RF RFN-SMART915T-4NQ-xyz User manual

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RFN-SMART915T-4NQ-xyz
RFN-SMART433T-4NQ-xyz
RFN-SMART915T-3GQ-xyz
RFN-Gate433T-4GQ-xyz

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User Manual
Rev. 1.1 –12/11/2019
Front View
Back View

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1. Overview
The RF-Gate is a complete RF Terminal solution
for RF 433/915 Mhz applications.
Based on Quectel Cellular modems and CC1310 radio.
2. Hardware Interface Description
2.1 Main features of the RF-Gate
Feature
Implementation
Incorporates combination of
Short Range and CELLULAR
modems, as well as GPS and
WiFi
The SMART Linux module handles all RF CELLULAR
GPS processing
Product Modem
•Quectel 3/4G Cellular Modems
•CC1310 Short Range Radio
•Mediatec Mips processor + WiFi core + LAN
•GPS modem (on request)
Power supply
Single supply voltage 8V DC to 55V DC
connector 4 pin micro-fit 3mm
GPIO
1x Open collector drive 100ma
1x RELAY 1A 30V
2x Inputs opto couplers, 0-55v
2 analog inputs 0-30V
Communication
1x RS232, connector D-Type 9pin (DB-9)
1x RJ45 ETHERNET PORT
1x micro USB (HOST)
Antennas
RF, CELLULAR, WiFi and GPS via SMA connectors
Processor
MT7688 (in smart versions)
•580 MHz MIPS CPU.
Memory
•32MB flash and 128MB DDR2 RAM.
•Micro SD slot.
Programming
•Linux
•Python
•C

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2.1.1 Product Family
Product -> Modems
P/N
RF
GPS
Cellular
LAN
WiFi
Linux
CC1310
L70
xG91
Linkit 7688
4G+GPS+WiFi+LAN 915 Radio
RFN-SMART915T-4NQ-xyz
915Mhz
option
“y”
EG95-NA
V
V
V
4G+GPS+WiFi+LAN 433 Radio
RFN-SMART433T-4NQ-xyz
433Mhz
V
V
V
3G+GPS+WiFi+LAN 915 Radio
RFN-SMART915T-3GQ-xyz
915Mhz
UG
V
V
V
4G+GPS+ 433 Radio
RFN-Gate433T-4GQ-xyz
433Mhz
V
BG96
-
-
-
Naming convention
NNN Radio frequency 433 or 915
abc Modem type
•4: 4G,
•GN: Global Narrow band LTE,
•NA: North America, etc.
•3G: 3G global
xyz
x: B for battery installed, 0 no
y: G:GPS, 0 GPS not present
z: SW related

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2.2 Hardware block diagram
2.2.1 Option: RFN-SMART915T-4NQ-xyz

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2.2.2 Option: RFN-SMART433T-4NQ-xyz

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2.2.3 Option: RFN-GATE433T-4GQ-xyz

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3. Interface description
3.1 Molex 4 pin connector –Power connector
3.1.1 Power Supply
The power supply of the RF-Gate Terminal requires a single voltage source of POWER
6V-55V capable of providing a peak during an active transmission. The RF-Gate Terminal is
protected against supply voltage reversal. An internal fuse 1.1A 60V ensures an electrical
safety according to EN60950-1. This fuse is not removable. A fast blow fuse of 0.8A is
necessary for 24V power supply system (for vehicles). The power supply recommended
being any safety approved power supply certified IEC 60950-1 or EN 60950-1 or UL 60950-1
with limited output current up to 2A. The type of the receptacle assembled on the RF-Gate
Terminal is 4 pin Micro Mate-N-LOK 3mm (0.11 inch) from MOLEX.
Pin
Signal name
Use
1
POWER
Input Power supply range 6-55V
2
Power Enable
Control pin to turn ON/OFF Terminal power.
When putting this pin to voltage >6V the unit will be turn
OFF.
When putting this pin OPEN or GND the unit will be turn
ON.
3
GND
Ground
4
Analog
Analog Input 0-30V or current measurement 4-20mA
Pin assignment of the power plug including power supply and Power Enable
•
Male 4-pole plug for power supply
To use with MOLEX MICRO FIT 3mm
PART NUMBER 43025-0400
3.1.2 Supply voltage requirements
The DC power supply must be connected to the POWER input:
• Input voltage range 6 - 55V DC
• Nominal Voltage 12V DC

