B&B Electronics Zlinx ZP Series User manual

Manual Documentation Number: ZPXXx-XXXXx-XR-5106 Table of Contents
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Zlinx Radio Modem
ZP Series
Documentation Number: ZPXXx-XXXXx-XR-5106
pn#7337
This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA
of domestic and imported parts by
707 Dayton Road -- P.O. Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 USA
Phone [phone] -- General Fax [phone]
Phone [phone] -- General Fax [phone]
Website: www.bb-elec.com
Sales e-mail: [email protected] -- Fax [phone]
Technical Support e-mail: [email protected] -- Fax [phone]
European Headquarters
B&B Electronics
Westlink Commercial Park -- Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland
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Sales e-mail: [email protected]
Technical Support e-mail: [e-mail]
B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. -- December 2006

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Manual Documentation Number: ZPXXx-XXXXx-XR-5106 Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction……………………………………………….1
Chapter 2 – Check Package Contents………………………………1
Chapter 3 – Dip Switch Settings……………………………………..1
Chapter 4 – Product Installation…………………………………….2
Chapter 5 – Software…………………………………………………..3
Chapter 6 – Basic Software Configuration…………………………4
Chapter 7 – LED Status………………………………………………..5
Chapter 8 – Range Selection/Antenna Selection………………….6
Chapter 9 – Table of Specifications………………………………….6
Chapter 10 – Programming Examples……………………………...9

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1) Introduction
Easy to install, up to 40 mile range No wires, no
cables! Zlinx radio modems get your
data moving farther, easier, and at less cost
than running cable. Plug-n-play, Modbus
compatible, signal strength indicator, space
saving DIN rail mounting. Heavy-duty, wide
temperature design handles most industrial
power configurations and tough indoor/outdoor
environments.
Table 1
2) Check Package Contents
Radio Modem (Table Above)
Software CD
Will require separate 18-30VAC or 10-48VDC Power
Supply
ZP24D-xxxx-SR = 2.0W max
ZP24D-xxxx-MR = 1.5W max
ZP9D-xxxx-MR = 1.5W max
ZP9D-xxxx-LR = 5.0W max
3) Dip switch Settings
Table 2
Dipswitch OFF ON
1 4-wire 2-wire
2 4-wire 2-wire
3 No termination Termination
4 RS-422 RS-485
Model # Frequency Radio
Power RF Data Rate
ZP24D-250RM-SR 2.4GHz 100mW 250Kbps
ZP24D-192RM-MR 2.4GHz 50mW 19.2Kbps
ZP24D-96RM-MR 2.4GHz 50mW 9600bps
ZP9D-192RM-MR 900MHz 100mW 19.2Kbps
ZP9D-96RM-MR 900MHz 100mW 9600bps
ZP9D-115RM-LR 900MHz 1W 115Kbps

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RS-485 (2Wire) RS-422/485 (4Wire)RS-232
4) Product Installation
Install on properly grounded DIN rail
Operating Temperature is -40 to 85
Operating Humidity is 10-90% non-condensing
Connect Power Supply
Power supply is 10-48 VDC or 18-30 VAC
Polarity Reversible
Determine RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 communication
RS-232 always present on DB9
DB9F Pin Signal Name Direction
1 Data Carrier Detect Out
2 Receive Data Out
3 Transmit Data In
4 Data Terminal Ready In
5 Signal Ground ---
6 Data Set Ready Out
7 Request To Send In
8 Clear To Send Out
9 Not used ---
10-48 VDC
or
18-30 VAC

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Note: The DTR input is used to put the radio into sleep mode. The
radio sleep option must be enabled first using the configuration
software. Once enabled, lowering the DTR signal will put the radio
in sleep mode and raising the DTR signal will put the radio in idle
mode, ready to receive or transmit data.
Wireless Link Failure Output
Zlinx Radio modems offer a source
(PNP)transistor output when the wireless signal
strength drops below a critical level (link failure
or miss packets)
40 mA max current
Note: For the RSSI LED to work correctly the “RP” command (RSSI
PWM Timer) must be set to “FF”.
5) Software Installation
Insert CD and it will autostart
Follow screen instructions to install software
Connect to PC with straight through serial cable

