User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Copyright Statement
- FCC and IC Statements
- GNU General Public License Statement
- Preface
- 1 Introduction to BreadCrumbs
- 2 Description of a BreadCrumb ME4
- 3 Using BC|Commander
- 4 Deploying a BreadCrumb Mesh Network
- 5 Firmware Upgrade
- 6 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A: Radio Channels and Frequencies
- Appendix B: Error and Warning Codes
- Appendix C: Using Pole Mount Bracket
- Appendix D: Rajant End User License Agreement
- Appendix E: GNU General Public License
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb® ME4 v11 User Guide
03-100126-011 Version 11.0.0
2 Description of a BreadCrumb ME4
BreadCrumb ME4 is a portable, wireless device deployable in almost any environment. It is light in
weight, supports up to 4 external antennas and is designed to be completely mobile as worn by an
individual. The BreadCrumb ME4 must be powered by an external source.
2.1 Radios
The BreadCrumb ME4 contains two radios in the 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz or 5 GHz bands. Custom
radio configurations, including a mix of licensed, military or unlicensed frequencies are available upon
request. There are several different models of ME4, each with a different combination of radios. See
Appendix A for a list of the channels and frequencies supported by each of the radios.
2.2 Enclosure
The ME4 enclosure has been designed to operate in extreme conditions, with protection against ingress
of dust as well as protection against immersion in water. The enclosure dimensions are 189 mm x 95
mm x 51 mm (7.46” x 3.75” x 2.00”). The external features of the enclosure are shown in Figure 1 and
Figure 2.
Figure 1: BreadCrumb ME4 Enclosure Features (Front)
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