JF1R6-CR3-4I MaxStream, JF1R6-CR3-4I Datasheet
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... XBee™/XBee-PRO™ OEM RF Modules XBee/XBee-PRO OEM RF Modules RF Module Operation RF Module Configuration Appendices Product Manual v1.xAx For OEM RF Module Part Numbers: XB24-...-001, XBP24-...-001 ® IEEE 802.15.4 OEM RF Modules by MaxStream 355 South 520 West, Suite 180 Lindon, UT 84042 Phone: (801) 765-9885 Fax: (801) 765-9895 rf-xperts@maxstream ...
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... XBee/XBee‐PRO™ OEM RF Modules ‐ 802.15.4 ‐ v1.xAx [2007.05.031] © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. All rights reserved The contents of this manual may not be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of MaxStream, Inc. ...
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... Development Kit Contents 63 Interfacing Options RS-232 Development Board 64 13 External Interface 13 RS-232 Pin Signals 14 Wiring Diagrams 14 Adapters USB Development Board 68 External Interface 15 USB Pin Signals X-CTU Software 69 Installation Serial Communications Software 19 Appendix C: Additional Information 1-Year Warranty 70 Ordering Information 70 20 Contact MaxStream ...
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... ISM (Industrial, Scientific & Medical) 2.4 GHz frequency band Manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 registered standards XBee/XBee-PRO RF Modules are optimized for use in the United States, Canada, Australia, Israel and Europe. Contact MaxStream for complete list of government agency approvals. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Low Power XBee • ...
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... The Chip antenna option provides advantages in its form factor; however, it typically yields shorter range than the Whip and Dipole antenna options when transmitting outdoors. For more information, refer to the “XBee Antenna” appli- cation note located on MaxStream’s web site (http://www.maxstream.net/support/knowledgebase/article.php?kb=153). © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. ...
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... Century Interconnect P/N: CPRMSL20-D-0-1 (or equivalent) • Surface-mount single-row receptacles - Samtec P/N: SMM-110-02-SM-S MaxStream also recommends printing an outline of the module on the board to indicate the orienta- tion the module should be mounted. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 1 ‐ XBee/XBee‐PRO OEM RF Modules ...
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... Module includes a 50k Ω pull-up resistor attached to RESET • Several of the input pull-ups can be configured using the PR command • Unused pins should be left disconnected © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. (Low‐asserted signals are distinguished with a horizontal line above signal name.) Name ...
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... Total unadjusted error is the difference between the transition voltage to the current code and the ideal straight‐line trans‐ fer function. This measure of error includes inherent quantization error (1/2LSB) and circuit error (differential, integral, zero‐ scale, and full‐scale) error. The specified value of E © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Condition All Digital Inputs ...
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... The module UART performs tasks, such as timing and parity checking, that are needed for data communications. Serial communications depend on the two UARTs to be configured with compati- ble settings (baud rate, parity, start bits, stop bits, data bits). © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. 9 ...
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... Transmitting data to multiple destinations without entering Command Mode -> Receive success/failure status of each transmitted RF packet -> Identify the source address of each received packet To implement API operations, refer to API sections [p54]. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 2 ‐ RF Module Operation 10 ...
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... If the host does not allow the module to transmit data out from the DO buffer because of being held off by hardware or software flow control. Refer to the D6 (DIO6 Configuration) command description for more information. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 2 ‐ RF Module Operation 11 ...
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... Figure 2‐05. Sample Data DIO Line Data is first (if enabled © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. AD = Analog‐to‐Digital Converter, DIO = Digital Input/Output Pin functions not applicable to this section are denoted within (parenthesis). Pin Function Pin# AD0 / DIO0 20 AD1 / DIO1 ...
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... A/D line is 1 sample/ KHz (Note that the modem will not be able to keep up with transmission when IR & IT are equal to “1”). Applicable Commands: IR (Sample Rate), IT (Samples before TX), SM (Sleep Mode) © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 2 ‐ RF Module Operation 13 ...
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... These settings configure the remote module to sample AD0 and AD1 once each every 20 ms. It then buffers 5 samples each before sending them back to the base module. The base should then receive a 32-Byte transmission (20 Bytes data and 12 Bytes framing) every 100 ms. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Base Configuration DL = 0x5678 ...
