XTend™ RS-232/RS-485 RF Modem 900 MHz
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The 9XTend RS-232/485 RF Modem provides outstanding range (up to 40 miles) and security in a low-cost wireless solution. The modem is coupled with a DIP switchable RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 interface board and mounted in an anodized aluminum enclosure.
No configuration is necessary for out-of-box RF communications. The modem’s default configuration supports a wide range of data system applications. Advanced configurations can be implemented using simple AT or binary commands.
Product summary:
- ISM 900 MHz operating frequency
- 1 mW - 1 Watt power output (up to 40 mile range)
- 256-bit AES Encryption
- RS-232/RS-485 interfacing built-in
- Industrial (-40 to 85° C) temperature rating
- FCC-approved
- Australian approved modems available (XTH9)
- Advanced networking & low-power modes supported
All MaxStream radio modems are manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 registered standards and backed by MaxStream's one-year warranty.
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: | 1 mW - 1 Watt (0 - 30 dBm), software selectable |
| Indoor/Urban Range: | up to 3000' (900m) |
| Outdoor/RF Line-of-sight Range: | up to 40 miles (64 km) |
| RF Data Rate: | 9.6 or 115.2 Kbps |
| Interface Data Rate: | up to 230.4 Kbps |
| Receiver Sensitivity: | -110 dBm (@ 9600 bps) |
| Networking | |
| Spread Spectrum Type: | FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) |
| Networking Topology: | Peer-to-peer, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint & multidrop |
| Error Handling: | Retries & acknowledgements, multiple transmissions |
| Filtration Options: | VID (Vendor ID Number), channels and addressing |
| Channel Capacity: | 10 hop sequences share 50 frequencies |
| Addressing: | 65,000 network addresses available for each channel |
| Encryption: | 256-bit AES |
| Power | |
| Supply Voltage: | 7 - 28 V |
| Transmit Current: | 900 mA (@ 1W TX Power Output) |
| Receive Current: | 110 mA |
| Power-down Sleep Current: | 17 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: | 6.1 oz. (200g) |
| Antenna Options: | RPSMA (Reverse Polarity SMA) |
| Operating Temperature: | -40 to 85° C (industrial) |
| Certifications: | |
| FCC: | OUR-9XTEND |
| IC: | 4214A-9XTEND |
| Europe: | ~ |
| Class 1 Division 2: | Approved |
When purchased with accessories, each new 9XTend-PKG-RA comes with everything you need to connect and test your radio modem using one or two PCs (two radio modems are required to make a wireless link).
- (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 RS232 / RS485 / RS422 adapter
- (1) Female RS232 / RS485 / RS422 adapter
- (1) DB-9 male to DB-9 female serial cable
- (1) 9V 1A power adapter
