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Introduction

The RM24100D radio modem acts as a wireless serial cable replacement and can wirelessly connect various devices 
together   for   a   large   range   of   applications.   The   RM24100D   radio   modems   operate   in   the   license   free   2.4GHz   ISM 
(industrial, scientific, medical) band and is capable of achieving long range line-of-sight communications up to 1km. With 
its  durable  polymide   industrial  din  rail mount   enclosure  and  industrial  temperature  grade  electronics  makes  the  unit 
perfect for industrial automation/SCADA systems and remote data acquisition. The RM24100D includes DSSS (Direct 
Sequence Spread Spectrum) radio technology to ensure reliable communication in noisy environments. The RM24100D 
also includes 128 bit AES encryption technology for secure wireless data transfer.

The   RM24100D   can   operate   in   a   peer-to-peer   (no   master/slave   dependencies),   point-to-point,   point-to-multipoint, 
multipoint to multipoint and repeater network topology.

Features

• Transparent wireless link. The modem acts as a serial cable replacement
• License free operation in the 2.4GHz ISM (industrial, scientific, medical) band *
• Long Range  – indoor/urban (+-90m/300ft),  outdoor/line-of-sight  (+-1km/0.6 miles).  With a 2.1dBi  dipole 

antenna

• Durable polymide industrial din rail mount enclosure
• 8-30VDC switch mode power supply with built in 33V over voltage and reverse voltage protection 
• Max transmit current of 200mA, average current while streaming data at 9600 baud approx.  50mA @ 12V
• Transmit power of 100mW (20dBm) EIRP with a 2.1dBi antenna 
• DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) technology for increased reliability in noisy environments
• Peer-to-peer (no master/slave dependencies), point-to-point,  point-to-multipoint, multipoint to multipoint 

and repeater network topology

• Easy interfacing connection via side terminals or by a standard DB9 female connector
• Built in LED’s for power, transmit, receive and signal strength indication
• RSSI (received signal strength indicator) to give optimum antenna placement
• RPSMA (reverse polarity SMA) 50 ohm antenna connection allows for remote location of antenna
• Available   in   RS232,   RS485   and   4-wire   RS422,   includes   a   selectable   built   in   line   termination   resistor 

(RS485/RS422 model only)

• Serial interface data rate of 1200 to 115200 bps
• Industrial operating temperature range (-40°C to 85°C)
• Uses an agency approved radio module (US FCC part 15.247 / Industry Canada (IC) / Europe (CE)) *
• IEEE 802.15.4 compliant
• Free configuration software

*Maximum transmit power output levels and local radio frequency regulator bodies must be obeyed in the country of 
operation.

RM24100D

2.4GHz 100mW RS232 / RS485 / RS422 DSSS 
Radio Modem (IEEE 802.15.4 compliant)

Operating Manual – English 1.07

Summary of Contents for RM24100D

Page 1: ...din rail mount enclosure 8 30VDC switch mode power supply with built in 33V over voltage and reverse voltage protection Max transmit current of 200mA average current while streaming data at 9600 baud approx 50mA 12V Transmit power of 100mW 20dBm EIRP with a 2 1dBi antenna DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology for increased reliability in noisy environments Peer to peer no master slave de...

Page 2: ...dio modem D A RXD A 4 DTR Input to Radio modem 5 GROUND GROUND GROUND 6 DSR Output from radio modem 7 RTS Input to Radio modem TXD A 8 CTS Output from radio modem TXD B 9 POWER 8 30VDC POWER 8 30VDC POWER 8 30VDC Pin 1 8V 30VDC Power LED Flashing Optional DB9 Data Connection Antenna Connection Pin 2 Ground Pin 3 RS232 RTS INPUT RS422 TXD A Pin 6 RS232 CTS OUTPUT RS422 TXD B RF Receive LED Green RF...

Page 3: ...ence for the RM24100D will be from a wireless LAN 802 11b g access points If interference is detected then the RM24100D can be configured to use another channel as in the list below By default the RM24100D is shipped with the settings of channel 12 0x0c The RM24100D can handle 12 channels with 65535 modems per channel Center Frequency MHz Nominal Occupied bandwidth Channel 2410 2407 5 2412 5 12 0x...

Page 4: ... packet that contains a broadcast address In this mode receiving modems do not send ACK s and transmitting modems do not automatically resend packets as in the case of unicast mode Broadcast Network configuration All modems in the network must be setup as Destination Low Address 0x0000FFFF Destination High Address 0x00000000 Peer to peer point to point topography Broadcast Unicast Mode Point to mu...

Page 5: ...RM24100D operating manual Page 5 Repeater mode Utilizing two separate frequency channels Channel A Channel B Cable Connection Connect Rx to Tx Tx to Rx and Ground to Ground 3 Dimensional Drawings ...

Page 6: ...temperature range Humidity 85 non condensing Supply Voltage 8 to 30VDC switch mode power supply with built in 33V over voltage and reverse voltage protection Current Consumption Approximately 200mA 18dBm transmit power Average current while streaming data at 9600 baud approx 50mA 12V Baud Rate 1200 to 115200 bps non standard baud rates also supported Agency approved radio module US FCC Part 15 247...

Page 7: ...o try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect equipment and receiver to outlets on different circuits or Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help RF Exposure WARNING To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devic...

Page 8: ... against faulty workmanship or defective materials provided there is no evidence that the unit has been mishandled or misused Warranty is limited to the replacement of faulty components and includes the cost of labor Shipping costs are for the account of the purchaser Note Product warranty excludes damages caused by unprotected unsuitable or incorrectly wired electrical supplies inductive loads an...

Page 9: ... and the effect of any possible failure or malfunction The manufacturer its agents agencies partners nor the like take any responsibility for the use of this equipment for any reason whatsoever and shall not be held liable for any damages or loss whatsoever resulting out of the use of this equipment The manufacturer reserves the right to alter any specification without prior notice been given DIST...

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