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9XCite™ OEM RF Module
9XCite OEM RF Module
RF Module Operation
RF Module Configuration
Advanced Networking
Appendices
Product Manual v2.1
For RF Module Part Numbers: XC09-009…
XC09-038…
Low Power, Low Cost OEM RF Modules by MaxStream, Inc.
M100043
2007.01.04
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Contents
9XCite™OEMRFModule–ProductManualv2.1[2007.01.04]
©2007MaxStream,Inc. iii
1. 9XCite OEM RF Module 4
1.1. Key Features 4
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance 4
1.2. Specifications 5
1.3. Mechanical Drawings 5
1.4. Block Diagram 6
1.5. Pin Signals 6
1.6. Electrical Characteristics 7
1.6.1. Timing Specifications 7
2. RF Module Operation 8
2.1. Serial Communications 8
2.1.1. UART-Interfaced Data Flow 8
2.1.2. RS-232 and RS-485/422 Data Flow 8
2.1.3. Serial Data 9
2.2. Modes of Operation 10
2.2.1. Idle Mode 10
2.2.2. Transmit Mode 10
2.2.3. Receive Mode 11
2.2.4. Sleep Modes 12
2.2.5. Command Mode 14
3. RF Module Configuration 15
3.1. Command and Parameter Types 15
3.1.1. AT Commands 15
3.1.2. Non-AT Settable Parameters (X-CTU Soft-
ware configurable only) 15
3.2. Configuration Software 16
3.2.1. Installation 16
3.2.2. Serial Communications Software 16
3.3. Command Reference Tables 17
3.4. Automatic DIP Switch Configurations 19
3.5. Command Descriptions 20
4. Advanced Networking 29
4.1. Addressing 29
4.1.1. Vendor Identification Number (ATID) 29
4.1.2. Channel (ATHP) 30
4.1.3. Destination Address (ATDT) and Address
Mask (ATMK) 30
Appendix A: Agency Certifications 32
FCC (United States) Certification 32
Labeling Requirements 32
FCC Notices 32
Limited Modular Approval 33
FCC-approved Antennas 33
IC (Industry Canada) Certification 34
Labeling Requirements 34
Appendix B: Additional Information 35
1-Year Warranty 35
Ordering Information 35
Contact MaxStream 36
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1.9XCiteOEMRFModule
The XCite OEM RF Module provides OEMs and system
integrators with a low power wireless solution that is
easy-to-use.
No configuration is necessary for out-of-box RF opera-
tion. Simply feed data into one module; then the data is
sent out the other end of the wireless link. If more
advanced functionality is needed, the module support
an extensive set of commands.
The RF module operates within the ISM 900 MHz fre-
quency band.
1.1. Key Features
Long Range Data Integrity
4 mW Power Output (0 dBm)
• Indoor/Urban: up to 300' (90 m)
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight:
up to 1000' (300 m) w/ 2.1 dB dipole antenna
Receiver Sensitivity
• -108 dBm (@ 9600 baud),
• -104 dBm (@ 38400 baud)
Advanced Networking & Security
True Peer-to-Peer (no "master" required),
Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multipoint networking
Hopping (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
or Single Frequency Modes
7 hopping channels: each with over 65,000
network addresses available
Up to 9 non-overlapping simultaneous networks
Low Power
Power-down current as low as 20 µA
55 mA transmit / 45 mA receive current
consumption
Easy-to-Use
No configuration required
Advanced configurations available through
A
commands
2.85 to 5.50 VDC power supply
Continuous RF data stream of
up to 38.4 kbps
XII™ Interference Immunity
X-CTU Software included
Cover more ground with fewer radio
modems due to market-leading range
Free & Unlimited Technical Support
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance
FCC Certified (USA) [Refer to Appendix A for FCC Requirements]
Systems that contain XCite Modems inherit MaxStream's FCC Certification
IC (Industry Canada) Certified
ISM (Industrial, Scientific & Medical) license-free 902-928 MHz frequency band
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 registered standards
