XStream-PKG-R™ RS-232/485 RF Modem XStream RS-232/485 RF Modem Interfacing Protocol RF Modem Operation RF Modem Configuration RF Communication Modes Appendices Product Manual v5.x00 For XStream RF Modem Part Numbers: X09-001PK…-R… X24-009PK…-R... XH9-001PK…-R... X09-009PK…-R… X09-019PK…-R… X24-019PK…-R… XH9-009PK…-R… XH9-019PK…-R… 900 MHz & 2.4 GHz Stand-alone RF Modems by MaxStream, Inc. 355 South 520 West, Ste. 180 Lindon, UT 84042 Phone: (801) 765-9885 Fax: (801) 765-9895 rf-xperts@maxstream.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] © 2006 MaxStream, Inc. All rights reserved The contents of this manual may not be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of MaxStream, Inc. XStream™ is a trademark of MaxStream, Inc. Technical Support Phone: (801) 765‐9885 Live Chat: www.maxstream.net E‐Mail: rf‐xperts@maxstream.net © 2006 MaxStream, Inc.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Contents 1. XStream RS-232/485 RF Modem 1.1. Features 4 4 FCC Certification 1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance 1.2. Specifications 4 Antenna Usage 2. Interfacing Protocol 7 2.1. RS-232 Operation 7 2.1.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals 2.2. RS-485 (2-wire) Operation 10 10 3. RF Modem Operation 12 3.1. Serial Communications 12 3.1.1. RS-232 and RS-485/422 Data Flow 3.1.2. Host and RF Modem I/O Settings 3.1.3.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 1. XStream RS‐232/485 RF Modem The XStream-PKG-R RF Modem provides long range data communications and advanced networking for OEMs and system integrators. Out-of-box, the modem is equipped to sustain long range wireless links between devices. Simply enter serial data into one modem and the data surfaces on the other end of the wireless link. The modem transfers a standard asynchronous serial data stream between two or more modems.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 1.2. Specifications Table 1.1. XStream‐PKG‐R RS‐232/485 RF Modem Specifications Specification 9XStream-PKG-R (900 MHz) 24XStream-PKG-R (2.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 1.3. External Interface 1.1a. Power Switch Move the Power Switch to the on (up) position to power the Figure 1.1. Front View Interface Board. DIP Switch [1.2a] settings are only read during a power-up sequence. 1.1b. I/O & Power LEDs The LED indicators visualize diagnostic status information. The modem’s status is represented as follows: Yellow (top LED) = Serial Data Out (to host) Green (middle) = Serial Data In (from host) 1.1a.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 2. Interfacing Protocol The XStream-PKG-R RF Modem supports the following interfacing protocols: • RS-232 • RS-485 (2-wire) Half-Duplex • RS-485 (4-wire) and RS-422 2.1. RS-232 Operation 2.1.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals Figure 2.1. RS‐232 DIP Switch Settings Figure 2.2. Pins used on the female RS‐232 (DB‐9) Serial Connector DIP Switch settings are read and applied only while powering‐on. Table 2.1.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Wiring Diagram: RS-232 DTE Device to a DCE RF Modem Figure 2.3. RS‐232 DTE (male connector) device wired to an XStream RF Modem (female connector) Wiring Diagram: DCE RF Modem to an RS-232 DCE Device Figure 2.4. XStream RF Modem (female connector) wired to an RS‐232 DTE (male connector) device Sample Wireless Connection: DTE ÅÆ DCE DCE ÅÆ DCE Figure 2.5. Typical wireless link between DTE and DCE devices © 2006 MaxStream, Inc.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 2.2. RS-485 (2-wire) Operation 2.2.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals Figure 2.6. RS‐485 (2‐wire) Half‐Duplex DIP Switch Settings Figure 2.7. Pins used on the female RS‐232 (DB‐9) Serial Connector Figure 2.8. RS‐485 (2‐wire) with Termination (optional) Termination is the 120 Ω resistor between T+ and T-. DIP Switch settings are read and applied only while powering-on. Note: Refer to Figures 2.15 & 2.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 2.3. RS-485 (4-wire) & RS-422 Operation 2.3.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals Figure 2.10. RS‐485 (4‐wire) and RS‐422 DIP Switch Settings Figure 2.11. Pins used on the female RS‐232 (DB‐9) Serial Connector Figure 2.12. RS‐485 (4‐wire) & RS‐422 with Termination (optional) Termination is the 120 Ω resistor between T+ and T-. DIP Switch settings are read and applied only while powering-on. Table 2.3.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Wiring Diagram: RS-422 Figure 2.14. XStream RF Modem in an RS‐485 (4‐wire) environment RS-485/422 Connection Guidelines The RS-485/422 protocol provides a solution for wired communications that can tolerate high noise and push signals over long cable lengths. RS-485/422 signals can communicate as far as 4000 feet (1200 m). RS-232 signals are suitable for cable distances up to 100 feet (30.5 m).