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• Power Supply current rating: max. 2A @12V (if USB is used, use 3A Power supply)
• Power Supply ripple: max. 120mV
• Input current in idle mode: 20mA @ 12V
• Input average current in communication mode: 100mA @ 12V
3.3 SMA CONNECTORS AND LEDs
3.3.1 SMA Antennas connection
The RF-Gate Terminal uses SMA CONNECTORS for ANTENNAS.
RF Antenna: In RF 433Mhz use the 433Mhz ANTENNA with 2dB gain or more.
In RF 2.4Ghz use the 2.4Ghz ANTENNA with 2dB gain or more.
CELLULAR Antenna 4 band 3G ANTENNA with 2.5dB gain.
GPS/RF2 Antenna ACTIVE GPS ANTENNA with 25-28dB gain. (in RFN-SMART915-4NQ-
x0z, RFN-SMART433-4NQ-x0z is used for cellular Antenna diversity)
3.3.2 LED indications
Upon power on, the designated LEDs should act as follows
•CELLULAR_B LED Modem Status, when On the Cellular Modem is ON
oFast blinks (around 2 per second) - search for cellular network
oSlow blink (every 2 sec) - connected to a cellular network
•CELLULAR_A LED turns on when it is connected to the communication server
o2 seconds Slow Blink (200ms ON/1800ms OFF) Low Network Search
o2 seconds Slow Blink (1800ms ON/200ms OFF) modem in IDLE
oFast blink 4 per second, Data Transfer is Ongoing
oAlways High, Voice calling (not in USE)
•RF LED
oIn STAR versions
▪RF_B LED blinks on RF activity
▪RF_A LED blinks when moving the data between the RF and the Smart or
3G Module
oIn Receiver versions
▪RF_B LED blinks when receiving an RF tag data transmission
▪RF_A LED blinks when moving the data to the Smart or 3G Module
oIn Coordinator Versions
▪RF_B LED blinks means the RF is not configured
▪RF_B LED steady ON coordinator is on
▪RF_B LED steady ON coordinator is in Boot Loader
▪RF_A LED always off

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•RF2_B (GPS) LED SMART TBD, USED SW dependent
•RF2_A (GPS) LED GPS blinks one per seconds if GPS present
3.4 SIM DRAWER OPTION CELLULAR COORDINATOR
Please insert the SIM card on the following direction into the SIM push-push.
3.4 USB connector
In 3G versions, for programming and debugging the Telit GSM module
In Smart Version the USB is connected to a USB Hub managed by the Linux, any standard
USB2 device can be connected to this port (max current supply 500mA fuse protected)
(Managed by Linux, required user SW and device drivers to operate it)

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3.5 RS-232 Interface
The serial interface of the RF-Gate is intended for the communication between the RF
module and the host application. This RS-232 interface is a data and control interface for
transmitting data. It accepts, AT commands and provides multiplexed channels. EMC
immunity complies with the vehicular environment requirements according to EN 301 489-7.
The user interface of the RF-Gate is accessible from a Data Terminal Equipment DTE
connected to the RS232 interface and it is managed by AT commands according to the
specification. The supported commands are listed in the AT Commands Reference Guide.
Pin assignment RS-232 D-Type 9 pin female RS232
Connector type on the terminal is:
•RS-232 through D-Type 9-pin female
•Baud rate from 300 to 230,400 bit/s
•Short circuit (to Ground) protection on all outputs.
•Input voltage range: -12V to +12V
Pin
no.
Signal
name
I/O
Function of application
1
O
NC
2
RXD
O
Receive Data
3
TXD
I
Transmit Data
4
I
NC
5
GND
-
Ground
6
NC
7
RTS
I
Request To Send
8
CTS
O
Clear To Send
9
NC

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3.6 AUX A Interface
The AUX interface provides via Male 6-pole plug connector, the following options:
• Power control pin –To be use with internal PMW for 125khz transmitter
• GPS PPS –direct output of PPS for Time stamp
• TX AUX and RX AUX of the Modem
•Ground pin, VIN pin to supply to external board (after input diode and spick suppressor)
3.6 AUX B Interface
The AUX interface provides via Male 6-pole plug connector, the following options:
• 2 digital inputs opto couplers, input 0-55vdc.
• 2 outputs opto couplers, drive up to 100ma, external diode needed when driving a relay.
• 1 ADC (10 bit) input 0-55v.
•1 Ground pin.
3 2 1
6 5 4
Pin assignment
1. POWER CONTROL / GPO
2. GPS PPS/Analog Input
3. VIN
4. RX AUX MODEM/I2C
5. TX AUX MODEM/I2C
6. GND
Male 6-pole plug.
To use with MOLEX MICRO FIT
PART NUMBER 43025-0600.
3 2 1
6 5 4
43 2 1
5 6 7 8
Pin assignment
1. POWER 4V
2. RELAY A
3. RELAY B
4. GND MAIN
5. INPUT A OPTOCOUPLER
6. INPUT B OPTOCOUPLER
7. OPEN COLLECTOR
8. GND OPTOCOUPLER
Male 8-pole plug.
To use with MOLEX MICRO FIT
PART NUMBER 43025-0800.
43 2 1
5 6 7
8

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3.7 ETHERNET Interface
The ETHERNET interface provides via RJ45 connector.
3.7 USB Type A Interface
General propose Type A USB connector (max current supply 500mA fuse protected)
(Managed by Linux, required user SW and device drivers to operate it)
4. Mechanical Characteristics
4.1 General mechanical description
Weight
180g
Dimensions (max) L x W x H
147mm x 71.5mm x 34mm
Case material
Aluminum

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4.2 Environmental requirements
Operating temperature range
-20°C to +55°C
-4°F to 131°F
ambient temperature
The module is fully functional (*) in all the
temperature range and it fully meets the ETSI
specifications.
-30°C to +70°C
-22°F to 158°F
The module is fully functional (*) in all the
temperature range. Temperatures outside of
the range –20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131°F) might
slightly deviate from ETSI specifications.
Humidity
5% - 85%
(*)Functional: the module is able to make and receive data calls and SMS.
4.3 Protection class
IP40 Avoid exposing the Terminal to liquid or moisture.
4.4 RoHS compliance
All hardware components are fully compliant with the EU RoHS and WEEE Directives.

