A RM024 Series 2.4 GHz ISM-Band Multipoint Wireless Modules INDUSTRY-LEADING FLEXIBILITY AND PERFORMANCE IN M2M Lairds RM024 series modules are built on the core technology and RF expertise of Lairds seven generations of Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) devices. An improved RF frontend and a long list of configurable options yields the best of both worlds: very low power consumption and extremely long range. The RM024 excels in serial cable replacement scenarios, signage, agricultural applications and more. Available in 125 mW (FCC) or 10 mW (CE) variants, the RM024 provides the most reliable wireless link in the ISM band with several inbuilt mechanisms to reject interference, boost throughput, and achieve unparalleled range. UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE POWERFUL API FOR A MORE PERSONAL SUPPORT FROM IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS INTELLIGENT NETWORK DESIGN TO MANUFACTURE In difficult environments with extreme The RM024s upgradeable firmware and Lairds support team is always standing by demands, no ISM-band RF module performs programmable API allow the device to be to provide integration support, analysis, like the RM024. Built for industrial customized for a broad range of use cases, and troubleshooting for all currently temperatures from -40C to 85C (-40F to and advanced functionality via AT supported hardware. Working on-site with 185F), the RM024 is perfect for any commands. Using the Laird Configuration Laird engineers in the US, Europe, and Asia, environment. Interference avoidance Utility for programming and testing, the Connectivity Solutions Support is your mechanisms bring reliability to uncertain RM024 may be placed into a wide variety of personal bridge to all of Lairds software, deployments. The broad range of output configurable modes. The RM024s experience, and expertise. Laird guarantees power options and sleep modes allows you architecture allows for large networks of up a fast response and is dedicated to seeing to opt for high power and long range (up to to 16 million nodes. The RM024s link is your product through design to 4km) or short range and low power. The robust, but much simpler than technologies manufacturing. Lairds online support modules improved RF frontend achieves an like Zigbee. The RM024 offers an intelligent center serves as an archive of many RF data stream of up to 500 kbps. network that excels even in the presence of common questions, as well as hundreds of co-located systems. support documents and software files. Features at a Glance Application Areas Improved RF Frontend 2.4GHz FHSS radio, 280 kbps or 500kbps Serial Cable data rate, optional external antenna and range of 2.5 miles (4km) Replacement Unique server/client implementation, fully configurable with a maximum network size of 16 million devices Robust interference avoidance due to FHSS implementation, Digital Signage / Displays strong immunity to interference and multipath signals Access to the Laird Configuration Utility, a complete software utility for configuration and testing. Industrial Automation Connectivity Solutions Support Center: 1 Americas: +1-800-492-2320 RM024 ISM-band Modules Datasheet Category Feature Implementation General Form Factor SMD-ANT+U.FL, Pluggable-ANT+U.FL, SMD-U.FL, Pluggable-U.FL Antenna External antenna through U.FL connector or dual antenna with integrated antenna and U.FL Serial Interface Data Rate Baud rates from 1200 bps to 230400 bps. Non-standard baud rates are also supported. Channels FCC: 42 or 78 selectable channels, CE: 42 selectable channels Security Channelization, System ID, and Vendor ID Min. Flash (EEPROM) Memory 1000 Write/Erase Cycles Endurance Transceiver Frequency Band 2400 2483.5 MHz RF Data Rate (Raw) 280 kbps or 500 kbps selectable Hop Bin Spacing 900 kHz over 79 hops, 1500 kHz over 43 hops RF Technology Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Modulation MSK Maximum Output Power Conducted FCC: +5 to +21 dBm selectable, CE: +3.5 to +10 dBm Supply Voltage 2.3 3.6 V 50 mV ripple Current Draw RM024 Version FCC (125 mW) CE (10 mW) 100% Tx 136 mA 40 mA 1/8 Tx (when selected) 40 mA 40 mA 100% Rx 36 mA 36 mA Rx average (idle current) 9.5 A 9.5 mA Deep sleep .38 A .38 A Receiver Sensitivity (1% PER) -95 dBm at 280 kbps RF rate -94 dBm at 500 kbps RF rate Range (based on external 2.0 dBi Outdoor (line-of-sight) Indoor (estimated) antenna at 280 kbps RF Data Rate FCC 2.5 miles (4 km) 1300 ft. (400 m) CE 0.6 miles (1.0 km) 328 ft (100 m) ORDERING INFORMATION RM024-S125-C-30 SMT 125 mW u.FL Jack RM024125C30 RM024-S125-M-30 SMT 125 mW Chip Antenna RM024125M30 RM024-P125-C-30 Pluggable 125 mW u.FL Jack RM024125C30 RM024-P125-M-30 Pluggable 125 mW Chip Antenna RM024125M30 RM024-S10-C-20 SMT 10 mW (CE) u.FL Jack RM02410C30 RM024-S10-M-20 SMT 10 mW (CE) Chip Antenna RM02410M30 RM024-P10-C-20 Pluggable 10 mW (CE) u.FL Jack RM02410C30 RM024-P10-M-20 Pluggable 10 mW (CE) Chip Antenna RM02410M30 RM024-P10-M-24 Pluggable 10 mW (CE) Chip Antenna RM02410M30 DEVELOPMENT KITS Part Description DVK-RM024-CE RM024 Developer Kit, Pluggable, 3.3V TTL Serial, 10mW, Multiple Ant, CE Approved DVK-RM024-FCC RM024 Developer Kit, Pluggable, 3.3V TTL Serial, 125mW, Multiple Antenna REVISION HISTORY Version Date Notes Approver 1.0 15 May 2015 Initial Release Jonathan Kaye 2.0 2 Feb 2015 Update to new template Jonathan Kaye Connectivitiy Solutions Support Center: 2 Americas: +1-800-492-2320