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
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-
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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)