AC4486-5A-485

AC4486-5A-485 Datasheet

AC4486

Part	Datasheet
AC4486-5A-485	AC4486-5A-485 (pdf)

Related Parts	Information
AC4486-5M	AC4486-5M
AC4486-5A	AC4486-5A
AC4486-5M-485	AC4486-5M-485

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Innovative Technology for a Connected World AC4486 868MHz Radio Module THE FASTEST WAY TO WIRELESS Compact, low-cost 868MHz radio modules can replace miles of cable in harsh industrial environments. Using field-proven technology that needs no additional ETSI Europe licensing, OEMs with little or no previous RF experience can easily make existing systems wireless. AC4486s feature a number of on-the-fly control commands, providing OEMs with a very versatile interface for any application. The modules can be used as direct wire replacements, requiring no special host software for communication. All synchronization and RF system data transmission/reception is performed by the radio module. AC4486s operate in a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint, client/server or peer-to-peer architecture. They are socket-compatible network-wide with 2.4GHz and 900MHz models, preserving OEMs’ hardware/software investments while providing solutions that meet different market, regulatory and environmental needs. MARKETS • Approved for European use • Recreation Areas • Seamless cable-to-radio module replacement • Pool & Spa Control • High 868MHz data rate Kbps • Point of Sale • Small form factor x inches • Gaming Devices • Operates in to +80ºC temperatures • Utilities Management • Socket-compatible with 2.4GHz models global solutions local support TM USA Europe Asia: Innovative Technology for a Connected World AC4486 868MHz Radio Module FLEXIBLE RF PROTOCOL Laird Technologies’ embedded transparent protocol simplifies the OEM’s integration process by utilizing drop-in installation. As each radio module receives raw data, it manages its over-the-air protocol to assure successful communication. Headers, data packet length, and CRCs are not required. The RF232 supports simple cable-replacement to complex peer-to-peer configurations and broadcast communication to all radio modules or address packets to a specific destination using unique MAC addresses embedded in each radio module. SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Interface Frequency Modulation Serial interface options Serial interface data rate Output power w/ 2dBi antenna Power consumption transmit/receive Security Sensitivity w/ 2dBi antenna Voltage Range Temperature Humidity non-condensing Dimensions Weight Antenna 20-pin mini connector MHz FSK 3V TTL Up to Kbps 5mW variable 40mA typical One-byte system ID -100 dB typical Kbps RF Data Rate 3.3V nominal +/-2%, +/-30mV Up to 1000 meters line of sight -40º to +80ºC 10% to 90% x 49 x 42 x 5 mm < oz < 21 g External MMCX connector ORDERING INFORMATION AC4486 - 5M 868MHz transceiver, TTL serial RS232, -40º to +80º C, MMCX antenna AC4486 - 5M - 485 868MHz transceiver, TTL serial RS485, -40º to +80º C, MMCX antenna AC4486 - 5A 868MHz transceiver, TTL serial RS232, -40º to +80º C, integral antenna AC4486 - 5A - 485 868MHz transceiver, TTL serial RS485, -40º to +80º C, integral antenna RF PROTOCOL MODES a Communication Unicast one-to-one addressing Broadcast one-to-multiple addressing b Acknowledgement mode ACK API with hardware and/or software ACK indication INTERFACE PROTOCOL a On-the-fly radio module configuration Destination address RF transmit power Broadcast/addressed b 9-bit serial interface mode c A/D, D/A generic I/Os d Variable baud rate e RF packet size, timeout control f Onboard temperature sensor g Handshaking, CTS/RTS h In-range indicator i Error detection Onboard CRC Duplicate packet filtering j Data encryption standard DES The details contained within the document are subject to change. Download the product specification from for the most current specification. LWS-SPEC-AC4486 0309 Any information furnished by Laird Technologies and its agents is believed to be accurate and reliable. Responsibility for the use and application of Laird Technologies materials rests with the end user since Laird Technologies and its agents cannot be aware of all potential uses. Laird Technologies makes no warranties as to the fitness, merchantability, or suitability of any Laird Technologies materials or products for any specific or general uses. Laird Technologies shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. All Laird Technologies products are sold pursuant to the Laird Technologies terms and conditions of sale in effect from time to time, a copy of which will be furnished upon request. For further information please visit our website at Alternatively contact is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., USA and licensed to Laird Technologies. 2009 All Rights Reserved. Laird Technologies is a registered trademark of Laird Technologies, Inc..

