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ZULU Telemetry 

The following descriptions apply to the Zulu module in RECEIVER mode 

 

Analogue outputs (pin 4, 5) 

If enabled the ZuluRx outputs PWM signal.  

The PWM may be used directly (e.g. for motor control) 

The PWM signal is a proportional digital output representing the analogue input.  

 

If the analogue input is 0V then the PWM output will be ‘0’

 

If the analogue input is 1/2Vcc then the PWM output will be a square wave with 50%  

duty cycle, (operating at approx 23KHz)  

If the analogue input is Vcc then the PWM output will be ’1’ 

 

 
 

In order to re-create an analogue signal (representing the analogue input at the transmitter) 

the output should be fed through an RC network as above. 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 

Digital outputs 

CMOS / TTL compatible outputs. Can be connected directly to CMOS/TTL logic or drive  

 
Analogue / Digital (pin 3) 

This input configures output 1-2 to be analogue or digital outputs.  

Note: this input is read at power up only. 

 

Watchdog Input (pin 13) 

When activated the ZuluRx module will automatically expect to receive a watchdog signal from 
the ZuluTx on a regular basis (10seconds)  If it has failed to receive this within a 30second 

period it will assert drop all outputs and flash the RF fault output 

 

RF fault  

Direct drive to LED. Flashes when watchdog fails. 

RF fault status

 

Description

 

OFF 

ZuluRx has received watchdog correctly 

Flashing at 2Hz 

No watchdog received 

OFF 

watchdog is inactive 

Analogue Output

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Summary of Contents for ZULU T

Page 1: ...ce paired with another Module a remote control system is created Connections for Power antenna and Input Output are the only connections re quired Part No Description ZULU T868 SO Radio Telemetry Modu...

Page 2: ...as not received acknowledgment or Zulu Rx not received watchdog 16 Vcc In Supply voltage 17 18 TX RX LEDs Out Active LED output when module is transmitting or receiving RF data packets 19 TX RX In Con...

Page 3: ...r XTAL1 XTAL2 pins 29 30 The Zulu module requires a 30MHz drive crystal to be connected between XTAL1 2 Any standard crystal 10ppm 20pF such as Farnell part no 184 2247 Note tuning ca pacitors are not...

Page 4: ...uTx will not transmit A nominal 1uF capacitor is recommended across the analogue inputs in order to prevent noise being read and transmit ted Note A maximum of three RF packets are sent per second Dig...

Page 5: ...T GND 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SWITCH INPUTS 3 7 XTAL SWITCH INPUTS 8 10 Vcc RF Fault Analogue Inputs Vcc NC NC NC Vcc Vcc TX LED RX LED 10K NC Transmitter example application circuit Notes...

Page 6: ...at the transmitter the output should be fed through an RC network as above Digital outputs CMOS TTL compatible outputs Can be connected directly to CMOS TTL logic or drive Analogue Digital pin 3 This...

Page 7: ...N Channel Selected is 869 500 Analogue outputs active ZULU T 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 ANT GND 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 LED OUTPUTS 3 7 LEARN XTAL LED OUTPUTS 8 10 Vcc RF Fau...

Page 8: ...iver Output 1 10 Transmit Signal Acknowledge In this application the outputs at the receiver will track the inputs at the transmitter The receiver outputs are acknowledged back to the transmitter If r...

Page 9: ...is affected by many things for example local environmental conditions atmospheric condi tions interference from other radio transmitters For evaluating the local environment please see our RF Meter D...

Page 10: ...Parameter Min Typical Max Units Supply Voltage 1 8 3 6 V Operating Temperature 40 85 o C Zulu Tx Supply Current When Transmitting When sleeping 85 1 mA uA Zulu Rx Supply Current 18 5 mA AC Characteri...

Page 11: ...etry System Characteristics Parameter Min Typical Max Units Time from Zulu Tx input activation time to Zulu RX out put Activation 28 ms Time from Zulu Tx input activation time to Zulu RX out put Relax...

Page 12: ...nal LED Indication of Power Transmit Receiver RF Error The ZULU EVAL Boards provide a ready to go platform which can be used for evaluation or complete projects These boards demonstrate the capabiliti...

Page 13: ...are read on Power up only Power In 10 x Digital Outputs 2 x Analogue Outputs PWM RS232 Comms not fitted as standard USB Comms not fitted as standard Comms Selector Link All centre to RS232 or All Cent...

Page 14: ...ter buttons For all other operation please refer to the ZULU Module operation Analogue in PWM Out When using the analogue RF link by turning the potentiometer VR1 or VR2 outputs 1 and 2 at the receive...

Page 15: ...ZULU Telemetry Zulu evaluation board receiver schematic...

Page 16: ...ZULU Telemetry Zulu evaluation board transmitter PCB layout...

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