Cooper Power Systems RFNSCOMMMR3 User Manual

RFN SelectComm-MRB3 User’s Guide

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Contents

1 About the RFN SelectComm-MRB3 ................................................................................................... 3

2 Regulatory Notices ............................................................................................................................... 4

3 RFN SelectComm-MRB3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 7

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1 About the RFN SelectComm-MRB3

The RFN SelectComm-MRB3 is a radio communications device designed for use in Cooper

Power System’s EkaNet RF mesh networks. It has no sensor or meter directly associated

with it, and can be used in a variety of applications to extend the range and reliability of
the RF mesh network. It is designed to be used in Cooper’s LCR, Relay, Gateway, Energy
Harvesting Relay, and Field Tool products. The RFN SelectComm-MRB3 provides a 915
MHz radio interface.

The RFN SelectComm-MRB3 operates from a regulated DC power source of 3.3 VDC,
received from the host device. The radio modules operate in license-free bands at 915
MHz (902 to 928 MHz). RFN SelectComm-MRB3 Nodes are fully compatible with mesh
network hardware, protocols and operations. Two radio transmission data rates are
available: 76.8 kb/s and153.6 kb/s. The transmission power of the 915 MHz radio is
adjustable from 30 dBm to -20 dBm.

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