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RPM2A
UHF Radio Packet Modem
Issue 1, 01 August 2012
The UHF Radio Packet Modem (RPM2A) is a low cost intelligent radio packet modem that
enables a two way radio network/link to be simply implemented between a number of digital
devices. The RPM2A uses addressable data packets with error checking, packet
acknowledgements and retransmissions to achieve a reliable transparent wireless data link.
Built for ease of use and rapid installation, the serial interface ensures direct connection to
microprocessors or to RS232 port via RS232 driver while remote configuration enables post
installation setup of the modem.
Features
Addressable point-to-point
Point-to-Multipoint and broadcast modes
Inverted RS232 interface at 5V or 3VCMOS level
DTE speed 600-115200bps
Overall throughput:
17kbps with ACK
28kbps without ACK
Single 5V or 3V supply
15mA during data streaming at maximum rate
Flow control – Hardware (CTS), None0
Available on 433.92MHz or 434.42MHz
Usable range up to 300m
Built-in command line configuration
Built-in RF link diagnostics
Remote over-air unit configuration
Low operating current, Auto standby mode
Conforms to European ETSI EN 300 220-3 and EN 301 489-3
Dimensions: 39mm X 23mm X 10mm
Figure 1: RPM2A-433-17
Applications
Telemetry and telecontrol
EPOS equipment, barcode scanners, belt clip printers, stock control, job allocation
Remote data acquisition system, data loggers
In-building, environmental monitoring and control systems
High-end security and alarm signalling
Automated Monitoring and Control Systems
Fleet management, vehicle data acquisition
Evaluation platforms: RPM/SPM Eval kit
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INTRODUCTION
The RPM2A is a self-contained Radio Packet Modem module that requires only a simple antenna, 5V supply
and a serial I/O port on a host microcontroller or PC.
The module provides all the RF circuits and processor intensive low level packet formatting and packet
recovery functions required to inter-connect any number of devices with serial port in a radio network.
A continuous stream of serial data downloaded by a Host microcontroller into the RPM2A serial receive buffer
is transmitted by the RPM2A’S transceiver and will "appear" in the serial buffer of the addressed RPM2A
within radio range.
transmit / receive
download
download
HOST
RPM2A
HOST
upload
upload
Figure 2: Point to point wireless link with RPM2A + Host microcontroller
1. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The RPM2A is a connection oriented modem module for sending and receiving serial data via an RF
communications link.
The RPM2A handles all necessary protocol related functions of validation and retries to ensure error free and
uninterrupted data is sent over the communications link. All data transfers between a pair of RPMS are fully
acknowledged, thus preventing the loss of data. Bit coding and checksums are used on the data packets to
ensure the validity of the received data at the remote end.
Radio Pac ket Modem
D0
Host
µController
Radio
Packet
Modem
(RPM)
Fast
Radio
Packet
Controller
(FRPC)
9.216MHz
8.192MHz
BiM2A
Transceiver
64kbps
Figure 3: RPM2A block diagram
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1.1 OPERATING STATES
The RADIO PACKET MODEM has three normal operating states:
• SHUTDOWN
• STANDBY
• CONNECTED
SHUTDOWN
The SHUTDOWN state is entered by asserting the WAKE/DTR input pin high (Vcc). It effectively
forces the RPM2A into a suspended state. Communications cannot be made with the RPM2A in this
state. WAKE/DTR pin should be pulled Low by host or connected to 0V to Enable the RPM2A.
STANDBY
Immediately after power up and during normal operation, the RPM2A will automatically enter standby
mode where it is waiting for a connection request from a remote RPM2A module.
While in this mode a remote connection request can be received which will place the RPM2A into a
connected state allowing it to then start receiving data from the remote unit. The connected host
device can also send data to the RPM2A via the serial interface which will force the module to send a
connection request to the remote RPM2A module, thus effectively setting up a logical connection
between two units and allowing data to be transferred.
CONNECTED
On receipt of a connection request from a remote unit, the RPM2A immediately enters a connected
state. This effectively allows the RPM2A modems to start sending and receiving data.
In-coming data is sent to the host via the serial port in the same form as it was given to the remote
RPM2A module.
