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E61 series are high-speed wireless transceiver modules, operating at 425-450.5MHz (Default: 433MHz). They feature embedded high-
performance MCU, high-speed RF chip and transparent transmission.
At continuous transmission mode, the package length is unlimited, which enables continuous transmission for baud rate
57600/38400/19200/9600 etc. Air data rate, FEC, password etc. are configurable for users when module works in fixed-length transmission.
Users transmit data to other modules with configured air data rate in the most efficient way, which achieves low-latency and high-response.
The high-speed feature of module is suitable for polling sampling, handshake response communication, and supports Modbus protocols.
The data of the module transmitted in the air features randomness. And with the rigorous encryption & decryption, data interception
becomes pointless. 65536 configurable addresses are reserved for user to define, which makes the module with matched password receive

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1. Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Technical Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Electrical Parameters ................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.1 E61-TTL-50 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.2 E61-TTL-1W ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Parameters Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Mechanical Characteristics ................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 E61-TTL-50 .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.1 Dimension ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.1.2 Pin Definition ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 E61-TTL-1W ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2.1 Dimension ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2.2 Pin Definition ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Recommended Circuit Diagram ...................................................................................................... 9
5. Function Description ............................................................................................................................ 9
5.1 Reset .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.2 AUX Description ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.2.1 Indication of UART Output ................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.2.2 Indication of Wireless Transmitting .............................................................................................................................. 10
5.2.3 Configuration Procedure of Module ............................................................................................................................ 10
5.2.4 Notes for AUX ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
6. Operating Mode ................................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Mode Switch .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
6.2 Transmission Mode(Mode 0) ........................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 Reserve Mode(Mode 1) .................................................................................................................................... 12
6.4 Instruction Mode(Mode 2) ............................................................................................................................... 12
6.5 Sleep Mode (Mode 3) ............................................................................................................................................. 12
7. Instruction Format .............................................................................................................................. 13
7.1 Default Parameter .................................................................................................................................................... 13
7.2 Reading Operating Parameters ............................................................................................................................ 13
7.3 Reading Version Number ....................................................................................................................................... 13
7.4 Reset Instruction ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
7.5 Parameter Setting Instruction ............................................................................................................................... 14
8. Parameter Setting ............................................................................................................................... 16

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9. Production Guidance ......................................................................................................................... 16
9.1 Reflow Soldering Temperature ............................................................................................................................ 16
9.2 Reflow Soldering Curve .......................................................................................................................................... 17
10. FAQ .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
10.1 Communication range is too short ................................................................................................................... 17
10.2 Module is easy to damage .................................................................................................................................. 17
11. Important Notes ................................................................................................................................ 18
12. About Us ............................................................................................................................................... 18

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l Continuous transmission: At continuous transmission, the length of the data transmitted is unlimited, which enables continuous
transmission at baud rate of 57600/38400/19200/9600/4800/2400/1200.
l Fixed-length transmission: Air data rate, FEC, password etc. are configurable for users. Users transmit data to other modules
with configured air data rate in the most efficient way, which achieves low-latency and high-response.
l User password: 65536 configurable addresses are reserved for users to define, which makes the module with matched password
l High speed transmission: 433M features high speed and low latency. It is suitable for polling sampling, handshake response
communication, and supports Modbus protocols.
l Broadcast transmission: When the module address is set as 0xFFFF, the module can communicate with other modules in the
same channel. That enables broadcast and monitor.
l FEC: Forward Error Correction has high coding efficiency & good correction performance. In case of sudden interference, it can
correct the interfered data packets proactively, so that the reliability & transmission range are improved correspondingly. Without
FEC, those data packets can only be dropped.
l Sleep mode: When the module works in sleep mode (Mode 3), it is available for configuration, but not for transmitting & receiving.
The typical current is few uA in this mode. It can still receive the configuration from the MCU.
l Watchdog: With a built-in watchdog, the module runs precise layout and time. Once an exception occurs, the module will restart
in 0.107 second, and continue to work according to the previous parameters.

