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9XTend-PKG-R™ RS-232/485 RF Modem
9XTend RS-232/485 RF Modem
Interfacing Protocol
RF Modem Operation
RF Modem Configuration
RF Communication Modes
Appendices
Product Manual
For RF Modem Part Numbers: XTH9-PKI-R-128
1 Watt Transmit Power, 256-bit AES Encryption
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)
v2.x4x
M100171
2006.09.28

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  • Page 1 RF Modem Operation RF Modem Configuration RF Communication Modes Appendices Product Manual v2.x4x For RF Modem Part Numbers: XTH9-PKI-R-128 1 Watt Transmit Power, 256-bit AES Encryption MaxStream 355 South 520 West, Suite 180 Lindon, UT 84042 Phone: (801) 765-9885 Fax: (801) 765-9895 rf-xperts@maxstream.net...
  • Page 2 9XTend™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem ‐ Product Manual v2.x4x [2006.09.28] © 2006 MaxStream, Inc. All rights reserved The contents of this manual may not be transmitted or reproduced in any form or  by any means without the written permission of MaxStream, Inc. XTend™ is a trademark of MaxStream, Inc. AES Encryption Source Code © 2006, Dr. Brian Gladman, Worcester, UK. All rights reserved. Conditions:  ‐ Distributions of AES source code include the above copyright notice, this list of  conditions and disclaimer. ‐ Distributions in binary form include the above copyright notice, this list of con‐ ditions and disclaimer in the documentation and/or other associated materials. ‐ The copyright holderʹs name is not used to endorse products built using this  software without specific written permission. Alternatively, provided that this notice is retained in full, this product may be dis‐ tributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL), in which case  the provisions of the GPL apply INSTEAD OF those given above. Disclaimer ‐ This AES software is provided ʹas isʹ with no explicit or implied war‐ ranties in respect of its properties, including, but not limited to, correctness and/or  fitness for purpose. Technical Support:  Phone: (801) 765‐9885 E‐mail: rf‐xperts@maxstream.net Live Chat: www.maxstream.net © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       ii...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2.3. Receive Mode 17 1-Year Warranty 67 3.2.4. Sleep Mode 18 Ordering Information 67 3.2.5. Command Mode 20 Contact MaxStream 68 4. RF Modem Configuration 4.1. Automatic DIP Switch Configurations 22 4.2. Programming Examples 23 4.2.1. AT Commands 23 4.2.2. Binary Commands 24 4.3.

  • Page 4: Xtend Rs-232/485 Rf Modem

    (AES algorithm is FIPS-197 certified) 1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance FCC Approved (USA) Refer to Appendix A [p59] for FCC Requirements. Systems that include XTend RF Modems inherit MaxStream’s Certifications. ISM (Industrial, Scientific & Medical) license-free 902-928 MHz frequency band Manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 registered standards...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Typical Transmit Current @9.6 Kbps 110 mA 145 mA 250 mA 510 mA 900 mA (9 VDC supply voltage) Typical Transmit Current @115.2 Kbps) 110 mA 140 mA 245 mA 500 mA 800 mA (9 VDC supply voltage) © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       5...

  • Page 6: External Interface

    0 LED ON = Weak Signal (< 10 dB fade margin)  * Note: The XTend RF modem can accept  voltages as low as 5V.  1-01e. Power Connector Contact MaxStream Technical Support  (801) 765‐9885 to implement this option. 7-28 VDC* power connector (Center positive, 5.5/2.1mm) 1-02a. DIP Switch During each power-on sequence (reset or boot), the modem is auto- Figure 1‐02. Back View matically configured according to the positions of the DIP Switch.

  • Page 7: Interfacing Protocol

    Provides RTS flow control or enables Command Mode Command Mode GPO1 Clear-to-Send Provides CTS flow control Optional power input that is connected internally to the Ring Indicator positive lead of the front power connector * The ‘Pin Reference Name’ provides an associative tag that references commands used to define pin behaviors.  GPI stands for ʺGeneral Purpose Inputʺ and GPO stands for ʺGeneral Purpose Outputʺ. As an example, the CD  command is used to define the behavior of GPO2 (DB‐9 pin number 1). The ‘Pin Reference Name’ is the name  used when referring to XTend commands and parameters. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       7...

  • Page 8: Wiring Diagrams

    9XTend™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v2.x4x [2006.09.28] 2.1.2. Wiring Diagrams Figure 2‐03. RS‐232 DTE Device (male DB‐9 connector) wired to a DCE RF modem (female DB‐9)   Figure 2‐04. DCE RF modem (female DB‐9 connector) wired to an RS‐232 DCE Device (male DB‐9)   Sample Wireless Connection: DTE <--> DCE DCE <--> DCE Figure 2‐05. Typical wireless link between DTE and DCE devices © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       8...

