www.AKCP.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual LORA RF Transceiver Module Copyright 2020, AKCP Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 3. Applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 4. Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................................................................... 4 5. Peripheral Schematics ...................................................................................................................................... 5 6. Pin definition .................................................................................................................................................... 5 7. Communications Interface ............................................................................................................................. 6 8. Package information ......................................................................................................................................... 6 a. Mechanical dimensions (Unit:mm)............................................................................................................. 6 b. Recommended PCB Land Pattern (Unit:mm) .............................................................................................. 7 9. Antenna and Signal ........................................................................................................................................... 8 a. U.FL antenna ............................................................................................................................................. 8 b. External PCB trace to Connector guidelines................................................................................................ 8 c. Signal performances .................................................................................................................................. 9 Appendix 1: SMD Reflow Chart .................................................................................................................................. 11 Revision history .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Regulation information .............................................................................................................................................. 13
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Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual 1. Introduction AKCP_LORA_RADIO_MODULE integrates Semtech RF transceiver chip SX1276, which adopts LoRa Spread Spectrum modulation frequency hopping technique. The features of long distance and high sensitivity
(-139 dBm) make this module perform better than FSK and GFSK module. Multi-signal won't affect each other even in crowded frequency environment; it comes with strong anti-interference performance. This module is 50mW and ultra-small size, can be widely used in a variety of networking occasions, for automatic meter reading, home building automation, security systems, and remote irrigation systems, is the ideal solution for Internet of Things networking applications. 2. Features Frequency Range:
o 902-928MHz, o 863-870Mhz
(Customizable: 862~1020MHz ) Sensitivity up to -139dBm @LoRa Maximum output power:
o +18 dBm in 902-928MHz (LRM9B model) o +14 dBm in 863-870MHz (LRM8 model) 13mA@receiver mode Sleep current <200 nA Data transfer rate:
o @FSK : 1.2-300 Kbps o @LoRa: 0.018-37.5 Kbps 3. Applications Industrial control Remote meter reading Home automation remote sensing Sensor network Health monitoring LoRa, FSK, GFSK & OOK Modulation mode Built-in ESD Protection 127 dB Dynamic Range RSSI Packet engine up to 256 bytes with FIFO and CRC Hopping frequency Built-in temperature sensor and low battery indicator Supports half-duplex SPI communications Excellent blocking immunity Operating Temperature Range
-40 ~ +85C On-board U.Fl antenna connector Optional external antenna pin Generator monitoring Agricultural monitoring Security monitoring Power metering
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Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual 4. Electrical Characteristics Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition Working voltage Temperature range 1.8
-40 3.3 3.7
+85 V Operation condition Current consumption RX current TX current Sleep current 10.8 120
<0.2 mA mA uA
@20dBm RF parameter Frequency range Modulation rate Output power range Receiving sensitivity 863 902 1.2 0.018
-1 868 915
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-136 870 928 300 37.5 18 MHz @868MHz MHz @915Mhz Kbps Kbps dBm dBm @FSK data=1.2kbps, Fdev=5kHZ dBm @Lora BW=125KHz SF=12 CR=4/5 FSK LoRa Note: According to the design of the module, when transmitting in the 915MHz band, the maximum bit of register 0x09 (RegPaConfig) must be set as 1. PaSelect must be set 1; or set to 0 otherwise. SX1276 RegPaConfig register
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Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual 5. Peripheral Schematics Peripheral Schematic 6. Pin definition Top View
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Pin NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Pin Name Type Description GND DIO5 DIO4 DIO0 DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 GND GND 3V3 CLK MISO MOSI NSS RESET#
GND GND PWR Power Ground I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O Digital I/O Digital I/O Digital I/O Digital I/O Digital I/O Digital I/O PWR Power Ground PWR Power Ground PWR Power Supply (Typical 3.3V) SPI Clock SPI MISO (SPI Output data) SPI MOSI (SPI input data) SPI enable Reset Input (active Low) I O I I I PWR Power Ground PWR Power Ground EXT_ANT RF External Antenna, 50Ohm impedance GND PWR Power Ground Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual 7. Communications Interface The AKCP_LORA_RADIO_MODULE embed the Semtechs SX1276 LoRa transceiver IC, please refer to the SX1276 datasheet for further information regarding the communication and its configurations. 8. Package information a. Mechanical dimensions (Unit:mm) Top View Side View Mechanical dimensions Bottom view
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Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual b. Recommended PCB Land Pattern (Unit:mm) PCB land pattern
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Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual 9. Antenna and Signal The module is by standard assembled with an on-board U.FL antenna connector. a. U.FL antenna connector The AKCP_LORA_RADIO_MODULE provides a male U.FL antenna connector as standard. The connector is specified for 50Ohms impedance signals. Connector specifications: Hirose, part number UFL-R-SMT10