Figure 4: RPM2A transmitting data at 28kbps during ZMODEM file transfer to a remote RPM2A
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2 The Host Interface
2.1 SIGNALS
The connection to the RPM2A is a full duplex serial interface supporting baud rates from 600bps to
115200bps. Additional control signals are provided to assist in flow control, configuration and power saving in
the RPM2A.
side views
39 mm
33mm
23 mm
5mm
10 mm
top view
22 GND
21 Vc c
20 DEFAULT
19 RXFLOW/CTS
18 RXD
17 TXD
16 WAKE/DTR
15 SETUP
14 RESET
13 RXR
12 RXA
RF GND 1
RF 2
RF GND 3
RX SELECT 4
TX SELECT 5
GND 6
TXD/AF 7
D3 8
D2 9
SIGNAL10
RST11
36.5mm
23 mm
recommended PCB
hole size: 0.9 mm
pin pitch: 2 mm
39 mm
Figure 5: Physical dimensions and pinouts
Pin name
Pin
Pin Function
RF GND
RF
1, 3
2
RF signal ground
RF signal
In/Out
RXSELCT
4
Receiver Select
TX SELECT
5
Transmitter Select
TXD/AF
7
D3
D2
SIGNAL
RST
RXA
RXR
RESET
SETUP
WAKE/DTR
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Transmitted Data
or demodulated signal
FRPC Data line
FRPC Data line
Preamble Detect
FRPC reset
Receive Acknowledge
Receive Request
Reset
Enter Setup
Wake or Shutdown
Input or
Output
Input
or Output
Input
or Output
Input
or Output
NC
NC
Output
NC
NC
Output
Input
Input
Input
TXD
RXD
CTS
DEFAULT
VCC
GND
17
18
19
20
21
6, 22
Serial transmitted data
Serial Received data
Clear To Send
Force 9600bps
Vcc Supply
Ground
Input
Output
Output
Input
Input
-
Description
BNC casing/coax braid connection
Antenna pin/coax core connection
Internal RF Receiver Enable to BiM2A
or RF Receiver Active Indicator
Internal RF Transmitter Enable to BiM2A
or RF Transmitter Active Indicator
Transmitted Packetised Data to BiM2A
Analogue Demodulated signal from BiM2A
Internal data line between RPM and FRPC
Internal data line between RPM and FRPC
Valid preamble indicator
Resets FRPC which also isolates BiM2A
RPM to FRPC download Request Acknowledge
Valid Data packet indicator
Hardware reset of the RPM2A
Enter RPM2A configurator after a RESET
Wakes RPM2A when low, shuts down when
high
Host (DTE) to RPM2A serial transmit data
RPM2A to host (DTE) serial received data
Hardware flow control of data from host (DTE)
Force the RPM2A serial interface to 9600bps
+5VDC or +3VDC regulated supply
Supply Ground internally connected to GND
Notes: 1. RXD/TXD lines are true data
2. Active low SETUP, DEFAULT inputs require external 10kΩ pull-up to VCC.
3. Logic levels are 5V CMOS unless 3V variant is used.
4. WAKE pin should be pulled to ground if DTE cannot provide DTR signal
5. TXSELECT, RXSELECT, SIGNAL, RXR, CTS can be connected to LEDs via 1kΩ series resistors
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2.2 RADIO PACKET MODEM RESET
RESET
The Reset signal is internally pulled up to Vcc via a 10kΩ resistor. A reset aborts any transfers in
progress and restarts the RPM2A.
HOST DRIVEN RESET
Minimum low time: 1.0 µs, after reset is released (returned high). The host should allow a delay 1ms
after reset for the RPM2A to initialise itself.
2.3 HOST TO RADIO PACKET MODE DATA TRANSFER
Data is transferred between the RPM2A and the HOST using an asynchronous serial protocol. The default
protocol settings are 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit (8n1). The baud rate setting for the serial interface is
user settable from 600bps to 115200bps.
TXD
Data from the connected host (DTE) is received by the RPM2A through TXD pin.
CTS
A single handshake line, CTS, controls the flow of data into the RPM2A. The serial receive buffer of
the RPM2A is 96 bytes deep. The CTS will be asserted High (VCC) by the RPM2A when the receive
buffer hits approximately 66% full. It is advisable to limit the number of characters sent to the RPM2A
after the CTS control line is asserted. This will help to reduce the possibility of lost data due to
internal buffer overruns in the RPM2A. The RPM2A will clear the CTS when the internal serial receive
buffer falls below 33% full.
