null

Kantronics KPC-3 Plus

(No reviews yet) Write a Review
$249.00
Weight:
16.20 Ounces
Maximum Purchase:
10 units
Note:
Includes power plug connector (center pin positive). 12Vdc Power Adapter sold separately. USB version includes USB type A to USB type B cable.

Product Overview

The Kantronics KPC-3+ is engineered for dependable and versatile digital communications. This unit reflects many years of Kantronics experience and is built with an eye toward emerging applications. The KPC-3+ can fill a variety of roles. In use around the world, Kantronics Packet Communicators set the standard by which others are measured!

You can carry a KPC-3+ into the field with a radio to form a mobile data terminal, or (with the addition of an external GPS receiver) a GPS mobile "tracker". Its flexible power requirements (6 ~ 25 Vdc) allow for maximum versatility. You can achieve many hours of use by installing a 9 volt battery inside the KPC-3+. Battery life can be extended by disabling the LED displays through a simple keyboard command.

KPC-3+ Functions and Applications

  • "Keyboard to keyboard" communications
  • Digipeater
  • Personal Mail Box
  • Local area node
  • Remote control devices
  • Remote access of telemetry
  • Network node operation
  • BBS operations and message forwarding
  • GPS position transmitting and tracking (requires external GPS receiver with NMEA-0183 data output)
  • Data storage and retrieval
  • EMWIN Weather Information (additional software required)

KPC-3+ Features

  • "NEWUSER" mode provides a quick start for packet newcomers
  • Large capacity internal mailbox and mail forwarding feature
  • GPS operation mode allows use with APRS® or other geolocation software
  • Remote Control and telemetry functions with two A/D inputs and two control line outputs
  • Low power requirements (9 volt battery power capability)
  • Network node functions with standard "KA" Node and K-Net Node™
  • BBS, KISS, XKISS, HOST, TERMINAL, GPS and MODEM operating mode
  • "Online" HELP feature
  • Upgradeable as new firmware is released
  • Digital control of audio drive level -- set from keyboard or by remote control
  • Motorola® HC11 central processor
  • 512k memory standard (since 2nd quarter 2011)
  • Comes with coaxial power plug
  • Usable with base, mobile or hand-held radios

Required accessories:

The KPC-3 Plus RS232 requires a computer interface cable (with a DB-25 male plug on the KPC end).  A DB25 to USB interface cable is available at shop.kantronics.com.

The KPC-3 Plus USB package, includes a computer interface cable.

For both, you will need:

A terminal program in the computer,

An interface cable to the radio,

A power supply.

The KPC-3 Plus requires close to 12 volts dc, and it normally draws in the range of 15 to 30 ma. Its power jack accepts a co-axial type plug, with a 2.1mm center hole, and a 5 mm outside diameter. The polarity of the plug is center positive. A power plug is included in the package if you wish to make up your own power cable.

The 12Vdc Power Adaptor is available at shop.kantronics.com.

Reviews

(No reviews yet) Write a Review