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Julius Blum GmbH Industriestrasse 1 6973 Hoechst Austria www.blum.com SERVO-DRIVE RF Module 23.A00L83 Manual 1.0.2 Edition 30.08.2019 Authors Rashid Talib, Arendi Armin R. Elbs, Blum Copyright © Julius Blum GmbH

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 2 of 17 History Date Author Changes 30.08.2019 ELAR Version 1.0.2 -- Regulatory Information for Canada und USA added 28.08.2019 ELAR Version 1.0.1 -- Regulatory Information for Taiwan added 22.08.2019 ELAR Version 1.0 04.05.2018 TALRA 1st draft

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 3 of 17 Table of contents 1 Terms and definitions ........................................................................................................................ 4 2 References ........................................................................................................................................ 4 3 Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 4 4 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 5 4.1 Block diagram ........................................................................................................................... 5 4.2 Peripherals ................................................................................................................................ 5 4.3 Schematic ................................................................................................................................. 6 5 Mechanical ......................................................................................................................................... 7 5.1 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................... 7 5.2 Pinout ........................................................................................................................................ 8 5.3 Recommended PCB dimensions ............................................................................................. 10 6 Regulatory Approval.......................................................................................................................... 11 6.1 Module Photos.......................................................................................................................... 11 6.2 United States of America ......................................................................................................... 11 6.3 Canada .................................................................................................................................... 14 6.4 Europe ..................................................................................................................................... 15 6.5 Taiwan ..................................................................................................................................... 16

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 4 of 17 1 Terms and definitions BLE Bluetooth Low Energy dBm Power level in decibel, relative to 1mW dBc Power level in decibel, relative to carrier DTM Direct Test Mode VNA Vector Network Analyzer PER Packet Error Rate SoC System on Chip 2 References [1] nRF52832 Datasheet v1.4: http://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/pdf/nRF52832_PS_v1.4.pdf 3 Specifications • 2.4 GHz transceiver • Supporting BLE 4 and shock burst protocols • 3.3 V Supply Voltage • Fully automatic LDO and DC/DC regulator system • EMC Shielding • Antenna Supply • VDD, GND Control • nRESET, WKUP Communication Interface • UART: RX, TX (RTS, CTS) Debugging Interface • SWDIO, SWDCLK

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 5 of 17 4 Overview The Module is a compact 2.4GHz RF Module supporting BLE 4 and shock burst protocols. The module is designed to add RF functionalities to applications with limited space and requires no additional components. The Module is certified and easy to use, no RF knowledge is required. 4.1 Block diagram Image 1shows the relevant components on the module: ▪ nRF52832 SoC ▪ Voltage regulation ▪ SWD programming and debugging interface ▪ 32MHz crystal ▪ Filter and matching components ▪ Antenna ▪ Digital I/Os and analog inputs ▪ EMC shielding Shielding nRF52832 VDD LDO Cortex-M4 FPU GND 32MHz RAM SWD Flash Antenna Radio Peripherals BALUN Filter / matching I/O I/O I/O Image 1 Block diagram 4.2 Peripherals The following peripherals are available: ▪ Up to 14 digital I/Os ▪ Pin for external DC/DC configuration ▪ Up to 6 analog inputs ▪ SWD programming and debugging ▪ 1x NCF interface ▪ 1x UART ▪ Up to 3 4-channel PWM units ▪ 1x I2S ▪ Up to 3 SPI interfaces with master/slave ▪ Quadrature decoder configurations ▪ Connections for external 32kHz crystal ▪ Up to 2 I2C interfaces with master/slave ▪ Configurable Reset pin configurations

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 6 of 17 4.3 Schematic Image 2 Schematic

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 7 of 17 5 Mechanical 5.1 Dimensions Image 3 shows the dimensions of the module. Top View 15 9 (9 x 1mm) 7 (7 x 1mm) 1 6 (6 x 1mm) Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GND VDD GND DC 2.5 9 (6 x 1.5mm) SW GND DIO 10 SW GND GND CLK GND Top-View GND 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 GND 2.7 x 2 3 5 0.7 x 0.7 All dimensions in mm Right View (not to be scaled) Image 3 Module dimensions