  • Page 9: 2-Wire) Operation

    T/R+ (TRB) Positive Data Line Transmit serial data to and from the RF modem Optional power input that is connected internally Power to the front power connector 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 not used 2.2.2. Wiring Diagram Figure 2‐09. Figure 2‐09.  XTend RF Modem in an RS‐485 (2‐wire) half‐duplex environment © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       9...

  • Page 10: 4-Wire) & Rs-422 Operation

    Data Line Transmit Positive T+ (TB) Serial data sent from the RF modem Data Line Optional power input that is connected internally Power to the front power connector 1, 4, 6 not used 2.3.2. Wiring Diagrams Figure 2‐13. XTend RF Modem in an RS‐485 (4‐wire) environment © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       10...
  • Page 11 An XTend RS-232/485 RF Modem ‘Accessories Kit’ is available that includes connectors that facilitate RS-485/422 and other serial communications. Refer to the Development Guide in Appendix B [p64] for information regarding the connectors and tools included in the kit. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       11...

  • Page 12: Rf Modem Operation

    Number of Stop Bits (NB parameter = 0) Both the RF modem and host (PC) settings can be viewed and adjusted using MaxStream's propri- etary X-CTU Software. After connecting an RF modem to a PC via their respective serial connec- tions, use the "Terminal"...

  • Page 13: Flow Control

    DO Buffer as long as RTS (GPI1) is de-asserted. Software Flow Control (XOFF). XON/XOFF software flow control can be enabled using the FL (Software Flow Control) Command. This option only works with ASCII data. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       13...

  • Page 14: Transparent Operation

    API operation option facilitates many operations such as the examples cited below: -> Change destination addresses without having to enter command mode -> Receive success/failure status of each RF packet -> Identify the source address of each received packet To implement API operations, refer to ‘API Operation’ sections [p45]. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       14...

  • Page 15: Modes Of Operation

    Serial data in the DI buffer is grouped into RF pack- ets (up to 2048 bytes in each packet, refer to PK Command), converted to RF data and is transmit- ted over-the-air until the DI buffer is empty. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       15...
  • Page 16 Check) is computed for the transmitted data and attached to the end of each RF packet. On the receiving end, the receiving modem computes the CRC on all incoming RF data. Received data that has an invalid CRC is discarded [refer to the ‘Receive Mode’ section]. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       16...

  • Page 17: Receive Mode

    RF data. If serial data is stored in the DI buffer while the modem is in Receive Mode, the serial data will be transmitted after the modem is finished receiving data and returns to Idle Mode. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       17...

  • Page 18: Sleep Mode

    Once in Pin Sleep, CTS (GPO1) is de-asserted (high), indicating that data should not be sent to the modem. The PWR pin is also de-asserted (low) when the modem is in Pin Sleep Mode. Note: The modem will complete a transmission or reception before activating Pin Sleep. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       18...
  • Page 19 The cyclic interval time defined by the SM (Sleep Mode) command must be shorter than the interval time defined by LH (Wake-up Initializer Timer) command. Figure 3‐07. Correct Configuration (LH > SM):  The length of the wake‐up initializer exceeds the time interval of Cyclic Sleep. The receiver is  guaranteed to detect the wake‐up initializer and receive the accompanying payload data. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       19...

  • Page 20: Command Mode

    Assert (low) the CONFIG pin and turn the power going to the modem off and back on (or pulse the SHDN pin). [If the modem is mounted to a MaxStream RS-232/485 Interface Board, the result can be achieved by pressing the configuration switch down for 2 seconds.] Default AT Command Mode Sequence (for transition to Command Mode): •...
  • Page 21 If binary programming is not enabled (RT parameter value is not equal to ‘1’), the modem will not recognize that the CMD pin is asserted and therefore will not recognize the data as binary commands. Refer to [p24] for a binary programming example (DT command example returns two bytes). © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       21...

  • Page 22: Rf Modem Configuration

    SW2, SW5 and SW6 If CS = 0, 1, 3 or 4 ATCS 3 (RS-485/422 Operation) If CS = 2 ATCS 2 (GPO1 high) SW5 and SW6 only If CS = 0, 1, 3 or 4 ATCS 3 (RS-485/422 Operation) Note: The results of SW 2, 5 & 6 ON and SW 5 & 6 ON are the same. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       22...

  • Page 23: Programming Examples

    Mode, sending AT commands and exiting Command Mode. 4.2.1. AT Commands MaxStream has provided X-CTU software for programming the modem using an extensive list of AT Commands. The X-CTU software provides an interface that is divided into four tabs that facili- tate the following functions: •...

