FCC ID: V9X-LMD400R UHF Narrow Band Multi Channel Transceiver

OPERATION GUIDE UHF Narrow band multi channel transceiver LMD-400-R 458-462.5 MHz

Operation Guide Version 0.9 (Sept.2009) CIRCUIT DESIGN, INC., 7557-1 Hotaka, Azumino Nagano 399-8303 JAPAN Tel: + +81-(0)263-82-1024 Fax: + +81-(0)263-82-1016 e-mail: info@circuitdesign.jp http://www.cdt21.com OG_LMD-400-R_v09e OPERATION GUIDE CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION & FEATURES...........................3 SPECIFICATIONS LMD-400-R 458-462.5 MHz ...............4 PIN DESCRIPTION .............................................................6 BLOCK DIAGRAM...............................................................8 DIMENSIONS......................................................................9 PLL IC CONTROL .............................................................10 PLL IC control ..................................................................10 How to calculate the setting values for the PLL register ........ 11 Method of serial data input to the PLL.................................12 TIMING CHART.................................................................13 PLL FREQUENCY SETTING REFERENCE .....................15 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION................17 CAUTIONS & WARNINGS ................................................18 REVISION HISTORY.........................................................19 OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION & FEATURES OPERATION GUIDE General Description The LMD-400-R (458-462.5MHz) is a synthesized multi channel transceiver module for use under the FCC Part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio (PLMR) services. This simple, compact and low power transceiver is designed for embedding in user equipment and suitable for various low power industrial telecontrol and telemetry applications requiring high performance and reliability. All high frequency circuits are enclosed inside a robust housing to provide superior resistance against shock and vibration. Using a TCXO as the reference oscillator circuit of the radio component ensures high frequency stability in the temperature range from 20 to +60 C.

Features

Programmable RF channel with 12.5 kHz channel space

10 mW, GFSK, 4800 bps

Low power operation 3- 5.5V, 50mA/TX, 32mA/RX

Small size 50 x 30 x 9 mm

Excellent mechanical durability, high vibration & shock resistance

Wide operation range 20 to +60 degree C

FCC part 90 certified Applications

Industrial remote control / Telemetry

Remote monitoring / Security OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 3 SPECIFICATIONS LMD-400-R 458-462.5 MHz General characteristics OPERATION GUIDE All ratings at 25 +/-10 C unless otherwise noted Item Units MIN TYP MAX Remarks Applicable standard Communication method Emission class Operating frequency range Operation temperature range Storage temperature range Aging rate Initial frequency tolerance Dimensions Weight MHz C C ppm ppm mm g Item Electrical specification <Common>

Oscillation type Frequency stability (-20 to 60C) ppm ms TX/RX switching time Channel step kHz bps Data rate ms Max. pulse width us Min. pulse width Data polarity PLL reference frequency PLL response Antenna impedance Operating voltage TX consumption current RX consumption current MHz ms

V mA mA Transmitter part Item RF output power Deviation DI input level Residual FM noise Spurious emission Adjacent CH power mW kHz V kHz dBm nW FCC Part 90.267 Simplex, Half-duplex 462.500 458.000

-20

-30

-1

-1.5 F1D 30 x 50 x 9 mm 25 g 60 No dew condensation No dew condensation 75 1 TX freq., RX Lo freq. TX freq., RX Lo freq. 1.5 Not including antenna MIN TYP MAX PLL controlled VCO Remarks

-2.5 2400 200 3.0 MIN 7.2

+/-2.0 0 15 12.5 15 Positive 21.25 30 50 52 42 TYP 10

+/-2.4 0.08 2.5 20 Reference frequency at 25 C DI/DO 4800 DO/DI DO/DI 20 DO/DI DO/DI TCXO from PLL setting to LD out Nominal Vcc = 3.0 V Vcc = 3.0 V 60 5.5 Remarks MAX 14 Conducted 50

+/-2.8 PN9 4800 bps 5.5 L= GND, H = 3 V- Vcc DI=L, LPF=20 kHz

< 1000 MHz, conducted 50

> 1000 MHz, conducted 50 PN9 4800

-37

-31 200 OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 4 OPERATION GUIDE Receiver part Item Receiver type 1st IF frequency 2nd IF frequency Maximum input level BER (0 error/2556 bits) *1 BER (1 % error) *2 Sensitivity 12dB/ SINAD Co-channel rejection Spurious response rejection *3 Adjacent CH selectivity *3 Blocking DO output level RSSI rising time Time until valid Data-out *4 Spurious radiation (1st Lo) RSSI MHz kHz dBm dBm dBm dBm dB dB dB dB V ms ms dBm mV MIN MAX Double superheterodyne TYP 240 170 21.7 450

