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Contents
1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................7
1.1. Scope....................................................................................................................7
1.2. ME70-169 Product Description.............................................................................7
1.3. Contact Information, Support................................................................................7
1.4. Text Conventions..................................................................................................8
1.5. Related Documents ..............................................................................................9
2. Regulatory Conformance Information...................................................................10
2.1. 169 MHz band Requirements.............................................................................10
2.2. Other Regulatory Requirements.........................................................................11
3. General Features.....................................................................................................12
3.1. Main Functionalities............................................................................................12
3.2. Software..............................................................................................................12
3.3. Temperature Operating Range...........................................................................12
3.4. Mechanical Specifications...................................................................................13
3.5. Mechanical drawing............................................................................................14
3.6. DC Specifications................................................................................................15
3.7. Radio Specifications ...........................................................................................16
3.8. Power comsumption ...........................................................................................18
3.9. Digital Specifications...........................................................................................19
3.10. Absolute Maximum Ratings.............................................................................19
3.11. Ordering Information........................................................................................20
4. Pin-out and signals description.............................................................................22
4.1. Module Pin OUT (Top View)...............................................................................22
4.2. Module Pin-out table...........................................................................................23
4.3. Pin-out of the Module DIP...................................................................................24
4.4. Dip-Module Pin-out correspondence table..........................................................25
4.5. Signals description..............................................................................................26
5. Process Information................................................................................................27
5.1. Delivery...............................................................................................................27
5.2. Storage...............................................................................................................28

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5.3. Soldering pad pattern..........................................................................................28
5.4. Solder past..........................................................................................................29
5.5. Placement...........................................................................................................29
5.6. Soldering Profile (RoHS Process).......................................................................29
6. Board Mounting Recommendation........................................................................31
6.1. Electrical environment.........................................................................................31
6.2. Power supply decoupling on ME70-169 module.................................................31
6.3. RF layout considerations ....................................................................................32
6.4. Antenna connections on printed circuit boards...................................................33
6.5. Antenna Installation Guidelines .........................................................................34
6.6. ME70-169 Interfacing..........................................................................................34
7. EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................37
8. Safety Recommendations.......................................................................................38
9. Glossary...................................................................................................................39
10. Document History ...................................................................................................40

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1. Introduction
1.1. Scope
Scope of this document is to present the features and the application of the Telit ME70-169
radio modules (ME70-169).
1.2. ME70-169 Product Description
The ME70-169 module is a multi-channel radio board, delivering up to 1W in the 169 MHz
ISM band (unlicensed frequency band). The module is provided with a UART interface for
serial communication and –configuration and one RF output pin.
It is delivered with preloaded protocol stack:
•ME70-169: “Wireless M-Bus Part 4 Mode N” Protocol stack.
ME70-169 is fully compatible with low power version ME50-169.
ME70-169 is pin-to-pin compatible with LE, NE and ME modules working at different
frequencies. ME70-169 is also pin-to-pin compatible with Telit ZE Family (ZigBee PRO
stack).
1.3. Contact Information, Support
For general contact, technical support, to report documentation errors and to order manuals,
contact Telit Technical Support Center (TTSC) at:
[e-mail]
TS-NORTHAMERI[email protected]
TS-LATI[email protected]
[e-mail]
Alternatively, use:
http://www.telit.com/en/products/technical-support-center/contact.php
For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for recommendations
on accessories and components visit:
http://www.telit.com
To register for product news and announcements or for product questions contact Telit
Technical Support Center (TTSC).
Our aim is to make this guide as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your comments and
suggestions for improvements.
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1.4. Text Conventions
Danger – This information MUST be followed or catastrophic equipment failure or bodily
injury may occur.
Caution or Warning – Alerts the user to important points about integrating the module, if
these points are not followed, the module and end user equipment may fail or malfunction.
Tip or Information – Provides advice and suggestions that may be useful when
integrating the module.
All dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD.

