9XTend™
OEM
RF
Module
–
Product
Manual
v1.2.4
Contents
1. 9XTend™ OEM RF Module
4
1.1. Features 4
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance 4
1.2. Specifications 5
1.3. Pin Signals 6
1.4. Electrical Characteristics 7
1.4.1. Timing Specifications 7
1.5. Mechanical Drawings 8
2. Module Operation
9
2.1. Serial Communications 9
2.1.1. UART-Interfaced Data Flow 9
2.1.2. Serial Data 9
2.1.3. Flow Control 10
2.2. Modes of Operation 11
2.2.1. Idle Mode 11
2.2.2. Transmit Mode 11
2.2.3. Receive Mode 13
2.2.4. Shutdown Mode 13
2.2.5. Sleep Mode 14
2.2.6. Command Mode 15
3. Module Configuration 17
3.1. Hands-on Programming Examples 17
3.1.1. AT Command Example 17
3.1.2. Binary Command Example 17
3.2. Command Reference 18
3.3. Command Descriptions 19
4. RF Communication Modes 37
4.1. Addressing Options 37
4.2. Streaming Mode 38
4.2.1. Streaming Mode Connection Sequence 38
4.3. Acknowledged Mode 39
4.3.1. Acknowledged Mode Connection Sequence 39
4.4. Multi-Transmit Mode 41
4.4.1. Multi-Transmit Mode Connection Sequence 41
Appendix A: Agency Certifications 42
FCC Certification 42
Labeling Requirements 42
FCC Notices 42
FCC-Approved Antennas (900 MHz) 44
IC (Industry Canada) Certification 46
Appendix B: Development Guide 47
XTend Development Kit Contents 47
Interfacing Hardware 47
MaxStream RS-232/485 Interface Board 48
4.4.2. Adapters 50
4.4.3. Antennas 51
Interfacing Protocols 52
RS-232 Operation 52
RS-485 (2-wire) Operation 54
RS-485 (4-wire) & RS-422 Operation 55
X-CTU Software 57
Appendix C: Additional Information 58
1-Year Warranty 58
Ordering Information 58
Contact MaxStream 59
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2005
MaxStream,
Inc.
Confidential
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