RVL-1 RavenLink GPS Fiber Optic Link System

The RVL-1 Fiber Optic Link System (formerly Raven StarLink) is an affordable multi-constellation solution for remote GPS antenna installations and was designed to accommodate future expansions of GPS signals. The product covers frequency ranges from from 800 MHz up to 1800 MHz and passes all of the GNSS frequencies (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BEIDOU, SBAS, L-BAND) over fiber from a few meters up to 1,524 meters (5,000 feet).

 

This system offers exceptional lightning protection. Because the fiber optic cable will not pass current induced by lightning strikes, both the th the cable and the system are protected.

 

This unit has been designed to operate on 12V to 36V AC or DC, allowing the use of low voltage NEC electrical wiring standards to be used at installation. The RVL-1 is designed to operate with any TNC GNSS antenna with at least 34dB gain for a complete solution.

RVL-1 GPS fiber optic link is patented technology. (US8032031 B2)

The RVL utilizes the advantages of fiber optic cable over coaxial including: 

• Greater distance for remote antenna (up to 1,524 meters)
• Lower signal loss during transmission
• Security as the cable does not radiate signals.
• Immune to environmental factors that affect copper
• Insulated cable so no electrical current can flow through, therefore providing the ultimate in lightning and surge protection.
• Immune to electrometric interference and radio-frequency interference.
• Fiber cable can run beside industrial equipment without concern
• The cable is lightweight, thin and durable making installation easier to handle, while also taking up less space.
• Lower costs to maintain than copper cable.

RVL-1 TRANSMITTER

Antenna Requirements:

• Connection: TNC
• Gain: 34dB 6/-3 dB
• Impedance: 50O
• Power:  5 VDC (minimum 8mA)
• Frequency: 800MHz to 1800 MHz
• Power Connection:  2 Pin 12 -24V AC or DC
• Input Voltage: AC/DC 12-24V 50/60 Hz @ 100-600mA

Output Connection: 
ST Type Fiber Optic Connector for Simplex Multimode 50/125 Micron Cable

Fiber Length: 

• System allows fiber runs of up to 1524 meters (5000 feet) of 50/125 fiber optic cable
• Enclosure: Die cast, aluminum color: beige (powder coated)
• Relative Humidity: 0-100% condensing
• Storage Temp: -50°C to 85°C
• Operating Temp: -40°C to 70°C
• Accessories: Power supply (516816), power
• Cable (516818)
• Altitude: 6,096m (20,000 ft)
• System Propagation Delay:  15ns (does not include fiber optic cable delay)

RVL-1 RECEIVER

Product Overview

• Input Connection: ST Type Fibre Optic
• Connector for Simplex Multimode 50/125 Micron Cable
• Input Power:  5 to 12 VDC @ 85mA (powered from DC bias of GPS Receiver)
• Output Connection: BNC 50 OHM Female
• Frequency: 800MHz to 1800 MHz
• Enclosure: Extruded Aluminium
• Color: Natural
• Relative Humidity: 0-95% Non-Condensing
• Storage Temp: -40°C to 85°C
• Operating Temp: 0°C to 50°C
• Accessories: Antenna Fault Reporting LED:
• Green Good;
• Red Fault
• Altitude: 6,096m (20,000 ft)