RFN-500LG User’s Guide Document Number XXXX Revision 1 Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems 910 Clopper Road, Suite 201S Gaithersburg, MD 20878 USA www.eaton.
Contents 1 About the RFN500LG ............................................................................................................................. 3 2 Regulatory Notices................................................................................................................................. 4 3 RFN500LG Specifications .....................................................................................................................
1 About the RFN-500LG The RFN-500LG is a radio communications device designed for use in L+G Focus meters. It can also be used in Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems Gateways and Relay Nodes. The RFN-500LG provides a 915 MHz radio interface to an RF mesh network. The RFN-500LG operates from a power source of 120 VAC to 277 VAC, received from the host device. It may also be powered from a 12VDC power source. The supplied voltage is then regulated to 5.0 VDC and 3.3VDC by the on-board power supply circuit.
2 Regulatory Notices Warning The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that FCC Labeling requirements are met. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the OEM enclosure specifying the Cooper Power Systems FCC identifier (FCC ID: P9X-500LG) and IC Number (IC: 6766A-500LG) as well as the FCC Notice below. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Warning Warning The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Transmitters with Detachable Antennas This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 5 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Antennas that may be used with this product include: Warning Linx ¼ Wave Through-hole Helical, 2.4dBi Omnidirectional Molex P-N 1052620003, 1.
3 RFN500LG Specifications Radio Specifications Operating frequency 902.75 – 927.25 MHz Reliable data transmission Error detection, correction and retransmission RF output power 30 dBm (maximum) to -20 dBm Data rate 9.6 kb/s, 19.2 kb/s, 38.4 kb/s, 76.8 kb/s, 153.6 kb/s Receiver sensitivity -114 dBm (@ 1.0% PER, 9.
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