Circuit Design Inc. CDP02ER457 사용자 설명서

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OG_CDP-02E-R-457M_v11e                                                                                            Circuit Design, Inc.
 
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ANTENNAS 
 
The most important factors for safe data transmission are a good antenna and RF grounding, both for the 
transmitter and the receiver. Without an antenna it is impossible to transmit data over a long distance. 
The standard antenna is a Lambda/4 wire protected by a plastic cover.  
The receiver has a simple antenna input pin. Any suitable UHF antenna can be connected to it. 
The easiest way to connect an antenna to the CDP-RX-02E-R is to solder a 17 cm wire directly to the antenna 
input. A 50 Ohm coaxial cable can be used to extend the distance between the antenna and the receiver. The 
shielding of the antenna wire should be soldered to the case near the antenna input of the CDP-RX-02E-R. 
It is possible, but not recommended to connect the receiver module and the antenna by a connection on the 
PCB. This will decrease the receiver performance in most cases. 
To find the best method of installation for the transmitter and receiver, many things should be considered and 
tested. It is recommended that you read specialized literature on antennas and radiation characteristics to gain 
a better understanding of these fields. A detailed explanation cannot be given here. 
Notice: For CDP-TX-02E-R, use the antenna provided. Using other antennas may invalidate compliance 
with the regulatory standards.  
 
 
 
In most cases the following basic rules will help you. 
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Connect an antenna with 50 Ohm impedance for 457 MHz. 
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The easiest construction is a wire of approximately 17 cm. 
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Place the antenna vertically, straight up or down from the transmitter and receiver module. 
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Do not cover the antenna with metal parts. 
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The connection of the metal surface of the transmitter and receiver case to a larger metal part (ground 
plane) will increase radiation and reception efficiency. These metal parts should not be placed near the 
antenna. 
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The best range is achieved if the transmitter and receiver antenna are in direct line of sight. Any object in 
between the transmitter and receiver antenna, and metallic objects in particular, will decrease the range. 
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The transmission is influenced by reflections of the transmitter signal on metallic surfaces. By overlaying 
the direct and reflected signal with a 180 degree phase shift the signal can almost fade out. These 
reflections and fade-outs can result in data drop-outs in mobile applications. 
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The human body can have a similar effect as metal objects. Pocket transmitters should be held in your 
hand, held in a position away from the body and pointed in the direction of the receiver.