Cherry Europe AFIS5001 Autarker Funkschalter - Evaluation-Kit User Manual 6442008 01 US Funkschalter CD

Cherry GmbH Autarker Funkschalter - Evaluation-Kit 6442008 01 US Funkschalter CD

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UserManual.pdf

Energy harvesting wireless switchEvaluation kit Comfort/EngineerOperating manual6442008-01 US, Dez 2012
2Safety guidelinesWARNING: Danger to life• Do not install this kit as part of a safety-relevant, life or health preserving facility.CAUTION: Damage to components of the evaluation kit due to electrical discharge• Observe the ESD protection.CAUTION: Damage due to liquid in the components of the evaluation kit• Prevent liquid from getting inside the components.• Do not use solvents such as benzine or alcohol, or scouring agent and scourers for cleaning.
3Contents1 Area of application.............................................. 4 1.1 Comfort evaluation kit...................................... 5 1.2 Engineer evaluation kit .................................... 62 Product description ............................................ 7 2.1 Wireless switch ................................................ 7 2.2 Generator model .............................................. 7 2.3 Receiver ............................................................ 8 2.4 Software............................................................ 8 2.5 Antennas........................................................... 9 2.6 CD...................................................................... 93 Installing the USB driver .................................. 104 Installing software ............................................ 115 Troubleshooting................................................ 136 Technical data................................................... 147 Engineer receiver interfaces ............................ 168 Declaration of conformity................................. 199 Disposal............................................................. 1910 Contact .............................................................. 1911 General user information ................................. 20
41 Area of applicationThe evaluation kits were designed to show you the main function and output of the energy harvesting wireless switch.The components provided are for testing purposes and not suitable for using in a serial product, con-tinuous operation or permanent connection to other units.
51.1 Comfort evaluation kit The Comfort evaluation kit receiver class 3 was developed for convenient operation in a compact design.As only a small antenna is fitted due to its compact design, the range is less than with an external antenna.The switch signals are displayed on the receiver stick with LEDs. You can also see the strength of the signals via software on a computer.ReceiverVolume modelWirelessswitchgenerator stick
61.2 Engineer evaluation kitThe engineer evaluation kit receiver class 2 is designed for optimum output and consists of several interfaces for the development environment. It may only be operated by those with electrical engineering expertise.To gain direct access to the interfaces, the receiver consists of a large circuit board without housing. Several antennas can be connected to the SMA WirelessswitchVolume generatorSMD antennaReceiver circuit boardUSB cableDipol antennamodel
7connection on the circuit board. See also: 7 "Engineer receiver interfaces".You can also see the strength of the signals via the software on a computer. These can be exported for measuring.2 Product description2.1 Wireless switchThe switch contains a generator which converts the mechanical energy of the probe into electrical energy. The energy supplies the wireless electronics and data is transmitted the with 868 MHz (Europe) or 915 MHz (US version).2.2 Generator modelTo show the small size of this part, the evaluation kit contains a functionless volume model of the generator.
82.3 ReceiverThe radio signal is received by the antenna. The electronics interpret the data and transmit the information to the hardware and software interfaces. The information is displayed via LEDs and the software. See also: 7 "Engineer receiver interfaces".2.4 SoftwareThe software on the computer displays the following data:You can save up to 10 000 data sets. The data can be deleted using the "Clear" button and saved as *.txt files using the "Export" button. The Name ValueTime stamp Incoming time of the signalUID Switch IDState Switch statusMessage Signal receivedCount Number of signals receivedSignal strength Signal strengths received in dBM and nW/pW
9communication with individual switches and the relay function can be deactivated.2.5 AntennasThe Engineer evaluation kit contains 2 exchange-able antennas:• SMD antenna circuit board with SMA connector• SMA dipole antenna2.6 CDThe CD contains demonstration software, CAD files with the dimensions and these operating instruc-tions.
