Invisible systems ISL024DB1 User manual

Wireless RF
Transceiver
This document contains
information about the hardware
between ISL024DB1 transceiver and Receiver. Information
includes the theory of operation, specifications, interface
definitions, configurat
ion information and mechanical drawings
ISL024DB1
User’s Guide
information about the hardware
interface
between ISL024DB1 transceiver and Receiver. Information
includes the theory of operation, specifications, interface
ion information and mechanical drawings

Proprietary Material
The information and descriptions contained herein are the property of ISL. Such information and
descriptions may not be copied or reproduced by any means, or disseminated or distributed without
the express prior written permission of ISL.
This document is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
Statement of Limited Warranty
ISL warrants equipment of its manufacture, and bearing its identification to be free from defects in
workmanship and material for a period of 12 months for electronics and 12 months for mechanical
parts and Temperature probes from date of delivery from the factory or authorised distributor under
normal use and service and otherwise when such equipment is used in accordance with instructions
furnished by ISL and for the purposes disclosed in writing at the time of purchase, if any. ISL liability
under this warranty shall be limited to replacement or repair of any defective equipment or part which,
having been returned to ISL, has been inspected and determined by ISL to be defective, excluding
battery cells.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, AS TO DESCRIPTION, QUALITY, AND MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, OR ANY OTHER MATTER.

Revision History
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful
interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Issue Date Author Comments
0-1 09/09/2011 Vahid Tambe Initial Release
0-2 29/09/2011 Rob Jevans Removed antenna references

Contents
1. Safety Information .......................................................................................................................... 5
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................... 8
2. ISL024DB1 ..................................................................................................................................... 9
3. Theory of operation ......................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Network Topologies ...................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Point-To-Point............................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Point-to -Multipoint .................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Other network topologies ............................................................................................................ 11
4. Board Level Pin Assignments ....................................................................................................... 1
5. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 14

1. Safety Information
Agency Identification Numbers
Part # FCC
ISL024DB1 ZWZISL024DB1
Approved Antenna List
The ISL024DB1 has been designed with an internal PCB antenna only.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Invisible Systems could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in
the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit that is different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Replacing battery
WARNING!
Only qualified service personnel may install this equipment. The instructions in this manual
are intended for use by qualified service personnel only.
Only qualified persons should service the system.
The installation and service of this hardware is to be performed only by service personnel
having appropriate training and experience necessary to be aware of hazards to which they
are exposed in performing a task and of measures to minimize the danger to themselves or
other persons. Electrical shock hazards from the telecommunication network and AC mains
are possible with this equipment. To minimize risk to service personnel and users, the system
must be connected to an outlet with a third-wire Earth.
Service personnel must be alert to the possibility of high leakage currents becoming available
on metal system surfaces during power line fault events near network lines.
These leakage currents normally safely flow to Protective Earth via the power cord.
Therefore, it is mandatory that connection to an earthed outlet is performed first and removed
last when cabling to the unit. Specifically, operations requiring the unit to be powered down
must have the network connections (exchange lines) removed first.
Intrinsic safety
Do not install the unit in conditions where there is a danger of electrically ignited explosions.
Exposure to sunlight, heat and moisture
!
CAUTION
:
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight for long periods. Keep away from excessive heat and
moisture.
Spare parts and accessories
Use only approved spare parts and accessories. The operation of non-approved parts cannot
be guaranteed and may even cause damage.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Measurement Standard Applied ANSI C63.10:2009
Manufacturer:
Invisible Systems Ltd
9 Beetham Rd
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
LA7 7QL
U.K
Product Description 925.78MHz Transceiver
designed for low cost solution
for wireless application
Product Model ISL024DB1
Par
t Number
250001
Test Laboratories
Unit E
South Orbital Trading Park
Hedon Road
Hull
HU9 1NJ
UK
T 01482 801801
F 01482 801806
STANDARDS TO WHICH CONFORMITY IS DECLARED
Part 15 Specific conditions for 900MHz
Title 47 CFR 15.209, 15.249 (a),(e), 15.215, 15.109, 15.203
I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the
specified Directive and Standards.
Signature
Date
Print Name
Title

