Digi XStream-PKG User Manual (English)

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Digi Application Guide

Configuring XStream-PKG Serial RF Modems for Serial Bridging

March 2012 v.1 Digi International 2 of 5

4. Step by step instructions

4.1 Configuring the Local XStream modem

a) Proceed to a factory reset of the modem to restore default parameters:

a. Power ON the modem

b. Set switches 1 & 2 to their ON state (up)

c. Power OFF the modem for at least one second, then on again.

b) Verify that the DIP switches settings are the following: 1 ON all OFF.

c) Connect the XStream modem to the Local Terminal computer using a RS232 Straight Thru

cable

d) Open the XCTU application and select the COM port of your computer

e) In our example we use the 19200 version of the XStream mode, so set the baud rate

accordingly and click the “Test Query” button, a new window should appear :

f) Communication with the modem is OK, click on the “Modem Configuration” tab

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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