XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF) Module User Guide PRELIMINARY DRAFT XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide Part Number 90001407 Revision P1 Date April 2014 Description Preliminary draft. Disclaimers Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Digi International. Digi provides this document as is, without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. Digi may make improvements and/or changes in this manual or in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this manual at any time. Trademarks and Copyright Digi, Digi International, the Digi logo, and XLR PRO are trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and other countries worldwide. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. 2014 Digi International. All rights reserved. Customer Support If you need assistance, contact technical support:
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tech.support@digi.com PRELIMINARY DRAFT Contents About the XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF) Module XLR PRO RF Module Technical Specifications 5 XLR PRO RF Module Receiver Sensitivity 6 XLR PRO RF Module Pin Signals 6 XLR PRO RF Module Data Rates 9 XLR PRO Certifications FCC (United States) Certification 11 FCC Labeling Requirements 11 FCC Notices 12 FCC Limited Modular Approval 12 FCC-Approved Antennas 12 IC (Industry Canada) Certification 13 IC Labeling Requirements 13 XLR PRO Approved Antennas Omni-Directional Antennas 15 Yagi Antennas 16 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide 3 PRELIMINARY DRAFT 4 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide PRELIMINARY DRAFT About the XLR PRO Radio Frequency
(RF) Module The XLR PRO Application Name is a high performance, industrial grade long-range RF solution using Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) technology to maximize range and significantly increase immunity to interference. XLR PRO Application Name Technical Specifications Specification Description Transmit Power (Software Selectable) 30 dBm (highest power level) Receiver Sensitivity Up to -120 dBm (see XLR PRO RF Module Receiver Sensitivity on page 6) Throughput Data Rate (Software Selectable) TBD RF Data Rate Networking and Security Transmission Modulation Supported Network Topologies Interface Encryption Power Requirements Supply Voltage 9 kbps to 3.1 Mbps Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint, Broadcast repeater Serial CMOS UART and I/O lines 128bit AES 3.8 to 5.5VDC Note Operation below 4.5V may reduce radio transmit power performance and LNA sensitivity. XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide 5 PRELIMINARY DRAFT Specification Receive Current Transmit Current Description 295 mA at 5 V 1.5 A at 5 V Shutdown Mode Power Down 3 A Environmental Operating Temperature Certifications FCC ID IC
-40 C to 70 C MCQ-XLRP (pending) 1846A-XLRP (pending) Hazardous Locations C1D2 (pending) XLR PRO RF Module Receiver Sensitivity Data Rate Receiver Sensitivity (25C)
(dBm) 9 kbps 28 kbps 65 kbps 140 kbps 290 kbps 590 kbps 1.1 Mbps 2.3 Mbps 3.1 Mbps
-120
-119
-116
-113
-109
-106
-104
-100
-98 XLR PRO Application Name Pin Signals Pin #
Name 1 2 3 Reserved Reserved Reserved Description Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect 6 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide PRELIMINARY DRAFT XLR PRO Application Name Pin Signals Description Do not connect Ground Power Supply Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect Power Supply Ground Regulated Output Voltage from VDD_5V. Controlled by nSHUTDOWN. Voltage Supply for the Primary Processor and the I/O Voltages 3.3V_ADJUST Voltage Control of 3.3V_OUT nRESET Reserved Module Reset Do not connect DIO0/AD0/CommBtn GPIO/Analog Input/Commissioning Button Reserved DIO1/AD1 Reserved DIO2/AD2 Reserved DIO1/AD1 Reserved DIO4 Reserved Do not connect GPIO/Analog Input Do not connect GPIO/Analog Input Do not connect GPIO/Analog Input Do not connect GPIO Do not connect DIO5/ASSOC GPIO/Associate Indicator DIO19/SPI_nATTN GPIO/SPI Attention Pin #
Name Reserved GND VDD-5V Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved VDD-5V GND 3.3V_OUT 3.3V_IN 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide 7 PRELIMINARY DRAFT Pin #
Name Description 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 DIO8/nDTR/SLP_RQ GPIO/Pin Sleep Control Line DIO17/SPI_nSSEL GPIO/SPI Slave Select DIO9/ON_nSLEEP GPIO/Module Status Indicator DIO16/SPI_SI GPIO/SPI Slave In VREF Used internally used for programmable secondary processor. For compatibility with other XLR modules, we recommend connecting this pin to the voltage reference if Analog Sampling is desired. Otherwise, connect to GND. DIO15/SPI_SO GPIO/SPI Slave Out DIO10/PWM0/RSSI/DAC0 GPIO/RX Signal Strength Indicator DIO18/SPI_CLK GPIO/SPI Clock DIO11/PWM1/DAC1 GPIO/Pulse Witdh Modulator DIO7/nCTS GPIO/Clear-to-Send Flow Control DIO12/CD/PWM2/ADTRG GPIO/Pulse Width Modulator DIO6/nRTS GND DIO13/DOUT Reserved DIO14/DIN/nConfig GPIO/Request-to-Send Flow Control Ground UART Data out Do not connect UART Data in nSHUTDOWN Module Shutdown GND VDD_5V Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Ground Power Supply Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect 8 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide PRELIMINARY