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 8 of 17 5.2 Pinout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GND VDD GND DC SW GND DIO SW GND GND CLK GND Top-View GND 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 GND Image 4 Pinout Pin Function Type Remarks 1 P0.00 Digital I/O General purpose I/O XL1 RTS Analog input 32kHz crystal input1 (LFXO) 2 P0.01 Digital I/O General purpose I/O XL2 CTS Analog input 32kHz crystal input1 (LFXO) 3 P0.02 Digital I/O General purpose I/O AIN0 Analog input SAADC/COMP/LPCOMP input 4 P0.03 Digital I/O General purpose I/O AIN1 Analog input SAADC/COMP/LPCOMP input 5 P0.04 Digital I/O General purpose I/O AIN2 Analog input SAADC/COMP/LPCOMP input 6 P0.31 Digital I/O General purpose I/O AIN7 RX Analog input SAADC/COMP/LPCOMP input 7 P0.30 Digital I/O General purpose I/O AIN6 Analog input SAADC/COMP/LPCOMP input TX 8 P0.21 Digital I/O General purpose I/O nRESET nRESET Digital input Configurable as pin reset 9 P0.05 Digital I/O General purpose I/O AIN3 Analog input SAADC/COMP/LPCOMP input 10 P0.06 Digital I/O General purpose I/O

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 9 of 17 11 P0.07 Digital I/O General purpose I/O 12 P0.08 Digital I/O General purpose I/O WKUP 13 NFC1 NFC input NFC antenna connection1 P0.09 Digital I/O General purpose I/O 14 NFC2 NFC input NFC antenna connection1 P0.10 Digital I/O General purpose I/O GND GND GND Power Ground Pad VDD VDD Power Supply Pad VDD DCC DCC Power DC/DC regulator output. Connect to inductor when internal DC/DC regulator is used1, leave unconnected otherwise SWDIO SWDIO Digital I/O Serial wire debug I/O for debug and SWDIO Programming SWDCLK SWDCLK Digital input Serial wire debug clock input for debug and SWDCLK programming 1 See nRF52832 datasheet [2] for reference circuit and layout recommendations Table 1 Pin description

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 10 of 17 5.3 Recommended PCB dimensions PCB keep red area free from 15 copper and traces 9 (9 x 1mm) 7 (7 x 1mm) 1 6 (6 x 1mm) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GND VDD GND DC 2.5 9 (6 x 1.5mm) SW GND DIO min 20 10 SW GND GND CLK GND Top-View GND 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 GND 2.7 x 2 3 5 0.7 x 0.7 All dimensions in mm (not to be scaled) min 20 3.5 Image 5 Recommended PCB dimensions

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 11 of 17 6 Regulatory Approval The module has received regulatory approval for the following countries: • United States / FCC ID: W95-23A00L83 • Canada / ISED ID: 8352A-23A00L83 HVIN: 23.A00L83 • Europe/CE • Taiwan The integrated trace antenna of the module is of an optimized design an must not be modified. Host-design must strongly follow the recommendation found in chapter 5.3. The shielding is an integral part of the module. 6.1 Module Photos The following photos show the module from the bottom and the top and the module from the top without the shielding. 6.2 United States of America The module has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) CFR47 Telecommunications, Part 15 Subpart C “Intentional Radiators” single-modular approval in accordance with Part 15.212 Modular Transmitter approval. Single-modular transmitter approval is defined as a complete RF

