MLis MLB-Z4001 User Manual

MLB-Z4001

Ethernet to 900 MHz
RF Modem

 USER MANUAL

MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Guide 1 Rev 1.0

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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Description ................................................................................................................................ 5

1.2 Highlights .................................................................................................................................. 5

1.3 Functional Block diagram .......................................................................................................... 7

1.4 Main Features and Services ...................................................................................................... 8

1.4.1 Operating Modes ................................................................................................................... 8

1.4.2 Terminal Features and Electrical Specifications .................................................................... 9

1.5 Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 9

2 MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 10

2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 10

2.2 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 10

3 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................. 11

3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 11

3.2 Radio Interface (Type SMA Connector Female) - RF Antenna ................................................ 13

4 OPERATING MODES ..................................................................................................................... 14

4.1 Power on the Modem ................................ ................................................................ .............. 14

4.2 Configuration Tool ......................................................................................................................... 14

4.1.1 Data Connection Demo ....................................................................................................... 15

5 SALES CONTACT ........................................................................................................................... 18

6 ORDER INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 19

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Functional Block Diagram for MLB-Z4001 ............................................................................... 7

Figure 2: Chassis Dimension for MLB-Z4001 ....................................................................................... 10

Figure 3: External Interfaces/Indicators for MLB-Z4001 ....................................................................... 11

Figure 4: Antenna Connector for MLB-Z4001 ...................................................................................... 13

List of Tables

Table 1: Operating Modes ..................................................................................................................... 8

Table 2: Features and Specifications ..................................................................................................... 9

Table 3: Chassis Dimensions and Mechanical Description for MLB-Z4001 .......................................... 10

Table 4: RS232 connector configuration for MLB-Z4001...……………………………………………
……12

Table 5 : Interfaces and Indicators Description of MLB-Z4001 ............................................................. 13

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description

The MLiS MLB-Z4001 900HMZ ZigBee terminal is a compact terminal that is designed for
wireless M2M communications.

The MLB-Z4001 terminal uses the RJ45 Connector to provide data communication interface and
the DC jack to provide power input. LEDs are used to indicate the status of the terminal.

MLB-Z4001 is taking advantage of the specific Mesh networking protocol, featuring dense
network operation and supporting for sleeping routers, and are also available in a proprietary
point-to-multipoint configuration.

The MLB-Z4001 terminal can be used to provide a wireless communications link for many
applications, including warehouse, building automation, and street light applications.

1.2 Highlights

Interface

 DC jack connector for power
 RJ45 connector for data communications
 SMA female connector (Antenna connector)

General Features

 ZigBee 902 to 928 MHZ, software selectable channel mask for interference immunity
 Supply voltage range: 5~32VDC
 Temperature range

- Operating: -40°C~+75°C

 Surge protection: IEC61000-4-5 LV1
 Casing Material: Metal
 Dimensions (L) x(W) X(H) : 85 x 97 x 24mm (excluding connectors)
 Weight: 210g

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Data Transmission

• RF Data Rate: 10 Kbps or 200 Kbps

• Indoor/Urban Range: up to 2000 foot (610 m)

• Outdoor/ Line-Of-Sight Range: Up to 9 miles (14 km) w/ dipole antenna;

Up to 28 miles (45 km) w/ high-gain antenna

• Transmit Power: Up to 24 dBm (250 mW) software selectable

• Receiver Sensitivity: -101 dBm @ 200 Kbps, -110 dBm @ 10 Kbps

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