  • Page 24: Binary Commands

    (Send WR (Write) Command) De-assert CMD (GPI1 is driven low). (Exit Binary Command Mode) Note: CTS (GPO1) is high when a command is being executed. Hardware flow control must be disabled as CTS will hold off parameter bytes. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       24...

  • Page 25: Command Reference Table

    0 - 4 Serial Interfacing PB v2.x20* 0x45 (69d) Polling Begin Address 0 - 0xFFFF Networking & Security 0 - 0xFFFF PD v2.x20* 0x47 (71d) Minimum Polling Delay Networking & Security (Base: (x 1 ms), Remote: [x 10 ms]) © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       25...
  • Page 26 Firmware Version - verbose Returns string Diagnostics 0x14 (20d) Firmware Version 0 - 0xFFFF [read-only] Diagnostics Active Warning Numbers Returns string Diagnostics Warning Data Returns string Diagnostics 0x08 (8d) Write (Special) Sticky Warning Numbers Returns string Diagnostics * Firmware version in which command and parameter options were first supported © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       26...

  • Page 27: Command Descriptions

    Number of bytes returned: 2 The times-of-silence surrounding the command sequence character are used to prevent inadvert- Related Commands: BT (Guard Time Before), CC (Command Sequence Character) ent entrance into AT Command Mode. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       27...
  • Page 28 BD register. For example, a rate of 19200 bps can be set by sending the following command line "ATBD4B00". NOTE: When using MaxStream’s X-CTU Software, non- standard interface data rates can only be set and read using the X-CTU ‘Terminal’ tab. Non-stan- dard rates are not accessible through the ‘Modem Configuration’...
  • Page 29 HV (Hardware Version) commands may output units KY (AES Encryption Key) All commands forced to unsigned, unit-less hex Commands utilize their default number base; no units are output Default Parameter Value: 1 Number of bytes returned: 1 © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       29...
  • Page 30 (when ATCF = 1) (when ATCF = 2) NOTE: If the DB register is read before the modem has received an RF packet, the modem will return a value of 0x8000 (which means an RF packet has not yet been received). © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       30...
  • Page 31 Binary Command: 0x0D (13 decimal) next transmission. Use only with cyclic sleep modes active on remote modems. ATFH will not send a long header if ATHT = 0xFFFF. WR (Write) Command does not need to be issued with FH Command. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       31...
  • Page 32 Related Commands: ER (Receive Error Count) 0xFFFF), it remains at its maximum count value until the maximum count value is manually changed or the modem is reset. The GD parameter is not reset by pin, serial port or cyclic sleep modes. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       32...
  • Page 33 Number) of the RF modem. RF modems must Parameter Range: have matching VIDs in order to communicate. 0x11 - 0x7FFF (user-settable) 0 - 0x10 & 0x8000 - 0xFFFF (factory-set) Default Parameter Value: 0x3332 (13106d) Number of bytes returned: 2 © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       33...
  • Page 34 Polling Remote Refer to the Polling and Repeater Mode sections of Repeater the ‘RF Communication Modes’ chapter for more Repeater End Node information. Default Parameter Value: 0 Number of bytes returned: 1 Minimum Firmware Version Required: 2.x20 © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       34...
  • Page 35 Parameter Range: 0 - 0xFFFF Default Parameter Value: 0xFFFF (Disabled - DT (Destination Address) parameter serves as both source and destination address.) Number of bytes returned: 2 Related Commands: DT (Destination Address), HP (Hopping Channel), ID (Modem VID), MK (Address Mask) © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       35...
  • Page 36 Begin Address), PD (Minimum Polling Delay) RB & RO parameters. When there is no eligible data to send, the ‘Polling Remote’ will not respond. The ‘Polling Base’ will move to the next address in the polling sequence after a short delay. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       36...
  • Page 37 (Time before Sleep) the ST (Time before Sleep) parameter and will return to Cyclic Sleep Mode (if no data is ready to be transmitted). PW Command is only valid if Cyclic Sleep has been enabled. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       37...
  • Page 38 50 power levels (this is easiest to do when CF = 1 or 2). Sample output [when CF = 0]: Ch 0: -100 dBm Ch 1: -103 dBm Ch 49: -99 dBm Sample output [when CF = 1]: Sample output [when CF = 2]: -103 … © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       38...
  • Page 39 The correct UART character time (10, 11, or 12 bits) is calculated based on the following criteria: • 1 start bit • 8 data bits • 0 or 1 parity bit [as determined by the NB (Parity) Command) • 1 or 2 stop bits [as determined by SB (Stop Bits) Command] © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       39...
  • Page 40 If the acknowledgement is not received in the period of time specified by RN (Delay Slots) Command, the original packet is transmitted again. The RF packet is transmitted repeatedly until an acknowledgement is received or until the packet is sent RR times. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       40...
  • Page 41 AT Command: ATSL the serial number low word of the RF modem. Binary Command: 0x26 (38 decimal) Parameter Range (read-only): 0 - 0xFFFF Default Parameter Value: varies Number of bytes returned: 2 Related Commands: SH (Serial Number High) © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       41...
  • Page 42 Binary Command: 0x38 (56 decimal) Sample Output: 26 C [when ATCF = 0] Parameter Range (read-only): 0- 0x7F [when ATCF = 1] Number of bytes returned: 1 [when ATCF = 2]. Related Command: WN (Warning Data) © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       42...
  • Page 43 RF modem. Binary Command: 0x14 (20 decimal) Note: Firmware versions contain four significant Parameter Range (read-only): 0 - 0xFFFF digits - “A.B.C.D”. If B=2, the modem is pro- Number of bytes returned: 2 grammed for operation in Australia only. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       43...
  • Page 44 WS or WN command (including any warn- Number of bytes returned: 1 ings which are currently active). This command also resets all non-zero warning counts, except for warnings that are presently active, which are set to 1. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       44...

  • Page 45: Api Operation

    Escape characters. When sending or receiving a UART data frame, specific data values must be escaped (flagged) so they do not interfere with the UART or UART data frame operation. To escape an interfering data byte, insert 0x7D and follow it with the byte to be escaped XOR’d with 0x20. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       45...

  • Page 46: Api Types

    RF modem status messages are sent from the modem in response to specific conditions. Figure 4‐06.  RF Modem Status Frames Start Delimiter Length Frame Data Checksum 0x7E API-specific Structure 1 Byte API Identifier Identifier-specific Data 0x8A cmdData Status (Byte 5) 0 = Hardware reset 1 = Watchdog timer reset © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       46...
  • Page 47 MSB (most significant byte) first, Hexadecimal equivalent of (-dBm) value. Up to 2048 Bytes per bit 1 = Indicate broadcast LSB (least significant) last (For example: If RX signal strength = -40 packet bits 2-7 [reserved] dBm, “0x28” (40 decimal) is returned) © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       47...

  • Page 48: Rf Communication Modes

    RF modems remain synchronized without use of master/server dependencies. Each modem shares the roles of master and slave. Definition MaxStream's peer-to-peer architecture features fast synch times (35ms to synchronize modems) and fast cold start times (50ms before transmission). Sample Network Profile * Use default values for all modems.

  • Page 49: Addressing

    (MK) [refer to the figure below]. It is assumed that the address masks on the transmitting modem and receiving modem have been programmed to the same value for proper operation in each RF Communication Mode. Figure 5‐03. Address Recognition (@ the Transmitting RF Modem) © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       49...

  • Page 50: Basic Communications

    RN parameter is set to a non-zero value. These delays are intended to lessen congestion fol- lowing long bursts of packets from a single TX modem, dur- ing which several RX modems may have become ready to transmit. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       50...

  • Page 51: Multi-Transmit Mode

    TX modem is done. If follow-on packets are coming, the RX modems will move to the new frequency and listen for the follow-on packet for a specific period of time. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       51...

  • Page 52: Repeater Mode

    When in Repeater Mode, the network repeats each message among all available modems exactly one time. This mechanism eliminates the need for configuring specific routes. Figure 5‐06. Repeater Network Topology © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       52...
  • Page 53 Where L is the length of the transmitted packet in milliseconds, DS is the number of delay slots to wait, RSSI is the received signal strength in dBm, RN is the value of the RN register and Random- Int(A,B) is a function that returns a random integer from A to B-0 © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       53...
  • Page 54 200ms, allowing for 5 polls per second. With the two repeaters in the path, the same query/ response sequence would take about 500ms for 2 polls per second. Generally, network throughput will decrease by a factor of 1/(R+1), with R representing the num- ber of repeaters between the source and destination. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       54...

  • Page 55: Polling Mode (Basic)

    Set the DT (Destination Address) parameter to point to ‘Polling Base’ (DT = 0x0000). (Optional) Enable Basic Reliable Delivery (MT >= 0). Note: Acknowledged Reliable Delivery is also supported. Refer to the ‘Polling Mode - Acknowledged’ section for more information. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       55...

