User's Manual

Doc #: PD001743A01 Rev. B.0
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5.0 Product Level Specifications
The RA1202 provides narrowband data communications using legacy Symbol proprietary
narrowband protocol and FM modulation schemes. These include:
2 level FSK running at 4800 and 9600 bps
4 level FSK running at 9600 and 19,200 bps
The RA1202 is functionally backward compatible for all modulations with currently existing
Symbol narrowband radios including RA1001A; RA1001; TRX7370, TRX7355 (4 level
modulations only).
The implementation of the RA1202 is modular and is meant for integration in Symbol’s XT15
handheld and VH10 vehicle mount terminals as well a future potential host device. For a usable
radio system an external antenna system, antenna feed cable and data and power interface board
will be necessary for integration with any target host as required, the design of which shall not be
covered under this specification.
An interface board is necessary to provide conversion of host power from host voltage to
required radio voltage as well as for providing appropriate mechanical connection between the
host device and the radio, and for data interconnect.
5.1 Host Support
RA1202 is initially intended to be integrated into the following hosts:
XT15 handheld terminal with WinCE 6.0 operating system
VH10 vehicle mount terminal with WinCE 6.0 operating system
The open architecture of RA1202 is designed to allow ease of integration with any potential
future host devices by limiting the connection to single power supply and communications bus
(RS232 UART serial interface). In addition to electro-mechanical integration a driver will be
required for using the radio module in alternate operating systems such as but not limited to
Windows CE 7 and Windows 7.
5.2 UART Interface
A UART interface is required for communication between the host and the radio.
5.3 Radio Protocols and Features
The following protocols are supported by the RA1202: