User Manual

Contents
FCC Compliance Statement (USA)..........................................i
Figures, tables and equations................................................. v
About this guide.....................................................................vii
1. Introduction.................................................................1
Radio modem features.....................................................................1
DataTAC network technology.........................................................3
2. Mechanical specifications and mounting needs........ 5
Environmental properties ................................................................5
Physical properties ..........................................................................6
Mounting the RIM 801D.................................................................8
3. Power requirements .................................................. 11
Load specifications........................................................................11
Automotive supplies......................................................................13
Rechargeable batteries...................................................................13
Single use batteries........................................................................14
Plug-in supplies.............................................................................15
Connecting the power source ........................................................16
4. Serial interface specification ....................................17
Signal specifications (Standard 5V interface) ...............................17
Connecting the serial cable............................................................18
Detailed pin description.................................................................19
Turning the radio ON....................................................................23
Turning the radio OFF...................................................................23
5. Antenna integration .................................................. 25
Antenna requirements....................................................................25
Positioning the antenna..................................................................27
Antenna cabling.............................................................................28
Shielding........................................................................................30