X24-019PKC-UA Digi International/Maxstream, X24-019PKC-UA Datasheet

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... Lindon, UT 84042 Phone: (801) 765-9885 Fax: (801) 765-9895 rf-xperts@maxstream.net www.maxstream.net (live chat support) X09-001PK…-U… X24-009PK…-U... X09-009PK…-U… X24-019PK…-U… X09-019PK…-U… XH9-001PK…-U... XH9-009PK…-U… XH9-019PK…-U… M100074 2006.02.27 ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  © 2006 MaxStream, Inc. All rights reserved No part of the contents of this manual may be transmitted or reproduced  in any form or by any means without the written permission of  MaxStream, Inc.   XStream™ and XStream‐PKG‐U™ are trademarks of MaxStream, Inc.      Technical Support: Phone: (801) 765-9885 Live Chat: www.maxstream.net E-Mail: rf-xperts@maxstream.net    © 2006 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential and Proprietary  ii  ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  Contents  1. XStream USB RF Modem 1.1. Features 4 1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance 1.2. Product Overview 5 1.2.1. Specifications 5 1.3. XStream-PKG-U Interface 6 1.3.1. Front and Back Views 1.4. Pin Signals 7 1.4.1. Power Options 7 1.5. Mechanical Drawing ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  1. XStream USB RF Modem  The XStream-PKG-U USB RF Modem provides long range data communications and advanced networking for OEMs and embedded system integrators. Out-of-box, the modem is equipped to sustain long range wireless links between devices. Simply enter serial data into ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  1.2. Product Overview The XStream-PKG-U RF Modem comes configured to provide immediate wireless links between devices; however, the RF modem can be configured for additional functionality through the use of a simple AT command interface [Refer to the Command ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  1.3. External Interface 1.3.1. Front and Back Views Figure 1‐01. Front View  1‐01c. USB Port  1‐01d. Power  1‐01b.     Connector*  RSSI LEDs  1‐01a. I/O & Power LEDs   * NOTE: Disconnect the USB cable before connecting or removing power from the Power Connector [1-01d]. This port does not require power unless ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  1.4. Pin Signals Figure 1‐03. Pins on the USB connector  Table 1‐02. USB Signals and their implementations on the XStream‐PKG‐U RF Modem  USB Pin 1.4.1. Power Options Two power options are available to the XStream-PKG-U RF Modem: • Bus-powered Mode – The RF modem powers itself directly from the USB ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  2. RF Modem Operation  2.1. Driver Installations The XStream-PKG-U RF Modem is a stand-alone unit that can interface through a host device USB port. In order to interface through the USB port of a PC, OS-specific drivers must be installed. The ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  2.2. Modes of Operation An on-board RF module enables the XStream-PKG-U RF Modem to send and receive data over- the-air. The RF module operates in five modes. Figure 2‐01. RF Modem Modes of Operation  The RF modem can only be in one mode at ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  RF Packet The RF packet is the sequence of data used for communicating information between MaxStream Modems Packet consists Initializer and RF Data. Figure 2‐03. RF Packet Components  * When streaming multiple RF packets, the RF Initializer is only sent in front of the first packet.  RF Initializer An RF initializer is sent each ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  2.2.3. Receive Mode If a modem detects RF data while operating in Idle Mode, the modem transitions into Receive Mode to start receiving RF packets. Figure 2‐05. Reception of RF Data     After a packet is received, the modem checks the CRC (cyclic ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  Pin Sleep ( Pin Sleep requires the least amount of power. In order to achieve this state, DI3 (SLEEP) pin must be asserted (high). The modem remains in Pin Sleep until the DI3 pin is de-asserted. After ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  Cyclic Scanning. Each RF transmission consists Initializer and payload. The wake-up initializer contains initialization information and all receiving modems must wake during the wake-up initializer portion of data transmission in order to be synchronized with the ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  2.2.5. Command Mode To modify or read RF modem parameters, the RF modem must first enter into Command Mode - a state in which incoming characters are interpreted as commands and parameters. Two command types are available for programming ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  Binary Command Mode Sending and receiving parameter values using binary commands is the fastest way to change operating parameters of the XStream RF Modem. Binary commands are used most often to sample signal strength (RS parameter) and/or error counts; ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  3. RF Modem Configuration  For information about entering and exiting AT and Binary Command Modes, refer to the Command Mode section [p14]. 3.1. Programming Examples 3.1.1. AT Commands MaxStream has provided X-CTU software for programming the modem using an extensive list ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  EXAMPLE: Restore RF Modem Defaults using the Terminal tab The following steps show how to read currently stored modem parameter values; then restore the modem parameters to their factory-default states. Method 1 (One line per command) Issue AT Command ...

