RADIOMETRIX CLX2

Hartcran House, 231 Kenton Lane, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8RP, England
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8909 9595, Fax: +44 (0) 20 8909 2233, www.radiometrix.com
PRELIMINARY
CLX2
Issue A, 10 April 2012
19200 baud modem transceiver
The CLX2s a 19,200baud half-duplex serial
radio modem module operating on licenceexempt European 433.05-434.79MHz SRD
band. CLX2 is an intermediate level OEM
radio modem which is in between a raw FSK
radio module like BiM2G and a
sophisticated OEM radio modem like
RPM2A. It takes care of preamble, frame
synchronisation and error checking.
Figure 1: CLX2-433-19
Features
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Conforms to EN 300 220-2 and EN 301 489-3
SAW front-end filter
Small size
Low cost
Direct interface to microcontroller UART
Serial modem baud rate at 19,200bps (half-duplex)
Applications
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Home/Industrial Automation
Vehicle Sensor Monitoring
Telemetry
Data Logging Systems
Security Systems for Home/Industrial
In-building environmental monitoring and control
Sports and Performance Monitoring
Technical Summary
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Operating frequency: 433.92MHz (default)
Modulation: 34.5kbps NRZ FSK
UART interface: 19,200bps, 8 data bits, None Parity, None Flow Control
Supply: 3.3V at 23mA transmit, 13mA receive and <2mA standby
Transmit power: +3dBm (2mW)
Receiver sensitivity: -95dBm (for 1% BER)
32 byte data buffer
40 x 14 x 5mm
Radiometrix Ltd
CLX2 Data Sheet
page 1
Figure 2: CLX2 block diagram
Radiometrix Ltd
CLX2 Data Sheet
page 2
The radio / datastream interface
A 32 byte software FIFO is implemented in both the transmit and receive code. At the transmit end this
is used to allow for the transmitter start up time (about 4ms), while on receive it buffers arriving
packets to the constant output data rate. All timing and data formatting tasks are handled by the
software. The user need not worry about keying the transmitter before sending data: the link is entirely
transparent.
For transmission across the radio link data is formatted into packets, each comprising 6 bytes of data, a
preamble sequence, a sync code and a checksum. If less than 6 bytes are in the transmit end FIFO then
a packet is still sent, but idle codes replaces the unused bytes. When the transmit end FIFO is
completely emptied, then the transmitter is keyed off .
Figure 3: CLX2 footprint (top view)
Pin description
Pin
1
2
3
Name
GND
RXD
TXD
4
/TXON
/RXOFF
5
VDD
RSSI
Function
Ground
Received Data output at 3V UART (inverted RS232) level
Transmit Data input at 3V UART (inverted RS232) level [No pullup]
/TXON Active low Transmitter ON indicator Output [Transmit
Mode]
/RXOFF Active low Receiver hot Standby Input [Receive Mode]
Open drain, 50k internal pull-up
3.3V DC (externally regulated power supply)
Received Signal Strength Indicator output
(An optional pad for wire connection)
RF in/out (50 impedance)
RF Ground
1a
RF
2a
RFGND
Notes:
1. TXD has no internal pull-up. If the unit is used in Receive only mode, tie this pin to VCC
2. VDD must be a clean 3.3V DC regulated supply
3. The STATUS pin. In transmit, this pin pulls low if the device is transmitting a data packet.
On receive it floats high. If pulled low in receive, the unit goes into hot standby (<2mA)
In standby the unit does not receive, but will go into transmit if valid data is presented to TXD.
4. TXD / RXD are inverted RS232 at 3V CMOS levels. To connect to a true RS232 device, inverting
level shifters must be used (e.g. MAX232 type are ideal, but simple NPN transistor switches
with pull-ups often suffice). With typical microcontrollers and UARTs, direct connection is
possible.
5. The CLX2 provides a half duplex link, but provided no two devices attempt to transmit at one
time then no further restrictions on data transmission need be made, as all transmit timing,
valid data identification and datastream buffering is conducted by the unit. There is no
'transmit enable' pin. Synchronisation and framing words in the packet prevent the receiver
outputting garbage in the absence of signal or presence of interference.