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2.1 Electrical Parameters
Trans mi tt in g curre nt
Trans mi tt in g curre nt
l When designing current supply circuit, 30% margin is recommended to be remained so as to ensure long-term stable operation of
l The current at the instant of transmitting may be high, but the total energy consumed may be lower due to very short transmitting
l When using external antenna, the impedance matching degree at different frequency points between antenna and module may
affect the transmitting current at different levels.
l The current consumed when the RF chip is only working at receiving mode is called as receiving current. The tested receiving current
may be higher for some RF chips with communication protocol or when the developers have loaded their own protocol to the whole
l The current at pure receiving mode is at mA level. To achieve µA level receiving current, the users need to manage it through
l The turn-off current is always lower than the current consumed when the power supply source of the whole module is at no-load
l Each LRC component has ±0.1% error, and the error will accumulate since multiple LRC components are used in the whole RF circuit,
and the transmitting current will be different at different modules.
l The power consumption can be lowered by lowering the transmitting power, but the efficiency of the internal PA will be decreased
by lowering transmitting power due to various reasons.

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3. Mechanical Characteristics
Work with M1 & decide the four operating modes.
Floating is not allowed, can be ground.
Work with M0 & decide the four operating modes.
Floating is not allowed, can be ground.
TTL UART inputs, connects to external (MCU, PC) TXD output pin. Can be
configured as open-drain or pull-up input.
TTL UART outputs, connects to external RXD (MCU, PC) input pin. Can be
configured as open-drain or push-pull output.
To in di ca te mo du l e’s working status & wakes up the external MCU. During
the procedure of self-check initialization, the pin outputs low level. Can be
configured as open-drain output or push-pull output. (Floating is allowed).
Power supply 2.1V-5.5V DC.

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Work with M1 & decide the four operating modes.
Floating is not allowed, can be ground.
Work with M0 & decide the four operating modes.
Floating is not allowed, can be ground.
TTL UART inputs, connects to external (MCU, PC) TXD output pin. Can be
configured as open-drain or pull-up input.
TTL UART outputs, connects to external RXD (MCU, PC) input pin. Can be
configured as open-drain or push-pull output.
To in di ca te mo du l e’s working status & wakes up the external MCU. During
the procedure of self-check initialization, the pin outputs low level. Can be
configured as open-drain output or push-pull output. (Floating is allowed).
Power supply 2.8V-5.5V DC.

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4. Recommended Circuit Diagram
The UART module is TTL level. Please connect to MCU of TTL level.
For some MCU works at 5VDC, it may need to add 4-10K pull-up resistor for the TXD & AUX pin.
When the module is powered, AUX outputs low level immediately, conducts hardware self-check and sets the operating mode on the basis
of the user parameters. During the process, the AUX keeps low level. After the process completed, the AUX outputs high level and starts
to work as per the operating mode combined by M1 and M0. Therefore, the user needs to wait the AUX rising edge as the starting point
5.2.1 Indication of UART Output
To w ak e u p ex te rn al M CU :

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5.2.2 Indication of Wireless Transmitting
Buffer (empty): the internal 256 bytes data in the buffer are written to the RFIC (Auto sub package). When AUX=1, the user can input data
less than 256 bytes continuously without overflow.
Buffer (not empty): when AUX=0, the internal 256 bytes data in the buffer have not been written to the RFIC completely. If the user starts
to transmit data at this circumstance, it may cause overtime when the module is waiting for the user data, or transmitting wireless sub
Notes: When AUX = 1, it does not mean that all the UART data of the module have been transmitted already, perhaps the last packet of
data is still in transmission.
5.2.3 Configuration Procedure of Module
Only happened when power-on resetting or exiting sleep mode.
l For function 1 & function 2 mentioned above, the priority should be given to the one with low level output, which means if it meets
each of any low level output condition, AUX outputs low level, if none of the low level condition is met, AUX outputs high level.
l When AUX outputs low level, it means the module is busy & cannot conduct operating mode checking. Within 1ms since AUX
outputs high level, the mode switch will be completed.
l After switching to new operating mode, it won’t be work in the new mode immediately until AUX rising edge 2ms later. If AUX is
on the high level, the operating mode switch can be effected immediately.
l When the user switches to other operating modes from mode 3 (sleep mode) or it’s still in reset process, the module will reset user
parameters, during which AUX outputs low level.

