer 3 8-256kbps

Store and Forward options*

Storage format SD card interface (Secure Digital card)
Record options Continuous or triggered (Milestone)
Files download From web browser interface/RTSP
Video and audio clip size 30 seconds

Encryption

Type AES128 or AES256 (both optional)

Open Audio comms channel (shared voice channel)

Multi-user audio
comms channel Interface microphone level/headphone o/p

Compression G726 32kbit audio 8KHz sampling and mute

Encryption

Type AES128 or AES256 (both optional)

GPS

Dedicated GPS interface RS232/RS485

Data interface

RS232/RS485 data input 1K2 to 115K2 baud switchable
(shared with user camera With UDP and TCP routing protocol
control)

PTZ camera interface (with AVI fitted)

User camera type PAL or NTSC
User camera control From Mesh Commander PC application using

Triggers*

Trigger source Third party equipment remote trigger (e.g. PIR

User pre-set time trigger

Trigger action Start to transmit (silence mode)
Activate video stream (NETAV option)
Activate audio stream (NETAV option)
Move camera to preset position
Activate local store feature

Control

Local control LEDs power and mesh status
Remote control Mission Commander PC application

Web Browser control

Physical

Sealing IP66 Minimum
Dimensions H 125mm, W 125mm, D 205 (245) mm

Mounting options base unit Tripod mount and captive hole screws
Weight 3.46kg

Power

DC input (12V) 8-16V
DC input (48V) 20 – 48V
PoE x 2 50V(nominal) adapter dependant.
Power consumed (non-MIMO) 12W approx
Power consumed (MIMO) 25W (40W pk) approx.

Environment

Temperature range -10 to 50 deg C

VISCA, PELCOD or PELCOP
From any user supplied desk controller
Requires RS232/RS485 interface

etc)

Video motion detection (NETAV option)*
Audio level*

Full control of all parameters in a map based
application

(including connectors)

Product Code:

Pinouts:

12V DC Input Pin 1 = 12V

38999 6-Way

Pin 2 = 12V