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XStream-PKG-R™ RS-232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00
Contents
1. XStream RS-232/485 RF Modem 4
1.1. Features 4
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance 4
1.2. Specifications 5
1.3. External Interface 6
2. Interfacing Protocol 7
2.1. RS-232 Operation 7
2.1.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals 7
2.2. RS-485 (2-wire) Operation 9
2.2.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals 9
2.3. RS-485 (4-wire) and RS-422 Operation 10
2.3.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals 10
3. RF Modem Operation 12
3.1. Serial Communications 12
3.1.1. RS-232 and RS-485/422 Data Flow 12
3.1.2. Host and RF Modem I/O Settings 12
3.1.3. Flow Control 13
3.2. Modes of Operation 14
3.2.1. Idle Mode 14
3.2.2. Transmit Mode 14
3.2.3. Receive Mode 16
3.2.4. Sleep Modes 16
3.2.5. Command Mode 19
4. RF Modem Configuration 21
4.1. Automatic DIP Switch Configurations 21
4.2. Programming Examples 22
4.2.1. AT Commands 22
4.2.2. Binary Commands 23
4.3. Command Reference Table 24
4.4. Command Descriptions 25
5. RF Communication Modes 40
5.1. Addressing 41
5.1.1. Address Recognition 41
5.2. Basic Communications 42
5.2.1. Streaming Mode (Default) 42
5.2.2. Repeater Mode 43
5.3. Acknowledged Communications 46
5.3.1. Acknowledged Mode 46
5.3.2. Multi-Streaming Mode 48
Appendix A: Agency Certifications 52
FCC Certification 52
OEM Labeling Requirements 53
Antenna Usage 53
FCC-Approved Antennas 54
IC (Industry Canada) Certification 55
Appendix B: Development Guide 56
RS-232 Accessories Kit Contents 56
Adapters 57
Antennas 58
Appendix C: Additional Information 59
1-Year Warranty 59
Ordering Information 59
Contact Digi 60
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