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SWRU234b

October 2012

CC1110 Mini Development Kit 868-915 MHz

Quick Start Guide

1 Kit Contents

2 x SmartRFCC1110-868 target boards

1 x CC Debugger

1 x 10- pin flat cable with 2x5 2.54 mm connector

1 x 10-pin flat cable with 2x5 1.27 mm connector

1 x Converter board 2.54 mm – 1.27 mm connector

1 x Mini USB cable

Batteries

CD with Evaluation Version of the IAR EW8051

Documentation

The hardware in this kit is FCC/IC certified and complies with ETSI/R&TTE over temperature from 0 to +35°C.

2 Running the Preprogrammed Link Test

2.1 Introduction

The CC1110 on the SmartRFCC1110 target

board is preprogrammed with a link test which

operates at 868.3 MHz, and uses GFSK

modulation and a bit rate of 2.4 kbps.

The link test runs a point-to-point communication

between a Slave and a Master node based on

the SimpliciTI 1.1.0 protocol.

First the Master and Slave nodes must be

configured as described in the following

sections. The two nodes will then establish a

link. When this link is established, the Master

starts to periodically send packets to the Slave.

Between each transmission, the Master goes to

receive mode and waits 250 ms for an

acknowledgement packet from the Slave. The

Slave node is in receive mode waiting for

packets from the Master. For each received

packet, the Slave automatically responds with

an acknowledgement packet.

2.2 Powering the boards

Place 2 AAA batteries in the battery holders

placed on the bottom side of each of the

SmartRFCC1110-868 boards. Place the jumper

on the power selection connector P1 between

pin 1 and pin 2 on each board.

Applying power to the SmartRFCC1110-868

starts the preprogrammed link test on the

CC1110 and the two LEDs on the board are on

for 1 s.

Warning! To minimize risk of personal

injury or property damage, never use

rechargeable batteries to power the board.

Do not leave the board powered when

unattended.

2.3 Configure the Master Node

Press the S1/MASTER button that is placed on

the left hand side of the board. When this

button is pushed, the two LEDs on this board

will blink rapidly. The Master now waits for a

Slave node to establish a link.

Note that the boards only respond to the first

button push. To reconfigure the board, the

board must be reset, see point 2.9 in this

manual.

2.4 Configure the Slave Node

On the other board, press the S2/SLAVE button

that is placed on the right side of the board.

When the button has been pushed, the two

LEDs on this board will blink very slowly until a

link with a Master node is established. Note that

establishing the link may finish in less than 1 s

depending on the environment.

It is important to keep distance (more than 1

meter) between the two nodes when they are

trying to establish the link to avoid saturation.

This is because full output power (12 dBm) is

used for this communication between the nodes.

2.5 The LEDs on the Master Node

LEDs

State

Both LEDs

blink rapidly

The Master is trying to

establish a link with a

Slave

Green LED

on for 0.5 s

The Master has

received an ACK to a

packet sent, link ok

Red LED on

for 0.5 s

The Master has not

received an ACK to the

last 3 packets sent

Red LED on

for 3 s

If the Master does not

receive ACKs from the

SLAVE in ~70 s, the

Master will stop to send

packets to save power.

Press S1/MASTER to

resume the link test

Red LED on

for 5 s

For test only:

When the link is

established, pressing

the S2/SLAVE button

turns the red LED on for

5 s

2.6 The LEDs on the Slave node

LEDs

State

Both LEDs

blink slowly

The Slave is trying to

establish a link with a

Master

Red LED on

continuously

The link between the

Slave and Master is

established and the

Slave is in RX waiting

for packets from the

Master

Green LED

on for 0.5 s

while red LED

continuously

The Slave has received

a packet from the

Master and sent an

ACK, link ok

Caution! The kit contains ESD

sensitive components. Handle

with care to prevent permanent

damage. To minimize risk of

injury, avoid touching

components during operation if

symbolized as hot.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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SWRU234b October 2012 CC1110 Mini Development Kit 868-915 MHz Quick Start Guide 1 Kit Contents 2 x SmartRFCC1110-868 target boards 1 x CC Debugger 1 x 10- pin flat cable with 2x5 2.54 mm connector 1 x 10-pin flat cable with 2x5 1.27 mm connector 1 x Converter board 2.54 mm – 1.27 mm connector 1 x Mini USB cable Batteries CD with Evaluation Version of the IAR EW8051 Documentation Caution! The kit contains ESD sensitive components. Handle with care to prevent permanent damage.
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SWRU234b October 2012 2.7 Antenna Performance 2.8 Range testing 2.9 Resetting the board The PCB antenna length on the SmartRFCC1110-868 is tuned for optimal performance with two AAA batteries present in the battery holder. As this antenna is directive, see DN024 www.ti.com/lit/swra227, it is important to place the two nodes so that the arrow in the silk print next to the antenna on both boards points upwards towards the sky for optimal performance.
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EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) ADDITIONAL TERMS Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed Evaluation Board/Kit/Module (EVM) under the following conditions: The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling of the goods. Further, the user indemnifies TI from all claims arising from the handling or use of the goods.
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FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices 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.
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【Important Notice for Users of this Product in Japan】】 This development kit is NOT certified as Confirming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan If you use this product in Japan, you are required by Radio Law of Japan to follow the instructions below with respect to this product: 1. 2. 3. Use this product in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification #173 issued by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on March 28, 2006, based on Sub-section 1.
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EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS For Feasibility Evaluation Only, in Laboratory/Development Environments. Unless otherwise indicated, this EVM is not a finished electrical equipment and not intended for consumer use.