Summary of Contents for PCTEL RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US
- Page 1 INTEGRATION GUIDE 802.11ac Wave 2 2x2 Radio Module Installation, Setup and Configuration RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US, RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-EU, RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-CA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTEGRATION GUIDE Table of Contents Tables and Figures ..........................4 Text Format Conventions ......................4 Terms and Abbreviations ....................... 4 Referenced Documents ........................5 1. Overview ............................5 2. Architecture ........................... 6 2.1. Product Description ......................6 Block Diagram ........................6 2.2. - Page 3 INTEGRATION GUIDE Table of Contents (continued) 6.2. Manufacturer’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada Compliance Statements ........ 19 6.2.1. Antenna Information ....................19 6.2.2. ISED (Canada) Compliance Statement ............... 20 6.2.3. ISED Canada Radiation Exposure Statement ........... 20 6.2.4. Limits on Module Usage Related to ISED Compliance ......21-22 6.3.
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Page 4: Tables And Figures
INTEGRATION GUIDE Tables and Figures Figure 1 Block Diagram ........................6 Table 1 Mini PCIe connector pinout for the odd pins ............9 Table 2 Mini PCIe connector pinout for the even pins ..........10 Figure 2 Radio Module ........................ 13 Figure 3 Dimensioned Drawing of the Radio Module ............ -
Page 5: Referenced Documents
This Integration Guide provides both hardware and software information needed to properly integrate the radio module into a host platform. Additional information can be found in the PCTEL Industrial IoT Radio Module Datasheet. -
Page 6: Architecture
2. Architecture 2.1. Product Description The PCTEL RM-WIFI-AC-2x2-HP WiFi Radio Module is compliant with the IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 standard. It is a single-band 5 GHz radio with 2 RF chains. An EEPROM memory is included for calibration information storage. There is no external volatile memory for application processing. -
Page 7: Wifi Features
The Radio Module requires a nominal 7 W [2.2 amps @ 3.3 VDC] of power from the system power supply. 2.5. Software Overview The PCTEL radio module is supported in Linux OS systems by the standard Qualcomm Technology ath10k mac80211 wireless driver. -
Page 8: Connectors
INTEGRATION GUIDE 3. Connectors 3.1. WiFi Antenna (2) • 50 Ω U.FL-style – 5 GHz (2) • The two connectors, J3 and J4, are visible on the top side of the radio module. 3.2. PCIe The radio module adheres to the PCI-SIG PCI Express Mini Card Specification 2.0 mechanical form factor with an electrical interface that meets the PCIE Specification 1.1. - Page 9 INTEGRATION GUIDE Table 1. Mini PCIe connector pinout for the odd pins Description Legend Direction on Radio WAKE# Open drain, active low signal. When the card supports Input/Output wakeup, this signal is used to request that the system return from a sleep/suspended state to service a function-intiated event.
- Page 10 W_Disable1# Active low signal. Used by the system to disable radio Input operation on cards that implement radio frequency applications. (This has been implemented on the PCTEL RM-WIFI-2x2-HP. Connected to GPIO18). PERST# Functional Reset to the card Input 3.3V Power...
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Page 11: Software Integration
Module requires a specific board data file that is not the default in the ath10k driver. The PCTEL BDF must be inserted into the correct Linux folder or built into the Linux code so that the BDF is properly loaded at boot. - Page 12 Radio Module to function. Below is an example of the driver and the PCTEL board data file loading correctly. root@OpenWrt:/# dmesg | grep ath10k [ 15.869293] ath10k_pci 0000:05:00.0: enabling device (0140 ->...
