RXM-916-ES Linx Technologies

ES Series RF Receiver Data Guide Warning: Linx radio frequency R) products may be Table of Contents used to control machinery or devices remotely, including machinery or devices that can cause death, bodily injuries, and/or property 1 Description damage if improperly or inadvertently triggered, particularly in industrial 1 Features settings or other applications implicating life-safety concerns. No Linx Technologies product is intended for use in any application without 1 Applications redundancies where the safety of life or property is at risk. 2 Ordering Information 2 Electrical Specifications The customers and users of devices and machinery controlled with RF products must understand and must use all appropriate safety 4 Absolute Maximum Ratings procedures in connection with the devices, including without limitation, 4 Typical Performance Graphs using appropriate safety procedures to prevent inadvertent triggering by 7 Pin Assignments the user of the device and using appropriate security codes to prevent triggering of the remote controlled machine or device by users of other 7 Pin Descriptions remote controllers. 8 Module Description 8 Theory of Operation Do not use this or any Linx product to trigger an action directly 9 Using the PDN Line from the data line or RSSI lines without a protocol or encoder/ decoder to validate the data. Without validation, any signal from 9 ESD Concerns another unrelated transmitter in the environment received by the 10 Using the RSSI Line module could inadvertently trigger the action. 10 Using the ES Series Receiver for Analog Applications All RF products are susceptible to RF interference that can prevent 11 Using the ES for Digital Applications communication. RF products without frequency agility or hopping 13 Power Supply Requirements implemented are more subject to interference. This module does not 13 Protocol Guidelines have a frequency hopping protocol built in. 14 Interference Considerations Do not use any Linx product over the limits in this data guide. 15 Pad Layout Excessive voltage or extended operation at the maximum voltage could 15 Board Layout Guidelines cause product failure. Exceeding the reflow temperature profile could cause product failure which is not immediately evident. 17 Microstrip Details 18 Production Guidelines Do not make any physical or electrical modifications to any Linx 18 Hand Assembly product. This will void the warranty and regulatory and UL certifications and may cause product failure which is not immediately evident. 18 Automated Assembly 20 Helpful Application Notes From Linx 21 Antenna Considerations 22 General Antenna Rules 24 Common Antenna Styles 26 Regulatory Considerations