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Issue 2, 30 July 2012
LMT1/LMR1
VHF Narrow Band FM Low Cost multi channel radio modules
The LMT1 transmitter and LMR1 receiver
modules offer a 12.5kHz / 25kHz channel
spacing multi channel, low power, and
reliable VHF data link. This makes the
LMT1/LMR1 pair ideally suited to those
low power applications where existing
wideband modules have insufficient
range, or where low cost multi-channel
operation
is
needed
without
compromising on RF specification or
regulatory requirement.
Figure 1: LMT1 transmitter and LMR1 receiver
Features
Conforms to EN 300 220-2 and EN 301 489-3
High performance double superhet. PLL synthesizer with TCXO
quasi-dc (peak sampling) data recovery circuit (for enhanced performance on unbalanced
datastreams)
Data rates up to 5 kbps for standard module
Usable range over 1km
Fully screened. Low profile
Feature-rich interface (RSSI, analogue and digital baseband)
Re-programmable via UART interface
Low power requirements
Applications
Handheld terminals
Industrial telemetry and telecommand
In-building environmental monitoring and control
High-end security and fire alarms
Heavy vehicle/machinery controls
Technical Summary
Operating frequency:
144-146MHz Amateur Radio
150.825-152.450MHz Australian LIPD Band
151.820-154.600MHz US Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) band
156.525MHz Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
173.200 - 173.325MHz UK Telemetry, Telecommand, Fixed Alarm band
173.20375-173.39625MHz US FCC Part 90.238 Telemetry
Other custom variants from 130 - 180MHz on any 2MHz band
4 UK allocation channels (32 maximum)
Transmit power:
+10dBm (10mW) nominal @ 3.1V (Adjustable 1 - 25mW)
+20dBm (100mW) nominal @ 4.1V (Adjustable 25 - 100mW)
Supply range: 3.1 – 15V (@10mW) transmitter and receiver
Current consumption: 34mA @ 10mW, 90mA @ 100mW (transmit) and 20mA (receive)
Data bit rate: 5kbps max. (Standard module)
Receiver sensitivity: -118dBm (for 12 dB SINAD)
Evaluation platforms: NBEK + LM Series carrier
Radiometrix Ltd
LMT1/LMR1 Data Sheet
page 1
Figure 2: LMT1 block diagram
Radiometrix Ltd
LMT1/LMR1 Data Sheet
page 2
Figure 3: LMT1 footprint (top view)
Pin description – LMT1
Pin
1a
Name
Vcc
2a
3a
4a
0V
TXE
TXD
5a
No pin
1b
P0/PGM
2b
3b
4b
5b
P1
P2
P3
No pin
Function
3.1 – 15V power supply (10mW)
4.1V – 15V power supply (100mW)
Ground
Transmit Enable (active low)
DC coupled input for 3V CMOS logic. Rin=47kΩ
See note 10 below for phase modulation (–PM) version
Not present in LMT1
Parallel Channel select LSB
1
Serial frequency programming / configuration
Parallel Channel select
Parallel Channel select
Parallel Channel select MSB
Not present in LMT1
Notes:
1. Serial programming is by an inverted, CMOS logic level, 2400 baud UART data stream applied to
the P0 pin.
2. Channel select inputs have pull-ups (50kΩ) to 3v internal rail. Do not exceed 3V logic levels on this
port.
3. Channel select inputs are active low
4. TXE has a 100kΩ pull-up to Vcc
5. All pins are on an 0.1" grid
6. The pins 5a/b are not present, but are included in footprint for compatibility with other units in this
family
7. In the 'off' state a PIN switch open circuits the RF output pin. There are no 'off' state spurii.
8. Unit will operate (with marginally reduced specifications and lower (6-8mW) output power) from a
3.0V rail. This must be well regulated and without noise or ripple, as in this state the unit's internal
regulator no longer operates, and provides no supply rejection.
9. 100mW versions should not be run continuously from supply voltages > 9v
10. Phase Modulation (-PM) version LMT1: 2.6V peak-to-peak level 2100Hz sinewave tone via an
external 680pF series capacitor will produce FM deviation of 4.2kHz.
GND
RF
LMT
680pF
2.6Vpk-pk 2100Hz
TXD
The external 680pF series capacitor on LMT1 TXD input provides a defined 6dB per octave pre
emphasis response, to mimic the behavior of a Phase Modulated transmitter.
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LMT1/LMR1 Data Sheet
page 3
Figure 4: LMR1 block diagram
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LMT1/LMR1 Data Sheet
page 4
Figure 5: LMR1 footprint (top view)
Pin description – LMR1
Pin
1a
2a
3a
4a
5a
Name
Vcc
0V
RXE
RXD
AF out
Function
3.1 – 15V power supply
Ground
Receiver Enable (active high)
Data out (open collector, no pull-up)
700mV p-p audio. DC coupled, approx 0.8v bias.