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1.2. Specifications
1.3. Mechanical Drawings
Figure1‐01. MechanicalDrawings(measuredininches)
Table1‐01. 9XCiteOEMRFModule
9XCite 900 MHz OEM RF Module Specifications
Performance
Transmit Power Output 4mW
Indoor/Urban Range Up to 300’ (90 m)
Outdoor
RF line-of-sight Range Up to 1000’ (300 m)
Interface Data Rate
(software selectable using BD command) 1200 –57600 bps
Throughput Data Rate (baud) 9600 bps 38400 bps
RF Data Rate (baud) 10,000 bps 41,666 bps
Receiver Sensitivity -108 dBm -104 dBm
Power Requirements
Supply Voltage 2.85 to 5.50 VDC
Transmit Current (@ 2.85V) 55 mA
Receive Current (@ 2.85V) 45 mA
Receive Current (@ 5V) 55 mA
Power-down Current 20 µA
Networking & Security
Frequency 902-928 MHz
Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping, Wide band FM modulator
Modulation FSK (Frequency Shift Keying)
Network Topologies Supported Peer-to-Peer (“Master/Slave” relationship not required), Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multipoint
Channel Capacity Hopping Mode - 7 hop sequences share 25 frequencies
Single Frequency Mode - 25 available frequencies
Physical Properties
RF Module Board Size 1.6" x 2.825" x 0.35" (4.06 cm x 7.17 cm x 0.89 cm)
Weight 0.8 oz. (24 g)
Connector 11-Pin & 4-Pin 0.1" spaced Male Berg-type headers
Operating Temperature Commercial (0 to 70º C) or Industrial (-40 to 85º C)
Antenna
Connector (optional) RPSMA (Reverse-polarity SMA)
Type ¼ Wave Monopole, 3" (7.62 cm) integrated wire, 1.9 dBi
Impedance 50 ohms unbalanced
Certifications (partial list)
FCC Part 15.247 OUR-9XCITE
Industry Canada (IC) 4214A-9XCITE
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1.4. Block Diagram
Figure1‐02. XCiteOEMRFModuleBlockDiagram
MaxStream's proprietary XII™ (Interference Immunity Technology) is contained in the 'Interfer-
ence Filter' of the block diagram. The filter blocks interference from pagers and cellular.
1.5. Pin Signals
XCite Module pin signals and their functions:
Table1‐02. J1PinDescriptions
(Low‐assertedsignalsdistinguishedwithahorizontallineoversignalname.)
* Pin utilizes 10K ? Pull-Up resistor (already installed in the module)
** Pin utilizes 10K ? Pull-Down resistor (already installed in the module)
*** Pin utilizes 100K ? Pull-Up resistor (already installed in the module)
Note: When integrating the XCite Module onto a Host PC Board, all lines that are not used should be
left disconnected (floating).
Table1‐03. J2PinDescriptions
J2pinsareusedprimarilyformechanicalstabilityandmaybeleftdisconnected.
Module Pin Signal Name I/O When Active Description
1 DO2 O* low Clear-to-Send ( ) Flow Control
2 DI3 I* high Can be used to enter Sleep Modes that consume less power
3 DO (Data Out) O* n/a Serial Data leaving the XCite Module
(to the host)
4 DI (Data In) I n/a Serial data entering the XCite Module
(from the host)
5DI2I**low Request-to-Send ( )
6 RESET I* low Reset Module Parameters
7 DO3 O high Receive (RX) LED
8TX/ PWR O low TX - Asserted during transmission
high PWR – Indicates power is on
9CONFIGI***low
Backup method for entering AT Command Mode. Primary
method is with “+++” (refer to the CC parameter)
10 VCC I - 2.85 – 5.50 VDC Regulated
11 GND - - Ground
Module Pin Signal Name
1 reserved
2GND
3GND
4GND
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1.6. Electrical Characteristics
1.6.1. Timing Specifications
The diagram below shows 9XCite Modules providing an RF Link between hosts.
Figure1‐03. SystemBlockDiagram‐RFLinkbetweenhosts
The RF data flow sequence is initiated when the first byte of data is received by the transmitting
XCite Module. As long as XCite Module A is not already receiving RF data, the serial data goes into
the DI Buffer, is packetized, and then transmitted to XCite Module B.
