MLis MLB-Z1001 User manual

MLB-Z1001
Serial to 900 MHz
RF Modem
USER MANUAL

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USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 Description 6
1.2 Highlights 6
1.3 Functional Block diagram 8
1.4 Main Features and Services 9
1.4.1 Terminal Features and Electrical Specifications 10
1.5 Precautions 10
2MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION 11
2.1 Overview 11
2.2 Dimensions 11
3ELECTRICAL INTERFACE DESCRIPTIONS 13
3.1 Overview 13
3.2 Radio Interface (Type SMA Connector Female) - RF Antenna 15
3.3 Power on the Modem 16
3.3.1 Data Connection Demo ( H/W & Software Installation ) 16
4MLB-Z1001 AT Commands 22
5SALES CONTACT 52
6 ORDER INFORMATION 53

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List of Figures
Figure 1：Functional Block Diagram for MLB-Z1001 8
Figure 2：Chassis Dimension for MLB-Z1001 11
Figure 3：External Interfaces/Indicators for MLB-Z1001 13
Figure 4：Antenna Connector for MLB-Z1001 15
List of Tables
Table 1：Operating Modes 9
Table 2：Features and Specifications 10
Table 3：Chassis Dimensions and Mechanical Description for MLB-Z1001 12
Table 4：RS232 connector configuration for MLB-Z1001 14
Table 5：Interfaces and Indicators Description of MLB-Z1001 14

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 Description
The MLiS MLB-Z1001 900 MHZ RF terminal is a compact terminal that is designed for wireless M2M
communications.
The MLB-Z1001 terminal uses the DB9 / Terminal block Connector to provide data communication interface
and the DC jack to provide power input. LEDs are used to indicate the status of the terminal.
MLB-Z1001 is taking advantage of the specific Mesh networking protocol, featuring dense network
operation and supporting for sleeping routers, and are also available in a proprietary point-to-multipoint
configuration.
The MLB-Z1001 terminal can be used to provide a wireless communications link for many applications,
including warehouse, building automation, and street light applications.
1.2 Highlights
Interface
DC jack connector for power
DB9/Terminal block connector for data communications
SMA female connector (antenna connector)
General Features
Property ZigBee 902~928 MHZ (software selectable channels)
Supply Voltage Range: 5~32VDC
Temperature range
- Operating: -40°C~+75°C
- Restricted Operating: 65°C~80°C
Surge protection: IEC61000-4-5 LV1
Casing Material: Metal
Dimensions (L) x (W) x (H): 85 x 97 x 24mm (excluding connectors)
Weight: 210g
Data Transmission
•RF Data Rate: 200 Kbps
•Indoor/Urban Range: Up to 1000 foot (305m)
•Outdoor/Line-of-Sight Range: Up to 4 miles (6.5km) (with 2.1dB dipole antennas)
•Transmit Power: Up to 24 dBm (250 mW) software selectable
•Receiver Sensitivity: -101 dBm @ 200 Kbps, -110 dBm @ 10 Kbps

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1.3 Functional Block diagram
Figure 1: Functional Block Diagram for MLB-Z1001
The MLB-Z1001 is supplied with power via the DC jack connector. The DB9 female connector pins
and TB connector are used for data communications.
The SMA female connector provides the air interface to an external 50 ohm antenna specified for
the correct frequency band.

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1.4 Main Features and Services
The MLB-Z1001 performs a set of ZigBee services according. The services and functions of the MLB-
Z1001 are implemented by issuing customized applications embedded on the device, or over the
DB9 to RS232 serial interface or terminal block for RS-422/485 serial interface.
1.4.1 Terminal Features and Electrical Specifications
MLB-Z1001
General Features
Frequency Band
902~928 MHZ, software selectable channel mask for interference immunity
Power input
5~32VDC
Operating
Temperature
-40°C~+75°C
ESD Protection
IEC61000-4-5 LV1
Dimension
(L) x (W) x (H)
85 x 97 x 24mm (excluding connectors)
Weight
210g
Casing Material
Metal
Data Transmission
RF Data Rate
200 Kbps
Indoor / Urban
Range
up to 1000 ft. (305m)
Outdoor RF line-
of-sight Range
up to 4 miles (6.5km)
(with 2.1dB dipole antennas)
Transmit Power
Up to 24 dBm (250 mW) software selectable
Receiver
Sensitivity
-101 dBm @ 200 Kbps
Special Features
Networking
Topologies
Mesh, Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, Peer-to-Peer
Interfaces
RF Antenna
Socket
50ohm SMA
Power Connector
DC jack connector
Serial Interface
DB9 connect for RS-232 (female)
TB connector for RS-422/485
LED
1 x for Power, 1 x for Tx, 1 x for Rx Indicator
Reset
HW Reset
Approvals
CE
Yes
Table 2: Features and Specifications

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1.5 Precautions
The MLB-Z1001 terminal is designed for indoor use only. For outdoor use it has to be integrated
into a weatherproof enclosure. Do not exceed the environmental and electrical limits as specified
in the user manual.

