BRAVO SmartRadio Telemetry Module Features • 8 Channel transceiver module • Range up to 1,000 metres • 8 Digital input/outputs • Receiver outputs mirror transmitter inputs • Minimal external components • Secure data protocol • Ultra low power 1.8— 1.8—3.6V • CE compliant for licence free use • Easy pairing process • One to one and one to many operation • 869.5MHz operating frequency • +13dBm transmit power • Single in line module Applications • Remote Control • Remote Networking • Remote Switching • Remote Traffic Lights The BRAVO-T telemetry module provides a reliable transceiver based industrial remote switch with up to 1,000 metres range. Two or more modules may be combined to provide a simple or complex network of radio switches. Part No Description BRAVO-T868 Radio telemetry module SIL package DS-BRAVO-e BRAVO Telemetry Module Pin out Pin Description Pin No Name Direction 1 ANT In Antenna input/output 50ohm impedance 2, 15 GND In Connect to ground 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 14 I/O1-8 Description When configured as transmitter:Active low Digital inputs: high impedance inputs When configured as receiver: Active High Digital outputs: LVCMOS output drive In / Out 5 LRN SW In 6 LRN LED Out 10 TX/RX In 13 W-DOG In / Out 16 Vcc In 17,18 N/C N/A Learn switch input: connection to an external, optional learn switch. If on board switch or to be used this input can be left unconnected Optional LED drive output Mirrors on-board LED Connect to Vcc : Module is a transmitter Connect to GND : Module is a receiver Transmitter= Input Connect to Vcc : Watchdog is disabled Connect to GND : Watchdog is enabled Receiver= Output High : Watchdog is healthy Low : Watchdog Fault! Supply voltage Leave unconnected General description of operation Each module can be set to act as a ‘ transmitter’ or ‘receiver’ A telemetry system is achieved when two modules are paired together, as transmitter (BRAVO-Tx) and receiver (BRAVO-Rx). Each time any input changes on the BRAVO-Tx, it will transmit the status of ALL inputs to the paired BRAVO-Rx(s). The BRAVO-Rx(s) which will set their outputs to match the BRAVO-Tx inputs. After each state change the modules will return to sleep mode. Note: All of the 8 channels are common to all modules in a system Example: If you are using a system with two or many Bravo modules each channel be will common to all modules ie. if you change state on transmitter input 8, then all receiver output 8’s will also change state. DS-BRAVO-1 PAGE 2 BRAVO Telemetry Module BRAVO Configured as a TRANSMITTER 1. Operation When configured as a transmitter the BRAVO module will automatically default to low power sleep mode until any input state change takes place. On receipt of an input state change the BRAVO-Tx will transmit a packet showing the state of all inputs at the time of the change (multiple input changes may take place simultaneously) 1.1 Watchdog If watchdog is enabled the Bravo-Tx will transmit a background packet containing the current status of the inputs every 5 minutes. 1.2 Digital Inputs High impedance inputs, LVCMOS / LVTTL compatible, 5V tolerant. Can be connected directly to CMOS/TTL logic or switch inputs connected to 0V or VCC A change on the input will cause the BRAVO-Tx to wake, read all inputs and initiate RF transmission. Transmitter Application circuit example Description: This example shows a BRAVO module configured as a transmitter with all 8 inputs connected and watchdog disabled. Notes: All input switches would need to be connected to GND to activate. DS-BRAVO-1 PAGE 3 BRAVO Telemetry Module BRAVO Configured as a RECEIVER 1. Operation When configured as a receiver the BRAVO module will remain in a low power listening mode. When a valid packet is received it will wake and action any output state changes required. 