User's Manual

XXXXX-01 3 RFN420CL-NZ User’s Guide
1 About the RFN420CL-NZ
The RFN420CL-NZ is a radio communications device designed for use in Itron C2SX
meters. It can also be used in Cooper Power Systems Gateways and Relay Nodes. The
RFN420CL-NZ provides a 915 MHz radio interface to an RF mesh network.
The RFN420CL-NZ operates from a power source of 5.0 VDC, received from the host
device. The radio modules operate in license-free bands at 915 MHz (902.75 to 927.25
MHz). RFN420CL-NZ Nodes are fully compatible with mesh network hardware, protocols
and operations. Two radio transmission data rates are available: 76.8 kb/s and153.6 kb/s.
The transmission power of the 915 MHz radio is adjustable from 27 dBm to -20 dBm.