6. A 2.2k resistance is present from RF pin 1a to ground for ESD protection
Radiometrix Ltd
CLX2 Data Sheet
page 3
Condensed specifications
Frequency
Frequency stability
Channel width
Number of channels
Supply Voltage
Current
433.92MHz
±10kHz
400kHz
1
3.3V DC
23mA transmit
13mA receive/
<2mA standby
-20°C to +55°C (Storage -30°C to +70°C)
Compliant with ETSI EN 300 220-2 and EN 301 489-3
Operating temperature
Spurious radiations
Interfaces
User
RF
Size
Transmitter
Output power
TX on switching time
Modulation type
FM peak deviation
TX spurious
2mW ±1dB
<4ms
35kbps NRZ FSK
+/-90KHz (nominal)
<-36dBm
Receiver
Sensitivity
Blocking
Local Oscillator re-radiation
-95dBm (for 0.1% data error)
-50dB (±1MHz)
<-57dBm
Interface
Data rate
Format
Levels
Buffers
Flow control
Initial start up
19,200baud, Half duplex
1 Start bit, 8 Data bits, No parity, 1 Stop bit
3V CMOS (inverted RS232 ‘0’=0V, ‘1’=3V)
32 byte FIFO
None
10ms from power on
Radiometrix Ltd
5pin 0.1" pitch molex (pin 6 absent)
2pin 0.1" pitch molex
40 x 14 x 5mm
CLX2 Data Sheet
page 4
Antenna requirements
Three types of integral antenna are recommended and approved for use with the module:
A) Whip
This is a wire, rod ,PCB track or combination connected directly to RF pin of the
module. Optimum total length is 16cm (1/4 wave @ 433MHz). Keep the open circuit (hot)
end well away from metal components to prevent serious de-tuning. Whips are ground
plane sensitive and will benefit from internal 1/4 wave earthed radial(s) if the product is
small and plastic cased
B) Helical
Wire coil, connected directly to RF pin, open circuit at other end. This antenna is very
efficient given it’s small size (20mm x 4mm dia.). The helical is a high Q antenna, trim
the wire length or expand the coil for optimum results. The helical de-tunes badly with
proximity to other conductive objects.
C) Loop
A loop of PCB track tuned by a fixed or variable capacitor to ground at the 'hot' end and
fed from RF pin at a point 20% from the ground end. Loops have high immunity to
proximity de-tuning.
A
whip
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Ultimate performance
Easy of design set-up
Size
Immunity proximity effects
B
helical
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C
loop
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The antenna choice and position directly controls the system range. Keep it clear of other metal in the
system, particularly the 'hot' end. The best position by far, is sticking out the top of the product. This is
often not desirable for practical/ergonomic reasons thus a compromise may need to be reached. If an
internal antenna must be used, try to keep it away from other metal components, particularly large
ones like transformers, batteries and PCB tracks/earth plane. The space around the antenna is as
important as the antenna itself.
0.5 mm enameled copper wire
close wound on 3.2 mm diameter former
RF
433 MHz = 24 turns
A. Helical antenna
Feed point 15% to 25% of total loop length
RF-GND
track width = 1mm
2
C2
C3
C4
C1
4 to 10 cm inside area
RF
B. Loop antenna
16.4cm
C. Whip antenna
wire, rod, PCB-track or a combination
of these three
RF
433 MHz = 16.4 cm total from RF pin.
Figure 4: Antenna types
Radiometrix Ltd
CLX2 Data Sheet
page 5
Radiometrix Ltd
Hartcran House
231 Kenton Lane
Harrow, Middlesex
HA3 8RP
ENGLAND
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8909 9595
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8909 2233
[email protected]
www.radiometrix.com
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rights of third parties which may result from the use of its products. This data sheet neither states nor
implies warranty of any kind, including fitness for any particular application. These radio devices may be
subject to radio interference and may not function as intended if interference is present. We do NOT
recommend their use for life critical applications.
The Intrastat commodity code for all our modules is: 8542 6000
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