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Contents in the table below are the introduction of input status of M1 & M0 and their corresponding mode:
UART and wireless channel are open, transparent
transmission is on
Working with the software, the
module can be configured as
continuous transmission(Default)
and fix-length transmission.
UART opens and wireless channel closes. Module can accept
UART configuration instruction.
To c ha ng e th e c on fi gu ra t io n.
1 1 UART and module are closed.
l The user can decide the operating mode by the combination of M0, M1 and M2. The two GPIOs of MCU can be used to switch
mode. After modifying M0, M1 or M2, it will start to work in new mode 1ms later if the module is free. If there are any serial data
that are yet to finish wireless transmitting, it will start to work in new mode after the UART transmitting finished. After the module
receives the wireless data & transmits the data through serial port, it will start to work in new mode after the transmitting finished.
Therefore, the mode-switch is only valid when AUX outputs 1, otherwise it will delay.
l For example, in mode 2 or mode 4, if the user inputs massive data consecutively and switches operating mode at the same time,
the mode-switch operation is invalid. New mode checking can only be started after all the user’s data process completed. It is
recommended to check AUX pin out status and wait 2ms after AUX outputs high level before switching the mode.
l If the module switches from other modes to stand-by mode, it will work in stand-by mode only after all the remained data process
completed. The feature can be used to save power consumption. For example, when the transmitter works in mode 0, after the
external MCU transmits data “12345”, it can switch to sleep mode immediately without waiting the rising edge of the AUX pin,
also the user’s main MCU will go dormancy immediately. Then the module will transmit all the data through wireless transmission
& go dormancy 1ms later automatically, which reduces MCU working time & save power.
l Likewise, this feature can be used in any mode-switch. The module will start to work in new mode within 1ms after completing
present mode task, which enables the user to omit the procedure of AUX inquiry and switch mode swiftly. For example, when
switching from transmitting mode to receiving mode, the user MCU can go dormancy before mode-switch, using external interrupt
function to get AUX change so that the mode-switch can be realized.
l This operation is very flexible and efficient. It is totally designed on the basis of the user MCU’s convenience, at the same time the
work load and power consumption of the whole system has been reduced and the efficiency of whole system is largely improved.

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6.2 Transmission Mode(Mode 0)
When M1 = 0 & M0 = 0, module works in mode 0
Air data rate will automatically match with configured baud rate(≤57600), which enables user to
input data continuously, and module transmits data immediately once it receives user data.
Unlimited package length for continuous transmission.
Tran sm is si on is a va il able when baud rate set as 115200, but not continuous transmission.
So baud rate 115200 is not recommended for user when module works in continuous transmission.
AUX is the indication for module’s working status, when module receives the first byte of user data,
AUX output low level (busy for transmitting).
After the module transmit all the data into RF chip & start transmission, AUX outputs high level.
After module receives data form transmitter, AUX outputs low level (busy for receiving), and starts
to transmit data package from TXD after 5ms delay.
After module transmits all the data from TXD, AUX outputs high level.
UART baud rate must keep the same for both transmitter and receiver. When module receives data
from transmitter, TXD can transmit data continuously without interspace between bytes.
Serial transmission is suitable for low-latency occasion like Modbus.
Fixed-length
transmission
UART baud rate, air data rate, address, FEC, password etc. are configurable for user, and the maximum
packet length is 77 bytes.
The principle module follows: all the data transmit from transmitter to receiver with the shortest time
under the current air data rate.
When the data package received by RXD is up to or more than 77 bytes, module starts to transmit
data (data package is 77 bytes). The data more than 77-byte will be transmitted in the next package.
When the required transmission bytes are less than 77 byte, module will wait 3-byte time and treat
it as data termination unless continuous data inputted by user. Then module will transmit all the data
through wireless channel.
For example: if the required transmission byte is 1 byte, module will transmit the 1-byte package
after wait 3-byte time. AUX is the indication for module’s working status, when module receives
the first byte of user data, AUX output low level (busy for transmitting).
After the module transmit all the data into RF chip & start transmission, AUX outputs high level.
Due to the 256 bytes buffer for transmission, so it is required that the data inputted by user is less
than 256-byte one time. Next package can be inputted after AUX turns low level to high level.
After module receives data form transmitter, AUX outputs low level (busy for receiving), and starts
to transmit data package from TXD after 5ms delay.
After module transmits all the data from TXD, AUX outputs high level.
When M1 = 0 & M0 = 1, module works in mode 1.
UART and wireless channel are disabled.
6.4 Instruction Mode(Mode 2)
When M1 = 1 & M0 = 0, module works in mode 2.
In this mode, UART baud rate is fixed as 9600 8N1, module can receive command for parameter-setting.
When M1=1,M0=1,module works in mode 3.
The wireless receiver is closed and the MCU is in a sleep state, when the power consumption of the whole machine is about 4 uA.