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2MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 Overview
The pictures below show the mechanical design of the terminal along with the positions of the
different connectors. The terminal case is made of durable PC/ABS plastic.
2.2 Dimensions
Figure 2: Chassis Dimension for MLB-Z1001
S/N
Parameter
Value
1
Height (H)
24mm
2
Length (L)
85mm
3
Width (W)
97mm
4
Weight
210g
5
Chassis Material
Metal
6
Mounting
Standard
Suitable for use with DIN
Rail Clips
Table 3: Chassis Dimensions and Mechanical Description for MLB-Z1001

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3ELECTRICAL INTERFACE DESCRIPTIONS
3.1 Overview
Front View
Back View
Figure 3: External Interfaces/Indicators for MLB-Z1001
Table below defines the RS-232 pin configuration on the Terminal:
Pin No.
Signal Name
Function
1
DCD
Input
2
RXD
Input
3
TXD
Output
4
DTR
Output
5
GND
GND
6
DSR
Input
7
RTS
Output
8
CTS
Input
9
Not used
Table 4：RS-232 connector configuration for MLB-Z1001

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Table below defines the RS-422/485 pin configuration on the Terminal：
Pin No.
Signal Name
Function
1.
RX+
Input
2.
RX-
Input
3.
TX+
Output
4.
TX-
Output
5.
GND
GND
Table 5：RS-422/485 connector configuration for MLB-Z1001
The interfaces and indicators for MLB-Z1001 are as follows:
Item
Description
Function
1
DC-jack
For Power
2
Reset
HW-Reset-Key
3
Terminal Block
RS-422 / 485 serial interface
4
DB9 connector
RS-232
Item
Description
Function
Status
1
LED (Green)
Power LED
Turn on the power LED is lit
2
LED (Yellow)
TX- LED
Data transfer LED will light
3
LED (Red)
RX-LED
Receive Data LED will light
Table 5: Interfaces and Indicators Description of MLB-Z1001

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Before data communication, user can select serial interface by DIP, the detail is as the below table.
ON (DIP1)
OFF (DIP1)
ON (DIP2)
RS-232
RS-485
OFF (DIP2)
RS-422
N/A
Table 6: Dip to Switch Serial Interface of MLB-Z1001

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3.2 Radio Interface (Type SMA Connector Female) - RF Antenna
Figure 4: Antenna Connector for MLB-Z1001
The connection of the antenna or other equipment must be decoupled from DC voltage.
For optimum RF performance, the MLiS Terminal has to be connected to an external RF antenna
matched to 50ohms including other connecting cables across the operating frequency bands.
Please use a SMA Male connection for the terminal.
Choose suitable types of low attenuation coaxial cables if possible. In general,the ohm types
RG174 or RG58 50 can be used. Avoid excessive cable length of > 10 meter
Compatible RF antennas (PCB patched or Monopole type) are available for order, please refer to
accessories document.

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OPERATING MODES
3.3 Power on the Modem
The modem is usually fully operational within 4 seconds, after powering it up. Depending on the signal
strength of the network in the area, logging into a network may take longer and is outside the control of
the modem.
3.3.1 Data Connection Demo
HW Installation
Step 1: Before data communication, user can select serial interface by DIP, the detail is as the
below table.
ON (DIP1)
OFF (DIP1)
ON (DIP2)
RS-232
RS-485
OFF (DIP2)
RS-422
N/A
Step 2：Please connect serial port to device as following pinout.
Pin No.
RS232
Signal Name
RS422 / RS485-4W
Signal Name
(From Left to right)
RS485-2W
Signal Name
1
DCD
Rx+
T/Rx+
2
RXD
Rx-
T/Rx-
3
TXD
Tx+
4
DTR
Tx-
5
GND
GND
GND
6
DSR
7
RTS
8
CTS
9
Not used

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Step 3: Please connect with 5~32VDC power supplier. After boot up, the LED of power will light up.
Step 4: After plug in power adapter, the modem is usually fully operational within 4 seconds.
Depending on the signal strength of the network in the area, logging into a network may take
longer and is outside the control of the modem.
The device is ready after LED of signal is lighted. Then user can operate it.

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SW Installation
The MLiS ZigBee Configuration Utility is used to configure MLB-Z1001 or MLB-Z4001. If the user
wants to configure MLB-Z1001, you can select it from the drop down menu.
It can be used to set Serial Interface, Baud Rate MAC Address, and Destination Address, etc. Also
Send/Recv data for testing MLB-Z1001 even configure the remote MLB-Z1001 or MLB-Z4001
devices which are in the same ‘Network ID’ and ‘AES Encryption’if enabled (under Advanced Tab)
via API mode in the ZigBee network.

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Step 1: Choose MLB-Z1001 from the drop down menu. Configure Serial Port then click “Connect”.
Step 2: Under the “Basic”Tab, the user can define the device name which can be up to 20 ASCII
characters.

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Device Name: The user can input the desired device name for identification.
Serial Number: The device serial name is displayed here.
Destination address: The user can choose two methods to transmit the data. One is to broadcast
the input data to all connected devices in the same ‘Network ID’ group. The second one is to input
the specific serial number of MLB-Z1001 or MLB-Z4001 ZigBee devices to find that device for the
data transmission. Both methods are under Transparent Mode. Click on Apply and then hit Confirm
in the Message pop-up window.

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Transparent Mode: All the transmission data can propagate thru from End Devices to the
Computer located in the control center via ZigBee network without any data modification.
API Mode: The user can configure the remote MLB-Z1001 or MLB-Z4001 devices which are in the
same ‘Network ID’ and ‘AES Encryption’ if enabled. Please note that once change to this mode, the
original data would be added with extra header for configuration purpose. Please remember to
change back to the “Transparent Mode” for the authentic data transmission.