DRAFT XLR PRO Application Name Data Rates XLR PRO Application Name Data Rates RF Baud Rate Setting Raw Data Rate 9605 Mhz BW (Kbps) 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0A 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F 9.380 12.50 28.14 37.52 65.66 87.55 140.7 187.6 290.8 387.7 590.9 787.8 1191 1588 2392 3189 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide 9 PRELIMINARY DRAFT 10 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide PRELIMINARY DRAFT XLR PRO Certifications The XLR PRO radio frequency (RF) module, when used with approved antennas, complies with the FCC and IC certifications detailed in this section. For a list of antennas approved for use with XLR PRO, see XLR PRO Approved Antennas on page 15. FCC (United States) Certification The XLR PRO 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. To operate under Digi International FCC Certification, RF modules/integrators must comply with the following regulations:
1 The system integrator must ensure that the text provided with this device (see FCC-
Required Label Text on page 11) is placed on the outside of the final product and within the final product operation manual. 2 The XLR PRO RF module may be used only with antennas that have been tested and approved for use with this module refer to XLR PRO Approved Antennas on page 15. FCC Labeling Requirements WARNING: The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that FCC labeling requirements are met. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure that displays the text shown in FCC-Required Label Text on page 11. FCC-Required Label Text Contains FCC ID: MCQ-XLRP The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (i.) this device may not cause harmful interference and (ii.) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide 11 PRELIMINARY DRAFT FCC Notices IMPORTANT: The XLR PRO OEM RF Module has been certified by the FCC for use with other products without any further certification (as per FCC section 2.1091). Modifications not expressly approved by Digi International could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. IMPORTANT: The RF module has been certified for remote and base radio applications. If the module will be used for portable applications, the device must undergo SAR testing. 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna, Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, Connect equipment and receiver to outlets on different circuits, or Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Limited Modular Approval This is an RF module approved for Limited Modular use operating as a mobile transmitting device with respect to section 2.1091 and is limited to OEM installation for Mobile and Fixed applications only. During final installation, end-users are prohibited from access to any programming parameters. Professional installation adjustment is required for setting module power and antenna gain to meet EIRP compliance for high gain antenna(s). Final antenna installation and operating configurations of this transmitter including antenna gain and cable loss must not exceed the EIRP of the configuration used for calculating MPE. Grantee (Digi) must coordinate with OEM integrators to ensure the end-users and installers of products operating with the module are provided with operating instructions to satisfy RF exposure requirements. The FCC grant is valid only when the device is sold to OEM integrators. Integrators are instructed to ensure the end-user has no manual instructions to remove, adjust or install the device. FCC-Approved Antennas WARNING: This device has been tested with Reverse Polarity SMA connectors with the antennas listed in XLR PRO Approved Antennas on page 15. When integrated into OEM products, fixed antennas require installation preventing end-users from replacing them with non-approved antennas. Antennas not listed in the XLR PRO Approved Antennas on page 15 must be tested to comply with FCC Section 15.203
(unique antenna connectors) and Section 15.247 (emissions). 12 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide PRELIMINARY DRAFT IC (Industry Canada) Certification WARNING: The FCC requires that all spread spectrum devices operating within the Unlicensed radio frequency bands must limit themselves to a maximum radiated power of 4 Watts EIRP. Failure to observe this limit is a violation of our warranty terms, and shall void the users authority to operate the equipment. This can be stated as follows:
RF power - cable loss + antenna gain <= 36 dBm eirp Fixed Base Station and Mobile Applications Digi RF Modules are pre-FCC approved for use in fixed base station and mobile applications. When the antenna is mounted at least 20cm (8") from nearby persons, the application is considered a mobile application. Portable Applications and SAR Testing If the module will be used at distances closer than 20cm to all persons, the device may be required to undergo SAR testing. Co-location with other transmitting antennas closer than 20cm should be avoided. RF Exposure The following statement must be included as a CAUTION statement in OEM product manuals. CAUTION: This equipment is approved for mobile and base station transmitting devices only. Antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IC (Industry Canada) Certification This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. IC Labeling Requirements Labeling requirements for Industry Canada are similar to those of the FCC. A clearly visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure must display the following text. XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide 13 PRELIMINARY DRAFT IC-Required Text Contains IC:1846A-XLRP The integrator is responsible for its product to comply with IC ICES-003 & FCC Part 15, Sub. B-
