TXM-418-LC Linx Technologies

LC Series Transmitter Module Data Guide Warning: Some customers may want Linx radio frequency (RF) Table of Contents products 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 settings or other applications implicating life-safety concerns (Life and 1 Features Property Safety Situations). 1 Applications 2 Ordering Information NO OEM LINX REMOTE CONTROL OR FUNCTION MODULE SHOULD EVER BE USED IN LIFE AND PROPERTY SAFETY 2 Absolute Maximum Ratings SITUATIONS. No OEM Linx Remote Control or Function Module 3 Electrical Specifications should be modified for Life and Property Safety Situations. Such modification cannot provide sufficient safety and will void the products 4 Typical Performance Graphs regulatory certification and warranty. 7 Pin Assignments Customers may use our (non-Function) Modules, Antenna and 7 Pin Descriptions Connectors as part of other systems in Life Safety Situations, but 8 Module Description only with necessary and industry appropriate redundancies and 9 Theory of Operation in compliance with applicable safety standards, including without limitation, ANSI and NFPA standards. It is solely the responsibility 9 The Data Input of any Linx customer who uses one or more of these products to 10 Adjusting the Output Power incorporate appropriate redundancies and safety standards for the Life and Property Safety Situation application. 11 Transferring Data 12 Power Supply Requirements Do not use this or any Linx product to trigger an action directly from the data line or RSSI lines without a protocol or encoder/ 12 Typical Applications decoder to validate the data. Without validation, any signal from 13 ESD Concerns another unrelated transmitter in the environment received by the module 14 Antenna Considerations could inadvertently trigger the action. 15 Helpful Application Notes from Linx All RF products are susceptible to RF interference that can prevent 15 Protocol Guidelines communication. RF products without frequency agility or hopping implemented are more subject to interference. This module does not 16 Interference Considerations have a frequency hopping protocol built in. 17 Pad Layout Do not use any Linx product over the limits in this data guide. 17 Board Layout Guidelines Excessive voltage or extended operation at the maximum voltage could 19 Microstrip Details cause product failure. Exceeding the reflow temperature profile could 20 Production Guidelines cause product failure which is not immediately evident. 20 Hand Assembly Do not make any physical or electrical modifications to any Linx 20 Automated Assembly product. This will void the warranty and regulatory and UL certifications and may cause product failure which is not immediately evident. 22 General Antenna Rules 24 Common Antenna Styles