Appendix e – base coordinator specifications, Operator’s manual – ANKOM RF User Manual

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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

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