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USER'S MANUAL
Model A8520E24A91
Contents
1.
Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.
Features....................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.
Theory of Operation.................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.1.
Network Topology and Nomenclature ................................................................................................ 8
1.2.2.
Adaptive Frequency Hopping ............................................................................................................. 9
1.3.
Applications ............................................................................................................................................. 10
2.
Approvals and Usage ................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.
Product Approvals .................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1.1.
USA (Federal Communications Commission, FCC) ......................................................................... 11
2.1.1.1.
FCC Labeling Requirements ................................................................................................ 11
2.1.1.2.
End User Manual ................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.1.3.
RF Exposure ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.1.2.
Canada (Industry Canada, IC) .......................................................................................................... 13
2.1.2.1.
IC Labeling Requirements .................................................................................................... 13
2.1.2.2.
RF Exposure ............................................................................................................................ 14
2.1.3.
Europe (Conformité Européenne,
) ............................................................................................... 15
2.2.
Potential Interference Sources ............................................................................................................... 16
2.3.
Approved Usage ..................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.1.
USA and Canada............................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.2.
Europe ............................................................................................................................................... 17
3.
Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 18
3.1.
Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................................................. 18
3.2.
Operating Conditions ............................................................................................................................. 19
3.3.
Pin Out ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.
Recommended Layout (dimensions in mm) ...................................................................................... 21
3.5.
Power Supply Considerations ............................................................................................................... 22
4.
Mechanical and Process ................................................................................................................................ 24
4.1.
Radio Module Details (dimensions in mm) ........................................................................................ 24
4.2.
Packaging Details (dimensions in mm) ............................................................................................... 24
4.2.1.
Matrix Tray Packaging ..................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.2.
Tape-Reel Packaging ......................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.
Soldering................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.3.1.
Manual Mounting Procedure ........................................................................................................... 26
4.3.2.
Automated Mounting Procedure ...................................................................................................... 27
5.
Configuration and Programming ............................................................................................................... 29
5.1.
Calibrating Transmit Power .................................................................................................................. 29
5.2.
Programming ........................................................................................................................................... 30