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6) Basic Software Configuration
Under PC Settings
Setup your COM port
♦Baud Rate (Default is…9600)
♦Flow Control (Default is…none)
♦Data Bits (Default is…8)
♦Parity (Default is…none)
♦Stop Bits (Default is…1)
Test Connection with Test/Query button
¾Under Modem Configuration Tab
Select Appropriate Modem Part Number or use the
“Read” button to automatically detect the Modem type.
Model # Frequency Radio
Power RF Data Rate
ZP24D-250RM-SR 2.4GHz 100mW 250Kbps
ZP24D-192RM-MR 2.4GHz 50mW 19.2Kbps
ZP24D-96RM-MR 2.4GHz 50mW 9600bps
ZP9D-192RM-MR 900MHz 100mW 19.2Kbps
ZP9D-96RM-MR 900MHz 100mW 9600bps
ZP9D-115RM-LR 900MHz 1mW to 1W
(selectable) 115Kbps

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Follow on-screen help files and refer to section 10 for advanced operations.
7) LED Status
Table 3
Note: For the RSSI LED to work correctly the “RP” command (RSSI
PWM Timer) must be set to “FF”.
Front Panel LED Status
Power Red = ON
OFF = No Power
RSSI (Signal Strength) Green = Strong
Yellow = OK
Red = Weak
OFF = No Signal
Wireless Data Green = Blink ON with
data

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8) Range Selection/Antenna Selection
The Zlinx Product is shipped with an antenna with the
following expected ranges (see table 4)
•These ranges are for reference only with Line of
Sight
•Check www.bb-elec.com for further information on
antenna selection
•The antenna connector on the Zlinx product is a
reverse polarity SMA female plug
Table 4
9) Table of Specifications
RF Properties
Physical Standard ZP24D-250RM-SR = IEEE 802.15.4
ZP24D-192RM-MR = Proprietary radio
ZP24D-96RM-MR = Proprietary radio
ZP9D-192RM-MR = Proprietary radio
ZP9D-115RM-LR = Proprietary radio
ZP9D-96RM-MR = Proprietary radio
Range Radio Dependant
ZP24D-****-SR = up to 300 feet indoor or 1 mile
outdoor
ZP24D-****-MR (2.4GHz) = up to 600 feet indoor
or 3 mile outdoor
ZP9D-****-MR (900MHz) = up to 1500 feet
indoor or 7 mile outdoor
ZP9D-****-LR (1W)= up to 3000 feet indoor or
14 miles outdoor
Model # Indoor
Range Outdoor Range
ZP24D-250RM-SR up to 300
feet up to 1 mile
ZP24D-192RM-MR up to 600
feet up to 3 miles
ZP24D-96RM-MR up to 600
feet up to 3 miles
ZP9D-192RM-MR up to 1500
feet up to 7 miles
ZP9D-96RM-MR up to 1500
feet up to 7 miles
ZP9D-115RM-LR up to 3000
feet up to 14 miles

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Frequency 900MHz/2.4GHz
Transmit Power Radio Dependant
ZP24D-****-SR = 100mW
ZP24D-****-MR = 100mW (900MHz),
ZP9D-****-MR = 50mW (2.4GHz)
ZP9D-****-LR = 1W
Software Zlinx Radio Modem
Support Win 98, ME, 2K, XP
Features AT Command
Terminal emulation
RSSI signal range test
Modem emulation
Antenna Options External Reverse Polarity SMA male jack
connector, omni directional (included with
product)
Radio Address Defaulted at factory, set by software otherwise
Serial settings
ZP24D-****-SR
Baud 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,
115200
Data bit 8 only
Parity None only
Stop bit 1 only
ZP24D-****-MR
Baud 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600
Data bit 7, 8
Parity None, even, odd, mark, space
Stop bit 1, 2
ZP9D-****-LR
Baud 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,
115200, 230400
Data bit 7, 8
Parity None, even, odd, mark, space
Stop bit 1, 2
RS-232
Connector DB9F DCE
Lines TX, RX, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND
Connector Removable terminal block
Lines TX, RX, GND

