Digi XTend User Manual
XTend vB DigiMesh
Radio Frequency (RF) Module
User Guide
Revision history—90001479
Revision Date Description
A December
2015
B May 2016
C June 2016 Added a drawing of the pinout locations.
D May 2018 Added note on range estimation. Changed ICto ISED.
E June 2019 Added FCC publication 996369 related information.
Baseline release of the document.
Removed Australian certification information. Updates various specifications
including the dimensions. Added the HScommand.
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Contents
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Applicable firmware and hardware 11
XTend replacement numbers 11
Certification overview 11
Development Kit
Development Kit contents 13
Interface hardware 13
XTIB-R RS-232/485 Interface Board 14
Configuration switch 14
I/O and Power LEDs 15
Serial port 15
RSSI LEDs 15
Power connector 15
XTIB-R DIP switch 15
Adapters 16
NULL Modem Adapter (male-to-male) 17
NULL Modem Adapter (female-to-female) 17
Serial Loopback Adapter 17
Male DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter 18
Female DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter 18
Interface protocols 19
RS-232 operation 19
RS-485 (2-wire) operation 22
RS-485 (4-wire) and RS-422 operation 24
Technical specifications
General specifications 28
Performance specifications 28
Networking specifications 28
Power requirements 29
Regulatory conformity summary 29
Hardware
Connect the hardware 31
Mechanical drawings 32
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Pin signals 32
Modes
Transparent and API operating modes 36
Transparent operating mode 36
API operating mode 36
Receive mode 36
Transmit mode 37
Command mode 37
Enter Command mode 37
Troubleshooting 38
Send AT commands 38
Response to AT commands 39
Apply command changes 39
Make command changes permanent 39
Exit Command mode 39
Operation
Serial interface 41
UART data flow 41
Serial data 41
Flow control 41
Data In (DIN) buffer and flow control 42
Data Out (DO) buffer and flow control 43
Networking methods
The MAC and PHY layers 45
64-bit addresses 45
Make a unicast transmission 46
Delivery methods 46
Point to Point / Point to Multipoint (P2MP) 46
Repeater/directed broadcast 46
DigiMesh networking 47
AT commands
Addressing commands 52
CI (Cluster ID) 52
DH (Destination Address High) 52
DL (Destination Address Low) 52
NI (Node Identifier) 52
NO (Network Discovery Options) 53
NT (Network Discovery Back-off) 53
SH (Serial Number High) 54
SL (Serial Number Low) 54
TO (Transmit Options) 54
Command mode options 55
CC (Command Character) 55
CT (Command Mode Timeout) 55
GT (Guard Times) 55
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Diagnostic commands 56
%H (MAC Unicast One Hop Time) 56
%V (Board Voltage) 56
%8 (MAC Broadcast One Hop Time) 56
BC (Bytes Transmitted) 56
DB (Last Packet RSSI) 57
EA (MAC ACK Failure Count) 57
ER (Receive Count Error) 57
GD (Good Packets Received) 58
RC (RSSI for channel) 58
R# (Reset Number) 58
TR (Transmission Failure Count) 59
UA (Unicasts Attempted Count) 59
Firmware commands 59
CK (Configuration CRC) 59
DD (Device Type Identifier) 59
NP (Maximum Packet Payload Bytes) 60
HS (Hardware Series) 60
HV (Hardware Version) 60
VR (Firmware Version) 60
I/O settings commands 60
CD (GP02 Configuration) 61
CS (GP01 Configuration) 61
RP (RSSI PWM Timer) 61
RT (GPI1 Configuration) 62
I/O diagnostic commands 62
TP (Board Temperature) 62
MAC/PHY commands 63
HP (Preamble ID) 63
ID (Network ID) 63
MT(Broadcast Multi-Transmits) 63
PL (TX Power Level) 64
RR (Unicast Mac Retries) 64
Network commands 64
BH (Broadcast Hops) 64
CE (Routing / Messaging Mode) 65
MR (Mesh Unicast Retries) 65
NH (Network Hops) 65
NN (Network Delay Slots) 66
Security commands 66
EE (Encryption Enable) 66
KY (AES Encryption Key) 66
Serial interfacing commands 66
AO (API Options) 67
AP (API Enable) 67
BD (Baud Rate) 67
FT (Flow Control Threshold) 68
NB (Parity) 68
RB (Packetization Threshold) 69
RO (Packetization Timeout) 69
SB (Stop Bits) 70
