M2COMM Uplynx-M-RCZ24 User manual

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Uplynx-M-RCZ24
Module
Users Manual
M2COMMUNICATION Inc.

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Revision Control
Rev
Date
Description of Change
Approved
1.0
04/20/2017
Released
Charles Lee

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, 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
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.

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This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
I. The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and
users, and
II. The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter tests will not be required. However,
the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional
compliance requirements required with this module installed
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain
laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no
longer considered valid and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these
circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product
(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be
installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product
must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
“Contains FCC ID: 2AFXU8001UX36LDRZ24”
The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance requirements are met.
Manual Information to the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how
to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates
this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this
manual.

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Table of Contents
1Product Overview................................................................................. 9
2Product Features ................................................................................. 9
3Functional Description.........................................................................10
4Pin Assignment and Package Mechanicals.........................................11
5Electrical Specifications ......................................................................13
6Preloaded Software ............................................................................16
6.1 Sigfox Verified AT command ........................................................................................16
6.2 Special Notes for Sigfox AT command interface ...........................................................18
6.3 Bootloader.....................................................................................................................18
6.4 Device ID, KEY and Portable access code ......................................................................19
7Transmission Power and Current Consumption..................................19
7.1 Transmission Power vs. Input Voltage ..........................................................................19
7.2 Current Profile and Measurement.................................................................................20
8Application Information........................................................................21
8.1 Mounting Considerations ..............................................................................................21
8.2 Recommended connection to essential pins .................................................................21
8.3 Switch ON and OFF procedure ......................................................................................22
8.4 RF power and current measurement.............................................................................22
8.5 RF Grounding for FCC compliance .................................................................................22
8.6 Recommended Antenna ................................................................................................23
9Certification.........................................................................................23
10 Order Information................................................................................23

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List of Figures
Figure 4-1 Bottom view of module .........................................................................................11
Figure 4-2 Module Pinout........................................................................................................12
Figure 7-1 Current Profile........................................................................................................20
Figure 8-1 Typical Application Circuit......................................................................................22

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List of Tables
Table 5-1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ....................................................................................13
Table 5-2 Recommended Operating Conditions.....................................................................13
Table 5-3 DC Current Characteristics ......................................................................................13
Table 5-4 Transmitter RF Performance...................................................................................13
Table 5-5 Synthesizer Specification.........................................................................................14
Table 5-6 32kHz RC Oscillator Specification............................................................................14
Table 5-7 24MHz Crystal Oscillator Specification ...................................................................15
Table 5-8 Pin IO Voltage.........................................................................................................15
Table 6-1 AT Command Set.....................................................................................................18
Table 7-1 Recommended Pin Connections .............................................................................19
Table 8-1 Recommended Pin Connections .............................................................................21

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1Product Overview
The UPLYNX-M-RCZ24 is a Sigfox Verified modem module for the low power wide area network
(LPWAN) market. It is designed with M2COMM’s Uplynx M2C8001 SOC. The module was
designed for high performance, high quality, small form factor and a low cost. The design is fully
compliant with FCC part 15.209. The Sigfox application is ported over the Uplynx M2C8001 and
executed at high efficiency using its internal 32bit core processor. Every module is preloaded
with Sigfox application software and module specific ID/KEY/PAC as specified by the Sigfox
network system. The preloaded software also includes a bootloader which allows software
updates or future user application development.
2Product Features
Sigfox VerifiedTM RF modem (reference design fully certified)
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Maximum output power: 22dBm typical
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Operating Voltage: 3.4V to 5.5V (2.5V min for 20dBm+ transmission power)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to 80°C
Module enabling pin (POW_EN)
0.05µA OFF current
LGA 29 24mm x 13.5mm (RF IPEX connector) Land Grid Array
Frequency range: 902.1375-904.6625 MHz
Current consumption: 170mA continuous wave, 130mA AT$SB at [email protected]

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3Functional Description
The core of the Uplynx-M-RCZ24 module is the Uplynx M2C8001 SOC. The module design is
based on the M2C8001 Sigfox VerifiedTM reference design. The Uplynx-M-RCZ24 has 6 sets of
analogue/digital multi-function pins and digital only multi-function pins. Each multi-function pin
can be configured by the user.
The Uplynx-M-RCZ24 communicates with the host MCU over a UART interface. The preloaded
UART interface firmware is configured at 9600bps baud rate, 8-bit data, no parity bit, 1 stop bit
and no flow control.
The STATUS pin indicates the activity of the Sigfox AT command interface. The module is
switched ON and OFF with the POW_EN pin. In OFF mode, the module current consumption
can be cut to its minimum (0.05µA) for longer battery operating time, an essential requirement
for Sigfox where modem activity is very low.
The RF output is a 50ΩIPEX connector and the whole module is shielded for best spurious
containment.