Intelyt orporated ICHIME-M10 Wireless Data Communication Module User Manual

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iCHI ME™Module
Oper ational Manual
Backgr ound.
The iCHIM E™ M odule (iCHIM E™ for short) is 2.4GHz bi-directional radio transceiver. A User may
configure the device to operate as a Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) to support tracking
shipping containers in a w orldw ide supply chain using the M arine Asset Tag Tracking System (M ATTS)
communication protocol. An iCHIM E™ module utilizes a low pow er, w ireless, radio operating in the 2.4
GHz band as its primary mode of communication. The w ireless radio operates in compliance w ith IEEE
Standard 802.15.4-2006. The iCHIM E™ utilizes the same radio, processor, and User interface softw are as
iControl’s iTAG™. The iCHIM E™ also supports t he same command list as iControl’s iTAG™. The iCHIM E™
is User configurable to periodically transmit the iCHIM E™’s status via the M ATTS radio netw ork. The
module may operate as stand alone device or may be used as a radio transceiver for devices that
communicate data as a part of a larger system.
The User interface for the module is a tw enty (20) pin connector on the bottom of the module.
Figure 1 iCHIME™ and Network Related Devices (Left to right: iCHIME™ Module, iTAG™ repeater for iCHIME™s,
iCHIME™ and iTAG™ reader)
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iCHI ME™Module Radio Oper ation.
This section intentionally blank for long-term confidentiality purposes.
Other Featur es.
In addition to the w ireless radio, the iCHIM E™ provides other features for system integration.
1.
Tw o RS-232 serial UARTs are available for the User to communicate to the module from
secondary systems to transmit data via the radio transceiver. The User has complete control for
setting the baud rate, data interval and packet format for data transmission.
2.
The iCHIM E™ hosts eight channels of 13 bit resolution Analog to Digital conversion. These inputs
can be used to monitor external sensors at tached to the iCHIM E™ (temperature, pressure,
vibration, etc.). The iCHIM E™ user interface includes command and data handling support to
issue alarms or automate behavior based on thresholds for these input.
3.
There is an onboard temperature sensor integrated w ith iCHIM E™. The default iCHIM E™ data
packet includes the temperature data.
4.
iCHIM E™ provide date time stamps for all data. The onboard clock for the iCHIM E™ is set to UTC
by readers in the netw ork or from an iTAG™ GPS by commands.
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Functional Block Diagr am.
The iCHIM E™ module integrates a low pow er microprocessor and a 2.4Ghz radio The iCHIM E™ module
also includes a softw are User interface for radio control and data transmission. Additionally, the
iCHIM E™ can retrieve User data via the tw o serial UARTs or provide up to 8 channels of analog t o digital
data.
Please note that the iCHIM E™ uses the same command list as the iTAG™ command list. For iCHIM E™
command and control, please refer to the iTAG™ Com mand List for a complete description of commands
that control t he iCHIM E™ module.
The iCHIM E™ module is equipped with an integrated trace antenna rated at 3.5 dBi. All mobile
applications w ill utilize the integral antenna provided w ith the iCHIM E™ module.
Optionally, a micro coax connector may be utilized to connect external antenna to the iCHIM E™ module.
iControl can provide iCHIM E™ modules w ith external antenna connectors that are certified and licensed
for external antenna operations.
NOTE: Users may not modify the antenna or its connection in anyway or risk violating radio law.
Figure 2 iCHIME™ Module Block Diagram
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Absolute Maximum Ratings.
Under no circumstances must the absolute maximum ratings giving in t his table be violated. Stress
exceeding one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device.
Parameter
Min
Max
Supply Voltage
-0.3
5.5
All supply pins must have same voltage
Voltage on any digital pin
-0.3
3.6
N/A
10
dBm
Input RF level
Units Condition
Storage temperature range
-50
150
Operating ambient temperature
-40
85
Figure 3 Maximum Ratings
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Gener al Char acter istics.
(1)
Programmable in 5MHz steps starting at 2405MHz per I EEE 802.15.4
iCHI ME™Radio Specification ( Tr ansmit) .
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iCHI ME™Radio Specification ( Receive) .
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OEM Installation Instr uction:
An OEM integrator utilizes the 2x10 x2mm pin header connector on the bottom of the iCHIM E™. To
apply pow er, utilize serial data, and connect to analog interfaces, the OEM must provide a 2x10 x 2mm
pin socket on their integrating electronics.
Inter face Specification.
The interface diagram noted below is for the mating connector on the User’s electronics. All interfaces
to the radio are buffered to prevent User interface electronics from interfering w ith the operation of the
radio.