Figure1‐04. TimingSpecifications(ʺAʺandʺBʺareassociatedwithFigure6)
Table1‐04. DCCharacteristics(Vcc=2.85to5.50V)
*Resetpulsemustlastatleast250nanoseconds
**VI=theinputvoltageonthepin
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typical Max Units
VIL Input Low Voltage All input signals -0.5 0.3 * Vcc V
VIH Input High Voltage All except
RESET pin 0.6 * Vcc Vcc + 0.5 V
VIH2 Input High Voltage RESET pin * 0.9 * Vcc Vcc + 0.5 V
VOL Output Low Voltage IOL = 20 mA,
Vcc = 5V 0.7
0.5 V
VOH Output High Voltage IOH = -20 mA,
Vcc = 5V 4.0
2.0 V
IIL Input Leakage
Current I/O Pin Vcc = 5.5V, pin low (absolute value) 3µA
IIH Input Leakage
Current I/O Pin Vcc = 5.5V, pin high (absolute value) 3µA
IIL2 CTS, DO, RESET (Vcc – VI) / 10 ** mA
IIL3 CONFIG (Vcc – VI) / 47 ** mA
IIH2 RTS (Vcc – VI) / 10 ** mA
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2.RFModuleOperation
2.1. Serial Communications
The XCite OEM RF Module interfaces to a host device through a CMOS-level asynchronous serial
port. Through its serial port, the XCite Module can communicate directly with any UART-interfaced
or RS-232/485/422 device.
2.1.1. UART-Interfaced Data Flow
Devices that have a UART interface can connect directly through the pins of the XCite OEM RF
Module as is shown in the figure below.
Figure2‐01. DataFlowinaUART‐interfacedenvironment
(Low‐assertedsignalsdistinguishedwithhorizontallineoversignalname.)
2.1.2. RS-232 and RS-485/422 Data Flow
The XCite Module can enable a host device to communicate wirelessly. To transmit, the host device
simply sends serial data to the XCite Module pins. The XCite Module then converts the data into
FCC-approved RF data. Once transmitted, the RF data can be detected by receiving XCite Modules,
checked for integrity and then sent to a receiving device.
Figure2‐02. DataFlowinRS‐232andRS‐485/422environments.
(Low‐assertedsignalsdistinguishedwithahorizontallineoversignalname.)
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2.1.3. Serial Data
Data enters the MaxStream RF module through the DI Pin as an asynchronous serial signal. The
signal should idle high when no data is being transmitted.
The UART performs tasks (such as timing and parity checking) needed for communication. Serial
communication consists of two UARTs which must be configured with compatible parameters
(Baud rate, parity, start bits, stop bits, data bits) to have successful communication. Each data
packet consists of a start bit (low), 8 data bits (least significant bit first) and a stop bit (high). The
following figure illustrates the serial bit pattern of data passing through the modem.
Figure2‐03. Serial(UART)datapacket0x1F(decimalʺ31ʺ)astransmittedthroughtheXCiteModule
DataFormatis8‐N‐1(8bits‐NoParity‐1StopBit)
In the example above, the MaxStream RF module transfer 8 bits over-the-air [Selectable using BI
(Number of Bits) Parameter]. Start and stop bits of the UART signal are not transmitted over-the-
air, but are regenerated by the receiving modem.
The MaxStream OEM RF Modules support the following data formats [See NB (Parity) Parameter]:
•8-none-1,7-any-1
•8-even-1
• 8-odd-1
•8-mark-1,8-none-2
• 8-space-1
DI (Data In) Buffer
Once serial data has entered the 9XCite Module through the Data In (DI) Pin, the data is stored in
the DI Buffer until it can be transmitted.
Once the first byte of data enters the DI Buffer, the module begins to initialize the RF channel
(unless RF data is being received). In the case where the module is receiving RF data, the serial
(UART) data is stored in the DI Buffer. When the DI Buffer has only 17 bytes of memory left, the
XCite Module de-asserts (high) CTS to signal to the host device to stop sending data. CTS re-
asserts once the DI Buffer has at least 35 bytes available in memory. Once in the DI Buffer, the
data is packetized for transmission.
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