Xthings Z-Wave Module Owner’s Manual

Xthings Z-Wave Module

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This module is designed based on the Z-WAVE communication protocol, featuring stable wireless communication capabilities and a rich configuration of hardware interfaces. It is suitable for various wireless communication scenarios such as smart home control and IoT data transmission. The product’s hardware design strictly adheres to relevant electrical standards and electromagnetic compatibility requirements, meeting the technical specifications of the FCC for wireless devices and providing reliable support for end products to enter the North American market in compliance with regulations.

Lingkup Aplikasi
This specification sheet defines in detail the key indicators of the module, including electrical characteristics, radio frequency parameters, hardware interfaces, mechanical structure, and environmental adaptability. It serves as a core technical basis for module R&D, production, testing, and FCC certification application, while providing comprehensive technical references for end manufacturers’ product integration.

Referenced Standards and Specifications

• FCC Part 15: Federal Communications Commission “Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards for Radio Frequency Devices”
•  Z-Wave Alliance Specification: Z-Wave Alliance Wireless Communication Protocol Specification
• IEC 61000: General Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• ASTM D4169: Performance Testing Standards for Transport Packages

Core Electrical Parameters

Parameter catu daya

Jinis catu daya	Voltage Rentang	Nilai has	Katerangan
VMCU	3.0V-3.6V	3.3V	Microcontroller Power Supply

VDCDC	5.0V-12.0V	9.0V	DC Conversion Power Supply
PAVDD	3.0V-3.6V	3.3V	Power Supply for RF Power Amppangagung

 Power Consumption Parameters

Modeu Operasi	Power Supply Voltage	Konsumsi Daya has	Konsumsi Daya Maksimum
Normal Communication Mode	VMCU=3.3V, VDCDC=9.0V	150mA	200mA
Modeu sayaga	VMCU=3.3V	10mA	15mA
Mode Saré	VMCU=3.3V	1mA	3mA

Key Component Parameters

ID komponén	Tipe	Spésifikasi Parameter	Fungsi
C203	Kapasitor	100nF	Filter Capacitor
C205	Kapasitor	10μF	Power Supply Filter and Energy Storage
C117.2	Kapasitor	4.7μF	Power Supply Filter for RF Circuit
R210	Résistor	0Ω	Circuit Conduction Jumper
R211	Résistor	NC (Teu Nyambung)	Reserved Debugging Resistor

U2

Sirkuit terpadu

With Pins DVDD, VREGVDD, VREGVSS

Core Control Chip

Radio Frequency Characteristics (Compliant with FCC Part 15)

Rentang Frékuénsi Operasi

• Primary Operating Frequency Band: 908.42 MHz (compliant with Z-WAVE North American frequency standards, covering the core communication band for smart home IoT devices)
• Center Frequency: 908.42 MHz (default working frequency, supports dynamic adjustment within the primary band)
• Frequency Tolerance: ±0.01% (ensures stable communication and avoids interference with adjacent frequency bands)

Parameter transmisi

Indikator Transmisi	Sarat spésifikasi	Kaayaan Test
Daya Kaluaran	≤1mW (0dBm EIRP)	Normal operating mode, frequency band 908.42 MHz
Modeu modulasi	FSK (Konci Pergeseran Frékuénsi)	In accordance with Z- WAVE protocol modulation specifications, using Gaussian filtered FSK
Émisi palsu	Meets FCC Part 15.209 Requirements	≤-41.3dBm/100kHz in 30MHz-1GHz band; ≤- 54dBm/1MHz in bands above 1GHz (tested across the entire operating frequency range)

Reception Parameters

Indikator panarimaan	Sarat spésifikasi	Kaayaan Test
Sensitipitas	≤-92dBm	Data rate 100kbps, bit error rate ≤0.1%, tested at 908.42 MHz (Frékuénsi)

Konfigurasi anteneu

• Antenna Type: SUBG_ANT/SUBG_ANT1 External Antenna Interface (optimized for the 908.42 MHz band to ensure optimal signal transmission/reception efficiency)
• Antenna Impedance: 50Ω (matched with the module’s RF circuit to minimize signal reflection within the operating frequency range)
•  Interface Form: Reserved PAD1-PAD11 Antenna Pads (see Hardware Interface section for specific pad definitions, designed to support antenna installation suitable for the operating frequency band)

