Preliminary DM1800916MN ® • Field Node with Host Serial Interface • Compatible with RFM miniMESHTM Network Protocol • 3 V, Very Low Current Operation • Ready-to-Use OEM Module The DM1800-916MN is the 916.50 MHz field node 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. The DM1800-916MN is equipped with a serial I/O port to interface to a host microcontroller. The module also includes an analog input, a logic input, and a logic output for monitoring and control. Radio communications range in an “open field” environment is typically 200 meters/hop. The DM1800-916MN combines RFM’s very low current ASH radio technology with low power microcontroller technology to achieve long battery life. This module is compatible with RFM’s miniMESHTM network protocol, which provides add-on “plug-and-play” multicast mesh network routing. 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 Analog Input Measurement Range (10-bit ADC) 4.8 kb/s 4 mA -98 dBm 13.5 1 0 Source Impedance to Analog Input Digital In Logic High mW VOUT V 10 K 2.4 V Digital In Logic Low .45 Digital Out Logic High, No Load mA 2.4 V V Digital In Logic Low, No Load 0.3 V Digital Output Source Current, 1K load 1.1 Digital Output Sink Current, 1K load 1.2 mA Serial Port Data Rate 9.6 kb/s 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 VIN 3.1 14 V VIN 2.6 14 V VOUT Regulated Power Supply Voltage Ripple mA 3.0 Vdc 10 1 mVP-P D M 1 8 0 0 -9 1 6 M N 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 B lo c k D ia g r a m J 1 -1 0 G N D C N T R L 0 J 1 -9 S E R IA L T X C N T R L 1 J 1 -8 S E R IA L R X J 1 -7 D IG IT A L O U T J 1 -6 A N A L O G J 1 -5 D IG IT A L IN J 1 -4 B IN D J 1 -3 V O U T J 1 -2 V IN J 1 -1 G N D R X D A T A T X M O D L E D L E D P IC 1 6 F 6 8 8 µ P 3 V R e g 1 2 IN Figure 1 Theory of Operation This certification applies only when a DM1800-916MN is equipped with one of the following RFM antennas: The major components of the DM1800-916MN 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. helical antenna, RFM part number 500-1195-003 helical antenna, RFM part number 500-1195-003 WARNING: the DM1800-916MN 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 16F688 provides a 9.6 kb/s serial interface for communication with a host microcontroller. A companion interface board is available with USB bridge circuitry to interface the DM1800-916MN to a host PC. Three of the 16F688 I/O pins are configured for external monitoring or control. Digital In is configured as a logic input with a weak pull-up for sensing a contact closure to a ground pad. Digital Out is configured a logic output. Analog In is configured as a 10-bit analog-to-digital input. 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. A clearly visible label is required on the outside of the user’s (OEM) enclosure stating that this product contains a DM1800-916MN transceiver assembly, FCC ID: TE6-DM1800. The DM1800-916MN is compatible with RFM’s miniMESHTM network protocol, which provides add-on “plug-and-play” mesh network routing to improve communication range and robustness. 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. DM1800-916MN FCC Certification The DM1800-916MN hardware has been certified for operation under FCC Part 15 Rules, Section 15.249. 2 DM1800-916MN I/O Pad Descriptions Pin Name 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. DIGITAL IN This pad is connected to a logic input on the microcontroller, and is configured with a weak pull-up, allowing both logic signals and contact closures referenced to J-1 or J-10 to be read. The value of this input is sent over the RF channel as a response to an RF command. The input voltage range on this pad is 0 to VOUT. Applying a voltage outside of this range may damage the module. J1-6 ANALOG IN This pad in the input to the microcontroller’s 10-bit analog-to-digital (ADC) converter. The ADC input range is 0 to VOUT, referenced to J1-1 or J1-10. The input voltage range on this pad is 0 to VOUT. Applying a voltage outside of this range may damage the module. The ADC reading is sent over the RF channel as a response to an RF command. J1-7 DIGITAL OUT This pad is connected to a logic output on the microcontroller through a 1 kilohm resistor, which provides short-circuit protection. The value of this output is set or read over the RF channel as a response to an RF command. J1-8 SERIAL RX This pad is connected to the module’s serial data input (USART). Data to this pin is received at 9.6 kb/s, using 8 data bits, no parity, and one stop bit. The input voltage range on this pad is 0 to VOUT. Applying a voltage outside of this range may damage the module. J1-9 SERIAL TX This pad is connected to the module’s serial data output (USART) through a 1 kilohm resistor, which provides short-circuit protection. Data from this pad is sent at 9.6 kb/s, using 8 data bits, no parity, and one stop bit. 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. J1-5 Description 3 D M 1 8 0 0 -9 1 6 M N 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 N 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_916nk.vp, 2005.12.07 rev 4