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RS-422
Connector Removable terminal block
Lines 2 or 4 wire – TX+, TX-, RX+, RX-, GND (2 or 4
wire dipswitch selectable)
Termination 120 Ohm Dipswitch selectable
RS-485
Connector Removable terminal block
Lines 2 or 4 wire with SD control – TX+, TX-, RX+,
RX-, GND (2 or 4 wire dipswitch selectable)
SD control Bit wise
Termination 120 Ohm Dipswitch selectable
Transistor link
failure No wireless signal or RSSI LED off
Connector Removable terminal block with RS-422/485
Output type Open collector, dry contact, 40mA
Power Supply
Connector Removable terminal block
Input Voltage 10–48VDC, 18-30VAC
Power
Consumption ZP24D-xxxx-SR = 2.0W max ZP24D-xxxx-MR = 1.5W max
ZP9D-xxxx-MR = 1.5W max
ZP9D-xxxx-LR = 5.0W max
Dimensions 1.2W x 3.3D x 4.7H
Environmental Intended for indoor use only
Operating
Temperature -40 to 85ºC
Storage
Temperature -40 to 85ºC
Operating
Humidity 10 to 90% non-condensing
Enclosure
Rating
Rating IP30
Mounting DIN rail mount, 35mm
Panel Mount

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LED Status Front Panel LED Status
Power Red = On
OFF = No Power
RSSI (Signal
Strength) Green = Strong Yellow = OK
Red = Weak
OFF = No Signal
Wireless Data Green = Blink on with
data
Note: For the RSSI LED to work correctly the
“RP” command (RSSI PWM Timer), must be set
to “FF”
Certifications
FCC FCC Part 15 Class B
CE CISPR (EN55022) Class B
EN61000-6-1 Generic Standards for Residential,
Commercial, & Light Industrial
EN61000-4-2 ESD
EN61000-4-3 RFI
EN61000-4-4 EFT
EN61000-4-5 Surge
EN61000-4-6 CI
EN61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic
EN61000-4-11 Voltage Dips & Interruptions
RoHS directive
(lead free) Yes
10) Advanced Programming
For information about entering and exiting AT and Binary Command
Modes, refer to the
Command Mode section.
Note: Command library is not the same for all models.
AT Command Example
To Send AT Commands (Using the Terminal tab of coName’s SOFTNAME
Software)
Note: Do not send commands to the module during flash programming (when parameters are being
written to the module registry). Wait for the "OK" system response that follows the ATWR command
before entering the next command or use flow control.

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Example: Both of the following examples change the module’s destination address to
0x1A0D and save the new address to non-volatile memory. <CR> stands for
“Carriage Return”.
Method 1 (One line per command)
Send AT Command System Response
+++ OK <CR> (Enter into
Command Mode)
ATDT <Enter> current destination
address <CR>
ATDT1A0D <Enter> OK <CR> (Change destination address)
ATWR <Enter> OK <CR> (Write to non-
volatile memory) ATCN <Enter> OK
<CR> (Exit AT Command Mode)
Method 2 (Multiple commands on one line)
Send AT Command System Response
+++ OK <CR> (Enter into
Command Mode)
ATDT <Enter> current destination
address <CR>
ATDT1A0D,WR <Enter> OK <CR> (Execute
commands) ATCN <Enter> OK
(Exit AT Command Mode)
Note: When using softName to program a module, PC com port settings must match
the baud (interface data rate), parity & stop bits parameter values of the module. Use
the ‘Com Port Setup’ section of the “PC Settings” tab to configure PC com port
settings to match those of the module.
Binary Command Example
To Send Binary Commands:
Example: Use binary commands to change the PrName Module’s destination address
to 0x1A0D
and save the new address to non-volatile memory.
1. RT Command must be set to ‘1’ in AT Command Mode to enable binary
programming.
2. Assert CMD (Pin 10 is driven high). (Enter Binary Command Mode)
3. Send Bytes [parameter bytes must be 2 bytes long]:
00 (Send DT (Destination