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1.5. Related Documents
•[1] EN 300 220-2 v2.4.1, ETSI Standards for SRD , May 2012
•[2] ERC Rec 70-03, ERC Recommendation for SRD, October 2012
•[3] 2002/95/EC, Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council, 27 January
2003
•[4] SR Tool User Guide, 1vv0300899
•[5] 2006/771/EC, Harmonization of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices
•[6] 2009/381/EC, Amending Decision 2006/771/EC on harmonization of the radio
spectrum for use by short-range devices
•[7] Wireless M-Bus EN 13757-4:2013 User Guide 1vv0300953
•[8] EN 13757-4 : 2013 Wireless M-Bus Part 4, 2013

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2. Regulatory Conformance Information
The module radio transmitter operations must be compliant with some regulatory
requirements in terms of frequency bands and emitted power, as detailed below.
2.1. 169 MHz band Requirements
The “ERC recommendation 70-03 Annex 2” describes the 169 MHz license free band for
meter reading, in terms of bandwidth, maximum power, duty cycle and channel spacing. It
gives the following limitations:
ERC recommendation 70-03
Band Frequency band
(MHz) Maximum radiated power
(mW)
Channel spacing
(kHz) Duty cycle (%)
2b 169.4 – 169.475 500 Max 50 khz 10
These bands are free to use but the module and the user must respect some limitations. Most
of these restrictions are integrated in the conception of the module, except the duty cycle. For
example, the 2b band is limited to a 10% duty cycle. This means that each module is limited
to a total transmit time of 6 minutes per hour. It is the responsibility of the user to respect the
duty cycle.
National Restrictions for non specific SR devices Annex 2 band B:
Country Restriction Reason/Remark
Band F
Austria Not implemented Planned
Belgium No info
Bulgaria Not implemented The band is used for national security needs
Croatia Limited implementation Individual licence required
Cyprus Cyprus has implemented Decision 2005/928/EC
Georgia Not implemented
Greece Not implemented
Norway Limited Maximum radiated power = 10 mW
Russian
Federation Not implemented
The
Netherlands Implemented Channel spacing 12.5 khz
Ukraine Not implemented Under study

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2.2. Other Regulatory Requirements
Furthermore, the module complies with the ETSI 300 220-2 v2.4.1 standards (specific for
SRD).
ME70-169 also complies which EN 13757-4 standards (Wireless M-Bus Part4).
Finally, the module complies with the new European Directive 2002/95/EC concerning the
Restrictive Usage of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

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3. General Features
3.1. Main Functionalities
The ME70-169 module has a digital part and a RF part. The radio link is a Half Duplex bi-
directional link.
The digital part has the following functionalities:
•Communication interface
•I/O management
•Micro controller with embedded Telit Software Stack
The RF part has the following functionalities:
•Frequency synthesis
•Front-end
•Low noise reception
•Power amplification
•Packet handling
3.2. Software
The ME70-169 module is provided pre-flashed with Telit in-house Wireless M-Bus stack.
Please refer to Protocol Stack User Guides [7] for detailed information.
3.3. Temperature Operating Range
Minimum Typical Maximum Unit
Operating
Temperature - 40 25 + 80 °C
Relative humidity @
25°C 20 75 %
Storage
Temperature - 40 25 + 80 °C

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3.4. Mechanical Specifications
Size : Rectangular 25.8 x 15 mm
Height : 3 mm
Weight : 1.7 g
PCB thickness: 0.8 mm
Cover* : •Dimensions : 25 x 14.2 x 2.2mm
•Thickness : 200µm
Components : All SMD components, on one side of the PCB.
Connectors : The terminals allowing conveying I/O signals are LGA
Mounting : •SMD
•LGA on the 4 external sides
Number of pins : 30
*: The metallic shield used on ME70-169 covers all the SMD components

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3.5. Mechanical drawing

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3.6. DC Specifications
Characteristics ME70-169 Min. Typ. Max.
Power Supply
(VDD): +2.3V +3.0V +3.6V
I/O low level : GND - 0.2x V
DD
I/O high level : 0.8x V
DD
- V
DD

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3.7. Radio Specifications
Measured on DIP interface with T = 25°C, Vdd = 3V, 50 ohm impedance and default power
register setting if nothing else noted.
Global
ERC Rec 70-03
Frequency Band 169.4 – 169,475 Mhz
EN_13757-4
Channels Channel 1a
Channel 1b
Channel 2a
Channel 2b Channel 3a Channel 3b Channel 0
Center frequency
(MHz) 169,40625 169,41875 169,43125 169,44375 169,45625 169,46875 169,4375
Channel width (kHz)
12.5 50
RF data rate (kbps) 4.8 2.4 or
4.8 4.8 19.2
Transmission
Duty cycle ≤10%
Modulation Format GMSK GFSK GMSK 4GFSK
Deviation (kHz) +/- 2.4 +/- 2.4 +/- 2.4 -7.2, -2.4,
+2.4, +7.2
Frequency tolerance
(kHz) +/- 1.5 +/- 2.0 +/- 1.5 +/- 2.5
RF Output Power
Selectable by software (see Protocol Stack User Guides [7])
among the following levels (dBm): +12, +15, +18, +21, +24, +27, +30
Max permitted e.r.p +27dBm (500 mW)
eception
Measured Sensitivity
for PER< 0,8 -115 dBm -119 dBm @ 2.4kbps
-115 dBm @ 4.8kbps -115 dBm -107 dBm
Min permitted
Sensitivity
for PER< 0,8* -112 dBm -115 dBm @ 2.4kbps
-112 dBm @ 4.8kbps
-112 dBm -104 dBm
Saturation
for PER< 20% Up to +10 dBm under 50Ω
*At a frame size of 20 bytes.

