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Embedded Wireless Solutions
RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................1
QUICK START GUIDE ............................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................3
DEMONSTRATION BOARD ...................................................................................................4
POWER SUPPLY SECTION ...................................................................................................5
RS-232 INTERFACE ...............................................................................................................6
CONTROLLING CONFIG-MODE VIA THE RS232 PORT ......................................................6
CONNECTORS .......................................................................................................................7
PUSH BUTTONS.....................................................................................................................7
USING THE DEMONSTRATION KIT ......................................................................................7
ANTENNA SELECTION VERSUS RANGE PERFORMANCE................................................8
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................9
BILL OF MATERIALS ...........................................................................................................10
PCB LAYOUT........................................................................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................13
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY .......................................................................................14
DISCLAIMER.........................................................................................................................14
TRADEMARKS .....................................................................................................................14
LIFE SUPPORT POLICY.......................................................................................................14
CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................................................................14
©2008 Radiocrafts AS
RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1)
RC1xx0 / 2x00DK
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Summary of Contents for Radiocrafts RC1 0 Series
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ........................9 BILL OF MATERIALS ......................10 PCB LAYOUT........................11 TROUBLESHOOTING......................13 DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY ..................14 DISCLAIMER.........................14 TRADEMARKS ........................14 LIFE SUPPORT POLICY.......................14 CONTACT INFORMATION ....................14 ©2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1) Page 1 of 14... -
Page 2: Quick Start Guide
The best way to use the configuration interface of the module is to use a terminal program that provides the possibility to send and receive binary / hexadecimal numbers, and not only ASCII characters. ©2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1) Page 2 of 14... -
Page 3: Introduction
Demonstration Board (RC1xx0/RC2x00DB) Antenna, 50Ω quarter-wave monopole, SMA male connector SMA to BNC adapters RS232 serial cable (1:1) AC/DC battery eliminator 6VDC ©2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1) Page 3 of 14... -
Page 4: Demonstration Board
Supply voltage terminal block RX232 D-Sub Antenna connector Digital I/O connector RESET RC1xx0 or RC2x00 RXEN TXEN CONFIG Figure 1: RC1xx0/RC2x00 Demonstration Board ©2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1) Page 4 of 14... -
Page 5: Power Supply Section
(the pull-up) R2 could be omitted, and hence the very low OFF mode current consumption could be achieved. ©2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1) -
Page 6: Rs-232 Interface
PCB revisions). Then place the jumpers as shown in Figure 4, left picture. Config-mode is now enabled when RTS signal is asserted low. RTS can normally be controlled via various terminal-programs. ©2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1) Page 6 of 14... -
Page 7: Connectors
Important: The use of radio transceivers is regulated by international and national rules. Radiocrafts’ modules meet the regulations in EU and US/Canada for different frequency variants. Make sure the local regulative are according to these rules. Your local telecommunication authorities can provide more information on use of un-licensed radio transmitter in your country. -
Page 8: Antenna Selection Versus Range Performance
Proper connection betwen GND plane Radiocrafts Demo and adaptor outer Board shielding Figure 5: Extending size of ground plane with extra PCB ©2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1) Page 8 of 14... -
Page 9: Circuit Diagram
Embedded Wireless Solutions Circuit Diagram The circuit diagram is shown below. A full resolution schematic is found in RC1xx0DB_3_0.zip available from Radiocrafts’ webpage. ©2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1) Page 9 of 14... -
Page 10: Bill Of Materials
R_150_0603_G Resistor, 0603 S1-4 PUSH_BUTTON Push button, SMD MAX3232 RS-232 Transceiver, SO-16 LP2980-3.0V 3.0V low drop-out regulator TPS3809J25 Voltage supervisor, 2.5V, SOT-23 ©2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1) Page 10 of 14... -
Page 11: Pcb Layout
RC1xx0DB_3_0.zip. Figure 6: RC1xx0/2x00DB PCB layout, top layer (1) Figure 7: RC1xx0/2x00DB PCB layout, bottom layer (2) ©2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1) Page 11 of 14... - Page 12 Radiocrafts RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Embedded Wireless Solutions Figure 8: RC1xx0/2x00DB PCB component placement, top side ©2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1) Page 12 of 14...
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
CONFIG button is pressed. Send the ‘0’ (zero) command to the module in order to check if it is already in configuration mode. ©2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1xx0 / 2x00DK Demonstration Kit version 3.0 User Manual (rev. 3.1) -
Page 14: Document Revision History
Radiocrafts AS customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Radiocrafts AS for any damages resulting from any improper use or sale.
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