ANKOM RF - Manual (Page 47)

Operator’s Manual
Rev F 8/29/14
pg. 47
Appendix E – Base Coordinator Specifications
The Base Coordinator is a Radio Frequency (RF) modem that allows each Module to remotely communicate with
your computer.
Performance
Power Output: 60 mW (18 dBm), 100 mW
Outdoor/RF Line of Sight Range: up to 1mile
(1.6km)
RF Data Rate: 250,000 bps
Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz/ Receiver
Sensitivity: -100 dBm
Temperature Rating: 0 – 70° C
Frequency Band: 2.4000 - 2.4835 GHz
Networking Spread Spectrum Type: DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Networking Topology: Peer-to-peer, point-to-point & point-to-multipoint
Error Handling: Retries & acknowledgements
Power
Supply Voltage: USB bus power
Transmit Current: 300 mA
Receive Current: 90 mAv
Physical Properties
Size: 4.50" x 2.75" x 1.125" (11.4 cm x 7.0 cm x 2.9 cm)
Weight: 5.25 oz (150 g)
Antenna Options: RPSMA
Operating Temperature: 0 to 70° C
Certifications
United States (FCC): OUR-XBEEPRO
Canada (IC): 4214A-XBEEPRO
Europe (CE): ETSI
Australia: Approved
Class I Division 2
Operating in Europe
XBee Modems will be configured to operate at a maximum TX power output level of 10 dBm (power level is set
using AT commands). Additionally, European regulations stipulate an EIRP power maximum of 12.86 dBm
(19mW)
LED colors
Yellow (top LED) = Serial Data Out
Green (middle) = Serial Data In
Red (bottom) = Power Indicator
RSSI LED patterns
3 LEDs On = Very Strong Signal
2 LEDs On = Strong Signal
1 LEDs On = Moderate Signal
0 LEDs On = Weak Signal
Dip Switch Reset Switch
Antenna
USB
Port
LEDs
Dip Switch Reset Switch
USB
Port
LEDs
Dip Switch Reset Switch
USB
Port
LEDs