User`s manual

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Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR)
USER'S MANUAL
Model A8520E24A91
Contents
1. Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1. Features....................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Theory of Operation.................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.1. Network Topology and Nomenclature ................................................................................................ 8
1.2.2. Adaptive Frequency Hopping ............................................................................................................. 9
1.3. Applications ............................................................................................................................................. 10
2. Approvals and Usage ................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1. Product Approvals .................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1.1. USA (Federal Communications Commission, FCC) ......................................................................... 11
2.1.1.1. FCC Labeling Requirements ................................................................................................ 11
2.1.1.2. End User Manual ................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.1.3. RF Exposure ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.1.2. Canada (Industry Canada, IC) .......................................................................................................... 12
2.1.2.1. IC Labeling Requirements .................................................................................................... 13
2.1.2.2. RF Exposure ............................................................................................................................ 14
2.1.3. Europe (Conformité Européenne, ) ............................................................................................... 15
2.2. Potential Interference Sources ............................................................................................................... 16
2.3. Approved Usage ..................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.1. US and Canada ................................................................................................................................. 16
2.3.2. Europe ............................................................................................................................................... 17
3. Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 19
3.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................................................. 19
3.2. Operating Conditions ............................................................................................................................. 20
3.3. Pin Out ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.4. Recommended Layout (dimensions in mm) ...................................................................................... 22
3.5. Power Supply Considerations ............................................................................................................... 23
4. Mechanical and Process ................................................................................................................................ 25
4.1. Radio Module Details (dimensions in mm) ........................................................................................ 25
4.2. Packaging Details (dimensions in mm) ............................................................................................... 26
4.2.1. Matrix Tray Packaging ..................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.2. Tape-Reel Packaging ......................................................................................................................... 26
4.3. Soldering................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.3.1. Manual Mounting Procedure ........................................................................................................... 27
4.3.2. Automated Mounting Procedure ...................................................................................................... 28
5. Configuration and Programming ............................................................................................................... 31
5.1. Calibrating Transmit Power .................................................................................................................. 31
5.2. Programming ........................................................................................................................................... 32