( https://www.hirose.com/product/en/products/U.FL/U.FL-R-SMT-1%2810%29/ ) b. External PCB trace to Connector guidelines The AKCP_LORA_RADIO_MODULE provides a RFIO pin for connecting an external PCB antenna when the on-board U.Fl antenna connector is not suitable. In this case, R25 (0 Ohm) resistor should be mounted and L8 should be removed. An antenna is very important for RF communication; its performance will affect the communication directly. The module needs an antenna in 50Ohm impedance. A common antenna as rubber straight/ elbow/ swivel antenna, etc could be used. To ensure that the module will work with the best possible performance, we suggest using our qualified antennas. When an external antenna is required, it is required to follow the layout requirements below for the host PCB board. Signal trace :
o o o it should be implemented with a controlled single trace impedance of 50Ohms (refer to your PCB maker supplier for more information), it should be implemented above a ground plane, it is recommended to use a Coplanar Waveguide (Grounded) with via fences on both sides of the coplanar waveguide. Antenna connectors:
o Antenna connectors should have an impedance of 50Ohms :
AMTEK part# SMA009,
TEKFUN part# SMA-04 o A PI matching network should be implemented near the antenna connector. Layout specifications for a 50 Ohms trace impedance on host PCB with RP-SMA through-hole connector:
Trace width : 6.5 mils
Trace spacing with ground shape : 5 mils
Top layer copper thickness : 0.7 mils (0.5Oz)
FR-4 Dielectric thickness : 4 mils
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Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual Reference Gerber c. Antenna To ensure that the module follow RF regulations, the user must use the antenna specified for the module :
Tekfun part# I50-S. Impedance: 50 OHM 868/915MHz Rubber Dipole antenna (Swivel RP-SMA Male for LRM9B) characteristics:
Frequency Range: 862~870/902~928MHz V.S.W.R: < 2 Type of Radiation: Omni-directional Polarization: Vertical Gain: 2-3dBi Electrical Wave: 1/2 wave Connector: RP-SMA Male (Swivel) Brass o Whip Material: ABS Size: 135.6x20.1mm Important:
For OEM installations, with the LRM9B model, the Modular Certification is only applicable to the antenna Tekfun part# I50-S (with reverse SMA), connected through the UFL connector. d. Signal performances To ensure that the module gets the best performance, the user must obey the following principles when using the module Put the module away from the ground and obstacles as far away possible as you could;
The antenna has the best performance when mounted vertically
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Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual e. LRM9B Transmission modes The module is meant for the USA, Canada and all other countries adopting the entire FCC-Part15 regulations in 902-928 ISM band. The module is supporting both Frequency-Hopping, Spread-Spectrum
(FHSS) mode and Digital Transmission System (DTS) mode. The FHSS mode requires that the device transmit at a measured conducted power level no greater than
+30 dBm, for a period of no more than 400 msec and over at least 50 channels, each of which occupy no greater than 250 kHz of bandwidth. Digital Transmission System (DTS) mode, which requires that the device use channels greater than or equal to 500 kHz and comply to a conducted Power Spectral Density measurement of no more than +8 dBm per 3kHz of spectrum. Hybrid mode, which requires that the device transmit over multiple channels (this may be less than the 50 channels required for FHSS mode, but is recommended to be at least 4) while complying with the Power Spectral Density requirements of DTS mode and the 400 msec dwell time of FHSS mode.
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Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual Appendix 1: SMD Reflow Chart We recommend you to follow the IPC related standards in setting the reflow profile:
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Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual Revision history Revision Date Comment V1.0 V1.1 2018-09 2018-11 V1.2 2019-02 V1.3 2019-08 V1.4 2019-09 V1.5 2020-01 Initial Release Update on-board design change Add Gerber/Layout requirement for external PCB trace on host PCB Add OEM Manual Statements for limited module Update maximum output power for LRM9B model Add 9.e LRM9B transmission modes Add note for LRM9B antenna Update FCC regulation text
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Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual Regulation information Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning (Part 15.21) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled exposure, the 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. Important FCC notice:
In accordance with FCC Part 15C this module is listed as a Full Modular Transmitter device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Therefore, the final host product must be submitted to AKCP for confirmation that the installation of the module into the host is in compliance with the regulations of FCC and IC Canada. Specifically, if an antenna other than the model documented in the Filing is used, a Class 2 Permissive Change must be filed with the FCC. The antenna of this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters within a host device, except in accordance with FCC multitransmitter product approval procedures. FCC Label Instructions The outside of final products that contains this module device must display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID:
2ARUS-LRM9B or Contains FCC ID: 2ARUS-LRM9B. Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. Additionally, there must be the following sentence on the device, unless it is too small to carry it:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The simplified EU declaration of conformity referred to in Article 10(9) shall be provided as follows:
Hereby, AKCP declares that the radio equipment type AKCP LoRa Radio Module LRM8 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://www.akcp.com/sales-information/certifications/
Contact in EU: Project Office, 4th Floor, Fasaneninsel 1, Kraftsdorf, D-07548 GERA, Germany
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Revision 1.5 2020/01 http://www.akcp.com AKCP LORA_RADIO_MODULE Manual Please contact support@akcp.com if you have any further technical questions or problems. Thanks for Choosing AKCP!
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