X24-009PKC-UA Digi International/Maxstream, X24-009PKC-UA Datasheet - Page 8

• Manufacturer Part Number: X24-009PKC-UA
• Description: MODEM RF 2.4GHZ 9600BPS USB
• Manufacturer: Digi International/Maxstream
• Series: XStream™r

Specifications of X24-009PKC-UA

• Function: Transceiver, Modem
• Modulation Or Protocol: FHSS
• Frequency: 2.4GHz ~ 2.4835GHz
• Applications: General Purpose
• Interface: USB
• Sensitivity: -110dBm
• Power - Output: 17dBm (50mW)
• Data Rate - Maximum: 20 kbps
• Voltage - Supply: 5V
• Package / Case: Module
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Request inventory verification / Request inventory verification
• Features: -

XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]
2. RF Modem Operation
2.1. Driver Installations
USB Background Information
To Install Drivers (Using the Microsoft Windows OS):
The XStream-PKG-U RF Modem is a stand-alone unit that can interface through a host device
USB port. In order to interface through the USB port of a PC, OS-specific drivers must be
installed. The PKG-U RF Modem is a "plug-and-play" device that should automatically be detected
by the PC. Once the RF modem is detected, the PC will display an installation wizard that
facilitates driver installations. Drivers for the following operating systems are included on the
MaxStream CD: Windows, Macintosh, LINUX
Two drivers, ‘Hardware USB Bus’ and ‘Virtual Com Port’, must be installed. The following
instructions steps users through both installations.
The following example outlines the installation steps taken when using the Microsoft Windows XP
operating system:
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[After the RF modem is detected by the PC, a “Found New Hardware Wizard“ appears.]
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[Hardware Installation "Windows Logo Testing" alert box]
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USB has two types of devices: Those that supply drivers (a host, such as a PC); and those that
require a driver (a client, such as a MaxStream USB RF Modem). When a USB client is plugged
into a host, the host prompts the device for a driver. Once a driver is located, the host loads the
driver on the first use of the USB client; then supplies the installed driver on all subsequent uses.
A USB client should not be plugged into another client. If another USB client (such as a USB
video camera) is plugged into a MaxStream USB RF modem (also a client), the devices will not
communicate. It would be incorrect to attach a USB modem to a host on one end and attach a
USB modem to a USB client at the other end. Virtually all USB peripherals (video cameras, PDA
cradles, printers, etc.) are USB clients.
Some client devices can act as a host. This is known as “USB on-the-go”. An appropriate USB on-
the-go enabled device (such as a PDA with USB on-the-go support) may connect to and utilize a
MaxStream USB RF Modem. Contact MaxStream for information about device drivers.
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Connect the XStream-PKG-U RF Modem to a PC using a USB cable.
Verify the MaxStream CD is inserted into the drive.
Select "Install from a specific list or location (Advanced)" option; then select the ‘Next’
button.
a. Select the ‘Search for the best driver in these locations’ option.
b. Check ‘Search removable media (CD-ROM...)’ box; then select the ‘Next’ button.
Select the ‘Continue Anyway’ button.
Select the ‘Finish’ button.
Repeat steps 2 through 6 to install the next driver.
Reboot computer if prompted to do so.
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