RV-M50 Daisy Radio Modem
Ultra-Low Power Long-Range LoRa Radio Modem for IoT, SCADA, Metering, and Asset Tracking
The RV-M50 is a compact, ultra-low power OEM radio modem designed for long-range IoT and industrial communication systems.
Built around LoRa-based spread spectrum technology, the M50 delivers exceptional range, sensitivity, and power efficiency — enabling reliable connectivity in environments where conventional radios fail.
- Up to 25 km communication range (terrain dependent)
- LoRa-based long-range spread spectrum (DSSS / FHSS capable)
- Ultra-low power: <250mW receive operation
- AES-128 encrypted secure communications
- Embedded OEM radio + modem in one module
- Designed for IoT, metering, telemetry, and GPS tracking
RV-M50 Daisy Radio Modem
OVERVIEW
The RV-M50 is a next-generation OEM “Daisy Radio” modem designed for ultra-efficient wireless communication in IoT, SCADA, and distributed sensor networks.
It combines a high-sensitivity LoRa-based RF engine with a fully embedded modem architecture, enabling long-range communication with extremely low power consumption.
The M50 is optimized for dense, low-power, wide-area networks (LPWAN-style deployments) where range, battery life, and scalability are critical.
WHY M50 (VALUE PROPOSITION)
Extreme Range in Class
- Industry-leading sensitivity performance
- Up to 25 km communication range (environment dependent)
- 50x improvement in sensitivity vs typical class devices
Built for IoT Scale
- Designed for large distributed sensor networks
- Optimized for low bandwidth, high efficiency systems
- Ideal for smart infrastructure and metering grids
Ultra-Low Power Operation
- <250mW receive power consumption
- Battery and solar optimized design
- Deep sleep mode (<50µA)
KEY CAPABILITIES
MODELS & CONFIGURATION
Model Format
RV-M50-AA-B-CC
Band Options
- 902–928 MHz (Americas ISM)
- 863–870 MHz (Europe ISM)
- 779–787 MHz (China ISM)
Power Options
- 5V input (standard)
- 7–30V input (regulated option)
GPS Option
- Standard (no GPS)
- GX: GPS + accelerometer (AVL / TSPI tracking)
RF PERFORMANCE (LO-RANGE FOCUS)
Communication Range
- 1 km to 25 km depending on terrain
- Optimized for obstructed and rural environments
Data Rates (Over-the-Air)
- 1.17 kbps
- 2.14 kbps
- 3.9 kbps
- 7 kbps
- 12.5 kbps
- up to 21.87 kbps
Advanced Modulation
- LoRa-based spread spectrum (DSSS)
- Optional FHSS operation mode
- Occupied bandwidth: 550 kHz – 835 kHz
RECEIVER PERFORMANCE
POWER EFFICIENCY
Power Consumption
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RX: <250mW (~50mA @ 5V)
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TX: up to 3W (~600mA @ 5V)
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Sleep: <50µA ultra-low power mode
Design Focus
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Battery-powered sensors
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Solar-powered IoT nodes
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Long-duration unattended deployments
SECURITY
AES-128 encryption standard
Secure key-managed communication
Protected RF link layer
Suitable for utility and critical infrastructure deployments
GPS & TRACKING (OPTIONAL)
GX Model Features
GPS + accelerometer integration
Asset tracking and AVL support
Position, motion, and telemetry reporting
Time-space-position information (TSPI) capability
NETWORKING & SCALABILITY
DIAGNOSTICS & TELEMETRY
INTERFACES
20-Pin OEM Interface
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UART TX/RX serial communication
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CTS / RTS flow control
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Carrier detect output
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Status outputs (STAT1 / STAT2)
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GPIO / IOA / IOB / IOC lines
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3.3V regulated output
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Backup battery input support
RF Connector
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MMCX female RF connector
EMBEDDED DESIGN
The M50 is a fully embedded radio modem:
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
APPLICATIONS
DEVELOPER PLATFORM
The M50 is designed for large-scale IoT deployment systems:
