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XDL24 Hardware Manual
Release 1.0
Embention
2024-09-05

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  • Page 1 XDL24 Hardware Manual Release 1.0 Embention 2024-09-05...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Quick Start Warnings ..........3 Technical Features .
  • Page 5 XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 XDL24 is a LOS datalink for UAV communications, with USB-C connection and robust enclosure. Warning: Select your version before reading any user manual. The following image shows where to select a version from any Embention user manual.
  • Page 6 XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 CONTENTS...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Fig. 1: XDL24 XDL24 is ideal for applications requiring low latency and precise communication timing. It offers fast, secure data transmission in point-to-point and multipoint configurations, featuring a robust enclosure for durability and a USB-C connection for easy setup and integration.
  • Page 8 XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 Fig. 3: Multipoint diagram Repeaters can extend the operating range. Fig. 4: Repeater diagram Chapter 1. Introduction...

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    DIGI module. 2.1 Warnings • Users must not power on a XDL24 without a suitable antenna or load 50 connected to the SMA. Danger: This may damage the XDL24 unit. • The installation, removal, or maintenance of any antenna system components must be undertaken only by qualified and experienced personnel.
  • Page 10 XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 Chapter 2. Quick Start...

  • Page 11: Technical

    Specification Value Serial Data Interface UART, SPI, I2C Frequency band ISM 2.4 GHz Memory 1 MB / 128 KB RAM 3.2 Part List This product includes the following devices: 1. USB-C to USB-A cable 2. Veronte XDL24 3. RF antenna...

  • Page 12: Mechanical Specifications

    XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 3.3 Mechanical Specifications Specification Value Operation temperature -40 ºC to 85 ºC XDL24 weight 82 g XDL24 + Antenna weight 100 g 3.3.1 Dimensions Fig. 1: XDL24 dimensions (mm) Fig. 2: Antenna dimensions (mm) Chapter 3. Technical...

  • Page 13: Electrical Specifications

    XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 3.4 Electrical Specifications Specification Value Supply Voltage 2.1 to 3.6 V Transmit current 135 mA Receive current 17 mA RF Data Rate 250 Kbps Serial Data Rate Up to 1 Mbps 3.5 Interfaces Fig. 3: Connectors...
  • Page 14 XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 Index Connector Image USB-C port Jack Female Male plug Chapter 3. Technical...

  • Page 15: Hardware Installation

    There might be situations where external isolation of vibrations might be needed. XDL24 can be mounted in different ways in order to reject the airframe vibration. The simplest way could be achieved by just using double-sided tape on the bottom side. Other ways may use some external structure which could be rigidly attached to the airframe and softly attached to XDL24 (e.g.
  • Page 16 XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 Chapter 4. Hardware Installation...

  • Page 17: Software Installation

    FIVE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION To set up the XDL24, it is necessary to connect it to the computer via the unit’s USB-C port. Once the electrical connection has been made, XDL24 can be configured with the XCTU software. For more information about how to configure it, read the XCTU User Guide.
  • Page 18 XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 Chapter 5. Software Installation...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    CHAPTER MAINTENANCE Apart from cleaning, no extra maintenance is required to guarantee the correct operation of the XDL24. In order to clean XDL24 properly follow the next recommendations. • Turn off the device before cleaning. • Use a clean, soft, damp cloth to clean the unit.
  • Page 20 XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 Chapter 6. Maintenance...

  • Page 21: Integration Examples

    XDL24 will be used as ground control station for the control of the Autopilot 1x. Fig. 1: XDL24 - 1x integration Below are the steps for establishing the connection between the XDL24 and Autopilot 1x using an internal Digi radio. • XDL24 Configuration in Digi radio software 1.
  • Page 22 XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 Important: To pair the XDL24 with the 1x internal radio, the PAN ID of both devices must match. The user must set one or both of them to match. • Autopilot 1x Follow the following steps in...
  • Page 23 XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 user must set one or both of them to match. Finally, to check that the connection has been made correctly, check in Veronte Link, with Autopilot 1x disconnected from the computer, that the Autopilot 1x appears connected to the COM PORT corresponding to the XDL24.
  • Page 24 XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 Chapter 7. Integration Examples...

  • Page 25: Acronyms And Definitions

    CHAPTER EIGHT ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS Bits Per Second Communications Inter-Integrated Circuit Industrial Scientific and Medical Line Of Sight Random Access Memory Radio Frequency SubMiniature version A Serial Peripheral Interface UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Universal Serial Bus...
  • Page 26 XDL24 Hardware Manual, Release 1.0 Chapter 8. Acronyms and Definitions...

  • Page 27: Contact Data

    CHAPTER NINE CONTACT DATA You can contact Embention if you need further help and support. Embention contact data is as follows: Email: support@embention.com Telephone: (+34) 965 421 115 Address: Polígono Industrial Las Atalayas, C/ Chelín, Nº 16, CP 03114, Alicante (España).