User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Foreword
- Important Safety Information
- Contents
- About this Document
- Related Publications
- Product Description
- Features
- Specifications
- Air Interface
- Product Functionality
- Contents
- Integration Goal and Objectives
- Customer Problem Isolation
- Wireline and Wireless Communications
- Design Tips for Serviceability
- Environmental Issues
- Regulatory Requirements
- Contents
- Power Supply
- Host Interface
- Power Management
- Antenna Systems
- Hardware Recommendations
- Battery Selection Criteria
- Contents
- Hardware Integration
- Application Software
- Final Assembly
- Installation
- Troubleshooting
- End User Problem Resolution
- Service Depot Repair
- Contents
- Accessories and Options
- Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Desense Overview
- Desense Measurement Techniques
- Preparing the Device Under Test
- Performance Goals
- Methods of Controlling Emissions
- Antenna
- Summary
- FLEX Application Protocol Licensing
- Licensing
3-2 July 10, 2002
Integration Overview CreataLink2 XT Hardware Integrator’s Guide
Integration Goal and Objectives
Service Strategy
The objective of the service strategy is to define processes by which to identify the
cause of a user’s problem and keep the customer operational during repair.
Diagnostics
It is best to test the data transceiver while it is integrated with the host at the user’s
site. To provide this function, the product must include a pass-through mode of
communications for the data transceiver. SmartSynch, Inc. recommends that you
incorporate a test mode that extracts details of the status of the data transceiver
in the host application.
Customer Support
For uninterrupted service, SmartSynch, Inc. recommends that you install a spare
unit and call the service provider to update its database with the spare unit
information. Return the defective unit to the SmartSynch, Inc. warranty repair
center for repair and return.
System Design of Integrated Product
Power source, RFI/EMI issues, and end-user environment are crucial
considerations that you must address while meeting CreataLink2 XT device
environmental and power supply requirements.
Hardware Design
To integrate a wireless data transceiver into a hardware design, you must consider
power supply, battery size (where applicable), heat dissipation, isolation from EMI,
and physical mounting of the unit for proper grounding. SmartSynch, Inc. can
provide recommendations for hardware design, where applicable.
Power Supply
Power supply requirements vary according to the needs defined by the usage and
message models. Consider the following when you design a power supply:
• Current drain of the data transceiver in its various operating modes
• Ripple and noise on the power lines
• Supply instantaneous current (up to 1400 mA) to allow proper transmitter
operation (2.5 A supply if using the I/O)
These requirements define the type of power supply (linear or switched) to use with
the wireless data transceiver. See Section 2, Table 2-1 "General Specifications" for
power supply requirements.
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CreataLink2 XT device is a board-level product. It is your responsibility to protect
the device from environmental hazards such as dust, rain, condensing humidity,
ESD, etc.