AUREL RX-AM4SF Receiver Instruction Manual

RX-AM4SF
Instruction Manual

RX-AM4SF Receiver

The super-heterodyne receiver RX-AM4SF can provide a RSSI output indicating the amplitude of the received signal: this output can be used to create a field-strength meter capable to indicate the distance of the transmitting unit.
Furthermore the RX-AM4SF allows you to select the sensitivity level at which the module must operate: setting it in a low-sensitivity condition (- 90 dBm) the receiver provides at the RSSI output a proximity indication, that is not possible at high sensitivity due to the unavoidable saturation of the receiver; this feature can be useful when you intend to realize equipments for access control where, besides an identification code, you must also recognize the distance of  the transmitter from the opening under control.

Pin-out

Connections

level 1 : -90 dBm.
Pin 13| RSSI output| Output RSSI proportional to the amplitude of the input signal.
Pin 14| Data output| Data output from the receiver.

Technical Features

| Min| Typ| Max| Unit| Notes
---|---|---|---|---|---
Reception frequency| | 434.| | MHz|
Supply Voltage Vs| 5.| 5| 5.| V|
Supply Current| | 7.| | mA|
RF Sensitivity| -108| -109| -111| dBm| See note 1
RF passing band at —3dB| | 600| | KHz|
IF passing band at —3dB| | 300| | KHz|
Interference rejection at ±10MHz| | | | dB|
Output square wave| | 2| 3| KHz|
Logic level “0”| | | qnd+0.4| V| See note 4
Logic level “I”| Vs-0,4V| | | V| See note 4
Spurious RF emission in antenna| | | -60| dBm| See note 2
Switch-on time| | | 0,2| s| See note 3
Operating temperature range| -20| | +80| °C| See Fig.5
Dimensions| 40.13 x 17.5 x 5.5 mm|

Note1: Values have been obtained by applying the test system as Fig.1, with a square wave 99% as modula ion index.
Note2: The RF emission measu ement has been obtained by connecting the spectrum analyser direc ly to the RX pin 3.
Note3: By switch on time is meant the time required by the receiver to acquire the declared characteristics from the very moment the power supply is applied.
Note4: Values obtained with 10KΩ maximum load applied.
The declared technical characteristics have been obtained by using the following test system:
Fig. 1

Pin.13 “RSSI” Output

In fig.2 it is reported grafically the behaviour of the voltage at the RSSI output in function of the power of the input signal, in High Gain mode (pin 11 at logic level 0). In fig 3 it is shown the equivalent diagram but in Low Gain mode (pin  11 at logic level 1).
Both the diagrams have been obtained experimentally applying at the RF input (pin 3) of the receiver a square wave AM-modulated, with a modulation index of 99%, drawn directly from a signal generator, and connecting a 10uF  capacitor between the pin 11 and GND .

Device usage

In order to take advantage of the performances described in the technical specifications and to comply with the operating conditions which characterize the Certification, the receiver has to be fitted on a printed circuit, considering what  follows:
5 V dc supply:

1. The receiver must be supplied by a very low voltage source, safety protected against short circuits.
2. Maximum voltage variations allowed: ± 0,25 V.
3. De-coupling, next to the receiver, by means of a minimum 100.000 pF. ceramic capacitor.

Ground:

1. It must surround at the best the welding area of the receiver. The circuit must be double layer, with throughout vias to the ground planes, approximately each 15 mm.
2. It must be properly dimensioned, specially in the antenna connection area, in case a radiating whip antenna is fitted in it (an area of approximately 50 mm radius is suggested.)

Fig.3 Suggested lay-out for the device correct usage

50 Ohm line:

1. It must be the shortest as possible.
2. 1,8 mm wide for 1 mm thick FR4 printed circuits and 2,9 mm wide for 1,6 mm thick FR4 printed circuits. On the same side, it must be kept 2 mm away from the ground circuit.
3. On the opposite side a ground circuit area must be present.

Antenna connection:

1. It may be utilized as the direct connection point for the radiating whip antenna.
2. It can bear the connection of the central wire of a 50 Ω coaxial cable. Be sure that the braid is welded to the ground in a close point.

Antenna

1. A whip antenna, 16,5 mm long and approximately 1 mm dia, brass or copper wire made, must be connected to the RF input of the receiver.
2. The antenna body must be keep straight as much as possible and it must be free from other circuits or metal parts (5 cm minimum suggested distance.)
3. It can be utilized both vertically or horizontally, provided that the connection point between antenna and receiver input, is surrounded by a good ground plane.

N.B: As an alternative to the a.m. antenna it is possible to utilize the whip model manufactured by Aurel (see related Data Sheet ed Application Notes).
By fitting whips too different from the described ones, the EEC Certification is not assured.
Other components:

1. Keep the receiver separate from all other components of the circuit (more than 5 mm).
2. Keep particularly far away and shielded all microprocessors and their clock circuits.
3. Do not fit components around the 50 Ohm line. At least keep them at 5 mm distance.
   If the Antenna Connection is directly used for a radiating whip connection, keep at least a 5 cm radius free area. In case of coaxial cable connection 5 mm radius will suffice.

Reference Rules

The RX-AM4SF receiver is EEC certified and in particular it complies with the European set of Rules EN 300 220-3 for class 2, and EN 300 683 for class 1. The equipment has been tested according to rule EN 60950 and it can be utilized  inside a special insulated housing that assures the compliance with the above mentioned rule. The receiver must be supplied by a very low voltage safety source protected against short circuits The use of the receiver module is foreseen  inside housings that assure the overcoming of the provision EN 61000-4-2 not directly applicable to the module itself. In particular, it is at the user’ s care the insulation of the external antenna connection, and of the antenna itself since  the RF output of the receiver is not built to directly bear the electrostatic charges foreseen by the a.m. provision.

Reference curves

AUREL S.p.A. Via Foro dei Tigli, 4 – 47015 Modigliana (FC) – ITALY
Tel.: +39.0546.941124 Fax: +39.0546.941660
http://www.aurelwireless.com – email: rfcomm@aurel.it

References

• Wireless Radiofrequency modules | AUREL SPA

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