Base Engineering recently launched a new long-range chipset option designed to increase range, reliability, and installation flexibility, beginning with its Ranger and ProControl handheld communication devices.
The long-range chipset features the capability to exceed 1,000 ft. of range for installations with external antennas. One of the key benefits of the Long-Range Chipset is the increased reliability of communication in worksite environments where propane and refined fueling equipment, construction equipment, cement and vacuum trucks, cranes, cargo ships, and manufacturing facilities are present, Base reported.
Additionally, in many applications, the use of external antennas is not required, resulting in a cleaner, faster installation.
“The long-range chipset represents a continued commitment to our existing and future Base Engineering ecosystem,” Toby Bourque, Base vice president, said in a news release. “Working with our partners and end-users, we’ve designed this new chipset to not only deliver a stronger communication range but also provide a more reliable connection in challenging industrial operating environments.
“Our long-range chipset also offers expanded flexibility and simplicity during installation while removing the external-antenna requirement in many installations, which is something our partners and customers have been requesting.”