F8914 User Manual

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User Manual V1.1
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F8914 User Manual

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Date Version Remark Author

2012-03-21 V1.0 Lake Chen

2012-10-31 V1.1 Power consumption, interface Harven

modification, etc

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Contents
Chapter 1 Brief Introduction of Product ........................................................................................... 7
1.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Features and Benefits .......................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Working Principle ............................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Installation Introduction ................................................................................................. 11
2.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Encasement List ................................................................................................................ 11
2.3 Installation and Cable Connection .................................................................................... 11
2.4 Power ................................................................................................................................ 15
2.5 Indicator Lights Introduction ............................................................................................ 15
Chapter 3 Configuration .............................................................................................................. 16
3.1 Configuration Connection ................................................................................................. 16
3.2 Configuration Introduction................................................................................................ 16
3.3 Run the configure Tool: ZigbeeConfigure.exe .................................................................. 17
3.4 Modes of Operation .......................................................................................................... 17
3.4.1 Transparent mode .............................................................................................. 18
3.4.2 AT command mode ............................................................................................ 18
3.4.2.1 Set the PAN ID : AT+PID............................................................................ 18
3.4.2.2 Query current PAN ID: AT+PCD ................................................................ 19
3.4.2.3 Set the physical channel : AT+CHA ............................................................ 19
3.4.2.4 Query the node MAC address : AT+MID ................................................... 19
3.4.2.5 Set the node type: AT+TYP......................................................................... 20
3.4.2.6 Set node address : AT+NID ......................................................................... 20
3.5.2.7 Query node current address : AT+NCD ...................................................... 20
3.4.2.8 Set the transparent address : AT+TID.......................................................... 20
3.4.2.9 Set the node baudrate : AT+IPR, AT+PAR, AT+STO.................................. 21
3.4.2.10 Set the command echo : AT+ECH............................................................. 22
3.4.2.11 Set node to get acknowledge : AT+ACK................................................... 22
3.4.2.12 Set debug level : AT+DBL ........................................................................ 22
3.4.2.13 Set the node auto joins in the network : AT+AST ..................................... 23
3.4.2.14 Set the RF data output the serial port: AT+PRF ........................................ 23
3.4.2.15 Query the softwarte version : AT+VER .................................................... 23
3.4.2.16 Start the network : AT+STA ...................................................................... 23
3.4.2.17 Query the nodes network state : AT+NWS ............................................... 24
3.4.2.18 Query the node address : AT+QNA........................................................... 24
3.4.2.19 Query the node MAC address : AT+QMA ................................................ 25
3.4.2.20 Query local node address net state: AT+SNS ............................................ 25
3.4.2.21 Send data (HEX mode): AT+TXH ............................................................ 25
3.4.2.22 Send data (ASCII mode) : AT+TXA ......................................................... 26

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3.4.2.23 Node recive data ........................................................................................ 26
3.4.2.24 Node IO pins command............................................................................. 26
3.5.2.24.1 Set IO pin mode : AT+DMn, (n :0~4) ............................................ 26
3.4.2.24.2 Set IO pin data acquisition time interval : AT+DTn, (n :0~4) ........ 28
4.4.2.24.3 Query IO pin value : AT+DVn, (n :0~4) ........................................ 28
4.4.2.24.4 Query the net node IO pin value: AT+NVn, (n :0~4) ..................... 29
3.4.2.24.5 Set remote node IO pin value : AT+NSn, (n :0~4) ......................... 29
3.4.2.25 Set the End Device sleep mode:AT+SLE ................................................. 29
3.4.2.26 Set the End Device sleep time:AT+STC ................................................... 30
3.4.2.27 Set the Data Interval:AT+ITV................................................................... 30
3.4.2.28 Other execute command ............................................................................ 30
3.4.3 API mode ............................................................................................................. 31
3.4.3.1 data send command ..................................................................................... 32
3.4.3.2 data recive command ................................................................................... 32
3.4.3.3 Set the node current operating mode ........................................................... 33
3.4.3.4 OTA IO pin data acquisition ........................................................................ 33
3.4.3.5 OTA Set remote node IO pin value ............................................................. 34
3.4.3.6 OTA Query MAC address ........................................................................... 35
3.4.3.7 OTA Query node address ............................................................................ 36
3.4.3.8 OTA Query all node address and MAC address .......................................... 36

