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RC232 - Radio Modules
RC232 - Radio Modules
Radiocrafts has profound and valuable experience in the art of wireless solutions enabling us to provide customers with a large
variety of RF modules based on our own technology and development. Our expertise in embedded protocols enables us to produce
compact RF modules that support various applications for the creation of maximum value.
Compact RF modules with embedded protocol
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Smallest in the world (12.7 x 25.4 x 3.5 mm)
Low current consumption
High performance narrow band or low cost wideband
Compact shielded module for SMD mounting
No external components
Wide supply voltage range
Conforms with EU R&TTE directive (EN 300 220, EN 301 489, EN 60950)
Operation under FCC CFR 47 part 15, ARIB STD – T66/T67; G.S.R 564(E)/168(E))
All modules tested before shipment
RC232 protocol
Radiocrafts’ protocol RC232 is designed to enable a simple and effective cable replacement when using ISM band radio modules for
transmission of data. The RC232 protocol is embedded in the module and enables star (point-to-multipoint) and point-to-point
networks. The RC232 based ISM band modules can be controlled with a simple-to-use UART interface, herewith configuring the
protocol for the actual application.
Features
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Complete MAC layer packet protocol
Transparent and buffered modes
Addressing and Broadcasting
RSSI
Error check (CRC16)
1024 byte data buffer
Power saving schemes
Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint or Peer-to-peer
Easy-to-use UART interface
RS232/422/485/USB compatible
Optional UART hardware handshake
Peer to peer
UART to:
RS232
RS485
USB
Ethernet
GPRS
Point to (multi)point
RC232 module configuration
IDLE
RC232 RF modules are easy to configure. Our specific software tools
enable the user to set and change configurations and to finally match
own demands.
Config Low
Wait for ’>’ from TXD
Parameters
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UART setting
Channel number
Output power
Data rate
RSSI (read and append)
SLEEP
Addressing (UID, BID)
Temperature/battery monitoring
Factory restore
Easy to use command set
Send Command byte to RXD
Wait for ’>’ from TXD
Send Command parameters to RXD
Send ’X’ to RXD
Wait for ’>’ from TXD
New command?
YES
NO
Radiocrafts AS, Sandakerveien 64, NO-0484 OSLO, NORWAY. Tel. sw. board: (+47) 4000 5195. [email protected] / www.radiocrafts.com
RC232 - Radio Modules
RC232 RF Module family
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Max data rate [kbps]
Pout [dBm]
RX Current [mA]
TX Current [mA]
LOS [m]
Compliance/Region
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# Channels
Embedded RC232 Protocol
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Frequency [MHz]
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Supports host communication, data
buffering, error check, addressing,
broadcasting and RSSI
UART interface with optional handshake,
RS232/422/485 and USB via level
converters
Point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and
peer-to-peer network topologies
Options: Temperature measuring, I/O
mapping and Listen Before Talk (LBT)
Demo Kit
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Narrowband modules for long range
and high immunity
Wideband modules for low cost
High Power modules for extended range
Small size (12.7 x 25.4 x 3.5 mm)
Conforms with world-wide regulations
(EU R&TTE; FCC CFR 47, part 15;
ARIB STD – T66/T67; G.S.R 564(E)/168(E))
Pin compatible variants for EU, US,
Japan, Korea, India and China
300 – 2450 MHz
Up to 6km range (Line of Sight)
Module
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Embedded RC232 Protocol
RC1140
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433
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32.3
1200
CE
RC1170
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865-867
15
100
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24
37.8
800
India
RC1180
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868
16
100
10
22
37.8
800
CE
RC1190
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915
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100
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22
37.8
300
FCC
RC1170HP
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865-867
15
76.8
27
24
560
4000
India
RC1180HP
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868
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76.8
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560
4000
CE
RC1210
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418/419
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4.8
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20.2
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2000
China
RC1230
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426/429
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2.4
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20.2
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2400
Japan
RC1240
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433
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4.8
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20.2
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2000
CE
RC1244
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429/433
439/444
85
4.8
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20.2
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2000
CE, Sweden
RC1250
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424/447
80
2.4
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20.2
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1200
Korea
RC1280
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868
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4.8
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20.7
28
1000
CE
RC1280HP
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868
85
4.8
27
20.7
600
6000
CE
RC1290
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915
51
19.2
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20.7
22.9
600
FCC
RC2500
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2450
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100
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25.5
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1000
World wide
RC2500HP
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2450
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100
181
27
160
3500
World wide
Limited to 10mW/MHz in Europe due to regulations
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RC232 - Radio Modules
Radiocrafts RF + Sierra Wireless AirLink GSM
Radiocrafts module portfolio is available for the Sierra Wireless AirLink GPRS/GSM/EDGE modem.
