XCite™ RS-232/RS-485 RF Modem 900 MHz
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The 9XCite RS232 / RS422 / RS485 900 MHz RF Modem provides excellent range (up to 1000') in a low cost wireless solution. The modem includes a DIP-switchable RS-232 / RS485/ RS422 interface board and resides in an anodized aluminum enclosure.
This affordable RF modem outperforms others costing hundreds of dollars more and is approved for use in North America, Australia, Israel and many other countries.
Product summary:
- ISM 900 MHz operating frequency
- 4 mW power output (up to 300m range)
- RS-232/RS-485 interfacing built-in
- Commercial (0 to 70° C) or Industrial (-40 to 85° C) temperature rating
- FCC/IC approved
- Low-power modes supported
All MaxStream radio modems are manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 registered standards and backed by MaxStream's one-year warranty.
Additionally, free and unlimited access to MaxStream’s knowledgeable and responsive team of RF XPerts™ is included with every radio modem sold. To experience the best in wireless data solutions and support, contact MaxStream, Inc.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Power Output: | 4 mW (6 dBm) |
| Indoor/Urban Range: | 300' (90m) |
| Outdoor/RF Line-of-sight Range: | Up to 1000' (300m) |
| RF Data Rate: | 9.6 or 38.4 Kbps |
| Interface Data Rate: | Up to 57.6 Kbps |
| Receiver Sensitivity: | -108 dBm (@ 9600 bps) |
| Networking | |
| Spread Spectrum Type: | FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) |
| Supported Network Topologies: | Peer-to-peer, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint & multidrop |
| Error Handling: | n/a |
| Filtration Options: | VID (Vendor ID Number), channels and addressing |
| Channel Capacity: | 7 frequency hopping or 25 single frequency channels |
| Addressing: | 65,000 network addresses available for each channel |
| Encryption: | n/a |
| Power | |
| Supply Voltage: | 7 - 18 V |
| Transmit Current: | 105 mA |
| Receive Current: | 65 mA |
| Power-down Sleep Current: | <1 mA |
| General | |
| Frequency Band: | 902 - 928 MHz |
| Data Connection: | Female DB-9 |
| Physical Properties | |
| Size: | 2.750" x 5.500" x 1.125" (6.99cm x 13.97cm x 2.86cm) |
| Weight: | 7.1 oz. (200g) |
| Antenna Options: | RPSMA (Reverse Polarity SMA) |
| Operating Temperature: | 0 to 70° C (commercial) |
| Certifications: | |
| FCC: | OUR-9XCITE |
| IC: | 4214A-9XCITE |
| Europe: | ~ |
| Class 1 Division 2: | Approved |
An RS-232/RS-485 accessories package is also available. The accessories package includes hardware and software that facilitate RF communications. The following items are included in the XCite-PKG-RA package:
- (1) 9XCite-PKG-R RS-232/485 RF Modem
- (1) Quick start guide
- (1) CD with documentation and software
- (1) 1/2 wave dipole antenna
- (1) Serial loopback adapter
- (1) Null modem adapter (male-to-male)
- (1) Male RS-485/422 adapter
- (1) Female RS-485/422 adapter
- (1) DB-9 male to DB-9 female serial cable
- (1) AC power adapter
- (1) 9 volt battery adapter