RXD
Upon the RPM2A receiving data from a remote unit, the received data is sent to the connected host
(DTE) device through the RXD pin..
2.4 ENTERING RADIO PACKET MODEM CONFIGURATOR
Configuring the RPM2A is accomplished by using a built-in command line configurator. The configurator is
entered by asserting the SETUP input of the RPM2A while resetting the RPM2A.
SETUP
Holding SETUP low during a reset cycle will force the modem into the configurator. The state of this
input is checked while the RPM2A starts up from either power on or reset.
HOST DRIVEN SETUP
The Setup pin may either be driven by the host (recommended) to enable host controlled
configuration of the RPM2A or pulled up to VCC via a suitable pull-up resistor (10kΩ).
2.5 FORCING DEFAULT SERIAL BAUD RATE
Asserting this pin low forces the RPM2A to start-up with a default baud rate of 9600bps, 8 data bits, one stop
and no parity.
DEFAULT
During a RESET the HOST must hold DEFAULT low to force the RPM2A serial interface to default to
9600bps. This is ideal if the serial baud rate has been forgotten or incorrectly set.
HOST DRIVEN DEFAULT
The DEFAULT pin may either be driven by the host (recommended) or pulled up to VCC via a suitable
pull-up resistor (10kΩ).
2.6 FORCING RADIO PACKET MODEM INTO SLEEP MODE
Asserting the WAKE input high forces the modem into a low power sleep mode. This effectively shuts down
the RPM2A and prevents it from sending or receiving any data. It is a method for conserving power when the
modem is not required.
WAKE / DTR
During normal operation WAKE pin can be pulled high to force the RPM2A to shutdown into low power
sleep mode.
HOST DRIVEN WAKE
The WAKE pin may either be driven by the host (recommended) or pulled Low to 0V.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
General
Operating Voltage
Operating Current (@10mW)
ACKMODE ON
Transmitting
Receiving
ACKMODE OFF
Transmitting
Receiving
Auto-Standby
Power-down
5VDC or 3VDC
Standard Operating frequency
433.92MHz
TX spectral bandwidth @ -40dBc
250kHz
Operating Temperature
-20ºC to +70ºC
Configuring options
Built-in command line configurator
Interface
Serial Interface
Serial Protocol
Serial Signals
Power down Control
Serial Handshaking
DTE Interface Speed
Inverted RS232 at 5V or 3V CMOS level
8 data/1 stop/no parity
RXD, TXD, CTS, WAKE
Via WAKE/DTR signal
Selectable as CTS signal or none
600/1200/2400/4800/9600/19200/38400/57600/115200 bps
Average 15mA (Data streaming)
Average 15mA (Data streaming)
Average 14mA (Data streaming)
Average 15mA (Data streaming)
4mA (Waiting for Connection)
70µA
Air Interface Speed
Overall throughput – Acknowledged
– Unacknowledged
Receiver
Sensitivity
LO leakage (conducted)
Transmitter
Output Power (typical)
Spurious Emissions
Note:
1.
2.
64kbps
17kbps (max)
3.6kbps (slots)
1.8kbps (slotsw)
28kbps (max)
3.6kbps (slots)
1.8kbps (slotsw)
-100dBm for 1ppm BER
-110dBm (max)
+10dBm (RPM2A)
+14dBm (RPM2H)
+20dBm (RPM2EH)
-40dBm max
RPM2A uses BiM2A (64kbps UHF Wide Band FM) transceiver for its RF interface. RPM2H and
RPM2EH are high power variant based on the BiM2H and BiM2EH transceivers respectively.
Please refer to BiM2A data sheet for further details on the RF specification.
Typical current ratings are given only for the RPM2A based on the BiM2A which consumes 14mA
on transmit and 11mA on receive whereas high power BiM2H and BiM2EH consumes 25mA and
40mA on transmit respectively. Hence, current consumption will be slightly higher for the high
power modem variants
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3.0 RADIO PACKET MODEM CONFIGURATION
3.1 ENTERING THE CONFIGURATOR
The RPM2A is configured by entering the built-in software configurator. Current argument can be displayed
by entering parameter / command without argument
3.2 USER CONFIGURABLE PARAMETERS
CONFIG
Valid range
DEFAULT
Valid range
RESET
Valid range
UNIT
default
Valid range
SITE
default
valid range
ADDR
default
Valid range
BAUD
default
valid range
THRUPUT
default
valid range
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Display a list of the current RPM2A configuration.
