9XCite™ Wireless OEM Module 9XCite Wireless OEM Module RF System Components Module Configuration Appendices Product Manual v1.0 For 9XCite Module Part Numbers: XC09-009… XC09-038… 355 South 520 West, Suite 180 Lindon, UT 84042 Phone: (801) 765-9885 Fax: (801) 765-9895 support@MaxStream.net www.MaxStream.net M100043 12.02.
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XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 9XCite Wireless OEM Module Powerfully Simple The 9XCite Module is a drop-in wireless solution that adds connectivity to any UART or serial device.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 Block Diagram Figure 1. 9XCite Module Block Diagram DIN DIN Buffer Transmitting Circuitry RF TX Buffer CTS RF Switch Interference Filter VCC Antenna Port GND DOUT Buffer DOUT Receiving Circuitry RF RX Buffer ‘Interference Filter’ reduces interference from pagers and cellular. Module Pinout Signals 9XCite Module pin signals and their functions: Table 1.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 Pinout Signal Overview The interface signals are available through the 11-pin header. All pins operate on VCC CMOS levels. Five signals that are commonly used in applications are: • DI (pin 4 – Data In) • DO (pin 3 – Data Out) • VCC (pin 10 – Power) • GND (pin 11 – Ground) • (pin 1 – Clear-to-Send) The remaining 6 pins (SLEEP (PWRDN), , , RX LED, /PWR, ) may be used for additional functionality.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 Factory assigned Vendor ID number Channel (or Network) number Module Address Packet Serial Number (8-bit number that uniquely identifies each packet) Data shifted into module for transmission 16-bit CRC (like a checksum) for error detection Timing Specifications The diagram below [Figure 4] shows 9XCite Modules providing an RF Link between hosts. Figure 4.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 Mechanical Drawings Figure 6. Mechanical Drawings (Measures are in inches) Electrical Characteristics Table 3. DC Characteristics (Vcc = 2.85 to 5.50V) Symbol Parameter Condition Min Max Units VIL Input Low Voltage All Input Signals -0.5 0.3 * Vcc V VIH Input High Voltage All Except Pin 0.6 * Vcc Vcc + 0.5 V VIH2 Input High Voltage Pin * 0.9 * Vcc Vcc + 0.5 V VOL Output Low Voltage 0.
XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 RF System Components Serial Communications The 9XCite Wireless OEM Module interfaces to a host device through a CMOS-level asynchronous serial port. Through its serial port, the 9XCite Module can communicate directly with any UARTinterfaced or RS-232/485/422 device.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 Interfacing Hardware MaxStream, Inc. developed a proprietary interface board (MaxStream Product number: XIB-R) to facilitate the connection between 9XCite Wireless OEM Modules and serial devices. Many integrators develop their own interfacing circuitry; others use MaxStream’s XIB-R Interface Board.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 MaxStream Interface Board Components & Features 9a. Power Switch Move the Power Switch to the on (up) position to power the Interface Board. DIP Switch [10a] settings are only read during a power-up sequence. 9b. LEDs The LED indicators visualize diagnostic status information.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 XCite Commands & Parameter Reference XCite AT Commands and Non-AT Settable Parameters are organized under the following categories: • AT Command Mode Options • Diagnostic • Networking • Serial Interfacing • Sleep Mode (Low Power) Table 5.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 Table 6. Non-AT Settable Parameters (Settable using XCite-CTU Software only) Command Category AT Command Options Networking AT Command Equivalent Command Description Parameter Range # Bytes Returned Factory Default AT Silence AFTER Sequence - Sets time period of silence after a command sequence. Range: 0x00 - 0xFFFF (milliseconds) 2 0x1F4 BT Silence BEFORE Sequence – Sets period of silence time before a command sequence.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 Configuration Software XCite-CTU Software XCite-CTU is MaxStream-provided software used to configure 9XCite Modules. It is the only means that can be used to set all three command parameter types [AT Commands, Non-AT Settable Parameters & Read-Only AT Commands].
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 Appendix A: FCC Certification 9XCite (900 MHz) Module - FCC Compliance The MaxStream 9XCite Wireless OEM Module complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Compliance requires the following be stated: Figure A1. Required FCC Label for 9XCite Module FCC ID: OUR-9XCITE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 FCC Notice Compliance to the following is also required: IMPORTANT: The 9XCite (900 MHz) OEM Module has been certified by the FCC for use with other products without any further certification (as per FCC section 2.1091). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MaxStream could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. IMPORTANT: OEMs must test their final product to comply with unintentional radiators (FCC section 15.107 and 15.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 9XCite (900 MHz) Approved Antenna List ANTENNA WARNING WARNING This device has been tested with Reverse Polarity SMA connectors with the antennas listed in Table A1 [next page]. When integrated into the OEM product, these fixed antennas require installation preventing end-users from replacing them with non-approved antennas. Any antenna not already tested with the 9XCite module must be tested to comply with FCC Section 15.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 Appendix B: Specifications 9XCite Wireless OEM Module Specifications Table B1.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 Appendix C: Additional Information 1-Year Warranty The 9XCite Wireless OEM Module from MaxStream, Inc. (the "Product") is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, for a period of 1-year from the date of purchase. In the event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship, MaxStream will repair or replace the defective product.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 9XCite Wireless OEM Module Part Numbers Figure C1.
9XCite Wireless OEM Module – Product Manual v1.0 Appendix D: Troubleshooting & FAQs Contact MaxStream MaxStream technical support prides itself on timely and thorough solution-delivery. MaxStream technical support engineers are versed in RF and EE technologies and are readily accessible via the means listed below. By contacting MaxStream technical support, you benefit from many years of combined field experience. Several on-line support features are available.
