System Level Solutions PI0NL02000100 Nebulae Module V2 User Manual
System Level Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. Nebulae Module V2
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Version Date Description
1.4 June 2018 •Update Table 1.1 in Chapter 1
•Added Annexure A: FCC Statement and
Annexure B: Module Statement
1.3 April 2018 •Update Figure 1.1 and Table 1.1 in
Chapter 1
1.2 November 2017 •Updated Table 1.1 in Chapter 1
•Updated Table 2.1 in Chapter 2
1.1 October 2017 Update Figure 1.1 and 1.2 in Chapter 1
1.0 March 2017 First publication
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Contents
About this Manual.............................................................................................................. iii
Revision History ......................................................................................................................................iii
How to Find Information .........................................................................................................................iii
How to Contact SLS ................................................................................................................................iii
Typographic Conventions ........................................................................................................................iv
1. Overview .................................................................................................................................... 1
General Description .................................................................................................................................. 1
Benefits .....................................................................................................................................................1
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................3
2. Pin-Out Information .................................................................................................................. 6
3. Package Information................................................................................................................. 8
Annexure A: FCC Statement .......................................................................................................... 9
Annexure B: Module Statement .................................................................................................. 11
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1. Overview
General
Description
The Nebulae Module V2 provides a means for any electronic device to
implement low cost wireless connectivity. This module inter operates with
either Zigbee or 6LoWPAN devices depending on the programmed stack.
Nebulae Module V2 is ideal for applications in the energy and controls
markets where manufacturing efficiencies are critical.
The Nebulae Module V2, built around the NXP JN5169 SoC (system on a
chip) radio IC, integrates an 802.15.4 radio along with a powerful
programmable 32-bit RISC CPU. The architecture isolates the wireless
software without sacrificing RF performance or security for applications.
Quickly and efficiently create customized applications with the Nebulae
Module V2.
Benefits The main benefits of the Nebulae Module V2 are:
Customizable Zigbee and 6LoWPAN applications with a programmable
CPU
A rich set of hardware peripherals such as GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, ADC,
and PWM
A great choice for battery oriented applications with various sleep modes
•Sleep with IO wake up
•RAM Retention
•Low Power mode
•Deep Sleep mode
Provides an OTA (Over the Air) Firmware update mechanism
Supports Mesh networking for both Zigbee and 6LoWPAN
Supports deployment of a dense network with 6LoWPAN
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Overview
Figure 1-2. Nebulae Module V2 Application Example
Specifications Table 1-1 describes specifications of the Nebulae Module V2.
Table 1-1. Nebulae Module V2 Specifications
Performance
Data Rate Up to 250Kbps
Range 80 Meters Line of Sight (LoS)
TX Current Consumption 23.3mA@ +10dBm; 19.6mA@ +8.5dBm; 14mA @ +3dBm
RX Current Consumption 15mA@ +10dBm; 13mA@ 0dBm
RX Sensitivity -96 dBm
Specifications
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Features
Serial Interface SPI 1 SPI 3 Selects
I2C 1 Interface 2 Wire
UART 2 UART
Configuration Method API local and from cloud
Frequency Band ISM 2.4 GHz
Interference Immunity DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
ADC Inputs Up to 6-input 10-bit
Digital IO Up to 20
Antenna Options U.FL Connector
Size (LxWxH in mm) 21.99 x 34 x 3.05
PWM Up to 5 PWM 4 Timers 1 Counter
Modes Active Sleep Deep Sleep
CPU Processing 1 MHz – 2.5mA 0.6 uA 50 nA
32 MHz – 7.8 mA - -
Programmability
Memory 512 kB Flash 32 kB RAM 4 kB EEPROM
Clock/ Speed 1 MHz to 32 MHz
CPU 32 Bit RISC
Networking and Security
Protocol 6LoWPAN Zigbee
Encryption AES 128 Bit
Reliable Packet Delivery Retries, Acknowledgements
IDs PAN ID
Address IPv6 Address to all nodes
Channels 16
Power Requirement
Supply Voltage 2.0V to 3.6V DC
Temperature -40 ºC to 125 ºC
Module Software Stack
Zigbee Zigbee Pro Stack
Table 1-1. Nebulae Module V2 Specifications
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Overview
6LoWPAN Nebulae 6LoWPAN Stack
Features :
Three tier security
Time synchronization
Self healing
Remote firmware update
IPv6 enabled full IP networking
Smart network management
Easy network installation and deployment
Supports dense network with flexible routing
Power management, long battery life
Design to withstand failure
Highly scalable network
Module Accessories
Model TLB-2400-3.0BQ
Manufacturer Shenzhen Gerbole Elec. Technology Co., Ltd.
Gain 3dBi
Type Whip-Tilt
Connection Type RP-SMA
Frequency Range 2400 +/-100
Module to Antenna
Connection Type
U.FL to RP-SMA Cable
Table 1-1. Nebulae Module V2 Specifications
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2. Pin-Out Information
Table 2-1 shows the Nebulae Module V2 Pin-Out.
