Digi XTend-PKG-R Quick Start Manual Download Page 1

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APPLICATION EXAMPLE

900 MHz radio modems offer long-range performance, advanced networking 

and simple out-of-the-box operation with multiple data interface options

XTEND

®

-PKG

RF MODEMS

BENEFITS

–  Outdoor line-of-sight range up to 40 miles (with high  

 

  gain antenna)
–  Outstanding receiver sensitivity (-110 dBm @ 9600 bps)
–  Adjustable power output from 100 mW to 1 W; 

  up to 4 W EIRP (with 6 dB antenna)
–  Low power consumption for power-sensitive applications
  -  Pin, serial port and cyclic sleep modes available
–  Streaming, acknowledged and multi-transmit modes 

 supported
–  Easy out-of-the box operation — no configuration  

 

 necessary
–  Durable industrial grade enclosure

Digi’s XTend-PKG RF modems provide everything you need 
for out-of-the-box serial cable replacement, enabling quick 
wireless connectivity of electronic devices across a broad 
range of applications. Simply feed data into one modem 
and the data is transported to the other end of a long 
range wireless link. Data security is provided by 256-bit AES 
encryption (128-bit AES is available outside of North America). 
If more advanced functionality is needed, the modems 
support an extensive set of AT and binary commands.

Available in multiple interface options, including RS-
232/422/485 and USB, XTend modems are ideally suited for 
remote monitoring, building automation/security, industrial 
automation/SCADA, fleet management/asset tracking and 
sensor data capture in embedded systems.

1 WATT/900 MHZ 

STAND-ALONE 

RADIO MODEMS

USB/RS-232/

422/485

PC INSIDE PLASTIC

PROCESSING PLANT

XTEND®

RADIO MODEM

RF Signal

XTEND®

RADIO MODEM

Level Sensor

on Top of

Reslin Pellet Silo

XTend® OEM

RF Module

ConnectPort® 

X2

Accesories

Digi XLR PRO™

XCTU

Summary of Contents for XTend-PKG-R

Page 1: ...al cable replacement enabling quick wireless connectivity of electronic devices across a broad range of applications Simply feed data into one modem and the data is transported to the other end of a long range wireless link Data security is provided by 256 bit AES encryption 128 bit AES is available outside of North America If more advanced functionality is needed the modems support an extensive s...

Page 2: ... 99 cm x 13 97 cm x 2 86 cm 2 75 in x 5 50 in x 1 13 in 6 99 cm x 13 97 cm x 2 86 cm WEIGHT 7 10 oz 200 g 7 10 oz 200 g OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40º C to 85º C industrial 0º C to 70º C commercial ANTENNA OPTIONS RPSMA Reverse Polarity SMA RPSMA Reverse Polarity SMA IMPEDANCE 50 ohms unbalanced 50 ohms unbalanced NETWORKING SECURITY OPERATING FREQUENCY ISM 902 928 MHz SPREAD SPECTRUM FHSS Frequency Ho...

Page 3: ...orth America XTP9B PKI RA NL XTend Replacement PKG Serial w Accessories No label North America XTP9B PKI RA NA XTend Replacement PKG Serial w Accessories 128 bit AES North America XTP9B PKC UA XTend Replacement PKG USB w Accessories North America XTPH9B PKI RA NA XTend Replacement PKG RS232 485 Includes Accessories 128 bit AES Australia ...

Page 4: ...of the PC 2 Attach serial loopback adapter to the female DB 9 serial connector of the PKG R RF Modem Radio2 The serial loopback adapter configures Radio2 to function as a repeater by looping data back into the modem for retransmission 3 Configure Radio2 PKG R RF Modem for RS 232 operation using its built in DIP Switch Switches 1 5 6 are ON up and the remaining switches are OFF down 4 Attach RPSMA ...

Page 5: ... executing the range test LED indication of successful USB link Left bottom Red LED is illuminated PC Settings tab Com Port dedicated to the PKG U RF Modem Digi PKG U COM PC com port enumerations can also be viewed through the Ports COM LPT entry of the Microsoft Windows Device Manager Install USB RF Modem Drivers Hardware USB Bus and Virtual Com Port drivers Install X CTU Software Go to the X CTU...

Page 6: ...efault RF data rate over the air baud of Radio1 Use default values for remaining fields 2 3 1 Click the Range Test tab Optional Check the check box in the RSSI section to enable display of signal strength Click the Start button to begin range test 4 Move Radio2 with loopback adapter away from Radio1 and observe packet information to determine the range of the wireless link 2 3 3 PC Com Port Interf...

Page 7: ...owing the steps of the Hardware Setup instructions on page 1 2 Select the PC Com port baud rate that matches the RF Modem s fixed RF data rate by following steps in Configure PC Modem Communications on page 3 3 In the X CTU Software click the Modem Configuration tab 4 Click the Read button to view currently stored parameter values 5 In the Commands Parameters hierarchical tree open the Serial Inte...

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