MaxStream 9XTREAM User Manual manual
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Users Manual
CDH Communications 9Xtream Frequency Hopping Data Radio CDH Communications 3471 N. 1730 W. Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 Phone: (801)796-5566 Fax: (801) 796-5525 http://www.cdhcommunications.com CDH Communications CDH Communications 3471 N. 1370 W. Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 (801)796-5566 9Xtreme Frequency Hopping Data Radio FCC Compliance Warning: Changes or modifications to the 9Xtreme Data Radio not expressly approved by CDH Communications, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. Note: 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. 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: • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CDH Communications Introduction The CDH Communications 9Xtreme is a frequency hopping data transceiver radio designed for integration with other products. The 9Xtreme operates within the 900 MHz ISM Band under Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. The 9Xtreme allows OEMs to integrate the radio into their own systems. When installed using a CDH Communications approved antenna, the system integrator needs to make sure the 9Xtreme’s FCC label, or a copy of that FCC label, is clearly visible on the outside of the integrated product. Caution: If this radio is integrated into another product, the system integrator is responsible for complying with the external labeling requirements as directed in the FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15.19. The system integrator may only use antennas that have been tested and approved with this radio to maintain the FCC approval. If a system integrator uses a non-approved antenna they are responsible for obtaining their own FCC certification. The radio also requires +5V source voltage. Any voltage higher than 5.5V will damage the radio. Approved Antennas Mfr Model AXQ900 Astron PTL AXH900 RP Astron SMA R CDH 900CDAN Freq Gain Type Connector 902-928 2dBi Omni MMCX 902-928 2dBi Omni 902-928 2dBi Omni Reverse Polarity SMA Integrated Dimensions 3” 6.5” 3” In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements the Data Radio must be installed with the antennas listed above and a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained from the antenna to any near by persons. The Radio uses an asynchronous serial interface with a start bit, stop bit and eight (8) data bits at TTL levels for communicating with the host system. Using an RS232 driver chip (such as a Maxim MAX232) the Radio can communicate directly to a standard Serial Communications Port on a PC. See the section titled Demo Kit Instructions for a tutorial to help get started using the 9Xtreme Radio. 9Xtreme Features: • Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology • Secure over the air data encryption • Resistant to noise and interference. • 130mW transmit power • 25 mile (40 Kilometer) effective range (line of sight) CDH Communications • Broadcast (promiscuous) networking protocol – data sent to the serial port on one radio will be presented out of the serial port on all other radios that are within range and have the same group code. Connections The Data Radio is connected to a host device using the 11 pin and the 4 pin berg headers. These connections provide the radio with the required DC power source (+5V) and allow the Data Radio to be programmed, configured and provide the I/O lines for the asynchronous line level (TTL) RS-232 connection. J1 PIN DESCRIPTIONS J1-1 CTS Clear to send flow control (output) J1-2 INT1 Interupt line to radio processor (input, not currently implemented) J1-3 TX Asyncronous data output (data going from radio to user) J1-4 RX Asyncronous data input (data going from user to radio) J1-5 RTS Ready to send flow control (input, not currently implemented) J1-6 *RESET Reset line to radio processor (pull low to reset radio processor) J1-7 MOSI SPI data in (input, not currently implemented) J1-8 MISO SPI data out (output, not currently implemented) J1-9 SCK SPI data clock (input/output, not currently implemented) J1-10 Power +5 volts DC. (55mA in RX mode, 200mA in TX mode) J1-11 Ground J2 PIN DESCRIPTIONS J2-1 Ground J2-2 Ground J2-3 Ground J2-4 Ground Antenna Connection Female MMCX CDH Communications Specifications Frequency Range: Radio Power Source: Demo Kit Power Source: Antenna Impedance: Antenna Connection: 902 to 928 MHz ISM Band 5 VDC 200mA 6-15 VDC 200mA 50 Ohms unbalanced MMCX female Operation Mode: Sensitivity: Selectivity: FCC Compliance: Transport