9XTend
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NEMA™
RS
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232/485
RF
Modem
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Product
Manual
v2.x4x
[2007.01.04]
©
2007
MaxStream,
Inc.,
Confidential
&
Proprietary
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All
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1.
9XTend
‐
NEMA
RS
‐
232/485
RF
Modem
The 9XTend RF Modem affords OEMs and integrators an easy-to-use RF solu-
tion that sustains reliable delivery of data between remote devices.
Out-of-box, the modem is configured to immediately sustain long range wire-
less links between devices. Simply feed serial data into one modem then the
data surfaces on the other end of the wireless link. The modem transfers a
standard asynchronous serial data stream between devices.
1.1. Key Features
Long Range Data Integrity
1 Watt Power Output (variable 1mW - 1W)
Range (@9,600 bps throughput data rate):
• Indoor/Urban: up to 3000’ (900 m)
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight:
up to 14 miles (22 km) w/dipole antenna
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight:
up to 40 miles (64 km) w/high-gain antenna
Range (@115,200 bps throughput data rate):
• Indoor/Urban: up to 1500’ (450 m)
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight:
up to 7 miles (11 km) w/dipole antenna
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight:
up to 20 miles (32 km) w/high-gain antenna
Continuous RF data stream up to 115,200 bps
Receiver Sensitivity: -110 dBm (@ 9600 baud),
–100 dBm (@ 115200 baud)
Advanced Networking & Security
True Peer-to-Peer (no Master device required),
Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint & Multidrop
Retries and Acknowledgements
FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
10 hopping channels, each with over 65,000
unique network addresses available
256-bit AES Encryption
(AES algorithm is FIPS-197 certified)
Low Power
7 - 28 V Supply Voltage
Pin, Serial Port and Cyclic
software sleep modes supported
Easy-to-use
No configuration necessary for out-of box
RF communications
External DIP Switch configuration
Free X-CTU Software
(Testing and configuration software)
RF Modems easily configured using
standard AT & binary commands
Transparent Operation
(Wireless links replace serial wires)
Portable
(small form-factor easily fits into
a wide range of data systems)
Software-selectable I/O interfacing rates
MODBUS, CTS, RTS, DCD, DTR (& more)
I/O Support
Multiple data formats supported
(parity, start and stop bits, etc.)
XII™ Interference Immunity
Free & Unlimited Technical Support
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance
FCC Approved (USA) Refer to Appendix A [p61] for FCC Requirements.
Systems that include XTend RF Modems inherit MaxStream’s Certifications.
ISM (Industrial, Scientific & Medical) license-free 902-928 MHz frequency band
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 registered standards
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) immunity - ESD-hardened and IEC1000-4-2 (Level 4) tested
9XTend RF Modems are optimized for use in the US, Canada, Australia and Israel