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XStream-PKG-E™ Ethernet RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2A

XStream-PKG-E Interface

Front and Back Views

1a. Power Switch

Figure 1. Front View

Move Power Switch to the ON (up) position to power the XStream

PKG-E Ethernet RF Modem.

1b. I/O & Power LEDs

LEDs indicate modem activity as follows:

Yellow (top LED) = Serial Data Out (to host)

Green (middle) = Serial Data In (from host)

Red (bottom) = Power/TX Indicator (Red light is on

when powered, pulses off briefly during RF transmission)

1d. RJ-45 Ethernet Port

1e. Power Connector *

1c. RSSI LEDs

(all green)

1b. I/O & Power LEDs

1c. RSSI LEDs

1a. Power Switch

RSSI LEDs indicate the amount of fade margin present in an

active wireless link. Fade margin is the difference between the

incoming signal strength and the modem’s receiver sensitivity.

* The Ethernet RF Modem does not support

Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). The device cannot

be powered directly from a PoE port on a

compatible hub.

However, it may be useful to send power on

the unused wires of the CAT-5 cable in

situation where the radio will be mounted in a

location that optimizes radio coverage but may

not have a power outlet nearby. There are

several third part devices available that can

inject the power onto the cable and then

remove it at the remote side.

3 LEDs ON = Very Strong Signal (> 30 dB fade margin)

2 LEDs ON = Strong Signal (> 20 dB fade margin)

1 LED ON = Moderate Signal (> 10 dB fade margin)

0 LED ON = Weak Signal (< 10 dB fade margin)

1d. RJ-45 Ethernet Port

Standard Female RJ-45 connector is used to connect unshielded

twisted-pair CAT5 cabling.

1e. Power Connector *

7-28 VDC Power Connector.

2a. Reset Switch

Figure 2. Back View

Reset Switch forces the RF Modem to reset (or re-boot).

2b. Antenna Port

Antenna Port is a 50 Ω RF signal connector for connecting to an

external antenna. Connector type is Reverse Polarity (RPSMA)

female. The RPSMA has threads on the outside of a barrel and a

male center conductor.

2c. Config (Configuration) Switch

The Config Switch provides an alternate way to enter AT

Command Mode.

2c. Config

Switch

2a. Reset Switch

To enter Command Mode at the Modem’s default baud rate:

Simultaneously press the Reset [2a] and Config switches; release

the Reset Switch; then after 1 sec., release the Config Switch.

The RF Modem then enters AT Command Mode at the modem’s

default baud rate.

2b. Antenna

Port