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In command mode(Mode 2:M1=1, M0=0), it supports instructions below.
(Only support 9600 and 8N1 format when setting)
C0 + 5 bytes working parameters are sent in hexadecimal format. 6 bytes in total and must
be send in succession. ( Save the parameters when power-down )
Three C1 are sent in hexadecimal format. The module returns the saved parameters and must
C2 + 5 bytes working parameters are sent in hexadecimal format. 6 bytes in total and must
be send in succession. ( Do not save the parameters when power-down )
Three C3 are sent in hexadecimal format. The module returns the version information and
they must be send in succession.
Three C4 are sent in hexadecimal format. The module will reset one time and they must be
send in succession.
Default parameter values:C0 00 00 18 50 50
Default parameter values:C0 00 00 18 50 50
7.2 Reading Operating Parameters
In instruction mode(M0=0,M1=1),
User gives the module instruction (HEX format): C1 C1 C1,
Module returns the present configuration parameters.
For example, C0 00 00 18 50 50.
7.3 Reading Version Number
In instruction mode(M0=0,M1=1),
User gives the module instruction (HEX format): C3 C3 C3.
Module returns its present version number, for example C3 61 xx yy.
61 here means the module model (E61 series); xx is the version number and yy refers to the other module features.
In instruction mode(M0=0,M1=1),
User gives the module instruction (HEX format): C4 C4 C4, the module resets for one time.
During the reset process, the module will conduct self-check, AUX outputs low level. After reset completing, the
AUX outputs high level, then the module starts to work regularly which the working mode can be switched or be
given another instruction.

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7.5 Parameter Setting Instruction
Fix 0xC0 or 0xC2, it means this frame data
C0: Save the parameters when power-down
C2: Do not save the parameters when power-down
High address byte of module
(the default 00H)
00H-FFH Module address jointly determined by ADDH and ADDL,
constitute a 16bit number.
Only the module with same addresses can communicate with each other.
When ADDH=FFH, ADDL=FFH, broadcast and monitor are available:
1. Module can transmit data to other modules with different
addresses when works as transmitter.
2. Module can monitor data package from other modules with
different addresses when works as receiver.
Low address byte of module
(the default 00H)
Rate parameter,including UART baud
11:8N1(Equal to 00)
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5,4,3 TTL UART baud rate(bps)
010:4800bps
011:9600bps(Default)
110:57600bps
111:115200bps
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101:38.4Kbps
110:50Kbps
111:70Kbps
l UART mode can be different between communication parties
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l UART baud rate can be different between communication parties.
The higher UART baud rate, the shorter communication distance.
l UART baud rate can be different between both two parties when
module works in fixed-length transmission. The UART baud rate
has nothing to do with wireless transmission parameters & won’t
affect the wireless transmit / receive features.
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l Air data rate setting is invalid when the module works at serial
transmission mode. Module will match with it automatically on the
basis of UART baud rate.
l The air date rate must keep the same for both communication
parties work in fixed transmission mode. The lower the air date
rate, the longer the transmitting distance, better anti-interference
performance and longer transmitting time
Communication frequency(425M +
CHAN * 0.1M (default 50H : 433MHz)
l 00H-FFH, for 425-450.5MHz.

