XCite™ OEM RF Module – Product Manual v1.1
XCite OEM RF Module
Introduction
The XCite OEM RF Module is a drop-in wireless solution that can add RF connectivity to any data
system. It transfers a standard asynchronous serial data stream and features the following:
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Continuous data stream of up to 38400 bps (factory-set, RF baud rate)
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Serial Interfacing from 1200 to 57600 bps
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Software selectable between Hopping (FHSS) and Single Frequency Channel Modes
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Approved by the FCC under Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations
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Variable input supply voltage (2.85 – 5.50 VDC)
This manual contains information critical to basic XCite OEM RF Module operation. Information
about more advanced functionality is in the “XCite Advanced Programming & Configuration”
manual. (Located on the MaxStream CD or on the web:
)
Features
Long Range
•
Indoor/Urban Range:
Up to 300’
(90 m)
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Outdoor/RF Line-of-sight Range:
Up to 1000’
(300 m) w/ 2.1 dB dipole antenna
•
Receiver Sensitivity:
-108 dBm
(9600 Baud),
-104 dBm
(38400 Baud)
Low Power
•
Transmit Power Output:
4 mW
[50 mW effective considering excellent receiver
sensitivity]
•
55 mA
transmit /
45 mA
receive current consumption
•
Power-down current as low as
20 µA
Advanced Networking & Security
(True Peer-to-Peer (no “master” required), Point-to-Point,
Point-to-Multipoint, Multidrop)
Specifications
1-Year Warranty
]
Free & Unlimited Technical Support
Worldwide Acceptance
FCC Approved
(USA) [Go to
for FCC Requirements]
Devices that embed XCite Radio Modems can inherit MaxStream’s FCC certification
IC
(Industry Canada)
Certified
ISM
(Industrial, Scientific & Medical) frequency band
MaxStream products manufactured under
ISO 9001:2000 registered standards
since 2000
© 2004 MaxStream, Inc., Confidential and Proprietary
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