DOODLE LABS EK-1700 Mesh Rider Radio Instructions

DOODLE LABS EK-1700 Mesh Rider Radio

Product Specifications

• Model: Doodle Labs Mini OEM Mesh Rider Radio
• Frequency Bands: 915MHz and 2.4GHz
• Key Features:
  • Long range and high throughput Mesh Rider waveform
  • Interference resistant COFDM technology
  • Adaptive radio modulations from BPSK to 64QAM
  • Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Channel (URLLC)
  • Optimized video streaming for Unicast and Multicast
  • Self-healing/self-forming multifrequency mobile mesh
  • Embedded network management APIs
• Additional Features:
  • Compact size, lightweight, and low power consumption
  • Ethernet, USB, and UART interfaces for easy integration

Product Usage Instructions

System Integration
The Mesh Rider Radio is designed to be plug and play. Simply connect the USB and power supply for integration. For detailed design documents, visit the Doodle Labs Technical Library.

Technical Specifications (915MHz and 2450MHz Bands)

• Max Operating Range: >20 Km (Recommended), Max field demonstrated range >100km
• Max Data Throughput:
  • 80 Mbps (20 MHz Channel)
  • 40 Mbps (10 MHz Channel)
  • 20 Mbps (5MHz Channel)
• Over the Air Data Encryption: 128-bit AES (Full throughput), 256-bit AES (12 Mbps max throughput)
• Operating Modes: Mesh, WDS AP, WDS Client Bridged, Internet Gateway with NAT
• Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Channel (URLLC): Latency 1.5 – 15 ms
• Video Channel: Optimized video streaming with Unicast and Multicast transmission

RF Specifications

• Protocol Compatibility: Fully compatible with Doodle Labs Mesh Rider Waveform
• Frequency Range: 915-MHz and 2450-MHz Bands
• Operating Bands: 902-928 MHz, 2400-2482 MHz
• Channel Sizes:
  • 915MHz Band: 5MHz/10MHz
  • 2.4GHz Band: 10MHz/20MHz
• Radio Data Rate: Auto adapting Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS0-15)
• RF Power Output: 1W (30 dBm)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Q: What is the recommended operating range for the Mesh Rider Radio?
   A: The recommended operating range is greater than 20 Km, with a maximum demonstrated range exceeding 100km.

2. Q: What encryption standards are supported by the device?
   A: The device supports 128-bit AES for full throughput and optional 256-bit AES for a maximum throughput of 12 Mbps.

3. Q: How does the Mesh Rider Radio handle interference in difficult RF environments?
   A: The device utilizes Interference resistant COFDM technology for robust link quality and exceptional multipath performance.

Overview

The Mini OEM Mesh Rider Radio is an advanced Manet router. The Mini OEM Mesh Rider Radio employs Doodle Labs’ patented Mesh Rider® technology with state- of-the-art RF and networking capabilities that enable communication further, faster, and more reliably than any comparable solution on the market. For example, optimized video streaming carries crystal clear 4K video while simultaneously carrying low latency Command and Control data. The interoperable Mesh Rider Radio platform is available in many frequency bands between 600 MHz and 6 GHz in Mini, Nano, OEM, Wearable form factors. This flexibility allows customers to use their industry speciíc frequency bands for deploying private wireless networks that encompasses all the use cases for human and machine collaboration. For more information, please visit: https://doodlelabs.com/mesh-rider-radios/

Key Features – Mesh Rider Radio Platform

PERFORMANCE RF

• Long range (field tested >100km) and high throughput (up to 100 Mbps) Mesh Rider waveform
• Interference resistant COFDM for robust link quality in difficult RF environments
• Exceptional Multipath and NrLOS performance
• Adaptive radio modulations from BPSK up to 64QAM, with fast per packet optimization to maximize link performance in dynamic environments
• Software defined channel bandwidth for effïcient re-use of spectrum
• Convolutional coding, Forward Error Correction (FEC), ACK-retransmits, Maximal Ratio Combining, Spatial Multiplexing, and Space Time Block Coding for robust data transmission over noisy channel/spectrum
• Single channel, Time Division Duplexing (TDD) for bi-directional traffïc Resistant to high-power jamming signals
• ATPC for widely dispersed mesh network
• Built-in Spectrum Scanner to help mitigate interference issues