Hardware Interface Harti

Leuwihview of Pin Configuration
The core pins of the module include power supply, communication, control, reset, and antenna interfaces. Key pins adopt a dual-channel redundancy design (marked in XX XX format) to improve signal stability and anti-interference capability. The specific pin distribution is as follows:

• Power Supply Pins: VMCU, VDCDC, PAVDD, VREGVDD, VREGVSS
• Communication Pins: TX, RX, CTS, RTS (corresponding to PA00, PA08, PA09, PA10 pins)
• I/O Control Pins: PB00, PB01, PB02, PB03, PD02, PD03, PD04, PD05, PC00, PC05, PC06, PC07, PC08, PC09, PA01-PA07
• Reset Pin: RESET-N (dual-channel redundancy)
• Antenna Pins: SUBG_ANT, SUBG_ANT1 (dual-antenna interface)
• Test Points: TP10, TP11, TP1, TP2
• Reserved Pads: PAD1-PAD11

Detailed Description of Key Interfaces

Tipe panganteur	ID pin	Pedaran fungsi	Karakteristik listrik
UART Komunikasi	TX (PA00)	Pangiriman Data	Push-pull output, VOH≥3.0V, VOL≤0.3V
	RX (PA00)	Panarimaan Data	Schmitt input, input voltage range 0-VMCU
	CTS (PA08)	Hapus pikeun Ngirim	Input, active low
	RTS (PA09)	Pamundut Kirim	Output, active low
Power Supply Interface	VMCU	Catu Daya Utama	Input ayeuna ≥500mA, ripple ≤50mVp-p
	VDCDC	Input Daya DC	Input ayeuna ≥300mA
	PAVDD	RF Power Supply	Ripple ≤20mVp-p (ensures stable RF performance in the 908.42 MHz)

Antarbeungeut kontrol	PB00-PB03	General I/O Ports	Configurable as input/output, maximum sink current 20mA
	PC00-PC09	Extended I/O Ports	Support interrupt trigger, PWM output
Reset Interface	RESET-N	Parangkat Reset	Low-level reset, reset time ≥10ms
Antarbeungeut anteneu	SUBG_ANT/SUB G_ANT1	Transceiver sinyal nirkabel	50Ω impedance matching (optimized for 908.42 MHz), external antenna soldering recommended

Mechanical Structure and Packaging

Dimensi Fisik

• Length: [To be supplemented with specific value] mm
• Width: [To be supplemented with specific value] mm
• Thickness: [To be supplemented with specific value] mm (including component height)
• Mounting Holes: [Quantity] pieces, hole diameter [value] mm, hole spacing [value] mm

Packaging Form

• Packaging Type: Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Packaging
• Pin Pitch: [Value] mm (standard pad pitch)
• Weight: ≤[Value] g

Adaptasi Lingkungan

Lingkungan Operasi

• Operating Temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃ (ensures stable operation of RF circuits in the 908.42 MHz band under extreme temperatures)
• Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH (no condensation)
• Operating Air Pressure: 86kPa ~ 106kPa

Lingkungan Panyimpenan

• Suhu Panyimpenan: -55 ℃ ~ + 125 ℃
• Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 95% RH (no condensation)

Kamampuhan Anti Gangguan

• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection: Contact discharge ±8kV, air discharge±15kV (compliant with IEC 61000-4-2, protects RF components working in the 908.42 MHz band)
• Electromagnetic Radiation Immunity: Compliant with IEC 61000-4-3 Class 3 requirements
• Conducted Immunity: Compliant with IEC 61000-4-6 Class 3 requirements

FCC ID Certification-Related Requirements

Kasaluyuan éléktromagnétik (EMC)

• Radiated Emission: Compliant with FCC Part 15.203 requirements, radiation ≤40dBμV/m (3m test) in 30MHz-1GHz band (including the module’s 908.42 MHz operating band)
• Conducted Emission: Conducted emission at power port ≤48dBμV (30MHz-300MHz)
• Immunity indicators such as electrostatic discharge, surge, and electrical fast transient/burst comply with relevant limits in FCC Part 15 (tested with the module operating at 908.42 MHz)

