9XTend‐PKG‐R™RS‐232/485RFModem–ProductManualv1.2.4
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1.2. Product Overview
The XTend-PKG-R RF Modem comes configured to provide immediate long range wireless links
between devices. The RF modem can be configured for additional functionality through the use of
standard AT and binary commands [Refer to the Command Mode [p18] & Modem Configuration
[p20] sections for programming options].
1.2.1. Specifications
Table1‐01. XTend‐PKG‐RRS‐232/485RFModemSpecifications
XTend-PKG-R 900 MHz RF Modem Specifications
Performance @ 9600 bps Throughput Data Rate @ 115200 bps Throughput Data Rate
Transmit Power Output 1 mW - 1 W (software selectable) 1 mW - 1 W (software selectable)
Indoor/Urban Range Up to 3000’ (900 m) Up to 1500’ (450 m)
Outdoor
RF line-of-sight Range Up to 14 miles (22 km) w/ dipole antenna
Up to 40 miles (64 km) w/ high-gain antenna Up to 7 miles (11 km) w/ dipole antenna
Up to 20 miles (32 km) w/ high-gain antenna
Interface Data Rate
(selectable using BD Command) 1200 - 230400 bps 1200 - 230400 bps
RF Data Rate 10000 bps 125000 bps
Receiver Sensitivity -110 dBm -100 dBm
Power Requirements (refer also to Table 1-02 below)
Receive Current 110 mA 110 mA
16 sec cyclic sleep (SM=8) 20 mA 19 mA
8 sec cyclic sleep (SM=7) 21 mA 19 mA
4 sec cyclic sleep (SM=6) 24 mA 20 mA
2 sec cyclic sleep (SM=5) 30 mA 22 mA
Idle
Currents
1 sec cyclic sleep (SM=4) 39 mA 25 mA
Pin Sleep Power Down 17 mA 17 mA
Serial Port Sleep Power Down 45 mA 45 mA
Networking & Security
Frequency 902-928 MHz ISM Band
RF Transmission FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
Modulation FSK (Frequency Shift Keying)
Supported Network Topologies Peer-to-Peer, Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint & Multidrop
Channel Capacity 10 hop sequences share 50 frequencies
Encryption 256-bit AES Encryption – Refer to KY Command [p29] to implement
Physical Properties
Size 2.750” x 5.500” x 1.125” (6.99cm x 13.97” x 2.86cm)
Weight 7.1 oz. (200g)
Serial Connector DB-9
Operating Temperature -40 to 85º C (industrial)
Antenna
Connector RPSMA (Reverse-polarity SMA)
Type ½ wave dipole whip, 6.75” (17.15 cm), 2.1 dBi Gain
Impedance 50 ohms unbalanced
Certifications (visit www.maxstream.net for complete list)
FCC Part 15.247 OUR-9XTEND
Industry Canada (IC) 4214A-9XTEND
Table1‐02. XTendRFModemSpecifications–Relativetouser‐selectedTXPowerOutput
Power Requirements (TX currents relative to each TX Power Output option)
Transmit Power Output 1 mW 10 mW 100 mW 500 mW 1 W
Transmit Current @9600 baud
(9 VDC supply voltage, typical) 110 mA 145 mA 250 mA 510 mA 900 mA
Transmit Current @115K baud
(9 VDC supply voltage, typical) 110 mA 140 mA 245 mA 500 mA 800 mA
