Wabtec ASMB0878 Quick setup guide

ASMB0878
MINI RF TOF MODULE NANOPAN
HARDWARE INTEGRATION
MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1. MANUFACTURER INFORMATION................................................................................................. 3
1.1. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................3
1.2. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................................3
1.3. DISCLAIMER.....................................................................................................................................3
1.4. COMPANY DETAILS .........................................................................................................................4
2. OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1. GENERAL FEATURES........................................................................................................................5
2.2. ABBREVIATIONS ..............................................................................................................................5
2.3. SCOPE & SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................5
2.4. PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION............................................................................................6
2.5. APPROVED ACCESSORIES LIST.........................................................................................................7
2.6. WARNINGS ......................................................................................................................................7
3. GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................. 8
3.1. INTEGRATION..................................................................................................................................8
3.2. MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................8
3.3. DECOMMISSION AND DISPOSAL.....................................................................................................8
3.4. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES ....................................................................................................9
4. PRODUCT APPROVALS AND REGULATORY INFORMATION ......................................................... 10
4.1. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 47 CFR § 2.1077 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION........................10
4.2. FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FOR CLASS B DEVICES...............................................................11
4.3. FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT ......................................................................................11
4.4. INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANT ..................................................................................................11
CONCERNING RADIO TRANSMITTERS ...................................................................................12
INDUSTRY CANADA - RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT ...................................................12
INDUSTRIE CANADA –DÉCLARATION SUR L’EXPOSITION AUX RADIATIONS........................12
CONFORME AUX NORMES D’INDUSTRIE CANADA................................................................12
AU SUJET DES ÉMETTEURS RADIO.........................................................................................13
4.5. AUSTRALIAN RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT –RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT...13

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1. MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
1.1. INTRODUCTION
The product or product family described under scope of this document will be
henceforth referred to as DEVICE.
This manual provides the information on the DEVICE, its variants, specifications,
operation, maintenance, decommission and disposal.
1.2. SAFETY INFORMATION
The safety section includes safety precautions which must be observed when working
on items that appear throughout the manual. Examples of safety precautions and
labels are outlined below:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potential for equipment damage.
1.3. DISCLAIMER
These materials are provided for information purposes only, “as is” without express or
implied warranty of any kind. Wabtec makes no ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY REGARDING ANY PRODUCTS DESCRIBED in these
materials.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Wabtec disclaims any and all implied
warranties that might otherwise arise or apply, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. Wabtec further makes no
representation or warranty of accuracy of these materials and neither Wabtec will
have no responsibility or liability for any error or omission in these materials.
These specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.4. COMPANY DETAILS
Manufacturer:
Industrea Mining Technology Pty Ltd (trading as Digital Mining Technology)
3 Co-Wyn Close
Fountaindale, New South Wales, 2258
Australia
Telephone
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.wabteccorp.com
Industrea Mining Technology Pty Ltd is a registered business subsidiary of Wabtec Corporation

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2. OVERVIEW
2.1. GENERAL FEATURES
The ASMB0878 is a digitally controlled “Time of Flight”(ToF) ranging radio
module implemented on an industry standard M2.xx style circuit board. This
module can use used in a host controller board to provide a short range, power
limited UHF radio link for a variety of applications.
Key features include:
•Nanopan 5375 digitally controlled radio
•Power supply regulation/conditioning
•Serial interface
•Dual RF antennae ports under firmware control for antennae diversity
2.2. ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATION
DESCRIPTION
ToF
Time of Flight
N/C
Not Connected
2.3. SCOPE & SPECIFICATION
This user manual covers Mini RF TOF Module Nanopan Radio Module, Model
No.: ASMB0878.
FEATURE
DETAIL
Operating Frequency Band
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz
Maximum Transmit Power
10 dBm at MMCX Pins
Chipset
Nanopan 5375
Modulation
CSS
Antenna Type
Two MMCX antenna pins for antenna diversity
Antenna Gain
FCC/ISED/RCM standard Compliance:
Peak Gain +8 dBi max
EN Standard Compliance: Peak Gain +3 dBi max
Rated Voltage
3.3 Vdc
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +75°C
Module Dimensions
42 mm x 22 mm