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... Master/Slave relationships. This means that modules remain synchronized without use of master/server configurations and each module in the network shares both roles of master and slave. MaxStream's peer-to-peer architecture features fast synchronization times and fast cold start times. This default configuration accommodates a wide range of RF data applications. ...
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... Active Scan results. Otherwise, the ID (PAN ID) parameter setting will be updated to a PAN ID that was not detected. Not Set (bit The Coordinator retains its ID setting. No Active Scan is performed. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 2 ‐ RF Module Operation 16 ...
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... PANs have been discovered. When the Active Scan is complete, the results include a list of PAN IDs and Channels that are being used by detected PANs. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 2 ‐ RF Module Operation 17 ...
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... Changing A1 parameters will cause the End Device to disassociate and restart the Association procedure. If the End Device fails to associate, the AI command can give some indication of the failure. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 2 ‐ RF Module Operation 18 ...
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... Sample Network Configuration (All modules in the network): • DL (Destination Low Address) = 0x0000FFFF • DH (Destination High Address) = 0x00000000 (default value) NOTE: When programming the module, parameters are entered in hexadecimal notation (without the “0x” prefix). Leading zeros may be omitted. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Parameter RF Module 1 0x01 0 0x02 Chapter ...
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... Indirect Transmissions can only occur on a Coordinator. Thus, if all nodes in a network are End Devices, only Direct Transmissions will occur. Indirect Transmissions are useful to ensure packet delivery to a sleeping node. The Coordinator currently is able to retain indirect messages. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 2 ‐ RF Module Operation 20 ...
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... If the transmission is not a broadcast message, the module will expect to receive an acknowledge- ment from the destination node acknowledgement is not received, the packet will be resent more times. If the acknowledgement is not received after all transmissions, an ACK failure is recorded. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 2 ‐ RF Module Operation 21 ...
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... Sleep_RQ is de-asserted and is ready to transmit or receive when the CTS line is low. When waking the module, the pin must be de-asserted at least two 'byte times' after CTS goes low. This assures that there is time for the data to enter the DI buffer. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Transition into Transition out of ...
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... The Coordinator will hold the indirect message for a period 2.5 times the sleeping period indicated by the SP (Cyclic Sleep Period) parameter. The Coordinator's SP parameter should be set to match the value used by the remotes. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 2 ‐ RF Module Operation 23 ...
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... Timeout) Command, the RF module automatically returns to Idle Mode. For an example of programming the RF module using AT Commands and descriptions of each config- urable parameter, refer to the RF Module Configuration chapter [p25]. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 2 ‐ RF Module Operation 24 ...
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... Install MaxStream's X-CTU Software double-clicking the "setup_X-CTU.exe" file. configuration software. (The file is located on the MaxStream CD and under the 'Software' section of the following web page: www.maxstream.net/support/downloads.php) 2. Mount the RF module to an interface board, then connect the module assembly to a PC. ...
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... MAC Mode. Set/Read MAC Mode value. MAC Mode enables/disables the use of a Networking MaxStream header in the 802.15.4 RF packet. When Mode 0 is enabled (MM=0 v1.x80*) {Addressing} duplicate packet detection is enabled as well as certain AT commands. Modes 1 and 2 are strict 802.15.4 modes. © ...
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... Coordinator bit 3 - PollCoordOnPinWake 0 - Pin Wake will not poll the Coordinator for indirect (pending) data 1 - Pin Wake will send Poll Request to Coordinator to extract any pending data bits are reserved © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. bit 4 - 0x0F bit 8 - 0x13 bit12 - 0x17 bit 5 - 0x10 ...
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... Force Disassociation. End Device will immediately disassociate from a Coordinator ( v1.x80*) {Association} associated) and reattempt to associate. Networking FP ( v1.x80*) Force Poll. Request indirect messages being held by a coordinator. {Association} © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration Parameter Range Default [bitfield 0x13 [read-only] - ...
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... CCA Threshold, the module will not transmit the packet. * Firmware version in which the command was first introduced (firmware versions are numbered in hexadecimal notation.) © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration ...
