XStream™
OEM
RF
Module
–
Product
Manual
v5.x00
[2006.02.24]
©
2006
MaxStream,
Inc.
Confidential
and
Proprietary
iii
Contents
1. XStream OEM RF Module
4
1.1. Features 4
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance 4
1.2. Specifications 5
1.3. Mechanical Drawings 5
1.4. Pin Signals 6
1.5. Electrical Characteristics 7
1.5.1. Timing Specifications 7
2. RF Module Operation
9
2.1. Serial Communications 9
2.1.1. UART-Interfaced Data Flow 9
2.1.2. Flow Control 10
2.2. Modes of Operation 11
2.2.1. Idle Mode 11
2.2.2. Transmit Mode 11
2.2.3. Receive Mode 13
2.2.4. Sleep Mode 13
2.2.5. Command Mode 16
3. RF Module Configuration
18
3.1. Hands-on Programming Examples 18
3.1.1. AT Command Example 18
3.1.2. Binary Command Example 18
3.2. Command Reference Table 19
3.3. XStream Command Descriptions 20
4. RF Communication Modes
35
4.1. Addressing 36
4.1.1. Address Recognition 36
4.2. Basic Communications 37
4.2.1. Streaming Mode (Default) 37
4.2.2. Repeater Mode 38
4.3. Acknowledged Communications 41
4.3.1. Acknowledged Mode 41
4.3.2. Multi-Streaming Mode 43
Appendix A: Agency Certifications
47
FCC Certification 47
OEM Labeling Requirements 48
Antenna Usage 48
FCC-Approved Antennas 49
European Compliance (2.4 GHz only) 50
OEM Labeling Requirements 50
Restrictions 50
Europe (2.4 GHz) Approved Antenna List 51
IC (Industry Canada) Certification 51
Appendix B: Development Guide
52
XStream OEM Development Kit Contents 52
Interfacing Hardware 52
MaxStream RS-232/485 Interface Board 53
Adapters 55
Antennas 56
Interfacing Protocols 57
RS-232 Operation 57
RS-485 (2-wire) Operation 59
RS-485 (4-wire) & RS-422 Operation 60
X-CTU Software 62
Using the X-CTU Software 62
Appendix C: Additional Information
63
1-Year Warranty 63
Ordering Information 63
Contact MaxStream 64
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