Unintentional Radiators. ICES-003 is the same as FCC Part 15 Sub. B and Industry Canada accepts FCC test report or CISPR 22 test report for compliance with ICES-003. Transmitters with Detachable Antennas This radio transmitter (IC: 1846A-XLRP) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed in XLR PRO Approved Antennas on page 15 with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le prsent metteur radio (IC: 1846A-XLRP) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci?dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impdance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. Detachable Antenna Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may operate using only an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. 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.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Conformment la rglementation d'Industrie Canada, le prsent metteur radio peutfonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou infrieur) approuvpour l'metteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillageradiolectrique l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne etson gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dpassepas l'intensit ncessaire l'tablissement d'une communication satisfaisante. 14 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide PRELIMINARY DRAFT XLR PRO Approved Antennas Omni-Directional Antennas Part Number A09-F0 Type OMNI Connector RPN Gain
(dBi) 0.0 Application Fixed Minimum Cable Loss or TX Power Reduction Required in dB 0 A09-F1 A09-F2 A09-F3 A09-F4 A09-F5 A09-F6 A09-F7 A09-F8 A09-W7 A09-F0 A09-F1 A09-F2 A09-F3 A09-F4 A09-F5 A09-F6 A09-F7 A09-F8 A09-M7 A09-W7SM A09-F0TM A09-F1TM A09-F2TM A09-F3TM OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI RPN RPN RPN RPN RPN RPN RPN RPN RPN RPSMA RPSMA RPSMA RPSMA RPSMA RPSMA RPSMA RPSMA RPSMA RPSMAF RPSMA RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC 1.0 2.1 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 7.1 8.1 7.1 0.0 1.0 2.1 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 7.1 8.1 7.2 7.1 0.0 1.0 2.1 3.1 Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 1.1 2.1 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 1.1 2.1 1.2 1.1 0 0 0 0 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide 15 PRELIMINARY DRAFT Part Number A09-F4TM Type OMNI Connector RPTNC Gain
(dBi) 4.1 Application Fixed Minimum Cable Loss or TX Power Reduction Required in dB 0 A09-F5TM A09-F6TM A09-F7TM A09-F8TM A09-W7TM A09-HSM-7 A09-HASM-675 A09-HABMM-P61 A09-HABMM-6-P61 A09-HBMM-P61 A09-HRSM A09-HASM-7 A09-HG A09-HATM A09-HATM-10 A09-H A09-HBMMP61 A09-QBMMP61 A09-QSM-3 A09-QSM-3H A09-QBMM-P61 OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI OMNI Yagi Antennas RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPSMA RPSMA MMCX MMCX MMCX RPSMA RPSMA RPSMA RPTNC RPTNC RPSMA MMCX MMCX RPSMA RPSMA MMCX Max Gain Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed/Mobile Fixed Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile 0 0.1 1.1 2.1 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.1 6.1 7.1 8.1 7.1 3.0 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 8.1 Part Number A09-Y6 A09-Y7 A09-Y8 A09-Y9 A09-Y10 A09-Y11 Type 2-Element Yagi 3-Element Yagi 4-Element Yagi 4-Element Yagi 5-Element Yagi 6-Element Yagi Connector RPN RPN RPN RPN RPN RPN Gain
(dBi) 6.1 7.1 8.1 9.1 10.1 11.1 Application Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Minimum Cable Loss or TX Power Reduction Required in dB 0.1 1.1 2.2 3.1 4.1 5.1 16 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide PRELIMINARY DRAFT Part Number A09-Y12 A09-Y13 A09-Y14 A09-Y14 A09-Y15 A09-Y15 A09-Y6TM A09-Y7TM A09-Y8TM A09-Y9TM A09-Y10TM A09-Y11TM A09-Y12TM A09-Y13TM A09-Y14TM A09-Y14TM A09-Y15TM A09-Y15TM Type 7-Element Yagi 9-Element Yagi 10-Element Yagi 12-Element Yagi 13-Element Yagi 15-Element Yagi 2-Element Yagi 3-Element Yagi 4-Element Yagi 4-Element Yagi 5-Element Yagi 6-Element Yagi 7-Element Yagi 9-Element Yagi 10-Element Yagi 12-Element Yagi 13-Element Yagi 15-Element Yagi Yagi Antennas Connector RPN Gain
(dBi) 12.1 Application Fixed/Mobile Minimum Cable Loss or TX Power Reduction Required in dB 6.1 RPN RPN RPN RPN RPN RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC RPTNC Max Gain 13.1 14.1 14.1 15.1 15.1 6.1 7.1 8.1 9.1 10.1 11.1 12.1 13.1 14.1 14.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile Fixed/Mobile 7.1 8.1 8.1 9.1 9.1 0.1 1.1 2.1 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 7.1 8.1 8.1 9.1 9.1 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide 17 PRELIMINARY DRAFT 18 XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide PRELIMINARY DRAFT XLR PRO Radio Frequency Module User Guide 19 PRELIMINARY DRAFT Digi International. All rights reserved Part Number 90001407 A PRELIMINARY DRAFT