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... RF packet. Serial AP (v1.x80*) API Enable. Disable/Enable API Mode. Interfacing Serial NB Parity. Set/Read parity settings. Interfacing © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration Parameter Range Default Sleep 1 = Pin Hibernate 2 = Pin Doze 3 = Reserved 4 = Cyclic sleep remote ...
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... IR (v1.xA0*) I/O Settings sample all enabled inputs at a specified interval. AV (v1.xA0*) I/O Settings ADC Voltage Reference. <XBee-PRO only> Set/Read ADC reference voltage switch. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration Parameter Range Default 0 - 0xFF 0xFF Parameter Range ...
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... Total scan time is this time multiplied by the number of channels to be scanned. * Firmware version in which the command was first introduced (firmware versions are numbered in hexadecimal notation.) © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration Parameter Range ...
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... Mode Options Command Mode Sequence enters the RF module into AT Command Mode. * Firmware version in which the command was first introduced (firmware versions are numbered in hexadecimal notation.) © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration Parameter Range ...
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... ReassignChannel 2 - AllowAssociate The binary equivalent of the default value (0x06) is 00000110. ‘Bit 0’ is the last digit of the sequence. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. AT Command: ATA1 Parameter Range 0x0F [bitfield] Default Parameter Value: 0 Related Commands: ID (PAN ID), NI (Node ...
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... AT Command: ATAC Minimum Firmware Version Required: v1.xA0 AT Command: ATAI Parameter Range 0x13 [read-only] Related Commands: AS (Active Scan), ID (PAN ID), CH (Channel), ED (Energy Scan), A1 (End Device Association), A2 (Coordinator Association), CE (Coordinator Enable) Minimum Firmware Version Required: v1 ...
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... XBee, 12 for the XBee-PRO). NOTE: Refer the scan table in the SD description to determine scan times. If using API Mode, no <CR>’s are returned in the response. Refer to the API Mode Operation section. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Command: ATAP ...
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... BD register. For example, a rate of 19200 bps can be set by sending the following command line "ATBD4B00". NOTE: When using MaxStream’s X-CTU Software, non- standard interface data rates can only be set and read using the X-CTU ‘Terminal’ tab. Non-stan- dard rates are not accessible through the ‘ ...
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... AT Command Mode and returns to Idle Mode. Use the CN (Exit Command Mode) command to exit AT Command Mode manually. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Command: ATCC Parameter Range 0xFF Default Parameter Value: 0x2B (ASCII “+”) ...
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... DIO6 line (pin 16). Options include: • RTS flow control • Analog-to-digital converter • Digital input • Digital output © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Commands: ATD0, ATD1, ATD2, ATD3, ATD4 Parameter Range Parameter ...
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... To transmit using a 16-bit address, set the DH parameter to zero and the DL parameter less than 0xFFFF. 0x000000000000FFFF (DL concatenated to DH) is the broadcast address for the PAN. Refer to the XBee/XBee-PRO Addressing section for more information. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Command: ATD7 ...
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... ACK on a packet transmission. This count saturates at its maximum value. Set the parameter to “0” to reset count. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Command: ATDL Parameter Range 0xFFFFFFFF ...
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... API Operation --> Receive frames use an option bit to indicate that the packet was encrypted. FP (Force Poll) Command <Networking (Association)> The FP command is used to request indirect messages being held by a Coordinator. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Command: ATEC Parameter Range:0 - 0xFFFF Related Command: CA (CCA Threshold) Minimum Firmware Version Required: v1 ...
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... Unique PAN IDs enable control of which RF packets are received by a module. Setting the ID parameter to 0xFFFF indicates a global transmission for all PANs. It does not indi- cate a global receive. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Command: ATFR Minimum Firmware Version Required: v1.x80 ...
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... IT=0x2E. When Sleep Modes are enabled and IR (Sample Rate) is set, the module will remain awake until IT samples have been collected. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Command: ATIO Parameter Range: 8-bit bitmap (where each bit represents the level of an I/O line that is setup as an output ...
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... Settings> The M1 command is used to set/ read the output level of the PWM1 line (pin 7). Before setting the line as an output: 1. Enable PWM1 output ( Apply settings (use CN or AC) © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Command: ATIU Parameter Range Parameter ...