This will also set FLOW control to none to enable simple 3 wire serial communication
None
Set all RPM2A configuration settings to their factory default values.
None
Exit the modem and force a software reset.
Any changed parameters will take effect after the modem has restarted.
When exiting the configurator, the HOST device must ensure the SETUP pin is high otherwise
the configurator will be re-entered after the reset.
None
Sets the unit number.
Two RPM2A modules can communicate with each other provided they have matching Unit
numbers and Site codes.
0
0 to 15
Sets the Site address
The site number is used to distinguish between groups of operating modems. The site code
is an address extension to the unit number.
0
0 to 7
Updates the unit number value.
This command is used for changing the unit number in RAM without updating the unit
number stored in EEPROM. This enables the RPM2A to support point-to-multipoint
communications.
Upon using this command the configurator is exited and the modem operation is resumed.
The modem is not reset when the configurator is exited.
0
0 to 15
Sets the host interface baud rate.
The changed baud rate will take effect after resetting the RPM2A.
9600
600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Sets the on-air data throughput.
Three possible settings are provided.
max: sets the maximum data throughput of the RPM2A.
slots: effectively reduces the on-air throughput. This opens up ‘time slots’ allowing
other RPM2A pairs, operating within close proximity, equal opportunity to transmit
data.
slotsw: increases the ‘time slots’ even further to allow more RPM2A pairs to
operate.
max
max, slots, slotsw
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FLOW
default
valid range
SERDLY
default
valid range
SHDN
default
valid range
RETRY
default
valid range
STRTMSG
default
valid range
ACKMODE
default
valid range
REMOTE
default
valid range
RADAR
parameter
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Sets the serial flow control between the host and RPM2A.
Using no flow control enables the RPM2A to be used with a 3 wire serial link (TXD, RXD,
GND). Care must be taken in order to prevent overflowing the 96 byte serial receive buffer
in the RPM2A.
Using hardware flow control enables the RPM2A to control the flow of serial data being
received.
none
hw, none
Sets the serial data receive to packet transmit delay.
When the RPM2A receives the first byte of data from the host, it starts a timer running.
Either a full buffer of data to send or a timeout of this timer will allow the packet to be
transmitted.
Fine tuning this delay for the baud rate the RPM2A is operating at can significantly increase
throughput while reducing unnecessary transmissions.
2 (x10ms)
2 to 255 (x10ms)
Sets the action of the WAKE input.
Setting shutdown to ON will cause the RPM2A to monitor the WAKE input. When WAKE is
taken high the RPM2A will be forced into low power sleep mode, thus reducing current
consumption. Subsequently lowering the WAKE input will bring the RPM2A out of low power
sleep mode.
SHDN should be set to OFF or WAKE pin should be pulled Low when the host (DTE) cannot
provide DTR control signal to wake RPM2A in a 3-wire serial interface.
On
on, off
Sets the number of data retry attempts.
RF interference can cause a transmitted data packet to be lost or corrupt on reception. If
this happens the RPM2A will retransmit any unacknowledged transfer. The transmission will
be retried the specified number of times before the link to the remote unit is considered ‘lost’
and the data purged.
5
1 to 63
Enables the startup message.
The startup message is enabled by default, thus giving an immediate indication of the
operation of the RPM2A. The message can be disabled prior to deployment of the RPM2A
module.
On
on, off
Enables transfer acknowledgements.
This function enables packet transfer acknowledgements to be returned for every outgoing
packet. Packet acknowledgements aid in the delivery of error free and consistent data
transfers between a pair of modems. Disabling the acknowledgements results in higher
data throughput between modems, but does not protect against lost data due to RF
interference. It should be disabled while using RPM2A in a broadcast mode.
On
on, off
Enables remote configuration.
Over-air remote configuration of a RPM2A module is possible once it has been enabled.
The remote command is used to send remote configuration commands. See the following
chapter for a overview of remotely configuring a RPM2A module.
On
on, off
Starts the radar test.
Used as a range or confidence test between RPM2A modules within the same site.
Unit number between 0 and 15.
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To configure the RPM2A the HyperTerminal should be set with the following settings.
