MIRION XB900HP XBEE 900 HP Module Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- MIRION
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USER MANUAL
The WRM-Installation manual
RDS-32™ SURVEY METER
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ATTENTION
The RDS-32 Radiation Survey Meter does not contain any hazardous or dangerous
substances and can be recycled accordingly. The batteries of the device must
be recycled separately as instructed by the manufacturer of the batteries.
Copyright © Mirion Technologies (RADOS) Oy 2021
Document No. 2093 10097
Version 1.0
Issue date 6.5.2021
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not
approved by Mirion Technologies Oy may void the authority granted to the user
by the FCC to operate this equipment.
IC Compliance Statement:
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
GENERAL
This document describes the installation of the 915 MHz WRM-radio (XB Pro 900 HP) in the RDS-32 -meter.
RDS-32 METER PREPARATION
RF-MODULE PREPARATION
The preparation is as follows:
NOTE! The antenna is fragile and must not be bent.
The RF-module contacts (1-10) are cut to a length of 2,5 mm as shown in Figure
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Attach the 2×16 mm piece of the dual-sided adhesive tape to the 21220028 RF-module as shown in Figure 2.
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Attach the super-conductor 21638023 with the paper side upwards to the module as shown in Figure
Figure 3. The attaching of the super-conductor to the RF module.
- The soldering can be trimmed.3. The Flex print JRG 20566322 (version B) is soldered askew to the cut connectors of the RF module as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. The soldering of the flex print to the RF module.
- The flex print is soldered to the super-conductor as shown in Figure 4.
- The protective paper is removed from the super-conductor. The Mirion FCC label is attached as shown in Figure 5
FINAL ASSEMBLY AND THE FUNCTIONALITY TESTING
THE RF-MODULE INSTALLATION
The RF-module is installed on top of the KRO-board on the HV-convertor’s interference shield as follows:
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The interference shield’s surfaces are cleaned with rubbing alcohol to remove any grease residues.
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The askew edge of the interference shield is covered with two layers of polyethylene adhesive tape 21220033 as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6. The attaching of the polyethylene tape and the dual-sided adhesive tape on top of the interference shield. -
A piece of dual-sided adhesive tape (approx. 16×12 mm ) is attached on top of the interference shield as shown in Figure 7. The tape is pressed with fingers to ensure that the adhesive tape attaches itself properly.
Figure 7. The dual-sided adhesive tape on top of the interference shield. -
The RF module is attached on top of the interference shield as shown in Figure 8. When viewed from the side, the contacts of the RF module must not come in contact
with the interference shield’s slanted sides (Figure 9.). The RF module must be pressed for a while to ensure that the adhesive tape has attached itself properly. The antenna is positioned as shown in the pictures below. Antenna type is: 24AWG Full length: 75mm, Gain: 1.9 dBi (max)
Figure 8 The positioning of the RF-module on the KRO-board. Figure 9 The positioning of the RF-module on the KRO-board -
The flex print is connected to the connector K16 on the IRC-board, Figure 9.
THE INSTALLATION OF THE KRO-BOARD IN THE RDS-32 CASING
The installation of the component board in the casing is performed as in the
assembly instruction 2096 7154. The proper positioning of the RF-module
antenna must be
ensured as in Figure 10.
Figure 10. The positioning of the RF-module antenna within the RDS-32 casing. Calibrate
CALIBRATION AND TESTING
CALIBRATION AND TESTING
The calibration and testing are carried out as in instruction 2096 7154.
THE PRODUCTION CLIMATE TESTS
The climate tests are performed according to instruction 2096 7177.
THE TESTING OF THE RF-MODULE
5.3.1 THE RF-MODULE TESTING
The testing of the RF-module is performed after the production climate tests.
If the tested device’s RF module uses a certain forbidden frequency, the
device must be in an electromagnetically shielded space during the test where
that certain frequency is blocked.
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Connect the meter’s USB cable and establish the connection with the RDS-31 Service program (”RDS-31 Service.exe”)
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Move to the Config-sheet of the RDS-31 Service program and retrieve the meter’s settings by pressing ‘Get’.
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Start the RF-module by checking Group 4’s WRM-box: ’WRM Used’.