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Chapter 1 Brief Introduction of Product

1.1 General

F8914 is a kind of data terminal device that provides data transfer function by ZigBee
network.
It adopts high-powered industrial 32 bits CPU and embedded real time operating system. It
supports RS232, RS485 (or RS422) and ZigBee port that can conveniently and transparently
connect one device to a cellular network, allowing you to connect to your existing serial and
ZigBee devices with only basic configuration. It has low power consumption states in which the
power consumption 2.2mA@12VDC. It has compatible digital I/O channel, ADC function.
It has been widely used on M2M fields, such as intelligent transportation, smart grid,
industrial automation, telemetry, finance, POS, water supply, environment protection, post,
weather, and so on.

Figure 1-1 F8914 Application Topology

1.2 Features and Benefits

Design for Industrial Application

 High-powered industrial ZigBee module
 Support low power consumption mode, including multi-sleep and trigger modes to reduce the
power dissipation farthest
 Housing: iron, providing IP30 protection
 Power range: DC 5~35V
Stability and Reliability
 Support hardware and software WDT
 Support auto recovery mechanism, including online detect, auto redial when offline to make
it always online
 RS232/RS485/RS422 port: 15KV ESD protection
 SIM/UIM port: 15KV ESD protection
 Power port: reverse-voltage and overvoltage protection
 Antenna port: lightning protection(optional)

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Standard and Convenience
 Adopt terminal block interface, convenient for industrial application
 Support standard RS232 and RS485(or RS422) port that can connect to serial devices directly
 TTL logic level RS232 interface can be customized
 Support intellectual mode, enter into communication state automatically when powered
 Provide management software for remote management
 Support several work modes
 Convenient configuration and maintenance interface
High-performance
 Support ZigBee wireless short-distance data transmission
 Support repeater and terminal device function
 Support Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, Peer-to-Peer and Mesh network
 Support 65000 nodes
 Support center node, route node and terminal node
 Support broadcast and target address transfer
 Support wide communication range
 Supply 5 I/O channels, compatible 2pulse wave output channels, 3 analog inputs and 2 pulse
input counters.

1.3 Working Principle

The principle chart of the F8914 is as following:

Indicator MCU RF
Lights

Antenna
RS232/RS485/RS422
Module

User Interface Power Module

1.4 Specifications

ZigBee Specification
Item Content
ZigBee Module Industrial ZigBee module
Standard and Band IEEE 802.15.4
ISM 2.4 GHz

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Indoor/Urban Range 30m
90m(With PA)
Outdoor/RF Line-of-Sight Range 500m
2000m(With PA)
2.82mw (+4.5dBm)
Transmit Power
100 mw (+20dBm) (With PA)
Bandwidth 250Kbps
-97dBm
Receiver Sensitivity
-103dBm(With PA)
Network Topologies Point-to-Point, Peer-to-Peer and Mesh
Channels 11 to 26
Max packge size 300 Bytes

Interface Type
Item Content
Serial 1 RS232 port and 1 RS485(orRS422) port, 15KV ESD protection
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1, 2
Parity: none, odd, even
Baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps
Indicator "Power", "ACT", "Online"
Antenna Standard SMA female interface, 50 ohm, lighting protection(optional)
Power Terminal block interface, reverse-voltage and overvoltage protection

Antenna
Terminal Block
Interface

Power Input
Item Content
Standard Power DC 12V/0.5A
Power Range DC 5~35V

Power Consumption
Working States Power Consumption
Idle Mode 13.5～13.8mA@12 VDC
Coordinator RX Mode 13.6～13.7mA@12 VDC
F8914-N
TX Mode 14.0～14.4mA@12 VDC
Router Idle Mode 13.2～13.4mA@12 VDC

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RX Mode 13.2～13.7mA@12 VDC
TX Mode 13.9～14.1mA@12 VDC
Idle Mode 6.2～6.4mA@12 VDC
RX Mode 7.1～7.4mA@12 VDC
EndDevice TX Mode 8.9～9.4mA@12 VDC
Timing wake up 3.2～3.3mA@12 VDC
Deep Sleep 2.2～2.3 mA@12 VDC

