Digi XStream-PKG User Manual

Digi Application Guide
Configuring XStream-PKG Serial RF Modems for Serial Bridging
March 2012 v.1 Digi International 1 of 5
1. Configure two XStream-PKG RF modems for serial bridging.
Objective: Configure two XStream-PKG Serial RF modems to build a serial bridge between two
terminals or between a terminal and a device
1.1 Software Requirements
- XCTU
- PuTTy or any Terminal application
1.2 Hardware Requirements
- XStream-PKG RS-232/485 RF Modem x 2
2. Scenario
In our example, we will connect a terminal application running on a computer on each XStream modems
and send data through the bridge.
3. Sample diagram.
Wireless
Terminal
Local
RS232
Terminal
Remote
RS232

Digi XStream-PKG Specifications

General

Connectivity LEDs	Yes
Certification	FCC, IC
Operating temperature (T-T)	-40 - 85 °C
Interface	RS-232/485
Modulation	FSK
Frequency range	902 - 928 MHz
Receive current	70 mA
Transmit current	170 mA
Power down current	1 mA
Operating frequency	900 MHz
Receiver sensitivity	-110 dBm
Throughput data rate	9.6 Kbit/s
Spread spectrum method	FHSS
Impedance	50 Ω
Antenna connector type	RP-SMA
Input voltage	7 - 18 V
Supported network topologies	Peer-to-peer, Point-to-multipoint, Point-to-point

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	200 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	69.9 x 139.7 x 28.6 mm