RFN420CL User’s Guide Document Number XXXX Revision 1 Cooper Power Systems 20201 Century Boulevard, Suite 250 Germantown, MD 20874 USA www.cooperpowereas.
Contents 1 About the RFN420CL ............................................................................................................................. 3 2 Regulatory Notices................................................................................................................................. 4 3 RFN420CL Specifications ......................................................................................................................
1 About the RFN420CL The RFN420CL 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 provides a 915 MHz radio interface to an RF mesh network, and a ZigBee interface for HAN applications. The RFN420CL operates from a power source of 5.0 VDC, received from the host device. The radio modules operate in license-free bands at either 915 MHz (902.75 to 927.25 MHz) or 2400 MHz (2400 to 2483.5 MHz).
2 Regulatory Notices 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 OEM enclosure specifying the Cooper Power Systems FCC identifier (FCC ID: P9X-RFN420CL) and IC Number (IC: 6766A-RFN420CL) as well as the FCC Notice below. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Warning Warning The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Transmitters with Detachable Antennas This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 8 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 8 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
3 RFN420CL Specifications Radio Specifications Operating frequency 902.75 – 927.25 MHz 2400 – 2483.5 MHz Reliable data transmission Error detection, correction and retransmission RF output power 915 MHz: 27 dBm to -20 dBm 2400 MHz: 20 dBm Data rate 76.8 kb/s, 153.6 kb/s Receiver sensitivity -98 dBm (@ 0.
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