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 12 of 17 transmission sub-assembly, designed to be incorporated into another device, that must demonstrate compliance with FCC rules and policies independent of any host. A transmitter with a modular grant can be installed in different end-use products (referred to as a host, host product, or host device) by the grantee or other equipment manufacturer, then the host product may not require additional testing or equipment authorization for the transmitter function provided by that specific module or limited module device. The user must comply with all of the instructions provided by the Grantee, which indicate installation and/or operating conditions necessary for compliance. The host product itself is required to comply with all other applicable FCC equipment authorizations regulations, requirements and equipment functions that are not associated with the transmitter module portion. For example, compliance must be demonstrated: to regulations for other transmitter components within a host product; to requirements for unintentional radiators (Part 15 Subpart B), such as digital devices, radio receivers, etc.; and to additional authorization requirements for the non-transmitter functions on the transmitter module (i.e., Verification, or Declaration of Conformity) as appropriate (e.g., Bluetooth transmitter modules may also contain digital logic functions). 6.2.1 Labeling and User Information requirements The module has been labeled with its own FCC ID number, and if the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the finished product into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording as follows: Contains RF Module FCC ID: W95-23A00L83 or Contains FCC ID: W95-23A00L83 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 13 of 17 A user’s manual for the product must include the following statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Additional information on labeling and user information requirements for Part 15 devices can be found in KDB Publication 784748, which is available at the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Laboratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB) https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm 6.2.2 RF Exposure All transmitters regulated by FCC must comply with RF exposure requirements. KDB 447498 General RF Exposure Guidance provides guidance in determining whether proposed or existing transmitting facilities, operations or devices comply with limits for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) fields adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). From the FCC Grant: Output power listed is conducted. This grant is valid only when the module is sold to OEM integrators and must be installed by the OEM or OEM integrators. This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific antenna(s) tested in this application for Certification and must not be

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 14 of 17 co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters within a host device, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. The installation of the transmitter must ensure that the antenna has a separation distance of at least 30 mm from all persons or compliance, and it must be demonstrated according to the FCC SAR procedures. 6.3 Canada The module has been certified for use in Canada under Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED, formerly Industry Canada) Radio Standards Procedure (RSP) RSP-100, Radio Standards Specification (RSS) RSS-Gen and RSS-247. Modular approval permits the installation of a module in a host device without the need to recertify the device. 6.3.1 Labeling and User Information requirements Labeling Requirements (from RSP-100, Issue 11, Section 3): The host product shall be properly labeled to identify the module within the host device. The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification label of a module shall be clearly visible at all times when installed in the host product, otherwise the host device must be labeled to display the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification number of the module, preceded by the word “Contains”, or similar word expressing the same meaning, as follows: Contains IC: 8352A-23A00L83 User Manual Notice for License-Exempt Radio Apparatus (from Section 8.4 RSS-Gen, Issue 4, November 2014): User manuals for license-exempt radio apparatus apparatus shall contain the following or equivalent notice in a conspicuous location in the user manual or alternatively on the device or both:

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 15 of 17 This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 6.3.2 RF Exposure All transmitters regulated by the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) must comply with RF exposure requirements listed in RSS-102 - Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compli- ance of Radio communication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands). This transmitter is restricted for use with a specific antenna tested in this application for certification, and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters, except in accordance with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada multi-transmitter guide- lines. The installation of the transmitter must ensure that the antenna has a separation distance of at least 30 mm from all persons or compliance must be demonstrated according to the ISED SAR procedures. 6.4 Europe The module is a Radio Equipment Directive (RED) assessed radio module that is CE marked and has been manufactured and tested with the intention of being integrated into a final product. The module has been tested to RED 2014/53/EU Essential Requirements for Health and Safety (Article (3.1(a)), Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) (Article 3.1(b)), and Radio (Article 3.2)

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 16 of 17 Note: To maintain conformance, the module shall be installed in accordance with the installation instructions in this data sheet and shall not be modified. When integrating a radio module into a completed product the integrator becomes the manufacturer of the final product and is therefore responsible for demonstrating compliance of the final product with the essential requirements against the RED. 6.4.1 Labeling and User Information requirements The label on the final product which contains the module must follow CE marking requirements. 6.5 Taiwan The module has received compliance approval in accordance with the Telecommunications Act. Customers seeking to use the compliance approval in their product must contact Julius Blum GmbH to obtain a Letter of Authority. Integration of this module into a final product does not require additional radio certification provided installation instructions are followed and no modifications of the module are allowed. 6.5.1 Labeling and User Information requirements For the module, due to limited module size, the NCC mark and ID are displayed in the data sheet and/or packaging and cannot be displayed on the module label. The user's manual must contain below warning (for RF device) in traditional Chinese: 注意 ! 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許 可， 公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或 變更原設計 之特性及功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及 干擾合法通信； 經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時 方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用 電波輻射性 電機設備之干擾。

Blum 23.A00L83 RF Module Manual 1.0.2 Page 17 of 17 When the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains Transmitter Module NCC ID: CCXXxxLPyyyZzW” or “Contains NCC ID: CCXXxxLPyyyZzW” or any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. – with one line


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