XT09-SI Digi International/Maxstream, XT09-SI Datasheet

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XTend™ RF Module Firmware versions supported in this manual: Standard firmware: 2x6x DigiMesh firmware: 8x2x (see Chapter 5) Digi International Inc. 11001 Bren Road East Minnetonka, MN 55343 877 912-3444 or 952 912-3444 http://www.digi.com 90000958_B 2010.06.30 ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x © 2010 Digi International, Inc. All rights reserved The contents of this manual may not be transmitted or reproduced in any form or  by any means without the written permission of Digi International, Inc.. XTend™ is a trademark of Digi International, Inc. AES Encryption Source Code © 2010 Dr. Brian Gladman, Worcester, UK. All rights reserved. Conditions:  ‐ Distributions of AES source code include the above copyright notice, this list of  conditions and disclaimer. ‐ Distributions in binary form include the above copyright notice, this list of con‐ ditions and disclaimer in the documentation and/or other associated materials. ‐ The copyright holderʹs name is not used to endorse products built using this  software without specific written permission. Alternatively, provided that this notice is retained in full, this product may be dis‐ tributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL), in which case  the provisions of the GPL apply INSTEAD OF those given above. Disclaimer ‐ This AES software is provided ʹas isʹ with no explicit or implied war‐ ranties in respect of its properties, including, but not limited to, correctness and/or  fitness for purpose. Technical Support:  © 2010 Digi International, Inc.  Phone: (801) 765‐9885 Live Chat: www.digi.com E‐support: http://www.digi.com/support/eservice/eservicelogin.jsp       ii ...

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XTend™ RF Module – Product Manual v2.x6x  Contents 1. XTend RF Module Key Features 4 Worldwide Acceptance 4 Specifications 5 Pin Signals 6 Electrical Characteristic 7 Timing Specifications 7 Mechanical Drawings Module Operation Serial Communications 9 UART Data Flow 9 Flow Control 10 ...

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The XTend RF Module was engineered to provide customers with an easy-to-use RF solution that provides reliable delivery of critical data between remote devices. The module transfers a standard asynchronous serial data stream, operates within the ISM 900 MHz ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Specifications Table 1‐01. XTend RF Module XTend 900 MHz RF Module Specifications Performance Transmit Power Output (software selectable using PL command) Indoor/Urban Range Outdoor RF line-of-sight Range Interface Data Rate (software selectable using BD command) Throughput Data Rate (software selectable using BR ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Pin Signals Figure 1‐01. XTend RF Module Pin Numbers   Table 1‐03. Pin Signal Descriptions (Low‐asserted signals distinguished with a horizontal line over signal name.) Pin Mnemonic I/O Number 1 GND - 2 VCC I GPO2 / LED 4 TX_PWR SHDN I 8 GPI2 / SLEEP ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Electrical Characteristic Figure 1‐02. System Block Diagram  Basic RF Link between Hosts The data flow sequence is initiated when the first byte of data is received in the DI Buffer of the transmitting module (XTend RF Module A). As long as XTend RF Module A is ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Table 1‐05. DC Characteristics (Vcc = 2.8 ‐ 5.5 VDC) Symbol V V Figure 1‐04. Input Thresholds vs. Supply Voltage Mechanical Drawings Figure 1‐05. Mechanical drawings of the XTend RF Module (w/RPSMA Connector)  Figure 1‐06. Mechanical drawings of the XTend RF Module (w/MMCX Connector)  © 2010 Digi Internatonal, Inc. Parameter Output Low Voltage OL Output High Voltage OH Input thresholds vs. supply voltage 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 Vcc ...

