S103

802.11B WLAN TO RS232 MODULE S103 Features • • • • • • • • • • • Programmable baud rate (9600, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps) Full-duplex (serial data in / data out) Hardware flow control Provide 4K byte buffer Supports full mobility and seamless roaming from cell to cell Firmware upgrade through console port Easy set up via console or web configuration Two status-pins for showing connection status (connecting, connected, disconnected, command) Support Virtual Com driver and device-search utility Link to WLAN Access Point (referred as infrastructure mode) Link to another WLAN station (referred as “Ad-Hoc” mode) Applications • • • • • • • • • • Remote Control and Wire Replacement in Industrial Systems -Wireless sensor networks Factory and Home Automation and Control - Heating and cooling, Utilities, Energy management, Security, Lighting Temperature and condition sensing, Assembly line management HID (Human Interface Devices) -Keyboards, Mice Home Gateways - Set-top boxes, Entertainment remotes Remote Measuring and Monitoring Security and Alarm System Public Utility Telemetry Vending and Ticketing General M2M Application This miniature WLAN to RS232 module provides a cost effective, high performance Radio data link, between devices over a WLAN network. The S103 is compliant with the 802.11b protocol standard and can operate in Ad-Hoc or infrastructure mode, supporting 64/128-bits WEP security. The modules are very simple to operate and offer low current consumption, allowing for extended battery life when used in mobile applications. Data can be supplied directly to or from a microcontroller, thus keeping the component count down and ensuring a low hardware cost. Part Numbering Part Number S103 Description WLAN to RS232 level, 12 pin header, w/ on board antenna, w/o LED DS-S103-1 April 06 ©2006 Reg. No. 227 4001, England Page 1 802.11B WLAN TO RS232 MODULE Specifications RS232 Features: Baud Rate Options: 9600, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps Data Length Options: 8 bits Parity options: None Stop Bits Options: 1 bit Flow Control: Hardware or none Serial UART Buffer: 256 bytes input, 256 bytes output WLAN Radio Features: Protocol Type: 802.11b standard compliant Operating Range: Open Environment: 1000 ft./300m Office Environment: 100-330 ft./30-100m Security: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 64 and 128 bit encryption Radio Characteristics: Spread Spectrum Technology: DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) RF Range: 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz Data Rate: 11 / 5.5 / 2 / 1 Mbps Modulation: DBPSK for 1 Mbps, DQPSK for 2 Mbps, CCK for 5.5 / 11 Mbps Operation channels: US - 11, Europe - 13, France - 4, Spain - 2, Japan - 14 RF Power Output (Typical: +15 dBm) Receive Sensitivity (Typical @BER 10E-5: -83 dBm@11Mbps) Power: Power Supply: 3.3 / 5 VDC Regulated Current: Tx 350mA (Max.), Rx 210mA, Power Saving Mode 80mA S103 Software: Windows-based Driver with Multi-Link Virtual Com Driver PC Utility: User setup and device-search software run on Windows 98 / Me / NT / 2000 / XP Network Protocol: UDP/IP, SNMP, HTTP, ARP, DHCP client Mechanical: Antenna: PCB on board or ipex connector for external antenna Dimensions: 60 x 40 x 5.7 mm Environmental: Temperature: Operating: 0 to +55 °C / +32 to +131 °F Storage: -20 to +65 °C / -4 to +149 °F Relative Humidity: 95% (non-condensing) EMC Certificate: U.S.A.: FCC Part 15 Subpart C CE: ETSI EN 300 328, EN 301 489-1/17, EN 55022, EN 61000, EN 50371 For more information or general enquiries, please contact; RF Solutions Ltd., Unit 21, Cliffe Industrial Estate, South Street, Lewes, E Sussex, BN8 6JL. England Tel +44 (0)1273 898 000 Fax +44 (0)1273 480 661 Email sales@rfsolutions.co.uk http://www.rfsolutions.co.uk RF Solutions is a member of the Low Power Radio Association All Trademarks acknowledged and remain the property of the respected owners Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate, however no representation or warranty is given and R.F. Solutions Ltd. assumes no liability with respect to the accuracy of such information. Use of R.F.Solutions as critical components in life support systems is not authorised except with express written approval from R.F.Solutions Ltd. DS-S103-1 April 06 ©2006 Reg. No. 227 4001, England Page 2