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Innovative Technology for a Connected World

AC4486
868MHz Radio Module

THE FASTEST WAY TO WIRELESS

Compact, low-cost 868MHz radio modules can replace miles of cable in harsh industrial environments. Using field-proven technology that needs no additional ETSI Europe licensing, OEMs with little or no previous RF experience can easily make existing systems wireless.

AC4486s feature a number of on-the-fly control commands, providing OEMs with a very versatile interface for any application. The modules can be used as direct wire replacements, requiring no special host software for communication. All synchronization and RF system data transmission/reception is performed by the radio module.

AC4486s operate in a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint, client/server or peer-to-peer architecture. They are socket-compatible network-wide with 2.4GHz and 900MHz models, preserving OEMs’ hardware/software investments while providing solutions that meet different market, regulatory and environmental needs.

MARKETS
• Approved for European use
• Recreation Areas
• Seamless cable-to-radio module replacement
• Pool & Spa Control
• High 868MHz data rate Kbps
• Point of Sale
• Small form factor x inches
• Gaming Devices
• Operates in to +80ºC temperatures
• Utilities Management
• Socket-compatible with 2.4GHz models
global solutions local support TM USA Europe Asia:

Innovative Technology for a Connected World

AC4486
868MHz Radio Module

FLEXIBLE RF PROTOCOL

Laird Technologies’ embedded transparent protocol simplifies the OEM’s integration process by utilizing drop-in installation. As each radio module receives raw data, it manages its over-the-air protocol to assure successful communication. Headers, data packet length, and CRCs are not required. The RF232 supports simple cable-replacement to complex peer-to-peer configurations and broadcast communication to all radio modules or address packets to a specific destination using unique MAC addresses embedded in each radio module.

SPECIFICATIONS Parameter

Interface Frequency Modulation Serial interface options Serial interface data rate Output power w/ 2dBi antenna Power consumption transmit/receive Security Sensitivity w/ 2dBi antenna Voltage Range Temperature Humidity non-condensing Dimensions

Weight Antenna
20-pin mini connector MHz FSK 3V TTL Up to Kbps 5mW variable 40mA typical One-byte system ID -100 dB typical Kbps RF Data Rate 3.3V nominal +/-2%, +/-30mV Up to 1000 meters line of sight -40º to +80ºC 10% to 90% x 49 x 42 x 5 mm < oz < 21 g External MMCX connector
ORDERING INFORMATION

AC4486 - 5M 868MHz transceiver, TTL serial RS232, -40º to +80º C, MMCX antenna

AC4486 - 5M - 485
868MHz transceiver, TTL serial RS485, -40º to +80º C, MMCX antenna

AC4486 - 5A 868MHz transceiver, TTL serial RS232, -40º to +80º C, integral antenna

AC4486 - 5A - 485
868MHz transceiver, TTL serial RS485, -40º to +80º C, integral antenna

RF PROTOCOL MODES
a Communication Unicast one-to-one addressing Broadcast one-to-multiple addressing
b Acknowledgement mode ACK API with hardware and/or software ACK indication

INTERFACE PROTOCOL
a On-the-fly radio module configuration Destination address

RF transmit power Broadcast/addressed b 9-bit serial interface mode c A/D, D/A generic I/Os d Variable baud rate e RF packet size, timeout control f Onboard temperature sensor g Handshaking, CTS/RTS h In-range indicator i Error detection Onboard CRC

Duplicate packet filtering j Data encryption standard DES

The details contained within the document are subject to change. Download the product specification from for the most current specification.

LWS-SPEC-AC4486 0309

Any information furnished by Laird Technologies and its agents is believed to be accurate and reliable. Responsibility for the use and application of Laird Technologies materials rests with the end user since Laird Technologies and its agents cannot be aware of all potential uses. Laird Technologies makes no warranties as to the fitness, merchantability, or suitability of any Laird Technologies materials or products for any specific or general uses. Laird Technologies shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. All Laird Technologies products are sold pursuant to the Laird Technologies terms and conditions of sale in effect from time to time, a copy of which will be furnished upon request. For further information please visit our website at Alternatively contact is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., USA and licensed to Laird Technologies.
2009 All Rights Reserved. Laird Technologies is a registered trademark of Laird Technologies, Inc..

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Datasheet ID: AC4486-5A-485 645080