9XTend-PKG-U™ USB RF Modem User’s Guide
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1. 9XTend USB RF Modem
The 9XTend RF Modem affords OEMs and integrators an easy-to-use RF 
solution that sustains reliable delivery of data between remote devices. 
Out-of-box, the modem is configured to immediately sustain long range 
wireless links between devices. Simply feed serial data into one modem 
then the data will surface on the other end of the wireless link. The modem 
transfers a standard asynchronous serial data stream between devices, 
features 256-bit AES encryption and sustains up to 115.2 Kbps data throughput.
1.1. Key Features
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance
FCC Approved (USA) Refer to Appendix A [p53] for FCC Requirements. 
Systems that include XTend RF Modems inherit Digi’s Certifications.
ISM (Industrial, Scientific & Medical) license-free 902-928 MHz frequency band
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 registered standards
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) immunity - ESD-hardened and IEC1000-4-2 (Level 4) tested
9XTend RF Modems are optimized for use in the US, Canada, Australia and Israel
Long Range Data Integrity
1 Watt Power Output (variable 1mW - 1W)
Range (@9,600 bps throughput data rate):
• Indoor/Urban: up to 3000’ (900 m)
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight:  
up to 14 miles (22 km) w/dipole antenna
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight: 
up to 40 miles (64 km) w/high-gain antenna
Range (@115,200 bps throughput data rate):
• Indoor/Urban: up to 1500’ (450 m)
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight: 
up to 7 miles (11 km) w/dipole antenna
• Outdoor RF line-of-sight: 
up to 20 miles (32 km) w/high-gain antenna
Continuous RF data stream up to 115,200 bps
Receiver Sensitivity: -110 dBm (@ 9600 baud), 
–100 dBm (@ 115200 baud)
Advanced Networking & Security
True Peer-to-Peer (no Master device required), 
Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint & Multidrop
Retries and Acknowledgements
FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
10 hopping channels, each with over 65,000 
unique network addresses available
256-bit AES Encryption  
(AES algorithm is FIPS-197 certified)
Low Power
7 - 28 V Supply Voltage
Pin, Serial Port and Cyclic 
software sleep modes supported
Easy-to-Use
No configuration necessary for out-of box 
RF communications
Free X-CTU Software 
(Testing and configuration software)
RF Modems easily configured using 
standard AT & binary commands
Transparent Operation  
(Wireless links replace serial wires)
API Operation  
(Frame-based communications)
Portable  
(small form-factor easily designed into  
a wide range of data systems)
Software-selectable I/O interfacing rates
Multiple data formats supported 
(parity, start and stop bits, etc.)
XII™ Interference Immunity
No Master/Slave setup dependencies