Special commands 70
AC (Apply Changes) 70
CN (Exit Command Mode) 70
FR (Software Reset) 71
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RE (Restore Defaults) 71
WR (Write) 71
R1 (Restored Compiled) 71
Operate in API mode
API mode overview 73
API frame specifications 73
Calculate and verify checksums 75
Escaped characters in API frames 76
API frames
API frame exchanges 78
AT commands 78
Transmit and Receive RF data 78
Remote AT commands 79
Device Registration 79
Code to support future API frames 79
Local AT Command Request - 0x08 81
Description 81
Format 81
Examples 81
Queue Local AT Command Request - 0x09 83
Description 83
Examples 83
64-bit Transmit Request - 0x00 85
Description 85
Format 85
Examples 86
Transmit Request - 0x10 87
Description 87
Transmit options bit field 88
Examples 88
Explicit Addressing Command Request - 0x11 90
Description 90
64-bit addressing 90
Reserved endpoints 90
Reserved cluster IDs 90
Reserved profile IDs 90
Transmit options bit field 91
Examples 92
Remote AT Command Request - 0x17 94
Description 94
Format 94
Examples 95
Local AT Command Response - 0x88 97
Description 97
Examples 97
Modem Status - 0x8A 99
Description 99
Modem status codes 100
Examples 101
Extended Transmit Status - 0x8B 102
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Description 102
Transmit Status - 0x89 104
Description 104
Delivery status codes 105
Examples 106
Route Information - 0x8D 107
Description 107
Format 107
Examples 108
Aggregate Addressing Update- 0x8E 109
Description 109
Examples 109
64-bit Receive Packet - 0x80 111
Description 111
Format 111
Examples 112
Receive Packet - 0x90 113
Description 113
Examples 114
Explicit Receive Indicator - 0x91 115
Description 115
Examples 116
Node Identification Indicator - 0x95 117
Description 117
Examples 119
Remote AT Command Response- 0x97 120
Description 120
Examples 121
Work with networked devices
Network commissioning and diagnostics 124
Local configuration 124
Remote configuration 124
Send a remote command 124
Apply changes on remote devices 124
Remote command response 124
Establish and maintain network links 125
Build aggregate routes 125
DigiMesh routing examples 125
Replace nodes 126
Test links in a network - loopback cluster 126
Test links between adjacent devices 127
Example 128
RSSI indicators 129
Discover all the devices on a network 129
Trace route option 130
NACK messages 131
Regulatory information
FCC (United States) 133
OEM labeling requirements 133
FCC notices 133
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RF exposure statement 134
FCC antenna certifications 134
XTend vB RF Module antenna options 135
FCC publication 996369 related information 140
ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) 142
Labeling requirements 142
Transmitters for detachable antennas 142
Detachable antennas 142
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The XTend vB RF Module was engineered to provide customers with an easy-to-use radio frequency
(RF) solution that provides reliable delivery of critical data between remote devices. The module
transfers a standard asynchronous serial data stream, operates within the ISM 900 MHz frequency
band and operates at an RF data rate of 125 kb/s.
Applicable firmware and hardware 11
XTend replacement numbers 11
Certification overview 11
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Applicable firmware and hardware
This manual supports the following firmware:
nn 8xxx for XTend DigiMesh
It supports the following hardware:
n As the name suggests, the XTend vB RF Module is form factor and over the air compatible with
our XTend module.
XTend replacement numbers
The following table provides the part numbers you can use to replace XTend devices with the XTend
vB RF Module.
Legacy part number Replacement part number
XT09-MI XTP9B-DPM-001
XT09-SI XTP9B-DPS-001
XT09-MI-MESH XTP9B-DMM-001
XT09-SI-MESH XTP9B-DMS-001
Certification overview
The XTend vB RF Module contains an FCC/IC approved RF module. For usage requirements, see
Regulatory information.
ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) license-free 902-928 MHz frequency band.
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 registered standards.
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Development Kit
Development Kit contents 13
Interface hardware 13
XTIB-R RS-232/485 Interface Board 14
Adapters 16
Interface protocols 19
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Development Kit Development Kit contents
Development Kit contents
The XTend vB RF Module Development Kit includes the hardware and software you need to rapidly
create long-range wireless links between devices. The following table shows the contents of the kit.
Part
Item Qty Description
number
XTend vB RF
Module
XTend vB RF
Module
Antenna 1 900 MHz RPSMA, 6" half-wave, dipole, articulating, RPSMA A09-
Antenna 1 900 MHz RPSMA, 7" half-wave, dipole, articulating, w/ pigtail,
RS-232
Interface Board
RS-232 Cable
(6')
Serial loopback
adapter
NULL modem
adapter (maleto-male)
1 Long range 900 MHz RF Module(with RPSMA connector) XTP9B-
DPS-001
1 Long range 900 MHz RF Module (with MMCX antenna) XTP9B-
DPM001
HASM675
A09-
MMCX
2 Enables communication to RS-232 devices XTIB-R
2 Connects interface board to devices having an RS-232 serial
port
1 Connects to the female RS-232 (DB-9) serial connector of the
Digi Interface Board and can be used to configure the device
to function as a repeater (for range testing)
1 Connects to the female RS-232 (DB-9) serial connector of the
Digi Interface Board and can be used to connect the device
to another DCE (female DB9) device
HABMMP5I
JD2D3CDS-6F
JD2D3CDL-A
JD2D2CDN-A
NULL modem
adapter
(female-tofemale)
Male DB-9 to
RJ-45 adapter
Female DB-9 to
RJ-45 adapter
Power adapter 2 Allows you to power the Interface Board with a 110 V AC
1 Used to bypass radios to verify serial cabling is functioning
1 Facilitates adapting the DB-9 connector of the Digi Interface
1 Facilitates adapting the DB-9 connector of the Digi Interface
Interface hardware
The XTend vB RF Module Development Kit includes a pair of RS-232 interface boards that support the
RS-232, RS-485 and RS-422 protocols. When you mount the devices to the interface boards, the boards
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Board to a CAT5 cable (male DB9 to female RJ45)
Board to a CAT5 cable (female DB9 to female RJ45)
power supply (not included with international (-INT)
development kits)
JD3D3CDN-A
JE1D2CDA-A
JE1D3CDA-A
JP4P29V10-6F
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Development Kit XTIB-R RS-232/485 Interface Board
provide the following development tools:
n Fast and direct connection to serial devices (such as PCs) and easy access to the device
registries. The parameters stored in the registry allow you to customize the devices to suit the
specific needs of your data systems.
n External DIP switch to automatically configure common device profiles.
n Signal conversion between TTL levels and RS-232 levels.
The Digi Interface board can connect the device to any device that has an available RS-232, RS-485 or
RS-422 connection.
This documentation refers to a XTend vB RF Module mounted to an interface board as a "Module
Assembly."
XTIB-R RS-232/485 Interface Board
The following figure shows a front view of the board. The table explains the numbered callouts in the
figure.
Number Description
1 Configuration switch
2 I/O and Power LEDs
3 DB-9 Serial port
4 RSSI LEDs
5 Power connector
Configuration switch
The Configuration switch provides an alternate method for entering Command mode. To enter
Command mode at the device's default RF data rate, hold the Configuration switch down for two
seconds.
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Development Kit XTIB-R RS-232/485 Interface Board
I/O and Power LEDs
The LEDS visualize status information and indicate device activity as follows:
LED
color
Yellow Top Serial data out (to the host)
Green Middle Serial data in (from the host)
Red Bottom Power/TX indicator (the red light is on when powered, it pulses on and off
LED
location Indication
briefly during RF transmission)
Serial port
The serial port is a standard female DB-9 (RS-232) connector. You can also use this connector for RS485 and RS-422 connections.
