RC16xxxx-SSM
2017 Radiocrafts AS
RC16xxxx-SSM User Manual (rev. 1.00)
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Radiocrafts
Embedded Wireless Solutions
Introduction
RC16xxxx-SSM are a series of RF module with embedded application for reading sensors
and reporting sensors to cloud via the Sigfox network. There is no need to add external
microcontroller to read the sensors.
Each sensor can be enable and configured and it can be setup how often the results shall be
sent via RF/Sigfox
Quick Start
How do I use sensors?
Sensors needs to be physically connected to the correct interface and needs to be configured
via the UART once. The internal firmware will then control the sensors automatically and
gather the data for transmission. The user do not need to do anything more, as all drivers etc
is incorporated in the module.
How do I transmit data?
The module needs to be configured to a specified interval when data should be transmitted
(e.g. every 30 minutes). Then, data from the sensors are automatically transmitted.
What about the antenna?
In most cases a simple quarter wavelength wire or a PCB track will do. Connect a piece of wire
to the RF pin with length corresponding to the quarter of a wavelength. For space limited
products, contact Radiocrafts and we will recommend the best antenna solution for your
application.
How do I change any configuration parameter?
To change configurable parameters, send one byte to the module with the value 0x00 or assert
the CONFIG pin. This will take the module into configuration mode. Special commands are then
used to access the configuration registers and test modes. Exit from configuration mode by
sending the ‘X’ command. Parameters can be changed permanently and stored in non-volatile
memory in the module.
