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Table of Contents Page
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About This User Guide .................................................................................................................................. 6
2 RF430F5978 Demo Kit Overview .................................................................................................................. 6
3 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Demo Software Installation EM430F5978 Demo Kit (Attached e2e.ti.com USB Memory Stick) ................ 7
4.2 Hardware Installation of LF-Microreader ..................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Virtual COM Port Driver Installation of LF-Microreader .............................................................................. 7
4.4 UHF Access Point COM Port Driver .........................................................................................................10
5 Start the software .........................................................................................................................................11
6 Using the software .......................................................................................................................................13
7 Schematic .....................................................................................................................................................14
7.1 RF430F5978EVM .....................................................................................................................................14
7.2 APA434R01 ..............................................................................................................................................15
7.3 MRD2EVM ................................................................................................................................................16
8 Revision History ...........................................................................................................................................17
9 IMPORTANT NOTICE ...................................................................................................................................18
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1 About This User Guide
This manual describes the modules and peripherals of the MCU-RF AES family of devices. Each description
presents the module or peripheral in a general sense. Not all features and functions of all modules or
peripherals may be present on all devices. In addition, modules or peripherals may differ in their exact
implementation between device families, or may not be fully implemented on an individual device or device
family.
Pin functions, internal signal connections, and operational parameters differ from device to device. The user
should consult the device-specific data sheet for these details.
The LF communication scheme is described in a dedicated LF user guide.
2 RF430F5978 Demo Kit Overview
Install the Demo software and drivers for LF reader and UHF Access Point
3 Introduction
The RF430F5978 EVM Software can be used to execute the main features of RF430F5978 device.
Resonant trimming, transponder communication (LF Passive Mode) and passive entry (LF Wake Up Mode)
communication can be executed. The EVM Software synchronizes its own settings with the device
configuration as far as possible to achieve valid data communication and response analyzing. Some
devices only offer partial functionality (e.g. smaller memory or trimming only). This is not considered in the
demo software and needs to be managed by the user.
Two COM-Ports or USB-Ports are required to communicate with the demo hardware.
AP434R01
UHF(434MHz) Access Point
RF430F5978EVM
MRD2EVM
134.2 kHz LF-Microreader II
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4 Installation
4.1 Demo Software Installation EM430F5978 Demo Kit (Attached e2e.ti.com USB Memory Stick)
Double-Click the installer file to install the software package and drivers. After installation the default
location for the demo software is
C:\Program Files\RF430F 5 978 EV M Sof twar e
4.2 Hardware Installation of LF-Microreader
1. Connect the LF-Microreader to the PC.
2. For first using the LF-Microreader please insta ll the ‘Microreader II Virtual COM Port’ driver.
4.3 Virtual COM Port Driver Installatio n o f L F-Microreader
The Windows new device driver will request a new device driver to be installed. Normally the
driver should be detected automatically. If the driver is not detected it can be found at the default
location: C:\ Program Files\RF430F5978 EVM Software\Driver
Driver Installation
1. Download the driver from the link specified in 3.Download the software.
2. Proceed according to the type of Operating system.
3. Windows 7 or Later
a. Remove the Microreader EVM board if it is already connected to USB Port
b. Right Click on the Driver file and click on option INSTALL.
c. Click on Button YES if it ask authentication from User Account Control.
d. Click on Install the Driver Software anyway, if it asks for authentication.
e. Now connect the reader and you can see the below message in the right
corner.
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f. The USB driver is now installed on your PC. The system is ready for use.
4. Windows XP
a. Connect the Microreader EVM to USB port. The following dialog will appear.
Select the option “Yes, this time only” and then click on “Next”.
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b. Select the option “Install from a list or Specific location” and then click on
“Next”.
c. Click on Browse and Select the location of the downloaded driver file on the
PC and then select “Next”
d. If it asks for any authentication then click on continue anyway. After
successful Installation the following window should be seen. Click on Finish.
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e. The USB driver is now installed on your PC. The system is ready to use.
4.4 UHF Access Point COM Port Driver
Connect RF Access Point to a USB port on the PC. The Windows new device driver will request a new
device driver to be installed. Normally the driver should be detected automatically. If the driver is not
detected it can be found at the default location:
C:\ Program Files\RF430F 5 978 EV M Sof twar e \Drivers
After installation a new COM port will be installed on the PC. To see the COM port number, open the
Windows Control panel – System- Hardware – Device Manager and check the COM port number
under Ports (COM & LPT)
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5 Start the software
To run the software open Start – All Programs – RF430F5978 EVM Software – RF430F5978 E VM
Software
LF reader and UHF Access Point will be automatically detected.
