RF Solutions KAPPA-M868 RF Transceiver Module 868 MHz, 2.4 → 3.6V
- RS Stock No. 111-0159
- Mfr. Part No. KAPPA-M868
- Manufacturer RF Solutions
KAPPA-M868 Radio Modem Module
The KAPPA-M868 module is a sub-1GHz RF transceiver with a UART serial interface. It is designed to implement a basic bi-directional wireless serial data link with hardware handshaking. It may also be set up for One to Many/Broadcast or Many to One operation.
• RF Carrier Frequency: 868.4 to 869.8MHz ISM Band with 5 channels
• RF Power Output: up to +13dBm
• Modulation: FSK
• Receiver Sensitivity: -121dBm @ 9600bps
• Range: up to 1000m (line of sight)
• Packet handler with CRC checking and auto-acknowledge/resend
• Programmable Unique System Identifier
• OTA Data Rate: up to 57.6kbps
• Host communication: serial UART with RTS/CTS flow control
• Connector for RF Activity LED
• Power supply: +2.4 to +3.6Vdc
• Operating temperature range: -40 to +85°C
• Dimensions: 31.5 x 11 x 2.5mm
• Applications: Wired link replacement, Meter reading, EPOS, Long-range communication for the Internet-of-Things (IoT)
RS Product Codes
• 111-0159 KAPPA-M868 SIL format
• 111-0160 KAPPA-M868-SO SMT format
Note
The KAPPA modem module is fully-compatible with RF Solutions' ZULU series of modules.
Approvals
EN300-220
Wireless Modules - RF Solutions
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Module Type | Transceiver |
| Supported Frequency Bands | 868 MHz |
| Modulation Technique | FM |
| Maximum RF Data Rate | 57.6kbit/s |
| Maximum Output Power | +13dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -102dBm |
| Supported Bus Interfaces | RS232 |
| Supply Voltage | 2.4 → 3.6V |
| Dimensions | 31.5 x 11 x 2.5mm |
| Height | 2.5mm |
| Length | 31.5mm |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +85°C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40°C |
| Width | 11mm |