Sierra Wireless is the leading provider of M2M modems. The combination of Radiocrafts’ RF modules
and Sierra Wireless GPRS modems makes an easy to use out-of-the-box gateway solution with full
TCP/IP capability and processing power for extensive embedded applications. The Xtend directly
connects to Radiocrafts I/O on the internal IESM card. The Open AT IDE is easy to use and the
development tools are free of charge with extensive application support inside the Open-AT Software
Suite. This will give a cost competitive, high performance combination. The slot-in-card works with all
types of Radiocrafts modules. From Radiocrafts it is available a free Radio Test Gateway (RTG)
software for local connection to the RS232 port of the modem or for enabling transparent GPRS
connection via AT-commands.
www.sierrawireless.com
High Speed Flashing and Testing
Radiocrafts has implemented a unique solution for high speed
volume production. This is an innovative test system for high
volume flashing, RF testing and taping of radio modules. This
machine combines all our experience and expertise in radio
modules and have the capacity of testing large volumes.
RF measurements – important CE & FCC qualification
We have experienced customers and competition which are
making radio solutions with unknown compliance status
versus CE & FCC regulations. This is often based on a lack of
knowledge about the different CE & FCC radio regulations and
not enough control of process variation. We know by
experience it is difficult to confirm to regulations with certain
chips and SoC’s. This is one of the reasons why we ALWAYS
test our radio modules 100% before shipping to customers.
Radiocrafts is testing the following parameters
on RC232 radio modules before shipping:
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Frequency accuracy (ppm)
Output power (dBm)
2nd harmonic (dBm)
3rd harmonic (dBm)
Spurious emission (freq/max level, dBm)
RX sensitivity
TX supply current (mA)
RX supply current (mA)
Idle supply current (mA)
Sleep supply current (uA)
Program memory verification
UART communication
Testing of all these parameters will make further detailed
testing unnecessary, and only functional testing needs to be
done to ensure that the total application is working properly.
Radiocrafts ATS – Automatic Test Station – module boards
Benefits of 100% test coverage:
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Little or no variations on delivered product
Avoid yield problems, and costs
Ensure regulations compliancy for every radio module
No extensive testing needed at later stage
One form factor – pin compatible – Different radio technologies
Radiocrafts can offer full flexibility for manufacturers who is looking for different radio solutions.
It is now possible to make one PCB design and combine several radio technologies, by only
changing the radio module and the antenna. Only minor adjustments in the host controller
firmware are necessary to swap between different firmware. The footprint compatible KNX-RF,
Wireless M-Bus and the high power IEEE 802.15.4 ZigBee, Smart Energy and RF4CE radio
module gives a unique flexibility for many different applications.
Support and Services
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Custom hardware- and software designs
Application specific designs
Standard module modifications
Turn-key solutions and volume deliveries
Gateway solutions for GPRS/Ethernet, RS232/RS485 and USB
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Pilot- and demo systems for control and monitoring
Free review of customer schematics and PCB layout
Free support for optimum antenna design
Quick support response time
[email protected]
Radiocrafts AS, Sandakerveien 64, NO-0484 OSLO, NORWAY. Tel. sw. board: (+47) 4000 5195. [email protected] / www.radiocrafts.com
RC232 - Radio Modules
Why RC232 RF modules from Radiocrafts?
Easy to use
• Data in – RF
• Cable replacement
Long range
• Up to 6 km
• Increased link margin
Small size
• Surface mounted
”radio modem”
• Completely shielded
Reliable
• Narrowband
• High performance
Module benefits
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Shorter time to market
Proven RF performance
Conformance with world-wide RF regulations
No RF competence required
Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Lower technical risk
Less development effort
Lower risk on investment in development
Modular approval
Quicker ramp-up to mass production
Radiocrafts – Your experienced partner
With RC232 RF modules from Radiocrafts you will benefit from the huge variety of value adding services coming along with the
decision to implement our modules in your own application projects. Our modules are easy to use, provide a long range, are small
sized and reliable. We specifically develop features that meet the demand for innovation, technology and high performance solutions
with regard to wireless applications in today´s global market place. Through our intensive testing we invest time to ensure long RF
module life cycles providing the highest quality possible and contributing to a more sustainable way of resource usage. The
exceptionally designed compatibility with other devices enables the user to remain flexible in his environment and increase the number
of potential solutions for his own projects. Since our technology and developments are based on more than 15 years of solid
experience in the art of wireless communication Radiocrafts has become an expert in the field of RF module development and can
provide a smart and more cost effective alternative to chip-based solutions. With our wide standardized product range and our
customized product development we will have the right module for you.
About Radiocrafts
Radiocrafts offers standard RF modules for operation in the license-free ISM bands at 300 – 2450 MHz. We provide compact modules
that are easy to integrate and easy to use, for shortest possible time-to-market. Radiocrafts also makes customer specific solutions,
from specification to turn-key delivery. Based on our experience in a wide variety of products and applications we find the best solution
to take your idea to the market at a minimum of time and cost. Radiocrafts is a member of the KNX Association, the ZigBee Alliance,
the OMS group for developing Wireless M-Bus for metering in Europe and TI´s Third Party Program.
Radiocrafts AS, Sandakerveien 64, NO-0484 OSLO, NORWAY. Tel. sw. board: (+47) 4000 5195. [email protected] / www.radiocrafts.com

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