Radiocrafts Releases RC2300-ZNM ZigBee Network Module

Radiocrafts AS has expanded its product line with a ZigBee Network Module (ZNM) for use in ZigBee based mesh networks. The ZNM module offers the complete ZigBee network protocol in a small module with an easy to use API interface. By using the new ZNM module, ZigBee applications can be built with minimum effort, reducing time to market. The ZigBee is a standard for monitoring and control applications using low power radio networking. The wireless module is targeting applications like home, building and industrial automation, sensor networks, wireless security and alarm systems, automatic meter reading, remote control and telemetry, fleet and asset management. The module is designed for operation in the 2.45 GHz licence-free band for world-wide usage. The RC2300-ZNM module is a compact surface-mounted high performance module measuring only 12.7 x 25.4 x 2.5 mm including EMC shielding and integrated antenna. The ZigBee application runs in any external controller, communicating with the module by an easy-to-use API. With only 10 API calls, a complete application can be made. The new module supports all features of the ZigBee 2006 standard.



The RC2300-ZNM module is pre-certified for operation under the European, FCC and ARIB radio regulations for license-free use. It operates at 16 channels in the 2.45 GHz frequency band. When used with quarter-wave antennas a line-of-sight range of 250 meter can be achieved. Indoor range is typically 10 – 30 meter. A high power module with extended range will be available shortly. The module is designed for use in battery operated systems using sleep mode with less than 1 uA. OEM manufacturers, system integrators and application designers can now get a complete ZigBee solution in a small compact module form-factor that is easy to integrate into any product. Manufacturers without RF design knowledge can now easily add a fully compliant ZigBee solution to their space limited products, and significantly reduce time-to-market and development cost. The module, Demo Kits and PC development tools are available now.