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Address) Command) 0D (Least
significant byte of parameter bytes) 1A
(Most significant byte of parameter bytes) 08
(Send WR (Write) Command)
4. De-assert CMD (Pin 10 is driven low) (Exit Binary Command Mode)
Note: (pin 9) is high when command is being executed. Hardware flow control
must be disabled as will hold off parameter bytes.
Command Reference Table
PrName Commands (RF modules expect numerical values in hexadecimal.
Hexadecimal values are designated by a “0x” prefix. Decimal equivalents are
designated by a “d” suffix.)
AT
Command Binary Command AT Command Name Parameter Range Command Category # Bytes Returned Factory Default
%V 0x3B (59d) Board Voltage
0x2CCCA -
0x5BFFA [read-
only] Diagnostics 4 --
AM 0x40 (64d) Auto-set MY -- Networking &
Security -- --
AP
v2.x20* -- API Enable 0 - 2 Serial Interfacing 1 0
AT 0x05 (5d) Guard Time After 2 - (ATST-3) [x
100 msec]
Command
Mode
Options 2 0x0A (10d)
BD 0x15 (21d) Interface Data Rate
0 - 8 (standard
rates)
0x39 - 0x1C9C38
(non-standard
rates)
Serial
Interfacing 4 3
BR 0x39 (57d) RF Data Rate 0 - 1 RF
Interfacing 1 1
BT 0x04 (4d) Guard Time Before 0 - 0xFFFF [x 100
msec]
Command
Mode
Options 2 0x0A (10d)
CC 0x13 (19d)
Command
Sequence
Character 0x20 - 0x7F Command
Mode
Options 1 0x2B ["+"]
(43d)
CD 0x28 (40d) GPO2 Configuration 0 - 4 Serial
Interfacing 1 2
CF -- Number Base 0 - 2 Command Mode
Options 1 1
CN 0x09 (9d)
Exit Command
Mode -- Command
Mode
Options -- --
CS 0x1F (31d) GPO1 Configuration 0 - 4 Serial
Interfacing 1 0

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CT 0x06 (6d)
Command Mode
Timeout 2 - 0xFFFF [x 100 ms]
Command
Mode
Options 2 0xC8
(200d)
DB 0x36 (54d)
Received Signal
Strength 0x6E - 0x28 [read- only] Diagnostics 2 --
DT 0x00 (0d) Destination Address 0 - 0xFFFF Networking &
Security 2 0
E0 0x0A (10d) Echo Off -- Command Mode
Options -- --
E1 0x0B (11d) Echo On -- Command Mode
Options -- --
ER 0x0F (15d) Receive Error Count 0 - 0xFFFF Diagnostics 2 0
FH 0x0D (13d)
Force Wake-up
Initializer -- Sleep (Low Power) -- --
FL 0x07 (7d)
Software Flow
Control 0 - 1 Serial Interfacing 1 0
FS 0x3E (62d) Forced Sync Time 0 - 0xFFFF [x 10
msec] RF Interfacing 2 0
FT 0x24 (36d)
Flow Control
Threshold 0 - (DI buffer size - 0x11) [Bytes] Serial Interfacing 2 DI buffer
size minus
0x11
GD 0x10 (16d)
Receive Good
Count 0 - 0xFFFF Diagnostics 2 0
HP 0x11 (17d) Hopping Channel 0 - 9 Networking &
Security 1 0
HT 0x03 (3d)
Time before Wake-
up Initializer 0 - 0xFFFF [x 100 msec] Sleep (Low Power) 2 0xFFFF (65535d)
HV -- Hardware Version
0 - 0xFFFF [read-
only] Diagnostics 2 --
ID 0x27 (39d) Modem VID
0x11 - 0x7FFF
(user-settable)
0x8000 - 0xFFFF
(factory-set, read-
only)
Networking &
Security 2 0x3332 (13106d)
KY 0x3C (60d) AES Encryption Key 0 - (Any other 64-
digit hex valid key) Networking & Security 2 0
LH 0x0C (12d)
Wake-up Initializer
Timer 0 - 0xFF [x 100 msec] Sleep (Low Power) 1 1
MD
v2.x20* 0x31 (49d) RF Mode 0 - 6 Networking & Security 1 0
MK 0x12 (18d) Address Mask 0 - 0xFFFF Networking &
Security 2 0xFFFF (65535d)
MT 0x3D (61d) Multi-Transmit 0 - 0xFF Networking &
Security 1 0
MY 0x2A (42d) Source Address 0 - 0xFFFF Networking &
Security 2 0xFFFF (65535d)
NB 0x23 (35d) Parity 0 - 4 Serial
Interfacing 1 0
PB
v2.x20* 0x45 (69d) Polling Begin Address 0 - 0xFFFF Networking & Security 2 0
PD
v2.x20* 0x47 (71d) Minimum Polling Delay
0 - 0xFFFF
(Base: (x 1 ms),
Remote: [x 10
Networking &
Security 2 0

