Argox WM100-BW Combo Module User Manual

June 1, 2024
ARGOX

Argox Information Co., Ltd

WM100-BW

Combo Module USER’S MANUAL

Argox WM100-BW Combo Module

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)

Argox WM100-BW Combo Module - a1

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

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3. Choose TEXT and input AP name, press SEND。

4. Click button to process match up if this was the first time to implement.

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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

Argox WM100-BW Combo Module - a5

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

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Argox WM100-BW Combo Module - a7

WM100-BW User’s Manual

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