Idle Mode 15.9～16.1mA@12 VDC

Coordinator RX Mode 16.3～16.6mA@12 VDC
TX Mode 21.3～22.2mA@12 VDC
Idle Mode 15.9～16.3mA@12 VDC
Router RX Mode 16.2～16.6mA@12 VDC
F8914-E
TX Mode 21.5～22.4mA@12 VDC
(With PA)
Idle Mode 6.6～6.9mA@12 VDC
RX Mode 8.0～9.2mA@12 VDC
EndDevice TX Mode 13.3～14.2mA@12 VDC
Timing wake up 4.1～4.5mA@12 VDC
Deep Sleep 3.2～3.5 mA@12 VDC

Physical Characteristics
Item Content
Housing Iron, providing IP30 protection
Dimensions 91x58.5x22 mm
Weight 205g

Environmental Limits
Item Content
Operating -25~+65ºC（-13~+149℉）
Temperature
Extended -30~+75ºC（-22~+167℉）
Operating
Temperature
Storage -40~+85ºC（-40~+185℉）
Temperature
Operating 95% ( Non-condensing)
Humidity

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Chapter 2 Installation Introduction

2.1 General

The F8914 must be installed correctly to make it work properly.There is need only one
coordinator in a network, the other nodes should be set as routers or end devices.
Install the coordinator first, then install the routers or end devices from near to distant.
Warning: Forbid to install the F8914 when powered!

2.2 Encasement List

Name Quantity Remark

F8914 host 1
Power adapter 1
RS232 data cable 1 optional
RS485 data cable 1 optional
Manual CD 1
Certification card 1
Maintenance card 1
Table 2-1 Encasement List

2.3 Installation and Cable Connection

Dimension: (unit: mm)

22 8

4 28

Ф3

Ф5 25
35

28

58.5

Figure 2-1 Installation Chart

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Installation of antenna:
Screw the SMA male pin of the antenna to the female SMA outlet of F8914 tightly.
Warning: The antenna must be screwed tightly, or the signal quality of antenna will be
influenced!

Antenna install note:

1, Install the antenna far away from the large area metal and ground.
2, Keep the antennas visual.
3, Minimize obstructions between the antennas.
4, Reduce the extension cords of the antenna.
The performance of different antenna installation types, as the figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 Installation antenna mode

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User Interface Signal Definition
Pin Number Signal Name Default Function Extensible Function
1 PWR Power input anode N/A
2 GND Power Ground N/A
3 GND Power Ground N/A
4 RX RS232 RX N/A
5 TX RS232 TX N/A
6 A RS485 anode Reserved compatible DTR
7 B RS485 cathode Reserved compatible DSR
8 IO1 GPIO Reserved compatible RTS and
RS232 RX (TTL logic level)
9 IO2 GPIO Reserved compatible CTS and
RS232 TX (TTL logic level)
10 IO3 ADC, analog input GPIO, pulse output, pulse
function (voltage counting. Reserve compatible
acquisition 0 ~ 5 V) RS232 DCD
11 IO2 ADC, analog input GPIO, pulse output, pulse
function (current counting. Reserve compatible
collection 0 ~ 20 mA) RS232 RI
12 IO1 ADC, analog input GPIO, pulse output, pulse
function (current counting.
collection 0 ~ 20 mA)

Installation of cable:
F8914 adopts industrial terminal block interface. The recommended cable is 28-16AWG. The
detail description of standard layout adapter and communication cables as the following:
Adapter（Rating Output 12VDC/0.5A） ：
Cable Color Power Output Polarity
Black &White Alternate Anode
Black Cathode

RS232 Cable：
Cable Color Corresponding DB9-M Pin Number
Brown Pin 2

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Blue Pin 3
Black Pin 5

RS485 Cable：
Cable Color Signal definition
Red RS485(A)
Black RS485(B)

Power adapter and communication cable connection chart as following:

F8914 Terminal User Device F8914 Terminal
Block Interface Block Interface User Device
(DB9M)

PWR 1 + Anode PWR 1 + Anode

GND 2 - Cathode GND 2 - Cathode
GND 3 GND 3
RX
RX 4 1 RX 4
TX 5 2 RX TX 5
A 6 3 TX A 6 A
B 7 4 B 7 B
IO1 8 5 GND IO1 8
IO2 9 6 IO2 9
IO3 10 7 IO3 10
IO4 11 8 IO4 11
IO5 12 9 IO5 12

Communication Interface: RS232 Communication Interface: RS485

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2.4 Power

The power range of the IP MODEM is DC 5~35V

Warning: When we use other power, we should make sure that the power can supply power
above 4W.
We recommend user to use the standard DC 12V/0.5A power adaptor.

