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Exegin Q58 802.15.4 SPI Module

OEM Manual

Version 0.9

No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in

the preparation of this manual, Exegin assumes no liability for errors or omissions contained herein or for any damages in

connection with the performance or use of this material.

This manual was written, illustrated, and produced using FrameMaker publishing software.

Rev:0.9

Made in Canada.

Exegin Technologies Limited

401 - 2071 Kingsway Avenue

Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 6N2

http://www.exegin.com/

P/N: 79-058-100

1. Contents

Documentation Conventions

1CONTENTS

This manual is written for hardware and software engineers designing a Q58 into a

microprocessor-based system. For the latest information on the Q58, please see the

Technical Support section of Exegin’s Web site:

http://www.exegin.com/

Documentation Conventions

The document conventions used in this manual and the appendices are as follows:

• The Courier font in boldface indicates commands that you type.

$ping exegin.com

• Regular Courier font indicates displayed results.

exegin.com is alive

• Example names, numbers, and commands are presented in bold.

To create an IP address for the Q58 using the TCP/IP arp command, do the

following...

• Variable values are shown in italics. Italics may also be used to add emphasis in

explanatory text.

ping ipname

ipname is alive

Please enter the ipname at the prompt.

Make sure you first contact...

2. Overview

Introduction

2OVERVIEW

This chapter describes the Q58’s architecture and special features. The topics included

are:

•Introduction on page 9

•Hardware Features on page 10

•Firmware Features on page 10

•Block Diagram on page 11

•Pinout on page 12

•Pin Assignments on page 13

•Electrical on page 15

•Design Notes on page 16

•JTAG Interface on page 15

Introduction

The Q58 802.15.4 SPI Module allows a microprocessor-based host with a SPI interface

to connect to two separate IEEE 802.15.4 networks. It is typically used in conjunction

with up to two instances of mesh networking processes that run on the host.

Figure 1 — Top View

2. Overview

Hardware Features

The Q58 hardware features include:

• Through-hole or socket mounted PCB

• Two Atmel ATmega128RFRR2 SoC radios on one SPI bus

• Two U.FL connectors for external antennas

• Flash memory to store firmware and user-configurable settings

Firmware Features

The Q58 firmware features include:

• Full Implementation of IEEE 802.15.4-2006 Media Access Control (MAC) and

Physical (PHY)

• Includes license for one instance of Exegin’s ZigBee PRO mesh networking stack

2. Overview

Block Diagram

Figure 2 — Block Diagram

Atmel

ATmega128RFR2

Microcontroller/Transceiver

32KHz

XTAL

16MHz

XTAL

Skyworks

SE2431L

2.4GHz Transceiver

IRQ

U.FL

[SPI]

NRST

Atmel

ATmega128RFR2

Microcontroller/Transceiver

32KHz

XTAL

16MHz

XTAL

Skyworks

SE2431L

2.4GHz Transceiver

IRQ

U.FL

[SPI]

NRST

MUX

[SPI]

CS1n

CS0n

RESETn

ID3/IRQ1

ID2/IRQ0

ID1/SLP1

ID0/SLP0

2. Overview

Pinout

Figure 3 — Pinout

2. Overview

Pin Assignments

Table 2 — Pin Assignments

Table 1 —

Pin Name Direction Description

1 CHG - Frame (Chassis) Ground

2 RSVD1 - Reserved, no connect

3 RSVD2 - Reserved, no connect

4 RSVD3 - Reserved, no connect

5 SPI_CS0n Input Chip Select, Radio 0, active low

6 SPI_SPCK Input SPI Clock

7 SPI_MOSI Input SPI Master Out Slave In

8 SPI_MISO Output SPI Master In Slave Out

9 VCC - Power Supply

10 GND - Ground

11 GND - Ground

12 VCC - Power Supply

13 SPI_CS1 Input Chip Select, Radio 1, active low

14 RESET Input Module reset, active low

15 ID0/SLP0 In/Out ID Bit 0 when RESET active. Sleep 0, active low output when

RESET inactive

16 ID1/SLP1 In/Out ID Bit 1 when RESET active. Sleep 1, active low output when

RESET inactive

17 ID2/IRQ0 In/Out ID Bit 2 when RESET active. IRQ0, active low interrupt when

RESET inactive

18 ID3/IRQ1 In/Out ID Bit 3when RESET active. IRQ1, active low interrupt when

RESET inactive

19 RSVD0 In/Out Reserved, no connect

20 CHG - Frame (Chassis) Ground

2. Overview

Mechanical

Figure 4 — Mechanical Drawings

Dimensions

Metric Width: 33.02 mm

Height: 7.72 mm (above mounting surface)

Length: 63.5 mm

2. Overview

Electrical

Imperial Width: 2.55"

Height: 1.925"

Length: 4.4"

Weight: 14g / 0.5 oz. (Device); 175 g or 6 oz.

