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Successfully integrating Radio into your Application

When designing with RF, there are many barriers that can get in the way of completing a final product. Below, are solutions to a few popular applications to make light work of the design task.

Application 1: Adding Keyfob Remote Control to your product

The newly launched FOBOEM, is an easy “bolt on” Remote control feature for any application, with a range of up to 150m. This is a waterproof (IP68), 4-button key fob and a DIP RF module.

When the user presses the key fob button, the receiver provides a direct digital switched output as well as a serial data output. The RF receiver module requires only a power connection to operate, and provides features including an easy learn feature of up to 30 key fobs; as well as momentary or latching outputs.

The keyfob comes in various colours and can easily be customised to provide a bespoke OEM product.

This is also compatible with other handsets,  RF Solutions TRAP (medium sized rugged) handset or SABRE (a rugged IP68 industrial) handset, the range can be increased up to 2000m, for longer range applications. Search SABRE at RS Components to view this range.

The FOBOEM is perfect for applications such as OEM remote control and general-purpose switching;

Features:

  • 4 Channels/ functions
  • Serial data output
  • Minimal external outputs
  • Secure data protocol
  • Receiver 1.8-3.6V
  • Up to 30 additional key fobs
  • Easy pairing
  • CE Compliant
  • Available in 868MHz and 433MHz

Parts list:

FOBOEM

FOBOEM-8S2 / FOBOEM-4S4

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Application 2: Remote Telemetry

We see many applications requiring remote Telemetry. Whether it be the signalling traffic lights at the Top Gear Test Track, to controlling the LED intensity on Matt Damon’s Spacesuit in The Martian.

Our remote switching/telemetry modules provide a quick and simple, wireless switching solution. Two or more modules can be combined to provide a simple or complex network of remote switching.

The ZPT modules provide an easy plug and play remote control telemetry system for any embedded application, achieving a distance, of up to 2km. The BRAVO is an 8-channel telemetry module providing a reliable transceiver based industrial remote switch with a range of up to 1km. Each module can be set to act as a ‘transceiver’ or receiver. The GAMMA LoRa module, offers a reliable, transceiver based industrial bi-directional remote telemetry switch. LoRa delivers a Long Range, suited to remote sensors transmitting occasional data packets; achieving an industry-leading 16km range.

Parts List:

ZPT

ZPT-4RS (181-2471) , ZPT-4RD (181-2473) , ZPT-8RD (181-2475) , ZPT-8RS (181-2474)

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BRAVO

BRAVO-T868 (793-4411)

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GAMMA

GAMMA-868 (903-3030) , GAMMA-868-SO (903-3034) , GAMMA-868R (122-5255) , GAMMA-868R-SO (122-5256) , GAMMA-915 (125-1263) , GAMMA-915R (125-1265) , GAMMA-915-SO (125-1262) , GAMMA-915R-SO (125-1264)

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Application 3: Serial Comms

Sending Serial data has come a long way in the last few years. Radio modules are now “Smart” with built-in encoding, packetizing and buffering, providing a true serial SPI, USB, UAURT, RS232 interface meaning they are a true plug-in serial comms component.

Application example:

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The ZETAPLUS makes a radio data link easy. It works out of the box with no configuration and has a choice of a simple interface using either SPI or UART (LV RS232). With a connection to power, comms, and antenna, the user can start sending and receiving data immediately. No other external components are required. With a highly tuned on-board RF matching network ZETAPLUS out performs other modules achieving range far in excess of its competitors for the given power output/power consumption.

ZULU2 is a MODEM in a module, with user control of frequency band, power output, channel, addressable or secure protocol, host interface. Providing 2km range to replace a serial data cable.

Parts List:

ZETAPLUS

ZETAPLUS-868D (125-1247) , ZETAPLUS-868-SO (125-1246) , ZETAPLUS-915-D (125-1249) , ZETAPLUS-915-SO (125-1248) , ZETAPLUS-433-D (125-1245) , ZETAPLUS-433-SO (125-1244)

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ZULU2

ZULU2-T868-SO (761-9875) , ZULU2-M89-SO

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RF Solutions also provide a custom/bespoke service enabling from modified stickers, re-branding & operational changes to hardware re-designs and complete custom designs.
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For more information the RF Solutions website. Alternatively call our technical team on 01444 227909 or email support@rfsolutions.co.uk, available Monday-Thursday 9am-5.30pm and Friday 9am-4.15pm.

RF Solutions produce quality components and systems that utilise the latest RF technology to create practical solutions for a range of applications. We also offer a variety of bespoke services with friendly, dedicated customer support.
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