2.5 Indicator Lights Introduction

The F8914 provides three indicator lights: “Power”, “ACT”, “Online”.

Indicator State Introduction

Light
Power ON F8914 is powered on
OFF F8914 is powered off
ACT BLINK Serial Data is communicating
OFF No data
Online ON F8914 has logged on network
OFF F8914 hasn’t logged on network
FLASH Joinning or establishing a network

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Chapter 3 Configuration

3.1 Configuration Connection

Before configuration, It’s necessary to connect the device with the configure PC by
the shipped RS232 or RS232-485 conversion cable.As showing in the figure 4-1.

Figure 3-1 F8914 connect with PC

3.2 Configuration Introduction

There are two ways to configure the F8914:

Configuration software tool: All the settings are configured through the shipped
software tool. It’s necessary to have one PC to run this tool.
Extended AT command: All the settings are configured through AT command, so any
device with serial port can configure it. Before configuration with AT command, you
should make F8914 enter configure state.
The following describes how to configure F8914 with AT command .At the same time,
it gives out the corresponding the configure software tool of each configuration item.

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3.3 Run the configure Tool: ZigbeeConfigure.exe

The “Communication Setting” column shows the current serial port settings. To
configure ZigBee modules, please choose the correct serial port parameters ,then open
the serial port. If the button text is“Close”, it shows the serial port now has been opened. If
the text is “Open”, you should open the port first.
When you had configure the correct serial port，please press the

bottom, and follow the prompt，the node will enter configuration

state。

3.4 Modes of Operation

F8914 supports three modes of Operation：Transparent Mode，AT Command Mode and

API (Application Programming Interfaced) Mode.

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3.4.1 Transparent mode

When operationg in transparent mode the modules act as a serial line replacement.
All UART data received through the DIN pin is queued up for RF transmission. When data
is received, the data is sent out through the DOUT pin.
Re-power module enter the transparent mode by default。
To enter transparent mode：
 In the AT command mode，send “AT+ESC<CR><LF>”through serial port.
 In the API mode, send “FE 01 21 2A 00 0A” through serial port.

3.4.2 AT command mode

AT command mode is a multiple function operation. This mode can configure the
modules parameters,send data and recive data.
To enter AT command mode:
 In the transparent mode，send the 3-character command sequence“+++”twice
through serial port.
 In the API mde,send “FE 01 21 2A 00 0A” through serial port.
CHECK the AT command mode，send “AT<CR><LF>” through serial port, it will
return “OK”.

All AT command line should begin with “AT” or “at” and end with “<CR><LF>”.In
general, the AT command includes three forms, as shown in table 3-1.
Table 3-1 AT command forms
Form Description Instance
Set Set the custom AT+XXX=<……>
parameters
Query Query the current AT+XXX?
parameters value
Execute Execute the command AT+XXX

3.4.2.1 Set the PAN ID : AT+PID

Form Command Return

Set AT+PID=<number 0K
strings> ERROR

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Query AT+PID? +PID: number strings
OK
Parameter description :
number strings Range：0～65531，Set unique PAN ID
65535, System will assign a stochastic PAN ID
Default:65535
3.4.2.2 Query current PAN ID: AT+PCD
Form Command Return

Query AT+PCD? +PCD: number strings

OK
Attention: This command is different from “AT+PID”. When the PAN ID is assigned by
system and the node joined in the network , we can use this command to query the
current PAN ID.

3.4.2.3 Set the physical channel : AT+CHA

Form Commad Return

Set AT+CHA=<number 0K
strings> ERROR
Query AT+CHA? +CHA: number string
OK
Parameter description :
number string Range: 11～26
Default: 11

3.4.2.4 Query the node MAC address : AT+MID

Form Command Return

Query AT+MID? +MID: hexadecimal strings

OK
Attention: This command is read only. It will return 16 hexadecimal strings.
For example: 051B9B01004B1200

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3.4.2.5 Set the node type: AT+TYP

Form Command Return

Set AT+TYP=<number 0K
string> ERROR
Query AT+TYP? +TYP: number string
OK
Parameter description :
number string Range: 0 = Coordiantor
1 = Routerr
2 = End Device
Default:1

3.4.2.6 Set node address : AT+NID

Form Command Return

Set AT+NID=<number 0K
strings> ERROR
Query AT+NID? +NID: number strings
OK
Parameter description :
number string Range: 0～65527，Set unique node address
65535, System will assign a stochastic node address
Default:65535
Attention : When coordiantor form a network, its node address is fixed to 0, the router
and end device’s node address must be non-zero.

