9XCite-PKG-R™ RS-232/485 RF Modem
9XCite RS-232/485 RF Modem
Interfacing Protocol
RF Modem Operation
RF Modem Configuration
Advanced Networking
Appendices
Product Manual
v2.1
For RF Modem Part Numbers: XC09-009PKC-R…
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Low Power, Low Cost Boxed RF Modems by MaxStream, Inc.
MaxStream
355 South 520 West, Suite 180
Lindon, UT 84042
Phone: (801) 765-9885
Fax: (801) 765-9895
rf-xperts@maxstream.net
www.MaxStream.net (live chat support)
M100103
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9XCite‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem ‐ Product Manual v2.1 [2007.01.04]
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No part of the contents of this manual may be transmitted or reproduced in any
form or by any means without the written permission of MaxStream, Inc.
XCite™ and XCite‐PKG‐R™ are trademarks of MaxStream, Inc.
Technical Support:
Phone: (801) 765‐9885
Live Chat: www.maxstream.net
E‐mail: rf‐xperts@maxstream.net
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Contents
1. 9XCite RS-232/485 RF Modem
1.1. Key Features 4
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance 4
1.2. Specifications 5
1.3. External Interface 6
2. Interfacing Protocol
2.1. RS-232 Operation 7
2.1.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals 7
2.1.2. Wiring Diagrams 8
2.2. RS-485 (2-wire) Operation 9
2.2.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals 9
2.2.2. Wiring Diagram 9
2.3. RS-485 (4-wire) & RS-422 Operation 10
2.3.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals 10
2.3.2. Wiring Diagrams 10
3. RF Modem Operation
3.1. Serial Communications 12
3.1.1. RS-232 and RS-485/422 Data Flow 12
3.1.2. Serial Data 12
3.2. Modes of Operation 13
3.2.1. Idle Mode 13
3.2.2. Transmit Mode 13
3.2.3. Receive Mode 14
3.2.4. Sleep Modes 15
3.2.5. Command Mode 17
4. RF Modem Configuration
4.1. Command and Parameter Types 18
4.1.1. AT Commands 18
4.1.2. Non-AT Settable Parameters (X-CTU Soft-
ware configurable only) 18
4.2. Configuration Software 19
4.2.1. Installation 19
4.2.2. Serial Communications Software 19
4.3. Command Reference Tables 20
4.4. Automatic DIP Switch Configurations 22
4.5. Command Descriptions 23
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5. Advanced Networking
5.1. Addressing 32
5.1.1. Vendor Identification Number (ATID) 32
5.1.2. Channel (ATHP) 33
5.1.3. Destination Address (ATDT) and Address
Mask (ATMK) 33
Appendix A: Agency Certifications
FCC (United States) Certification 35
Labeling Requirements 35
FCC Notices 35
Limited Modular Approval 36
FCC-approved Antennas 36
IC (Industry Canada) Certification 37
Labeling Requirements 37
Appendix B: Additional Information
1-Year Warranty 38
Ordering Information 38
Contact MaxStream 39
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1. 9XCite RS‐232/485 RF Modem
The XCite-PKG-R RS-232/485 RF Modem pro-
vides OEMs and system integrators with a low
power wireless solution that is easy-to-use.
No configuration is necessary for out-of-box RF
operation. Simply feed data into one modem;
then the data is sent out the other end of the
wireless link. If more advanced functionality is
needed, the modem support an extensive set of
commands.
The RF modem operates within the ISM 900
MHz frequency band.
1.1. Key Features
Long Range Data Integrity
4 mW Power Output
(0 dBm)
• Indoor/Urban: up to 300' (90 m)
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight:
up to 1000' (300 m) w/ 2.1 dB dipole antenna
Receiver Sensitivity
• -108 dBm (@ 9600 baud),
• -104 dBm (@ 38400 baud)
Advanced Networking & Security
True Peer-to-Peer (no "master" required),
Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multipoint networking
Hopping (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
or Single Frequency Modes
7 hopping channels: each with over 65,000
network addresses available
Up to 9 non-overlapping simultaneous networks
Low Power
Power-down current as low as 1 mA
105 mA transmit / 55 mA receive current
consumption
Easy-to-Use
No configuration required
Advanced configurations available through A
commands
7 to 18V power supply
Continuous RF data stream of
up to 38.4 kbps
XII™ Interference Immunity
X-CTU Software included
Cover more ground with fewer radio
modems due to market-leading range
Free & Unlimited Technical Support
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance
FCC Certified (USA)
[Refer to Appendix A for FCC Requirements]
Systems that contain XCite Modems inherit MaxStream's FCC Certification
IC (Industry Canada) Certified
ISM (Industrial, Scientific & Medical)
license-free 902-928 MHz frequency band
Manufactured under
ISO 9001:2000 registered standards
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1.2. Specifications
Table 1‐01.
Performance
Transmit Power Output
Indoor/Urban Range
Outdoor
RF line-of-sight Range
Interface Data Rate
(software selectable using BD command)
Throughput Data Rate (baud)
RF Data Rate (baud)
Receiver Sensitivity
Power Requirements
Supply Voltage
Transmit Current
Receive Current
Power-down Current
Networking & Security
Frequency
Spread Spectrum
Modulation
Network Topologies Supported
Channel Capacity
Physical Properties
RF Modem Board Size
Weight
Serial Connector
Operating Temperature
Antenna
Connector
Type
Impedance
Certifications
(partial list)
FCC Part 15.247
Industry Canada (IC)
OUR-9XCITE
4214A-9XCITE
RPSMA (Reverse-polarity SMA)
Half-wave dipole whip, 6.75” (17.15cm), 2.1 dBi gain
50 ohms unbalanced
2.75" x 5.50" x 1.124" (7.90 cm x 13.90 cm x3.80 cm)
7.1 oz. (200 g), Extruded aluminum, black anodized
DB-9
0 to 70º C (commercial)
902-928 MHz
Frequency Hopping, Wide band FM modulator
FSK (Frequency Shift Keying)
Peer-to-Peer (“Master/Slave” relationship not required), Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multipoint
Hopping Mode - 7 hop sequences share 25 frequencies
Single Frequency Mode - 25 available frequencies
7 - 18 VDC
105 mA
55 mA
< 1 mA
9600 bps
10,000 bps
-108 dBm
4mW
Up to 300’ (90 m)
Up to 1000’ (300 m)
1200 –57600 bps
38400 bps
41,666 bps
-104 dBm
9XCite‐PKG‐R RS‐232/485 RF Modem
9XCite 900 MHz RS-232/485 RF Modem Specifications
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