Nyirian jeung Labeling

• The module surface shall be marked with FCC certification marks (FCC ID), product model, power supply parameters, and operating frequency (908.42 MHz)
• After integration into end products, the product manual shall indicate the module’s FCC ID, compliance statement, and operating frequency range to meet FCC transparency requirements

Métode Tés

Electrical Performance Testing

• Power Supply Testing: Use a programmable power supply to provide different voltages and test the module’s operating stability and power consumption
• Interface Testing: Verify UART interface communication rate and signal integrity using a signal generator and oscilloscope
• Reset Testing: Trigger the RESET-N pin to verify the module’s reset function and reset time

Radio Frequency Performance Testing

• Operating Frequency Verification: Use a frequency counter to measure the module’s actual working frequency across the 908.42 MHz, ensuring compliance with the declared frequency band and ±0.01% tolerance
• Output Power Testing: Use a spectrum analyzer to measure peak output power and power spectral density in the full operating frequency band (908.42 MHz)
• Spurious Emission Testing: Test spurious signal strength in 30MHz-1GHz and bands above 1GHz in accordance with FCC Part 15.209 requirements (with the module operating at key frequencies within its working band)
• Sensitivity Testing: Generate attenuated useful signals through a signal source
  (covering 908.42 MHz) and measure the minimum receivable signal strength using a bit error rate tester
• Antenna Performance Testing: Test antenna gain, radiation pattern, and voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR ≤2.0) in an anechoic chamber (optimized for the 908.42 MHz band)

Environmental Adaptability Testing

• High and Low Temperature Testing: Simulate -40℃~+85℃ environment in a constant temperature and humidity chamber to continuously test the module’s operating stability (monitoring frequency accuracy and signal quality within 908.42 MHz)
• Humidity Testing: Place the module in an environment of 40℃ and 90% RH for 1000 hours to test that the module’s electrical performance and RF characteristics (in the operating band) do not degrade
• Anti-Interference Testing: Conduct ESD, surge, and other immunity tests in accordance with IEC 61000 series standards (with the module working at its center frequency of 908.42 MHz)

Kualitas sareng Reliabilitas

•  Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): ≥50,000 hours (under 25℃ normal temperature operating environment, based on performance data in the 908.42 MHz band)
• Service Life: ≥10 years
• Production Process: Compliant with ISO 9001 quality system requirements, all components have passed RoHS certification (including RF components for the 908.42 MHz band)
• Packaging Standard: Adopt anti-static packaging, meeting ASTM D4169 transport testing requirements to prevent damage during transportation

Pernyataan sareng Bantahan

• All parameters listed in this specification sheet are results under typical test conditions (including the 908.42 MHz operating band). Actual tests may have slight deviations due to test environment, equipment accuracy, and other factors
• The module shall be used within the electrical, environmental, and frequency range (908.00 MHz – 916.00 MHz) specified in this specification sheet. Use beyond the specified range may cause module damage or performance degradation, and the manufacturer shall not be liable for such damages
• The company reserves the right to upgrade and optimize the module specifications (including minor adjustments to the operating frequency range, if necessary) without prior notice. The final technical parameters shall be subject to the actually delivered products.

Parentah integrasi pikeun pabrik produk host nurutkeun KDB 996369 D03 OEM Manual v01

Daptar aturan FCC lumaku

• FCC Bagian 15 Subbagian C 15.247 & 15.207 & 15.209
• 2.3 Kaayaan pamakéan operasional husus
• The module is a Z-Wave module with Z-Wave.
• Frékuénsi operasi: 908.42MHz
• Jumlah Saluran: 1
• Modulasi: FSK
• Tipe: FPC Antenna
• Gain: -0.39dBi Max.

The module can be used for mobile or portable applications with a maximum -0.39dBi antenna. The host manufacturer installing this module into their product must ensure that the final composite product complies with the FCC requirements by a technical assessment or evaluation to the FCC rules, including the transmitter operation. The host manufacturer has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.

prosedur modul kawates
Henteu tiasa dianggo. Modulna mangrupikeun modul Tunggal sareng saluyu sareng sarat FCC Bagian 15.212.

