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DS620-3 Jan ‘07 ©2007 Reg. No. 227 4001, ENGLAND Page 1 RF620T RF620R SmartRadio Transmitter / Receiver

• Easy to use Radio Transmitter & Receivers
• AM Radio Hybrid Technology
• Supports Data or Telemetry communications
• Simple CMOS/TTL Data Interface
• Automatic data encryption / decryption
• Host Interface up to 19200 Baud
• Optional host Flow Control
• On Board Buffer
• Transmit Range Up To 100m
• 2 Telemetry Lines.
• Operates from –20 to +85°C

Applications

• Wireless Security Systems
• EPOS Terminal and meter Reading
• Wireless RS232
• Sensor Data logging
• Remote Telemetry & Telecommand

Description

The RF620 Smart Radio modules provide low cost reliable wireless data communications. The modules enable a simple ‘plug & play’ solution, providing a direct radio link for either a serial data stream (CMOS/TTL) or 2 remote control telemetry lines. The modules contain integrated microprocessors which perform the necessary encryption to optimise the data for transmission by radio. This ensures the maximum range and reliability. In the non-learned mode, all RF620R receiver modules within range of the. RF620T transmitter module will transparently decode and output the data sent to them over the RF link. If a secure point to point link is required then the RF620R receiver can be matched to the RF620T transmitter by a simple learn procedure. This also allows se veral separate point to point links to communicate consecutively in the same area. Possible applications include one-to-one and multi-node wireless links in applications including car and building security, EPOS and inventory tracking, re mote industrial process monitoring and computer networking. Because of their small size and low power requirements, both modules are ideal for use in portable, battery-powered applications such as hand-held terminals. Part Numbering Part Number Description RF620TA Smart Radio Transmitter Module, AM 433MHz RF620RA Smart Radio Receiver Module, AM 433MHz

DS620-3 Jan ‘07 ©2007 Reg. No. 227 4001, ENGLAND Page 2 RF620T RF620R SmartRadio Transmitter / Receiver RF620T - Pin Description Pin No Name Description

1 Input 1 OR

\\Serial Data Telemetry Mode: Data input 1. CMOS/TTL level Serial Mode: Serial data Input, active low. CMOS/TTL level

2 Input 2 OR

\\CTS Telemetry Mode: Data input 2. CMOS/TTL level Serial Mode: \\CTS data output, active low. CMOS/TTL level \\Learn \\LED Dual function: Programming Switch input, When grounded places the module into ‘learn’ mode. External LED output, Indicates data reception, and programming status.

4 Mode GND via 10K resistor: Telemetry Mode

Vcc via 10K resistor: Serial Mode

5 ANT Connect Antenna to this input

9 GND Ground

10 Vcc +5V Supply Voltage

RF620T – Serial Application circuit RF620T – Telemetry Application circuit

DS620-3 Jan ‘07 ©2007 Reg. No. 227 4001, ENGLAND Page 3 RF620T RF620R SmartRadio Transmitter / Receiver RF620R - Pin Description Pin No Name Description 1 Vcc-RF +5V Supply Voltage – RF section. 2 GND-RF RF Ground. 3 ANT Connect Antenna to this input. 7 GND-RF RF Ground. 11 GND-AF AF Ground.

13 RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)

14 O/P-AF Raw Data output from RF receiver (CMOS/TTL signal)

15 Vcc-digital +5V Supply Voltage – digital section. 16 GND-digital AF Ground – digital section.

17 MCLR Pulls Microcontroller into reset if connected to Ground

May be left unconnected if not required (internally tied high) 19 \\Serial Data Serial data output, active low 20 \\RTS /RTS input, active low \\Learn \\LED Dual function: Programming Switch input, When grounded places the module into ‘learn’ mode. External LED output, Indicates data reception, and programming status. 22 spare leave unconnected 23 spare leave unconnected 24 O/P1 Data Output 1. (has a 220Ω series resistor) 25 O/P2 Data Output 2. (has a 220Ω series resistor) RF620R - Typical application circuit RF620R 13 71 1 1 5 20 25 Vcc GND O/P 2 O/P 1 Vcc Status LED LED drive example Serial data output, CMOS/TTL Level RTS input Learn Switch 470R

