PC/104 Module supports IEEE 802.15.4 standard.
Press Release Summary:
Measuring 90 x 96 mm, PCM-ZigBee Board is configured with either XBee or XBee-Pro transceiver that is wired to SMA RF connector on edge of board. For XBee-Pro configuration, indoor and urban range is up to 300 ft and outdoor line-of-sight is up to 1 mile. For XBee, urban range is 100 ft and outdoor range is 300 ft. Requiring +5 V to operate, board uses PHY and MAC layers defined by IEEE 802.15.4, which is short-distance wireless communication standard for 2.4 GHz band.
Original Press Release:
WinSystems' Introduces PC/104 ZigBee Support
Rugged and reliable wireless module links industrial applications
Embedded Systems Conference, Boston, MA. - WinSystems today introduced their PCM-ZigBee board. It is a PC/104-based module that supports the IEEE 802.15.4 standard for wireless communications. Designers choose ZigBee when they require a cost-effective, standards-based wireless networking solution that supports low data-rates, low-power consumption, security, reliability and product interoperability. The board is designed for industrial markets such as HVAC, lighting controls, telemetry, security, and sensor networks. The board operates from -40° to +85° Centigrade.
PRODUCT FEATURES
The PCM-ZigBee is a PC/104-compliant module that measures 90mm x 96mm. The board is configured with either an XBee or XBee-Pro transceiver (from Maxstream, Linden, UT) that is wired to a SMA RF connector on the edge of the board.
The difference between these two modules is the amount of power consumed (1mW vs. 60mW) and signal range. For the XBee-Pro configuration, the indoor and urban range is up to 300 feet (100m) and outdoor line-of-sight is up to 1 mile (1500m). For the XBee the urban range is 100 feet (30m) and outdoor range is 300 feet (100m). Selection of the antenna type and placement has a major impact on the range.
The board operates at 2.4GHz which is in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) frequency band. The module complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations and has been certified for use in several European countries
as well.
The PCM-ZigBee uses the PHY and MAC layers defined by IEEE 802.15.4, which is the short-distance wireless communication standard for 2.4GHz band. 802.15.4 provides a robust foundation for ZigBee, ensuring a reliable solution in noisy environments. Features such as energy detection, clear channel assessment and channel selection
help the device pick the best possible channel thus avoiding other wireless networks such as Wi-Fi. Message acknowledgement helps to ensure that the data was delivered to its destination. Multiple levels of security ensure that the network and data remain intact and secure.
The PCM-ZigBee requires only +5 volts to operate. It is RoHS compliant. It is also available with an optional Trimble GPS receiver installed for mobile applications.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
Delivery is from stock to three weeks. List price is $149 for the PCM-ZigBee-G-1 using the XBee transceiver and $179 for the XBee-Pro configuration. For sales information, please list; WinSystems' Application Engineering Group at 715 Stadium Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011, (817) 274-7553, e-mail info@winsystems.com and Website
http://www.winsystems.com. A 300-dpi image of the PCM-ZigBee is located at winsystems.com/press/ws244image.jpeg
ABOUT WINSYSTEMS
WinSystems' designs and manufacturers PC/104, EPIC, EBX, and STD Bus boards for use by OEMs worldwide. This product is the latest in our family of machine-to-machine (M2M) boards that provide a variety of industrial-grade, network-enabled computer hardware for embedded systems. We are in our 25th year of business serving the embedded
market.
