User`s guide

9XTend™ RS-232/422/485 RF Modem User’s Guide
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1. 9XTend RS-232/422/485 RF Modem
The 9XTend RF Modem affords OEMs and integrators an easy-to-use RF
solution that sustains reliable delivery of data between remote devices.
Out-of-box, the modem is configured to immediately sustain long range
wireless links between devices. Simply feed serial data into one modem,
then the data will surface on the other end of the wireless link. The modem
transfers a standard asynchronous serial data stream between devices.
1.1. Key Features
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance
FCC Approved (USA) Refer to “Appendix A: Agency Certifications” on page 60 for
FCC Requirements.
Systems that include XTend RF Modems inherit Digi’s Certifications.
ISM (Industrial, Scientific & Medical) license-free 902-928 MHz frequency band
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 registered standards
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) immunity - ESD-hardened and IEC1000-4-2 (Level 4) tested
Long Range Data Integrity
1 Watt Power Output (variable 1mW - 1W)
Range (@9,600 bps throughput data rate):
• Indoor/Urban: up to 3000’ (900 m)
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight:
up to 14 miles (22 km) w/dipole antenna
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight:
up to 40 miles (64 km) w/high-gain antenna
Range (@115,200 bps throughput data rate):
• Indoor/Urban: up to 1500’ (450 m)
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight:
up to 7 miles (11 km) w/dipole antenna
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight:
up to 20 miles (32 km) w/high-gain antenna
Continuous RF data stream up to 115,200 bps
Receiver Sensitivity: -110 dBm (@ 9600 baud),
–100 dBm (@ 115200 baud)
Advanced Networking & Security
True Peer-to-Peer (no Master device required),
Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint & Multidrop
Retries and Acknowledgements
FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
10 hopping channels, each with over 65,000
unique network addresses available
256-bit AES Encryption
(AES algorithm is FIPS-197 certified)
Low Power
7 - 28 V Supply Voltage
Pin, Serial Port and Cyclic
software sleep modes supported
Easy-to-Use
No configuration necessary for out-of box
RF communications
External DIP Switch configuration
Free X-CTU Software
(Testing and configuration software)
RF Modems easily configured using
standard AT & binary commands
Transparent Operation
(Wireless links replace serial wires)
Portable
(small form-factor easily fits into
a wide range of data systems)
Software-selectable I/O interfacing rates
MODBUS, CTS
, RTS, DCD, DTR (& more)
I/O Support
Multiple data formats supported
(parity, start and stop bits, etc.)
XII™ Interference Immunity
Free & Unlimited Technical Support