Rainbow Electronics RC1290 - Manual

RC1240/1280/1290
 2005 Radiocrafts AS RC1240/RC1280/RC1290 Data Sheet (rev. 1.3) Page 1 of 17
Narrow Band Multi-Channel RF Transceiver Module
Product Description
The RC1240, RC1280 and RC1290 RF Transceiver Modules are compact surface-mounted
high performance modules for 25 kHz narrow band FSK operation with embedded protocol.
The modules are completely shielded and pre-certified for operation under the European and
US radio regulations for license-free use. When used with quarter-wave antennas a line-of-
sight range of 2-4 km can be achieved at 433 MHz.
Applications
• OEM equipment
• Radio modems
• Alarm and security systems
• Point-of-sales terminals
• Bar code scanners
• Telemetry stations
• Fleet management
Features
• Smallest in the world (12.7 x 25.4 x 3.5 mm)
• 25 kHz narrow band multi-channel operation
• Very low current consumption, 3nA OFF mode
• Embedded RC232™ protocol
• Addressing and Error check
• 128 byte data buffer
• Simple UART interface for easy RS232/422/485 wire replacement
• Compact shielded module for SMD mounting
• No external components
• No configuration required for single-channel use
• Easy to use data interface, 3/5 V tolerant I/O
• Wide supply voltage range, 2.8 – 5.5 V
• Conforms with EU R&TTE directive (EN 300 220, EN 301 489, EN 60950) for 25kHz
• Conforms with FCC CFR 47 part 15
Quick Reference Data
Parameter RC1240 RC1280 RC1290 Unit
Frequency band 433.05-434.79 868 – 870 902 – 928 MHz
Number of channels 69 80 51
Channel bandwidth 25 25 25-100 kHz
Data rate 4.8 4.8 1.2-19.2 kbit/s
Max output power 6 3 2* dBm
Sensitivity -115 -110 -110 dBm
Supply voltage 2.8 – 5.5 Volt
Current consumption, RX 20.2 20.7 20.7 mA
Current consumption, TX 26 28 22.9** mA
Current consumption, SLEEP 0.9 mA
Current consumption, OFF 0.003 uA
* Programmable. Maximum allowed radiated power under FCC CFR 47, part 15 is -1 dBm ERP.
** Apply for -1 dBm.
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION. Specifications and information herein are subject to change without notice.