XStream-PKG-R™ RS-232/485 RF Modem
Product Manual
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900 MHz and 2.4 GHz Stand-alone RF Modems by Digi International Inc.
XStream-PKG-R™ RS-232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00
XStream-PKG-R RS-232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00
(Part number 90002211 B)
Revision
B
Date
10/15//14
Description
Minor changes and new part number
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Contents
1. XStream RS-232/485 RF Modem
1.1. Features
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance
1.2. Specifications
1.3. External Interface
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Antenna Usage
FCC-Approved Antennas
IC (Industry Canada) Certification
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Appendix B: Development Guide
RS-232 Accessories Kit Contents
Adapters
Antennas
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2. Interfacing Protocol
2.1. RS-232 Operation
2.1.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals
2.2. RS-485 (2-wire) Operation
2.2.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals
2.3.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals
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Appendix C: Additional Information
1-Year Warranty
Ordering Information
Contact Digi
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3. RF Modem Operation
3.1. Serial Communications
3.1.1. RS-232 and RS-485/422 Data Flow
3.1.2. Host and RF Modem I/O Settings
3.1.3. Flow Control
3.2. Modes of Operation
3.2.1. Idle Mode
3.2.2. Transmit Mode
3.2.3. Receive Mode
3.2.4. Sleep Modes
3.2.5. Command Mode
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4. RF Modem Configuration
4.1. Automatic DIP Switch Configurations
4.2. Programming Examples
4.2.1. AT Commands
4.2.2. Binary Commands
4.3. Command Reference Table
4.4. Command Descriptions
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5. RF Communication Modes
5.1. Addressing
5.1.1. Address Recognition
5.2. Basic Communications
5.2.1. Streaming Mode (Default)
5.2.2. Repeater Mode
5.3. Acknowledged Communications
5.3.1. Acknowledged Mode
5.3.2. Multi-Streaming Mode
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Appendix A: Agency Certifications
FCC Certification
OEM Labeling Requirements
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1. XStream RS-232/485 RF Modem
The XStream-PKG-R RF Modem provides long range data
communications and advanced networking for OEMs and system
integrators. Out-of-box, the modem is equipped to sustain long range
wireless links between devices. Simply enter serial data into one
modem and the data surfaces on the other end of the wireless link.
The modem transfers a standard asynchronous serial data stream
between two or more modems. Its built-in RS-232/485/422 interfacing facilitates rapid
integration into existing data systems.
1.1. Features
Long Range
9XStream-PKG-R (900 MHz) Range:
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Indoor/Urban:
up to 1500’
(450 m)
Outdoor line-of-sight:
up to 7 miles
(11 km)
w/ 2.1 dBm dipole antenna
Outdoor line-of-sight:
up to 20 miles
(32 km)
w/ high gain antenna
Easy-to-Use
Out-of-Box RF Communications -
no configuration required
External DIP Switch for configuring:
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RS-232/485/422 support
(multidrop included)
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2-wire (half-duplex) or 4-wire
RS-485/422 operation
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Parity options
7-18 VDC power supply
Simple AT and Binary commands for
programming the modem
Software-selectable serial
interfacing rates
MODBUS, CTS, RTS, DTR, DCD
(and more) I/O Support
XII™ Interference Blocking
Power-saving Sleep Modes
(as low as 6 mA)
24XStream-PKG-R (2.4 GHz) Range:
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Indoor/Urban:
up to 600’
(180 m)
Outdoor line-of-sight:
up to 3 miles
(5 km)
w/ 2.1 dBm dipole antenna
Outdoor line-of-sight:
up to 10 miles
(16 km)
w/ high gain antenna
Receiver Sensitivity: -110
dBm
(900 MHz),
-105 dBm
(2.4 GHz)
Advanced Networking and Security
True peer-to-peer (no “master” required),
point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, multidrop
Retries and Acknowledgements
7 hopping channels, each with over 65,000
available network addresses
FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance
FCC Certified
(USA) - Refer to Appendix A for FCC Requirements.
Systems that contain XStream RF Modems automatically inherit Digi Certifications.
ISM
(Industrial, Scientific and Medical) frequency band
Manufactured under
ISO 9001:2000 registered standards
9XStream (900 MHz) RF Modems are approved for use in
US, Canada, Australia
and
Israel
(and more).
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1.2. Specifications
Table 1.1.
XStream-PKG-R RS-232/485 RF Modem Specifications
9XStream-PKG-R (900 MHz)
24XStream-PKG-R (2.4 GHz)
Specification
Performance
Indoor/Urban Range
Outdoor LOS Range
Transmit Power Output
Interface Data Rate
Throughput Data Rate
RF Data Rate
Receiver Sensitivity
Power Requirements
Supply Voltage
Receive Current
Transmit Current
Pin Sleep Power-Down
General
Frequency
Spread Spectrum
Network Topology
Channel Capacity
Data Connection
Physical Properties
Enclosure
Enclosure Size
Operating Temperature
Antenna
Type
Connector
Impedance
½ wave dipole whip, 6.75” (17.1 cm), 2.1 dBi Gain
Reverse-polarity SMA
50 ohms unbalanced
½ wave dipole whip, 5.25” (13.3 cm), 2.1 dBi Gain
Reverse-polarity SMA
50 ohms unbalanced
7.1 oz. (200g), Extruded aluminum, black anodized
2.750” x 5.500” x 1.125”
(6.99cm x 13.97” x 2.86cm)
0 to 70º C (commercial), -40 to 85º C (industrial)
7.1 oz. (200g), Extruded aluminum, black anodized
2.750” x 5.500” x 1.125”
(6.99cm x 13.97” x 2.86cm)
0 to 70º C (commercial), -40 to 85º C (industrial)
902-928 MHz
Frequency Hopping, Wide band FM modulator
Peer-to-Peer, Point-to-Multipoint, Point-to-Point, Multidrop
7 hop sequences share 25 frequencies
DB-9
2.4000-2.4835 GHz
Frequency Hopping, Wide band FM modulator
Peer-to-Peer, Point-to-multipoint, Point-to-Point, Multidrop
7 hop sequences share 25 frequencies
DB-9
7-18 VDC
70 mA
170 mA
6 mA
7-18 VDC
90 mA
180 mA
6 mA
Up to 1500’ (450 m)
Up to 7 miles (11 km) w/ dipole antenna
Up to 20 miles (32 km) w/ high-gain antenna
100 mW (20 dBm)
125 – 65,000 bps (software selectable)
9,600 bps
10,000 bps
-110 dBm
19,200 bps
20,000 bps
-107 dBm
Up to 600’ (180 m)
Up to 3 miles (5 km) w/ dipole antenna
Up to 10 miles (16 km) w/ high-gain antenna
50 mW (17 dBm)
125 – 65,000 bps (software selectable)
9,600 bps
10,000 bps
-105 dBm
19,200 bps
20,000 bps
-102 dBm
Certifications
(Refer to
www.digi.com
for additional certifications)
FCC Part 15.247
Industry Canada (IC)
OUR9XSTREAM
4214A-9XSTREAM
OUR-24XSTREAM
4214A 12008
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