Texas Instruments 1111USB900 The CC1111Dongle-868 is a development tool for TIs sub 1 GHz CC1111 chip User Manual

Texas Instruments Inc. The CC1111Dongle-868 is a development tool for TIs sub 1 GHz CC1111 chip

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    SWRU328     December 2012   CC1111 USB Evaluation Kit 868/915 MHz Quick Start Guide  1. Kit Contents     1 x CC1111 USB Dongle (CC1111Dongle-868)    This Quick Start Guide  The hardware in this kit is FCC and IC  certified  and  complies  with ETSI/R&TTE  requirements  over temperature from 0 to +35°C. 2. Getting Started  The  CC1111  USB  Dongle  can  be used as a development platform for USB and RF applications.  An  external  development  board  or debugger,  like  the  CC  Debugger, SmartRF04EB or SmartRF05EB, is required  to  program  and  debug software running on the CC1111.  Note that the CC1111 USB Dongle is pre-programmed with the packet sniffer firmware.  This  Quick  Start  Guide  will describe how  to  use  the  dongle with the packet sniffer and what would  be  the  next  steps  for developing your own software. 3. Preparations  Before  proceeding,  please download  and  install  the  following tools:  SmartRF Flash Programmer www.ti.com/tool/flash-programmer   You  will  need  this  tool  to  program the packet capture firmware on the CC1111 USB dongle  SmartRF Packet Sniffer www.ti.com/packetsniffer   This  is  the  PC  tool  that  displays and parses the packets received by the capture device.  4. Programming the Dongle  For the USB dongle to operate as a packet  capture  device,  it  must  be programmed with the packet sniffer firmware.  By  default,  the  dongle comes  pre-programmed  with  this firmware.  Connect  the  USB  dongle  to  the debugger  or  the  development board  with  an  appropriate  10  pin flat cable. The dongle must also be powered via the USB bus. Refer to picture below for an example.     Caution!  Avoid  using  other  power sources  for  the  dongle  than  a regular USB voltage source at max 5.5V, 500 mA.  5. Programming the Dongle  Launch  the  SmartRF  Flash Programmer  and  make  sure  you select  the  “System-on-Chip”  tab. The  tool  should  show  a  line  with CC1111  connected  to  a SmartRF04EB.  Next, locate the flash image sniffer_fw_ccxx11.hex in  “C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\SmartRF Tools\Packet Sniffer\bin\general\firmware”    Select  “Erase,  program  and  verify” and  press  the  “Perform  Actions” button.  6. Install USB Driver  After  programming  the  device, disconnect  the  dongle  from  the programming board and plug it into the  PC.  Windows’  new  hardware wizard will appear.   Select  the  options  for  automatic installation  and  wait  for  the  driver installation  to  complete.  If  the Wizard  asks  for  a  specific  driver, point it to the cebal2.inf file located in “C:\Program  Files\Texas  Instruments\SmartRF Tools\Drivers\cebal\win_<arch-specific>\”   After  installation  of  the  driver,  the Packet  Sniffer  capture  device  is ready for use.
  Web sites:  www.ti.com/lprf E2E Forum:  www.ti.com/lprf-forum Make  sure  to  subscribe  to  the  Low-Power  RF Newsletter  to  receive  information  about  updates  to documentation,  new  product  releases,  and  more. Sign up on the TI web pages.  7. Packet Sniffer (1)  Launch the Packet Sniffer. A dialog will  request  the  user  to  select  a protocol.  The  CC1111  capture device  can  be  used  with  the SimpliciTI  or  the  Generic  (no parsing)  protocols.  A  new  window will appear.    The  USB  dongle  should  be  listed with chip type CC1111 and EB type CC1111  USB  dongle  in  the “Capturing Device” tab.   Highlight the device to make it your capture device.  8. Packet Sniffer (2)  Next,  select  the  Radio Configuration  tab  and  make  sure the  radio  registers  on  the  device are  set  according  to  the  format  of the radio signals you are sniffing.     If this  is the first time  you use  the tool,  press  the  browse  button  to locate a .prs file with packet sniffer register settings for CC1111.   You  can  generate  your  own  .prs files  with  the  “Register  Export” function in SmartRF Studio  9. Packet Sniffer (3)  Finally,  press  the  small “play”  icon on  the  tool  bar  to  start  sniffing packets.  If  there  are  radio  packets  on  the air,  and  the  CC1111  has  the appropriate  radio  settings,  the captured packets  will be displayed in  the  packet  sniffer  display window.    Enjoy! 10. Developing USB Software  A  good  start  for  developing  your own  USB  application  for  the CC1111 USB dongle would be the “CC  USB  Firmware  Library  and Examples” software package.  The  Library  contains  a  complete USB  framework  that  allows  the user  to  develop  any  USB  device type.  Examples  showing implementations  of  a  HID  device and a CDC device are included.  The  software  can  be  downloaded from the CC1111EMK web page or directly from www.ti.com/lit/zip/swrc088  11. Development Tools  The  preferred  tool  for  developing software for CC1111 and for single stepping  and  debugging  is  IAR Embedded Workbench for 8051.    A  free,  code  size  limited  version can be  downloaded  from the web. See www.iar.com/ew8051  12. Thank You!  We  hope  you  will  enjoy  working with  the  CC1111  device  and related  Low-Power  RF  products from Texas Instruments.    The  Low  Power  RF  Online Community  has forums, blogs and videos.  Use  the  forums  to  find information,  discuss  and  get  help with  your  design.  Join  us  at www.ti.com/lprf-forum             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.
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FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devicesThis 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 equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, 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.For EVMs annotated as IC – INDUSTRY CANADA CompliantThis Class A or B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.Concerning EVMs including radio transmittersThis device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) thisdevice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.Concerning EVMs including detachable antennasUnder Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gainapproved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain shouldbe so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed in the user guide with the maximumpermissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gaingreater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.Cet appareil numérique de la classe A ou B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.Les changements ou les modifications pas expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité ont pu vider l’autorité del'utilisateur pour actionner l'équipement.Concernant les EVMs avec appareils radioLe présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation estautorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter toutbrouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachablesConformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gainmaximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique àl'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente(p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés dans le manueld’usage et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus danscette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.SPACERSPACERSPACERSPACERSPACERSPACERSPACERSPACER
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