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ZULU Telemetry 

Range 

The antenna choice and position directly controls the system range. Keep it clear of other metal 
in the system. The best position by far, is protruding vertically from the top of the product. This 

is often not desirable for practical reasons and thus a compromise may be needed. Note that the 

space around the antenna is as important as the antenna itself. All radio systems are dependant 

on a radio signal being received through  airspace. 

The range quoted is the optimal in direct line of sight without obstacles and in good atmospheric 
conditions. 

Range 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 (DS006) 

In very worse case applications the range quoted may be reduced dramatically below  
the optimal range stated. 

 

Recommended Antenna 868MHz 

The BEAD Antenna provides a Miniature PCB mounting solution 

where    performance is required from a small space . 

Available as straight or 90 degree mount this antenna is a general 

purpose omni-directional. Please see Datasheet ANT-BEAD-868  

 

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Notes
1. Pins 1.27mm pitch
2. Pin Dims 0.4mm sq
3. All dims in mm

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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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