RSSI LEDs
The RSSI LEDs indicate the amount of fade margin present in an active wireless link. Fade margin is
the difference between the incoming signal strength and the device's receiver sensitivity. The LED
indications are as follows:
Number of LEDs on Indicates
3 Very strong signal (> 30 dB fade margin)
2 Strong signal (> 20 dB fade margin)
1 Moderate signal (> 10 dB fade margin)
0 Weak signal (< 10 dB fade margin)
Power connector
7-28 VDC power connector (center positive, 5.5/2.1 mm). The XTIB-R interface board can accept
voltages as low as 5 V. Contact Digi Technical Support to enable this option.
XTIB-R DIP switch
The DIP switch automatically configures the device to operate in different modes during the power-on
sequence. Each time the Module Assembly (interface board with a device) powers-on, intelligence on
the board programs the attached device according to the positions of the DIP Switch.
The following figure illustrates the DIP switch settings.
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Development Kit Adapters
Automatic DIP switch configurations
Each time you power on the Module Assembly, the firmware sends AT commands to the on-board RF
module as dictated by the positions of the DIP switches. The following figure shows the DIP switch
with the various configurations.
The following table shows the commands that the firmware sends to the module as a result of DIP
switch settings. DIP switches 3 and 4 are only used for RS-485/422 termination and do not affect the
configuration of the device. In the tables, SW means switch.
Switch condition Behavior Commands sent during power-up
Switches 1 and 2: Restore defaults / serial interfacing
SW1: ON (up)
SW2: ON (up)
SW1: ON (up)
SW2: OFF (down)
SW1: OFF (down)
SW2: OFF (down)
Adapters
The development kit includes several adapters that facilitate the following functions:
n Performing range tests
n Testing cables
n Connecting to other RS-232 DCE and DTE devices
n Connecting to terminal blocks or RJ-45 (for RS-485/422 devices)
Restore defaults RE (restore defaults)
WR (write defaults to non-volatile memory)
RS-232 operation CS 0 (RS-232, CTS flow control)
RS-485/422 operation CS 3 (RS-485 or RS-422 operation)
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Development Kit Adapters
NULL Modem Adapter (male-to-male)
Part Number: JD2D2-CDN-A (Black, DB-9 M-M)
The male-to-male NULL modem adapter is used to connect two DCE devices. A DCE device connects
with a straight-through cable to the male serial port of a computer (DTE). The following image shows
the Male NULL modem adapter and its pinouts.
NULL Modem Adapter (female-to-female)
Part Number: JD3D3-CDN-A (Gray, DB-9 F-F)
Use the female-to-female NULL modem adapter to verify that serial cabling is functioning properly. To
test cables, insert the female-to-female NULL modem adapter in place of a pair of device assemblies
(RS-232 interface board and XTend vB RF Module) and test the connection without devices in the
connection.
The following figure shows the adapter and its pinouts.
Serial Loopback Adapter
Part Number: JD2D3-CDL-A (Red, DB-9 M-F)
Use the serial loopback adapter for range testing. During a range test, the serial loopback adapter
causes the device to function as a repeater by looping serial data back into the device for
retransmission.
The following image shows the adapter and its pinouts.
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Development Kit Adapters
Male DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter
Part Number: JD2D2-CDN-A (Yellow)
This adapter facilitates adapting the DB-9 connector of the Interface Board to a CAT5 cable (male DB9
to female RJ45).
For connection guidelines, see RS-485 (4-wire) and RS-422 operation.
The following image shows the adapter and its pinouts.
Female DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter
Part Number: JD3D3-CDN-A (Green) This adapter facilitates adapting the DB-9 Connector of the
Interface Board to a CAT5 cable (female DB9 to female RJ45).
For connection guidelines, see ‘RS-485 (4-wire) & RS-422 Operation’ sections.
The following image shows the adapter and its pinouts.
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Interface protocols
The XTend vB RF Module Module Assembly supports the following interfacing protocols:
n RS-232
n RS-485 (2-wire) half-duplex
n RS-485 (4-wire) and RS-422
RS-232 operation
The following figures show the RS-232 DIP switch settings and the pins used on the female RS-232
(DB-9) serial connector. The Module Assembly reads and applies the DIP switch settings only during
power-on.