-113

-116

-116

-7 70 70 65 55 840 30 50 50 70

-60 290 220 10 Remarks PN 9 4800bps PN 9 4800bps fm1 k/ dev 2.4 kHz CCITT D/U ratio 1 st Mix, 2 signal method, 1 % error 2 nd Mix, 2 signal method, 1 % error 25 kHz ch, 2 signal method, 1 % error 12.5 kHz ch, 2 signal method, 1 % error Unwanted signal +/-1M, 2 signal method, 1 % error L = GND H = 2.8 V CH shift of 25 kHz (from PLL setup) When power ON (from PLL setup) CH shift of 25 kHz (from PLL setup) 2.8 50 70 100 120 When power ON (from PLL setup)

-57 Conducted 50 340 With 100 dBm 270 Wih 110 dBm Specifications are subject to change without prior notice Notice

The time required until a stable DO is established may get longer due to the possible frequency drift caused by operation environment changes, especially when switching from TX to RX, from RX to TX and changing channels. Please make sure to optimize the timing. The recommended preamble is more than 20 ms.

Antenna connection is designed as pin connection.

RF output power, sensitivity, spurious emission and spurious radiation levels may vary with the pattern used between the RF pin and the coaxial connection. Please make sure to verify those parameters before use.

The feet of the shield case should be soldered to the wide GND pattern to avoid any change in characteristics. Notes about the specification values

*1 BER: RF level where no error per 2556 bits is confirmed with the signal of PN9 and 4800 bps.

*2 BER (1 % error) : RF level where 1% error per 2556 bits is confirmed with the signal of PN9 and 4800 bps.

*3 Spurious response, CH selectivity: The deviation of the unwanted signal is 12% of the channel separation

(=1.5kHz). Modulation frequency is 400Hz.

*4 Time until valid Data-out : Valid DO is determined at the point where Bit Error Rate meter starts detecting the signal of 4800 bps, 1010repeated signal. All specifications are specified based on the data measured in a shield room using the PLL setting controller board prepared by Circuit Design. OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 5 PIN DESCRIPTION Pin name I/O Description RF I/O RF input terminal Antenna impedance nominal 50 OPERATION GUIDE Equivalent circuit SAW FILTER 47P 100nH RF GND GND VCC TXSEL RXSEL I I I I GROUND terminal The GND pins and the feet of the shield case shoud be connected the wide GND pattern. to Power supply terminal DC 3.0 to 5.5 V 2.8V REG VCC 22 47P 10 47P TX select terminal GND = TXSEL active To enable the transmitter circuits, connect TXSEL to GND and RXSEL to OPEN or 2.8 V. RX select terminal GND= RXSEL active To enable the receiver circuits, connect RXSEL to GND and TXSEL to OPEN or 2.8 V. 10 2.8V 10 2.8V 2.8V 20K TXSEL 2.8V 20K RXSEL AF O Analogue output terminal There is DC offset of approx. 1 V. Refer to the specification table for amplitude level. CLK DATA LE I I I PLL data setting input terminal Interface voltage H = 2.8 V, L = 0 V PLL data setting input terminal Interface voltage H = 2.8 V, L = 0 V MB15E03 2K CLK MB15E03 2K DATA PLL data setting input terminal Interface voltage H = 2.8 V, L = 0 V MB15E03 2K LE OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 6 OPERATION GUIDE 2.8V 102 2K LD MB15E03 LD O PLL lock/unlock monitor terminal Lock = H (2.8 V), Unlock = L (0 V) RSSI O Received Signal Strength Indicator terminal DO O Data output terminal Interface voltage: H=2.8V, L=0V 2.8V 10K 2K DO 102 DI I Data input terminal Interface voltage: H=2.8V to Vcc, L=0V Input data pulse width Min.100 s Max. 15 ms OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 7 DIMENSIONS OPERATION GUIDE. OG_LMD-400-R_v09e 9 Circuit Design, Inc. OPERATION GUIDE