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 3. RF Modem Operation 3.1. Serial Communications 3.1.1. RS-232 and RS-485/422 Data Flow Devices that have a UART interface can connect directly through the pins of the XStream Modem as is shown in the figure below. Figure 3.1. System Data Flow Diagram in a UART‐interfaced environment (Low‐asserted signals distinguished with horizontal line over signal name.) 3.1.2.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 3.1.3. Flow Control Figure 3.2. Internal Data Flow Diagram (The five most commonly‐used pin signals are shown.) DI (Data In) Buffer and Flow Control When serial data enters the XStream Modem through the DI Pin, then the data is stored in the DI Buffer until it can be transmitted.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 3.2. Modes of Operation XStream RF Modems operate in five modes. Figure 3.3. XStream Modes of Operation Modem can only be in one mode at a time. 3.2.1. Idle Mode When not receiving or transmitting data, the modem is in Idle Mode. The modem uses the same amount of power in Idle Mode as it does in Receive Mode.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Figure 3.4. Data Transmission Sequence Æ RF Data Packet The RF packet is the sequence of data used for communicating information between MaxStream Modems. An RF Packet consists of an RF Initializer and RF Data. Figure 3.5. RF Data Packet Components * When streaming multiple RF packets, the RF Initializer is only sent in front of the first packet. RF Initializer An RF initializer is sent each time a new connection sequence begins.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 3.2.3. Receive Mode If the modem detects RF data while in Idle Mode, the modem transitions into Receive Mode to receive RF packets. Once a packet is received, the modem checks the CRC to ensure that the data was transmitted without error. If the CRC data bits on the incoming packet are invalid, the packet is discarded. If the CRC is valid, the packet proceeds to the DO Buffer.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Pin Sleep (SM = 1) Pin Sleep requires the least amount of power. In order to achieve this state, the DI3 (SLEEP) pin must be asserted (high). The modem remains in Pin Sleep until the DI3 pin is de-asserted. After enabling Pin Sleep, the SLEEP pin controls whether the XStream Modem is active or in Sleep Mode. When DI3 is de-asserted (low), the modem is fully operational.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Cyclic Scanning. Each RF transmission consists of an RF Initializer and payload. The wake-up initializer contains initialization information and all receiving modems must wake during the wake-up initializer portion of data transmission in order to be synchronized with the transmitting modem and receive the data. Figure 3.7. Correct Configuration (LH > SM) Length of the wake‐up initializer exceeds the time interval of Cyclic Sleep.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 3.2.5. Command Mode To modify or read modem parameters, the modem must first enter into Command Mode, the state in which incoming characters are interpreted as commands. Two command types are available for programming the modem: • AT Commands • Binary Commands For modified parameter values to persist in the modem registry, changes must be saved to nonvolatile memory using WR (Write) Command.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Binary Commands Sending and receiving parameter values using binary commands is the fastest way to change operating parameters of the XStream RF Modem. Binary commands are used most often to sample signal strength (RS parameter) and/or error counts; or change modem addresses and channels for polling data systems.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 4. RF Modem Configuration 4.1. Automatic DIP Switch Configurations Each time the RF Modem is powered-on, intelligence on the XIB-R Interface Board (RS-232/485 interfacing board located inside the RF Modem) sends AT Commands that program the RF Modem based on positions of the DIP Switch. Automatic configurations that take place during the poweron sequence affect stored RF Modem parameter values as shown in the tables below. Figure 4.1.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 4.2. Programming Examples For information about entering and exiting AT and Binary Command Modes, refer to the Command Mode section [p19]. 4.2.1. AT Commands MaxStream has provided X-CTU software for programming the modem using an extensive list of AT Commands.