2. Watchdog enabled If “watchdog” is enabled the BRAVO-Rx will await a signal from a paired BRAVO-Tx module. When the Watchdog signal is received OK then the watchdog output will be maintained active high. If no watchdog signal is received in any 30minute period then the BRAVO-Rx will drop the Watchdog output. NOTE: NOTE watchdog must be enabled on BOTH Tx and Rx for it to work. Digital outputs Active high LVCMOS / LVTTL compatible outputs. Can be connected directly to CMOS/ TTL logic or drive. Receiver example application circuit Description: This example shows a BRAVO module configured as a receiver with all 8 outputs connected and watchdog disabled. Note: The external learn switch and LED are also not fitted in this example. Optional external learn switch and LED example circuit DS-BRAVO-1 PAGE 4 BRAVO Telemetry Module Pairing Process BravoBravo-Tx to BravoBravo-RX Each BRAVO module has a unique serial number identity. They may be paired together using the LEARN button/input so that they operate in systems in: one:one, one:many and many:one formats. Each BRAVO-Rx can store 70 BRAVO-Tx identities. Note: “watchdog” should not be enabled for many to one systems 3.1 Pairing process: Learn: 1. Briefly press the “LEARN” switch (or activate LEARN input) on the BRAVO-Rx 2. Briefly activate any input on the BRAVO-Tx Paring process: Erase 1. Press and Hold ‘LEARN’ switch (input) on the receiver for more than 10seconds. 3.2 LED indication of the pairing process is given by: Mode Normal operation Learn mode (BRAVO-Rx only) DS-BRAVO-1 LED Description Flickering ON Module is transmitting or receiving data OFF No RF data is being transmitted/received Flashing at low speed BRAVO-RX Learn button pressed: module is searching for another to pair with. Learn mode times out after 10 seconds Flashing at high speed for 3secs BRAVO-Rx pairing successful PAGE 5 BRAVO Telemetry Module Operational application examples Application example one:one operation In this application the outputs at the receiver will match the inputs at the transmitter. Application example: one:many operation In this application the outputs at each of the receivers will track the inputs at the transmitter. DS-BRAVO-1 PAGE 6 BRAVO Telemetry Module Mechanical Dimensions Range The antenna choice and position directly affects the system range, keep it clear of any large metal parts . The best position is protruding vertically from the top of the product. This is often not desirable for practical reasons and thus a compromise may be needed. Note that the space around the antenna is as important as the antenna itself. All radio systems are dependent on a radio signal being received through airspace. The range quoted is the optimal in direct line of sight without obstacles and in good atmospheric conditions. Range is affected by many things, for example local environmental conditions, atmospheric conditions, interference from other radio transmitters. For evaluating the local environment please see our RF Meter (DS006) In very worse case applications the range quoted may be reduced dramatically below the optimal range stated. Recommended Antenna 868MHz We have a range of antennas on 868Mhz that are suitable for use with the Bravo modules. To view our range please visit our website: http://www.rfsolutions.co.uk/acatalog/868MHz_Antenna.html . DS-BRAVO-1 PAGE 7 BRAVO Telemetry Module Technical Specifications Absolute Maximums: Temperature Range: Range Storage –50 to +125oC. Parameter Min Max Units Supply Voltage -0.3 4.0 V 5.8 V Vcc+3. V Max Input power (through RX antenna) +5 dBm Max Current Sourced / Sunk (Per I/O) 100 mA Max Current Sourced / Sunk (Total) 200 mA Max Units V Voltage on any Input Vcc > 2.2V Vcc < 2.2V DC Characteristics Parameter Min Typical Supply Voltage 1.8 3.6 Operating Temperature -40 +85 o C BRAVO- Tx Supply Current: When Transmitting 30 mA When sleeping 11 uA 18.5 mA BRAVO- Rx Supply Current: When Receiving AC Characteristics Parameter Min Operating Frequency Typical Max 869.5 Operating Temperature -40 Units MHz +85 o C BRAVO- Tx Output Power +13 dBm BRAVO- Tx—Rx FSK Raw RF Data Rate 9.6 Kbps BRAVO- Rx Sensitivity DS-BRAVO-1 -121 PAGE 8 dBm BRAVO Telemetry Module Reader Response It is our intention to provide you with the best documentation possible to ensure successful use of your RF Solutions product. 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