900 MHz Modem
UXSCMSR_ZIGMO
UXSCMSR Modem at a Glance
- Mounts as a Virtual COM Port
- Wireless Communications up to 2 Miles
- Programmable Baud Rate
- Plug In, Open the COM Port and Start Sending Commands
- Compatible with 900 MHz ProXR Boards
- LED Status Lights Indicate Communication
- USB Powered
- Includes USB Cable
- Includes Mountable Enclosure
Wireless Range
900 MHz boards operate reliably and efficiently when the antennas can “see“ each other. Obstructions like walls, buildings and even trees and hills can diminish the signal or prevent communication altogether. Metal being the worst for any wireless signal to penetrate with stone and brick and being a close second. Positioning the antennas for line-of-site operation will greatly increase reliability.
Wireless Communication
Communicating with a Wireless Device does NOT have to be complicated. Our line of XSC modems allow first time users to communicate with ANY XSC device on the site with a standard range of 2 miles (3.2 km).Here's how it works
Plug the UXSCMSR_ZIGMO XSC Modem into your computer and install the drivers. The XSC modem will mount as a COM port on your PC. Next, talk to the COM port as though you were communicating with a USB device that is directly connected to your PC. That's all there is to it!2-Way Communications
XSC
Modem offers wireless 2-way communications, compatible with any XSC device or network. The UXSCMSR_ZIGMO modem is Powered by
the USB Port and includes USB Cable and Enclosure.
Networking XSC Devices
It is possible to speak to many XSC devices within a local area. Each XSC device is hard coded with a device ID number. The device ID number is printed on the bottom side of the XSC module. This XSC module can be easily removed. You can also query all XSC modules to determine all device ID numbers within range.Virtual COM Port Drivers
Virtual COM Port drivers are required before the XSC module can be used. Windows 7 and 8 typically recognizes the device without drivers; however, the latest drivers may be downloaded and installed from the following location for all operating systems: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. The link also contains installation instructions appropriate to your operating system.900 MHz Relay Videos
Wireless Range & Line-of-Sight
900 MHz boards operate most reliably when the antennas can see each other.
Obstructions such as walls, buildings, trees, terrain, and especially metal can significantly
reduce range or prevent communication altogether. Metal is the most difficult material for
wireless signals to penetrate, with stone and brick close behind.
Positioning both antennas for clear line-of-sight operation will dramatically improve
range and long-term reliability.
Wireless Relay Control
"Digi XBee-PRO 900HP - Best-In-Class Range RF Module"
Long Range Wireless Industrial Mesh
These controllers use Digi XBee-PRO 900HP mesh networking module to move data between devices when direct point-to-point communication is not possible.Each device can automatically relay messages for other devices, allowing data to "hop" across multiple nodes until it reaches the destination. No custom routing is required - devices only need to remain within wireless range of at least one neighboring node.
With typical installations, modules support up to 2 miles of line-of-sight range per hop and up to 8 hops across a mesh network. High-gain antennas can extend point-to-point links significantly under ideal outdoor line-of-sight conditions.
Long Range Wireless
These boards use an embedded XBee-PRO 900HP 900 MHz radio module and communicate through a USB-connected 900 MHz modem on your computer.The modem appears as a standard virtual COM port. You simply send normal ProXR commands to the COM port and the modem forwards them wirelessly to one or more controllers.
This interface supports both point-to-point links and multi-device networks.
💡 Relay Pros Pro Tip:
It worked on my bench... why not through two buildings and a metal wall??
Wireless range is always based on clear line-of-sight between the antennas. While these 900 MHz radios are capable of up to 2-mile line-of-sight range, walls, buildings,
metal structures, and equipment can dramatically reduce usable distance.
The good news is that in many real-world installations you can often find a reliable
"sweet spot" by using antenna extension cables to relocate one or both antennas.
Raising the antenna or moving it to a location where the radios can better "see" each other
will usually make the difference between an unreliable link and a solid connection.
XBee-PRO 900HP RF Module
This board is equipped with an XBee-PRO 900HP 900 MHz radio module designed for low-latency,
point-to-multipoint and mesh networking applications.
The module supports point-to-point, peer-to-peer, and multi-node mesh operation and provides high transmit power for long-range line-of-sight installations.
900MHz Wireless Modem (Required)
A 900 MHz USB modem is required to communicate with this controller from a computer
unless the controller is being integrated into an existing 900 MHz XSC mesh network.
Plug the 900HP-S3B (long-range) modem into the USB port of your computer. The modem appears as a virtual COM port and forwards ProXR commands wirelessly to one or more XSC-compatible controllers.
The modem is available at checkout.
XSC Modem
Communicate with the wireless controller exactly the same way you would communicate with a USB-connected device
Regional Compliance
This product contains a Digi XB900HP radio module and is approved for use in the United States, Canada, and other supported regions when configured correctly.Certain regions (including Singapore and others) may require additional certification or licensing depending on your application and deployment.
Canada: Contains IC: 1846A-XB900HP. This device complies with ISED license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to standard conditions.
International customers are responsible for verifying local regulatory and licensing requirements prior to deployment.