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WARNING: When operating at 1 Watt power output, observe a minimum separation distance of 2' (0.6m) between modules. Transmitting in close proximity of other modules can damage module front ends. Serial Communications The XTend RF Modules interface to a ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Flow Control Figure 2‐03. Internal Data Flow Diagram (The five most commonly‐used pin signals shown) DI (Data In) Buffer and Flow Control When serial data enters the module through the DI pin (pin 5), the data is stored in the DI Buffer until it can be processed. When the RB ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Transparent Operation By default, XTend RF Modules operate in Transparent Mode. The modules act as a serial line replacement - all UART data received through the DI pin is queued up for RF transmission. When RF data is received, ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Modes of Operation XTend RF Modules operate in six modes. Figure 2‐04. XTend RF Module Modes of Operation Idle Mode When not receiving or transmitting data, the RF module is in Idle Mode. The module shifts into the other modes of operation under the following ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Channel initialization is the process of sending an RF initializer that synchronizes receiving mod- ules with the transmitting module. During channel initialization, incoming serial data accumulates in the DI buffer. RF data, which includes the payload data, follows the ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Figure 2‐07. Receive Mode Data Flow * Refer to the ‘Address Recognition’ sec‐ tion for more information regarding  address recognition. The module returns to Idle Mode when valid RF data is no longer detected or after an error is detected in the received RF data. If serial data is stored in the DI buf- ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x In order to enter Sleep Mode, one of the following conditions must be met (in addition to the mod- ule having a non-zero SM parameter value): 1. The module is idle (no data transmission or reception) for the amount ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x The period of time the module sleeps is determined by ST (Time before Sleep) Command. Once a character is received through the DI pin, the module returns to Idle Mode and is fully operational. Cyclic Sleep (SM = 4-8) ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x AT Command Mode To Enter AT Command Mode: 1. Send the 3-character command sequence "+++" and observe guard times before and after the command characters. [refer to ‘Default AT Command Mode Sequence’ below.] The ‘Ter- minal’ tab (or other ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x • After sending serial data, is there a minimum time delay before CMD can be asserted? • time delay required after CMD is de-asserted before payload data can be sent? • How does one discern between live ...

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Programming Examples Refer to the ‘Command Mode’ section [p17] for information regarding entrance into Command Mode, sending AT commands and exiting Command Mode. Refer to the ‘X-CTU’ section [p79] of the ‘Development Guide’ for more information regarding Digi’s configuration ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Command Reference Table XTend Commands (The RF modules expect numerical values in hexadecimal. Hexadecimal values are desig‐ nated by a “0x” prefix. Decimal equivalents are designated by a “d” suffix.) AT  Binary  AT Command Name Command Command %V 0x3B (59d) Board Voltage AM 0x40 (64d) Auto-set MY AP v2.x20* -- API Enable AT 0x05 (5d) Guard Time After BD 0x15 (21d) Interface ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x XTend Commands (The RF modules expect numerical values in hexadecimal. Hexadecimal values are desig‐ nated by a “0x” prefix. Decimal equivalents are designated by a “d” suffix.) AT  Binary  AT Command Name Command Command PK 0x29 (41d) Maximum RF Packet Size PL 0x3A (58d) TX Power Level PW 0x1D (29d) Pin Wake-up RB 0x20 (32d) Packetization Threshold RC -- Ambient Power - ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Command Descriptions Commands in this section are listed alphabetically. Command categories are designated between the "< >" symbols that follow each command title. By default, XTend RF Modules expect numerical values in hexadecimal since the default value of the ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x BD (Interface Data Rate) Command <Serial Interfacing> The BD command is used to set and read the serial interface data rate (baud rate) used between the RF module and host. This parameter determines the rate at which serial data ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x BT (Guard Time Before) Command <AT Command Mode Options> BT Command is used to set the DI pin silence time that must pre- cede the command sequence character (CC com- mand) of the AT Command Mode sequence. Refer to ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x CN (Exit AT Command Mode) Command <Command Mode Options> The CN command is used to explicitly exit the module from AT Com- mand Mode. CS (GPO1 Configuration) Command <Serial Interfacing> CS Command is used to select the behavior of ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x DT (Destination Address) Command <Networking & Security> DT Command is used to set/read the networking address module. The modules utilize three filtration layers: Vendor ID Number (ATID), Channel (ATHP), and Destina- tion Address (ATDT). The DT ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x FL (Software Flow Control) Command <Serial Interfacing> The FL command is used to configure software flow control. Hardware flow control is implemented with the modual as the GP01 pin (CTS pin of the RF module), which regu- lates when ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x ping sequence. Different channels can be used to prevent modules in one network from listening to transmissions of another. HT (Time before Wake-up Initializer) Command <Sleep (Low Power)> The HT command is used to set/read the time of inactivity ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x from a module without a key, but the output will be meaningless. Because CBC mode is utilized, repetitive data appears differently in different transmissions due to the randomly-generated IV. NOTE: For international (non-U.S.) variants of XTend modules, the encryption ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x packet to be received and sent out the RX module's DO (Data Out) pin. If the "ANDed" value does not match the Destination Address or Address Mask of the RX module, the packet is discarded. Sniffer Mode (when MK ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x PB (Polling Begin Address) Command <Networking & Security> PB command is used to set/read the module’s Polling Begin Address - the first address polled Polling Mode is enabled. Polling Operations: The ‘Polling Base’ ( cycles through a ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Changes to the PK parameter may have a secondary effect on the RB (Packetization Threshold) parameter. RB must always be less than or equal to PK changed to a value that is less than the current ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x RC (Ambient Power - Single Channel) Command <Diagnostics> The RC command is used to exam- ine and report the power level on a given channel. Sample output:-78 dBm [when -78 RE (Restore Defaults) Command <Diagnostics> ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x RO (Packetization Timeout) Command <Serial Interfacing> The RO command is used to set/read the Packetization Timeout setting. RF transmission begins when data is in the DI buffer and either of the following criteria are met: • RO character times ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x RR (Retries) Command <Networking & Security> The RR command is used to set/read the maximum number of retries sent for a given RF packet. When RR Command is enabled (RR>0), RF packet retries and ACKs (acknowledgements) are enabled. Exceptions: ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x SM (Sleep Mode) Command <Sleep Mode (Low Power)> The SM Command is used to set/read the RF module's Sleep Mode set- tings that configure the module to run in states that require minimal power consumption. For more information regarding ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x TR (Transmit Error Count) Command <Diagnostics> The TR command is used to report the number of retransmit failures. This number is incremented each time a packet is not acknowl- edged within the number of retransmits specified by the RR ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x WA (Active Warning Numbers) Command <Diagnostics> The WA command reports the warning numbers of all active warnings - one warning number per line. No further information is shown and warning counts are not reset. Sample Output (indicates warnings 1 ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x API Operation By default, XTend RF Modules act as a serial line replacement (Transparent Operation) - all UART data received through the DI pin is queued up for RF transmission. When the module receives an RF packet, the data ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Data bytes that need to be escaped: • 0x7E – Frame Delimiter • 0x7D – Escape • 0x11 – XON • 0x13 – XOFF Example - Raw UART Data Frame (before escaping interfering bytes):  0x7E 0x00 0x02 0x23 ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x TX (Transmit) Request: 16-bit address API Identifier Value: 0x01 Request message will cause the module to send RF Data Packet. Figure 3‐5. Start Delimiter 0x7E Frame ID (Byte 5) Identifies the UART data frame for ...