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] EXAMPLE: Restore RF Modem Defaults using the Terminal tab The following steps show how to read currently stored modem parameter values; then restore the modem parameters to their factory-default states.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 4.3. Command Reference Table Table 4.1. XStream Commands (The RF Modem expects numerical values in hexadecimal. “d” denotes decimal equivalent.) AT Command AM v4.30* AT Binary Command 0x3A (58d) 0x05 (5d) AT Command Name Range Command Category Auto-set MY Guard Time After Networking & Security Command Mode Options BD v4.2B* 0x15 (21d) Baud Rate Serial Interfacing 2 BK v4.30* BO v4.30* BT CB v4.30* CC CD v4.2B* CE v4.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 4.4. Command Descriptions Commands in this section are listed alphabetically. Command categories are designated between the “< >” symbols that follow each command title. XStream Modems expect numerical values in hexadecimal and those values are designated by a “0x” prefix.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] BK (Serial Break Passing) Command Pass a serial break condition on the DI pin to the DO pin of another modem. AT Command: ATBK Binary Command: 0x2E (46 decimal) Parameter Range: 0 – 1 Parameter Configuration 0 disable 1 enable Default Parameter Value: 0 Number of bytes returned: 1 Related Commands: BO (Serial Break Timeout) Minimum Firmware Version Required: 4.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] CD (DO3 Configuration) Command CD Command is AT Command: ATCD used to redefine the behavior of the DO3 (Data Output 3)/RX LED line.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] CN (Exit AT Command Mode) Command CN Command is used to explicitly exit AT Command Mode. AT Command: ATCN Binary Command: 0x09 (9 decimal) CO (DO3 Timeout) Command DO3 (Data Output 3) output AT Command: ATCO will return to default after no DI3 (Data Input 3) Binary Command: 0x2F (47 decimal) status information is received during the timeout period.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] DR (DI3 Configuration) Command The DR Command is used to AT Command: ATDR configure the DI3 (Data Input 3 / SLEEP) line for Binary Command: 0x2D (45 decimal) I/O line passing (use with CD = 1 or 2 and CO) Parameter Range: 0 – 4 or controlling connection status (use with MD = 1 or 2).
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] FH (Force Wake-up Initializer) Command FH Command is used to force a Wake-up Initializer to be sent on the next transmit. WR (Write) Command does not need to be issued with FH Command. AT Command: ATFH Binary Command: 0x0D (13 decimal) Use only with cyclic sleep modes active on remote modems.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] HT (Time before Wake-up Initializer) Command < If any modems within range are running in a “Cyclic Sleep” setting, a wake-up initializer must be used by the transmitting modem for sleeping modems to remain awake [refer to the LH (“Wake-up Initializer Timer”) Command]. When a receiving modem in Cyclic Sleep wakes, it must detect the wake-up initializer in order to remain awake and receive data.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] LH (Wake-up Initializer Timer) Command LH Command adjusts the duration of time for which the RF initializer is sent.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] MY (Source Address) Command Set/Read the source address of the modem. AT Command: ATMY Refer to the Addressing section [p41] of the RF Parameter Range: 0 – 0xFFFF Communication Modes chapter for more information. Binary Command: 0x2A (42 decimal) Default Parameter Value: 0xFFFF (Disabled – the DT (Destination Address) parameter serves as both source and destination address.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] PW (Pin Wake-up) Command Under normal operation, a AT Command: ATPW modem in Cyclic Sleep Mode cycles from an Binary Command: 0x1D (29 decimal) active state to a low-power state at regular intervals until data is ready to be received. If the PW Parameter is set to 1, the SLEEP/DI3 Pin can be used to awaken the modem from Cyclic Sleep.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] RO (Packetization Timeout) Command RO Command is used to specify/read the time of silence (no bytes received) after which transmission begins. After a AT Command: ATRO Binary Command: 0x21 (33 decimal) serial byte is received and if no other byte is Parameter Range: 0 – 0xFFFF [x 200 µs] received before the RO timeout, the transmission will start.