Cypress CYALKIT-E02 Reference Design Kit Manual
Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon
Reference Design Kit Guide
CYALKIT-E02
Doc. No. 002-11317 Rev. *C
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Contents
Safety Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Regulatory Compliance ................................................................................................................................................... 5
General Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Kit Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Block Diagrams ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2. Software Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Install Cypress BLE-Beacon Software ................................................................ ................................................. 11
2.2 Install RDK Software ........................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Uninstall Software ................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.4 PSoC Creator™ ................................................................................................................................................... 14
3. Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.1 WSN Operation with PC ...................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 WSN Operation with Mobile Device ..................................................................................................................... 22
3.3 Configuring Solar BLE Sensor ............................................................................................................................. 26
3.4 Serial Command List ........................................................................................................................................... 31
3.5 Eddystone-URL Configuration Service ................................................................................................................ 40
3.6 Note About Validators .......................................................................................................................................... 40
4. Program and Debug .................................................................................................................................................... 42
4.1 KitProg ................................................................................................................................................................. 42
4.2 Programming and Debugging .............................................................................................................................. 42
4.3 Updating KitProg Firmware.................................................................................................................................. 47
5. Reference Design ........................................................................................................................................................ 48
5.1 Hardware Description .......................................................................................................................................... 48
5.2 Firmware Description ........................................................................................................................................... 56
5.3 BLE Beacon Format ............................................................................................................................................ 67
5.4 Eddystone Format ............................................................................................................................................... 69
6. Hardware ...................................................................................................................................................................... 71
6.1 Solar BLE Sensor ................................................................................................................................................ 71
6.2 Debug Board ....................................................................................................................................................... 77
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Appendix A. Advanced Topics ........................................................................................................................................ 82
A.1 Battery Input Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 82
A.2 Charging the Supercapacitor ............................................................................................................................... 83
A.3 Equivalent Series Resistance of the Supercapacitor ........................................................................................... 84
A.4 Diode Connection Between Solar Cell and VDD ................................................................................................. 85
Appendix B. Solar BLE Sensor Enclosure ..................................................................................................................... 87
B.1 Solar BLE Sensor Enclosure ............................................................................................................................... 87
B.2 How to Install the Board in the Enclosure ............................................................................................................ 88
Revision History ................................................................................................................................................................... 90
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Safety Information
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The CYALKIT-E02 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK as shipped from the factory has been verified to
meet the requirements of CE as a Class A product.
The CYALKIT-E02 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK contains electrostatic discharge
(ESD) sensitive devices. Electrostatic charges readily accumulate on the human body and any
equipment and can discharge without detection. Permanent damage may occur to devices
subjected to high-energy discharges. Proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid
performance degradation or loss of functionality. Store unused CYALKIT-E02 boards in the
protective shipping package.
End of Life/Product Recycling
The end of life of this kit is five years after the date of manufacture mentioned on the back of the
box. Contact your nearest recycler to discard the kit.
Regulatory Compliance
The CYALKIT-E02 Solar-Powered Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Sensor Beacon Reference Design Kit (RDK) is intended for
use as a development platform for hardware or software in a laboratory environment. The board is an open system design,
which does not include a shielded enclosure. This may cause interference with other electrical or electronic devices in close
proximity. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference. In this case, the user may be required to take
adequate preventive measures. Also, the board should not be used near any medical equipment or RF devices.
Attaching additional wiring to this product or modifying the product operation from the factory default may affect its
performance and cause interference with other apparatus in the immediate vicinity. If such interference is detected, suitable
mitigating measures should be taken.
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General Safety Instructions
ESD Protection
ESD can damage boards and their associated components. Cypress recommends that you perform procedures only at an
ESD workstation. If one is not available, use appropriate ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to
chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface) on your board when handling parts.
Handling Boards
CYALKIT-E02 boards are sensitive to ESD. Hold the board only by its edges. After removing the board from its box, place it on
a grounded, static-free surface. Use a conductive foam pad, if available. Do not slide the board over any surface.
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1. Introduction
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1. Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon (Solar BLE Sensor)
- Board + Enclosure
2. BLE-USB Bridge and Debug Board (Debug Board)
3. Quick Start Guide
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Thank you for your interest in the CYALKIT-E02 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK. The Solar-Powered BLE Sensor
Beacon RDK provides an easy-to-use platform for the development of a tiny solar-powered IoT device with BLE wireless
connectivity. The RDK consists of a Solar BLE Sensor and a Debug Board. The Solar BLE Sensor is based on Cypress’s
energy harvesting power management IC (PMIC) S6AE103A and EZ-BLE products. The objective of this RDK is to provide a
fully functional battery-less wireless sensor node (WSN). The Solar BLE Sensor will be enclosed in a casing to automatically
transmit temperature and humidity sensor data in an office lighting environment. The Debug Board is based on Cypress’s
PRoC™ BLE and PSoC® 5LP products. It can be connected to a host (PC) that supports the Debug Board and on-chip
debugging via a USB interface.