. PLL IC CONTROL

PLL IC control up to 1200MHz Figure 1 VCO Voltage Controled Oscillator LPF

+2.8v 2kohm 2kohm 2kohm CLK DATA LE CLK Data LE PS ZC PLL MB15E03SL LD/f out 2kohm LD Fin Xfin GND Do VCC Vp Reference Oscillator TCXO 21.25MHz OSCout OSCin P R STD-302 Control pin name

#:Control v oltage = +2.8v

LMD-400-R is equipped with an internal PLL frequency synthesizer as shown in Figure 1. The operation of the PLL circuit enables the VCO to oscillate at a stable frequency. Transmission frequency is set externally by the controlling IC. LMD-400-R has control terminals (CLK, LE, DATA) for the PLL IC and the setting data is sent to the internal register serially via the data line. Also LMD-400-R has a Lock Detect (LD) terminal that shows the lock status of the frequency. These signal lines are connected directly to the PLL IC through a 2 k resistor. The interface voltage of LMD-400-R is 2.8 V, so the control voltage must be the same. LMD-400-R comes equipped with a Fujitsu MB15E03SL PLL IC. Please refer to the manual of the PLL IC. The following is a supplementary description related to operation with LMD-400-R. In this description, the same names and terminology as in the PLL IC manual are used, so please read the manual beforehand. OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 10 OPERATION GUIDE

How to calculate the setting values for the PLL register The PLL IC manual shows that the PLL frequency setting value is obtained with the following equation. fvco = [(M x N)+A] x fosc / R -- Equation 1 fvco : Output frequency of external VCO M: Preset divide ratio of the prescaler (64 or 128) N: Preset divide ratio of binary 11-bit programmable counter (3 to 2,047) A: Preset divide ratio of binary 7-bit swallow counter (0 A 127 A<N)) fosc: Output frequency of the reference frequency oscillator R: Preset divide ratio of binary 14-bit programmable reference counter (3 to 16,383) With LMD-400-R, there is an offset frequency (foffset) 21.7 MHz for the transmission RF channel frequency fch. Therefore the expected value of the frequency generated at VCO (fexpect) is as below. fvco = fexpect = fch foffset ---- Equation 2 The PLL internal circuit compares the phase to the oscillation frequency fvco. This phase comparison frequency (fcomp) must be decided. fcomp is made by dividing the frequency input to the PLL from the reference frequency oscillator by reference counter R. LMD-400-R uses 21.25 MHz for the reference clock fosc. fcomp is one of 6.25 kHz, 12.5 kHz or 25 kHz. The above equation 1 results in the following with n = M x N + A, where n is the number for division. fvco=n*fcomp ---- Equation 3 n = fvco/fcomp ---- Equation 4 note: fcomp = fosc/R Also, this PLL IC operates with the following R, N, A and M relational expressions. R=fosc/fcomp ---- Equation 5 N = INT (n / M) ---- Equation 6 A = n - (M x N) ---- Equation 7 INT: integer portion of a division. As an example, the setting value of RF channel frequency fch 461.0375 MHz can be calculated as below. The constant values depend on the electronic circuits of LMD-400-R. Conditions:

Channel center frequency:

Constant: Offset frequency:

Constant: Reference frequency:

Set 25 kHz for Phase comparison frequency and 64 for Prescaler value M fch = 460.525 MHz foffset=21.7 MHz fosc=21.25 MHz The frequency of VCO will be fvco = fexpect = fch - foffset = 460.525 21.7 = 438.825 MHz Dividing value n is derived from Equation 4 n = fvco / fcomp = 438.825 MHz/25 kHz = 17553 Value R of the reference counter is derived from Equation 5. R = fosc/fcomp = 21.25 MHz/25 kHz = 850 Value N of the programmable counter is derived from Equation 6. N = INT (n/M) = INT(17553/64) = 274 Value A of the swallow counter is derived from Equation 7. A = n (M x N) =17553 64 x 274 = 17 The frequency of LMD-400-R is locked at a center frequency fch by inputting the PLL setting values N, A and R obtained with the above equations as serial data. The above calculations are the same for the other frequencies. Excel sheets that contain automatic calculations for the above equations can be found on our web site

(www.cdt21.com/). The result of the calculations is arranged as a table in the CPU ROM. The table is read by the channel change routine each time the channel is changed, and the data is sent to the PLL. OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 11