1. Start GUI ‘RF430F5978_Demo’
2. Check is Microreader & USB Access point available
3. Is MDR2 & USB Access point not available please check the connection and try again
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4. Is both available press Setup_MDR2
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6 Using the software
• Press Wake up button for start wakeup sequence once
•
Press Continuous wake up for wake up every 2 s
•
When you press Continuous wake up again the continuous stopped
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7 Schematic
7.1 RF430F5978EVM
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7.2 APA434R01
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7.3 MRD2EVM
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8 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Rev.
Version
SCN
Description of Change
Date
By
0 0 -
Initial release
08/05/2013
C. Kuch
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9 IMPORTANT NOTICE
EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) ADDITIONAL TERMS
Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed Evaluation Board/Kit/Module (EVM) under the following conditions:
The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling of the goods. Further, the user indemnifies TI from all claims
arising from the handling or use of the goods.
Should this evaluation board/kit not meet the specifications indicated in the User’s Guide, the board/ kit may be returned within 30 days
from the date of delivery for a full refund.
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Please read the User's Guide and, specifically, the Warnings and Restrictions notic e in the User's Guide prior to handling t he product. This
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software performance, or infringement of patents or services described herein.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
As noted in the EVM User’s Guide and/or EVM itself, this EVM and/or accompanying hardware m ay or may not be subject to the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) rules.
For EVMs not subject to the above rules, this evaluation board/kit/module is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT,
DEMONSTRATION OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by TI to be a finished end product fit for general
consumer use. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio f requency energy and has not been tested for compliance with the limits of
computing devices pursuant to part 15 of FCC or ICES-003 rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio
frequency interference. Operation of the equipment may cause interference with radio c ommunications, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct this interference.
General Statement for EVMs including a radio
User Power/Frequency Use Obligations: This radio is i ntended for development/professional use only in legally allocated frequency and
power limits. Any use of radio frequencies and/or power availability of this EVM and its development application(s) must comply with local
laws governing radio spectrum allocation and power limits for this evaluation module. It is the user’s sole responsibil ity t o only operate this
radio in legally acceptable frequency space and within legally m andated power limitat ions. Any exceptions to this is strict ly prohibited and
unauthorized by Texas Instruments unless user has obtained appropriate experimental/development licenses from local regulatory
authorities, which is responsibility of user including its acceptable authorization.
For EVMs annotated as FCC – FEDERAL COMMU NICATIONS COMMISSION Part 15 Com pliant
Caution
This device complies with part 15 of t he 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance coul d void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC Interference Statement for Class A EVM devices
This equipment has been tested and found to com ply with the limits for a Class A di gital device, pursuant to part 15 of the F CC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful i nterference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
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instruction manual, may cause harmful interference t o radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is l ikely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices
This equipment has been tested and found to com ply with the limits for a Class B di gital device, pursuant to part 15 of the F CC 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 instal led and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, t here is no guarantee that interference will n ot occur in a parti cular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interf erence t o radio or tel evision rec epti on, which c an be determ ined by turning the equipm ent off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate t he receiving antenna.
• Increas e the separati on between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different f rom that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV t echnician for help.
For EVMs annotated as IC – INDUSTRY CANADA Compliant
This 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 the
equipment.
Concerning EVMs including radio tra nsmi tters
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includi ng interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Concerning EVMs including detachable antennas
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain
approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio i nt erference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be 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 m aximum
permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indi cated. Antenna types not included in this list, hav ing a gain
greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
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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 de
l'utilisateur pour actionner l'équipement.
Concernant les EVMs avec appareils radio
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio e xempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émett eur radio peut f onctionner avec une ant enne d'un type et d'un gain
maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire l es risques de brouillage radioélectrique à
l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir l e 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 f onctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés dans le manuel
d’usage et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans
cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
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WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS
For Feasibility Evaluation Only, in Laboratory/Development Environments. Unless otherwise indicated, this EVM is not a finished
electrical equipment and not intended for consumer use. It is intended solely for use for preliminary feasibility evaluation in
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between the EVM and any human body are designed with sui table isolation and means to safely limit acc essible leakage currents to
minimize the risk of electrical shock hazard.
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temperatures greater than 60 C as long as the input and output are maintained at a normal ambient operating temperature. These
components include but are not limited to linear regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, and current sense resistors which can be
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