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RC232 - Radio Modules

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Wait for ’>’ from TXD

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New command?YES

Send ’X’ to RXD

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UART to:RS232 RS485 USB

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RRCC223322 -- RRaaddiioo MMoodduulleess Radiocrafts has profound and valuable experience in the art of wireless solutions enabling us to provide customers with a large variety of RF modules based on our own technology and development. Our expertise in embedded protocols enables us to produce compact RF modules that support various applications for the creation of maximum value.

Compact RF modules with embedded protocol

• Smallest in the world (12.7 x 25.4 x 3.5 mm) • Low current consumption • High performance narrow band or low cost wideband • Compact shielded module for SMD mounting • No external components • Wide supply voltage range • Conforms with EU R&TTE directive (EN 300 220, EN 301 489, EN 60950) • Operation under FCC CFR 47 part 15, ARIB STD – T66/T67; G.S.R 564(E)/168(E)) • All modules tested before shipment

RC232 protocol Radiocrafts’ protocol RC232 is designed to enable a simple and effective cable replacement when using ISM band radio modules for transmission of data. The RC232 protocol is embedded in the module and enables star (point-to-multipoint) and point-to-point networks. The RC232 based ISM band modules can be controlled with a simple-to-use UART interface, herewith configuring the protocol for the actual application. Features

• Complete MAC layer packet protocol • Transparent and buffered modes • Addressing and Broadcasting • RSSI • Error check (CRC16) • 1024 byte data buffer • Power saving schemes • Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint or Peer-to-peer • Easy-to-use UART interface • RS232/422/485/USB compatible • Optional UART hardware handshake

RC232 module configuration Parameters

• UART setting • Channel number • Output power • Data rate • RSSI (read and append) • SLEEP • Addressing (UID, BID) • Temperature/battery monitoring • Factory restore • Easy to use command set

RC232 RF modules are easy to configure. Our specific software tools enable the user to set and change configurations and to finally match own demands.

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RC1140 √ 433 17 100 10 22 32.3 1200 CE

RC1170 √ 865-867 15 100 10 24 37.8 800 India

RC1180 √ 868 16 100 10 22 37.8 800 CE

RC1190 √ 915 50 100 -1 22 37.8 300 FCC

RC1170HP √ 865-867 15 76.8 27 24 560 4000 India

RC1180HP √ 868 18 76.8 27 24 560 4000 CE

RC1210 √ 418/419 30 4.8 8 20.2 26 2000 China

RC1230 √ 426/429 71 2.4 8 20.2 26 2400 Japan

RC1240 √ 433 69 4.8 8 20.2 26 2000 CE

RC1244 √ 429/433439/444 85 4.8 8 20.2 29 2000 CE, Sweden

RC1250 √ 424/447 80 2.4 8 20.2 26 1200 Korea

RC1280 √ 868 80 4.8 3 20.7 28 1000 CE

RC1280HP √ 868 85 4.8 27 20.7 600 6000 CE

RC1290 √ 915 51 19.2 -1 20.7 22.9 600 FCC

RC2500 √ 2450 83 100 1 25.5 27 1000 World wide

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RC2500HP √ 2450 83 100 181 27 160 3500 World wide

1. Limited to 10mW/MHz in Europe due to regulations

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RC232 RF Module family

• Narrowband modules for long range and high immunity

• Wideband modules for low cost • High Power modules for extended range • Small size (12.7 x 25.4 x 3.5 mm) • Conforms with world-wide regulations

(EU R&TTE; FCC CFR 47, part 15; ARIB STD – T66/T67; G.S.R 564(E)/168(E))

• Pin compatible variants for EU, US, Japan, Korea, India and China

• 300 – 2450 MHz • Up to 6km range (Line of Sight)

Embedded RC232 Protocol

• Supports host communication, data buffering, error check, addressing, broadcasting and RSSI

• UART interface with optional handshake, RS232/422/485 and USB via level converters

• Point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and peer-to-peer network topologies

• Options: Temperature measuring, I/O mapping and Listen Before Talk (LBT)



• Custom hardware- and software designs • Application specific designs • Standard module modifications • Turn-key solutions and volume deliveries • Gateway solutions for GPRS/Ethernet, RS232/RS485 and USB

• Pilot- and demo systems for control and monitoring • Free review of customer schematics and PCB layout • Free support for optimum antenna design • Quick support response time • [email protected]

