RFSOLUTIONS RF600T

RF600T-EVAL
Smart Radio Evaluation Kit
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Hardware Platform for Radio Comms Development
Accepts Various RF Modules
RS232 Interface to PC
Supplied with RF600T Smart Radio Controller
Performs all Data Encryption for Reliable Data Comms.
Two Telemetry I/O Lines (addressed mode only)
Contents
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Range Testing
Two Eval Boards
Two RF600T Comms Controllers
Circuit diagrams
Two RS232 PC cables
Radio Modules and Antenna
available Separately.
Target Environment Testing
Antenna Evaluation
The Smart Radio evaluation Kit provides a hardware platform to enable fast development of a Radio
comms application.
Supplied as a pair of boards, each can accept a variety of RF Modules including transmitters, receivers
and transceivers, an RS232 port is also incorporated for direct connection to a PC.
The boards may be used for a wide range of tasks from simple RS232 data transmission to integrated
system development and is the ideal platform for exploring the advantages of using the “Smart Radio”
range of ICs and radio modules.
This eliminates the need to construct hand-wired prototype boards, which are rarely successful in creating
a valid environment for the development of radio systems. (prototyping board also contains large stray
capacitance values which has a detrimental effect on the RF connections).
Part Number
RF600T-EVALR1
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Description
RF Eval Kit
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Package
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RF600T-EVAL Board Layout
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RF600T-EVAL Circuit Diagram
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The circuit diagram and circuit board have been designed to both flow from one side to the other. The
board may be split into the following sections
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Radio Modules
TRXQ1 Smart Module
RF600T Encoder / Decoder
Test interface.
Power Supply.
Radio Module Section,
Several radio modules may be used;
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FM-RXQ1-433 radio transceiver
FM-RTFQ1 Radio Transmitter
FM-RRFQ1 Radio Receiver
FM-RTFQ2 Radio Transmitter
FM-RRFQ2 Radio Receiver
Many other modules may also be used, so long as the pin out is the same.
Each of these radio modules may be used in conjunction with the RF600T to provide part of a
radio communications system (transmitting or receiving) or in conjunction with the FM-RXQ1 as a
radio transceiver system.
RF600T
This area enables the RF600T to be used, A complete low power comms system can be used with
the RF600T in conjunction with any of the Radio modules Section above. In this area is also the
option links to enable the user to change the set-up parameters for the RF600T or TRXQ1 radio
transceiver module.
TRXQ1
The TRXQ1 provides a stand-alone solution to low power RS232 radio transceiver system (FMRXQ1 & RF600T combined). This is a complete solution, which removes the need for the RF600T.
Test Interface:
This area provides the interfaces that are needed to communicate with a host PC using a MAX232
IC. There are two DB9 connectors in this area, CON1 is for use with RF600T and TRXQ1 devices
while the CON2 connectors is used for the RF620 Smart Radio Modules. it is also the location for
the standard learn procedure switch.
Power Supply
The board may be powered from;
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A PP3 battery for mobile use
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A standard 2.5 mm power jack socket, which will accept a 9-15 volt dc supply.
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Option link settings:
The following table provides a list of the option links that are provide on the evaluation board for
setting the parameters of the “Smart Radio” devices. Please note that only either a RF600T or a
TRXQ1 should be fitted at any one point in time. If the evaluation board is to be used with the
RF600T then the user has the option of being able to select from a choice of 3 types of radio
module. The RXQ1 is a complete transceiver radio module while the RTFQ1/RRFQ1 and
RTFQ2/RRFQ1 are individual transmitter and receiver radio modules.
Option link
Description
Link in
Link out
200us element time
is selected
400us element time
selected
OPT 1
RF Baud
OPT 2
Host Baud
19200 Baud Rate
9600 Baud Rate
OPT 3
\CTS (loop)
Loop mode enabled
Normal operation
OPT 4
Telemetry IN#1
Activate
Deactivate
OPT 5
Telemetry IN#2
Activate
Deactivate
OPT 6
Mode
Broadcast Mode
Addressed mode
434.33MHz
433.92MHz
Active
Inactive
434.33MHz
433.92MHz
Active
Inactive
Active
Inactive
TXQ1CH
RXQ01-RXQ05
RXQ1CH
RT101-RT104
RT201-RT204
TRXQ1 frequency select
These links allow the use of the
RXQ1 radio module
RXQ1 radio module frequency
select
These links allow the use of the
RTFQ1 and RRFQ1 radio
modules
These links allow the use of the
RTFQ2 and RRFQ2 radio
modules
R. F. Solutions Ltd.,
Unit 21, Cliffe Industrial Estate,
Lewes, E Sussex, BN8 6JL, England
Tel +44 (0)1273 898 000
Fax +44 (0)1273 480 661
Email [email protected]
http://www.rfsolutions.co.uk
R F Solutions is a member of the Low Power Radio Association.
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Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate, however no representation or warranty is given and R.F. Solutions Ltd. assumes no liability with respect to the accuracy of such
information. Use of R.F. Solutions as critical components in life support systems is not authorised except with express written approval from R. F. Solutions Ltd.
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