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RS300 by Ranch Systems LLC
Whether it's soil moisture, weather, or a water metering station you're looking for, the RS300 advanced field sensing device can help you get the right data to make informed decisions. The RS300 by Ranch Systems, is a device that is compatible with a variety of field sensors and communicates this information over a cellular connection to Reinke's ReinCloud™ Ag-Data Services.
The RS300 is powered using a solar panel and rechargeable battery making it easy to place this anywhere in the field for continued data collection. Its versatile mounting configuration allows it to be installed on utility struts, poles, posts, and more.
Contact your knowledgeable Reinke dealer to find out more about this great product that gives you the information you need to make those everyday decisions.
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Station Options
Weather Station
Equipment Options RX30 Weather Station Combo Wind Speed & Direction Ambient Temperature Humidity Rainfall Leaf Wetness Solar Radiation 
Water Metering Station
Equipment Options Pressure Transducer 0 - 50PSI Pressure Transducer 0 - 200PSI Ultra-Sonic Water Level Submersible Water Level Deep Well Water Sensor Pressure Switch Flow Meter Monitoring(select digital meters) 
Soil Moisture Station
Equipment Options Sentek® EnviroSCAN Probe AquaCheck® Sub-Surface Probe Decagon® 5TE Probe
Accessing Data From ReinCloud
RS300 Widget
Data from the RS300 is accessed through Reinke's ReinCloud™ Ag-Data Service. Within ReinCloud, you'll be able to view the most recent information while also gaining access to historical data through graphs.
ReinCloud™ will display the RS300 station within the property and dashboard alongside the other equipment you have activated within your account making it easier to manage all of your ag-based data in one single location.
Custom Alerts
Customized alerts can also be setup at time of activation alerting you of critical conditions.
Technical Specifications
Technical Description
The RS300 is an advanced mesh telemetry node combining data logging with radio telemetry in an integrated package also including outdoor enclosure, solar panel and battery. It offers cellular communications to a central Internet server. The unit has dual analog/digital input port, two high-speed serial ports and 4MB of data memory. Two expansion slots allow addition of up to 8 outputs/valve controls or 8 additional sensor inputs, or a mix of those.
Cellular Models
Options CDMA/Verizon, GSM/3G/HSPA/Telstra
Antenna type Fixed mount, solid, heavy-duty, penta-band
Approvals FCC, ETSI, C-TICK
Sensing Capabilities
Sample rate Programmable 60 secs to 18 hours
Excitation voltage 5V and 12V
Excitation time Programmable 10ms to 2.5 secs Memory 4MB flash drive (up to 1 year of backup)
Port Capabilities
Port 1-4 Available for insertion of RSEXP-ING and RSEXP-DCL options
Port 5 Dual analog/digital/counter inputs SwitchCraft/Conxall Micro-Con 6pin female
Port 6 Combined RS485/SDI12/MODBUS SwitchCraft/Conxall Mini-Con 4pin female
Port 8 RS232 SwitchCraft/Conxall Mini-Con 6pin male
Power
Solar panel 5W Internal battery 12V NiMH, 2 AH (included)
Up-gradable to 4AH. Typical run time without sunlight 1 week
General
Dimensions (HxWxD) 4x10x4 (inches)
Weight 7 lbs
Prerequisites
ReinCloud™ Annual Subscription