Digi 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE Quick start guide

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9XTEND PKG AND MODULE
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Quick start guide

Digi 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE

  • The Digi 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE is a high-performance RF modem that provides reliable and secure wireless communication for a variety of applications.
  • With its advanced features and robust design, the 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE is ideal for use in industrial, commercial, and residential settings.
  • Some of the key features of the 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE include:
    • High data rates of up to 920 kbps
    • Long range of up to 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)
    • Low power consumption
    • AES-128 encryption for secure data transmission
    • Easy to configure and use
  • The 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE is a versatile device that can be used in a variety of applications, including:

Digi 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE

  • The Digi 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE is a high-performance RF modem that provides reliable and secure wireless communication for a variety of applications.
  • With its advanced features and robust design, the 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE is ideal for use in industrial, commercial, and residential settings.
  • Some of the key features of the 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE include:
    • High data rates of up to 920 kbps
    • Long range of up to 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)
    • Low power consumption
    • AES-128 encryption for secure data transmission
    • Easy to configure and use
  • The 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE is a versatile device that can be used in a variety of applications, including:
XTend PKG-R RF Modem | Quick Start Guide
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Requirements
To install the modem and test its range, you need:
• Two XTend RF Modems. The two XTend RF Modems are referred to as Radio1 and Radio2
• Accessories: loopback adapter, RS-232 cable, two RPSMA antennas, two power supplies
• One computer with XCTU
Connect the hardware
1. Set both Radio DIP Switches to RS-232, point-to-point modes. Switches 1 and 5 are ON (up), and the
remaining four switches are OFF (down).
2. Connect the included RS-232 cable to the female DB-9 connector of Radio1 and the male DB-9 connector
of the PC.
3. Attach the serial loopback adapter to the female DB-9 connector of Radio2. The serial loopback adapter
configures Radio2 to function as a repeater by looping data back into the module for retransmission, as
shown.
4. Attach RPSMA antennas to each RF modem.
5. Power Radio1 and Radio2 through their respective power connectors.
WARNING! When operating with 1 Watt power output, transmitting in close proximity of other RF modems can
damage modem front-ends. Observe a minimum separation distance of 0.6 m (2 in) between the RF
modems.
Install software
Download the Legacy XCTU version 5.2.8.6 installer: http://ftp1.digi.com/support/utilities/
40003002_C.exe
When the download is complete, run the executable file and follow the steps in the XCTU Setup Wizard.
Go to https://www.digi.com/products/xbee-rf-solutions/xctu-software/xctu#productsupport and under
General Drivers select the appropriate operating system to download drivers.
Perform a range test
A range test is a simple point to point wireless demonstration that tests the devices' ability to transmit to
and receive from each other. Configure a serial port to communicate with the modem:
1. Launch XCTU: Start > All Programs > Digi > X-CTU.
2. On the PC Settings tab, select the PC serial com that you will use to connect to Radio1 from the list.
3. Select the baud rate that matches the Radio1 I/O interface rate (serial data rate). Use the default values for
the remaining fields.
XTend PKG-R RF Modem | Quick Start Guide
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4. Click the Range Test tab.
5. (Optional) Check the box in the RSSI section to enable display of signal strength. The Loop Back option is
automatically selected.
6. Click Start to begin the range test.
7. Move Radio2 (with the loopback adapter) away from Radio1 to determine the maximum range of the
wireless link.
Additional configuration options
Out-of-box, the XTend-PKG-R RF Modem is configured to provide immediate wireless links between
devices. The modem's default configuration supports a wide range of RF communications.
If the RF Modem must be configured to support specific needs of a data system, several programming
options are available.
XTend PKG-R RF Modem | Quick Start Guide
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Use the DIP switch
The DIP switch allows you to configure the following RF modem settings.
DIP Switch Settings (applied only when powering on):
Restore modem defaults (DIP switch method)
If the XTend modem is not responding or cannot enter into Command mode, try restoring the modem to
its original default parameter values.
1. Set switches 1 and 2 of the DIP Switch to their ON (up) positions, and the remaining four switches to their
OFF (down) positions.
2. Turn off the power supplying the RF modem, then on again.
Using the DIP switch to configure the modem is one of several ways to configure modem parameters.
Other options include using the XCTU Software Terminal and Modem Configuration tabs, and binary
programming. See the user's guide for more information about these options.
User guide
For more information, see the user guide: https://www.digi.com/resources/documentation/digidocs/
PDFs/90000813.pdf
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Digi 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE Quick start guide

Digi
Brand
Digi
Model
9XTEND PKG AND MODULE
Type
Quick start guide

Digi 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE

  • The Digi 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE is a high-performance RF modem that provides reliable and secure wireless communication for a variety of applications.
  • With its advanced features and robust design, the 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE is ideal for use in industrial, commercial, and residential settings.
  • Some of the key features of the 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE include:
    • High data rates of up to 920 kbps
    • Long range of up to 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)
    • Low power consumption
    • AES-128 encryption for secure data transmission
    • Easy to configure and use
  • The 9XTEND PKG AND MODULE is a versatile device that can be used in a variety of applications, including:
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