This kit guide explains how to set up and use the RDK. Be sure to read it before using the product. For questions, please
consult with sales or support representatives.
Note: All information included in this document is current as of the date it was issued. Such information is subject to change
without any prior notice. Please confirm the latest relevant information with the sales representative.
1.1 Kit Introduction
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Figure 1-1. Kit Contents
Introduction
PC based on Windows 7/8.1/10
iOS 8 or newer
Android 4.4 or newer
1.2 Block Diagrams
Figure 1-2. Block Diagram of Solar BLE Sensor
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Figure 1-3. Block Diagram of Debug Board
1.3 Features
The Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK provides everything needed to develop a light-powered sensor node that
transmits sensor data using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE):
Tiny solar-powered BLE sensor board (circle with 24-mm diameter, same size as a 25-cent coin)
Operates using light energy harvested (>100 lux) by the included solar cell
Supports BLE communication with a PC through the provided Debug Board that is preprogrammed with custom firmware
for this kit
Supports BLE communication with a mobile device (iOS 8 or newer / Android 4.4 or newer)
Includes firmware that supports a BLE Beacon transmission with temperature and humidity data
Energy harvesting PMIC S6AE103A that supports the following applications:
□ Demo mode, transmitting sensor data at 3- to 60-second intervals (without charging to a supercapacitor)
□ Timer mode, transmitting sensor data at 5-minute intervals while charging to the supercapacitor
□ Transmitting data at over 30 hours without ambient light (when mode is set to Timer mode and supercapacitor is
fully charged)
Solar BLE Sensor that can support the following:
□ Selection of mode using a slide switch (Demo or Timer mode)
□ Programming and debugging of the EZ-BLE module via the Debug Board
□ Parameter setting of the BLE Beacon via the Debug Board
□ Charging of surplus solar energy to a 0.2-F supercapacitor (Timer mode)
□ Charging of the supercapacitor via the Debug Board using USB bus power
□ Temperature and humidity digital sensor
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□ Expandable interface via 10-pin connector (GPIO)
□ Test pads for power, ground, primary battery input, and SWD interface for programming
Debug board that can support the following:
□ Debug board for receiving BLE data
□ Selecting the programming mode using a slide switch (EZ-BLE on Solar BLE Sensor or PRoC BLE on Debug
Board)
□ Connector for Solar BLE Sensor (power, SWD, UART, USB detect, charging supercapacitor, and GPIO)
□ Connector for programming PSoC 5LP (KitProg)
□ Parameter setting of Solar BLE Sensor via USB-to-UART bridge on KitProg
□ Reset button for EZ-BLE and PRoC BLE
□ User button for PRoC BLE
□ LEDs for User, Status and USB power
□ Test pads for power, ground and expandable GPIO
Includes reference schematic, BOM list, layout, and sample firmware for easy design
Uses the following Cypress devices:
□ S6AE103A ultra-low-power energy harvesting PMIC
□ CYBLE-022001-00 EZ-BLE PRoC module
□ CYBL10162-56L PRoC BLE IC
□ CY8C5868L PSoC 5LP for KitProg
□ MB39C022G LDO
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2. Software Installation
This section describes how to install the software.
2.1 Install Cypress BLE-Beacon Software
Follow these steps to install the Cypress BLE-Beacon software:
1. Download and install the Cypress BLE-Beacon software from www.cypress.com/CypressBLE-Beacon-PC. The
software is available in two different formats for download:
Cypress® BLE-Beacon™ PC: This executable file installs only the software contents, which include software files,
and user documents. This package can be used if all the software prerequisites are installed on your computer.
Cypress® BLE-Beacon™ PC ISO (Create CD): This file is a complete package, stored in a CD-ROM image format
that can be used to create a CD, or extract using ISO extraction programs, such as WinZip or WinRAR. This file
includes all the required software and user documents.
2. Run Install Cypress BLE-Beacon to start the installation, as shown below.
3. Select the folder to install the Cypress BLE-Beacon–related files. Choose the directory and click Next.
4. The Cypress BLE-Beacon installer automatically installs the required software, if it is not present on your computer. The
Setup installer directs you to download the required software from the Internet.