Figure 6: Serial Port settings to use RPM2A Configurator
Hardware flow control should be disabled. Default baud rate of the RPM2A is 9600bps. However if the default
baud rate of the RPM2A is changed then the baud rate of the HyperTerminal should be matched or
DEFAULT pin should be pulled Low to force the RPM2A baud rate to 9600bps.
Figure 7: RPM2A configuration using HyperTerminal
User configurable parameters described in section 3.2 should be entered in the command prompt > followed
by Carriage Return (CR) key. Then SETUP should be pulled-up to VCC and RPM2A should be RESET to exit
the configurator and for the new parameters to be used by RPM2A.
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4.0 EXTENDED RADIO PACKET MODEM FEATURES
4.1 THROUGHPUT
The RPM2A supports three rates, max (17kbps), slots (3.6kbps) and slotsw (1.8bps), of over-air throughput.
MAX: When set to maximum and streaming data at the RPM2A, the data is sent as quick as possible.
For host baud rates above 9600bps, data is transmitted continuously with minimal delay between
sequential packets. When this occurs, there is effectively no airtime for another pair, operating in
close proximity, to transmit without causing collisions. The maximum over-air throughput that can be
achieved is 17kbps with ACK and 28kbps without ACK..
Figure 8: RPM2A streaming data with ACK at maximum throughput
In Figure 8, RS232 serial data bytes accumulated in the receive buffer is transmitted as two 10kbps bursts by
transmitting RPM2A with gaps just enough to receive ACK from receiving RPM2A.
Figure 9: RPM2A streaming data without gap for anotherRPM2A pair
For continuous data transmission at baud rates above 9600bps (with ACK) or 19200bps (without ACK),
hardware flow control should be used to prevent the host from causing receive buffer overrun errors. RPM2A
will signal CTS pin to stop/allow the host depending on its Receiver Buffer level.
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SLOTS: Setting the throughput to SLOTS provides a method of opening about 85ms ‘time slots’ for other
RPM2A pairs operating in close proximity. The effective streaming on-air throughput between a pair of
RPM2A is effectively reduced to approximately 3.6kbps (with/without ACK).
Figure 10: RPM2A operating in slots throughput mode with ACK for each transmission
SLOTSW: This setting effectively widens the SLOTS to about 185ms, reducing the over-air throughput
to approximately 1.8kbps (with/without ACK). It allows more RPM2A pairs to share the same
frequency. Host should obey CTS flow control signal from RPM2A when using SLOTS or SLOTSW
mode.
Figure 11: RPM2A operating in slotsw throughput mode
Overall throughput of the RPM2A is fixed according to thruput mode selected. Effective throughput will vary
according to the file transfer protocol used. ZMODEM is the most popular and fastest protocol but it still adds
its own header, CRC, link control bits to the data packet being transmitted reducing the actual throughput.
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4.2 Remote Configuration
Remote configuration of a RPM2A module is possible using the REMOTE command from within the
configurator. The remote RPM2A unit should be on or in auto-standby mode.
Initially the REMOTE command is used to enable and disable the ability to remotely configure a module, as
described in section 3.2: User Configurable Command.
Once remote configuration is enabled the REMOTE command is then used to issue configuration commands
to a remote RPM2A. The format for the remote command then becomes:
REMOTE <SERIAL NUM> <COMMAND> <PARAMTER>
The <SERIAL NUMBER> of the remote RPM2A must be known in order for the remote configuration
request to be executed on the appropriate RPM2A module.
The <COMMAND> to be executed can be any of the following:
Baud 600,1200,2400,4800,9600,19200,38400,57600,115200
Unit 0 to 15
Site 0 to 7
Shdn on/off
Flow hw/none
Serdly 2 to 255
Retry 1 to 63
Strtmsg on/off
The <PARAMETER> is optional, and if not specified the setting for that command is returned and
displayed.
4.3 POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT
The RPM2A can be used for point-to-multipoint communications. One module must be considered to be the
master, which is used to address up to 15 remote units in any one site.
During normal operation, the base unit can be set to address another unit dynamically by entering the
configurator and using the ADDR command to change the unit address. Upon execution of this command,
provided the parameters are correct, the configurator is exited immediately. A period (‘.’) is sent to the
connected host device to indicate that the change has been registered and the RPM2A is now ready for
communications to the new unit address.
ADDR is very similar to the Unit command, except that ADDR does not update the stored EEPROM unit value.
