Cognosos 10015 User Manual

Cognosos PCA-10015 Radio Module

User’s Manual

The PCA-10015 Radio Module is a small, battery powered 433MHz UHF transceiver with a integrated
sensors. This module is extremely low power and is used to create end devices that operate on
Cognosos’ RadioCloud® radio networks. The baseline application for the end products includes asset
tracking and sensor network applications. In use, a combination of events trigger the module to gather
and relay sensor data to a Cognosos’ RadioCloud® radio network.

The PCA-10015 module offers several methods of UHF communication including long-range and short­range communication modes. Each communication mode is internally limited for compliance with the
associated FCC/IC regulations. The end application may use the various transmission modes to
communicate operational events, to provide event-based alerts or for system interrogation and
maintenance. The PCA-10015 is a versatile transceiver module that enables communication with other
devices compatible with RadioCloud® radio protocols.

Product Models:

For compatibility with multiple end product designs, the PCA-10015 module comes in several variants,
with the only difference being the direction the LEDs face or population of the optional serial port
connector. Contact Cognosos at www.cognosos.com for more detailed information.

Operational Modes

Tracker Tag – This is the default mode of the PCA-10015. Without further input, the unit will default to
operation in this mode.

Storage Mode – The PCA-10015 in tracker tag mode will sleep if the rounded antenna end of the
product is held vertically upwards. This mode is useful for transport and storage to minimize battery
life.

Host Control Mode – Specific models include a serial port connector which can be used to send unique
messages via the radio control modes. Host Control is used to create Cognosos’ RadioCloud® network
elements. All radio communication is controlled by the integrated radio subsystem to ensure
compliance with regulatory requirements.

Rev 4

System Operation

Rev 4