1b
P0/PGM
2b
3b
4b
5b
P1
P2
P3
RSSI
Parallel Channel select LSB
1
Serial frequency programming / configuration
Parallel Channel select
Parallel Channel select
Parallel Channel select MSB
DC level between 0.5v and 2.2v. 60dB dynamic range
NOTES:
1. Serial programming is by an inverted, cmos logic level, 2400 baud UART data stream applied to the
P0 pin.
2. Channel select inputs have pull-ups (50kΩ) to 3v internal rail. Do not exceed 3v logic levels on this
port.
3. Channel select inputs are active low
4. All pins are on an 0.1" grid
5. Data recovery circuit used for RXD is not a simple 'average and compare' type. It is a peak sampling
quasi-DC coupled design, allowing a greater than usual flexibility in data format.
6. Unit will operate (with marginally reduced specifications) from a 3.0v rail. This must be well regulated
and without noise or ripple, as in this state the unit's internal regulator no longer operates, and
provides no supply rejection.
Radiometrix Ltd
LMT1/LMR1 Data Sheet
page 5
Serial interface commands
2400 baud UART. 8 bit data, no parity, 1 start bit, 1 or 2 stop bits.
Serial data is sent to the unit on one of the parallel channel select pins (P0). It is very important that the unit
does not 'decode' switch bounce in ordinary operation as a command string, or spurious re-writing of the
e2prom will result. For this reason the user must send the 16 character string ENABLESERIALMODE
(followed by a carriage return) to activate the serial command mode before sending any of the command
strings listed below. Command mode is disabled on power down, or on reception of a # character. To
successfully program the unit, it must be enabled ('RXE high (rx) or TXE low (tx)).
GOCHAN aa
LOAD aa nnnnn
SETPAR
SETSER
RVALUE rrrr
SINGLE nnnnn
Serially select channel aa, where aa is ch0 to ch31
Set value of N register for channel aa, where aa is Channels 0 to 31
Channel selected by 4 bit parallel inputs (ch0 to ch15 only)
Channel selected by most recent GOCHAN operation
Set value for R register
Set value of N for single channel operation.
N value NOT stored in EEPROM
Process entry
Clear all buffers
Disable command mode
<cr>
/
#
aa = a two digit channel number from 00 to 31
nnnnn = synthesizer N register value (up to 65535)
rrrr = synthesizer R register value (up to 16383)
For LMT1 Transmitter:
R=
N TX
f Xtal
=
10MHz
, So R=400
25kHz
f channelspacing
f RF
173.250MHz
=
=
= 6930
f Channelspacing
25kHz
For LMR1 Receiver:
R=
f Xtal
f channelspacing
N RX =
=
13MHz
, So R=520
25kHz
f RF − 21.4MHz 173.250MHz − 21.4
=
= 6074
f Channelspacing
25kHz
Notes: 1. A pause of at least 50ms must be allowed between command strings (EEPROM programming
time).
2. SINGLE mode does not store the N value in EEPROM. Therefore the unit is inoperative after a
power down until either another valid SINGLE command is received, or mode is changed by a
GOCHAN, SETPAR or SETSER command. SINGLE mode is intended for frequency agile
applications.