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2.4. PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION
Pin
Signal
Type
Pin
Signal
Type
74
Vsupply (+3.3V)
PWR
75
GND
PWR
72
Vsupply (+3.3V)
PWR
73
RESERVED
N/C
70
VIO
PWR
71
RESERVED
N/C
68
VSTDBY
PWR
69
GND
PWR
66
PWREN/#SDN
CMOS
67
RESERVED
N/C
64
RESERVED-DBG
N/C
65
RESERVED
N/C
62
I2C-BUSEN
CMOS
63
GND
PWR
60
I2C-SCA
CMOS-OD
61
RESERVED
N/C
58
I2C-SDA
CMOS-OD
59
RESERVED
N/C
56
ID-CATEGORY
Passive
57
GND
PWR
54
ID-VARIANT
Passive
55
RESERVED
N/C
52
#RESET
CMOS-OD
53
RESERVED
N/C
50
CLK32K
CMOS
51
GND
PWR
48
RESERVED
N/C
49
RESERVED
N/C
46
RESERVED
N/C
47
RESERVED
N/C
44
RF_COEX
CMOS-OD
45
GND
PWR
42
SYNC OUT
CMOS
43
RESERVED
N/C
40
SYNC IN
CMOS
41
RESERVED
N/C
38
UART-DTR
CMOS
39
GND
PWR
36
UART-RTS
CMOS
37
RESERVED
N/C
34
UART-CTS
CMOS
35
RESERVED
N/C
32
UART-TXD
CMOS
33
GND
PWR
30
MECH E KEY
31
MECH E KEY
28
MECH E KEY
29
MECH E KEY
26
MECH E KEY
27
MECH E KEY
24
MECH E KEY
25
MECH E KEY
22
UART-RXD
CMOS
23
RESERVED
N/C
20
UART-DSR
CMOS
21
RESERVED
N/C
18
GND
PWR
19
RESERVED
N/C
16
WAKE/#LPMODE
CMOS
17
RESERVED
N/C
14
SPI-MOSI
CMOS
15
RESERVED
N/C
12
SPI-MISO
CMOS(HiZ)
13
RESERVED
N/C
10
SPI#SS
CMOS
11
RESERVED
N/C
8
SPI-SCK
CMOS
9
RESERVED
N/C
6
#IRQ
CMOS-OD
7
GND
PWR
4
RESERVED
N/C
5
RESERVED
N/C
2
RESERVED
N/C
3
RESERVED
N/C
1
GND
PWR

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2.5. APPROVED ACCESSORIES LIST
The below table outlines the accessories that are approved for operation with
this Module:
For ToF Radio operation, this module has been tested and approved for use with
the antenna listed below. The module may be integrated with other antennas of
the same type and antenna gains of less than or equal than the approved.
For Countries using FCC/ISED/RCM Standard Compliance testing & test reports:
ANTENNA PART NO.
FREQUENCY
ANTENNA TYPE
PEAK GAIN
WA2-0243-N01SJ4-080
2.4 GHz
Omni-directional
+8dBi Max
PROD0832
2.4 GHz
Omni-directional
+3dBi Max
MISC0483
2.4 GHz
Omni-directional
+3dBi Max
For Countries using EN Standard Compliance testing & test reports:
ANTENNA PART NO.
FREQUENCY
ANTENNA TYPE
PEAK GAIN
PROD0832
2.4 GHz
Omni-directional
+3dBi Max
MISC0483
2.4 GHz
Omni-directional
+3dBi Max
2.6. WARNINGS
Keep this Integration Manual for later reference.
Do not leave this Module in an uncontrolled environment where the
storage
temperature is below-40°C (-40°F) or above 85°C (185°F).
This may damage the DEVICE.
Do not operate this Module outside specified temperature range.
Refer to specification table for further information.

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3. GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1. INTEGRATION
Module Integration should be in accordance with the procedures defined by
Digital Mining Technology and only performed by the manufacturer or
authorized representative. Host equipment must be configured to the
modulation schemes to comply with the modular approval listed in Sec. 2.3 and
adhere to all local regulations appropriate for automotive Installations in the
end-user geographic region.
3.2. MAINTENANCE
This equipment is not intended to be maintained by the end user. Opening the
enclosure should not be attempted, will void any warranty and could compromise the
safe operation of the unit.
No user-serviceable parts.
Contact your local authorized representative for service arrangements.
3.3. DECOMMISSION AND DISPOSAL
Disposal of
electronics should
be done in
accordance with
local regulations.
Power should be disconnected before decommissioning.
The unit must not be treated as general waste. By ensuring that this product is
disposed of correctly, you will be helping to prevent potentially negative consequences
for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by incorrect
handling of this product.
Waste Disposal Method: Recycling is encouraged. Dispose of in accordance with local,
state and federal laws and regulations.
USA: Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Canada: Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
EC: Dispose of in accordance with relevant EC Directives.

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3.4. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES
Australia
Industrea Mining Technology Pty Ltd,
Trading as Digital Mining Technology
3 Co-Wyn Close
Fountaindale, NSW, 2258
Australia
Telephone
[phone]
[email protected]
www.wabteccorp.com
Brazil
Wabtec Brasil Fabricação e Manutenção
de Equipamentos Ltda
Avenida General David Sarnoff
n 4600 Cidade Industrial Contagem, MG
32210-110
Brazil
Telephone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
www.wabteccorp.com
Canada
Wabtec Transportation Canada Inc
27047 Oakwood Road,
Oakbank, Manitoba, R0E 1J2
Canada
Telephone
[phone]
www.wabteccorp.com
India
Wabtec India Industrial Private Ltd
ITC Green Centre
6th Floor, Southwest Tower
No.18, Banaswadi Main Road,
Maruthisevanagar
Bangalore, Karnataka, 560005, India
Telephone
[phone]
www.wabteccorp.com
Indonesia
PT Intecs Teknikatama Industri
Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 18D
Kebayoran Lama Selatan, Jakarta, 12240
Indonesia
Telephone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
www.intecs.co.id
Mexico
Comercializadora Minera Norte, S.A. DE
C.V.
Ave. H. Colegio Militar No. 2000-B
Col. Las Fuentes Piedras Negras, Coahuila
México. C.P. 26010
Telephone
[phone]
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
www.cominsa.com.mx
North America
Digital Mining
2901 East Lake Road
Erie, Pennsylvania, 16531
USA
Telephone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
www.wabteccorp.com
Sub Saharan Africa
Probe Integrated Mining Technologies
(PTY) Ltd
245 Albert Amon Road
Meadowdale, Germiston, 1614
South Africa
Telephone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
www.probebattery.co.za

