User's Manual

ManualsBrandsRF Digital ManualsElectronics2.4 GHz Transceiver Module

13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618

Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009

www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com

RF Digital Corp.

8/13/2009 11:12 PM

Patents

Pending

RFDP8

RF Module

RFD21733

RFD21735

RFD21737

RFD21738

RFD21739

Complete 2.4 GHz RF Transceiver Module

with Built-In RFDP8 Application Protocol

Part Numbers RFD21733, RFD21735, RFD21737, RFD21738, RFD21739

RFD21735

Optional Configuration

For use with

External Antenna

RFD21733

15mm x 15mm (0.600 inch x 0.600 inch)

RFD21733 / RFD21735 is a complete, READY-TO-USE wireless solution with it's

built-in user application interface (RFDP8). Includes RFID, ESN, Logic Switch

Transmitter / Receiver, 9600,N,8,1 Serial UART and many easy-to-use addressable

network modes. No development required at all, no RF layout, no code writing, all

features are built-in. Be up and running with a full wireless solution in minutes.

Applications

• Active RFID

• Long Range RFID

• Remote Control

• Light Controls

• Home Automation

• Alarm Security

• Keyless Entry

• Perimeter Monitoring

• PC Keyboard Security

• Wireless Keyboard

• Wireless Mouse

• TV Remote

• Home Stereo Remote

• Asset Tracking

• Wireless PTT

• Remote Switches

• Remote Terminals

• Wireless RS232 DB9

• Wireless RS485

• Temperature Control

• HV/AC

• Meter Reading

• Data Acquisition

• Inventory Control

• Keyfob Remotes

• Industrial Controls

• Vending Machines

Summary of content (24 pages)

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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com Complete 2.4 GHz RF Transceiver Module with Built-In RFDP8 Application Protocol Part Numbers RFD21733, RFD21735, RFD21737, RFD21738, RFD21739 Optional Configuration For use with External Antenna RFD21735 Applications RFD21733 15mm x 15mm (0.600 inch x 0.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 Custom Modules RFD21733 / RFD21735 Features • WiFi interference tolerant. • Bluetooth interference tolerant. • Zigbee interference tolerant. • Very low cost. • No external parts required. • No RF layout required.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 Differences Between Eval Boards RFD21737 The RFD21733 RF Module with built-in chip antenna is soldered onto the RFD21737 eval board. The antenna is self contained within the module. This eval board is self-contained and does not require an external antenna.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 Eval Board Top and Bottom Labeled Views All three eval boards can be powered from their on-board CR2032 3V battery or through the 12 pin 0.100 inch (2.54mm) pitch header, which can plug into directly into standard solderless breadboards or connect to mating a 0.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM RFDP8 RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 Patents Pending www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com RFDP8 Mode Selector Switch The 8 different modes of the RFDP8 Application Protocol are selected using the 3-position dip-switch S5 shown in the examples below.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 Eval Board Top and Bottom View Pinout Eval Board Power Supply and Logic Levels - Important There is an internal 3.3 Volt (LDO) on the eval boards. At the (pin 2) +V input pin, you can supply 2.1VDC minimum and a maximum of 3.6VDC.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 RFDP8 Firmware RF Digital offers firmware for the RFD21733 and RFD21735 modules meets many common user requirements. The firmware and a unique identifier are pre-programmed and tested at the factory.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 After learning the transmitting modules ESN, or after 10 seconds pass, the module will exit learning mode by driving LEARN low and then changing it back to an input.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 9600 baud half-duplex UART, suitable for connection to a microcontroller, or a level translator (such as a MAX202) to an RS-232 port.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 module will transmit this information, and any UART which receives the data will turn its IO signal into an output and drive it high.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com 6 7 OUT2 OUT3 Output Output RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 Active high switch output #2, 20 millisecond hang-time. Active high switch output #3, 20 millisecond hang-time.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 The following timing diagrams show the operation of a logic transmitter and a logic receiver with the different hang time options. In the first diagram, the logic transmitter’s inputs are all asserted, and then sequentially de-asserted.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM RFDP8 RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 Patents Pending www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM RFDP8 RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 Patents Pending www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 FCC NOTICE Relating to Model Number R24 (RFD Stock Code: RFD21733) LABELING REQUIREMENT FOR USA FCC CERTIFICATION This device has a modular approval from the FCC.
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© Copyright, RF Digital Corp. 8/13/2009 11:12 PM Patents Pending RFDP8 13715 Alton Pkwy • Irvine • CA • 92618 Tel: 949.610.0008 • Fax: 949.610.0009 www.rfdigital.com • sales@rfdigital.com RF Module RFD21733 RFD21735 RFD21737 RFD21738 RFD21739 Important Notice RF Digital reserves the right to make corrections, modifications, and/or improvements to the product and/or its specifications at any time without notice. RF Digital assumes no liability for the user’s product and/or applications.