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] RS (RSSI) Command RS Command returns the signal level of the last packet received. This reading is useful for determining range characteristics of the XStream Modems under various conditions of noise and distance. AT Command: ATRS Binary Command: 0x1C (28 decimal) Parameter Range: 0x06 – 0x36 [Read-only] Number of bytes returned: 1 Minimum Firmware Version Required: 4.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] SL (Serial Number Low) Command Set/Read the serial number low word of the modem. AT Command: ATSH Binary Command: 0x26 (38 decimal) Parameter Range: 0 – 0xFFFF [Read-only] Number of bytes returned: 2 Related Commands: SH (Serial Number High) Minimum Firmware Version Required: 4.27C SM (Sleep Mode) Command SM Command is AT Command: ATSM used to adjust Sleep Mode settings.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] SY (Time before Initialization) Command SY Command keeps a communication channel open as long as modem transmits or receives before the active connection expires. It can be used to reduce latency in a query/response sequence and should be set 100 ms longer than the delay between transmissions. This command allows multiple XStream Modems to share a hopping channel for a given amount of time after receiving data.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] TT (Streaming Limit) Command TT Command defines a limit on the number of bytes that can be sent out before AT Command: ATTT Binary Command: 0x1A (26 decimal) a random delay is issued. TT Command is used to simulate full-duplex behavior.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 5. RF Communication Modes Network configurations covered in this chapter are described in terms of the following: • Network Topology (Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint or Peer-to-Peer) • RF Communication Type (Basic or Acknowledged) • RF Mode (Streaming, Repeater, Acknowledged or Multi-Streaming) The following table provides a summary of the network configurations supported. Table 5.1.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 5.1. Addressing Each RF packet contains addressing information that is used to filter incoming RF data. Receiving modems inspect the Hopping Channel (HP parameter), Vendor Identification Number (ID parameter) and Destination Address (DT parameter) contained in each RF packet. Data that does not pass through all three network security layers is discarded [Figure 5.1]. Figure 5.1. Filtration layers contained in the RF packet header 5.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 5.2. Basic Communications Basic Communications are accomplished through two sub-types: • Broadcast - By default, XStream Modems communicate through Broadcast communications and within a peer-to-peer network topology. When any modem transmits, all other modems within range will receive the data and pass it directly to their host device.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 5.2.2. Repeater Mode Characteristics: Self-organizing - No route configuration is necessary Self-healing / Fault-tolerant Low power consumption and Minimized interference Network throughput is determined by number of hops, not by number of repeaters. Multiple repeaters within range of source node count as one hop. Supports “transparent” multi-drop mode or addressed data filtering mode.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Repeater Network Configuration A network may consist of End Nodes (EN), End/Repeater Nodes (ERN) and a Base Node (BN). The base node initiates all communications. The repeater network can be configured to operate using Basic Broadcast or Basic Addressed communications.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Response packet delay As a packet propagates through the repeater network, if any node receives the data and generates a quick response, the response needs to be delayed so as not to collide with subsequent retransmissions of the original packet.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 5.3. Acknowledged Communications 5.3.1. Acknowledged Mode Characteristics: Reliable delivery through positive acknowledgements for each packet Throughput, latency and jitter vary depending on the quality of the channel and the strength of the signal. Recommended Use: Acknowledge Mode configuration is appropriate when reliable delivery is required between modems.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] After receiving and acknowledging a packet, the receiving modem will move to the next frequency and listen for either a retransmission or new data for a specific period of time. Even if the transmitting modem has indicated that it has no more pending transmit data, it may have not received the previous ACK, and so it may retransmit the packet (potentially with no delay after the ACK slot).
