Rainbow Electronics RC2300-ZNM - Manual

RC2300-ZNM
PRODUCT BRIEF
Compact ZigBee ® Network Module
Radiocrafts AS, a leading provider of compact RF modules, now expand their product line with a compact
ZigBee Network Module (ZNM) for use in ZigBee based mesh networks. The ZNM module offers the
complete ZigBee network protocol in a small module with an easy to use API interface. By using the new
ZNM module, ZigBee applications can be built with minimum effort, reducing time to market.
ZigBee is a standard for monitoring and control applications using low power radio networking. The
standard is becoming increasingly popular as a basis for new wireless mesh networks.
The new wireless module is targeting applications like home, building and industrial automation, sensor
networks, wireless security and alarm systems, automatic meter reading, remote control and telemetry,
fleet and asset management. The module is designed for operation in the 2.45 GHz licence-free band for
world-wide usage.
The RC2300-ZNM module is a compact surface-mounted high performance module measuring only 12.7
x 25.4 x 2.5 mm including EMC shielding and integrated antenna. This is the smallest all-embedded
module designed for ZigBee available in the market. The module is delivered on tape and reel for volume
production.
The module is very easy to use having a UART or SPI interface for serial communication and
configuration. The ZigBee application runs in any external controller, communicating with the module by
an easy-to-use API. With only 10 API calls, a complete application can be made. The new module
supports all features of the ZigBee 2006 standard.
The RC2300-ZNM module is pre-certified for operation under the European, FCC and ARIB radio
regulations for license-free use. It operates at 16 channels in the 2.45 GHz frequency band. When used
with quarter-wave antennas a line-of-sight range of 250 meter can be achieved. Indoor range is typically
10 – 30 meter. A high power module with extended range will be available shortly. The module is
designed for use in battery operated systems using sleep mode with less than 1 uA.
OEM manufacturers, system integrators and application designers can now get a complete ZigBee
solution in a small compact module form-factor that is easy to integrate into any product. Manufacturers
without RF design knowledge can now easily add a fully compliant ZigBee solution to their space limited
products, and significantly reduce time-to-market and development cost.
The module, Demo Kits and PC development tools are available now.
Radiocrafts AS
www.radiocrafts.com
[email protected]
Tel +47 4000 5195
Fax +47 22 71 29 15
Radiocrafts AS
Sandakerveien 64
NO-0484 Oslo, Norway
Tel: +47 4000 5195
Fax: +47 22 71 29 15
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.radiocrafts.com