(Top View) Users Mating Connector for
iCHIME™ Module
PIN
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Name
GND
Analog 7
Analog 4
Analog 6
Analog 5
VIN
TXDB
RXDB
TXDA
RXDA
P1_1
P1_0
P2_0
PBReset
P2_2
P2_1
Analog 3
Analog 0
Analog 2
Analog 1
Type
PWR
PWR
Output
Input
Output
Input
I/O
I/O
I/O
Input
I/O
I/O
Description
Ground
Analog Channel 7 (0-3.3 V input)
Analog Channel 4 (0-3.3 V input)
Analog Channel 6 (0-3.3 V input)
Analog Channel 5 (0-3.3 V input)
3.3-6.0 V input
Serial Port B transmit output (0-3.3V)
Serial Port B receive input (0-3.3V)
Serial Port A transmit output (0-3.3V)
Serial Port A receive input (0-3.3V)
General Purpose I/O (0-3.3 V input)
General Purpose I/O (0-3.3 V input)
General Purpose I/O (0-3.3 V input)
Reset Pin, Active low, if not used keep float
General Purpose I/O (0-3.3 V input)
General Purpose I/O (0-3.3 V input)
Analog Channel 3 (0-3.3 V input)
Analog Channel 0 (0-3.3 V input)
Analog Channel 2 (0-3.3 V input)
Analog Channel 2 (0-3.3 V input)
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Module Mechanical Specification.
The iCHIME™module is manufactur ed on a 0.062” t hick FR4 PCB substr ate. Ther e ar e four 0.10”
mounting holes w hich may be used to secur e the module in an enclosur e or to mount on a host
mother boar d. All r adio components ar e integr ated under a mechanically secur e, tamper pr oof RF
shield.
iCHIME™ Module Mechanical Dimensions (in inches)
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Module Unique Addr ess Identification.
Each iCHIM E™ module is assigned a unique 8 byte M AC address by iControl Incorporated. The M AC
address is used for radio netw ork address identification. The M AC address can not be modified by the
User and is located in protected flash memory. Figure 5 depicts the communication prot ocol betw een
iControl iCHIM E™ and the iGATE™ reader. The communication protocol utilizes a unique 8 byte M AC
address defined by the IEEE 802.15.4 standard.
In Figure 5,
The iCHIM E™ address is (0x0035A92300000002).
The iGATE™ address is (0x0035A9230A010203).
Figure 5
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FCC Compliance:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
The iCHIME™ Module is not sold to customers or third parties as a stand-alone product at this time. Any
use of the module or system it is integrated into is controlled solely by iControl Incorporated employees.
As such, any system utilizing an iCHIME™ Module and an antenna with gain higher than 7dBi will be
configured by an iControl Incorporated employee to disable radio channel 26. Channel 26 will only be
allowed for use in systems which have antennas with 7dBi or less gain and are configured by an iControl
Incorporated employee to reduce radio transmit power to FCC acceptable levels.
Tr oubleshooting:
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
Conditions:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Mar kings:
To satisfy FCC exterior labeling requirements the follow ing text must be placed on the exterior of the
product. FCC ID: W2E-ICHIME-M10
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Figure 7 Example FCC Label
Figure 8 iCHIME™ FCC Label Position
FCC War nings:
Modifications: Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules.
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Radio Fr equency Exposur e:
Notes:
1) For mobile or fixed location transmitters the minimum separation distance is 20cm, even if calculators
indicate the M PE distance is less.
2) This equipment has been evaluated in accordance w ith the FCC bulletin 56 “ Hazards of radio
frequency and electromagnetic fields” and bulletin 65 “ Human exposure t o radio frequency and
electromagnetic fields.
3) Safe operation in an uncontrolled environment w ill result if the follow ing distances from the device
are maintained as a minimum.
Use of Modular Cer tification:
For a host manufacture’s using a certified modular, if (1) the module’s FCC ID is not visible w hen
installed in the host, or (2) if the host is marketed so that end users do not have straightforw ard
commonly used methods for access to remove the module so that the FCC ID of the module is visible;
then an additional permanent label referring to the enclosed module: “ Contains Transmitter M odule
FCC ID: XYZM ODEL1” or “ Contains FCC ID: XYZM ODEL1” must be used.
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NCC 警語
- 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用
(For Reducing RF I nfluence, Use Properly)
- 為維護隱私權，請妥適使用
(For protect individual privacy, Use Properly)
- 本器材須經專業工程人員安裝及設定，始得設置使用，且不得直接販售給一般消費者。
(This device must be installed by expert and will not be sold directly to the general public through retail
store)
- 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變
更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至
無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
WARNI NG
Administrative Regulations on Low Power Radio Waves Radiated Devices warning:
Article 12
Without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not
allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original
characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio‐frequency
devices.
Article 14
The low power radio‐frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and
interfere legal communications; I f found, the user shall cease operating immediately
until no interference is achieved.
The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in
compliance with the Telecommunications Act.
The low power radio‐frequency devices must be susceptible with the
interference from legal communications or I SM radio wave radiated devices.

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