MLBase

Overview

The MLBase™ is a communications base station for the MLRemote® wireless datalogging system. The MLBase provides for queuing all inbound and outbound data communications with MLRemote.
Network communication options for the MLBase include both Wi-Fi and Cellular integration. The MLBase offers long-distance communications and low power in a small form factor when paired with the MLRemote. Low-data rate communications of up to 15 kilometers (9 miles) is achievable, and up to 100 kilometers (60 miles) with the use of gain antennas.

System Details

The MLBase is capable of reading supply voltage, humidity, and temperature. Additionally, the MLBase is capable of reading the status of a digital input, typically used for entry detection.

Several status LEDs are used for reporting basic system operation including the following:

  • Power LED: Measure of battery voltage and overall system health status indicator
  • Charge LED: Status of charger output voltage
  • Activity: Activity on radio link from radio
  • LAN Link: Network link status
  • LAN Active: Network activity

Battery & Enclosure

The standard assembly is designed for outdoor applications with full weather protection, including a NEMA 4X steel enclosure with an IP66 rating. Included with the MLBase is a 900MHz omnidirectional antenna for MLBase to MLRemote communications and a 2.4/5GHz directional antenna for Wi-Fi communications. When the cellular LTE option is chosen, an LTE omnidirectional antenna is provided. A 12V 50Ah battery is included for optimal performance as well as a 40-Watt solar panel and mounting bracket.

MLSuite® Integration

Communication of the MLBase relies on MLSuite and can either be hosted through Canary Systems’ cloud-based network or within the client’s site network.

MLWebHardware, the web-based system configuration and management platform, provides the means to communicate with each MLBase and organize and administer the data received from MLRemote systems. Additionally, MLWebHardware allows for any peripheral data from the MLBase to be collected, such as battery and solar voltages.

The comprehensive, fully integrated web-based platform MLWeb® allows for the configuration of monitoring settings to collect, view, and present the data accordingly. MLWeb enables clients to create various levels of user access for heightened security, prepare charts and calculations, review scheduled reports, and establish presets for alarm conditions to receive alerts in real time.

Long Distance Communication

Wireless telemetry (900MHz or 2.4GHz) for ranges up to 100km (60 miles)

Connect Multiple MLRemotes

Serves as a single point of connection for multiple MLRemote data collection systems

Web-Based Configuration

Easy configuration and system programming from anywhere using MLWebHardware platform

MLBase Specifications

Download Data Sheet
MLBase-M-50SMLBase-W-50S
MCUMLBaseMLBase
Enclosure TypeSteelSteel
Size (L x W x H)51 x 41 x 25 cm
20 x 16 x 10 in 		51 x 41 x 25 cm
20 x 16 x 10 in
Assembled Weight20 kg
44 lbs		20 kg
44 lbs
Battery50Ah50Ah
Solar40W40W
Antenna (Server)900MHz dBi
Omnidirectional DAS		2.4GHz to 5.8GHz
Wideband Directional
Antenna (MLRemotes)800/900MHz dBi Omnidirectional800/900MHz dBi Omnidirectional
TransmittingCellular
Wi-Fi		Cellular
Wi-Fi
MCUEnclosure TypeSize (L x W x H)Assembled WeightBatterySolarAntenna (Server)Antenna (MLRemotes)Transmitting
MLBase-M-50SMLBaseSteel51 x 41 x 25 cm
20 x 16 x 10 in 		20 kg
44 lbs		50Ah40W900MHz dBi
Omnidirectional DAS		800/900MHz dBi OmnidirectionalCellular
Wi-Fi
MLBase-W-50SMLBaseSteel51 x 41 x 25 cm
20 x 16 x 10 in 		20 kg
44 lbs		50Ah40W2.4GHz to 5.8GHz
Wideband Directional		800/900MHz dBi OmnidirectionalCellular
Wi-Fi

Physical
Operating Temperature-40 to +60 °C
-40 to +140 °F
Operating Humidity 95% non-condensing

Memory
Storage Capacity32GB SD card
(~31 GB effective size)

System Power
Voltage12VDC at 700mA max,
105mA to 120mA nominal
Battery12V 50Ah
sealed lead-acid
Pass CurrentsUp to 2A
Input Voltage Maximum40V
Charge Voltages13.8V and 6.9V

AC Adaptor
Output Voltage18VDC
Output Power1A maximum

Solar
Output Voltage18VDC maximum (loaded)
Output Power2.25A maximum (40W)

System Measurements
Internal Temp Measurement Range-40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F)
at an accuracy of 0.5 °C (1 °F)
Temperature Output°C or °F
Internal Humidity Measurements Range0-100% RH, at an accuracy of ± 4.5%
Internal Voltage Measurement0–20VDC solar panel
0–16VDC battery input/output
at ± 0.1VDC accuracy
(over temperature range)

Status LEDs
PowerStatus of battery voltage
ChargeStatus of charger output voltage
ActivityActivity on radio link from radio
LAN LinkNetwork link status
LAN ActiveNetwork activity

Wired/Wireless Ethernet
ModuleXPico
PortsRS-232 (DE-9), Ethernet (RJ-45)
Speed300–921.6kbps
InterfaceEthernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (Auto-sensing)
StandardsWPA, WEP, ARP, UDP/IP, TCP/IP, ICMP, SNMP, AutoIP, DHCP, TFTP, Telnet, and HTTP
Security256-bit AES encryption
Range (line-of-sight)1.31km (1 mile) with directional antenna

LTE Interface
ModuleSierra Wireless RC7611
(North America)
CategoryCat 4
BandsB2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B14, B25, B26, B66, and B71
Peak Download Rate150 Mbps
Peak Upload Rate50 Mbps
Approved CarriersAT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sierra Wireless

900MHz Module
ModuleDigi International XBee-Pro SX
Standard RangeUp to 15 km (9miles)
Extended Range (with Enhanced Module)Up to 100 km (60 miles)
NetworkPoint to multi-point
Frequency RangeISM 902 to 928Mhz
Transmit Current900mA @ 30dBm
Receive Current40mA
Sleep Current2.5uA

2.4GHz Module
Standard RangeUp to 3.2 km (2 miles)