User's Manual

Contents
XTend™RFModule–ProductManual
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1. XTend RF Module 4
Key Features 4
Worldwide Acceptance 4
Specifications 5
Pin Signals 6
Electrical Characteristic 7
Timing Specifications 7
Mechanical Drawings 9
2. RF Module Operation 10
Serial Communications 10
UART Data Flow 10
Flow Control 11
Transparent Operation 12
API Operation 12
DigiMesh Operation 12
Modes of Operation 13
Idle Mode 13
Transmit Mode 13
Receive Mode 14
Shutdown Mode 15
Sleep Mode 15
Command Mode 17
3. RF Module Configuration 20
Programming Examples 20
AT Commands 20
Binary Commands 20
Command Reference Table 21
Command Descriptions 23
API Operation 41
API Frame Specifications 41
API Types 42
4. RF Communication Modes 44
Addressing 45
Address Recognition 45
Basic Communications 46
Streaming Mode (Default) 46
Multi-transmit Mode 47
Repeater Mode 48
Polling Mode (Basic) 51
Acknowledged Communications 52
Acknowledged Mode 52
Polling Mode (Acknowledged) 53
5. Appendix A: Agency Certifications 55
FCC (United States) Certification 55
Integrator Labeling Requirements 55
FCC Notices 55
Limited Modular Approval 56
FCC-approved Antennas 56
IC (Industry Canada) Certification 59
Labeling Requirements 59
Transmitters for Detachable Antennas 59
Detachable Antennas 60
C-TICK (Australia) Certification 60
Power Requirements 60
6. Appendix B: Development Guide 61
Development Kit Contents 61
Interfacing Hardware 61
XTIB-R RS-232/485 Interface Board 62
Automatic DIP Switch Configurations 63
Adapters 64
Interfacing Protocols 66
RS-232 Operation 66
RS-485 (2-wire) Operation 68
RS-485 (4-wire) & RS-422 Operation 69
X-CTU Software 71
Installation 71
Serial Communications Software 71
7. Appendix C: Additional Information 72
1-Year Warranty 72
Contact Digi 73