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1) Short Range
a. 433 MHZ FSK modulation up to 10 dbm (emitted power) using an
external 3dbm antenna)
b. 915 MHZ FSK modulation up to 14 dbm (emitted power) using an
external 3dbm antenna)
2) Cellular (From Quectel Datasheets)
EG95-NA
LTE FDD
B2/B4/B5/B12/B13
WCDMA
B2/B4/B5
Carrier
Verizon/ AT&T/ T-Mobile/ Telus/ U.S. Cellular/ Rogers/ Telus
Regulatory
GCF/ FCC/ PTCRB/ IC
WHQL
Output
Power
Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for LTE FDD
Class 3 (24dBm+1/-3dB) for WCDMA
Class 4 (33dBm±2dB) for EGSM900
Class 1 (30dBm±2dB) for DCS1800
Class E2 (27dBm±3dB) for EGSM900 8-PSK
Class E2 (26dBm±3dB) for DCS1800 8-PSK
Data
LTE FDD
Max 150Mbps (DL)/Max 50Mbps (UL)
UMTS
DC-HSDPA: Max 42Mbps (DL) HSUPA: Max 5.76Mbps (UL)
WCDMA: Max 384Kbps (DL)/Max 384Kbps (UL)
GSM
EDGE: Max 296Kbps (DL)/Max 236.8Kbps (UL) GPRS: Max
107Kbps (DL)/Max 85.6Kbps (UL)
UG96
UMTS
800/850/900/1900/2100MHz
GSM
850/900/1800/1900MHz
Output
Power
Class 3 (24dBm +1.7/-3.7dB) for UMTS bands Class E2 (27dBm±3dB) for
GSM850 and EGSM900 Class E2 (26dBm±3dB) for DCS1800 and PCS1900
Class 4 (33dBm ±2dB) for GSM 850/900 Class 1 (30dBm ±2dB) for GSM
1800/1900
Approvals
CE/FCC/GCF/PTCRB
Data
HSUPA
HSDPA
UMTS
EDGE
GPRS
CSD
Max.5.76Mbps
Max 7.2Mbps
Max.384Kbps (DL)/Max.384Kbps (UL)
Max.296Kbps (DL)/Max 236.8kbps (UL)
Max.107Kbps (DL)/Max.85.6Kbps (UL)
14.4Kbps

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BG96
LTE FDD
Cat M1/Cat NB1 B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28
LTE TDD
B39 (For Cat M1 Only)
EGPRS
850/900/1800/1900MHz
Output
Power
23dBm
Approvals
GCF/Deutsche Telekom (Europe) FCC/PTCRB/Verizon/AT&T/T-
Mobile*/Sprint* (North America) RCM/Telstra (Australia) Telefonica*
(Spain) IFETEL (Mexico) IC/BELL*/Telus (Canada)
JATE/TELEC/KDDI/SoftBank* (Japan) KC*/SKT* (Korea) IMDA (Singapore)
CCC (China)
Data
Cat M1:
Max.
Cat NB1:
EDGE:
GPRS:
375Kbps (DL), Max. 375Kbps (UL)
Max. 32Kbps (DL), Max. 70Kbps (UL)
Max. 296Kbps (DL), Max. 236.8Kbps (UL)
Max. 107Kbps (DL), Max. 85.6Kbps (UL)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, Galileo, QZSS

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Class B information
Note: 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 or
more of the following measures:
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
RF-Networks has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by
the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Interference statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause interference,and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Wireless notice
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
RF Exposure Warnings

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1. Mobile Device RF Exposure Statement (If Applicable):
a. Mobile Device definition:
(§2.1091) (b)
A mobile device is defined as a transmitting device designed to
be used in other than fixed locations and to generally be used in
such a way that a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters
is normally maintained between the transmitter’s radiating
structure(s) and the body of the user or nearby persons.
§2.1091d(d)(4)
In some cases (for example, modular or desktop transmitters),
the potential conditions of use of a device may not allow easy
classification of that device as either Mobile or Portable. In these
cases, applicants are responsible for determining minimum
distances for compliance for the intended use and installation of
the device based on evaluation of either specific absorption rate
(SAR), field strength, or power density, whichever is most
appropriate.
b. Statement in UM:
RF Exposure - This device is only authorized for use in a mobile
application. At least 20 cm of separation distance between the
(Product Name) device and the user's body must be maintained
at all times.