DS620-3 Jan ‘07 ©2007 Reg. No. 227 4001, ENGLAND Page 4 RF620T RF620R SmartRadio Transmitter / Receiver Serial Data Mode (mode pin pulled high via 10K resistor) Operating mode The RF620T transmitter has a serial data input and a /CTS handshake output which allows the module to turn off input data flow if required. Serial data fed into the RF620T is stored in a 50 word buffer and when this is full the /CTS handshake line is raised to indicate to the host system that it should stop sending data. A further 5 words may be sent and are buffered without data corruption. In the event that a shorter data packet than 50 words is input or if there is a long inter-word delay then after data flow has ceased for 10 character times at the current baud rate the /CTS handshake will be raised and the part packet immediately transmitted. After each data packet has been sent the transmitter will only drop its /CTS output to enable host data flow when the data has been transmitted over the radio path and when the associated RF620R has had time to output the data to its receiving host. The RF620R receiver has a serial data output and an /RTS handshake input which allows the receiving host to turn off output data flow if required. It should be noted that this handshake must be used with care since if it is held high (disabled) then received data may be lost. If it is not required to use the \\RTS handshake line it should be held at ground level. Learn/erase procedure and auto baud function The following procedure should be followed if it is requi red to learn an RF620T to an RF620R or if it is required to use the auto baud function. This latter func tion allows the baud rate of the serial data input to the RF620T to be set to any of the follo wing rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600* or 19200 bauds (* indicates default setting). The format of the data st ream is 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity. Note that at all times the baud rate of the associated RF620R module is the same as that of the RF620T module since each data packet transmitted by the RF620T specifies its current host data rate and this is used by the RF620R to set its serial data rate. RF620T: The learn button is pressed, the learn LED will come on and then go off when the button is released. After 2 seconds the unit will transmit a learn packet, display the current baud rate as a series of LED flashes and then idle with the LED off for 5 seconds. Current baud rate LED flashes 19200 1 9600 2 (default) 4800 3 2400 4 1200 5 These functions will be repeated 20 times. If serial data is input to the unit then the auto-baud function will be carried out and the revised baud rate displayed as a series of flashes. The auto-baud function will only be carried out once in any given learn session and during auto-baud detection the host data flow into the module should consist of a stream of characters at the desired baud rate and which lasts for at least 10 seconds. It is recommended that for best performance of the auto-baud function that a stream of the letter ‘R’ be sent. RF620R: the learn button is pressed, the learn LED will come on and remain on when the button is released. When a learn packet from an RF620T is received, the RF620T address will be saved to eeprom in the RF620R and the LED will flash 5 times to indicate that the learn has been successful. The mode will terminate after 60 seconds if no learn packet is received. If it is required to erase the learned address in the RF620R then the learn button should be pressed and held for more than 8 seconds and then released after wh ich time the LED will flash rapidly to indicate that erase of the address has taken place. Note that in this state the RF620R will respond to any RF600T.

DS620-3 Jan ‘07 ©2007 Reg. No. 227 4001, ENGLAND Page 5 RF620T RF620R SmartRadio Transmitter / Receiver Telemetry Mode (mode pin pulled low via 10K resistor) Operating mode The status of the RF620T’s two logic level telemetry inputs will be mirrored on the two telemetry outputs on the RF620R. The input states are transmitted:

