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RF Modem, 433 Mhz, 100 mts range

RF modem can be used for applications that need two way wireless
data transmission. It features high data rate (adjustable baud rate)
and longer transmission distance. The communication protocol is
self controlled and completely transparent to user interface. The
module can be embedded to your current design so that wireless
communication can be set up easily.
Features
• Automatic switching between TX and RX mode.
• FSK technology, half duplex mode, robust to interference.
• 433 MHz band, no need to apply frequency usage license.
• Protocol translation is self controlled, easy to use.
• High sensitivity, long transmission range.
• Standard UART interface, TTL(3-5V) logic level.
• Very reliable, small size, easier mounting.
• No tuning required, PLL based self tuned.
• Error checking(CRC) of data in built.
Application
• Remote control
• Remote measurement system
• Weather stations
• Sensor Networks
• Wireless metering
• Access control
• Identity discrimination
• Data collection
• IT home appliance
• Smart house products, Security Systems
Specifications
Name Min Typ Max Unit
Working Voltage 4.5 5 9 V
Frequency of Operation 433 MHz
Output RF Power 9 dbm
Typical Operating Range 100 meters
UART baud rate (8 bit data, no parity, 1 stop bit) 9600/4800/38400/19200 bps
Pin definition

RX-IN TX-OUT +5V GND

Pin Pin Name Details
RX-IN Receive Input Input serial data of 3 to 5V logic level, Usually connected to TXD pin
of microcontrollers.
TX-OUT Transmit Output Output serial data of 3V logic level, Usually connected to RXD pin of
microcontrollers.
+5V Power Supply Regulated 5V supply input.
GND Ground Ground level of power supply. Must be common ground with
microcontroller.

RF Modem Schematic
VCC VCC

R1 R2
470R 470R
VCC
R3 RX U1
10K Sunrom Transreceiv er Model TR433
VCC D1 C1 D2

SCLK
LED 100n TX LED

GND
CSN

VCC
GD0
GD2
U2

SO

SI
7

ST1197
CN1 R4 28
VCC

1
2
3
4
5
6

7
8
SIP2 1K TX_LED
2 RX-IN 14
1 2 CS 19
TX-OUT 3 RXD SCLK 18
TXD SO 17 VCC
9 SI 16
Y1 10 X1 TE 15
X2 CC1100/CC2500 VCC
8 Mhz
23
BAUD1 24
C2 C3 BAUD2
SW1
33p 33p 25 SW DIP-2
FREQ1 26 1 4
GND

FREQ2 2 3

SW2
8

SW DIP-2
1 4
2 3

POWER SUPPLY - 3V REGULATOR

U3
CN2 LM1117-3.3 VCC
SIP2 3 2
GND

2 + VIN VOUT 4
+5V 1 C4 C6 TAB
GND 100uF 16V 100n C5
1

100n
POWER IN

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Title RF Modem 433 Mhz 100 meters
Code 1214 Rev 1
Date: Tuesday , February 23, 2010 Sheet 1 of 1

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Operation
This module works in half-duplex mode. Means it can either transmit or receive but not both at same
time. After each transmission, module will be switched to receiver mode automatically. The LED for
TX and RX indicates whether IC is currently receiving or transmitting data. The data sent is checked
for CRC error if any. If chip is transmitting and any data is input to transmit, it will be kept in buffer
for next transmission cycle. It has internal 64 bytes of buffer for incoming data.
When you power on the unit, the TX LED will briefly blink indicating that initialization is complete
and it is ready to use.
The RX LED is directly on TX OUT pin to indicate that actual data is received and it is sent to output
pin.
Baud Rate Setting
Baud rate has to be set when unit is OFF, as the switches are read only during power up. Modifying
during power up will have no effect on operation of module.
Switch State Baud Rate
SW1 = OFF SW2 = OFF 9600 bps
ON