3. For UK version (173.200 - 173.325MHz band) the following channel assignment is supplied:
CH0: 173.250MHz
CH1: 173.275MHz
CH2: 173.300MHz
CH3: 173.325MHz
CH4 - CH7: 173.225MHz (only used for alarm applications)
CH8 - CH31: 173.325MHz
Radiometrix Ltd
LMT1/LMR1 Data Sheet
page 6
Condensed specifications
Frequency
Frequency stability
Channel spacing
Number of channels
Operating temperature
Spurious radiations
Transmitter
Output power
Peak deviation
TX on switching time
Modulation type
TX modulation bandwidth
Adjacent channel TX power
TX spurious
Supply
Voltage
Current
Inputs
Size
Interface
User
RF
Recommended PCB hole size
Receiver
Sensitivity
S/N ratio
AF bandwidth (-3dB)
image
Other spurious
Blocking
Adjacent channel
LO re-radiation
Supply
Voltage
Current
Outputs
Size
Interface
User
RF
Recommended PCB hole size
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144-146MHz Amateur Radio
150.825-152.450MHz (Australian LIPD Band)
151.820-154.600MHz US Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) band
156.525MHz Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
173.200-173.325MHz (UK Telemetry, Telecommand, Alarm)
173.20375-173.39625MHz US FCC Part 90.238 Telemetry
Other custom variants from 130 - 180MHz on any 2MHz band
±1.5kHz
25kHz (12.5kHz by special order)
16 channels controlled by parallel port
or 32 via serial UART interface
-20 ºC to +70 ºC (Storage -30 ºC to +70 ºC)
Compliant with ETSI EN 300 220-3 and EN 301 489-3
+10dBm (10mW) ±1dB nominal (factory adjustable 1 - 25mW) and
+20dBm (100mW) ±1dB nominal (factory adjustable 25 - 100mW)
±3kHz (±1.5kHz @ 12.5kHz channel spacing)
-PM version: ±4.2kHz (for 2.6V pk-pk 2100Hz)
30ms from TXE transition
FSK (F3D)
Phase modulation (-PM version)
DC – 5kHz (3V CMOS compatible)
<-37dBm
<-40dBm (no RF output in Standby)
3.1V – 15V (10 – 25mW)
4.1V – 15V (25 – 100mW);
34mA nominal transmit (@10mW)
90mA nominal transmit (@100mW)
<8µA standby (TXE high or floating)
data (CMOS/TTL compatible)
33 x 23 x 9mm
10 (8) pin 0.1" pitch dual row (5+5) header
2pin 0.1” pitch
1.2mm
-118dBm for 12dB SINAD
35dB (min), 40dB (typ) on AF output
4kHz
<-60db
<-70dbm
Better than 84dB
<-60dB
-70dBm
3.1V – 15V
20mA receive
<1µA standby (RXE low)
RSSI, audio, data (quasi DC data recovery circuit)
46 x 23 x 9 mm
10 pin 0.1" pitch dual row (5+5) header
2pin 0.1” pitch
1.2mm
LMT1/LMR1 Data Sheet
page 7
RX Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)
The LMR1 has wide range RSSI that measures the strength of an incoming signal over a range of 60dB or
more. This allows assessment of link quality and available margin and is useful when performing range tests.
RSSI output (V)
The output on pin 5b of the module has a standing DC bias of up to 0.5V with no signal, rising to 2.5V at
maximum indication (RF input levels of -40dBm and above). ∆Vmin-max is typically 2V and is largely
independent of standing bias variations. Output impedance is 40kΩ. Pin 5b can drive a 100µA meter directly,
for simple monitoring.
2.6
2.4
2.2
2
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
-140 -130 -120 -110 -100 -90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
RF level (dBm)
Figure 6: typical RSSI level with respect to received RF level at LMR1 antenna pin
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 410mm (1/4 wave @ 173MHz). 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 detuning.
FEATURE
Ultimate performance
Easy of design set-up
Size
Immunity proximity effects
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A
whip
***
***
*
*
B
helical
**
**
***
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LMT1/LMR1 Data Sheet
C
loop
*
*
**
***
page 8
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.
410mm @ 173MHz
R
F
Whip antenna
R
F
Helical antenna
RF
Ctune
C match
wire, rod, PCB track
or a combination of these
length(mm) = 71250 / freq(MHz)
35-40 turns wire spring
length 120mm, dia 10mm
trim wire length or expand coil for
best results
track width = 1mm
2
min. area 500mm
capacitors may be variable or fixed
(values depend on loop dimensions)
RF GND
Loop antenna
Figure 7: Antenna types
Ordering Information:
Part No.
Description
Channel Frequencies (MHz)
LMT1-144-5
LMR1-144-5
Transmitter
Receiver
CH0:144.000 – CH31:144.775
LMT1-151-5
LMR1-151-5
Transmitter
Receiver
CH0:150.825 – CH31:151.600
LMT1-151-5-12k5-MURS
LMR1-151-5-12k5-MURS
Transmitter
Receiver
CH0:150.820, CH1:150.880,
CH2:151.940, CH3:154.570,
CH4:154.600
100
LMT1-156.525-PM
Transmitter
156.525MHz
100
LMT1-173-5
LMR1-173-5
Transmitter
Receiver
CH0:173.250 – CH3:173.325
CH4 – CH7:173.225
CH8 – CH31:173.325
10
LMT1-173-5-12k5-FCC
LMR1-173-5-12k5-FCC
Transmitter
Receiver
CH0:173.20375, CH1:173.210,
CH2:173.2375, CH3:173.2875,
CH4:173.3125, CH5:173.3375,
CH6:173.3625, CH7:173.39625
100
LMT1-xxx-5
Where xxx is any 2MHz band from 130MHz to180MHz
LMR1-xxx-5
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LMT1/LMR1 Data Sheet
RF
power
(mW)
100
100
10/100
Channel
Spacing
(kHz)
Data
rate
kbps
25
5
25
5
12.5
5
25
2.6V
pk-pk
2.1kHz
25
5
12.5
5
25
5
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HA3 8RP
ENGLAND
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recommend their use for life critical applications.
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