Radiocrafts RF + Sierra Wireless AirLink GSM

Radiocrafts module portfolio is available for the Sierra Wireless AirLink GPRS/GSM/EDGE modem. Sierra Wireless is the leading provider of M2M modems. The combination of Radiocrafts’ RF modules and Sierra Wireless GPRS modems makes an easy to use out-of-the-box gateway solution with full TCP/IP capability and processing power for extensive embedded applications. The Xtend directly connects to Radiocrafts I/O on the internal IESM card. The Open AT IDE is easy to use and the development tools are free of charge with extensive application support inside the Open-AT Software Suite. This will give a cost competitive, high performance combination. The slot-in-card works with all types of Radiocrafts modules. From Radiocrafts it is available a free Radio Test Gateway (RTG) software for local connection to the RS232 port of the modem or for enabling transparent GPRS connection via AT-commands. www.sierrawireless.com

High Speed Flashing and Testing Radiocrafts has implemented a unique solution for high speed volume production. This is an innovative test system for high volume flashing, RF testing and taping of radio modules. This machine combines all our experience and expertise in radio modules and have the capacity of testing large volumes. Radiocrafts is testing the following parameters on RC232 radio modules before shipping: • Frequency accuracy (ppm) • Output power (dBm) • 2nd harmonic (dBm) • 3rd harmonic (dBm) • Spurious emission (freq/max level, dBm) • RX sensitivity • TX supply current (mA) • RX supply current (mA) • Idle supply current (mA) • Sleep supply current (uA) • Program memory verification • UART communication Testing of all these parameters will make further detailed testing unnecessary, and only functional testing needs to be done to ensure that the total application is working properly.

RF measurements – important CE & FCC qualification We have experienced customers and competition which are making radio solutions with unknown compliance status versus CE & FCC regulations. This is often based on a lack of knowledge about the different CE & FCC radio regulations and not enough control of process variation. We know by experience it is difficult to confirm to regulations with certain chips and SoC’s. This is one of the reasons why we ALWAYS test our radio modules 100% before shipping to customers.

Radiocrafts ATS – Automatic Test Station – module boards Benefits of 100% test coverage: • Little or no variations on delivered product • Avoid yield problems, and costs • Ensure regulations compliancy for every radio module • No extensive testing needed at later stage

One form factor – pin compatible – Different radio technologies Radiocrafts can offer full flexibility for manufacturers who is looking for different radio solutions. It is now possible to make one PCB design and combine several radio technologies, by only changing the radio module and the antenna. Only minor adjustments in the host controller firmware are necessary to swap between different firmware. The footprint compatible KNX-RF, Wireless M-Bus and the high power IEEE 802.15.4 ZigBee, Smart Energy and RF4CE radio module gives a unique flexibility for many different applications.

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Why RC232 RF modules from Radiocrafts? Module benefits

• Shorter time to market • Proven RF performance • Conformance with world-wide RF regulations • No RF competence required • Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) • Lower technical risk • Less development effort • Lower risk on investment in development • Modular approval • Quicker ramp-up to mass production

Radiocrafts – Your experienced partner With RC232 RF modules from Radiocrafts you will benefit from the huge variety of value adding services coming along with the decision to implement our modules in your own application projects. Our modules are easy to use, provide a long range, are small sized and reliable. We specifically develop features that meet the demand for innovation, technology and high performance solutions with regard to wireless applications in today´s global market place. Through our intensive testing we invest time to ensure long RF module life cycles providing the highest quality possible and contributing to a more sustainable way of resource usage. The exceptionally designed compatibility with other devices enables the user to remain flexible in his environment and increase the number of potential solutions for his own projects. Since our technology and developments are based on more than 15 years of solid experience in the art of wireless communication Radiocrafts has become an expert in the field of RF module development and can provide a smart and more cost effective alternative to chip-based solutions. With our wide standardized product range and our customized product development we will have the right module for you.

About Radiocrafts Radiocrafts offers standard RF modules for operation in the license-free ISM bands at 300 – 2450 MHz. We provide compact modules that are easy to integrate and easy to use, for shortest possible time-to-market. Radiocrafts also makes customer specific solutions, from specification to turn-key delivery. Based on our experience in a wide variety of products and applications we find the best solution to take your idea to the market at a minimum of time and cost. Radiocrafts is a member of the KNX Association, the ZigBee Alliance, the OMS group for developing Wireless M-Bus for metering in Europe and TI´s Third Party Program.

Easy to use • Data in – RF • Cable replacement

Long range • Up to 6 km • Increased link margin

Small size• Surface mounted

”radio modem” • Completely shielded

Reliable• Narrowband • High performance

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