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Page 13: Mechanical
INTEGRATION GUIDE 5. Mechanical 5.1. Form Factor The image of the RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-XX radio module shown below identifies the connectors and mounting holes used to integrate the module into other host systems. mPCIe Connector Mounting hole U.FL Antenna vConnector U.FL Antenna Connector Mounting hole 30.00 Figure 2. -
Page 14: Mechanical Implementation
5.2 Mechanical Implementation In order to deploy the RM-WIF-AC-2X2-HP-XX Radio Module in environments that will experience temperatures above 75 °C ambient, PCTEL requires that a properly sized thermal pad be installed between the bottom of the radio module and the host PCB. -
Page 15: Compliance
RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP radio module. 6.1.1. Antenna Information The RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US radio module has been designed and approved to operate with the antennas listed below. Table 3. Approved Antennas PCTEL Part Number... -
Page 16: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity Statement
PCTEL approved antennas. The Federal Communications Commission warns that any changes or modifications to this radio module not expressly approved by PCTEL, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this device. -
Page 17: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement
2. The RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US has been certified with its shield in place on the top side of the circuit board. The shield cannot be removed. - Page 18 FCC certified, the host product (i.e., the integrated product of radio module + host device) needs to be evaluated for continued compliance in that specific configuration. Contact PCTEL for any tools that may be required for such an evaluation. 12. If any of these conditions cannot be met (for example by using a unique antenna type), then the FCC certification is no longer considered valid, and the FCC ID cannot be used on the host/final product.
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Page 19: Manufacturer's Innovation, Science And Economic Development (Ised) Canada Compliance Statements
Les types d’antenne no inclus dans cette liste, et don’t le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué pour tout type figurant sur la liste, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émmetteur. Table 3. Approved Antennas PCTEL Part Number Description Gain 5150 - 5850 MHz... -
Page 20: Ised (Canada) Compliance Statement
INTEGRATION GUIDE 6.2.2. ISED (Canada) Compliance Statement The following paragraphs must be included in any end-user documentation. This device contains license-exempt transmitters/receivers that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. -
Page 21: Limits On Module Usage Related To Ised Compliance
The combination of host + radio module must be evaluated for continued compliance in that specific configuration. It is the responsibility of the integrator to carry out the required host product verification testing. PCTEL can advise the integrator on test setup and utilities for the and test that require radio control. - Page 22 ISED certified, the host product (i.e., the integrated product of radio module + host device) needs to be evaluated for continued compliance in that specific configuration. Contact PCTEL for any tools that may be required for such an evaluation. 12. If any of these conditions cannot be met (for example by using a unique antenna type), then the ISED certification is no longer considered valid, and the IC number cannot be used on the host/final product.
- Page 23 10. Tout manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations/ avertissements réglementaires requis, comme indiqué dans ce manuel. 11. Même si le module radio RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-CA de PCTEL a été certifié ISDE, le produit hôte (à voire le produit intégré du module radio + le dispositif hôte) doit être évalué...
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Page 24: Manufacturer's European Union (Eu) And United Kingdom (Uk) Compliance Statements
• EN 301 893, v2.2.1:2017-05 • EN 63000:2018 • EN 62479:2010 Declaration: PCTEL, Inc. declares under its sole responsibility that the Industrial IoT Radio Module, model RM-WIFI-AC-2x2-HP-EU, is in conformity with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and the ROHS Directive 2011/65/EU + (EU)2015/863. -
Page 25: Antenna Information
The usage of different antennas in the final host device may need a new assessment of host conformity to RED 2014/53/EU. Table 3. Approved Antennas PCTEL Part Number Description Gain 5150 - 5850 MHz... - Page 26 (Norwegian) nødvendige kravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i direktiv 2014/53/EU. Português A PCTEL, Inc. declara que este transceptor de 5 GHz está em conformidade com os (Portuguese) requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes da Diretiva 2014/53/UE. Suomalainen Täten PCTEL, Inc. ilmoittaa, että tämä 5 GHz:n lähetin-vastaanotin on yhdenmukainen (Finnish) direktiivin 2014/53/EU keskeisten vaatimusten ja muiden olennaisten säännösten...
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Page 27: Safety Notices
INTEGRATION GUIDE 7. Safety Notices This section lists the product safety notices for the RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP. Please follow all safety notices to ensure proper installation and operation. A. Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace or service this product. B. - Page 28 ANY AND ALL PROHIBITED USE OF THE PRODUCTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, AS IS ANY SALE OR RESALE OF THE PRODUCTS FOR A PROHIBITED USE. PCTEL SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THE PRODUCTS IN ANY MANNER FOR, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, A PROHIBITED USE.