Texas Instruments 1110EM900 The CC1110EM-868-915 is a development tool for TIs sub 1 GHz CC1110 chip. User Manual CC2510 CC2511DK Quick Start

Texas Instruments Inc. The CC1110EM-868-915 is a development tool for TIs sub 1 GHz CC1110 chip. CC2510 CC2511DK Quick Start

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SWRU285
June 2013
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CC1110EMK Quick Start Guide
Opening the box an running the Packet Error Rate Test on SmartRF04EB
1. Kit Contents
2 x CC1110EM (433 MHz or 868-915 MHz)
2 x Antennas (type depending on frequency)
The 868-915 MHz RF boards in this kit are
FCC and IC certified and are tested to
comply with ETSI/R&TTE over temperatures
from 0 to +35°C.
FCC/IC Regulatory Compliance
FCC Part 15 Class A Compliant
IC ICES-003 Class A Compliant
Antenna types:
868-915 MHz: Pulse W5017, 2 dBi
433 MHz: Pulse SPWH24433TI, 0 dBi
2. How to use the modules
The EMK is an add-on kit to supplement the
CC1110DK with evaluation boards supporting
additional frequency bands.
The CC1110EM boards can be plugged into several
development boards from Texas Instruments. Most
notably, you can use the SmartRF04EB, which is
included in the CC1110-CC1111DK. This board lets
you run a packet error rate (PER) test, control the
device from SmartRF™ Studio and it can be used as
a development platform.
It is also possible to plug the EM into the “SoC
Battery Board”. This board, together with the CC
Debugger, will provide a complete development
environment for the CC1110. See:
http://www.ti.com/tool/soc-bb
This guide will show how to use the modules together
with SmartRF04EB.
3. Plug EM into EB
Insert a CC1110EM into both SmartRF04EBs. The
connectors will only fit in one position, so that the
EM cannot be inserted the wrong way. Do not force
the EM. Remember to connect the antenna as well.
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.
4a. Battery power
There are three different ways of applying
power to the EB:
The first method involves using a battery,
either a 9V or a 4xAA battery pack
connected to the battery connector on the
bottom side of the board
Warning! To minimize risk of personal injury
or property damage, never use rechargeable
batteries to power the board.
4b. DC power
The second method applies DC power using the
DC input jack (right in picture, centre is +, sleeve is
ground), or by connecting a 4-10V voltage source
between the 4-10V and 0V terminals of the power
connector (left in picture). It is also possible to
connect a 3.3V voltage source between the 3.3V
and 0V terminals. The on-board voltage regulators
will be bypassed in this case.
External Power Supplyi Requirements:
Nom Voltage: 6 VDC
Max Current: 800 mA
Efficiency Level V
4c. USB power
The EB can also be powered from the USB bus.
Make sure that the SmartRF Studio software is
installed before connecting the EB to the PC;
otherwise you may experience problems in
installing it later due to driver issues.
Note that if multiple power sources are connected,
the source with the highest voltage will power the
EB. This means that you should disconnect any
attached battery when using a lab supply or
USB power; otherwise the battery will be
drained.
5. Set power switch
If a 3.3V source is used as described in 4b
above, the switch should be set to the
leftmost position. For all other cases, the
switch should be set to the rightmost
position. This switch can be used to turn off
the EB by switching it to the opposite
position of that used to turn it on
Do not leave the board powered when
unattended.
6. Packet error rate test
When power is applied to the board, the test
program will start. You should see the Chipcon logo
with chip name and revision number as shown
above on the LCD display on both EBs. Pushing
button S1 in the lower right corner of the board will
show the first menu item.
7. Select Frequency
Select the frequency that you want to use (433
MHz, 868 MHz, 903 MHz or 915 MHz). Move the
joystick up or down to display the choices and push
button S1 in the lower right corner of the board to
select the displayed frequency.
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8. Select Data Rate
Select which data rate to use (1.2 kbps, 38.4 kbps
or 250 kbps) by moving the joystick. Confirm your
choice by pushing button S1.
10. EB 2: Select Transmitter
Select Transmitter on the other EB by moving the
joystick upward. Confirm by pressing button S1.
11. EB 2: Number of Packets
On the transmitter EB, select the number of
packets to send. More packets take longer, but
give a better statistical result. Confirm by pressing
button S1.
13. PER Test (Receiver)
The receiver will show the total accumulated packet
error rate (PER) together with the average signal
strength (RSSI) of the previous 32 received
packets. A symbol in the upper right corner will
blink for every 32nd incoming packet to indicate
whether the link is maintained.
14. Per Test Results
When the PER test is completed, the result will be
displayed on the receiver until a new test is
started. A new test can be started from the
transmitter.
16. Troubleshooting
It you are experiencing problems with this test,
please check the following:
a. If you get poor PER results at short distances,
try to move the transmitter and receiver further
apart. The CC1110 receiver may experience
saturation if it is too close to the other CC1110
transmitting at full output power.
b. The data rate affects the range (higher data
rate give shorter range).
c. Please visit the kit web page and check for
updated SW and documentation. Updated SW
can be downloaded to the device using IAR or
the Flash Programmer application.
d. The source code for the packet error rate
application is available on the web. You may
modify the source code to test at other
frequencies or data rates.
See "DN300 -- SmartRF04EB Troubleshooting" for
general troubleshooting of your EB board.
SmartRF Studio
1. Download and Install
Before connecting SmartRF04EB to your PC,
download SmartRF Studio from
www.ti.com/smartrfstudio.
2. Launch SmartRF Studio
After installing the tool, connect the EB to the PC
using the USB cable and start SmartRF Studio.
Select the “Sub 1 GHz tab and double click the
CC1110 device icon.
3. Configure the Radio
You can now configure the radio, run tests,
export register settings and run link tests with
another CC1110 on a SmartRF04EB connected
to the PC.
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