Method of serial data input to the PLL OPERATION GUIDE

. After the RF channel table plan is decided, the data needs to be allocated to the ROM table and read from there or calculated with the software. Together with this setting data, operation bits that decide operation of the PLL must be sent to the PLL. The operation bits for setting the PLL are as follows. These values are placed at the head of the reference counter value and are sent to the PLL. 1. 2. 3. CS: Charge pump current select bit CS = 0

+/-1.5 mA select LDS: LD/fout output setting bit LDS = 0 FC: Phase control bit for the phase comparator FC = 1 LD select VCO is optimized to +/-1.5 mA Hardware is set to LD output Hardware operates at this phase Figure 2 1st Data 2nd Data 2nd data 1st data N11 CS MSB N10 LDS N9 FC N8 SW N7 R14 N6 R13 A1 R1 CNT=0 CNT=1 LSB Inv alid Data t1 t0 t2 t3 t6

#: t0,t5 >= 100 ns t1,t2,t6 >= 20 ns t3,t4 >= 30 ns t4

#: Keep the LE terminal at a low level, w hen w rite the data to the shift resister. t5 DATA CLK LE STD-302

terminal name The PLL IC, which operates as shown in the block diagram in the manual, shifts the data to the 19-bit shift register and then transfers it to the respective latch (counter, register) by judging the CNT control bit value input at the end. 1. CLK [Clock]: Data is shifted into the shift register on the rising edge of this clock. 2. LE [Load Enable]: Data in the 19-bit shift register is transferred to respective latches on the rising edge of the clock. The data is transferred to a latch according to the control bit CNT value. 3. Data [Serial Data]: You can perform either reference counter setup or programmable counter setup first. OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 12 OPERATION GUIDE

. TIMING CHART Control timing in a typical application is shown in Figure 3. Initial setting of the port connected to the radio module is performed when power is supplied by the CPU and reset is completed. MOS-FET for supply voltage control of the radio module, RXSEL and TXSEL are set to inactive to avoid unwanted emissions. The power supply of the radio module is then turned on. When the radio module is turned on, the PLL internal resistor is not yet set and the peripheral VCO circuit is unstable. Therefore data transmission and reception is possible 40 ms after the setting data is sent to the PLL at the first change of channel, however from the second change of channel, the circuit stabilizes within 20 ms and is able to handle the data. Changing channels must be carried out in the receive mode. If switching is performed in transmission mode, unwanted emission occurs. If the module is switched to the receive mode when operating in the same channel, (a new PLL setting is not necessary) it can receive data within 5 ms of switching*1. For data transmission, if the RF channel to be used for transmission is set while still in receiving mode, data can be sent at 5 ms after the radio module is switched from reception to transmission*2. Check that the Lock Detect signal is high 20 ms after the channel is changed. In some cases the Lock Detect signal becomes unstable before the lock is correctly detected, so it is necessary to note if processing of the signal is interrupted. It is recommended to observe the actual waveform before writing the process program.

*1 DC offset may occur due to frequency drift caused by ambient temperature change. Under conditions below

-10 C, 10 to 20 ms delay of DO output is estimated. The customer is urged to verify operation at low temperature and optimize the timing.

*2 Sending 10101.. preamble just after switching to transmission mode enables smoother operation of the binarization circuit of the receiver. Preamble length: -20 C - +60 C: 15 ms (Typical) OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 13 OPERATION GUIDE

. Figure 3: Timing diagram for STD-302 LMD-400 Status immediately after pow er comes on. Normal status Channel change No channel change

#:3

#:1

#:2

#:4 CH Receive mode active period Receiv e mode activ e period Data #:5 Check LD signal

#:4 CH 5 ms Data #:6 Check LD signal Receiv e mode active period Data #:7 Check LD signal Activ e period

#:4 CH 40 ms Transmit mode active 10 to 20 ms Transmit mode active Transmit mode active 5 ms 5 ms 5 ms

#:1 Reset control CPU

#:2 Initialize the port connected to the module.

#:3 Supply power to the module after initializing CPU.

#:4 RFchannel change must be performed in receiving mode.

#:5 40 ms later, the receiver can receive the data after changing the channel..

#:6 10 to 20 ms later, the receiver can receive the data after changing the channel.