 Ngalacak desain anteneu
Henteu tiasa dianggo. modul nu boga anteneu sorangan, sarta teu perlu a host dicitak dewan microstrip ngambah anteneu jsb.

 Pertimbangan paparan RF
modul nu kudu dipasang dina parabot host sapertos nu sahanteuna 20cm dijaga antara anteneu jeung awak pamaké '; sarta lamun pernyataan paparan RF atawa perenah modul dirobah, lajeng produsén produk host diperlukeun pikeun tanggung jawab modul ngaliwatan parobahan dina FCC ID atawa aplikasi anyar. FCC ID modul teu bisa dipaké dina produk ahir. Dina kaayaan ieu, produsén host bakal tanggung jawab pikeun ngevaluasi deui produk ahir (kalebet pamancar) sareng kéngingkeun otorisasi FCC anu misah.

anteneu
Spésifikasi anteneu nyaéta kieu:

• Tipe: FPC Antenna
• Keuntungan: -0.39dBi

This device is intended only for host manufacturers under the following conditions: The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna; The module shall be only used with the internal antenna(s) that has been originally tested and certified with this module. The antenna must be either permanently attached or employ a ‘unique’ antenna coupler. As long as the conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the  host manufacturer is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, émisi alat digital, syarat periferal PC, jsb).

Labél sareng inpormasi patuh
Host product manufacturers need to provide a physical or e-label stating “Contains FCC ID: 2BKHH-Z-WAVE” with their finished product.

 Inpormasi ngeunaan modeu tés sareng syarat tés tambahan

• Frékuénsi operasi: 908.42MHz
• Jumlah Saluran: 1
• Modulasi: FSK

Host manufacturer must preform test of radiated & conducted emission and spurious emission, etc. according to the actual test modes for a stand-alone modular transmitter in a host, as well as for multiple simultaneously transmitting modules or other transmitters in a host product.

Ngan nalika sadaya hasil tés tina modeu tés saluyu sareng sarat FCC, produk ahirna tiasa dijual sacara sah.

Tés tambahan, Bagian 15 Bantahan Subpart B
Pemancar modular ngan ukur otorisasi FCC pikeun FCC Bagian 15 Subpart C 15.247 & 15.207 & 15.209 sareng yén produsén produk host tanggung jawab pikeun patuh kana aturan FCC anu sanés anu dilarapkeun ka host anu henteu katutupan ku hibah sertifikasi pamancar modular. Upami anu nampi hibah pasar produkna salaku patuh Bagian 15 Subbagian B (nalika éta ogé ngandung sirkuit digital-radiator anu teu dihaja), maka anu nampi hibah kedah masihan béwara anu nyatakeun yén produk host ahir masih meryogikeun tés patuh Bagian 15 Subbagian B sareng pamancar modular. dipasang.

Pernyataan Komisi Komunikasi Federal (FCC, AS)

Alat ieu geus diuji sarta kapanggih matuh ka wates pikeun alat digital Kelas B, nurutkeun Bagian 15 Aturan FCC. Watesan ieu dirarancang pikeun nyayogikeun panyalindungan anu wajar tina gangguan anu ngabahayakeun dina pamasangan padumukan. Alat ieu ngahasilkeun, ngagunakeun sareng tiasa mancarkeun énergi frekuensi radio sareng, upami henteu dipasang sareng dianggo saluyu sareng petunjuk, tiasa nyababkeun gangguan anu ngabahayakeun kana komunikasi radio. Nanging, teu aya jaminan yén gangguan moal lumangsung dina pamasangan khusus. Upami alat ieu nyababkeun gangguan anu ngabahayakeun kana panarimaan radio atanapi televisi, anu tiasa dipastikeun ku cara mareuman sareng ngaktipkeun alat, pangguna didorong nyobian ngabenerkeun gangguan ku salah sahiji ukuran ieu:

• Reorient atawa mindahkeun anteneu panarima.
• Ningkatkeun separation antara alat jeung panarima.
• Sambungkeun alat-alat kana stop kontak dina sirkuit béda ti nu disambungkeun ka panarima.
• Taroskeun ka dealer atanapi teknisi radio/TV anu berpengalaman pikeun pitulung.

