
Digi m10 Hardware Reference v 1.20
Digi International, Inc. © 2009
Table of Contents
Digi m10....................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Satellite Modem .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Hardware Reference................................................................................................................... 1-1
Copyright Notice......................................................................................................................... 1-2
Trademarks .................................................................................................................................1-2
Document Revision History....................................................................................................... 1-3
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... iv
List of Tables.................................................................................................................................. v
List of Figures................................................................................................................................ v
About This Manual......................................................................................................................... 6
Target Audience .......................................................................................................................... 6
Symbols Used in This Manual..................................................................................................... 6
Reference Documents................................................................................................................. 6
Industry Canada Notice............................................................................................................... 8
Caution......................................................................................................................................... 8
Where to Get Help....................................................................................................................... 8
1. Overview of the Digi m10...................................................................................................... 9
2. Interfaces................................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Connector Pins............................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Serial Interface............................................................................................................. 12
2.2.1 Host Port.................................................................................................................. 12
2.2.2 Host Port (With Flow Control).................................................................................. 12
2.2.3 Debug Port............................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Power and Ground....................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Power Enable............................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 Powering Up ............................................................................................................ 13
2.4.2 Powering Down........................................................................................................ 14
2.5 DA (Data Available)...................................................................................................... 14
2.6 RTS/CTS Implementation ............................................................................................ 15
2.7 SA (Satellite Available)................................................................................................. 15
2.8 RF Interface.................................................................................................................. 16
3. Technical Specifications..................................................................................................... 18
3.1 Environmental .............................................................................................................. 18
3.1.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility ................................................................................. 18
3.1.2 RoHS ....................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.3 Operating Temperature ........................................................................................... 19
3.1.4 Storage Temperature............................................................................................... 20
3.1.5 Operational Shock ................................................................................................... 20
3.1.6 Operational Vibration............................................................................................... 20
3.2 Electrical....................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.1 Power Design........................................................................................................... 21
3.2.2 Digital Input / Output Specifications......................................................................... 22
3.2.3 Lifespan ................................................................................................................... 22
3.3 Mechanical................................................................................................................... 22
3.3.1 Module Size............................................................................................................. 22
3.3.2 Mounting.................................................................................................................. 23