Table 2-1. Nebulae Module V2 Pin-Out
Pin
No # Signal Name Direction Default
State Description
1 GND - - Ground
2 VCC - - Power supply
3 DIO11/PWM1/TXD1 Bidirectional Output DIO6/ UART 0 transmit data
output
4 DIO9/TIM0CAP/32KXTALIN/RXD1/
32KIN(1)
Bidirectional Input DIO7/ RXD0 - UART 0
receive data input
5 DIO16/SPISMOSI/SIF_CLK/COMP1P Bidirectional - DIO16/ COMP1P -
comparator plus input
6 RESET_N Input - Reset input
7 DIO8/TIM0CK_GT/PC1/PWM4 Bidirectional Output DIO8/RX signal strength
indicator
8 DIO6/TXD0/JTAG_TDO/PWM2 Bidirectional - DIO11/ PWM1 output
9 DIO19/SPISEL0 Bidirectional - DIO19/ SPI - bus master
select output 0
10 DIO7/RXD0/JTAG_TDI/PWM3 Bidirectional Input DIO9/Pin sleep control line
11 GND - - Ground
12 DIO3/RFTX/TIM0CAP/ADC6 Output Output DIO3
13 GND - - Ground
14 DIO15/SIF_D/RXD0/RXD1/JTAG_TDI/
SPISEL2/SPISCLK
Input Input DIO15/ SPI - bus slave
clock input
15 DIO14/SIF_CLK/TXD0/TXD1/
JTAG_TDO/SPISEL1/SPISSEL
Input Input DIO14/ SPI - bus slave
select input
16 DIO12/PWM2/CTS0/JTAG_TCK/ADO/
SPISMOSI
Input Input DIO12/ SPI - bus slave
master out, slave in input
17 DIO13/PWM3/RTS0/JTAG_TMS/ADE/
SPISMISO
Output Output DIO13/ SPI - bus slave
master in slave out output
18 Reserved - Disabled Do not connect
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Pin-Out Information
19 Reserved - Disabled Do not connect
20 Reserved - Disabled Do not connect
21 Reserved - Disabled Do not connect
22 GND - - Ground
23 DIO18/SPIMOSI Bidirectional - DIO18/ SPI - bus master out
slave in output
24 DIO17/SPISMISO/SIF_D/COMP1M/
PWM4
Bidirectional - DIO17/ comparator minus
input
25 DIO4/CTS0/JTAG_TCK/TIM0OUT/
PC0
Bidirectional Output DIO4/ UART 0 clear to send
input
26 DIO10/TIM0OUT/32KXTALOUT Bidirectional Output DIO10/Device status
indicator
27 VREF Input - Analog peripheral
reference voltage/ ADC
input 2
28 DO0/SPICLK/PWM2 Bidirectional Output DO0/ SPI - bus master clock
output
29 DIO5/RTS0/JTAG_TMS/PWM1/PC1 Bidirectional Input DIO5/ UART 0 request to
send output
30 DIO0/ADO/SPISEL1/ADC3 Bidirectional - DIO0/ ADC input : ADC3
31 DIO1/ADE/SPISEL2/ADC4/PC0 Bidirectional - DIO1/ ADC input : ADC4
32 DIO2/RFRX/TIM0CK_GT/ADC5 Bidirectional - DIO2/ ADC input : ADC5
33 ADC1 Bidirectional Input ADC input
34 DO1/SPIMISO/PWM3 Bidirectional - DO1/ SPI - bus master in,
slave out input
35 GND - - Ground
36 RF_IO Bidirectional - RF antenna
37 Reserved - Disabled Do not connect
Note:
(1) Default: Pull down
Table 2-1. Nebulae Module V2 Pin-Out
Pin
No # Signal Name Direction Default
State Description
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Annexure A: FCC Statement
(OEM) Integrator has to assure compliance of the entire end-product incl. the
integrated RF Module. For 15 B (§15.107 and if applicable §15.107)
compliance, the host manufacturer is required to show compliance with 15
while the module is installed and operating.
Furthermore the module should be transmitting and the evaluation should
confirm that the module's intentional emissions (15C) are compliant
(fundamental / out-of-band). Finally the integrator has to apply the
appropriate equipment authorization (e.g. Verification) for the new host
device per definition in §15.101.
Integrator is reminded to assure that these installation instructions will not be
made available to the end-user of the final host device.
The final host device, into which this RF Module is “integrated” has to be
labelled with an auxilliary label stating the FCC ID of the RF Module, such
as “Contains FCC ID:2AO93PI0NL02000100”
“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 inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.”
Note: 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
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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:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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Annexure B: Module Statement
The single-modular transmitter is a self-contained, physically delineated,
component for which compliance can be demonstrated independent of the
host operating conditions, and which complies with all eight requirements of
§ 15.212(a)(1) as summarized below.
3). The radio elements have the radio frequency circuitry shielded.
4). The module has buffered modulation/data inputs to ensure that the
device will comply with Part 15 requirements with any type of
input signal.
5). The module contains power supply regulation on the module.
6). The module contains a permanently attached antenna.
7). The module demonstrates compliance in a stand-alone configura-
tion.
8). The module is labeled with its permanently affixed FCC ID label
9). The module complies with all specific rules applicable to the trans-
mitter, including all the conditions provided in the integration
instructions by the grantee.
10). The module complies with RF exposure requirements.
This transmitter/module must not be collocated or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.