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... Echo On ER 0x0F (15d) Receive Error Count. FH 0x0D (13d) Force Wake-up Initializer FL 0x07 (7d) Software Flow Control FT v 4.27B* 0x24 (36d) Flow Control Threshold GD 0x10 (16d) Receive Good Count HP 0x11 (17d) Hopping Channel HT 0x03 (3d) Time before Wake-up Initializer ID v 4.2B* ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  3.3. Command Descriptions Commands in this section are listed alphabetically. Command categories are designated between the “< >” symbols that follow each command title. XStream Modems expect numerical values in hexadecimal and HEX values are designated by a “0x” ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  BT (Guard Time Before) Command <Command Mode Options> BT Command is used to set the DI pin silence time that must precede the command sequence character (CC Command) of the AT Command Mode Sequence. Refer to the AT Command ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  CT (Command Mode Timeout) Command <Command Mode Options> CT Command sets the amount of time before AT Command Mode terminates automatically. After a CT time of inactivity, the modem exits AT Command Mode and returns to Idle Mode. AT ...

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... Binary Command: 0x07 (7 decimal) Parameter Range: 0 – which regulates when Default Parameter Value: 0 Number of bytes returned Command: ATFT Binary Command: 0x24 (36 decimal) is de-asserted or the XOFF Parameter Range: 0 – (Receiving modem DO buffer size minus 0x11 bytes) Default Parameter Value: Receiving modem DO Buffer size minus 0x11 Number of bytes returned: 2 Minimum Firmware Version Required: 4 ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  HT (Time before Wake-up Initializer) Command <Sleep (Low Power)> If any modems within range are running in a “Cyclic Sleep” setting, a wake-up initializer must be used by the transmitting modem for sleeping modems to remain awake [refer to ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  MK (Address Mask) Command <Networking> MK Command is used to set/read the Address Mask. All data packets contain the Destination Address of the transmitting modem. When an RF data packet is received, the transmitter’s Destination Address is logically “ANDed” ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  PW (Pin Wake-up) Command <Sleep (Low Power)> Under normal operation, a modem in Cyclic Sleep Mode cycles from an active state to a low-power state at regular intervals until data is ready to be received. If the PW Parameter ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  RP (RSSI PWM Timer) Command <Diagnostics> RP Command is used to enable a PWM (“Pulse Width Modulation”) output on the Config pin which is calibrated to show the level the received RF signal is above the sensitivity level of ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  RT (DI2 Configuration) Command <Serial Interfacing> RT command is used to dictate the behavior of the DI2/ Command must be issued to enable control or binary programming. SB (Stop Bits) Command SB Command is used to set/read the number ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  SM (Sleep Mode) Command <Sleep Mode (Low Power)> SM Command is used to adjust Sleep Mode settings. By default, Sleep Mode is disabled and the modem remains continually active. SM Command allows the modem to run in a lower-power ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  SY Command allows the modems to remove this information from the RF Initializer after the initial synchronization. For example, changing the SY Parameter to 0x14 (20 decimal) allows all modems to remain in sync for 2 seconds after the ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  Appendix A:  Agency Certifications  FCC Certification The XStream RF Modem complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. Compliance with the labeling requirements, FCC notices and antenna usage guidelines is required. To fulfill the FCC Certification requirements, the OEM must ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  OEM Labeling Requirements Label Warning WARNING Figure A‐01. Required FCC Label for OEM products containing 9XStream (900 MHz) RF Modem  Contains FCC ID: OUR9XSTREAM The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: accept any interference received, including interference that may ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  FCC Approved Antennas Table A‐01. Antennas approved for use with 9XStream (900 MHz) RF Modems.  Manufacturer Part Number * * * * MaxStream A09- MaxStream A09-Y11 (FCC pending) MaxStream A09-F2 MaxStream A09-F5 MaxStream A09- MaxStream A09-M7 MaxStream A09-H MaxStream A09-HBMM-P5I MaxStream ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  European Compliance (2.4 GHz only) The 24XStream has been certified for use in several European countries. For a complete list, refer to http://www.maxstream.net. If the 24XStream modems are incorporated into a product, the manufacturer must ensure compliance of the ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  Notifications and Required Information Since the 2.4 GHz band is not harmonized throughout Europe, a notification must be sent to each country prior to shipping product according to Article 6.4 of the R&TTE Directive. A list of national contacts ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  Appendix B:  Additional Information  1-Year Warranty XStream RF Modems from MaxStream, Inc. (the ʺProductʺ) are warranted against defects in materials  and workmanship under normal use, for a period of 1‐year from the date of purchase. In the event of  a product failure due to materials or workmanship, MaxStream will repair or replace the defective  product. For warranty service, return the defective product to MaxStream, shipping prepaid, for  prompt repair or replacement.  The foregoing sets forth the full extent of MaxStreamʹs warranties regarding the Product. Repair or  replacement at MaxStreamʹs option is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU  OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND MAXSTREAM SPECIFICALLY  DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MAXSTREAM, ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR  DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE,  LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS, OR  OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE  OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY  LAW. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR  CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THEREFOR, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY  IN ALL CASES. This warranty provides specific legal rights. Other rights which vary from state to  state may also apply.  Ordering Information Figure B‐01.  MaxStream RF Modem Part Numbers Key     © 2006 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential and Proprietary  35  ...

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XStream‐PKG‐U™ USB RF Modem – Product Manual v4.2B5 [2006.02.27]  Contact MaxStream Free and unlimited technical support is included with every MaxStream Radio Modem sold. Please use the following resources for additional support: Documentation: Technical Support: MaxStream office hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm [U.S. Mountain Standard Time] ...