3.5.2.7 Query node current address : AT+NCD

Form Command Return

Query AT+NCD? +NCD: number strings

OK
Attention: This command is different from “AT+NID”. When the node address is
assigned by system and the node joined in the network , we can use this command to
query the current node address.

3.4.2.8 Set the transparent address : AT+TID

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Form Command Return

Set AT+TID=<number 0K
strings> ERROR
Query AT+TID? +TID: number strings
OK
Parameter description :
number strings Range: 0～65527，Set unique node trans address
65535, broadcast address
Default:0
3.4.2.9 Set the node baudrate : AT+IPR, AT+PAR, AT+STO

Form Command Return

Set AT+IPR=<number 0K
string> ERROR
Query AT+IPR? +IPR: number string
OK
Parameter description :
number strings Range: 0 = 300,1 = 600,2 = 1200,3 = 2400,4 = 4800,5 = 9600,6 = 19200,
7 = 38400,8 = 57600,9 = 115200
Default:9

Form Command Return

Set AT+PAR=<number 0K
string> ERROR
Query AT+PAR? +PAR: number string
OK
Parameter description :
number strings Range: 0 = none, 1 = even , 2 = odd
Default:0

Form Command Return

Set AT+STO=<number 0K
string> ERROR

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Query AT+STO? +STO: number string
OK
Parameter description :
number strings Range: 0 = ONE stop bit, 1 = TWO stop bit
Default: 0

3.4.2.10 Set the command echo : AT+ECH

Form Command Return

Set AT+ECH=<number 0K
string> ERROR
Query AT+ECH? +ECH: number string

Parameter description :
number strings Range: 0 = non-echo, 1 = echo
Default:0

3.4.2.11 Set node to get acknowledge : AT+ACK

Form Command Return

Set AT+ACK=<number 0K
string> ERROR
Query AT+ACK? +ACK: number string
OK
Attention : whether or not to get the acknowledge data
Parameter description :
number strings Range: 0 = no , 1 = yes
Default:0

3.4.2.12 Set debug level : AT+DBL

Form Command Return

Set AT+DBL=<number 0K
string> ERROR
Query AT+DBL? +DBL: number string
OK
Parameter description :

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number strings Range: 0 = close all debug messages
1 = info the important debug messages
2 = info all debug messages
Default: 0

3.4.2.13 Set the node auto joins in the network : AT+AST

Form Command Return

Set AT+AST=<number 0K
string> ERROR
Query AT+AST? +AST:number string
OK
Parameter description :
number strings Range: 0 = not auto join, 1 = auto join
Default:1

3.4.2.14 Set the RF data output the serial port: AT+PRF

Form Command Return

Set AT+PRF=<number 0K
string> ERROR
Query AT+PRF? +PRF: number string
OK
Parameter description :
number strings Range: 0 = not output, 1 = output
Default:1
Attention : This command parameter don’t save in flsah.

3.4.2.15 Query the softwarte version : AT+VER

Form Command Return

Execute AT+VER Four-Faith Zigbee Standard
Ver: V1.10
Time: Jul 24 2012 11:21:04

3.4.2.16 Start the network : AT+STA

Form Command Return
Execute AT+STA OK

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ERROR
Attention : When “AT+AST = 0”,this command can start the network.

3.4.2.17 Query the nodes network state : AT+NWS

Form Command Return

Execute AT+NWS OK
+NWS: <state>,<node
address>,<MAC address >,<node
type>
…
…
…
Command description :
When this command executed, it will recive Asynchronous response.
+NWS: <state>,<node address>,<MAC address >,<node type>
For example:
+NWS:0,0,1122334455667788,0
+NWS:0,2,1122334455667799,1
+NWS:0,8,1122334455667732,2
Attention: In order to avoid blocking, every node recived the command will delay for a
period of time and send the message itself to the sender. This time range from 0 to 66
seconds.
Table 3-2 State information
0 Normal
1 Not in the net
2 Don’t exist the node address
3 Opposite don’t response
4 Reserve
5 Invaild value

