Digi XTend PKG-R Quick Start Manual

XTend PKG-R RF Modem

Requirements

To install the modem and test its range, you need:
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Two XTend RF Modems. The two XTend RF Modems are referred to as Radio1 and Radio2
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Accessories: loopback adapter, RS-232 cable, two RPSMA antennas, two power supplies
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One computer with XCTU

Connect the hardware

1. Set both Radio DIP Switches to RS-232, point-to-point modes. Switches 1 and 5 are ON (up), and the
remaining four switches are OFF (down).
2. Connect the included RS-232 cable to the female DB-9 connector of Radio1 and the male DB-9 connector
of the PC.
3. Attach the serial loopback adapter to the female DB-9 connector of Radio2. The serial loopback adapter
configures Radio2 to function as a repeater by looping data back into the module for retransmission, as
shown.
4. Attach RPSMA antennas to each RF modem.
5. Power Radio1 and Radio2 through their respective power connectors.
WARNING! When operating with 1 Watt power output, transmitting in close proximity of other RF modems can
damage modem front-ends. Observe a minimum separation distance of 0.6 m (2 in) between the RF
modems.

Install software

Download the Legacy XCTU version 5.2.8.6 installer:
40003002_C.exe
When the download is complete, run the executable file and follow the steps in the XCTU Setup Wizard.
Go to https://www.digi.com/products/xbee-rf-solutions/xctu-software/xctu#productsupport
General Drivers select the appropriate operating system to download drivers.

Perform a range test

A range test is a simple point to point wireless demonstration that tests the devices' ability to transmit to
and receive from each other. Configure a serial port to communicate with the modem:
1. Launch XCTU: Start > All Programs > Digi > X-CTU.
2. On the PC Settings tab, select the PC serial com that you will use to connect to Radio1 from the list.
3. Select the baud rate that matches the Radio1 I/O interface rate (serial data rate). Use the default values for
the remaining fields.
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