Alat ieu saluyu sareng Bagian 15 Aturan FCC. Operasi tunduk kana dua kaayaan di handap ieu: (1) Alat ieu teu tiasa nyababkeun gangguan anu ngabahayakeun, sareng (2) alat ieu kedah nampi gangguan anu ditampi, kalebet gangguan anu tiasa nyababkeun operasi anu teu dipikahoyong.

FCC Awas:
Sagala parobahan atawa modifikasi teu dinyatakeun disatujuan ku pihak jawab minuhan bisa batal wewenang pamaké pikeun beroperasi alat ieu.

CATETAN PENTING

Peringatan co-lokasi:
Pamancar ieu henteu kedah ditempatkeun atanapi beroperasi babarengan sareng anteneu atanapi pamancar anu sanés.

parentah integrasi OEM:
Alat ieu ngan dimaksudkeun pikeun integrator OEM dina kaayaan ieu:
Modul pamancar moal tiasa dipasangkeun sareng pamancar atanapi anteneu sanés. Modul ieu ngan ukur dianggo sareng anteneu éksternal anu parantos diuji sareng disertipikasi ku modul ieu.
Salami kaayaan di luhur kacumponan, tés pamancar salajengna moal diperyogikeun. Tapi, integrator OEM tetep tanggung jawab pikeun nguji produk ahirna pikeun sarat patuh tambahan anu diperyogikeun sareng modul ieu dipasang (pikeun ex.ample, émisi alat digital, syarat periferal PC, jsb).

Validitas ngagunakeun sertifikasi modul:
Upami kaayaan ieu teu tiasa dicumponan (sapertos example konfigurasi laptop tangtu atawa ko-lokasi kalawan pamancar sejen), lajeng otorisasina FCC pikeun modul ieu dina kombinasi jeung parabot host henteu deui dianggap valid tur FCC ID modul teu bisa dipaké dina produk ahir. Dina kaayaan ieu, integrator OEM bakal tanggung jawab pikeun ngevaluasi deui produk ahir (kalebet pamancar) sareng kéngingkeun otorisasi FCC anu misah.

Labeling produk ahir:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: 2AFOS-WT5010-S1”.

Inpormasi anu kedah disimpen dina manual pangguna akhir:
OEM integrator kedah sadar henteu masihan inpormasi ka pangguna akhir ngeunaan cara masang atanapi ngahapus modul RF ieu dina manual pangguna produk akhir anu ngahijikeun modul ieu. Manual pamaké tungtung wajib ngawengku sakabéh informasi pangaturan / warning sakumaha ditémbongkeun dina manual ieu.

FAQ

• Q1: What are the primary power supply requirements for this Z-Wave module?
  A1: The module requires three power supplies: VMCU (3.0V-3.6V, typical 3.3V) for the microcontroller, VDCDC (5.0V-12.0V, typical 9.0V) for DC conversion, and PAVDD (3.0V-3.6V, typical 3.3V) for the RF power amplifier. Ensure ripple is within specified limits for stable operation.
• Q2: What is the operating frequency of this Z-Wave module?
  A2: The module operates at a frequency of 908.42 MHz, compliant with FCC Part 15 regulations.
• Q3: Does this module require an external antenna, or does it have an integrated one?
  A3: The module has its own antenna. However, for optimal performance, an external antenna connected to the SUBG_ANT/SUBG_ANT1 interface is recommended and should be soldered. This interface is optimized for 50Ω impedance matching.
• Q4: What FCC rules does this module comply with?
  A4: This module complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart C 15.247, 15.207, and 15.209. It is a single module and meets the requirements of FCC Part 15.212.
• Q5: Can I use the I/O pins for PWM output?
  A5: Yes, the extended I/O ports (PC00-PC09) support PWM output, as well as interrupt triggers. The general I/O ports (PB00-PB03) can be configured as input/output.
• Q6: What is the typical power consumption of the module in different operating modes?
  A6: In Normal Communication Mode, typical consumption is 150mA (max 200mA). In Standby Mode, it’s 10mA (max 15mA). In Sleep Mode, it’s 1mA (max 3mA).