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ETSI EN 300 220 V2.3.1 (2009-12)
Transmission
Frequency error +/- 6.25 kHz @ 12.5 kHz channelization
+/- 16.95 kHz (+/-100 ppm) > 25 kHz channelization
ACP - 37 dBm in 8.5 kHz BW under normal test conditions
- 32 dBm in 8.5 kHz BW under extreme test conditions
Modulation
bandwidth
Reference
Bandwidth (RBW) Limit Lower envelope point
Minimum frequency
Upper envelope
point
maximum frequency
1 kHz - 30 dBm (1 µW) f
e, lower
f
e, upper
1 kHz - 36 dBm (250 nW) (f
e, lower
– 200 kHz) (f
e, upper
+ 200 kHz)
10 kHz - 36 dBm (250 nW) (f
e, lower
– 400 kHz) (f
e, upper
+ 400 kHz)
100 kHz - 36 dBm (250 nW) (f
e, lower
– 1 MHz) (f
e, upper
+ 1 MHz)
Unwanted
emissions in the
spurious domain
Frequency
47 MHz to 74 MHz
7,5 MHz to 118 MHz
174 MHz to 230 MHz
470 MHz to 862 MHz
Other frequencies
below 1 000 MHz Frequencies above 1 000 MHz
State
Operating - 54 dBm (4 nW) - 36 dBm (250 nW) - 30 dBm (1 µW)
Standby - 57 dBm (2 nW) - 57 dBm (2 nW) - 47 dBm (20 nW)
Reception
Blocking for class 2
equipments
Frequency offset of the
unwanted signal Receiver bandwidth Minimum offset between wanted and unwanted signals
+/-2 MHz 10 kHz ≥37 dB
40 kHz ≥31 dB
+/-10 MHz 10 kHz ≥62 dB
40 kHz ≥56 dB
Spurious radiation Below 1000 MHz Above 1000 MHz
- 57 dBm (2 nW) - 47 dBm (20 nW)

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3.8. Power comsumption
Measured on DIP interface with T = 25°C, 50Ωimpedance.
Operating mode Supply voltage (V) Average current
consumption
Reception :
3.0 34mA
Stand-by (32.768 khz On) :
3.0 <2µA
Sleep (wake up on interruption) :
3.0 1.5µA
Trasmission 12dBm
3.0 135mA
Trasmission 15dBm
3.0 160mA
Trasmission 18dBm
3.0 205mA
Trasmission 21dBm
3.0 275mA
Trasmission 24dBm
3.0 375mA
Trasmission 27dBm
3.0 485mA
Trasmission 30dBm
3.6 730mA
Warning – Antenna mismatch can significantly change current consumption while in TX
operating modes.

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3.9. Digital Specifications
Function Characteristics
µC •128 kB + 8 kB in system programmable flash
•8 kB RAM
•2 kB E
2
PROM
Serial link
•RS232 TTL Full Duplex
•1200 to 115200 bps
•7 or 8 bits
•Parity management
•Flow control
oHardware (RTS/CTS)
Embedded software
functionality
•Flexibility:
oPre flashed
oCustomization capability
oDownload over the air
3.10. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Voltage applied to Vcc, V
DD
: -0.3V to +3.6V
Voltage applied to “TTL” Input : -0.3V to V
DD
+0.3V

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3.11. Ordering Information
The following equipments can be ordered:
•The SMD version (ME70-169)
•The DIP interface version (ME70-169)
•The Demo Case composed by:
on.2 evaluation boards,
on.2 ME50 DIP interface boards,
on.2 ME70 DIP interface boards,
o2 RF antennas,
o2 USB cables,
o2 power supply
o2 batteries.
The versions below are considered standard and should be readily available. For other
versions, please contact Telit. Please make sure to give the complete part number when
ordering.