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Date: 28-Feb-11

Model #: 1215

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RF Modem, 2.4 Ghz, 100 mts range

RF modem can be used for applications that need two way wireless data transmission. It features high data rate (adjustable baud rate) and longer transmission distance. The communication protocol is self controlled and completely transparent to user interface. The module can be embedded to your current design so that wireless communication can be set up easily.

Features
Automatic switching between TX and RX mode. FSK technology, half duplex mode, robust to interference. 2.4 GHz band, no need to apply frequency usage license. Protocol translation is self controlled, easy to use. High sensitivity, long transmission range. Standard UART interface, TTL(3-5V) logic level. Very reliable, small size, easier mounting. No tuning required, PLL based self tuned. Error checking(CRC) of data in built.

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Application
Remote control Remote measurement system Weather stations Sensor Networks Wireless metering Access control Identity discrimination Data collection IT home appliance Smart house products, Security Systems

Specifications
Name Working Voltage Frequency of Operation Output RF Power Typical Operating Range UART baud rate (8 bit data, no parity, 1 stop bit) Min 4.5 Typ Max 5 9 2.4 1 100 9600/4800/38400/19200 Unit V GHz dbm meters bps

Pin definition
Pin RXD TXD +5V GND Pin Name Receive Input Transmit Output Power Supply Ground Details Input serial data of 3 to 5V logic level, Usually connected to TXD pin of microcontrollers. Output serial data of 3V logic level, Usually connected to RXD pin of microcontrollers. Regulated 5V supply input. Ground level of power supply. Must be common ground with microcontroller.

RF Modem Schematic
RX
VCC VCC D1 R1 470R GREEN LED VCC D2 R2 470R RED LED FREQ1 FREQ2 SW1 SW DIP-2 1 2 SW2 SW DIP-2 BAUD1 BAUD2 1 2 4 3 4 3 U1 2.4 Ghz RF Transreceiver Model 3521

TX
C1 100n U2 ST3654 TX_LED RXD TXD CC1100/CC2500 FREQ1 FREQ2 BAUD1 BAUD2 TE CS SCLK SO SI 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 2 1 18 17 14 VDD

4 16 15 Y1 20 Mhz C2 22p CN1 JST4 4 3 2 1 C3 22p

N.C. X1 X2

VCC

GND

VCC R4 1K RX-IN TX-OUT 5V R3 10K + C6 100uF 16V 5V 3 C5 100n

U3 LM1117-3.3 VIN GND VOUT TAB 2 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C4 100n VCC C7 100n

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Title RF Data Modem 2.4 Ghz Code 1215 Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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VCC GND SI SCLK SO GDO2 GDO0 CSn

Operation
This module works in half-duplex mode. Means it can either transmit or receive but not both at same time. After each transmission, module will be switched to receiver mode automatically. The LED for TX and RX indicates whether IC is currently receiving or transmitting data. The data sent is checked for CRC error if any. If chip is transmitting and any data is input to transmit, it will be kept in buffer for next transmission cycle. It has internal 64 bytes of buffer for incoming data. When you power on the unit, the TX LED will briefly blink indicating that initialization is complete and it is ready to use. The RX LED is directly on TX OUT pin to indicate that actual data is received and it is sent to output pin.

Baud Rate Setting

Baud rate has to be set when unit is OFF, as the switches are read only during power up. Modifying during power up will have no effect on operation of module.
Switch
ON

State SW1 = OFF SW2 = OFF

Baud Rate 9600 bps

SW1 = ON SW2 = OFF

ON

4800 bps

SW1 = OFF SW2 = ON

ON

38400 bps

SW1 = ON SW2 = ON
ON

19200bps

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Frequency channel setting

Setting Frequency Channel can be used to have multiple sets operating at same time but without interfering with each other. The pair having same Channel setting will be able to communicate with each other. Frequency channel has to be set when unit is OFF, as the switches are read only during power up. Modifying during power up will have no effect on operation of module.
Switch
ON

State SW1 = OFF SW2 = OFF

Mode CHANNEL #1

SW1 = ON SW2 = OFF

ON

CHANNEL #2

ON

SW1 = OFF SW2 = ON

CHANNEL #3

ON

SW1 = ON SW2 = ON

CHANNEL #4

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Dimensions (mm)

Interfacing with microcontroller

We will take an example of interfacing with microcontroller AT89S52 having UART at 5V level. Configure your microcontroller to communicate at baud rate set as per switch in RF modem.
VCC

TTL UART INTERFACING

C1 100n P2.0/A8 P2.1/A9 P2.2/A10 P2.3/A11 P2.4/A12 P2.5/A13 P2.6/A14 P2.7/A15 P3.0/RXD P3.1/TXD P3.2/INT0 P3.3/INT1 P3.4/T0 P3.5/T1 P3.6/WR P3.7/RD 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 29 30 U4 RF MODEM SUNROM#1215 RX-IN TX-OUT

U2 AT89S52 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VCC + RST C8 10uF 16V R1 10K 31 P0.0/AD0 P0.1/AD1 P0.2/AD2 P0.3/AD3 P0.4/AD4 P0.5/AD5 P0.6/AD6 P0.7/AD7 P1.0/T2 P1.1/T2EX P1.2 P1.3 P1.4/SS P1.5/MOSI P1.6/MISO P1.7/SCK EA/VPP

VCC

40

1 2

VCC

PSEN ALE/PROG XTAL2 XTAL1 9 GND

20

19

Y1

C9 33p

11.0592

18

C10 33p

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Interfacing with RS232

If you wish to interface the module with RS232 level like a PC serial port or any other device you need a level convertor such as MAX232 as shown below.
U5 RF MODEM SUNROM#1215 RX-IN TX-OUT VCC C16 100n U6 MAX232 11 9 12 10 + C13 10uF 16V 1 3 2 + C14 10uF 16V 16 14 8 13 7 4 5 6 C15 10uF 16V + + C12 10uF 16V P2 DB9-CONN-F 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5

You can also use our Max232 Board Model 1104

+5V GND

T1IN R2OUT R1OUT T2IN C+ C1V+

1 2

3 4

VCC

T1OUT R2IN R1IN T2OUT C2+ C2V-

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VCC

RS232 INTERFACING

VCC

Interfacing to USB Port and Powering from USB Port

U7 RF MODEM SUNROM#1215 RX-IN TX-OUT U8 USB to Serial Board SUNROM#1151 RX-IN TX-OUT GND +5V

1 2

3 4

+5V GND

USB INTERFACING
To get +5V power for RF module from USB port, solder +5V wire of RF module to +ve pin of this capacitor.

1 2 3 4

15

GND

You can use our USB to Serial Board Model 1151

It will appear as virtual serial port on PC to which you can communicate two ways through any software which can transmit / receive by this serial port like hyperterminal or custom made software.

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Related Products
1. RF module used in this RF Modem RF Transreceiver - 2.4 GHz 100 mts Range Model 3521, External Antenna Products Page: http://www.sunrom.com/p-849.html

1. ST3654 serial interface IC used in this RF modem ST3654 - Serial Interface IC for RF Transreceivers Products page: http://www.sunrom.com/p-1000.html

If you are interested in knowing RF related working details you can search for CC1100 and CC2500 in google. This will lead you to texas instrument site with details of the ICs and lots of application notes.

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