• At power up
• Every 2 seconds
• After any change of state Learn/erase procedure In systems where only one pair of RF600T and RF600R modules is used, no learn is necessary. In the event that more than one RF600T is in range of an RF600R then the RF620R will receive transmissions from all in-range RF620T modules, controlling its telemetry channels in response to all received data packets. In this case it will normally be necessary for each RF600R to learn the identity of a single RF600T and this can be carried out in the following manner. RF620T: the learn button is pressed, the learn LED will come on and remain on when the button is released. The unit will transmit a learn packet and the LED will be turned off. After 5 seconds another learn packet will be transmitted and the LED will be turned on. Every 5 seconds there- after a learn packet will be transmitted and the LED state reversed and this will continue until 20 learn packets have been transmitted. RF620R: the learn button is pressed, the lear n LED will come on and remain on when the button is released. When a learn packet from an RF620T is received, the RF620T address will be saved to eeprom in the RF620R and the LED will flash 5 times to indicate that the learn has been successful. The mode will terminate after 60 seconds if no learn packet is received. If it is required to erase the learned address in the RF620R then the learn button should be pressed and held for more than 8 seconds and then released after which time the LED will flash rapidly to indicate that erase of the address has taken place. Note that in this state the RF620R will respond to any RF600T.

DS620-3 Jan ‘07 ©2007 Reg. No. 227 4001, ENGLAND Page 6 RF620T RF620R SmartRadio Transmitter / Receiver Technical Specification – RF620T Absolute Maximum Ratings o Celsius. o Celsius. For Ambient temperature = 25 o Celsius. Electrical Specification Min Ty pical Max Dimension Note Supply Voltage 4.5 5.0 5.5 V Vdd 6 mA transmitting Supply Current 1 mA idle/receiving Frequency (custom frequencies available on request)

433.92 MHz

Input voltage: Logic Low 0.8 V Logic High 2.0 V Level of Emitted Spectrum -70 dBm EMC Compliance Complies to ETS300-339 Technical Specification – RF620R Absolute Maximum Ratings o Celsius. o Celsius. For Ambient temperature = 25 o Celsius. Electrical Specification Min Ty pical Max Dimension Note Supply Voltage 4.5 5.0 5.5 V Vdd Supply Current 6 mA Frequency (custom frequencies available on request) Output voltage: Logic Low 0.6 V I out = 8.5mA Logic High Vdd-0.7v V I out = -3mA Output current: Logic Low 25 mA NOTE a Logic High -25 mA Turn on Time 20 ms -3dB Bandwidth +/- 400 KHz Receiver R.F. Sensitivity (100% AM) -106 dBm EMC Compliance Complies to ETS300-339 NOTE a: OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2 have internal 220 Ohm resistors in series with the output drive.

DS620-3 Jan ‘07 ©2007 Reg. No. 227 4001, ENGLAND Page 7 RF620T RF620R SmartRadio Transmitter / Receiver Mechanical Details Component Side 63.5 14.5 2.54 71 3 1 5 Notes Dims in mm Pins on 0.1" pitch Pin Dims :0.25 x 0.50 mm 1.27 20 2511 RF620R Component Side 25.5 11.5 2.54 RF620T 1.27 Antenna Design The design and positioning of the antenna is as crucial as the module performance itself in achieving a good wireless system range. The following will assist the designer in maximising system performance. The RF ground pin should be connected to a ground plane which should shield the aerial connection and the PCB layout around the aerial track itself should be such as to give a 50 Ohm impedance. The aerial should be kept as far away from sources of electrical interfer ence as physically possible. The specified power supply decoupling capacitors should be placed close to the m odule as possible and have direct connections to the relevant pins. The antenna ‘hot end’ should be kept clear of any objects, especially any metal as this can severely restrict the efficiency of the antenna to receive power. Earth planes restricting the radiation path of the antenna will also have the same effect. The best range will be achieved with either a straight pi ece of wire, rod or PCB track @ ¼ wavelength (17.3cm @ 433.92MHz). Increased range may be achieved if this ¼ wave antenna is placed perpendicular to and in the middle of a solid earth plane measuring at least 16cm r adius. In this case, the antenna should be connected to the module using 50 Ohm coaxial cable and the PCB track layout tips given above should be observed. RF Solutions Ltd., Unit 21, Cliffe Industrial Estate, South Street, Lewes, E Sussex, BN8 6JL, England Tel +44 (0)1273 898 000 Fax +44 (0)1273 480 661 All Trademarks acknowledged and remain the property of the respected owners Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate, however no representation or warranty is given and R.F. Solu tions Ltd. assumes no liability with respect to the accuracy of such