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4. PRODUCT APPROVALS AND REGULATORY INFORMATION
ASMB0878 module have modular approval and comply with FCC Part 15 and
Canada Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) RSS-247
and RSS-Gen.
FCC ID:
YIY-ASMB0878
IC:
8903A-ASMB0878
Modifications to this product without written consent from the
manufacturer or its designated authorized representatives
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
4.1. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 47 CFR § 2.1077 COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION
We, Industrea Mining Technology Pty Ltd, T/A Digital Mining Technology, at
3 Co-Wyn Close, Fountaindale, NSW, 2258, Australia declare under our sole
responsibility the products:
Trade Name:
Digital Mining Technology
Model Number:
ASMB0878
Product Name
Mini RF TOF Module Nanopan
FCC ID:
YIY-ASMB0878
Responsible
Party:
Digital Mining
2901 East Lake Road Erie, PA, 16531
[phone]
Complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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4.2. FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FOR CLASS B DEVICES
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:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
A shielded type Ethernet cord is required to meet FCC Class B emission limits and
prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operate in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
The antenna is considered an integral system component. Use of any antenna
other than those specified in the installation manual or supplied with the
product may void the product’s compliance.
4.3. FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
To comply with FCC RF exposure limits for general population /
uncontrolled exposure, the antennas used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least
20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
4.4. INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANT
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment

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CONCERNING RADIO TRANSMITTERS
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference, including that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate
using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other
users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for
successful communication.
INDUSTRY CANADA - RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
To comply with Industry Canada RF exposure limits for general
population / uncontrolled exposure, the antennas used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
INDUSTRIE CANADA –DÉCLARATION SUR L’EXPOSITION AUX RADIATIONS
Afin de respecter les limites d’exposition pour l’ensemble de la
population/l’exposition non contrôlée de la FCC/ IC RF, les
antennes utilisées pour cet émetteur doivent être installées de
manière à offrir une distance de séparation minimum de 20 cm
pour les variantes de produits GSM ou de 20 cm pour les
variantes de produits non GSM de toutes les personnes et ne
doivent pas être utilisées en conjonction avec d’autres
antennes ou émetteurs.
CONFORME AUX NORMES D’INDUSTRIE CANADA
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme canadienne ICES-
003. Les changements ou les modifications non approuvés expressément par la
partie responsable de la conformité pourraient annuler l’autorisation de
l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner l’équipement.

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AU SUJET DES ÉMETTEURS RADIO
Cet appareil respecte les systèmes de satellite de radiodiffusion d’Industrie
Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. Cet appareil ne peut pas causer de l’interférence; et
2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celle qui
provoque un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
Conformément aux règlements d’Industrie Canada, cet émetteur radio peut
fonctionner uniquement au moyen d’une antenne de type et avec un gain
maximal (ou plus petit) approuvés pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Afin de
réduire la possible interférence radio avec les autres utilisateurs, le type
d’antenne et son gain devraient être choisis de manière à ce que la puissance
isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne soit pas plus grande que nécessaire
pour une communication réussie.
4.5. AUSTRALIAN RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT –RADIATION
EXPOSURE STATEMENT
The equipment complies with the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic
Radiation –Human Exposure) Standard 2014 for General Public Exposure, Non-
Aware User, for a Compliance Level 2 Radiocommunications Equipment, when
the minimum safety distance is adhered to, and shall bear the RCM.

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DOCUMENT REVISION
DOCUMENT NO
REVISION
ASMB0878-HARDWARE INTEGRATION MANUAL- R1
Original document
ASMB0878-HARDWARE INTEGRATION MANUAL- R2
Sec 2.3 & 2.5: Clarified antenna gain based on test standards
ASMB0878-HARDWARE INTEGRATION MANUAL- R3
Sec 2.1: Replaced Software design radio to Digitally controlled
radio
DOCUMENT SIGN OFF
DOCUMENT REVISION NO.: Rev. 2
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By P C Shivalingam at 8:41 pm, Jan 28, 2022
REVIEWED:
By Peter O'Donnell at 4:32 pm, Jan 31, 2022
APPROVED:
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