Argox WM100-BW Combo Module User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- ARGOX
Table of Contents
Argox Information Co., Ltd
WM100-BW
Combo Module USER’S MANUAL
Rev. 0.1
Website: https://www.argox.com
Proprietary Statement
This manual contains proprietary information of Argox Information Co., Ltd. It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Argox Information Co., Ltd.
Product Improvements
Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Argox Information Co., Ltd.
All specifications and signs are subject to change without notice.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE 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 that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television 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.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this
device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is responsible for the compliance to all the rules that apply to the product into which this certified RF module is integrated. Additional testing and certification may be necessary when multiple modules are used.
USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT
In the user’s manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to
keep at least 20 cm separation with the antenna while this end product is
installed and operated.
The end user has to be informed that the FCC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied.
The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following “Contains FCC ID: NBF-WM100”.
This radio transmitter FCC ID: NBF-WM100—has been approved by FCC part 15 Subpart C to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Antenna List
| No. | Manufacture | Part No. | Antenna type | Peak Gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unictron | AA222 | PIFA | 3.9 dBi for 2400 MHz |
| 2 | Unictron | TA-S8B-A-WE01 | DIPOLE | 6.42 dBi for 2400 MHz |
Note: The antenna connector is reverse SMA type.
Liability Disclaimer
Argox Information Co., Ltd. takes steps to assure that the company’s
published engineering specifications and manuals are correct; however, errors
do occur. Argox Information Co., Ltd. reserves the right to correct any such
errors and disclaims any resulting liability. In no event shall Argox
Information Co., Ltd. or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or
delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be
liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for
loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information,
or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or the results of use of or
inability to use such product, even if Argox Information Co., Ltd. has been
advised of the possibility of such damages.
RF exposure warning
The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
The equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Safety
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications which are not recommended by Argox Information Co. Ltd. could result in the loss of the user’s authority to operate the equipment. To ensure compliance, the users must use accessories and peripherals approved by Argox Information Co. Ltd.
Supplemental Information: This device complies with the requirement of FCC Part 15 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.
The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this product conforms
to the following standards or other normative documents:
EMC: EN 55022:2010 class A
EN 55024:2010
Argox Information Co., Ltd certifies that the following products and/or components are compliant with the current requirements of the European Union Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, 2011/65/EC.
CC Statement
Taiwan regulatory information(NCC):
| Countries/Region | RF Standard | EMC Standard | Safety standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | FCC Part 15.247 | FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A | IEC 62368-1 |
Getting Started
Congratulations on your choice of WM100-BW combo module, manufactured by Argox Information, a global leader in the barcode industry. WM100-BW is ideally designed to bring more efficiency to your business. This manual will help you get to know facility and provide you with the required information.
Features
- IEEE standards support 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
- Supports channel widths 20/40MHz at 2.4GHz.
- Supports BT version: 5.1, LE.
- Support Class 1 and Class 2 BT power level transmission.
- BT transmission speed including 1,2 and 3 Mbps EDR operations.
- Supports Simple pairing(SP) and Enhanced inquiry Response (EIR) function.
- Dual–stream IEEE 802.11n support 20M and 40MHz channels provide the PHY layer rates up to 600Mbps.
General Specification
| Rating voltage | DC 3.3V |
|---|---|
| Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
Bluetooth® v5.2
Chipset| Murata LBEE5KL1YN-814
Data rate| 802.11b: 11Mbps
802.11g: 54Mbps
802.11n: 600Mbps
BT: 1Mbps,2Mbps,3Mbps
Operating Frequency| 2402 -2480 MHz
Antenna| Dipole, PIFA, Pillar
Interface| UART
Modulation| 802.11b: DSSS
802.11g: OFDM
802.11n: OFDM
Power consumption| Tx: 300mA
Rx: 60mA
Operating Temperature range| 5~40℃
Storage Temperature| -20~40℃
Humidity (Non-condensing)| 5~60%(Operating),
5~60%(Storing)
Software Specification
| Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
|---|---|
| Security | WEP,WPA,WPA2,WPA3 |
| Roaming & Scanning |
- Scanning & Roaming Optimizations for faster handoffs
- Roaming triggers
Debug diagnostics| Support for Debug message zones
Dynamic control of debug message zones to optimize log capture
Operating system support| RTOS
Output Power & Sensitivity
- 802.11g
| Data rate | Tx ± 2dBm | Rx Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|
| 54Mbps | 13 dBm | ≦ -65 dBm |
- 802.11n/2.4GHz
| Data rate | Tx ± 2dBm | Rx Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|
| 65Mbps | 12 dBm | ≦ -64 dBm |
- Bluetooth
| Data rate | Tx ± 2dBm(Class 1 Device) | Rx Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|
| 3Mbps | 0≦ Output Power≦ +10 dBm | ＜0.1% BR,BER at -91 dBm |
PIN ASSIGNMENT
| PIN# | PIN Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VDD_3V3_SIP | Power |
| 2 | I2C1_SDA | IIC |
| 3 | SPI1_SCK | SPI |
| 4 | LED_STS_L1 | Status |
| 5 | GPIO_PB2_OUT | Status |
| 6 | VDD_3V3_SIP | Power |
| 7 | I2C1_SCL | IIC |
| 8 | SPI1_NSS | SPI |
| 9 | GND | GND |
| 10 | SWDCLK | SWD |
| 11 | GND | GND |
| 12 | UART7_TX | UART |
| 13 | SPI1_MISO | SPI |
| 14 | GND | GND |
| 15 | SWDIO | SWD |
| 16 | GND | GND |
| 17 | UATR7_RX | UART |
| 18 | SPI1_MOSI | SPI |
| 19 | GND | GND |
| 20 | mNRST | nRESET |
CERTIFICATION
PIFA Ant.
- FCC
- CE RED
- NCC
DIPOLE Ant,
- FCC
- CE RED
- NCC
BLE setting Wi-Fi connection
1. Search WM100-BW device(ex. XXXX) via Bluetooth utility ”NRF Connect” and link(we can modify device name and confirm WM-100BW device by MAC address)
2. Click Unknown Characteristic in the Unknown service, UUID was aca0ef7c- eeaa-48ad-9508-19a6ced6b356, click button ”Write” to process and setting wifi SSID, see below illustration
3. Choose TEXT and input AP name, press SEND。
4. Click button
5. Click Unknown Characteristic in the Unknown service, UUID was 40b7de33-93e4-4c8b-a876-d833b415a6ce, click button ”Write” to process and setting wifi password, see below illustration
6. Wi-Fi access IP and connection automatically.
7. Click Unknown Characteristic in the Unknown service, UUID was 8ac32d3f-
5cb9-4d44-bec2-ee689169f626, click button “Read” and get show Wifi connection
status, see below illustration
WM100-BW User’s Manual