
XStream-PKG-R™ RS-232/485 RF Modem – Product Manual v5.x00
2. Interfacing Protocol
The XStream-PKG-R RF Modem supports the following interfacing protocols:
• RS-232
• RS-485 (2-wire) Half-Duplex
• RS-485 (4-wire) and RS-422
2.1. RS-232 Operation
2.1.1. DIP Switch Settings and Pin Signals
Figure 2.1. Figure 2.2.
RS-232 DIP Switch Settings Pins used on the female RS-232 (DB-9)
Serial Connector
DIP Switch settings are read and applied
only while powering-on.
Table 2.1. RS-232 Signals and their implementations on the XStream RF Modem
(Low-asserted signals are distinguished by horizontal line over pin name.)
DB-9 Pin
Description Implementation
Serial data exiting the RF Modem (to host)
Serial data entering into the RF modem (from host)
Can enable POWER-DOWN on the RF Modem
7
DI2 Request-to-Send
Provides flow control or
enables “Command Mode” on the RF Modem
9 RI - Ring Indicator
Optional power input that is connected internally to
the positive lead of the front power connector
* Inside the XStream RF Modem is an XStream OEM RF Module. The names in this column refer to the pin
signals of the embedded RF module. XStream Commands (p24) used to configure pin behaviors are named
according to the pins of the module, not the RS-232 connection pins.
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