5. Choose the Typical/Custom/Complete installation type in the Product Installation Overview window. Click Next
after you select the installation type.
6. Read the Cypress End User License Agreement and make a selection based on the terms of the license agreement.
Click Next to continue the installation.
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7. When the installation begins, a list of packages appears on the installation page. A green check mark appears next to
each package after successful installation.
8. Click Finish to complete the Cypress BLE-Beacon installation.
9. Enter your contact information or select the Continue Without Contact Information check box. Click Finish to
complete the Cypress BLE-Beacon installation.
10. After the installation is complete, the kit contents are available at the following location:
<Install directory>\Cypress BLE-Beacon
Default location (Example: Windows 7)
64-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Cypress\Cypress BLE-Beacon
32-bit: C:\Program Files\Cypress\Cypress BLE-Beacon
2.2 Install RDK Software
Follow these steps to install the CYALKIT-E02 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK software:
1. Download and install the CYALKIT-E02 software from www.cypress.com/CYALKIT-E02. The CYALKIT-E02 software is
available in three different formats for download:
□ CYALKIT-E02 Complete Setup: This installation package contains the files related to the kit. However, it does not
include the Windows Installer or Microsoft .NET framework packages. If these packages are not on your computer,
the installer directs you to download and install them from the Internet.
□ CYALKIT-E02 Only Package: This executable file installs only the kit contents, which include code examples,
hardware files, and user documents. This package can be used if all the software prerequisites are installed on your
computer.
□ CYALKIT-E02 CD ISO: This file is a complete package, stored in a CD-ROM image format that can be used to
create a CD, or extract using ISO extraction programs, such as WinZip or WinRAR. This file includes all the
required software, utilities, drivers, hardware files, and user documents.
2. Run Install CYALKIT-E02 to start the installation, as shown below.
3. Select the folder to install the CYALKIT-E02-related files. Choose the directory and click Next.
4. The CYALKIT-E02 installer automatically installs the required software if it is not present on your computer. The
CYALKIT-E02 Setup installer directs you to download the required software from the Internet.
5. Choose the Typical/Custom/Complete installation type in the Product Installation Overview window. Click Next
after you select the installation type.
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6. Read the Cypress End User License Agreement and make a selection based on the terms of the license agreement.
Click Next to continue the installation.
7. When the installation begins, a list of packages appears on the installation page. A green check mark appears next to
each package after successful installation.
8. Click Finish to complete the CYALKIT-E02 installation.
9. Enter your contact information or select the Continue Without Contact Information check box. Click Finish to
complete the CYALKIT-E02 installation.
10. After the installation is complete, the kit contents are available at the following location:
<Install directory>\CYALKIT-E02 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK
Default location (Example: Windows 7)
□ 64-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Cypress\CYALKIT-E02 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK
□ 32-bit: C:\Program Files\Cypress\CYALKIT-E02 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK
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2.3 Uninstall Software
You can uninstall the Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK software and Cypress BLE-Beacon software using one of the
following methods:
Example: Windows 7
□ Go to Start > All Programs > Cypress > Cypress Update Manager; click the Uninstall button.
□ Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Select the Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK program
from the list and click the Uninstall/Change button.
2.4 PSoC Creator™
PSoC Creator is a state-of-the-art, easy-to-use integrated design environment (IDE). It is a revolutionary hardware and
software co-design environment, powered by a library of preverified and precharacterized PSoC Components. With PSoC
Creator, you can:
□ Drag and drop PSoC Components to build a schematic of your custom design
□ Automatically place and route Components and configure GPIOs
□ Develop and debug firmware using the included Component APIs
PSoC Creator also enables you to tap into an entire tool ecosystem with integrated compiler chains and production
programmers for PSoC devices.
To develop firmware for the Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK, you must have PSoC Creator 3.3 SP2 or newer.
Download the latest version from www.cypress.com/psoccreator.
For sample firmware information for this kit, refer to section Firmware Description.
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PRoC BLE
EZ-BLE
SW3
In this chapter, you will become familiar with the Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK by successfully establishing a BLE
sensor beacon connection between the Solar BLE Sensor operating as a wireless sensor network (WSN), a PC with the
Debug Board, and a mobile device with apps. This will also confirm that the Solar BLE Sensor, the Debug Board, your PC,
and your mobile device are operating properly.
3.1 WSN Operation with PC
In this section, you will confirm that the Solar BLE Sensor is operating as a WSN by using the software provided on your PC to
detect temperature and humidity changes.
3.1.1 USB Driver Installation of Debug Board
1. Set the slide switch (SW3) on the Debug Board to the PRoC BLE side. Refer to Slide Switch for Target Device Select for
detailed information on each mode.
