900 MHz Modem
UXSCMSR_ZIGMO$269.00
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
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 Relay Control
Long Range Wireless Industrial Mesh
Long-Range Wireless Mesh networking is the ONLY communications technology NCD recommends on the factory floor, operating at a safe 900MHz. Mesh technology will hop data from one location to another to reach its intended destination, users do not need to do anything other than make sure wireless modules stay within hopping range of each other. We use the Digi 900HP-S3B module in many of our products, as this is the best industry has to offer. With a 2 mile range between modules and up to 8 hops, it is possible to cover 16 miles of wireless territory using this technology. Using high-gain antennas, this module is capable of communicating to a remote module up to 28 miles away! Please note that data hopping only works between live devices. Data will hop from sensors to gateways and modems. Data will also hop between gateways and modems.Long Range Wireless
XBee-PRO 900HP embedded modules provide best-in-class range wireless connectivity to devices. They are easy to setup and use, reliable and capable of transmitting a ling distance. You will need an 900MHz modem that plugs into your USB port of your computer to talk any number of boards with a standard range of 2-miles and up to 15 miles. You can choose the distance of the module installed at checkout.XBee-PRO 900 RF Module
This board is equipped with an 900HP Module. The XBee-PRO 900 RF module is ideally suited for less power-hungry, low-latency point-to-multipoint networking applications. Capable of point-to-point, peer-to-peer and point-to-multipoint networking, The XBee-900 modules have a higher selectable transmitting power of 250mW. This higher TX power allows for line-of-sight range up to 28 miles with the right antenna. It is ideal for solutions where RF penetration and absolute transmission distance are paramount to the application.
Line-Of-Site Operation
As with any wireless technologies, for optimal performance it needs to be line-of-sight. In other words the antennas of the board and modem must "see" each other to get the optimal range or even be able to communicate at all. Mounting slots on the modem make it easy to attach to a wall to allow for line-of-site operation.Standard Range Antenna
The XSC900SR Standard Range Antenna (distance of 2 miles) is included with the price of the controller. The included antenna is a 6" whip antenna with an RP-SMA threaded connection. The antenna will screw directly onto the wireless module. NCD has tested this device at 2 Miles with excellent results using smaller antennas than what would be required to achieve the 28-Mile range achieved by the manufacturer. All range tests are conducted in clear line-of-sight installations. It is not possible for us to accurately predict range prior to purchase. We cannot predict range inside buildings, using google map images, or predict interference that may be present at your location that would prohibit proper operation.900MHz Wireless Modem
Plug the UXSCMSR_ZIGMO short range modem or UXSCMLR_ZIGMO long range modem into the USB Port of your computer. The modem will mount as a COM port on your PC. Open the COM port and start sending data to the modem. The modem will forward your data to all Wireless XSC compliant devices within range (it is also possible to speak to a specific device when other controllers are in range). The modem is also available at checkout.XSC Modem
Sending Commands
Base Station Software is available at no charge to get you up and running fast (more on Base Station below). Once powered up, the controller waits for a ProXR command. A command consists of a few bytes of data in numerical format usually between 2 and 6 bytes. Once the command has been received, the controller processes the command, and sends you back ASCII character code 85 to signal the completion of your command.For Use in North America
For use in North America (United States, Canada, Mexico) Australia, Brazil, and Singapore also supported with changes to Channel mask settings.Singapore:
The labeling of equipment is per Info-communications Development Authority of Singapore (Singapore IDA, www.ida.gov.sg/). This license is only for the Digi XB900HP radio and not the final product, so customers must be aware that they should find a consultant who is aware of the requirements and can guide them through the process of obtaining a license for their product with Singapore IDA. The license number is DA105737.Canada Labeling Requirement:
Contains IC: 1846A-XB900HPISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