3.4.2.18 Query the node address : AT+QNA

Form Command Return
Set AT+QNA=<MAC SRSP：OK
address> AREQ：
+NWS: <state>,<node address>,<MAC
address >,<node type>
SRSP：ERROR

Parameter description :
MAC Address : the required 16 hexadecimal strings

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3.4.2.19 Query the node MAC address : AT+QMA

Form Command Return
Set AT+QNA=<node SRSP：OK
address> AREQ：
+NWS: <state>,<node address>,<MAC
address >,<node type>
SRSP：ERROR

Parameter description :
Node Address : the required node address

3.4.2.20 Query local node address net state: AT+SNS

Form Command Return

Execute AT+SNS +SNS：as shown table 3-3

OK
Table 3-3 DEV NETWORK STATE:
00 Initialized - not started automatically
01 Initialized - not connected to
anything
02 Discovering PAN's to join
03 Joining a PAN
04 ReJoining a PAN, only for end
devices
05 Joined but not yet authenticated by
trust center
06 Started as device after
authentication
07 Device joined, authenticated and is
a routerr
08 Started as Zigbee Coordinator
09 Started as Zigbee Coordinator
10 Device has lost information about its
parent.

3.4.2.21 Send data (HEX mode): AT+TXH

Form Command Return

Set AT+TXH=<node OK
address><content> ERROR
Parameter description :
Node Address: two byte hexadecimal，the lowest byte comes first

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Content: the hexadecimal data.
For example:
AT+TXH=0123383838383838<CR><LF>
The node address is 0x2301 and the content is “888888”.
Attention : The content length can’t be longer than 160 character.

3.4.2.22 Send data (ASCII mode) : AT+TXA

Form Command Return

Set AT+TXA=<node OK
address>，<content> ERROR
Parameter description :
Node Address: decimal address
Content: ASCII data.
For example:
AT+TXA=12245,123456789
12245 is the reciver node address，123456789 is the ASCII content.
Attention : The content length can’t be longer than 80 character.

3.4.2.23 Node recive data

Form Command Return

+RCV:<source address>,<data
strings>
Parameter description :
Source Address: the sender node address
Content: ASCII data strings

3.4.2.24 Node IO pins command

Attention：The return value from IO pins should be read in AT command mode or API
MODE.

3.5.2.24.1 Set IO pin mode : AT+DMn, (n :0~4)

Attention：n refer to the IO pin

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Pins And Commands Relationship

n IOs
0 IO5
1 IO4
2 IO3
3 IO2
4 IO1

Form Command Return

Set AT+DMn=<number 0K
string> ERROR
Query AT+DMn? +DMn: number string
OK
Parameter description :
number string Range: 0 = Disabled
1 = ADC Analog to Digital Converter
2 = DI digital input
3 = DO low digital output low
4 = DO high digital output high
Default:0
For example: AT+DM0=1 set the IO1 Analog to Digital Converter

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3.4.2.24.2 Set IO pin data acquisition time interval : AT+DTn, (n :0~4)

Form Command Return

Set AT+DTn=<number 0K
strings> ERROR
Query AT+DTn? +DTn: number strings
OK
Parameter description :
number string Range: 0～65535 seconds，set the report time interval
0,not report
Default:0
Attention : 1.Only take effect in IO pin ADC and DI mode.
2.The collected data will send to the trans address node.
For example : in AT command mode
+NVn:<state>,<node address>,<pin>,<value>
3. ADC value converte voltage or electric current value formula
voltage： （ADC value）*3.3*20.16/(2047*12.1) (V)
electric current： （ADC value）*3.3*1000/(2047*150) （mA）
Description:
IO model, logic 0 voltage is 0 ~ 0.5 V, logic 1 voltage is 2.5 ~ 3.3 V, all IO only 4 mA
driver ability.
ADC model, ADC acquisition internal reference voltage is 3.3 V, voltage acquisition
partial pressure resistance were: 8.06 k Ω, 12.1 k Ω; Current acquisition resistance is: 2
150 Ω; An acquisition time is: 150 uS.
4.4.2.24.3 Query IO pin value : AT+DVn, (n :0~4)
Form Command Return

Query AT+DVn? +DVn: number string

OK

Description :
Get local IO pin value (ADC or GPIO)