Environmental

Operating: -40° C to 85° C

Storage: -40° C to 125° C

95% maximum humidity, non-condensing.

Electrical

Power

Voltage: 3.0 - 3.6 VDC

Current, Typical: 100 mA

Current, Maximum: 150 mA

JTAG Interface

Figure 5 — JTAG Interface

A JTAG interface allows customers to write and debug their own firmware. Contact

Exegin’s support department for more details.

2. Overview

Design Notes

Host The Q58 requires only a power supply and SPI bus connection to operate. Conditioning

circuitry prevents host power supply noise from adversely affecting radio performance.

Nevertheless, good design and layout practices will insure optimum performance. Keep

power and signal traces connected to the Q58 separated from noisy clocks and

fast-transition signals. Switching power supplies with switching frequencies above

500kHz are optimal. Power supply ripple should be 100mV or less. Connections to

power pins should be wider than signal pins and appropriate for the maximum current.

Antenna

Location Position approved antennas away from any ground planes or metal components.

3. Q58 Regulatory information

Radio Frequency Notifications

3Q58 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Introduction

RF modules like the Q58 are intended for original equipment manufacturers who wish

to add a wireless interface to their products without incurring the cost of regulatory

testing as an intentional radiator. To market products in different parts of the world,

OEMs must comply with rules established by different regulatory agencies as follows.

Radio Frequency Notifications

FCC

Notifications Q58 802.15.4 SPI Modules comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. To

fulfill FCC Certification requirements, the OEM must comply with the following

regulations:

1. The Q58 must be labelled 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

device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the

enclosed module.

2. Only the tested and approved antennas listed in Table ?? may be used with the

module.

OEM Labeling

Requirements WARNING: The OEM must ensure that FCC labeling requirements are met. This

includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure that displays

the contents shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1— FCC Labeling Requirement

Notices IMPORTANT: The Q58 is limited to OEM installation ONLY. The OEM integrator is

responsible for ensuring that the end-user has no manual instructions to remove or install

the Q58.

Contains FCC ID: VQ458Q3

Contains IC ID: 7162A-58Q3

The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (i) this device may not cause

harmful interference and (ii) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

3. Q58 Regulatory information

Radio Frequency Notifications

IMPORTANT: The Q58 has been certified by the FCC for use with other products

without any further certification (as per FCC section 2.1091). Modifications not

expressly approved by Exegin could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT: OEMs must test final product to comply with unintentional radiators

(FCC section 15.107 & 15.109) before declaring compliance of their final product to Part

15 of the FCC Rules.

IMPORTANT: The Q58 has been certified for remote and base radio applications. If the

Q58 is used in a portable device, where the antenna can be less than 20 cm from the

human body when the device is operational, the system integrator is responsible for

passing additional SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) testing based on FCC rules 2.1091

and FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields,

OET Bulletin and Supplement C. Testing results must be submitted to the FCC for

approval prior to selling the integrated unit.

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: Re-orient or relocate

the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and receiver,

Connect equipment and receiver to outlets on different circuits, or consult the dealer or

an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Antennas The antennas in Table 1 have been tested and approved for use:

RF Exposure The following must be included as a warning statement in OEM product manuals to alert

users to FCC RF exposure compliance.

WARNING: To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices,

a separation distance of 20 cm or more must be maintained between the antenna of this

device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer

than this distance is not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be

co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Table 1 — Tested and Approved Antennas

Manufacturer Part Number Type Gain

Tyco 2118059-1 PCB Trace, Adhesive Mount 4 dBi

3. Q58 Regulatory information

Radio Frequency Notifications

Industry Canada

Labeling

Requirements WARNING: The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that Industry

Canada labeling requirements are met. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside

of the final product enclosure that displays the contents shown in Figure ??. System

integrators must also ensure its product complies with Industry Canada’s ICES-003 &

FCC Part 15, Sub. B - Unintentional Radiators.

Approved

Antenna To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should

be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that

permitted for successful communication.

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below in Table 1, and

having a maximum gain of 4 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain

greater than 4 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna

impedance is 50 ohms.

