X09-009PKC-RA Digi International/Maxstream, X09-009PKC-RA Datasheet - Page 59

• Manufacturer Part Number: X09-009PKC-RA
• Description: MOD RF 900MHZ 9600BPS RS232/485
• Manufacturer: Digi International/Maxstream
• Series: XStream™r

Specifications of X09-009PKC-RA

• Function: Transceiver, FHSS
• Modulation Or Protocol: FHSS, FSK
• Frequency: 900MHz
• Applications: ISM
• Interface: RS-232, RS-485
• Sensitivity: -110dBm
• Power - Output: 20dBm (100mW)
• Data Rate - Maximum: 10 kbps
• Voltage - Supply: 7 V ~ 18 V
• Package / Case: Module
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Features: -

© 2006 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary
XStream‐PKG‐R™ RS‐232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00 [2006.02.24]
Antennas
Antenna Cables
[Refer to Appendix A for a list of FCC-Approved Antennas]
Factors that determine wireless link range:
To comply with the FCC rules and obtain a “modular” certification, it is required that XStream
Modems utilize a “non-standard” connector. This is to ensure the modems are used only with
approved antennas.
RPSMA
The Reverse Polarity SMA (RPSMA) connector uses the same body a
a regular SMA connector. In order to be a “non standard” con
the gender of the center conductor is changed. The female RPSM
actually has a male center conductor.
RF cables are typically used to connect a radio installed in a cabinet to an antenna mounted
externally. As a general rule, it is best to keep the RF cable as short as possible. All cables
promote signal loss which is usually measured in dB loss per 100 ft. MaxStream provides LMR-
195 rated cables. Common cables and dB losses are included in this table:
Table B.2.
Cable
Type
RG-58
RG-174
RG-316
LMR-195
LMR-240
LMR-600
• Ambient RF noise (interference)
• Line-of-sight obstructions
• Transmit power
• Receive sensitivity
• Antenna configuration
• XStream Antenna Connector Options
Potential Signal Strength Loss due to Antenna Cable Length
Loss at 900 MHz per 100’
(loss per 100m)
14.5 dB (47.4 dB)
25.9 dB (85.0 dB)
24.7 dB (81.0 dB)
11.1 dB (36.5 dB)
7.6 dB (24.8 dB)
2.5 dB (8.2 dB)
Loss at 2.4 GHz per 100’
(loss per 100m)
25.3 dB (83.2 dB)
44.4 dB (145.8 dB)
42.4 dB (139.0 dB)
19.0 dB (62.4 dB)
12.9 dB (42.4 dB)
4.4 dB (14.5 dB)
nector,
A
s
Diameter
0.20” (4.95 mm)
0.10” (2.54 mm)
0.10” (2.59 mm)
0.20” (4.95 mm)
0.24“ (6.10 mm)
0.59” (15.0 mm)
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