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ms])
PE
v2.x20* 0x46 (70d) Polling End Address 0 - 0xFFFF Networking & Security 2 0
PK 0x29 (41d)
Maximum RF
Packet Size 1 - 0x800 [Bytes] RF Interfacing 2 varies
PL 0x3A (58d) TX Power Level 0 - 4 RF
Interfacing 1 4 (1 Watt)
PW 0x1D (29d) Pin Wake-up 0 - 1 Sleep (Low
Power) 1 0
RB 0x20 (32d)
Packetization
Threshold 1 - Current value of PK Serial Interfacing 2 0x800 (2048d)
RC -- Ambient Power -
Single Channel 0 - 0x31 [dBm, read-only] Diagnostics 1 --
RE 0x0E (14d) Restore Defaults -- (Special) -- --
RM -- Ambient Power - All
Channels No parameter - 0x7D0 Diagnostics 2 --
RN 0x19 (25d) Delay Slots 0 - 0xFF [slots] Networking &
Security 1 0
RO 0x21 (33d)
Packetization
Timeout
0 - 0xFFFF [x
UART character
time]
Serial
Interfacing 2 3
RP 0x22 (34d) RSSI PWM Timer 0 - 0xFF [x 100
msec] Diagnostics 1 0x20 (32d)
RR 0x18 (24d) Retries 0 - 0xFF Networking &
Security 1 0x0A (10d)
RT 0x16 (22d) GPI1 Configuration 0 - 2 Serial
Interfacing 1 0
SB 0x37 (55d) Stop Bits 0 - 1 Serial
Interfacing 1 0
SH 0x25 (37d) Serial Number High 0 - 0xFFFF [read-
only] Diagnostics 2 varies
SL 0x26 (38d) Serial Number Low 0 - 0xFFFF [read-
only] Diagnostics 2 varies
SM 0x01 (1d) Sleep Mode 0 - 8 (3 is
reserved) Sleep (Low Power) 1 0
ST 0x02 (2d) Time before Sleep (ATAT+3) - 0x7FFF [x 100
msec]
Sleep (Low
Power) 2 0x64 (100d)
TP 0x38 (56d) Board Temperature
0 - 0x7F [read-
only] Diagnostics 1 --
TR 0x1B (27d)
Delivery Failure
Count 0 - 0xFFFF [read- only] Diagnostics 2 0
TT 0x1A (26d) Streaming Limit 0 - 0xFFFF [0 =
disabled] Networking & Security 2 0
TX 0x3F (63d) Transmit Only 0 - 1 RF
Interfacing 1 0
VL -- Firmware Version -
verbose Returns string Diagnostics -- --
VR 0x14 (20d) Firmware Version 0 - 0xFFFF [read-
only] Diagnostics 2 --
WA -- Active Warning
Numbers Returns string Diagnostics -- --
WN -- Warning Data Returns string Diagnostics -- --