Protocol: Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum -111 dBm 70 dB at pager and cellular frequencies Part 15 Transparent Data Interface: RF Data Rate: Data Interface Rates: Data Protocol: Asynchronous Serial TTL 9600 bps 9600 or 19,200 bps 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, transparent (no protocol). Operating Temperatures: Size: -40°C to 85°C, (-40°F to 185°F) 1.6 in. x 2.7 in. x .35 in. CDH Communications Using the 9Xtream Demo Kit Introduction: Use this demo kit to experience the power and sensitivity of the CDH 9Xtream radio. This radio transmits data at 19200 bits per second in the license-free 900MHz ISM band. See how simple it is to communicate with the radio using asynchronous serial communications by following the instructions below. Contents: 9Xtream Frequency Hopping 900MHz 19200bps radios Demo Boards Battery clips with 9-volt battery DB-9 connecting cables DB-25 to DB-9 converters 3.5" floppy disk containing file RAT.TXT Figure 1– Demo Kit Requirements: 2 computers with an available comm port and Windows 95/98 or NT. Instructions: 1. 2. Assemble and Connect Demo Boards to computers. a. Connect the radios to the Demo Boards by fitting the 4 and 11-pin connectors into their respective female headers. b. Attach the male sides of one of the DB-9 Connecting Cables to the female DB-9 jacks on the Demo Boards. c. Attach the female side of a DB-9 connecting cable to an available comm port on the back of Computer 1. Connect Radio 2 to Computer 2 in the same fashion. d. Plug Battery clips into the Demo Boards. The green LEDs on the Demo Boards will illuminate to show the boards are powered. e. Refer to figure 1 for completed assembly. Run and configure HyperTrm.exe on both computers a. Open the folder on the Start Menu found under Programs -> Accessories -> Communications -> HyperTerminal. b. Double-click on the application HyperTrm.exe and choose a name and an icon for the new connection in the Connection Description dialogue box. c. In the Connect To dialogue box on each computer, select Connect using: Direct to Com1 or Direct to Com2 to correspond with the comm port used on the respective computers (see figure 2) . Click OK. d. In the COM Properties dialogue box, set the following: Bits per second: 19200; Data bits: 8; Parity: None; Stop Bits: 1 and Flow Control: Hardware (See figure 3). Click OK. Figure 2 –Connect To Dialogue Box Figure 3 – COM Properties Dialogue Box CDH Communications e. Both computers are now set up and ready to communicate. 3. Test Connection a. Place cursor in HyperTerminal window of Computer 1 and type a message. Notice that text appears only in the window of Computer 2 and text typed on Computer 2 appears only on Computer 1. This text is being transferred over the air by the CDH 9Xtream radios. b. Transfer the file RAT.TXT i. On Computer 1: Select Transfer menu -> Send File(or try right-clicking in the HyperTerminal window). Insert the disk into the A: drive and enter Filename: A:\RAT.TXT Select Protocol: Ymodem (See figure 4). Press Send. ii. On Computer 2: Select Transfer menu -> Receive File. Select a folder in which to place the file and select Protocol: Ymodem (see figure 5). Press Receive. Figure 4 – Send File Dialogue iii. The file will begin to transfer and any errors Box or retries will be accounted for. Touch the antennas and move the radios around to notice that errors or retries do occur under certain circumstances. iv. When the transfer completes, open RAT.TXT on Computer 2 and observe the pattern of text, it will be easy to see if any characters were lost or corrupted. Figure 5 – Receive File v. Any file can be transferred this way. Use Dialogue Box either Xmodem or Ymodem protocol. Both computers must have the same settings. c. Try range testing by distancing the two computers from each other. The radios can send and receive data over 20 miles line of sight. 4. Problems (Trouble Shooting) a. Can’t find the HyperTerminal on your computer? i. Search your hard drive for HyperTrm.exe ii. Download a free version from http://www.hilgraeve.com b. Power LED doesn’t illuminate when battery clip is attached? i. Replace the battery. c. Cannot connect to the comm port or communication not working? i. Try selecting another comm port by selecting Properties under the File menu. ii. If necessary test the comm ports with a null modem cable (cross RX and TX) between the two computers to verify operation of comm ports. d. Some characters come through but not all? i. Verify that both comm ports are set to 19200 bits per second.
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