#:7 5 ms later, the data can be received if the RF channel is not changed. CPU Pow er on STD-302 Pow er on RXSEL CPU control, CH change

Data rec. Timing LD TXSEL Data transmit OG_LMD-400-R_v09e 14 Circuit Design, Inc. OPERATION GUIDE PLL FREQUENCY SETTING DATA REFERENCE Example : Setting from 458.000 MHz to 458.6125 MHz Parameter name Phase Comparing Frequency Fcomp [kHz]

Start Channel Frequency Fch [MHz]

Channel Step Frequency [kHz]

Number of Channel Prescaler M Parameter name Reference Frequency Fosc [MHz]

Offset Frequency Foffset [MHz]

Value 25 458.000 12.5 50 64 Value 21.25 21.7

: For data input

: Result of calculation

: Fixed value Parameter name Value Reference Counter R Programmable Counter N Min. Value Programmable Counter N Max. Value Swallow Counter A Min. Value Swallow Counter A Max. Value 850 272 273 0 63 Channel Frequency FCH

(MHz) 458.0000 458.0125 458.0250 458.0375 458.0500 458.0625 458.0750 458.0875 458.1000 458.1125 458.1250 458.1375 458.1500 458.1625 458.1750 458.1875 458.2000 458.2125 458.2250 458.2375 458.2500 458.2625 458.2750 458.2875 458.3000 458.3125 458.3250 458.3375 458.3500 458.3625 458.3750 Expect Frequency

EXPECT

(MHz) 436.3000 436.3125 436.3250 436.3375 436.3500 436.3625 436.3750 436.3875 436.4000 436.4125 436.4250 436.4375 436.4500 436.4625 436.4750 436.4875 436.5000 436.5125 436.5250 436.5375 436.5500 436.5625 436.5750 436.5875 436.6000 436.6125 436.6250 436.6375 436.6500 436.6625 436.6750 Lock Frequency FVCO

(MHz) Number of Division n Programable Counter N Swallow Counter A 436.3000 17452 436.3000 17452 436.3250 17453 436.3250 17453 436.3500 17454 436.3500 17454 436.3750 17455 436.3750 17455 436.4000 17456 436.4000 17456 436.4250 17457 436.4250 17457 436.4500 17458 436.4500 17458 436.4750 17459 436.4750 17459 436.5000 17460 436.5000 17460 436.5250 17461 436.5250 17461 436.5500 17462 436.5500 17462 436.5750 17463 436.5750 17463 436.6000 17464 436.6000 17464 436.6250 17465 436.6250 17465 436.6500 17466 436.6500 17466 436.6750 17467 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 15 OPERATION GUIDE 458.3875 458.4000 458.4125 458.4250 458.4375 458.4500 458.4625 458.4750 458.4875 458.5000 458.5125 458.5250 458.5375 458.5500 458.5625 458.5750 458.5875 458.6000 458.6125 436.6875 436.7000 436.7125 436.7250 436.7375 436.7500 436.7625 436.7750 436.7875 436.8000 436.8125 436.8250 436.8375 436.8500 436.8625 436.8750 436.8875 436.9000 436.9125 436.6750 17467 436.7000 17468 436.7000 17468 436.7250 17469 436.7250 17469 436.7500 17470 436.7500 17470 436.7750 17471 436.7750 17471 436.8000 17472 436.8000 17472 436.8250 17473 436.8250 17473 436.8500 17474 436.8500 17474 436.8750 17475 436.8750 17475 436.9000 17476 436.9000 17476 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 273 273 273 273 273 273 273 273 273 273 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 For the all frequency table of the LMD-400-R, refer to Data transceiver for use in the USA under FCC Part 90 License. OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 16 Regulatory compliance information OPERATION GUIDE The LMD-400-R complies with the FCC Part 90. Labelling:

The LMD-400-R 458 MHz-462.5 MHz is labeled as below. FCC ID: V9X-LMD400R The proposed FCC ID label format is to be placed on the module. If FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed into the system, "Contains FCC ID: V9X-LMD400R" shall be placed on the outside of final host system. Exposure to radio frequency radiation:

To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The maximum allowable MPE value of 0.305 mW/cm2 will be reached in a distance of 20 cm in case that an antenna gain less than 22 dBi will be used. The LMD-400-R complies with Part 15 Subpart B of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. NOTE: The LMD-400-R 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 commercial 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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Keep water and moisture out of all antenna and radio fittings. Check all antenna connections any imbalance in coax cable can cause radio interference and receive / transmit problems. Caution:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could avoid the users authority to operate the equipment. Licensing of end-use products LMD-400-R 458 MHz-462.5 MHz holds equipment authorization for transmitting equipment under Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 90. (FCC Identifier: V9X-LMD400R) This shall be the only guarantee of Circuit Design Inc for compliance with FCC regulations. Those who integrate LMD-400-R 458 MHz-462.5 MHz in a system and operate the radio system in the United States are required to apply for a user station license before the equipment can be operated. Application for the station license in Part 90 may be required to be submitted to a certified frequency coordinator for frequency coordination, then the FCC licensing bureau issues a license for equipment users/stations. As local frequency management issues are involved in licensing, Circuit Design Inc shall not be held liable for failure in obtaining the station license. Circuit Design Inc recommends users to contact a certified frequency coordinator in the region in advance to confirm whether or not a license can be granted. For more details, please refer to Data transceiver for use in the USA under FCC Part 90 License.

OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 17 OPERATION GUIDE Important notice

Customers are advised to consult with Circuit Design sales representatives before ordering. Circuit Design believes the provided information is accurate and reliable. However, Circuit Design reserves the right to make changes to this product without notice.

Circuit Design products are neither designed nor intended for use in life support applications where malfunction can reasonably be expected to result in significant personal injury to the user. Any use of Circuit Design products in such safety-critical applications is understood to be fully at the risk of the customer and the customer must fully indemnify Circuit Design, Inc for any damages resulting from any improper use.

As the radio module communicates using electronic radio waves, there are cases where transmission will be temporarily cut off due to the surrounding environment and method of usage. The manufacturer is exempt from all responsibility relating to resulting harm to personnel or equipment and other secondary damage.

The manufacturer is exempt from all responsibility relating to secondary damage resulting from the operation, performance and reliability of equipment connected to the radio module. Copyright

All rights in this operation guide are owned by Circuit Design, Inc. No part of this document may be copied or distributed in part or in whole without the prior written consent of Circuit Design, Inc. Cautions

As the radio module communicates using electronic radio waves, there are cases where transmission will be temporarily cut off due to the surrounding environment and method of usage. The manufacturer is exempt from all responsibility relating to resulting harm to personnel or equipment and other secondary damage.

Do not use the equipment within the vicinity of devices that may malfunction as a result of electronic radio waves from the radio module.

The manufacturer is exempt from all responsibility relating to secondary damage resulting from the operation, performance and reliability of equipment connected to the radio module.

Communication performance will be affected by the surrounding environment, so communication tests should be carried out before actual use.

Ensure that the power supply for the radio module is within the specified rating. Short circuits and reverse connections may result in overheating and damage and must be avoided at all costs.

Ensure that the power supply has been switched off before attempting any wiring work.

The case is connected to the GND terminal of the internal circuit, so do not make contact between the '+' side of the power supply terminal and the case.

When batteries are used as the power source, avoid short circuits, recharging, dismantling, and pressure. Failure to observe this caution may result in the outbreak of fire, overheating and damage to the equipment. Remove the batteries when the equipment is not to be used for a long period of time. Failure to observe this caution may result in battery leaks and damage to the equipment.

Do not use this equipment in vehicles with the windows closed, in locations where it is subject to direct sunlight, or in locations with extremely high humidity.

The radio module is neither waterproof nor splash proof. Ensure that it is not splashed with soot or water. Do not use the equipment if water or other foreign matter has entered the case.

Do not drop the radio module or otherwise subject it to strong shocks.

Do not subject the equipment to condensation (including moving it from cold locations to locations with a significant increase in temperature.)

Do not use the equipment in locations where it is likely to be affected by acid, alkalis, organic agents or corrosive gas.

Do not bend or break the antenna. Metallic objects placed in the vicinity of the antenna will have a great effect on communication performance. As far as possible, ensure that the equipment is placed well away from metallic objects.

The GND for the radio module will also affect communication performance. If possible, ensure that the case GND and the circuit GND are connected to a large GND pattern.

Do not take a part or modify the equipment.

Do not remove the product label (the label attached to the upper surface of the module.) Using a module from which the label has been removed is prohibited. Warnings OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 18 OPERATION GUIDE REVISION HISTORY Version 0.9 Date Sept. 2009 Preliminary Description Remark OG_LMD-400-R_v09e Circuit Design, Inc. 19