ETSI

If the Q58 is incorporated into a product, the OEM must ensure compliance of the final

product to the European harmonized EMC and low-voltage/safety standards. A

Declaration of Conformity must be issued for each of these standards and kept on file as

described in Annex II of the R&TTE Directive.

Furthermore, the manufacturer must maintain a copy of the Q58 user manual

documentation and ensure the final product does not exceed the specified power ratings,

antenna specifications, and/or installation requirements as specified in the user manual.

If any of these specifications are exceeded in the final product, a submission must be

made to a notified body for compliance testing to all required standards.

Labeling Requirements

The ‘CE’ marking must be affixed to a visible location on the OEM product.

The CE mark shall consist of the initials “CE” as follows:

• If the CE marking is reduced or enlarged, the proportions given in the above

graduated drawing must be respected.

• The CE marking must have a height of at least 5 mm except where this is not

possible on account of the nature of the device

• The CE marking must be affixed visibly, legibly, and indelibly.

Restrictions Power Output: In Europe the Q58 must operate at or below a transmit power output of

10 dBm. To meet this requirement, customers can either adjust the transmit power of the

standard Q58 (P/N 98-058-012) or order the European version of the Q58 (P/N

98-058-014). European regulations also require an EIRP power maximum of ??.? dBm

(?? mW) for the Q58.

France: Outdoor use is limited to 10mW EIRP within the 2454-2483.5MHz band.

3. Q58 Regulatory information

Radio Frequency Notifications

Declarations of

Conformity Exegin does not list the entire set of standards that must be met for each country. Exegin

customers assume full responsibility for learning and meeting the required guidelines for

each country in their distribution market.

International

Belgique Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace

public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour

une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour une

utilisation publique à l'extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les

enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l'IBPT.

Canada 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.

France 2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz

respectivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation

intérieur). Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon

le départment. L'utilisation en extérieur est soumis à autorisation préalable et très

restreint. Vous pouvez contacter l'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications

(http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour de plus amples renseignements.

4. Getting Help

Help Methods Available

4GETTING HELP

This chapter identifies other sources of Help for installing and configuring your Q58

802.15.4 SPI Module and defines the repair procedure.

Help Methods Available

"Troubleshooting Tips" sections

Troubleshooting tips are listed at the end of each network configuration chapter. These

are the most commonly asked relevant questions. There are additional troubleshooting

tips in the appendices as well.

Web site

Exegin’s Web site, http://www.exegin.com/, contains information about the company

and its products. You will find a link to the Support page that contains the technical

bulletins and firmware and software histories and files.

Contacting Exegin

If you need technical assistance from Exegin, please have this information on hand:

• Q58 serial number found on the bottom of the 802.15.4 SPI Module.

• Description of your network environment and peripherals attached.

• Description of the problem.

Contact options

Email "support@exegin.com"

Call +1 604 468-2552 x637.

Note: Email queries will have the fastest response time.

4. Getting Help

Repair Procedure

Warranty description

Exegin Systems Ltd. warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and

material for one (1) year from the time of the original purchase date.

During this period, Exegin will repair or replace a defective product with a new or rebuilt

product at no extra charge except as stipulated below.

At no time shall Exegin’s liability exceed the replacement cost of the subject item.

All expressed and implied warranties for this product including all warranties of

Merchantability, Suitability, and Fitness for a particular application are limited to one (1)

year from the time of the original purchase date. In no event shall Exegin be liable for

Loss of Use, Loss of Profits or Revenues, or other Indirect, Incidental, or Consequential

Damages. This warranty does not imply the right to loaner or replacement units during

the time required to perform repairs.

This warranty does not cover any losses or damage caused by:

• shipping,

• improper installation, use, or maintenance,

• unauthorized repair, modification, alteration, or replacement of components,

• excessive environmental conditions including electrical power surges, temperature,

humidity, or any other irregularities,

• negligence or abuse.

Returning for repair

To obtain service under this warranty, you must first contact Exegin’s Technical Support

department to rule out configuration errors. A Support Technician will ensure the

problem is related to the hardware. If so, a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)

number will be given to you by the technician. The defective product should then be

returned to Exegin for repair.

Please use the following guidelines when shipping goods back for warranty claim:

• Package the product securely, in original packaging if possible, to prevent damage

during shipping.

• Indicate the RMA number clearly on the address label of the shipping carton.

• Include a copy of the invoice/receipt.

• You may use any courier company. However, we recommend using Federal Express

due to its lower charges for customs.