103 Installing the USB driverSystem requirements: Windows XP, Vista or 7, USB 2.0 connection.1 Copy the "Cherry_EHS-RF_Software" folder from the CD onto your computer.2 Connect the receiver.•Comfort evaluation kit:Plug the receiver stick into the computer so that the components (LEDs) can be seen on the cir-cuit board. Use a USB hub or an extension cable if necessary.•Engineer evaluation kit:Connect the receiver circuit board to the com-puter using the USB cable provided.The yellow LED flashes on the receiver.The device driver installation prompts you to install the driver software. The drivers for 32- and 64-bit variants are located in the "Cherry_EHS-RF_Software/Driver" folder.3 Follow the instructions in the installation wiz-ard. If problems arise, you will find detailed video instructions on the CD.The yellow LED lights up on the receiver.
114 Press and hold down the button on the wireless switch.The green LED lights up.5 Release the button again on the wireless switch.The blue LED lights up.4 Installing softwareRequirement: The receiver is connected and the USB driver is installed (see 3 "Installing the USB driver"). The "Cherry_EHS-RF_Software" folder is on your computer.1 Link the "RadioMonitor.exe" file on your desktop for later access.2 Start the link to "RadioMonitor.exe".If "dotNET Framework V4" is not installed on your computer you will receive a message. Load "dotNET Framework V4" from the CD and install it.The "Set_Check_COM" window appears.3 Select the COM port of the receiver from the list. (This is usually the one with the highest number.)
124 Press the wireless switch.When you have selected the COM port of the receiver, the switch position is shown on the switch diagram.The "Next >" button is active.•If the button is not active:Repeat the procedure by selecting another COM port from the list until you have found the con-nection for the receiver.5 Click on the Next >button.The "RadioMonitor" window appears.6 Press the switch.The status of the switch is displayed by the switch diagram, the two round areas and the status display in the table. (Green = Status 0 = pressed. Blue = Status 1 = released.)
135 Troubleshooting•The yellow LED on the receiver is not flashing:– Use another USB port on the computer/laptop.•The reception is poor:– Remove any metal objects from the transmis-sion area.– Do not place transmitters and receivers directly on reflecting objects or walls.– Switch off any possible sources of radio interfer-ence, such as electrical appliances or machines.– Adjust the position of the antenna.– Shorten the distance between transmitter and receiver.– Do not keep pressing the switch in quick succes-sion.•The same switching status is received several times in a row (OO or 11):– Do not keep pressing the switch in quick succes-sion.
146 Technical dataName ValueStorage and operat-ing temperature0 °C ... +50 °CPermissible relative humidity10 ... 90 %, noncondensingSupply voltage receiver5.0 V/DC ±5 % SELVReceiver current consumptionMax. 100 mAReceiver connection to computerUSB 2.0, max. 3 m cableFrequency EU (AFIK-1xxx): 868 MHzUS (AFIK5xxx): 915 MHzModulation FMTransmission range Open field: typ. 300 m, in buildings: typ. 30 mTransmitter power levelAt antenna connection: 10 dBm,on the antenna: max 9 dBm
15Damping receiver SMD circuit board antenna: typ. 5 dBSMA dipole antenna: typ. 1 dBReceiver signal-to-noise ratioMin. 6 dBAnalog interfaces 0 ... 5 V (USB input volt-age), 10 bit resolution, max. output current 5 mA, short-circuit protectedDigital interfaces 5 V TTL, max. continuous current 5 mA, short-cir-cuit protectedName Value
167 Engineer receiver interfaces햳햴햵햶햷햸햹햺햻햲햽111
17No. Item Description*햲1 Analog 1: dimming2 Analog 4: signal strength dBm3 Digital 1: switch position4 Digital 2: weak signal5 Digital 3: interrupt for valid data6 COM 1: interrupt for invalid data햳Relay, 12 V/DC, 1 A1A2COM3B햴Buzzer, 4 kHz햵Jumper set: buzzer on햶1 Analog 2: dimming inverted2 Analog 3: reserved3 LED: LED status
18* You will find detailed comments on the CD.4 Digital 4: dimmer pulse width modu-lation (PWM)5 Digital 5: reserved6 Digital 6: reserved7 COM 2: interrupt for valid data (RF)8 Supply voltage (VCC)9 Earth (GND)10 Digital 7: ATA햷LED red햸Status LEDs: blue, yellow, green햹USB port햺Antenna connection SMA햻Reset button햽Internal programming interface for CHERRYNo. Item Description*
198 Declaration of conformityThese components are CE certified and comply with the EN 300-220 guidelines. They were made and tested for use in Europe and USA in accordance with the FCC Part 15.249 and 15B. Observe the local regulations before using in other countries.9 DisposalDispose of the used components of the evaluation kit at an official collection point for electronic waste or at your local dealer.10 ContactZF Friedrichshafen AGElectronic SystemsCherrystraße91275 Auerbach, GermanyInternet: www.cherryswitches.comE-mail: info@cherryswitches.com
2011 General user informationWe reserve the right to make technical modifica-tions which serve the development of our products. Improper use and storage can lead to faults and damage to the product.The warranty expires completely once unautho-rized modifications to the product have been car-ried out. Do not carry out any unauthorized repairs and do not open up the product. These instructions are only valid for the supplied product.The warranty for this product is for commercial customers for one year from date of purchase. Lia-bility for financial damages and defects is excluded.

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