The following table provides the RS-232 signals and their implementations on the Module Assembly.
Low-asserted signals have a horizontal line over the pin name.
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RS-232
DB-9
name
pin
1 DCD GPO2 Data-
2 RXD DOUT Received
3 TXD DIN Transmitted
4 DTR GPI2 Data-
5 GND - Ground
6 DSR GPO2 Data-Set-
7 RTS /
CMD
XCTU
name Description Implementation
CarrierDetect
Data
Data
TerminalReady
Signal
Ready
GPI1 Request-to-
Send /
Command
Mode
Connected to DSR (pin6 of DB-9)
Serial data exiting the Module Assembly (to host)
Serial data entering into the Module Assembly (from host)
Can enable power-down on the Module Assembly
Ground
Connected to DCD (pin1 of DB-9)
Provides RTS flow control or enables Command mode
8 CTS
9 RI - Ring
GPO1
Clear-toSend
Indicator
Provides CTS flow control
Optional power input that is connected internally to the
positive lead of the front power connector
RS-232 wiring diagrams
The following diagram shows the DTE device (RS-232, male DB-9 connector) wired to a DCE Module
Assembly (female DB-9).
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The following diagram shows the DCE Module Assembly (female DB-9 connector) wired to a DCE
device (RS-232, male DB-9).
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RS-485 (2-wire) operation
When operating within the RS-485 protocols, all communications are half-duplex. The Module
Assembly reads and applies the DIP switch settings only during power-on.
The following figure shows the RS-485 (2-wire) half-duplex DIP switch settings.
The following figure shows the RS-485 (2-wire) with termination (optional) DIP switch settings.
Enabling termination activates a 120 Ω resistor between T+ and T-.
The following figure shows the pins that the female RS-232 (DB-9) serial connector uses.
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For the RJ-45 connector pin designations to use in RS-485/422 environments see Male DB-9 to RJ-45
Adapter and Female DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter.
The following table provides the RS-485 (2-wire half-duplex) signals and their implementations on the
Module Assembly.
RS-485
DB-9 Pin
name Description Implementation
2 T/R- (TRA) Negative data
line
5 GND Ground signal Ground
8 T/R+ (TRB) Positive data line Transmit serial data to and from the Module
9 PWR Power Optional power input that is connected internally
1, 3, 4, 6,7not used
Transmit serial data to and from the Module
Assembly
Assembly
to the front power connector
RS-485 wiring diagrams
The following diagram shows the Module Assembly in an RS-485 (2-wire) half-duplex environment.
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RS-485 (4-wire) and RS-422 operation
The Module Assembly reads and applies the DIP switch settings only during power-on.
The following figure shows the RS-485 (4-wire) and RS-422 DIP switch settings.
The following figure shows the RS-485 (4-wire) and RS-422 DIP switch settings with termination
(optional).
Enabling termination activates a 120 Ω resistor between T+ and T-.
The following figure shows the pins that the female RS-232 (DB-9) serial connector uses.
For the RJ-45 connector pin designations to use in RS-485/422 environments see Male DB-9 to RJ-45
Adapter and Female DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter.
The following table provides the RS-485/422 (4-wire) signals and their implementations on the Module
Assembly.
DB-9
pin
2 T- (TA) Transmit
3 R- (RA) Receive
5 GND Signal ground Ground
7 R+ (RB) Receive
RS-485/422
name Description Implementation
Serial data sent from the Module Assembly
negative
data line
Serial data received by the Module Assembly
negative
data line
Serial data received by the Module Assembly
positive
data line
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DB-9
pin
8 T+ (TB) Transmit
9 PWR Power Optional power input that is connected internally to the
1, 4, 6 not used
RS-485/422
name Description Implementation
Serial data sent from the Module Assembly
positive
data line
front power connector
RS-422 wiring diagrams
The following figure shows the Module Assembly in an RS-485 (4-wire) environment.
The following figure shows the Module Assembly in an RS-422 environment.