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... MAC Mode value. The MM command disables/enables the use of a Max- Stream header contained in the 802.15.4 RF packet. By default (MM = 0), MaxStream Mode is enabled and the module adds an extra header to the data portion of the 802.15.4 packet. This enables the following features: • ...
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... Once the ND command has ended, any response received on the base would be discarded. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Command: ATND ...
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... XBee-PRO RF Modules optimized for use in Japan contain firmware that limits transmit power out- put to 10 dBm. If PL=4 (default), the maximum power output level is 10 dBm. For a list of module part numbers approved for use in Japan, contact MaxStream [call 1-801-765-9885 or send e-mail to sales@maxstream.net]. ...
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... If the channel is not clear, the module waits for a randomly selected period of time, then checks again to see if the channel is clear. After a time, the process ends and the data is lost. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Command: ATPR ...
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... This values does not need to be set on all modules for retries to work. If retries are enabled, the transmitting module will set a bit in the Maxstream RF Packet header which requests the receiving module to send an ACK (acknowledgement). If the transmitting module does not receive an ACK within 200 msec, it will re-send the packet within a random period msec ...
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... The SL command is used to read the low 32 bits of the RF module's unique IEEE 64-bit address. The module serial number is set at the factory and is read-only. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. AT Command: ATSC Parameter Range 0xFFFF [Bitfield] (bits 0, 14, 15 are not allowed when using the XBee-PRO) ...
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... Set/Read time period of inactivity (no serial or RF data is sent or received) before activating Sleep Mode. ST parameter is only valid with Cyclic Sleep settings ( 5). Coordinator and End Device ST values must be equal. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Command: ATSM Parameter Range Parameter ...
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... NOTE: Once the WR command is sent to the module, no additional characters should be sent until after the “OK/r” response is received. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Chapter 3 ‐ RF Module Configuration AT Commands: ATT0 - ATT7 ...
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... Escape characters. When sending or receiving a UART data frame, specific data values must be escaped (flagged) so they do not interfere with the UART or UART data frame operation. To escape an interfering data byte, insert 0x7D and follow it with the byte to be escaped XOR’d with 0x20. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Start Delimiter Length ...
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... API types. Note that multi-byte values are sent big endian. Modem Status API Identifier: 0x8A RF module status messages are sent from the module in response to specific conditions. Figure 3‐04. Modem Status Frames © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. 0x7E 0x00 0x02 0x23 0x11 0xCB Start Delimiter Length (Byte 1) ...
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... Figure 3‐08. AT Command Frames Start Delimiter 0x7E Frame ID (Byte 5) Identifies the UART data frame for the host to correlate with a subsequent ACK (acknowledgement). If set to ‘0’, no response is requested. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Length Frame Data MSB LSB API-specific Structure API Identifier ...
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... Start Delimiter 0x7E MSB Frame ID (Byte 5) Identifies the UART data frame for the host to correlate with a subsequent ACK (acknowledgement). Setting Frame ID to ‘0' will disable response frame. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Length Frame Data MSB LSB API-specific Structure API Identifier Identifier-specific Data ...
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... Source Address (Bytes 5-6) Received Signal Strength Indicator - MSB (most significant byte) first, Hexadecimal equivalent of (-dBm) value. LSB (least significant) last (For example signal strength = -40 dBm, “0x28” (40 decimal) is returned) © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Start Delimiter Length Frame Data 0x7E MSB LSB ...
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... IMPORTANT: The XBee/XBee-PRO OEM RF Module has been certified by the FCC for use with other products without any further certification (as per FCC section 2.1091). Modifications not expressly approved by MaxStream could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. IMPORTANT: OEMs must test final product to comply with unintentional radiators (FCC section 15.107 & ...
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... A24-P8SF Flat Panel A24-P8NF Flat Panel A24-P13NF Flat Panel A24-P14NF Flat Panel A24-P15NF Flat Panel A24-P16NF Flat Panel © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Appendix A: Agency Certifications Gain Application* 2.1 dBi Fixed/Mobile 2.1 dBi Fixed 2.1 dBi Fixed 1.5 dBi Fixed Gain Application* Min ...
