Manual AMB2561 Version 1.1 AMBER wireless GmbH Phone +49.651.993.550 Email info@amber-wireless.de Internet www.amber-wireless.
Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Startup „Step-by-step“ ............................................................................................... 3 Using the USB-Stick with a terminal program .......................................................... 4 2.1 Example Terminal.exe ..................................................................................................... 4 Using the configuration software “ACC” ..................................................................
1 Startup „Step-by-step“ 1. Driver Installation The first step of the startup procedure of the USB Stick is to install the driver for the virtual COM Port. Therefor the installation zip archive for the USB IC, namely the FT231XQ, first has to be downloaded from the manufacturer website (FTDI [5]). Afterwards the extraction and installation according to the displayed guidelines takes place until the installation has successfully finished. 2.
The detailed description of the configuration possibilities, operating modes, commands, etc. can be found in the manual [1]. A “high” level on the DTR line holds the module in reset state. Some terminal programs automatically set the DTR line to “high” when opening the COM port, which prevents normal operation of the stick. The signal level on the DTR line has to be set to “low”.
Terminal program 3 Using the configuration software “ACC” The configuration software AMBER Config Center, ACC, is available for registered users [6]. The connection process is shown below: 1. Connect the USB-Stick to a free slot on your PC. 2. Determine the associated COM-Port in the device manager. 3. Start the ACC software and enter the correct COM-Port. 4. Click on “Connect”.
5. Push “reset” button. 6. Now the module settings may be read and edited. 4 Disconnecting the DTR-Signal If the reset functionality via the virtual COM port is not required or it causes problems with certain applications, then this connection can quite easily be removed. For this the housing of the USB-stick has to be opened first. Now the DTR signal can be removed by desoldering one resistor (see picture below: package 0402). The reset button on the stick is not affected by this procedure.
5 References [1] Download “AMB8420_AMB2520_MA” on http://amberwireless.de/files/amb8420_2520_ma.pdf (Stand 29.01.14) [2] Download “AMB8460 + AMB2560 Tools” http://amberwireless.de/files/amb2560_amb8460_tools.zip (Stand 29.01.14) [3] https://sites.google.com/site/terminalbpp/ [4] Download “AN02_COM-PORT_loeschen” on http://amber-wireless.de/files/an02_comport_loeschen.pdf (Stand 29.01.14) [5] Download on http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm (Date: 29.01.
6 Regulatory compliance information 6.1 Important notice The use of RF frequencies is limited by national regulations. The AMB2561(-1) has been designed to comply with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC of the European Union (EU). The AMB2561(-1) can be operated without notification and free of charge in the area of the European Union. However, according to the R&TTE directive, restrictions (e.g. in terms of duty cycle or maximum allowed RF power) may apply.
6.2 FCC statement FCC ID: R7TAMB2561 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. (FCC 15.19) Radio Frequency Interference (FCC 15.105) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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7 Important Information 7.1 Exclusion of Liability AMBER wireless GmbH presumes that the information in this document is correct at the time of publication. However, AMBER wireless GmbH reserves the right to modify technical specifications or functions of its products or discontinue the production of these products or the support of one of these products without any written announcement or notification to customers. The customer must make sure that the information used is valid.