RS-485/422 connection guidelines
The RS-485/422 protocol provides a solution for wired communications that can tolerate high noise
and push signals over long cable lengths. RS-485/422 signals can communicate as far as 4000 feet
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(1200 m). RS-232 signals are suitable for cable distances up to 100 feet (30.5 m).
RS-485 offers multi-drop capability in which you can connect up to 32 nodes. Use the RS-422 protocol
for point-to-point communications.
To integrate the XTend vB RF Module with the RS-485/422 protocol, we suggest the following:
1. When using Ethernet twisted pair cabling: connect T+ and T- to each wire in a twisted pair.
Likewise, connect R+ and R- to a twisted pair. For example, tie the green and white/green
wires to T+ and T-.
2. For straight-through Ethernet cable (not cross-over cable), the following wiring pattern works
well: Pin 3 to T+, Pin 4 to R+, Pin 5 to R-, Pin 6 to T-.
3. The connecting cable only requires 4 wires, even though there are 8 wires.
4. When using phone cabling (RJ-11), Pin 2 in the cable maps to Pin 3 on the opposite end of cable
and Pin 1 maps to Pin 4 respectively.
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Technical specifications
The following tables provide the device's technical specifications.
WARNING! When operating at 1 W power output, observe a minimum separation distance
of 6 ft (2 m) between devices. Transmitting in close proximity of other devices can damage
the device's front end.
General specifications 28
Performance specifications 28
Networking specifications 28
Power requirements 29
Regulatory conformity summary 29
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Technical specifications General specifications
General specifications
The following table describes the general specifications for the devices.
Specification Value
Dimensions (RF/pin connectors not included) 3.70 x 6.10 x 0.48 cm (1.457 x 2.402 x 0.190 in)
Weight 16 g
RoHS Compliant
Manufacturing ISO 9001:2000 registered standards
Connector 20 pin 2 mm pitch header
Antenna connector options MMCX or RPSMA
Antenna impedance 50 Ω unbalanced
Operating temperature -40 °C to 85 °C
Maximum input RF level at antenna port 6 dBm
Digital outputs 2 output lines
Performance specifications
The following table describes the performance specifications for the devices.
Note Range figure estimates are based on free-air terrain with limited sources of interference. Actual
range will vary based on transmitting power, orientation of transmitter and receiver, height of
transmitting antenna, height of receiving antenna, weather conditions, interference sources in the
area, and terrain between receiver and transmitter, including indoor and outdoor structures such as
walls, trees, buildings, hills, and mountains.
Specification Value
Frequency range
RF data rate
Transmit power (software selectable)
Channels 10 hopping sequences share 50 frequencies
Outdoor line of sight 125 kb/s Up to 7 miles
Indoor range line of sight 125 kb/s Up to 500 feet (150 m)
Receiver sensitivity 125 kb/s -100 dBm
UART data rate (software selectable) 1200 - 230400 baud
902 to 928 MHz US/Canada
125 kb/s
Up to 30 dBm (see Power requirements)
Networking specifications
The following table provides the networking specifications for the device.
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Technical specifications Power requirements
Specification Value
Modulation Frequency Shift Keying
Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
Supported Network Topologies
(software selectable)
Encryption 128 bit AES CBC encryption
Power requirements
The following table describes the power requirements for the XTend vB RF Module.
Specifications are given at 5 V, 25 °C unless otherwise noted.
Requirement Value
Supply voltage 2.8 to 5.5 VDC, 5 V typical
Receive current @ 5 V 35 mA
Transmit current See the following table
Shutdown mode current 1 µA
Transmit power level 21.5 dBm 27 dBm 30 dBm
Supply voltage range 2.8 to 5.5 V 3.2 to 5.5 V 4.75 to 5.5 V
Transmit current (5 V, typical) 260 mA 470 mA 710 mA
Peer-to-peer (master/slave relationship not required), pointto-point/point-to-multipoint, mesh
Transmit current (3.3 V, typical) 340 mA 615 mA N/A
Regulatory conformity summary
This table describes the agency approvals for the devices.
Nation Approval
United States Contains FCC ID: MCQ-XBPSX
Canada Contains IC: 1846A-XBPSX
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Hardware
Connect the hardware 31
Mechanical drawings 32
Pin signals 32
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