RFN420fL 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 RFN420fL ............................................................................................................................... 3 2 Regulatory Notices................................................................................................................................. 4 3 RFN420fL Specifications .......................................................................................................................
1 About the RFN420fL The RFN420fL is a radio communications device designed for use in L+G Focus meters. It can also be used in Cooper Power Systems Gateways and Relay Nodes. The RFN420fL provides a 915 MHz radio interface to an RF mesh network, and a ZigBee interface for HAN applications. The RFN420fL 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-RFN420FL) and IC Number (IC: 6766A-RFN420FL) as well as the FCC Notice below. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Warning To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” As such, the radio component of this device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following two conditions: The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users.
3 RFN420fL 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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