PROFLEX02 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE Last updated Wednesday, December 08, 2010 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Confirm the data is current by downloading the latest revision from www.lsr.com. 330-0003-R2.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Purpose & Scope ....................................................................................................................... 3 Audience ....................................................................................................................................
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose & Scope The purpose of this document is to provide details regarding the use of the ProFLEX02 transceiver module with the host. This document describes the electrical and wiring considerations when interfacing the ProFLEX02 module with a host board. 1.2 Audience This document is intended to be read by engineers and technical management. A general knowledge of common engineering practices is assumed. 1.3 1.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 2 Module Application Circuits 2.1 CAD Symbols PADS CAD symbols for schematic and PCB can be downloaded from the LSR website www.lsr.com. 2.2 Recommended Application Connections Figure 1 shows the minimum circuit connections required for the ProFLEX01 module, when programming/debugging with the MSP-FET430UIF USB debugging interface. The LEDs and USER buttons are needed for Ping Pong Range Test built into the LSR firmware.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 2.3 Setting Compliance Limits When Using Host Software To maintain compliance with FCC band edge spectrum limits the output power must be reduced on some channels. Refer to Table 2 below for setting up the proper compliance limits.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 3 Antenna Options and PCB Footprint 3.1 Footprint Overview The footprint design on the carrier board will depend on the carrier board requirements, desire for compatibility with other ModFLEX series modules, and the desired antenna. Figure 2 Footprint Overview The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Confirm the data is current by downloading the latest revision from www.lsr.com. 330-0003-R2.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 3.2 U.FL Connector 3.2.1 Module Footprint If using the U.FL connector with an external antenna, you do not need to hang the module off the end of the carrier board or have a cut out in the carrier board. However if concerned with compatibility with other LSR ModFLEX modules see section 3.4 for more information. Figure 3 Module footprint without F-Antenna The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 3.2.2 Removal of U.FL connector Care should be taken when mating or un-mating the U.FL plug from its receptacle as they are designed (by the manufacturer Hirose) for a maximum of 30 cycles (in practice probably anything more than five cycles is too much). The outer shell of the mating plug can bend or deform easily and not make good electrical contact, thus degrading RF performance - sometimes significantly. Figure 4 U.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE To disconnect connectors, insert the end portion of the extraction tool under the connector flanges and pull off vertically, in the direction of the connector mating axis. Figure 6 Using extraction tool The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Confirm the data is current by downloading the latest revision from www.lsr.com. 330-0003-R2.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 3.3 Carrier Board Alignment Holes The ModFLEX modules have two 0.032” diameter non-plated holes in the PCB that can be used to align the module to the carrier board. When designing the carrier board it is recommended to include two matching alignment holes with copper pads surrounding the holes on the bottom side of the board.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 3.3.1 Constructing an alignment fixture Any carrier board can be made into an alignment fixture. When using the carrier board as an alignment fixture the alignment pins can be soldered to the bare carrier board to prevent them from falling out. Then by adding standoffs to the bare carrier board you have created an alignment fixture.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE Figure 10 Placing target carrier board Step 3: Drop the ModFLEX module onto the carrier board through the alignment pins and solder the module to the carrier board. Figure 11 Placing target module The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Confirm the data is current by downloading the latest revision from www.lsr.com. 330-0003-R2.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 3.4 Compatibility Not all ModFLEX modules have the same antenna options. To use the modules interchangeably on a carrier board, the designs outlined below must be employed. Option 1: The carrier board should be designed so the module overhangs the edge of the board 0.23” as pictured below. Figure 12 Option 2: Design an opening in the carrier board. A minimum opening is shown below.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 4 Agency Statements 4.1 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 4.2 Industry Canada Statements Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 4.4 End Product Labeling The ProFLEX01 Module is labeled with its own FCC ID and IC Certification Number. If the FCC ID and IC Certification Number are not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module.
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODULE USER’S GUIDE 5 Contacting LS Research Headquarters LS Research, LLC W66 N220 Commerce Court Cedarburg, WI 53012-2636 USA Tel: 1(262) 375-4400 Fax: 1(262) 375-4248 Website www.lsr.com Technical Support support@lsr.com Sales Contact sales@lsr.com The information in this document is provided in connection with LS Research (hereafter referred to as “LSR”) products.