PERFORMANCE NETWORKING

• Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Channel (URLLC) for Command and Control
• Optimized video streaming channel for Unicast and Multicast transport
• Self-healing/self-forming multifrequency mobile mesh for highly reliable network with redundancy
• FIPS Certiíed AES 256- and 128-bit encryption
• End-to-end IP architecture with Ad Hoc, WDS transparent bridge, Client, AP, and Internet Gateway operating modes
• Embedded network management APIs

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Very small size, weight, and power for mobile applications
• Ethernet, USB, and UART interfaces to allow easy integration into different system architectures
• Leverage the beneíts of the most extensible OpenWrt ecosystem and install 3rd party IoT applications
• Rugged, vibration resistant construction to meet MIL-specs
• MIL-spec temp range (-40C to +85C)
• High quality, manufactured in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifíed facilities
• COTS – Commercial oì the Shelf
• Extended lifespan and availability

System Integration
The Mesh Rider Radio has been designed to be plug and play. Only USB and a power supply are required for integration. Visit Doodle Labs Technical Library for extensive design-in documents.

Technical Specifications (915MHz and 2450MHz Bands)

ORDERING CODES
Radio Configuration| 1×1 SISO
Model #| RM-1700-21N3
Antenna (Optional)| ANT-1700-3-O
Evaluation Kit| EK-1700: 1x Multi-band Antenna, Breakout board, Cables
Design-In Documentation| Doodle Labs Technical Library
PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
Max Operating Range (Indicative)| ** >20 Km (Recommended), (Max field demonstrated range >100km)
Max Data Throughput at 10-meter range with specified Antennas (Indicative)| 80 Mbps (20 MHz Channel)
40 Mbps (10 MHz Channel) 20Mbps (5MHz Channel)
****Over the Air Data Encryption| 128-bit AES (Full throughput)
256-bit AES (12 Mbps max throughput) (FIPS140-3)(optional)
****Operating Modes| Mesh, WDS AP, WDS Client Bridged or Internet Gateway with NAT
Command & Control channel| ** Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Channel (URLLC). Latency 1.5 – 15 ms
Video Channel| Optimized video streaming with Unicast and Multicast transmission
RF SPECIFICATIONS

