Radiometrix Ltd

DWA3 Data Sheet

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Serial data should be in the following format:

1 start bit, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 or 2 stop bits

9600bps

0V=low, 5V=high

STATUS pin can be connected to one of the port pins which can generate an interrupt on low-to-high

transition (e.g. RB0/INT pin in the PIC). This can be used to enter a receive sub-routine to download

data received from remote DWA3. Therefore, the host does not need to wait in a loop for a packet.

Range test and site survey can be carried out by connecting an LED on the STATUS pin. Every time,

DWA3 is within range to receive valid data, the LED will flicker.

Interfacing DWA3 to an RS232 port

Figure 6: DWA3 interfaced to an RS232 port via an RS232 line driver/receiver

STATUS pin in this can be connected to CTS, DSR and DCD pin to simulate a flow control signal.

DWA3 is capable of continuously streaming data at 9600bps. Therefore, STATUS pin is not asserted to

stop the Host from sending data as in normal RTS/CTS flow control method, but merely to warn the

host that there is already data in the receive buffer which need to be downloaded before sending any

more data.

Some DTE hosts assert DTR signal when they are active and this can be used via RS232 line receiver to

enable DWA3. Otherwise the ENABLE must be physically pulled-low to activate the DWA3.

NOTE:

An interface board (with MAX232 type buffer, 9 way D connector, 5V voltage regulator and SMA RF

connector) is available. This board is 61mm x 33mm in size.