XCite™ OEM RF Module – Product Manual v1.1
RF Module Configuration
The following versions of the XCite Module are currently available:
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900 MHz, 9600 Baud (RF data rate), Hopping Channel Mode
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900 MHz, 9600 Baud, Single Channel mode
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900 MHz, 38400 Baud, Hopping Channel mode
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900 MHz, 38400 Baud, Single Channel mode
XCite Modules can operate in both Single Channel and Hopping modes. Mode is selectable using
the “Function Set” dropdown list of the “XCite Configuration” tab of the MaxStream-provided X-
CTU Software.
The XCite Module is shipped with a unique parameter set in its memory. Parameters within the
set are organized under the following categories: AT Commands & Non-AT Settable Parameters.
Command & Parameter Types
AT Commands
AT Commands can be changed at any time by entering AT Command Mode and sending
commands to the module. [AT Commands are listed in Table 5.]
AT Commands can be modified using the any of the following means:
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X-CTU Software “Modem Configuration” tab
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X-CTU Software “Terminal” tab
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Terminal software program (such as “HyperTerminal”)
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Microcontroller
Non-AT Settable Parameters
(X-CTU Software configurable only)
Non-AT Settable Parameters can only be adjusted using the MaxStream-provided X-CTU
Software. To modify Non-AT Settable Parameter, connect the module to the serial com port of a
PC (interface board is necessary for RS-232 connection) and modify parameter values through
the X-CTU Software interface. These parameters enable features that need to be set before the
module is used in the field. [Non-AT Settable Parameters are listed in Table 6.]
Non-AT Settable Parameters can only be modified using the following means:
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X-CTU Software “Modem Configuration” tab
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