2. Plug the Debug Board into your computer’s USB port.
3. The driver Installation starts automatically and the following message window will appear. Click the message window
for the status.
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Completed
(Go to step 5)
Failed
(Refer to USB Driver
Installation Failed)
4. Confirm that the device driver installation has successfully completed (all components are “Ready to use”). If the
installation fails, do the installation manually using a file in the “USB drivers” folder. Refer to 3.1.2 USB Driver
Installation Failed.
5. After successful device driver installation, confirm that a new COM port called “KitProg USB-UART” was added:
Open the Device Manager:
□ Windows 7: Start > Control Panel > Device Manager
□ Windows 8/8.1/10: Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
B. Under Ports (COM & LPT), confirm that a COM port called “KitProg USB-UART” was added. Note the COM
number (COMxx).
6. Continue as described in 3.1.3 Establishing BLE Connection.
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3.1.2 USB Driver Installation Failed
If the device driver installation fails, confirm that an unconfigured KitProg USB-UART appears in the Device Manager:
1. Open the Device Manager:
Windows 7: Start > Control Panel > Device Manager
Windows 8/8.1/10: Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
2. Under Other devices, confirm that KitProg USB-UART appears with no associated COM port.
3. Update the USB driver software or the unconfigured “KitProg USB-UART.”
A. Click the right mouse button on “KitProg USB-UART.”
B. Select Update Driver Software….
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4. Select Browse my computer for driver software.
5. Search for the USB driver in the PSoC Programmer folder.
Default location (Example: Windows 7)
□ 64-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Cypress\Programmer\drivers
□ 32-bit: C:\Program Files\Cypress\Programmer\drivers
If there is no folder for PSoC Programmer, please download and install it from PSoC Programmer page. The
recommend version is 3.24 or later.
A. Select the Include subfolders box.
B. Click the Browse button.
C. Select the “drivers” folder of PSoC Programmer:
<Install directory>\Programmer\drivers
D. Click the OK button.
E. Click the Next button.
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Demo Mode
(DM)
Timer Mode
(TM)
SW1
6. Start installing the USB driver. Click the Close button when the KitProg USB-UART driver installation finishes.
7. After successful device driver installation, confirm that a new COM port called “KitProg USB-UART” was added:
A. Open the Device Manager.
B. Under Ports (COM & LPT), confirm that a COM port called “KitProg USB-UART” was added.
Note the COM number (COMxx).
3.1.3 Establishing BLE Connection
1. Set the slide switch (SW1) on the Solar BLE Sensor to Demo mode (DM). Refer to 5.1.4.1 Waveform of Demo Mode and
Timer Mode for detailed information on each mode.
Note: Use the sharp end of something like tweezers (not included in the kit) to change the mode.
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Typical Light Level
Environment
Time Interval of Sensor1
~1 lx
Moonlight
Does not work
100 lx~200 lx
Under street lighting
50 s ~
200 lx~400 lx
At museum
30 s ~ 50 s
400 lx~500 lx
Office lighting
15 s ~ 30 s
1000 lx ~
Shopping mall, rainy day
3 s ~ 15 s
2. Place the Solar BLE Sensor under an office light. The firmware to operate the Solar BLE Sensor as a BLE sensor
beacon is preloaded from the factory. After placing the Solar BLE Sensor under a suitable light (refer to Table 3-1. Light
Level Versus Time Interval), it will automatically power up and begin transmitting.
Table 3-1. Light Level Versus Time Interval
1
The time interval of the sensor is three seconds in all light levels when the supercapacitor on the Solar BLE Sensor is fully charged.
3. Plug the Debug Board into your computer’s USB port.
4. Run CypressBLE-Beacon.exe, which is in the Windows application used to view the data received from the Solar BLE
Sensor. It is located in the Software folder that you installed earlier:
<Install directory>\Cypress BLE-Beacon\EXE
A Cypress BLE-Beacon window will appear. Select COMxx in the Serial Port drop-down menu, where COMxx
corresponds to the port that was confirmed in step 5 of 3.1.1 USB Driver Installation of Debug Board.
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5. Find the ID2 number (initial value is 0x0001) of the Solar BLE Sensor in the Cypress BLE-Beacon software. Refer to 3.3
Configuring Solar BLE Sensor to change the ID2 number.
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Touch the
sensor
6. Confirm that the WSN is operating by placing your finger on the sensor on the Solar BLE Sensor. Placing your finger
raises the temperature and humidity from the indoor environment condition. You should see a corresponding change in
temperature or humidity on your PC. When touching the board, be careful of static electricity.