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The network configurations covered in this chapter are described in terms of the following: • Network Topology (Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint or Peer-to-Peer) • RF Communication Type (Basic or Acknowledged) • RF Mode (Streaming, Multi-Transmit, Repeater, Acknowledged or Polling) Note: Please ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Addressing Each RF packet contains addressing information that is used to filter incoming RF data. Receiving modules inspect the Hopping Channel (HP parameter), Vendor Identification Number (ID parame- ter) and Destination Address (DT parameter) contained in each RF packet. ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Basic Communications Basic Communications are accomplished through two sub-types: • Broadcast - By default, XTend RF Modules communicate through Broadcast communications and within a peer-to-peer network topology. When any module transmits, all other modules within range will receive the ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Multi-transmit Mode Attributes:Reliable Delivery through forced transmission of every RF packet Every RF packet is sent exactly ( times with no delays between packets Diminished throughput and increased latency Required Parameter Values (TX module): MT (Multi-Transmit) >= ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Repeater Mode Attributes:Low power consumption Minimized interference Each RF packet is tagged with a unique Packet ID (PID). Each repeater will repeat a packet only once (tracked by the PID). Increased latency and decreased throughput  (Latency and throughput ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Repeater Network Configuration A network may consist of End Nodes (EN), End/Repeater Nodes (ERN) and a Base Node (BN). The base node initiates all communications. A repeater network can be configured to operate using Basic Broadcast or Basic Addressed ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Response Packet Delay As a packet propagates through the repeater network, if any node receives the data and generates a quick response, the response needs to be delayed so as not to collide with subsequent retrans- missions of the ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Polling Mode (Basic) NOTE: Polling Mode (Basic) and Polling Mode (Acknowledged) [p53] operate in the same way. The only difference between the two modes is in their means of achieving reliable delivery of data. In Polling Mode (Basic), reliable ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Acknowledged Communications Acknowledged Mode Attributes:Reliable delivery through positive acknowledgements for each packet Throughput, latency and jitter vary depending on the quality of the channel and  the strength of the signal. Required Parameter Values (TX module): RR (Retries) >= ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x The TT parameter (streaming limit) specifies the maximum number of bytes that the TX module will send in one transmission event, which may consist of many packets and retries. If the TT parameter is reached, the TX module will ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Polling Base Configuration: Set the MD (RF Mode) parameter (MD = 3). Set MY (Source Address) parameter (MY = 0). Set the sequential range of Polling Addresses using the PB (Polling Begin Address) and PE (Polling End Address) parameters. ...

