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Table Of Contents

Foreword
- Customer Information
- Computer Software Copyrights
- Trademarks
Important Safety Information
- Read Instructions
- Heed Admonitions
- Mounting
- Power Sources and Grounding
- Damage Requiring Service
- FCC Compliance Statement
Contents
About this Document
- Audience
- Conventions
Related Publications
Product Description
- Architecture
- Components
Features
Specifications
- Environmental Constraints
- Power Requirements
- Connectors Description
- Accessories
- Typical Configurations
Air Interface
- Air Interface Protocol
- ReFLEX Network Operation
Product Functionality
- Operating System
- Power-up Operating Mode
- Message-Search Operating Mode
- Address Capability
- Duplicate Message Detection
- Message Deletion
- Unit IDs
- Message Storage and Lengths
- Acknowledgment of Received Messages
- Registration Request
- Configuration Parameters
- PPS Utility
- End-User Application Software
- Serial Interface
Contents
Integration Goal and Objectives
- Usage Model
- Message Model
- Service Strategy
- System Design of Integrated Product
- Hardware Design
- Power Supply
- Antenna Configuration
- Software Applications Development
- EMI and Desense Testing
- Regulatory Approval
- Final Assembly Test
- Installation and Field Test
Customer Problem Isolation
Wireline and Wireless Communications
- Power Conservation
- Network Communication
- Throughput
Design Tips for Serviceability
- Data Transceiver Accessibility
- SmartSynch Software Utilities
- Developing Diagnostic Software Utilities
Environmental Issues
- Coasting Performance
- General Precautions
- ESD Precautions
Regulatory Requirements
- Overview
- Compliance
Contents
Power Supply
- Line-Powered Implementation
- Battery-Powered Implementation
Host Interface
- Power/Serial/Parallel I/O
- I/O Pin Interface
- RX_Active and TX_Active Signal Behaviors
- Power Connection
Power Management
- States of Operation
- Power Profile
- Backup Battery Power/Transmitter Power
- Power Supply Circuit Details
- Shutdown Procedures
- Resetting the Data Transceiver
Antenna Systems
- Antenna Safety
- Antenna Selection Criteria
- Antenna Mounting
- Antenna Location
- Antenna Test Methods
Hardware Recommendations
- Antenna Connector
- Antenna Cable Assemblies
- Antenna Assemblies
- Antenna Dealers
Battery Selection Criteria
- Available Technologies
- Applying Battery Technologies
Contents
Hardware Integration
- Equipment
- Enabler Functions
- Specific Tests
- Desense and EMI
Application Software
- Software Driver Configuration
- Network Configuration
Final Assembly
Installation
- Installation Overview
- Required Tools and Equipment
- Installation Procedures
Troubleshooting
End User Problem Resolution
Service Depot Repair
- Screening
Contents
Accessories and Options
- Connectors
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Desense Overview
- Desense Defined
- Noise Sources
- Receiver Susceptibilities
Desense Measurement Techniques
Preparing the Device Under Test
Performance Goals
- Radio Performance Capabilities
- FCC Part 15 Level Comparison
- Determining Emission Level Goals
- Prediction of Sources
- Desense Scenarios
Methods of Controlling Emissions
- Shielding Approach
- Alternate EMI Reduction Methods
Antenna
- Field Strengths from the Antenna
- Antenna Interactions
Summary
FLEX Application Protocol Licensing
- Technology Overview
Licensing

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