Long Range RF Transmitter Receiver, FORBIX SEMICON®

Model FBX-ALBATROSS-04TR: long range RF for defence, factories, and sites.

Furthermore, short-range remotes can trigger a pole unit up to 2–3 km LoS.

In addition, four latch channels drive LEDs, relays, sirens, or displays.

FORBIX SEMICON long range RF transmitter, receiver, and remote controllers
FORBIX SEMICON long range RF transmitter, receiver, and remote controllers
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FORBIX SEMICON long range RF system — Forbix Semicon Long Range Alarm Configuration
FORBIX SEMICON long range RF system — Forbix Semicon Long Range Alarm
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FORBIX SEMICON long range RF system — Forbix Semicon Long Range Transmitter
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FORBIX SEMICON long range RF system — Forbix Semicon Wireless Long Range Remote Control
FORBIX SEMICON long range transmitter pole mounted for clear line of sight
FORBIX SEMICON long range wireless alarm complete solution layout
Triggering FORBIX SEMICON long range transmitter with short range remote controller

RF summary

ItemDetail
ModelFBX-ALBATROSS-04T / 04R
Range (LoS)2–3 km; 500 m–8 km typical
Channels4 latch ON/OFF + LED
Band315–480 MHz, GFSK, FEC hop
Power12 V DC; 220 V AC adapter
EnclosureABS in metal weather box

Radio parameters

ParameterValue
Tx power+30 dBm
Rx sensitivity−112 dBm
Remote trigger30–120 m outdoors
Size200×150×70 mm; ~220 g
Temp0°C to 40°C

Long Range RF System

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Weather protection: Tx and Rx ship with an extra metal outdoor box.

It shields electronics from rain, dust, UV, and outdoor heat swings.

Mount on wall or pole; RF stays inside, antenna stays outside.

How the system operates

The link has two trigger paths. Both send the same secure RF packet.

TriggerHow it worksTypical use
Panel buttons4 keys on FBX-ALBATROSS-04T toggle Rx channels.On-site manual control.
FBX521 remoteShort-range RF starts the pole/wall Tx unit.Ground-level, no climbing.
Latch ON/OFFON holds load; OFF clears the same channel.Pumps, gates, sirens.
Receiver outputFunction
4× LEDShows active channel or remote number.
4× RelayDrives siren, beacon, hooter, or gate.

Network architecture (configurable nodes)

Firmware supports several RF topologies. Node IDs are set at commissioning.

ModeBehaviour
UnicastOne Tx talks to one chosen Rx.
MulticastOne Tx reaches a defined Rx group.
BroadcastOne Tx heard by all Rx in range.
AnycastBest-SNR or nearest Rx in a pool acts.

Repeater system — extended range

Optionally, repeaters extend range beyond one 2–3 km hop.

StepEffect
CaptureRepeater picks up the Tx packet at usable SNR.
RetransmitClean RF is sent onward with better SNR.
Per hopAbout +2–3 km in open line of sight.
ChainMultiple hops cover long perimeters.

Applications

SectorUse
DefencePerimeter warning and guard-post panic.
FactoryE-stop and machine control over distance.
WarehouseDoors, conveyors, forklift beacons.
SecuritySilent alarm and gate release (~3 km).
LogisticsBay hooters and dock locks.

Mounting and range notes

TipDetail
HeightMount Tx on pole, roof, or tower.
AntennaKeep outside metal box; RF inside.
ObstaclesRange may fall to ~500–800 m.
MetalDo not trap antenna in steel cabinets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the open-air range?

Typically 2–3 km line of sight per hop.

Site conditions may give 500 m up to 8 km.

How are channels controlled?

One press latches ON; a paired press latches OFF.

Can I trigger without reaching the transmitter?

Yes. Short-range remotes activate the pole-mounted Tx.

Outdoor remote range is about 30–120 m.

What outputs can the receiver drive?

LEDs show which channel or remote is active.

Relays switch sirens, beacons, and hooters.