Protocol Compatibility| Fully compatible with Doodle Labs Mesh Rider Waveform
Frequency Range| 915-MHz and 2450-MHz Bands
Operating Bands (Software Selectable)| 902-928 MHz
2400-2482 MHz
Advanced Band Filters| Dedicated SAW filters for high interference immunity
Channel Sizes (Software Selectable)| 915MHz Band: 5MHz/ 10MHz
2.4GHz Band: 10MHz/ 20MHz
Radio Data Rate| Auto adapting Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS0-15)
**RF Power Output (Typ) Each radio individually calibrated| ** 1W (30 dBm)
Antenna Signal Strength| -30 to -90 dBm (Recommended), Absolute Maximum= +12 dBm
Receiver LNA Gain| >10 dB
RF Power Control| In 1dB steps, Tolerance +/-1dB
Integrated Antenna Port Protection| Able to withstand open port, >10 KV (contact) and >15KV (open air discharge) as per IEC-61000-4-2
Wireless Error Correction| FEC, ARQ
Transmitter Spurious Emission Suppression| ** < – 40 dBc
Frequency Accuracy| ±10 ppm max over life
Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC)| ** Intelligently adjusts the transmit power for very close range operation
NETWORKING SPECIFICATIONS
Mesh Router| Self-Forming/Self-Healing, Peer to Peer
Custom Software Package Manager| ** Image Builder, OPKG, ipk
Radio Management| Web GUI (HTTPs), SSH and JSON-RPC
Access control| Password, MAC, IP, Port filtering
Supported Protocols| IPv6, QoS, DNS, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, NTP, DHCP
Software Upgrade| Over the air software upgrade supported
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HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Voltage| 5V +/- 5% DC
****DC Power Consumption| 915-MHz:
Average 4W (50% Tx/Rx duty cycle), 6W Peak Tx power @ max range, 2.7W Rx mode 2450-MHz: Average 3W (50% Tx/Rx duty cycle), 4.5W Peak Tx power @ max range, 1.2W Rx mode
****Dimensions| Baseband: 47 x 28 x 5 mm
RF Board: 47 x 28 x 6.5 mm 26 grams
Antenna Connection| 1x MMCX-Female connector
****Host Interface| Ethernet (100 Base-T), 1x USB -Dev (Ethernet over USB only), 1x UART (3.3V), 1x USB-H, 3x GPIO
****Temperature range (Operating)| Industrial: -40°C to +85°C
System’s thermal design should ensure that the radio’s case temperature is maintained within these specifications.
Ingress Protection (Embedded)| IP 50, Dust Protected, No Liquid protection
Shock and Vibration Resistance| Compliant to MIL-STD-810H for high shock and vibration
Reliability| Extreme Reliability, IPC Class 2 standard with Class 3 options
Integrated CPU| MIPS 24K, 540 MHz, 32MB Flash, 64MB DDR2 RAM
MTBF| >235k hours (25 years)
Humidity (Operating)| 5% – 95% (Non-condensing)
Life Cycle Planning| Extended lifespan with 7 years guaranteed availability
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC ID| 2AG87RM1700-1N (in progress)
Industry Canada (IC)| 21411-RM17001N (in progress)
****Regulatory Requirements| Designed and verified to meet various regulatory requirements. Formal testing and approval are required for the Integrator’s antenna type. The Integrator is responsible for obtaining all regulatory approvals in target markets for the finished product.
RoHS/WEEE Compliance**| Yes. 100% Recyclable/Biodegradable packaging

• Specifications are subject to change without prior notice

FCC Regulatory Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisión reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

RF Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna used with this transmitter must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi- transmitter product procedures.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1. The antenna must be installed such that 20cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and
2. The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna,

Important Note:
In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

Labeling and Notice to OEM Integrator
If the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the finished product into which the module is installed must display a label referring to the enclosed module.

This exterior label can use wording as follows:
Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: 2AG87RM1700-1N
or
Contains FCC ID: 2AG87RM1700-1N
A transmitter with a modular grant can be installed in different end-use products (referred to as a host, host product, or host device) by the grantee or other equipment manufacturer, then the host product may not require additional testing or equipment authorization for the transmitter function provided by that specific module or limited module device. A host product itself is required to comply with all other applicable FCC equipment authorization regulations, requirements, and equipment functions that are not associated with the transmitter module portion. For example, compliance must be demonstrated: to regulations for other transmitter components within a host product; to requirements for unintentional radiators (Part 15 Subpart B), such as digital devices, computer peripherals, radio receivers, etc.; and to additional authorization requirements for the non-transmitter functions on the transmitter module (i.e., Verification or Declaration of Conformity) as appropriate (e.g.,Bluetooth and Wi-Fi transmitter modules may also contain digital logic functions). Reference to KDB Publication 996369 D04 Module Integration Guide (which is available at the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Laboratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB) https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm ), any manufacturer of the host device which installs this modular with unlimited modular approval should perform the test of radiated and conducted emission and spurious emission, etc. according to FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15.247 requirement, only if the tests result comply with FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15.247 requirement, then the host can be sold legally.

A user’s manual for the finished product should include the following statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisión reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

IC Regulatory Statement:
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The term “IC: “ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the ISED Canada technical specifications were met. This product meets the applicable ISED Canada technical specifications. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF exposure statement:
This device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS 102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. The equipment complies with IC Radiation exposure limit set forth for uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

Important Note:
In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the Canada authorization is no longer considered valid and the ISED cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Canada authorization.

Labeling and Notice to OEM Integrator
If the IC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the finished product into which the module is installed must display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording as follows:
Contains Transmitter Module IC: 21411-RM17001N
or
Contains IC: 21411-RM17001N

Manual Information to the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
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References

• OET Knowledge Database (KDB)
• Mesh Rider Radios - Doodle Labs

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