
9XTend-PKG-R RS-232/485 RF Modem User Guide
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About the RF Modems
The 9XTend RF Modem affords OEMs and integrators an easy-to-use RF solution that sustains reliable delivery of data
between remote devices.
Out-of-box, the modem is configured to immediately sustain long range wireless links between devices. Simply feed
serial data into one modem, then the data will surface on the other end of the wireless link. The modem transfers a
standard asynchronous serial data stream between devices.
Applicable hardware
This manual covers both the 9XTend-PKG-R RS-232/422/485 RF Modem, and the XTend vB Modem. Throughout the
manual, you will see references to the “Legacy Modem” and the “XTend vB Modem.” Legacy modems have part
numbers with the format XT09-PK.-... and contain radio model XT09. XTend vB modems have part numbers with the
format XTP9B-PK.-... and contain radio model XBP9X.
Key features
Long Range Data Integrity
1 Watt Power Output
Range (@9,600 b/s throughput data rate):
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Indoor:
up to 1000’
(300 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 b/s throughput data rate):
•
Indoor:
up to 500’
(150 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 b/s
Receiver Sensitivity:
-110 dBm
(@ 9600 baud), –
100 dBm
(@ 115200 baud)
Advanced Networking and Security
True Peer-to-Peer (no Master device required), Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint and Multidrop
Retries and Acknowledgments