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4.4.2.24.4 Query the net node IO pin value: AT+NVn, (n :0~4)

Form Command Return

Query AT+NVn=<node SRSP: OK

address> AREQ
+NVn:<state>,<node
address>,<pin>,<value>
SRSP: ERROR
Parameter description :
Node Address : the required node address

3.4.2.24.5 Set remote node IO pin value : AT+NSn, (n :0~4)

Form Command Return

Set AT+NSn=<node SRSP: OK

address>,<configure AREQ
value> +NVn:<state>,<node
address>,<pin>,<state>
SRSP: ERROR
Parameter description :
State : the first is the command execute state, the second is the command set state.
Node Address : the required node address
Configure value : 0 = low level , 1 = high level
Attention : Wireless set the node IO pin value, only take effect on digital IO output
mode.

3.4.2.25 Set the End Device sleep mode:AT+SLE

Form Command Return

Set AT+SLE=<Number 0K
String> ERROR
Query AT+SLE? +SLE: Number String
OK
Parameter description :
number string ： 0 = no sleep
1 = timer sleep
2 = deep sleep

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Default: 0

3.4.2.26 Set the End Device sleep time:AT+STC

Form Command Return

Set AT+STC=<number 0K
strings> ERROR
Query AT+STC? +STC: number strings
OK
Parameter description :
number string Range: 0～65535 seconds，when AT+SLE =1, set the sleep time
Default:0
Default operation：Report Pin IO5 Value.

3.4.2.27 Set the Data Interval:AT+ITV

Form Command Return

Set AT+ITV=<number 0K
strings> ERROR
Query AT+ ITV? + ITV: number strings
OK
Parameter description :
number string Range: 6-1980 ms
Default:20

3.4.2.28 Other execute command

Command Return Description

AT+SAV OK Save parameters

AT+ESC OK Escape AT command

mode
Then enter transparent
mode
AT+API OK Enter API mode

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AT+FAC OK Factory

AT+SRS OK Restart

3.4.3 API mode

API operation requires that communication with the module be done through a
structured interface (data is communicated in frames in a defined order). The API
specifies how
commands, command responses and module status messages are sent and received
from the
module using a UART Data Frame.

To enter API mode :

 In the transparent mode，send the 3-character command sequence“= = =”twice
through serial port.
 In the AT command mode，send “AT+API<CR><LF>” through serial port.

The UART data frame structure is defined as follows:

SOF Length Command Frame data Frame
check
sequence
1 Byte 1 Byte 2 Bytes xx Bytes (xx<250) 1 Byte
SOF (Start of Frame): This is a one byte field with value equal to 0xFE that defines the
start of each general serial packet.
Length : 1 byte length of the actual data.
Command : 2 byte command Id.
Frame data : the data ranging from 0-250 bytes.
FCS (Frame Check Sequence):
This is a one byte field that is used to ensure packet integrity. This field is computed as an
XOR of all the bytes in the message starting with LEN field and through the last byte of data. The
following is a sample code FCS calculation:
unsigned char calcFCS(unsigned char *pMsg, unsigned char len)
{
unsigned char result = 0;
while (len--)
{
result ^= *pMsg++;
}
return result;
}

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Attention : The data content should be send with little-endian, the lowest byte come first.

3.4.3.1 data send command

SREQ:
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 06 The length of data
Command Send 2 24 5F Fixed to 24 5F
Data Destination 2 00 00 Destination node
address
Content <80 41 41 41 41 The content to be send
FCS 1 7D Frame check
sequence
SRSP:
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 01 The length of data
Command Send 2 64 5F Fixed to 64 5F
Data State 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error

FCS 1 3A Frame check sequence

AREQ:
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 03 The length of data
Command Send 2 44 80 Fixed to 44 80
Data State 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error
2 0B 00 Fixed to 0B 00
FCS 1 CC Frame check sequence

3.4.3.2 data recive command

AREQ
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 06 The length of data
Command Recive 2 44 5F Fixed to 24 5F
Data Source 2 10 0E The sender node
address（little-endian）
Content <80 41 41 41 41 The content to be
recived

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FCS 1 03 Frame check sequence

