Texas Instruments 2545EM The CC2545EM is a development tool for TIs 2.4 GHz CC2545 proprietary System-on-Chip. User Manual CC2545EMK Quick Start Guide
Texas Instruments Inc. The CC2545EM is a development tool for TIs 2.4 GHz CC2545 proprietary System-on-Chip. CC2545EMK Quick Start Guide
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April 2012
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CC2545EMK Quick Start Guide
Opening the Box and Running the Packet Error Rate Test Application
1. Kit Contents
• 2 x CC2545 Evaluation Modules (EM)
• Documentation
The RF boards in this kit are FCC and IC
certified and tested/complies with ETSI/R&TTE
over temperature from 0 to +35°C. There is an
on-board PCB antenna on the evaluation
module. This kit is a
Caution! The kit contains ESD
sensitive components. Handle with
care to prevent permanent damage.
2. Hardware Requirements
To run the example described in this Quick Start
Guide, you would need either two CC2545EMs
mounted on SmartRF05 Evaluation Boards
(SmartRF05EB - Rev 1.8.1 or later).
SmartRF05EB is included in the CC2543-
CC2544 Development Kit.
More information about the SmartRF05EB can
be found in www.ti.com/lit/swru210.
The CC2545EM boards can also be plugged
into a battery board (see www.ti.com/tool/soc-
bb) for standalone operation.
The source code for the PER test can be
downloaded from the CC2545DK product
page (www.ti.com/tool/cc2545dk).
3. Hardware Setup
Mount the CC2545EMs firmly on to connectors
P5 and P6 on the SmartRF05EB.
Caution! To minimize risk of injury, avoid
touching components during operation if
symbolized as hot.
4. Power Options
There are several ways of applying power to the
SmartRF05EB.
• 2 x 1.5 V AA Alkaline Batteries
• USB
• External Power Supply
For the batteries and USB, there are voltage
regulators on the SmartRF05EB that will set the
on-board voltage to 3.3 V. The external power
supply should set a voltage that does not exceed
3.3 V. Note that there should only be one
active power source at any one time.
Warning! To minimize risk of personal injury or
property damage, never use rechargeable
batteries to power the board.
5. Power the
Boards
Find jumper P11 on
the top side of each
SmartRF05EB. This jumper is used to set the
power source for the board. Set P11 to “1-2” if
you are using battery power. Set P11 to “2-3” if
you are using USB or an
external power supply.
Once you have set P11,
find switch P8 on the top
side of each
SmartRF05EB. To power up the boards, flip the
switch from the “OFF” position to “ON”.
Do not leave EVM powered when
unattended.
6. Start-up Screen
The CC2545EMs are pre-loaded with a
Packet Error Rate (PER) test application.
The LCD screens on the two SmartRF05EBs
should display the messages below:
7. Choosing Mode
The application can be used between two
CC2545EM’s. There are two operating modes:
“Remote” and “Master”.
After button S1 is pushed at the start up screen,
the mode selection screen (showed below) will
appear. The Remote mode is shown by default.
Press the joystick up and down to change
between master and remote mode and press
button S1 to confirm.
In the Remote mode all the parameters for the
current PER test must be set up before the test
begins (go to step 10).
8. Master Mode (Beacon)
In “Master” mode, the radio will repeatedly (once
every 10 milliseconds) send out a “beacon”
signal (250 kbps, GFSK modulation, 160 kHz
deviation, 2402 MHz) and listen for a response
from the remote device. The Green LED1 will
blink continuously.
No more actions are needed from the user for
the master device to work.
9. Master Mode (PER test)
Once the beacon is acknowledged by the
“Remote”, the actual PER test begins. The PER
test configuration is included in the payload of
the acknowledge packet. The Master device
extracts this information and configures the radio
parameters accordingly. During the PER test,
packets are sent at a fixed repetition rate of 10
msec.
During the test the number of sent packets will
be updated on the LCD display as well as the link
status between the Master and Remote device.
10. Frequency Selection
When the Remote mode is chosen, a series of
settings must be configured to set up the link for
the PER test. The frequency must be selected
first (the selectable frequency range is from 2402
MHz to 2480 MHz). Move the joystick up or down
to change the frequency (channel) and press S1
to confirm the choice.
11. Modulation Setup
There are 7 different modulation schemes
available. The different bitrates are 250 Kbps,
500 Kbps, 1Mbps and 2 Mbps. MSK modulation
is available for 250 Kbps and 500 Kbps data rate
while GFSK has all of the mentioned above.
Move the joystick up or down to change the
scheme and press S1 to confirm the choice.
12. Packet Length
The packet length can be set to 10, 16, 32 or 63
bytes. Move the joystick up or down to change
the packet length and press S1 to confirm the
choice.
13. Number of Packets
The total number of packets to be sent for each
run can be set to 100, 1000, 10000, 100000 and
1000000. Move the joystick up or down to
change the number of packets and press S1 to
confirm the choice.
14. LNA Gain
For the 2Mbps data rates the AGC is enabled,
while for lower rates the LNA gain must be set to
HIGH or LOW. Move the joystick up or down to
change between LOW and HIGH gain and press
S1 to confirm the choice. After confirming the last
choice the configuration packet will be sent to the
Master device and the PER test begins.
15. Results I
The packet error rate (PER) is presented as the
sum of lost packets and packets with CRC error
per thousand. The received signal strength
indication (RSSI) is presented as a running
average of the five last samples. The number of
received packets is continuously updated on the
LCD display while the test is running.
13. Results II
When the test is complete a small downward
facing arrow will show in the bottom right of the
LCD screen. This indicates that the test is
complete and that there is an additional results
screen “below”. Move the joystick up and down
to jump between the two test result screens.
Press the S1 button to exit the test results.
14. Repeat Test
After exiting the test results the user is presented
with two choices. If “Restart Test” is chosen the
same test as previously run will be repeated. The
test can also be restarted at any time during the
test by pushing the S1 button. Move the joystick
up or down to switch between the two commands
and press S1 to confirm the choice.
15. New Test
If “New Test” is chosen the application will return
to setting up the configuration for a new test,
starting at frequency selection. The test can also
be stopped at any time during the test by pushing
on the joystick like a button.
Additional Tools and Links
SmartRF™ Studio
SmartRF Studio allows you to configure the radio,
run RF performance tests, and run link tests
between the two SmartRF05EBs.
SmartRF Studio can be downloaded from
www.ti.com/smartrfstudio
SmartRF Flash Programmer
Texas Instruments has a simple tool which can
be used to program and flash the CC2545.
SmartRF Flash Programmer can be
downloaded from www.ti.com/tool/flash-
programmer
IAR Embedded Workbench
To develop software, program, and debug the
CC2545, you should use IAR Embedded
Workbench for 8051.
More information on IAR EW8051, including a
free evaluation version download, can be found at
www.iar.com/ew8051.
Useful Links
CC2545EMK Product Page:
www.ti.com/tool/cc2545emk
CC2545EMK User’s Guide:
www.ti.com/lit/swruXXX
CC2543-CC2544DK User’s Guide:
www.ti.com/lit/swru318
Useful Links
CC2543/44/45 User’s Guide:
http://www.ti.com/lit/swru283
CC2545 Product Page:
www.ti.com/product/cc2545
For additional help, visit the TI E2E Forums:
www.ti.com/lprf-forum
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