Robust Ethernet Connectivity for Tethered Drones

The Digital LYNX provides high-bandwidth and reliable data transfer over power lines for complex, data-intensive applications. Atlanta Instrument and Measurement developed the Digital LYNX for quick and easy integration into existing copper power systems for Aerostats and other remotely operated vehicles. The Digital LYNX capabilities remove the need for potentially insecure wireless data solutions, or for brittle optical fiber data solutions–providing a truly persistent data connection. Our base Digital LYNX model provides 10/100 Ethernet data transmission over power lines with up to 1,000 VDC. A high voltage model can be used to work with higher voltages. The Digital Lynx can further expand its capabilities to include video encoding and serial communication protocols by adding expansion boards. With its small size/weight, low power consumption, and wide power supply range, Digital LYNX is an ideal product for many embedded systems that require fast, long range, and secure data transmission. The application space for transmitting and receiving data over power cables is diverse. In addition to assisting in data transfer from tethered aerial drones, aerostats, or underwater remotely operated vehicles, Digital LYNX can transfer data over power cables in any RF-challenged environment. For pipe inspection, offshore rig inspection, surveillance, and reconnaissance, our expansion boards provide a low-cost way to transmit camera feeds 1000+ feet.

Applications:

  • Aerostats
  • Tethered UAVs
  • Micro Gimbals
  • Remotely Operated Vehicles
  • Submersibles
  • Telerobotics
  • Pipe Inspection
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LYNX-25-CLEAR-SMALL

LYNX-OEM

Specifications

Operation 
Transmission Rate 50 Mbps at 1000 ft.
Medium Twisted pair/Coax
Maximum Power Line Voltage * 1000 VDC
Temperature -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 167°F)
Input Voltage 5 VDC to 58 VDC
Ethernet 10/100
* High voltage model available for greater voltages
SWAP 
Size3.0 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches
Weight48 grams
Power2.5 watts
External Connectors: HeaderPurpose
Molex-501876-1640Input Voltage, 3 Ethernet switch ports
BU-SMA-HData
FTSH-105-01-L-DV-K Diagnostics
Molex-53047-03 UART Firmware upgrades
HARWIN-855-M22-7130342Bind
HARWIN-855-M22-7130442 Output Voltage
HARWIN-855-M22-7130642Expansion Board

Accessories

LYNX-UART-XB

The LYNX-UART-XB is an expansion board that adds support for two channels of RS232
  • Interface 3.3V-level signals (5V tolerant) or RS-232 voltage levels
  • Data Rates: 300bps to 921,600bps (software selectable)
  • Port Binding or Virtual Serial Drivers

Mechanical

Data Over Power Configuration

LYNX-Connection-Diagram

LYNX can operate on over the tethered vehicles power supply line or on a dedicated transmission line

Documents

Software

Video