3.4.3.3 Set the node current operating mode

SREQ :
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 01 The length of data
Command Set 2 21 2A Fixed to 21 2A
Data Mode 1 00 00 = transparent mode
01 = AT command
mode
02 = API mode
FCS 1 0A Frame check sequence
SRSP
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 01 The length of data
Command Set 2 61 2A Fixed to 61 2A
Data State 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error
FCS 1 4A Frame check sequence

3.4.3.4 OTA IO pin data acquisition

SREQ
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 04 The length of data
Command Send 2 24 5E Fixed to 24 5E
Data Destination 2 10 0E Destination node
address
Read 1 00 Fixed to 00
command
IO pin address 1 02 IO pin address(00 - 02)
FCS 1 62 Frame check
sequence
SRSP
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 01 The length of data
Command Send 2 64 5E Fixed to 64 5E
Data State 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error

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FCS 1 3B Frame check sequence
AREQ:
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 06 The length of data
Command send 2 44 5E Fixed to 44 5E
Data State 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error
Destination 2 10 0E Destination node
address
IO pin address 1 02 IO pin addres
Pin value n 00 00 Attention : it shows
little-endian,such as 12
34,equale to 0x3412
FCS 1 00 Frame check sequence

3.4.3.5 OTA Set remote node IO pin value

Attention : IO pin is set digital output mode.
SREQ:
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 06 The length of data
Command Send 2 24 60 Fixed to 24 60
Data Destination 2 10 0E Destination node
address
Write 1 01 Fixed to 01
IO pin address 1 02 IO pin address(00 - 02)
Pin value 1 01 00 Attention : it shows
little-endian,such as 01
00,equale to 0x0001
FCS 1 5E Frame check sequence
SRSP
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 01 The length of data
Command Send 2 64 60 Fixed to 64 60
Data State 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error
FCS 1 05 Frame check sequence
AREQ:
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 05 The length of data

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Command Send 2 44 60 Fixed to 44 60
Data Send state 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error
Destination 2 10 0E Destination node
address
IO pin address 1 02 IO pin address(00 - 02)
Set state 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error
FCS 1 3D Frame check
sequence

3.4.3.6 OTA Query MAC address

SREQ
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 03 The length of data
Command Send 2 24 5D Fixed to 24 5D
Data Destination 2 10 0E Destination node
address
Query 1 02 Fixed to 02
command
FCS 1 66 Frame check
sequence
SRSP
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 01 The length of data
Command Send 2 64 5D Fixed to 64 5D
Data State 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error
FCS 1 38 Frame check sequence
AREQ:
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 0C The length of data
Command Send 2 44 5D Fixed to 44 5D
Data State 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error
Destination 2 10 0E Destination node address
MAC 8 8B D9 D1 Low byte come first
address 01
00 4B 12 00
Node type 1 01 00=coordinator

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01=router
02=end device
FCS 1 D1 Frame check sequence

3.4.3.7 OTA Query node address

SREQ
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 09 The length of data
Command Send 2 24 5C Fixed to 24 5C
Data Query 1 03 Fixed to 03
command
MAC address 8 8B D9 D1 01 Low byte come first
00 4B 12 00
FCS 1 A9 Frame check
sequence
SRSP:
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 01 The length of data
Command Send 2 64 5C Fixed to 64 5C
Data State 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error
FCS 1 39 Frame check sequence
AREQ:
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 0C The length of data
Command Send 2 44 5D Fixed to 44 5D
Data State 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error
Destination 2 10 0E Destination node address
MAC 8 8B D9 D1 Low byte come first
address 01
00 4B 12 00
Node type 1 01 00=coordinator
01=router
02=end device
FCS 1 D1 Frame check sequence

3.4.3.8 OTA Query all node address and MAC address

SREQ:

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Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 01 The length of data
Command Send 2 24 5B Fixed to 24 5B
Data Query 1 01 Fixed to 01
command
FCS 1 7F Frame check
sequence
SRSP:
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 01 The length of data
Command Send 2 64 5B Fixed to 64 5B
Data State 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error
FCS 1 3E Frame check sequence
AREQ:
Fields Sub field Offset Example Description
SOF 1 FE 0xFE
Length 1 0C The length of data
Command Send 2 44 5D Fixed to 44 5D
Data State 1 00 00 = success,
Others = error
Destination 2 10 0E Destination node address
MAC 8 8B D9 D1 Low byte come first
address 01
00 4B 12
00
Node type 1 01 00=coordinator
01=router
02=end device
FCS 1 D1 Frame check sequence

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