4. Getting Help

Repair Procedure

Note: Under a normal warranty repair, Exegin will only pay for the shipping charges

to return the Q58 to you.

If you ship from a country other than Canada, type (on any paper) a commercial invoice

containing the following information:

• your address

• Exegin’s address (as "consignee")

• country of origin of the product (i.e. Canada)

• number of packages in the shipment

• description of the product

• quantity

• total value of shipment (i.e. your total purchase price)

• reason for return (e.g. warranty repair)

• a declaration.

Canada Customs requires that this invoice accompany the returned product. For an

example, refer to Figure 1:

4. Getting Help

Repair Procedure

Figure 1—Sample Commercial Invoice

COMMERCIAL INVOICE from

Leslie Smith

ABC Corporation

1234 Western Parkway

Anycity, NC

USA, 27511

DATE OF EXPORT: 22/02/96

AIR WAYBILL NO: 123-12341234

CONSIGNEE:

Exegin Systems Ltd.

401- 2071 Kingsway Avenue

Port Coquitlam, B.C.

V3C 6N2, Canada

IMPORTER (if other than consignee)

same as consignee

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada

# OF TOTAL

PKGS DESCRIPTION QTY VALUE

1 Ethernet 802.15.4 SPI Module 1 100.00

REASON FOR RETURN: warranty repair

I declare all information contained in this invoice to be true and correct.

_______________ Leslie Smith 24/03/2002

SIGNATURE NAME DATE

5. Glossary

5GLOSSARY

ARP Address Resolution Protocol. Associates a selected IP address with

a network device’s Ethernet address.

BPS Bits per second.

Daemon A continuously running process that handles system-wide

functions such as print spooling.

Default router A network device that allows communication to and from external

subnets by forwarding any IP packets accordingly.

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Allows a network device to

discover its IP address dynamically upon bootup.

DNS Domain Name Server. Host providing responses to queries for a

given host name’s IP address.

EEPROM Electronically-Erasable, Programmable Read-Only Memory.

Preserves data after power is removed. Also known as Flash

memory.

Factory defaults 802.15.4 SPI Module settings shipped with the Q58.

Flash Permanent memory in a device. Stores firmware code and

configurable settings. Allows for upgrades without replacing

hardware inside the Q58.

FTP File Transfer Protocol. Used for transferring files from one TCP/IP

host to another and used in the upgrade process.

HTML HyperText Markup Language. Format used for documents

viewable on the World Wide Web.

HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol. Protocol used for the delivery of

web pages.

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Ifnum Interface Number. Represents the network interface. This will be

"1" for an Ethernet network.

Netmask see subnet mask.

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer.

PAN Personal Area Network. A wireless network made up of ZigBee

wireless devices communicating under control of a ZigBee

Coordinator device.

PDF Portable Document Format. Encodes different types of documents

enabling them to be read across multiple platforms.

Ping A program used to test reachability of destinations by sending them

an ICMP echo request and waiting for a reply. It is a standard

command to test a TCP/IP connection. (e.g. "ping

192.168.11.9")

5. Glossary

RAM Random Access Memory. Volatile memory within the Q58 that

contains current/working settings. Settings are lost once the power

is removed.

RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol. Allows a network device to

discover its IP address dynamically upon bootup. The IP address

does not need to be stored within the device permanently.

RF Radio Frequency. A radio signal that propagates through the

environment via electromagnetic radiation.

Router A device that forwards IP packets to their destination. Also called a

gateway. See Default Router.

Serial number Number found on the bottom of the Q58. Each Q58 is assigned a

unique serial number.

SoC System on a Chip. A microprocessor with integrated flash and

RAM memory.

Socket TCP connection between two hosts consisting of a source and

destination TCP port number at each end.

Subnet mask A binary value used to divide IP networks into smaller

subnetworks or subnets. This mask is used to help determine

whether IP packets need to be forwarded on to other subnets.

Tar UNIX command for archiving data onto a permanent storage

medium.

TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Suite of

protocols that act as the base protocol for the Internet.

TCP port A logical connection point in the software of a TCP host or device.

When two IP devices talk, they establish a socket which consists of

a source and destination TCP port number on both ends.

Telnet Command and protocol to establish a terminal connection between

two hosts on an IP network.

ZigBee A set of electrical and protocol standards defining a means by

which low-cost control devices may communicate over low-power

wireless links within a building. Defined and maintained by the

ZigBee Alliance. More information may be obtained from the

Alliance’s web site: http://www.zigbee.org/

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