Preliminary DM1800916MR ® • Network Router • Compatible with RFM miniMESHTM Network Protocol • 3 V, Very Low Current Operation • Ready-to-Use OEM Module The DM1800-916MR is the 916.5 MHz router module in the DM1800 family of RF transceivers. The DM1800 family is designed for adding embedded wireless connectivity to a wide range of monitoring and control systems. This module is compatible with RFM’s miniMESHTM network protocol, which provides add-on “plug-and-play” multicast mesh network routing. Radio communications range in an “open field” environment is typically 200 meters/hop. The DM1800-916MR combines RFM’s very low current ASH radio technology with low power microcontroller technology to achieve long battery life. The DM1800-916MB is certified for operation under FCC 15.249 regulations. 916.50 MHz Transceiver Module Absolute Maximum Ratings Rating Value All Input/Output Pins Except VIN -0.3 to +3.3 Non-Operating Ambient Temperature Range -50 to +100 Units V o C Electrical Characteristics Characteristic Sym Operating Frequency fO Notes Minimum Typical 916.30 Modulation Type Maximum Units 916.70 MHz OOK RF Encoded Data Transmission Rate Average Receiver Input Current, No External Power Supply Load IR Receiver Input Signal for 10 BER, 25 °C -3 Peak Transmitter Input Current, No External Power Supply Load ITP Peak Transmitter Output Power PO Digital In Logic High 4.8 kb/s 4 mA -98 dBm 13.5 1 mW 2.4 V Digital In Logic Low Power Supply Input Voltage Range, -40 to +85 oC o Power Supply Input Voltage Range, 0 to +85 C Regulated Power Supply Output Voltage, VIN 3.1 to 14 V .45 V VIN 2.6 14 V VIN 3.1 14 V VOUT Regulated Power Supply Voltage Ripple 3.0 Vdc 10 1 mA mVP-P D M 1 8 0 0 -9 1 6 M R B lo c k D ia g r a m J 1 -1 0 G N D J 2 -3 J 2 -2 G N D J 2 -1 A S H T r a n s c e iv e r C N T R L 0 J 1 -9 C N T R L 1 J 1 -8 R X D A T A J 1 -7 T X M O D L E D L E D G N D P IC 1 6 F 6 8 8 µ P J 1 -6 J 1 -5 3 V R e g 1 2 J 1 -4 B IN D J 1 -3 V O U T J 1 -2 V IN J 1 -1 G N D Figure 1 Theory of Operation WARNING: the DM1800-916MR must be re-certified if used with any antennas other than the two listed above. Contact RFM for further information if your application requires a special antenna configuration. The major components of the DM1800-916MR include an RFM TR1000 ASH transceiver and a Microchip PIC16F688 microcontroller. The TR1000 operates on a frequency of 916.50 MHz, at a nominal output power of 1 mW. The DM1800 includes two LEDs that indicate the module’s operating mode. FCC Notices and Labels This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The DM1800-916MR is compatible with RFM’s miniMESHTM network protocol, which provides add-on “plug-and-play” mesh network routing to improve communication range and robustness. DM1800-916MR FCC Certification A clearly visible label is required on the outside of the user’s (OEM) enclosure stating that this product contains a DM1800-916MR transceiver assembly, FCC ID: TE6-DM1800. The DM1800-916MR hardware has been certified for operation under FCC Part 15 Rules, Section 15.249. This certification applies only when a DM1800-916MR is equipped with one of the following RFM antennas: WARNING: This device operates under Part 15 of the FCC rules. Any modification to this device, not expressly authorized by RF Monolithics, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate this device. helical antenna, RFM part number 500-1195-003 helical antenna, RFM part number 500-1195-103 2 DM1800-916MR I/O Pad Descriptions Pin Name Description J1-1 GND This pad is a signal and power supply ground. J1-2 VIN This is the power supply input pad. The allowed input voltage range is 2.6 to 14 V. J1-3 VOUT VOUT tracks 50 to 100 mV below VIN when VIN is in the range of 2.6 to 3.1 V. When VIN is in the range of 3.1 to 14 V, VOUT is regulated at 3.0 Vdc. Up to 10 mA can be supplied from this pad for powering external circuits such as thermistor-resistor networks. External circuitry must not impress more than 10 mVp-p ripple on the regulated output voltage. J1-4 BIND This pad is connected to a logic input on the microcontroller, and is configured with a weak pull-up. When this pin is momentarily grounded (to J1-1 or J1-10, the module is placed into the bind mode, allowing this module to be associated with other modules to form a network. J1-10 GND This pad is a signal and power supply ground. J2-1 GND This pad is a ground for the antenna port. J2-2 ANT This pad is the antenna port. J2-3 GND This pad is a ground for the antenna port. 3 D M 1 8 0 0 -9 1 6 M R I/O P a d L a b e ls G N D S E R IA L T X S E R IA L R X G N D D IG IT A L O U T A N A L O G R F IO IN D IG IT A L IN B IN D G N D V O U T V IN G N D Figure 2 D M 1 8 0 0 -9 1 6 M R S M T M o u n tin g P a tte r n 1 .5 3 5 .0 8 0 .0 5 0 .0 9 0 .0 7 0 T Y P .2 0 0 1 .0 0 0 .1 3 0 .2 0 0 .1 0 0 T Y P .0 9 0 .0 9 5 D im e n s io n s in in c h e s . P C B p lu s c o m p o n e n t h e ig h t is .1 7 0 m a x ; P C B p lu s a n te n n a h e ig h t is 1 .1 5 m a x Figure 3 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. file: dm1800_916rk.vp, 2005.12.07 rev 4