XCite™ OEM RF Module – Product Manual v1.1
Interfacing Hardware
MaxStream, Inc. developed proprietary interface boards (MaxStream Product numbers: XIB-R for
RS-232/485 interfacing) to facilitate the connection between XCite OEM RF Modules and serial
devices. Many integrators develop their own interfacing circuitry; others use MaxStream’s
Interface Boards. In either case, the following sections illustrate how to interface with XCite OEM
RF Modules by illustrating properties of the MaxStream XIB-R Interface Board.
XCite Development Kit (RS-232/485/422)
The XStream Development Kit includes all the hardware and software needed for basic wireless
connections.
Table 4.
XCite Development Kit contents
Item
Qty.
Description
Part Number
Quick Start Guide
1
Quickly familiarize users with some of the XCite Module’s most
important functions. The guide provides step-by-step
instructions on how to make an RF link and test its ability to
transport data over varying ranges and conditions.
MD0009
CD
1
CD includes documentation and configuration software
M100105
XCite Module
(w/ RPSMA antenna port)
1
Module comes with fixed RF Data (baud) rates up to 38400
bps
XC09 - (…) NSC
XCite Module
(w/ attached wire antenna)
1
Module comes with fixed RF Data (baud) rates up to 38400
bps
XC09 - (…) WNC
MaxStream Interface Board
2
Supplies regulated 5V DC power to module and provides
signal-level conversion for interfacing with PC RS-232 serial
ports or RS-485/422 devices
XIB-R
RPSMA Antenna
1
RPSMA half-wave dipole antenna
A09-HASM-675
Serial Loopback Adapter
1
Connects to the female RS-232 (DB-9) serial connector of the
XCite Module and can be used to configure the radio modem
to function as a repeater (for range testing)
JD2D3-CDL-A
NULL Modem Adapter
(male-to-male)
1
Connects to the female RS-232 (DB-9) serial connector of the
XCite Module and can be used to connect the radio modem to
another DCE (female DB9) device
JD2D2-CDN-A
NULL Modem Adapter
(female-to-female)
1
Used to bypass radios to verify serial cabling is functioning
properly
JD3D3-CDN-A
Male DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter
1
Facilitates adapting a DB-9 Connector to a CAT5 cable
(female RJ45 to male DB9)
JE1D2-CDA-A
Female DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter
1
Facilitates adapting a DB-9 Connector to a CAT5 cable
(female RJ45 to female DB9)
JE1D3-CDA-A
9V AC Power Adapter
2
Wall-based transformer with US 2-prong plug JP4P2-9V4-6F
9V Battery Clip
1
Allows Interface Board to be remotely powered by a 9V battery
JP2P3-C2C-4I
RS-232 Cable (6’)
2
Straight-through serial cable that connects interface board
(DCE) to a PC (DTE)
JD2D3-CDS-6F
MaxStream Interface Board (Part Number: XIB-R)
The MaxStream Interface board was developed to provide a means of connecting the XCite
Module to any system having an RS-232 or RS-485/422 connection. Since the XCite Module
requires signals to enter at CMOS voltages, one of the main functions of the interface board is to
convert interface signals between CMOS levels (2.85 – 5.50V) and RS-232 levels (-12 - +12V).
The MaxStream Interface Board includes the following built-in features:
•
DIP Switch
•
Configuration Switch
•
Power Switch
•
LEDs
•
DB-9 Connector
•
Power Connector
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