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Introduction XTend RF Modules containing firmware version 8020 (or above) now feature DigiMesh™ mesh net- working support. Mesh networking allows messages to be routed through several different nodes to a final destination. The DigiMesh firmware allows system ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Broadcast Addressing Broadcast transmissions will be received and repeated by all nodes in the network. Because ACKs are not used the originating node will send the broadcast four times. Essentially the extra trans- missions become automatic retries without acknowledgments. ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x ATDL <Enter> Address Low) ATDL00001A0D <Enter> ATWR <Enter> ATCN <Enter> Note: When using X-CTU Software to program a module, PC com port settings must match the baud (interface data rate), parity & stop bits parameter settings of the module. ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Network Hops. Set/Read the maximum number of hops expected in a network route. NH This value doesn't limit the number of hops allowed, but it is used to calculate timeouts waiting for network acknowledgements. Network Delay Slots. Set/Read the ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Table 5‐04. Diagnostics AT  AT Command Name Command %V Board Voltage Command Format. Set/Read the format of data entered and displayed for commands. CF Use decimal format unless Hex is forced or preferred. Received Signal Strength. Read the receive ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Table 5‐05. Serial Interfacing AT  AT Command Name Command API Enable. Set/Read the API mode of the AP radio. Interface Data Rate. Set/Read the serial BD interface data rate (baud rate) used between the RF module and host. GPO2 Configuration. ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Packetization Timeout. Set/Read the number of character times with no UART data before a packet is created for RF output RO (assuming UART data was received prior to the idle time ignored and ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x API Operation - with Escape Characters (AP parameter = 2) When this API mode is enabled (AP = 2), the UART data frame structure is defined as follows: Figure 5‐02. UART Data Frame Structure ‐ with escape control characters Escape characters. When sending or receiving a UART data ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x RF Module Status API Identifier: 0x8A RF module status messages are sent from the module in response to specific conditions. Figure 5‐04. RF Module Status Frames TX (Transmit) Request: 64-bit address API Identifier Value: 0x00 A TX Request message will cause the module ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x RX (Receive) Packet: 64-bit address API Identifier Value: 0x80 When the module receives an RF packet sent out the UART using this message type. Figure 5‐07. RX Packet (16‐bit address) Frames © 2010 Digi Internatonal, Inc.      62 ...

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Appendix A: Agency Certifications FCC (United States) Certification The XTend RF Module complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. Compliance with the labeling requirements, FCC notices and antenna usage guidelines is required. In order to operate under Digi’s FCC Certification, ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Limited Modular Approval Power output is conducted at the antenna terminal and can be adjusted from 1 milliwatt to 1 Watt at the integrator level. This module approved for limited modular use operating as a mobile ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Antenna Options (1-watt transmit power output or lower) The antennas in the tables below have been approved for use with this module. Digi does not carry all of these antenna vari- ants. Contact Digi Sales for available antennas. Half‐wave antennas (approved when operating at 1‐watt power output or lower) ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Mag Mount antennas (approved when operating at 1‐watt power output or lower) Part Number Type A09-M0SM Mag Mount A09-M2SM Mag Mount A09-M3SM Mag Mount A09-M5SM Mag Mount A09-M7SM Mag Mount A09-M8SM Mag Mount A09-M0TM Mag Mount A09-M2TM Mag Mount A09-M3TM Mag Mount A09-M5TM Mag Mount A09-M7TM Mag Mount A09-M8TM Mag ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Yagi antennas (approved when operating at 100 mW power output or lower) Part Number A09-Y6 2 Element Yagi A09-Y7 3 Element Yagi A09-Y8 4 Element Yagi A09-Y9 4 Element Yagi A09-Y10 5 Element Yagi A09-Y11 6 Element Yagi A09-Y12 7 Element Yagi A09-Y13 9 Element Yagi A09-Y14 10 Element Yagi ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x a) have a company presence in Australia. b) have a company/distributor/agent in Australia that will sponsor the import of the end product. Contact Digi for questions related to locating a contact in Australia. © 2010 Digi Internatonal, Inc.      68 ...

