IQRF RT-230-05 User Manual

RT-230-05

IQRF Router

for IQRF OS v3.00

User's Guide

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RT-230-05

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Description

The RT-230-05 dedicated router is a network component of
the IQRF platform intended for delivering packets to devices
out of range each other especially where there is no other
IQRF TR module in range which can be used as a non­dedicated router.

It is ready to use just after plugging to mains and bonding to
a given network. Optional configuration is available.

Functionality is completely ensured by the TR module and
the firmware inside it.

This router is intended to route packets in IQMESH
networks based on IQRF OS v3.00 working in the STD RX
mode only.

Applications

• Increasing of range in IQMESH networks

• RF signal coverage

• Robust and reliable IQMESH networks

Key features

• Supplied directly from mains

• No programming needed

• Configurable

• Internal antenna

Block schematics

RT-230-05

Electrical specifications (typical values unless otherwise stated)

Power supply: 100 - 240V AC, 50-60 Hz

Temperature range: 0 °C to +70 °C

Frequency range: 868 MHz or 916 MHz (configurable)
RF output power: According to the TR module used
TR module: TR-52BA or TR-52B
Antenna: Built-in TR-52BA (standard)

AN-D01 (on request, for TR-52B)

Dimensions: 72 x 60 x 26 mm
Weight: 46g

Absolute maximum ratings

Stresses above those values may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to maximum rating conditions
for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Storage temperature: -50 °C to +100 °C

Hardware

Antenna polarization

RF signal spreading partly depends on antenna orientation.
There are two possibilities:

• PCB antenna built-in TR-52BA: x and y directions preferred

• PCB antenna AN-D01 soldered to TR-52B: x and z directions preferred

LED indication after reset

Note: Bonding mode indication depends on configuration.

Operation

The router needs almost no operator's handling. If there is no need to change the frequency band (from default 868
MHz), the only mandatory process is bonding. Once the router is bonded to given IQMESH network and placed at the
appropriate location in range it is just able to route packets.

All functionality is completely ensured by the TR module and the firmware inside it. There is no need to pr ogram the
router by the user.

Just packets belonging to given network working in STD mode are routed. Refer to the IQRF OS User's guide,
IQMESH specification and the Router Configurator (below) for more details.

The router is switched on by plugging to mains. Attempts to bond are in progress for the first 10 s (if configured to do
so). Just during this period the router can be bonded or rebonded. Previous bonding need not be removed to rebond.
If the bonding is finished or the router has already been bonded it is just switched to normal operation mode
otherwise it stays in bonding mode until the bonding is successful.

To avoid bonding of improper device this operates with minimal RF output power. Thus, bonding should be done in
short distance between the router and the network coordinator.

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