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] 5.3.2. Multi-Streaming Mode Characteristics: definition] Enables exclusive connections [refer to Theory of Operation section for Supports the passing of large data streams (> 256 bytes) from multiple remote modems to a base modem (If a complete data stream from a remote modem is less than 256 bytes, data can be sent from several remotes to a base location without enabling this mode and latencies will be much less.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Initiating a Connection Connection Guidelines: • A remote modem can only request a connection with the base modem. • The base modem may hold off or grant a connection request to another modem. • A remote modem will not try to establish a connection if one already exists. • A connection fails if no response is received after RR (Retries) CRP packets.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Configuration AT Command Mode AT command mode is used for all commands on base and remote modems. Binary command mode is not available when MD = 1 or 2. The base is in AT command mode when not engaged in an exclusive connection with a remote. No AT Command Mode sequence is needed. When a base modem is connected to a remote modem, the AT Command Mode sequence is used to enter AT command mode. The connection with the remote is maintained.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Sleep Modes and Connections Cyclic sleep can be used with the remote modems to conserve power. ST “Time before Sleep” Parameter defines how long after a disconnect a remote will stay awake. A modem is not allowed to enter sleep mode when it is engaged in a connection. A modem will wake as defined by SM parameter and check for an RF message.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Appendix A: Agency Certifications FCC Certification The XStream RF Modem complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. Compliance with the labeling requirements, FCC notices and antenna usage guidelines is required. To fulfill the FCC Certification requirements, the OEM must comply with the following FCC regulations: 1.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] OEM Labeling Requirements Label Warning WARNING The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that FCC labeling requirements are met. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure that displays the contents shown in the figure below. Figure A.1.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] FCC-Approved Antennas Table A.1. Antennas approved for use with 9XStream (900 MHz) RF Modems. Manufacturer Part Number Type Gain Application Min. Separation Distance * * MaxStream * * MaxStream MaxStream MaxStream MaxStream * * MaxStream MaxStream MaxStream MaxStream * * A09-Y8 * * A09-Y11 (FCC pending) A09-F2 A09-F5 A09-F8 * * A09-M7 A09-H A09-HBMM-P5I A09-QBMM-P5I 6.2 dBi 7.2 dBi 8.2 dBi 9.2 dBi 10.2 dBi 11.2 dBi 2.2 dBi 5.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] European Compliance (2.4 GHz only) The 24XStream has been certified for use in several European countries. For a complete list, refer to http://www.maxstream.net. If the 24XStream modems are incorporated into a product, the manufacturer must ensure compliance of the final product to the European harmonized EMC and low-voltage/safety standards.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Notifications and Required Information Since the 2.4 GHz band is not harmonized throughout Europe, a notification must be sent to each country prior to shipping product according to Article 6.4 of the R&TTE Directive. A list of national contacts for most European countries may be found at www.ero.dk/. The following technical data (relating to the 24XStream) is often required in filling out a notification form. • Frequency Band: 2400.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Appendix B: Development Guide RS-232 Accessories Kit Contents The accessories listed below are included with XStream RF Modems that carry the “-RA” suffix on the product number. For example: Part number “X09-019PKC-RA” includes the listed accessories and part number “X09-019PKC-R” does not. The accessories kit includes hardware and software needed for developing long range wireless links.
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XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Antennas [Refer to Appendix A for a list of FCC-Approved Antennas] Factors that determine wireless link range: • Ambient RF noise (interference) • Line-of-sight obstructions • Transmit power • Receive sensitivity • Antenna configuration • XStream Antenna Connector Options To comply with the FCC rules and obtain a “modular” certification, it is required that XStream Modems utilize a “non-standard” connector.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Appendix C: Additional Information 1-Year Warranty XStream RF Modems from MaxStream, Inc. (the ʺProductʺ) are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, for a period of 1‐year from the date of purchase. In the event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship, MaxStream will repair or replace the defective product.
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24] Contact MaxStream Free and unlimited technical support is included with every MaxStream Radio Modem sold. Please use the following resources for additional support: Documentation: www.maxstream.net/support/downloads.php Technical Support: Phone. (866) 765-9885 toll-free U.S. & Canada (801) 765-9885 Worldwide Live Chat. www.maxstream.net E-Mail. rf-xperts@maxstream.net MaxStream office hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm [U.S.
