900MHz ISM Wireless Telemetry
- Other Features
- Low power TI MSP430 microcontrollers for the tag and other base band operations
- Freescale HCS08 microprocessors for the overall system control functions
- Utilizes Micrel MICRF505 Transceiver
- FTDI USB to serial conversion for the Access Point to facilitate modern day communications (as opposed to legacy RS-232)
- Other Technologies
- Switching Power Supplies
- EMI Shielding
- Project
- Bovine Estrus Detection/Tracking System (Cows in heat)
- Problem
- The Client desired to create a next generation RF estrus detection system with advanced capabilities and reduced costs.
- Solution
- Anidea designed, implemented, and manufactured a series of devices to facilitate the monitoring of the mounting activity of large herds of cattle over widespread areas utilizing 900MHz ISM technology and developing the Tag, Base station, Repeater, and Access Point. While there are 4 devices in the system, only two assemblies were created.
- Benefit
- The Client now has an updated, robust, turnkey solution for their company.
Telemetry Tag
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Telemetry Base Station
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