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WR 0x08 (8d) Write -- (Special) -- --
WS -- Sticky Warning
Numbers Returns string Diagnostics -- --
* Firmware version in which command and parameter options were first supported
Command Descriptions
Commands in this section are listed alphabetically. Command categories are
designated between the "< >" symbols that follow each command title. By default,
prName RF Modules expect numerical values in hexadecimal since the default value
of the CF (Number Base) Parameter is '1'. Hexadecimal values are designated by the
"0x" prefix and decimal values by the "d" suffix.
%V (Board Voltage) Command
<Diagnostics> %V Command
is used to read the current
voltage of the prName Module
circuit board.
Sample Output: 5.02 V
(when ATCF = 0)
5051F (when ATCF = 1) * 5.02 (when ATCF = 2)
* When CF = 1 (default), a hex integer is shown
that is equal to (voltage * 65536d).
AM (Auto-set MY) Command
<Networking & Security> AM
Command is used to
automatically set the MY
(Source Address) parameter
from the factory-set module serial number. The address is formed with bits 29, 28 and
13-0 of the serial number (in that order). The value is displayed as a result of this
command.
AT Command: AT%V
Binary Command: 0x3B (59 decimal)
Parameter Range (read-only): 0x2CCCA
– 0x5BFFA
(2.80 – 5.75 decimal)
Number of bytes returned: 4
AT Command: ATAM
Binary Command: 0x40 (64 decimal)
Parameter Range: 0 – 0xFFFF

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AP (API Enable) Command
<Serial Interfacing> The AP
command is used to enable
the module to operate using
the frame-based API
operation.
AT (Guard Time After) Command
<Command Mode Options> AT
Command is used to set/read
the time-of-silence that follows
the command sequence
character (CC Command). By
default, 1 second must elapse
before and after the command
sequence character.
Refer to the AT Commands
section [pError! Bookmark not defined.] to view the default AT Command Mode
sequence.
A
T Command: ATAP
Parameter Range: 0 – 2
Parameter Configuration
0 API Disabled
(Transparent Operation)
1 API enabled
(w/out escaped characters)
2 API enabled
(with escaped characters)
Default Parameter Value: 0
Number of bytes returned: 1
Minimum Firmware Version Required: 2.x20
AT Command: ATAT
Binary Command: 0x05 (5 decimal)
Parameter Range: 2 – (ATST-3), up to 0x7FFC
[x 100 milliseconds]
Default Parameter Value: 0x0A (10 decimal)
Number of bytes returned: 2
Related Commands: BT (Guard Time Before), CC
(Command Sequence Character)

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BD (Baud Rate) Command
<Serial Interfacing> The BD
command is used to set and
read the serial interface data
rate (baud rate) used between
the RF module and host. This
parameter determines the rate
at which serial data is sent to
the module from the host.
Modified interface data rates do
not take effect until the CN (Exit
AT Command Mode) command
is issued and the system
returns the 'OK' response.
When parameters 0-8 are sent
to the module, the respective
interface data rates are used
(as shown in the table on the
right).
The RF data rate is not affected
by the BD parameter. If the interface data rate is set higher than the RF data rate, a
flow control configuration may need to be implemented.
The range between standard and non-standard baud rates (0x09 - 0x38) is invalid.
Non-standard Interface Data Rates:
When parameter values outside the range of standard baud rates are sent, the
closest interface data rate represented by the number is stored in the BD register. For
example, a rate of 19200 bps can be set by sending the following command line
"ATBD4B00". NOTE: When using coName’s softName Software, non-standard
interface data rates can only be set and read using the softName ‘Terminal’ tab. Non-
standard rates are not accessible through the ‘Modem Configuration’ tab.
When the BD command is sent with a non-standard interface data rate, the UART will
adjust to accommodate the requested interface rate. In most cases, the clock
resolution will cause the stored BD parameter to vary from the parameter that was
sent (refer to the table below). Reading the BD command (send "ATBD" command
without an associated parameter value) will return the value that was actually stored
to the BD register
Parameter Sent versus Parameters Stored
BD Parameter
Sent (HEX) Interface Data Rate (bps) BD Parameter Stored (HEX)
0 1200 0
AT Command: ATBD
Binary Command: 0x15 (21 decimal)
Parameter Ranges: 0 - 8 (standard rates)
0x39 - 0x1C9C38 (non-standard rates)
Parameter Configuration (bps)
0 1200
1 2400
2 4800
3 9600
4 19200
5 38400
6 57600
7 115200
8 230400
Non-standard baud rates supported as of firmware
v2.x20
Default Parameter Value: 3
Number of bytes returned: 1