  • Page 56: Acknowledged Communications

    As with the first packet, the payload of each subsequent packet includes up to the maximum packet size (PK parameter), and the TX modem checks for more pending data near the end of each packet. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       56...
  • Page 57 0 and (RN-1), if the local RN parameter is set to a non-zero value. These delays are intended to lessen congestion following long bursts of packets from a single TX modem, during which several RX modems may have themselves become ready to transmit. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       57...

  • Page 58: Polling Mode (Acknowledged)

    Set the DT (Destination Address) parameter to point to ‘Polling Base’ (DT = 0x0000). (Optional) Enable Acknowledged Reliable Delivery (RR >= 0). Note: Basic Reliable Delivery is also supported. Refer to the ‘Polling Mode - Basic section for more information. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       58...

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Agency Certifications

    The XTend RS-232/485 RF Modem complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. Compli- ance with the labeling requirements, FCC notices and antenna usage guidelines is required. In order to operate under MaxStream’s FCC Certification, OEMs/integrators must comply with the following regulations: The OEM/integrator must ensure that the text provided with this device [Figure A-01] is placed on the outside of the final product and within the final product operation manual.

  • Page 60: Limited Modular Approval

    Section 15.203 (unique antenna connectors) and Section 15.247 (emissions). Fixed Base Station and Mobile Applications MaxStream RF Modems are pre-FCC approved for use in fixed base station and mobile applica- tions. When the antenna is mounted at least 20cm (8") from nearby persons, the application is considered a mobile application.
  • Page 61 RPTNC 6.1 dBi 0.1 dB* Fixed A09-F7TM Fiberglass Base Station RPTNC 7.1 dBi 1.1 dB* Fixed A09-F8TM Fiberglass Base Station RPTNC 8.1 dBi 2.1 dB* Fixed A09-W7TM Wire Base Station RPTNC 7.1 dBi 1.1 dB* Fixed * FCC regulations stipulate a 36 dBm EIRP power requirement. Users implementing antenna gain greater than 6.0 dB must compensate for the  added gain with cable loss. When operating at 1 W power output, the sum (in dB) of cable loss and antenna gain shall not exceed 6.0 dB. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       61...
  • Page 62 1.9 dBi Fixed / Mobile A09-QSPM-3 3" Straight screw mount Permanent 1.9 dBi Fixed / Mobile A09-QAPM-3 3" Articulated screw mount Permanent 1.9 dBi Fixed / Mobile A09-QAPM-3H 3" Articulated screw mount Permanent 1.9 dBi Fixed / Mobile © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       62...

  • Page 63: Ic (Industry Canada) Certification

    The EIRP equals the sum (in dBm) of power output, antenna gain and cable loss and cannot not exceed 30 dBm. Figure A‐02. EIRP Formula for Australia NOTE: The maximum EIRP for the FCC (United States) and IC (Canada) is 36 dBm. © 2006 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential & Proprietary ‐ All Rights Reserved       63...

  • Page 64: Appendix B: Development Guide

    The accessories listed below are included with XTend RF Modems that carry the "-RA" suffix on the product number. For example: Part number "XTH9-PKI-R-128" includes the listed accessories and part number "XTH9-PKI-R" does not. The accessories kit includes hardware and software needed for developing long range wireless links.

  • Page 65: Adapters

    DCE devices. A DCE device connects with a straight-through cable to the male serial port of a computer (DTE). Figure B‐01. Male NULL modem adapter and pinouts Figure B‐02. Example of a MaxStream Radio Modem (DCE Device) connecting to another DCE device) NULL Modem Adapter (female-to-female) Part Number: JD3D3-CDN-A (Gray, DB-9 F-F) The female-to-female NULL modem adapter is used to verify serial cabling is functioning properly.
  • Page 66 Male DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter Part Number: JD2D2-CDN-A (Yellow) This adapter facilitates adapting the DB-9 Connector of the MaxStream Interface Board to a CAT5 cable (male DB9 to female RJ45). Refer to the ‘RS-485 (4-wire) & RS-422 Operation’ sections for RS-485/422 connection guidelines.

  • Page 67: Appendix C: Additional Information

    1-year from the date of purchase. In the event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship, MaxStream will repair or replace the defective product. For warranty service, return the defective product to MaxStream, shipping pre- paid, for prompt repair or replacement.

  • Page 68: Contact Maxstream

    9XTend™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v2.x4x [2006.09.28] Contact MaxStream Free and unlimited technical support is included with every MaxStream Radio Modem sold. For the best in wireless data solutions and support, please use the following resources: Documentation: www.maxstream.net/helpdesk/download.php Technical Support: Phone. (866) 765-9885 toll-free U.S.A. & Canada (801) 765-9885 Worldwide Live Chat.

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