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... The preceding statement must be included as a CAUTION statement in OEM product manuals in order to alert users of FCC RF Exposure compliance. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Appendix A: Agency Certifications Gain Application* Min. Separation Required Cable-loss -1 ...
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... EMC and safety. Files are located in the 'documentation' folder of the MaxStream CD. Important Note MaxStream does not list the entire set of standards that must be met for each country. MaxStream customers assume full responsibility for learning and meeting the required guidelines for each country in their distribution market ...
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... Japan In order to gain approval for use in Japan, the XBee-PRO RF Module must contain firmware that limits its transmit power output to 10 dBm. For a list of module part numbers approved for use in Japan, contact MaxStream [call 1-801-765- 9885 or send e-mail to sales@maxstream.net]. Labeling Requirements A clearly visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure must display the following text: ID: 005NYCA0378 © ...
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... Adapter for connecting RPSMA antenna to U.FL connector 1 Documentation and Software Step-by-step instruction on how to create wireless links 1 & test range capabilities of the modules Part # XBP24-AUI-001 XBP24-AWI-001 XB24-AUI-001 XB24-AWI-001 XB24-ACI-001 XBIB-R XBIB-U JD2D3-CDS-6F JU1U2-CSB-6F JD2D3-CDL-A JD2D2-CDN-A JD3D3-CDN-A JP5P2-9V11-6F JP2P3-C2C-4I A24-HASM-450 JF1R6-CR3-4I MD0030 MD0026 63 ...
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... DIP Switch © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. B-01a. Reset Switch The Reset Switch is used to reset (re-boot) the RF module. This switch only applies when using the configuration tabs of MaxStream’s X-CTU Software. B-01b. I/O & Power LEDs LEDs indicate RF module activity as follows: ...
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... Table B‐02. Pin Assignments and Implementations DB-9 Pin * Functions listed in the implementation column may not be available at the time of release. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. RS-232 Name Description DCD Data-Carrier-Detect RXD Receive Data TXD Transmit Data DTR Data-Terminal-Ready GND ...
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... Figure B‐05. DCE Module Assembly (female DB‐9 connector) wired to a DCE Device (RS‐232, male DB‐9) Sample Wireless Connection: DTE <--> DCE <--> DCE <--> DCE Figure B‐06. Typical wireless link between DTE and DCE devices © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. Appendix B: Development Guide 66 ...
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... Figure B‐07. Male NULL modem adapter and pinouts Figure B‐08. Example of a MaxStream Radio Modem (DCE Device) connecting to another DCE device) NULL Modem Adapter (female-to-female) Part Number: JD3D3-CDN-A (Gray, DB-9 F-F) The female-to-female NULL modem adapter is used to verify serial cabling is functioning properly ...
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... VBUS GND © 2007 MaxStream, Inc. B-11a. I/O & Power LEDs LEDs indicate RF module activity as follows: Yellow (top LED) = Serial Data Out (to host) Green (middle) = Serial Data In (from host) Red (bottom) = Power/Association Indicator (Refer to the D5 (DIO5 Configuration) parameter) B-11b. RSSI LEDs RSSI LEDs indicate the amount of fade margin present in an active wireless link ...
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... A shortcut for editing PC Setting values is available by clicking on any of the values. Installation Double-click the "setup_X-CTU.exe" file and follow prompts of the installation screens. This file is located in the 'software' folder of the MaxStream CD and also under the 'Downloads' section of the following web page: www.maxstream.net/support/downloads.php Setup To use the X-CTU software, a module assembly (An RF module mounted to an interface Board) must be connected to a serial port ...
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... XBee/XBee-PRO RF Modules from MaxStream, Inc. (the "Product") are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, for a period of 1-year from the date of purchase. In the event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship, MaxStream will repair or replace the defective product. For warranty service, return the defective product to MaxStream, shipping prepaid, for prompt repair or replacement ...
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... XBee/XBee‐PRO™ OEM RF Modules ‐ 802.15.4 ‐ v1.xAx [2007.05.031] Contact MaxStream Free and unlimited technical support is included with every MaxStream Radio Modem sold. For the best in wireless data solutions and support, please use the following resources: ...