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Rajant Sparrow

Rajant Sparrow BreadCrumb wireless mesh node, top view
RAJANT KINETIC MESH

Rajant Sparrow

Compact wireless mesh connectivity for equipment that needs to move.

The Rajant Sparrow BreadCrumb® is a compact, rugged wireless mesh node for mobile equipment, vehicles and embedded systems. Combining Kinetic Mesh networking, Wi-Fi access and Layer 2 switching, it maintains resilient connectivity as equipment moves.

✓ Dual-radio wireless mesh✓ Up to 300 Mbps data rate*✓ Self-healing InstaMesh®✓ IP67 protection✓ Gigabit Ethernet✓ Low-power operation

*Manufacturer-stated maximum radio data rate; actual application throughput varies.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Reliable connections for equipment on the move

Rajant Sparrow connects vehicles, mobile plant, industrial sensors and other IP-enabled equipment where fixed wireless infrastructure may be impractical. Its compact, solid-state construction is suited to demanding environments.

Rajant InstaMesh® automatically selects network paths and reroutes traffic when wireless links change or become unavailable. The Sparrow combines mesh networking with an integrated Wi-Fi access point and Layer 2 switching, allowing compatible cameras, tablets, sensors and wired devices to connect to the network.

Available in mixed-band and dual-5 GHz configurations, Sparrow offers deployment flexibility for industrial automation, remote monitoring, mining, construction and transport operations.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Technical Specifications

Rajant Sparrow ME5 series. Refer to the manufacturer’s specification sheet for complete configuration and regional frequency details.

Model comparison

Specification ME5-2450CS ME5-5050CS
Radio 1 2.4 GHz 4.9/5 GHz
Radio 2 4.9/5 GHz 4.9/5 GHz
Configuration Mixed-frequency dual radio Dual 4.9/5 GHz radios

Wireless connectivity

Specification 2.4 GHz 4.9/5 GHz
Antenna connectors 2 × Type N female 2 × Type N female
Frequency 2402–2482 MHz 4940–4990 MHz; 5150–5850 MHz (regional channels)
Modulation DSSS, CCK, OFDM OFDM
Maximum radio data rate 300 Mbps 300 Mbps
Maximum RF transmit power 25 dBm ± 2 dB 22 dBm ± 2 dB

Power and interfaces

Specification Sparrow BreadCrumb®
Input power 9–30 VDC passive PoE
Power consumption 2.8 W average idle; 15 W maximum peak at 24 V
Ethernet 1 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45, auto MDI/MDIX
USB USB 2.0 for firmware update and device management functions
Ingress protection IP67-rated enclosure
Operating temperature Approximately −40°C to +70°C

Frequency availability, RF power and configuration are subject to regional approvals. Maximum data rates are not guaranteed application throughput.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Small device. Resilient industrial networking.

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Dual-radio flexibility

Choose mixed 2.4/5 GHz or dual 4.9/5 GHz configurations to suit your network.

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Rajant InstaMesh®

Automatically adapts routing as equipment moves and wireless conditions change.

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Wi-Fi access point

Connect compatible cameras, sensors, tablets and other Wi-Fi devices.

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Gigabit Ethernet

Connect wired industrial equipment through a 10/100/1000 Mbps interface.

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IP67 protection

Rugged enclosure designed for dusty, wet and demanding sites.

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Low power demand

Approximately 2.8 W idle consumption, ideal for compact mobile installations.

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Secure mesh networking

Supports encryption and per-hop, per-packet authentication.

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Flexible integration

Layer 2 switching, Automatic Protocol Tunnelling and mesh clustering options.

INDUSTRIES

Built for the environments you work in

Dependable wireless connectivity for moving equipment, remote assets and connected industrial systems.

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Mining & Quarrying

Support mobile plant, tele-remote machinery and site monitoring across changing terrain.

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Logistics

Connect vehicles, autonomous equipment and sensors as they move through busy facilities.

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Utilities

Provide resilient communications for field systems, remote monitoring and infrastructure assets.

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