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... Allows Interface Board to be powered by a 110 Volt AC power supply 2 (not included with international (-INT) development kits) 1 Contains documentation, software and tools needed for RF operation. 1 Familiarizes users with some of the module's most important functions. MD0016 Part Number XT09-SI XT09-MI A09-HASM-675 A09-HABMM-P5I XTIB-R JD2D3-CDS-6F JD2D3-CDL-A JD2D2-CDN-A ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x XTIB-R RS-232/485 Interface Board Figure B‐01. Front View B‐01c. DB‐9 Serial Port B‐01d RSSI LEDs B‐01b. I/O & Power LEDs B‐01e. Power Connector B‐01a. Config Switch Figure B‐02. Back View B‐02a. DIP Switch Figure B‐03. DIP Switch Settings of the XTIB‐R (RS‐232/485) Interface Board © 2010 Digi Internatonal, Inc. B-01a. Config (Configuration) Switch The Config Switch provides an alternate method for entering into Command Mode. ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Automatic DIP Switch Configurations Each time the module assembly is powered-on, AT commands are sent to the on-board RF module as dictated by the positions of the DIP switches. DIP switch configurations are sent automatically during the power-on sequence ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Adapters The development kit includes several adapters that facilitate the following functions: • Performing Range Tests • Testing Cables • Connecting to other RS-232 DCE and DTE devices • Connecting to terminal blocks or RJ-45 (for RS-485/422 devices) NULL ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Male DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter Part Number: JD2D2-CDN-A (Yellow) This adapter facilitates adapting the DB-9 Connector of the Digi Interface Board to a CAT5 cable (male DB9 to female RJ45). Refer to the ‘RS-485 (4-wire) & RS-422 Operation’ sections ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Interfacing Protocols The XTend Module Assembly (XTend RF Module mounted to the XTIB-R Interface Board) supports the following interfacing protocols: • RS-232 • RS-485 (2-wire) Half-Duplex • RS-485 (4-wire) and RS-422 RS-232 Operation DIP Switch Settings and Serial Port ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Wiring Diagrams Figure B‐13.  DTE Device (RS‐232, male DB‐9 connector) wired to a DCE Module Assembly (female DB‐9)   Figure B‐14.  DCE Module Assembly (female DB‐9 connector) wired to a DCE Device (RS‐232, male DB‐9)   Sample Wireless Connection: DTE <--> DCE Figure B‐15.  Typical wireless link between DTE and DCE devices © 2010 Digi Internatonal, Inc. DCE <--> DCE      75 ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x RS-485 (2-wire) Operation When operating within the RS-485 protocols, all communications are half-duplex. DIP Switch Settings and Serial Port Connections Figure B‐16. RS‐485 (2‐wire) Half‐duplex  DIP Switch Settings Figure B‐18. RS‐485 (2‐wire) w/ Termination (optional) Termination is the 120  resistor between T+ and T‐.  DIP Switch settings are read and applied only while powering‐on. Note: Refer to Figures B-09 and B-10 for RJ-45 connector pin ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x RS-485 (4-wire) & RS-422 Operation DIP Switch Settings and Serial Port Connections Figure B‐20. RS‐485 (4‐wire) & RS‐422  DIP Switch Settings Figure B‐22. RS‐485 (4‐wire)& RS‐422 w/ Termination (optional) Termination is the 120  resistor between T+ and T‐.  DIP Switch settings are read and applied only while powering‐on. Note: Refer to Figures B-09 and B-10 for RJ-45 connector pin designations used in  RS-485/422 environments. Table B‐06. RS‐485/422 (4‐wire) Signals and their implementations on the XTend Module Assembly ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Wiring Diagrams Figure B‐23.  XTend Module Assembly in an RS‐485 (4‐wire) environment Figure B‐24.  XTend Module Assembly in an RS‐422 environment RS-485/422 Connection Guidelines The RS-485/422 protocol provides a solution for wired communications that can tolerate high noise and push signals over long cable lengths. RS-485/422 signals can communicate as far as 4000 feet (1200 m). ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x X-CTU Software X-CTU is a Digi-provided software program used to interface with and configure Digi RF Modules. The software application is organized into the following four tabs: • PC Settings tab - Setup PC serial ports for interfacing with ...

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Appendix C: Additional Information 1-Year Warranty WARRANTY PERIOD: Digi warranties hardware Product for a period of one (1) year. WARRANTY PROCEDURE: Upon return of the hardware Product Digi will, at its option, repair or replace Product at no additional charge, freight prepaid, except ...

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XTend™ RF Module ‐ Product Manual v2.x6x Contact Digi For the best in wireless data solutions and support, please use the following resources: Documentation: Technical Support: Office hours are 8: 5:00 pm [U.S. Mountain Standard Time] © 2010 Digi Internatonal, Inc. www.digi.com/support Phone. (866) 765-9885 toll-free U.S.A. & ...