Refer to Cypress BLE-Beacon PC User Guide for detailed information.
3.2 WSN Operation with Mobile Device
In this section, you will confirm that the Solar BLE Sensor is operating as a WSN by using the apps on your mobile device to
detect temperature and humidity changes.
3.2.1 Mobile Apps Installation
The Cypress BLE-Beacon app is available on Google Play and in the Apple Store for free. To install the app, follow these
instructions.
3.2.1.1 Installing the Android App
1. Open Google Play and search for “Cypress BLE-Beacon”.
2. Select the Cypress BLE-Beacon (BLE-Beacon) app. On the subsequent screen, click the Install button to proceed with
installation.
3. When presented with the app permission dialog, click Accept to continue.
4. When the installation is complete, the BLE-Beacon app can be launched from the App Drawer.
5. Place the Solar BLE Sensor under an office light. Refer to step 2 of 3.1.3 Establishing BLE Connection.
6. Launch the BLE-Beacon app. A splash screen is displayed for a few seconds before the app displays the Device List
screen. If Bluetooth is turned OFF in the Android device, Android OS will prompt you to turn ON Bluetooth.
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7. The BLE-Beacon app performs device discovery by default when the app is opened. Select the mode as Graph to
display the sensor data.
Refer to Cypress BLE-Beacon Android App User Guide for detailed information.
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3.2.1.2 Installing the iOS App
1. Open the App Store and search for “Cypress BLE-Beacon.”
2. Select the Cypress BLE-Beacon (BLE-Beacon) app, and proceed to install the app on your iOS device.
3. Place the Solar BLE Sensor under an office light. Refer to step 2 of 3.1.3 Establishing BLE Connection.
4. Launch the BLE-Beacon app. A splash screen is displayed for a few seconds before the app displays the Device List
screen. If Bluetooth is turned OFF in the iOS device, iOS will display a message box to turn ON Bluetooth with the
Settings and OK buttons. Click the Settings button to turn ON Bluetooth on the Settings screen. Clicking the OK
button will display the message “Please turn Bluetooth ON,” which requires the standard iOS procedure to turn ON
Bluetooth.
5. The BLE-Beacon app performs device discovery by default when the app is opened. Select the mode as Graph to
display the sensor data.
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Note that if the sensor data has not appeared on the BLE-Beacon of iOS, you need to confirm that the Location setting
is set to While Using the App (iOS: Home screen > Settings > BLE-Beacon > Location).
Refer to Cypress BLE-Beacon iOS App User Guide for detailed information.
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SW3
PRoC BLE
EZ-BLE
3.3 Configuring Solar BLE Sensor
In this section, you will configure a parameter of the Solar BLE Sensor according to preprogrammed firmware for this kit. You
will do so using a serial USB connection from your PC to send configuration commands to the Solar BLE Sensor.
3.3.1 Connect Solar BLE Sensor to PC
1. Open the enclosure of Solar BLE Sensor using the sharp end of something like tweezers (not included in the kit), and
take out the Solar BLE Sensor Board. Refer to B.2 How to Install the Board in the Enclosure for how to install the board
in the enclosure.
2. Set the slide switch (SW3) on the Debug Board to the EZ-BLE side. Refer to section Slide Switch for Target Device
Select for detailed information on each mode.
3. Connect the Solar BLE Sensor to CN1 of the Debug Board.
4. Plug the Debug Board with the Solar BLE Sensor into your computer’s USB port. A supercapacitor (SC1) on the Solar
BLE Sensor is charged when the Solar BLE Sensor is connected to the Debug Board via USB. Refer to Charging the
Supercapacitor for detailed information.
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3.3.2 Configuring Solar BLE Sensor
1. Confirm that a COM port (KitProg USB-UART) was added in the Device Manager (refer to step 5 of 3.1.1 USB Driver
Installation of Debug Board for detailed information):
Open the Device Manager.
Under Ports (COM & LPT), confirm that a KitProg USB-UART was added. Note the COM number (COMxxx).
2. Install Tera Term from the following location:
<Install directory>\Cypress BLE-Beacon\teraterm
3. After it is installed, run Tera Term:
□ Windows 7: Start > All Programs > Tera Term
□ Windows 8/8.1: [Ctrl] [Tab] > All Apps > Tera Term
□ Windows 10: Start button > All Apps > Tera Term
4. In Tera Term, select File > New Connection. On the New Connecction window, click Serial and select “COMxxx:
KitProg USB-UART (COMxxx).” Then click OK.
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