RFG-301 User’s Guide Document Number CUG RFG-301 Revision 1 Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems 540 Gaither Road, Suite 480 Rockville, MD 20850 USA www.eaton.
Contents 1 About the RFG-301 ................................................................................................................................. 3 2 Regulatory Notices................................................................................................................................. 4 3 RFG-301 Specifications .........................................................................................................................
1 About the RFG-301 The RFG-301 is a radio communications device designed for use in gas meters. The RFG-301 provides a 915 MHz radio interface to an RF mesh network. The RFG-301 operates from two 3.6V lithium batteries, connected in parallel to provide 3.6V. The radio module operates in license-free bands at 915 MHz (902.75 to 927.25 MHz). RFG-301 Nodes are fully compatible with mesh network hardware, protocols and operations. Five radio transmission data rates are available: 9.6 kb/s, 19.2 kb/s, 38.
2 Regulatory Notices 2.1 Regulatory Notices - English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Warning (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2.2 Regulatory Notices - French Notification Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
3 RFG-301 Specifications Radio Specifications Operating frequency 902.75 – 927.25 MHz Reliable data transmission Error detection, correction and retransmission RF output power 24 dBm (maximum) to 5 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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