As the EEPROM has a limited number of write cycles, using ADDR for addressing multiple units in a point to
multipoint network is recommended. Also, the ADDR command will exit the configurator immediately, which is
required to resume communications very quickly.
4.4 BROADCAST MULTIDROP
The RPM2A has a broadcast mutidrop mode which provides a mechanism for building a large networks. This
mode of operation is determined by the configuration command keyword ACKMODE being set to OFF.
In broadcast mutidrop mode, the RPM2A does not implement network layer functionality related to data
packet routing, acknowledgement and retries. The connected host device should provide network layer
functionality.
The site code and unit address is still used by the radio modem when working in broadcast multidrop mode.
For a given multipoint network all radio modems within a group must contain the same site code and unit
address.
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4.5 RADAR: DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Built into the configurator is a diagnostic test suitable for range testing and link confidence testing. The Radar
test effectively sends a small request packet to a remote unit then waits for a reply. The remote unit must not
be in the configurator otherwise it will not respond.
Upon receipt of a positive response from the remote unit, a success is recorded before the process is
repeated. This test will continue indefinitely until it is ended by a key press.
4.6 Radio Packet Modem Error Handling
The RPM2A’s radio decoder module is deliberately non bit error tolerant, i.e. no attempt is made to repair
corrupt data bits. All of the redundancy in the code is directed towards error checking. For an FM radio link
using short packet lengths, packets are either 100% or so grossly corrupt as to be unrecoverable. By the
same reasoning, the Host is not informed or sent corrupt data since corrupt information is of little value. The
RPM2A implements packet acknowledges, timeouts and re-transmission to accomplish reliable error
handling.
Ordering information
Part number
European: 433.92MHz
RPM2A
RPM2A-433-17
RPM2A-433-17-3V
Supply
RF power
SMA Connector
SMA Antenna
5V
3V
10mW
10mW
RPM2A-433-17-SMA
RPM2A-433-17-3V-SMA
5V
3V
10mW
10mW
Yes
Yes
RPM2A-433-17-ANT
RPM2A-433-17-3V-ANT
5V
3V
10mW
10mW
Yes
Yes
RPM2H
RPM2H-433-17
RPM2H-433-17-3V
5V
3V
25mW
25mW
RPM2H-433-17-SMA
RPM2H-433-17-3V-SMA
5V
3V
25mW
25mW
Yes
Yes
RPM2H-433-17-ANT
RPM2H-433-17-3V-ANT
5V
3V
25mW
25mW
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
RPM2EH
RPM2EH-433-17
RPM2EH-433-17-SMA
RPM2EH-433-17-ANT
5V
5V
5V
100mW
100mW
100mW
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Notes:
1. Standard RPM2A module will be supplied with neither the connector nor antenna.
2. If an SMA (or Reverse Polarity SMA) connector or 1/4 wavelength wire antenna is soldered on the
protruding PCB section for SMA connector, then the RF pin (2) should be cropped with side cutters
for better RF performance.
3. If the RF output is going to be taken from the RF pin (2) to on-board antenna or connector on the
host PCB (motherboard) via 50Ω microstrip, the protruding section of the RPM2A PCB can be cut
along the width of the RPM2A to remove the redundant connector section.
4. RPM2A is supplied with 7mm long pins which need to be trimmed to mount the module as close as
possible to the host PCB (motherboard). Ideally, the black coloured plastic spacer on the RPM2A
pinheader should be touching (resting on) the host PCB.
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Figure 12: Example circuit to make radio modem with DCE type RS232 interface
5V
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231 Kenton Lane
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HA3 8RP
ENGLAND
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8909 9595
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8909 2233
[email protected]
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Limitation of liability
The information furnished by Radiometrix Ltd is believed to be accurate and reliable. Radiometrix Ltd
reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the design, specification or manufacture of its
subassembly products without notice. Radiometrix Ltd does not assume any liability arising from the
application or use of any product or circuit described herein, nor for any infringements of patents or other
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
R&TTE Directive
After 7 April 2001 the manufacturer can only place finished product on the market under the provisions of
the R&TTE Directive. Equipment within the scope of the R&TTE Directive may demonstrate compliance to
the essential requirements specified in Article 3 of the Directive, as appropriate to the particular
equipment.
Further details are available on The Office of Communications (Ofcom) web site:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/
Information Requests
European Communications Office (ECO)
Ofcom
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Tel: +44 (0)300 123 3333 or 020 7981 3040
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