1 2

SW1 = ON SW2 = OFF 4800 bps

ON

1 2

SW1 = OFF SW2 = ON 38400 bps

ON

1 2

SW1 = ON SW2 = ON 19200bps

ON

1 2

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Frequency channel setting
Setting Frequency Channel can be used to have multiple sets operating at same time but without
interfering with each other. The pair having same Channel setting will be able to communicate with
each other. Frequency channel has to be set when unit is OFF, as the switches are read only during
power up. Modifying during power up will have no effect on operation of module.
Switch State Mode
SW1 = OFF SW2 = OFF CHANNEL #1
ON

1 2

SW1 = ON SW2 = OFF CHANNEL #2

ON

1 2

SW1 = OFF SW2 = ON CHANNEL #3

ON

1 2

SW1 = ON SW2 = ON CHANNEL #4

ON

1 2

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Dimensions (mm)

Interfacing with microcontroller

We will take an example of interfacing with microcontroller AT89S52 having UART at 5V level.
Configure your microcontroller to communicate at baud rate set as per switch in RF modem.
VCC
TTL UART INTERFACING

U2 C1
40

AT89S52 100n U4
39 21 RF MODEM SUNROM#1214
VCC

38 P0.0/AD0 P2.0/A8 22
P0.1/AD1 P2.1/A9
TX-OUT

37 23
P0.2/AD2 P2.2/A10
RX-IN

36 24
GND

P0.3/AD3 P2.3/A11
+5V

35 25
34 P0.4/AD4 P2.4/A12 26
33 P0.5/AD5 P2.5/A13 27
1
2

3
4

32 P0.6/AD6 P2.6/A14 28
P0.7/AD7 P2.7/A15
1 10
2 P1.0/T2 P3.0/RXD 11
3 P1.1/T2EX P3.1/TXD 12
4 P1.2 P3.2/INT0 13 VCC
5 P1.3 P3.3/INT1 14
6 P1.4/SS P3.4/T0 15
7 P1.5/MOSI P3.5/T1 16
8 P1.6/MISO P3.6/WR 17
P1.7/SCK P3.7/RD
31
VCC EA/VPP 29
+ PSEN 30
C8 ALE/PROG
10uF 16V 9
XTAL1

XTAL2

RST
GND

R1
10K
20

19

18

Y1

11.0592
C9 C10
33p 33p

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Interfacing with RS232
If you wish to interface the module with RS232 level like a PC serial port or any other device you
need a level convertor such as MAX232 as shown below.

U5 VCC You can also use our

RF MODEM SUNROM#1214 C16 P2
100n DB9-CONN-F Max232 Board Model 1104
TX-OUT

U6 1

16
RX-IN

MAX232 6
GND
+5V

11 14 2

VCC
9 T1IN T1OUT 8 7
12 R2OUT R2IN 13 3
1
2

3
4

10 R1OUT R1IN 7 8
T2IN T2OUT 4
1 4 9
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VCC + C+ C2+ + 5
C13 C12
10uF 16V 3 5 10uF 16V
C1- C2-

GND
2 6
V+ V-
+ 15 C15
C14
+
10uF 16V
10uF 16V

VCC
RS232 INTERFACING

Interfacing to USB Port and Powering from USB Port

U7 U8
RF MODEM SUNROM#1214 USB to Serial Board SUNROM#1151
TX-OU T

TX-OU T
RX-IN

RX-IN
GND

GND
+5V

+5V
1
2

3
4

1
2
3
4

USB INTERFACING

To get +5V power for RF module from You can use our
USB port, solder +5V wire of RF module USB to Serial Board
to +ve pin of this capacitor.
Model 1151

It will appear as virtual serial port on PC to which you can

communicate two ways through any software which can transmit
/ receive by this serial port like hyperterminal or custom made
software.
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Related Products
1. RF module used in this RF Modem
RF Transreceiver - 433 MHz, TTL, SPI, 100 mts range CC1100 chip based
Products Page: http://www.sunrom.com/p-498.html

2. ST1197 serial interface IC used in this RF modem

ST1197 - Serial Interface IC for RF Transreceivers
Products page: http://www.sunrom.com/p-802.html

If you are interested in knowing RF related working details you can search for CC1100 and CC2500
in google. This will lead you to texas instrument site with details of the ICs and lots of application
notes.

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