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6 IO drive mode (Default 1)
1:TXD and AUX push-pull outputs,
RXD pull-up inputs
0:TXD、AUX open-collector outputs,
RXD open-collector inputs
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5,4,3 wireless wake-up time(for the
receiver, it means the monitor interval
time ,while for the transmitter it means
continuously sending preamble code
time.) 000:Fixed-length transmission
001:Reserved, equal to mode 0
010:Serial transmission
011:Reserved, equal to mode 0
100:Reserved, equal to mode 0
101:Reserved, equal to mode 0
110:Reserved, equal to mode 0
111:Reserved, equal to mode 0
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2, Whether to enable cipher
1:Enable
1:Not enable(Default)
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1, 0 transmission power (approximation)
00: 17dBm(Default)
01: 14dBm
10: 10dBm
11: 7dBm
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1, 0 transmission power (approximation)
00: 30dBm(Default)
01: 27dBm
10: 24dBm
11: 21dBm
l When FEC turns on, the data transmitting time will be extended
while greatly improved the probability of successful sending and
receiving data. User can enable this function if your application
does not need low-latency transaction.
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l This bit is used to the module internal pull-up resistor. It also
increases the level’s adaptability in case of open drain. But in
some cases, it may need external 4-10KΩ pull-up resistor.
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l For more details, please refer to other chapters.
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l For users to define.
l Both communication parties must keep on the same pages
about this function.
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l For E61-TTL-50
l The external power must make sure the ability of current
output more than 299mA and ensure the power supply ripple
within 100mV.
l Low power transmission is not recommended due to its low
power supply efficiency.
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l For E61-TTL-1W
l The external power must make sure the ability of current
output more than 1A and ensure the power supply ripple
within 100mV.
l Low power transmission is not recommended due to its low
power supply efficiency.
For example: The meaning of No.3 "SPED" byte
The binary bit of the byte
The specific value(user configures)
Corresponding hexadecimal 1 8

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When the module is in Mode 2 (M0=1 M1=0), the parameter can be set by instruction or software in PC.
Please visit www.cdebyte.com to download the software.
9.1 Reflow Soldering Temperature
Preheat Temperature min (Tsmin)
Preheat temperature max (Tsmax)
Preheat Time (Tsmin to Tsmax)(ts)
Average ramp-up rate(Tsmax to Tp)
Liquidous Temperature (TL)
Time(tL)Maintained Above(TL)
Aveage ramp-down rate(Tp to Tsmax)
Time 25℃ to peak temperature

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9.2 Reflow Soldering Curve
10.1 Communication range is too short
l The communication distance will be affected when obstacle exists.
l Data lose rate will be affected by temperature, humidity and co-channel interference.
l The ground will absorb and reflect wireless radio wave, so the performance will be poor when testing near ground.
l Seawater has great ability in absorbing wireless radio wave, so performance will be poor when testing near the sea.
l The signal will be affected when the antenna is near metal object or put in a metal case.
l Power register was set incorrectly, air data rate is set as too high (the higher the air data rate, the shorter the distance).
l The power supply low voltage under room temperature is lower than the recommended value, the lower the voltage, the lower the
l Due to antenna quality or poor matching between antenna and module.
10.2 Module is easy to damage
l Please check the power supply source, ensure it is within the recommended value, voltage higher than that will damage the module.
l Please check the stability of power source, the voltage cannot fluctuate too much.
l Please make sure antistatic measure are taken when installing and using, high frequency devices have electrostatic susceptibility.
l Please ensure the humidity is within limited range, some parts are sensitive to humidity.
l Please avoid using modules under too high or too low temperature.

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l Please refer to our website for new product information
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