Radio Modem allows users to select communication parameters.
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XStream Stand-Alone Radio Modem allows users to manually select serial communication parameters via external DIP switch controller. Control settings include serial interface options, RS-485/422 resistor termination, and parity (9-bit, odd, even, none). Available in 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz models, products utilize frequency hopping spread spectrum technology in peer-to-peer, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and multi-drop networking configurations.
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Maxstream Launches RS-232/422/485 Switchable Radio Modems
Field Configuration Made Easy for New XStream Stand-Alone Radio Modems
OREM, UTAH - May 21, 2002 - MaxStream, Inc., the worldwide leader in wireless modem networking for electronic devices, announced today the release of its newest product, the XStream Stand-Alone Radio Modem. This new radio modem allows engineers to manually select serial communication parameters via an external DIP switch controller. Control settings include serial interface options (RS-232, 2-wire RS-485, 4-wire RS-485/422), RS-485/422 resistor termination, and parity (9-bit, odd, even, none). Selecting between RS-232 and RS-485/422 on radio modems often require disassembly, replacing serial chips and reconfiguration via software or AT commands. The XStream replaces these time consuming tasks with a simple flip of the switches.
"In our drive for product ease-of-use and deployment, we wanted to remove any complexities present in our products," said Lonny Stanford, Director of Marketing at MaxStream. "The XStream Stand-Alone Radio Modem removes all complexity for the engineer or systems integrator who wants to get up and running quickly with a wireless link. The new features of the XStream allow for maximum flexibility when switching between peer-to-peer, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and multi-drop networking topologies. These new products are the easiest to use stand-alone radio modems on the market, complete with all of the long range and advanced networking features MaxStream customers have come to expect."
The XStream 900 MHz & 2.4 GHz Stand-Alone Radio Modems
The XStream Stand-Alone Radio Modems are FCC and IC approved (2.4 GHz also ETSI approved for Europe). These high-performance transceivers boast -110 dBm (900 MHz) and -104 dBm (2.4 GHz) receiver sensitivity providing short and long communication range. Users can receive 900 MHz transmissions up to 1500 feet (457 m) in an urban environment, 7 miles (11 km) line-of-sight and 20 miles (32 km) with high-gain antennas. Users can receive 2.4 GHz transmissions up to 600 feet (183 m) in an urban environment, 3 miles (5 km) line-of-sight and 10 miles (16 km) with high-gain antennas.
XStream Stand-Alone Radio Modems are low-power transceivers ideally suited for remote and mobile applications. Transmit current is 200 mA and receive current is 70 mA, with sleep modes operating below 1 mA. Data throughput is rated at 9600 baud or 19200 baud with interface data rates from 2400 to 57600 baud. These radio modems utilize frequency hopping spread spectrum technology in peer-to-peer, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and multi-drop networking configurations. Their standard RS-232/422/485 serial digital interface can interface with any micro-controller.
For more information on these new products, contact MaxStream at (801) 765-9885.
About MaxStream, Inc.
MaxStream is the leading worldwide developer of wireless modem networking for electronic devices. MaxStream provides wireless modem modules, stand-alone radio modems, RF design services, and supporting software. Products and services by MaxStream include designing, manufacturing and supporting wireless communications for embedded systems. For more information regarding MaxStream's products and services, contact MaxStream, Inc. at www.maxstream.net, info@maxstream.net or call (801) 765-9885.
MaxStream and XStream are trademarks of MaxStream, Incorporated. All other products, services, companies and publications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
