User Manual

4.2 Software Setup
Install the Evaluation test tool using the self extracting setup program and
execute the FreeStarTT.exe to start the program.
Before communication with the module is possible it is necessary to initialize
the serial port. Pull down the “Settings” menu and click the
“Communications” entry. The screen shown in Figure 4-2 will appear.
Figure 4–2. Communication Setup Screen under “Settings” Pull Down Menu
Determine serial port in use and select “OK”. Next click the “Get Version”
button on the bottom of the test tool to verify communication with the device.
If the version does not appear verify correct COM port and select “OK” and
verify communication successful.
If communication is still unsuccessful with the FreeStar module restart test
tool and perform steps outlined above.
4.2.1 Main Section of Test Tool (Upper left portion of the Test Tool as shown
in Fig 4-1)
RF Data
• Data - Text box to allow user to transmit desired messages to other
modules or view messages from another module.
• Ascii/Hex (Radio Buttons) – Gives user ability to view or enter
messages in Hex or Ascii format
• Show Received (Check Box) – If checked the RF Data text box
displays received data in selected format.
• Addressing Mode – Selects whether messages are sent to a long or
short address.
• Repeat Delay – Allows user to adjust time between sending
repeated messages
Reset Transceiver (command button)
• Performs a software reset of the microcontroller.
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