If you are using an older version of the RDS-31 service program, the correct check box option is ”not used 7”, which stands for ’WRM Used’. -
Store the data by pressing ’Set’. The meter must be switched off thereafter.
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Detach the USB cable from the meter.
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Re-start the meter and set the transmission interval of the WRM to ’2s’ from the WRM-menu in the meter.
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Connect a radio receiver (operating on the meter’s frequency) to the testing PC’s USB port.
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Start the TERMINAL program in the PC.
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Select ’Communications’ from the TERMINAL program’s Settings menu and set the Connector to the port used by the radio receiver.
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Set the Baud Rate at 19200.
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Set the Flow Control to ’None’.
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Press OK.
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Numeric strings should appear thereafter in the TERMINAL-program’s interface.
If not, the device may be defective. -
Connect 5V to the Binder connector. (+5V pin 8 red, 0V pin 7 blue)..
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Measure the currency from the external output. The currency must be at a level of 1 … 2mA with spikes of 10mA in between.
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Remove the external power input from the Binder connector.
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Set the transmission interval at ’30s’ from the meter’s menu and switch the meter off thereafter.
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Once the radio receiver has been connected to the computer and the settings in the
TERMINAL-program is correct, the phases 1-6 and 13—17 can be repeated.
FINALIZATION
THE ATTACHMENT OF THE LABEL AND THE SETTING OF THE S/N
The label of the meter is attached Figure 11.
The 8-digit serial number is attached (21220040), which is of the type:
71xxxx, where the xxxx is a running number.
Figure 11. RDS-32iTx WR -label.
PACKING
RDS-32ITX PACKAGING
The meter is packaged as 1233-321 RDS-32S22.
REFERENCES
The Digi-Internation manual: Digi International XB Pro 900 HP Manual 1792196
The RDS-32 manual: User Manual RDS-32 Survey Meter
The Maximum Permissible Exposure report
APPENDIX A: AGENCY CERTIFICATIONS FOR S3B HARDWARE FCC (United States)
Certification / ISED Certification
The XBee-PRO® 900HP/XBee-PRO® XSC RF Module complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules and regulations. Compliance with the labeling requirements, FCC notices
and antenna usage guidelines is required.
In order to operate under ‘s FCC Certification, RF Modules/integrators must
comply with the following regulations:
1. The system integrator must ensure that the text provided with this device
[Figure A-01] is placed on the outside of the final product and within the
final product operation manual. 2. The XBee-PRO® 900HP/XBee-PRO® XSC RF
Module may only be used with antennas that have been tested and approved for
use with this module.
Labeling Requirements
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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. Host labeling
requirement: Contains transmitter module:
FCC ID: 2AHI8-XB900HP
IC: 26167-XB900HP
FCC Notices
IMPORTANT: The XBee-PRO® 900HP/XBee-PRO® XSC OEM RF Module has been certified
by the FCC for use with other products without any further certification (as
per FCC section 2.1091). Modifications not expressly approved by could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT: This modular transmitter is only FCC authorized for the specific
rule parts (i.e., FCC transmitter rules) listed on the grant, and the host
product manufacturer is responsible for compliance to any other FCC rules that
apply to the host not covered by the modular transmitter grant of
certification.
IMPORTANT: OEMs must test final product to comply with unintentional radiators
before declaring compliance of their final product to Part 15 Subpart B of the
FCC Rules. IMPORTANT: The RF module has been certified for portable
applications.
The Omni-directional antenna below has been approved for use with this module
when installed into the host device. The antenna Gain with Cable loss is less
than 1.9 dBi.
FCC-approved Antennas
WARNING: The host device can only use the approved monopole antenna. The
specifications and installation instructions of the antenna are described in
Chapter 4.
Portable Applications and SAR Testing
The module can be used at distances closer than 20cm to all persons. The host
device’s frame’s thickness shall be 3,2mm and this guarantees safe use
according to the Maximum Permissible Exposure report. The minimum separation
distance is less than the device’s frame thickness. According to the
calculations, the WRM radio can be excluded from further SAR testing. The
approved module must not operate simultaneously with any other antenna or
transmitter with the host device.
Grant note 20:
All electrical and mechanical devices employed for spurious radiation
suppression, including any modifications made during certification testing,
must be incorporated in each unit marketed. Warning: The operators of part 15
devices must cease operation if harmful interferences should occur.
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