2. ISL024DB1
The ISL024DB1 transceiver is a narrowband radio designed for license-free operation in
900MHz ISM band.
The ISL024DB1 has a fixed 1mW of output power for use in the USA and Canada 902MHz
– 928MHz ISM bands.
This is a half-duplex wireless data transceiver which is integrated with an ultra speed MCU
and a powerful RF chip.
A software application is offered so that users can modify the settings of the module. Its slim
size, and ultra long transmission distance makes itself the most popular selection of many
applications in different fields.
3. Theory of operation
3.1 Network Topologies
Topology refers to the shape of a network or the network’s layout. How different nodes
communicate with each other is determined by the network topology. The ISL024DB1
support a point-to-point and a point-to-multipoint network topology.
3.2 Point-To-Point
A point-to-point network consists of only two radios, one configured as a receiver and one
configured as a transmitter. Sometimes referred to as a wireless bridge, a point-to-point link
replaces a single communications cable.
Transmitter
Receiver

3.3 Point-to -Multipoint
Point-to-multipoint systems have one base station (receiver) that controls all communications
with all of the other wireless nodes in the network. This allows for the creation of a wireless
network consisting of multiple nodes. In a point-to-multipoint network the receiver would
typically be set up as the access point and would be configured to receive data. The other
nodes would be set up as transmitters.
There is a limit of 60 transmitters that can be configured in a point-to-multipoint network, but
all radios would share the same bandwidth over the RF, so as more nodes were added care
should be taken when transmitting data to prevent collisions.
Transmitter Transmitter
Transmitter Transmitter
Transmitter Transmitter
Receiver

3.4 Other network topologies
3.4.1 Repeater networks
Though there is no functionality for a transmitter to automatically forward a message along to
another radio, repeater networks can be setup to provide for additional coverage.
This example of a repeater network would still be useful for a point-to-multipoint network
where some of the transmitters are not in range of the primary access point.
In this network topology an ISL024DB1R product is setup as a repeater to act as the primary
access point.
To cover additional areas, a repeater consisting of two ISL024DB1R can be added to the
network.
Transmitter Transmitter
Transmitter
Transmitter
Transmitter Transmitter
Receiver
Repeater
Repeater

Limitations:
There are some limitations to this setup.
•The addition of the repeaters requires additional radios which increases the cost of the
systems.
•The repeater setup must be powered sufficiently.
•The antennas of the transmitter and the receiver in the repeater should be positioned to
minimize interference. For best performance the antennas should be placed more than
10ft from each other.
•There is some additional latency associated with the repeater; this latency is between
200 and 400ms typically

4.
Board Level Pin Assignments
Pin
Signal
Assignment
1
Ground
2
Ground
3
Output
VSW
switched VDD out
4
Input 1 wire Data
5
Input
P
ulse Input 2
6
Input Analogue Input
7
Input Pulse Input 1
8
Output
TX Out
9
Input Pulse Input 1
10
Input 1 wire Data
11
Input Pulse Input 2
12
Output
VDD
13
Output
VSW switched VDD out
14
Ground
Board Level Pin Assignments
Color
switched VDD out
VSW switched VDD out
Pins: 1-7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8
9
1011
12 13 14
Pins:8-14

5.
Specifications
TABLE 1: ISL024DB1 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
INTERFACES
RF Connector None internal PCB antenna.
PERATI NAL
Network Topologies Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multi Point
Security N/A
Frequency Band 925.78MHz
RF Data rate 2400 kbps
RF Technology Narrowband
Output Power 1mW
Maximum radiated power (EIRP) 45.13mV/m measured at 3 meter
Range Line of sight Outdoor: up to 300m
Indoor: up to 30m
Sensitivity -115dBm at 2400kbps RF rate
ELECTRICAL/ENVIROMENTAL
Supply voltage +3.6 v DC
Current consumption 35mA
Temperature (Operating) -30°C to 75°C
Temperature (storage) -50°C to 85°C
PHYSICAL
Dimensions
5x50mm
Weight
8
g
CERTIFICATI NS
FCC
FCC ID:
ZWZISL024DB1
CE
ANSI C63.10:2009
R HS
yes
Appendix I Antennae Data sheets
HH-MMCXMSFB 25cm-174
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