Freescale Semiconductor
Application Note
Rev. 0.0, 08/2004
Zigbee/802.15.4 Evaluation Kit
Quick Start Guide
AN2772
1 Introduction
This document provides a detailed description of how to
navigate through the Zigbee/802.15.4 application
Evaluation Kit (EVK) package.
The EVK package contains two evaluation printed
circuit boards (PCBs).
• DIG-528-2 EVK board
• DIG-536-2 ARD board
The boards are delivered with a pre-uploaded
demonstration application. More demonstration
applications can be uploaded with the delivered PC-tool
which allows users to evaluate different application
scenarios with the Freescale Zigbee/802.15.4 software
solution. The delivered demonstration applications are
PCB dependent, which means that a particular
demonstration application designed for DIG-528-2 will
not run on the DIG-536-2 SARD and vice versa.
Demonstration Applications for the DIG-528-2 EVK
include, but are not limited to:
Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Primary Processor Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5 Printed Circuit Board Overview . . . . . . . . . . 4
6 Demonstration Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• P TC Demonstration (See AN2771/D for details.)
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Safety Information
• Switch Demonstration (See AN2773/D for details.)
Demonstration Applications for the DIG-536-2 SARD include but are not limited to:
• Accelerometer (See AN2762/D and AN 2774/D for details.)
The Switch demonstration application is available with full source code which shows how to use some of
the Zigbee/802.15.4 features and some of the main system features. This will show users how to interface
to the 802.15.4 MAC/PHY and help users gain a better understanding about how to make their own
applications. The source code is available for copying and modification. However, this requires that users
build the source code, which requires that they have already installed the Metrowerks Codewarrior IDE
for the HCS08 and have a full working license. Contact Metrowerks for more detailed information on how
to get a license or to get a full working 30 day trial license.
2 Safety Information
Any modifications to this product may violate the rules of the Federal Communications Comm ission and
make operation of the product unlawful.
47 C.F.R. Sec. 15.21
This 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 equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 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.
47 C.F.R. Sec.15.105(b)
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 8
inches (20cm) from all persons.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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References
3 References
The following documents were used as references to build this application note.
1. 802.15.4 MAC/PHY Software Reference Manual, 802154MPSRM/D
2. Zigbee.hlp (see Test Tool installation directory.\help)
3. PTC Demonstration Application Note, AN2771/D
4. Switch Demonstration Application Note, AN2773/D
5. Embedded Bootloader User's Guide, MC13192FLUG/D
6. HCSO8 Flash Library Application Note, AN2770/D
7. EVK Hardware Description Application Note, AN2731/D
8. HCS08 Micro controllers Data Sheet, MC9S0GB60/GT60
9. MC13192 Transceiver Data Sheet, MC13192DS/D
10. PCB Dependency Application Note, AN2769/D
4 Primary Processor Overview
The EVK package contains two PCBs. The DIG-528-2 EVK board and the DIG-536-2 ARD board. The
two primary processors on the PCBs are the Freescale MC908HCS08 GT60 MCU and the Freescale MC
13192 RF chip.
4.1 MCU MC908HCS08 GT60 Processor
The MC908HCS08 GT60 is a member of Freescale's 8 bit, low-cost, high-performance HCS08 family . It
has a 60 KB embedded flash and a 4 KB embedded RAM. A flash sector is 512 bytes. For more details
refer to the EVK Hardware Description Application Note, AN2731/D and the HCS08 Micro controllers
Data Sheet, MC9S0GB60/GT60.
4.2 MC13192 Processor
The Freescale MC13192 RF transceiver is a small radio that operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band. It has a
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) interface for communication with the MCU. For more details about the
MC13192 see the MC13192 Transceiver Data Sheet, MC13192DS/D.
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Printed Circuit Board Overview
5 Printed Circuit Board Overview
As already stated, the EVK package contains two PCBs. The DIG-528-2 EVK board and the DIG-536-2
ARD board. This section highlights the hardware on both PCBs.
5.1 DIG-528-2 Board
The DIG-528-2 contains the following interfaces and hardware.
• One USB port
• An RS232 UART communication interface
• Four push buttons
• One reset button
• Four LEDs
• One power switch
• One F-antenna (Refer to AN2731 for more information.)
• Optional Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) can be enabled
• Powered through the USB connector
Figure 1. DIG-528-2 PCB (50x100 mm)
Refer to the EVK Hardware Description Application Note, AN2731/D for more details on antennas and
LNAs.
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Printed Circuit Board Overview
5.2 DIG-536-2 Board
The DIG-536-2 has the following hardware and interface components:
• An RS232 UART communication interface
• Four push buttons
• One reset button
• Four LEDs
• One power switch
• A dipole antenna (Refer to AN2731 for more information.)
• The board contains an X-, Y-, and Z-axis accelerometer. The accelerometers can be disabled by
removing jumper J105
• Powered by an external power adaptor
Figure 2. DIG-536-2 PCB (52x81 mm)
Refer to the EVK Hardware Description Application Note, AN2731/D for more details on antennas and
LNAs.
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Demonstration Applications
6 Demonstration Applications
The EVK package contains a CD with several different demonstration applications that highlight various
features of the 802.15.4 standard. These applications are for evaluation purpose only.
This section provides an overview of the delivered demonstration applications.
6.1 DIG-528-2 Demonstration Applications
The demonstration applications for the DIG-528-2 PCB use version 1.03 of the MAC and PHY layer.
There is no network layer in the demonstration applications. All demonstration applications use the
Embedded Bootloader for simplified firmware updates. For more information on the Embedded
Bootloader, refer the Embedded Bootloader User’s Guide, document number MC13192FLUG/D.
MC908HCS08GB60/-GT60/MC13192
PTC Application
Non Volatile Memory
802.15.4 MAC
802.15.4 PHY
Embedded Bootloader
Device
Driver
UART o r
USB
Figure 3. DIG-528-2 PTC Application Layers
RS232
UART o r
USB
PC
Tes t Tool
6.1.1 PTC Demonstration Application:
The P TC is a user intera ctive appl ication. Users can send co mmands from th e Personal Compute r (PC) to
the P TC demonstration application to perform different actions. For example, read/write memory and RF
and send/receive data from/to the connected PC. To use the PCB application, two PCBs are required.
Refer to Zigbee.hlp (see Test Tool installation directory.\help) and the PTC Demonstration Application
Note, AN2771/D for more details.
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Demonstration Applications
6.1.2 Switch Demonstration Application
The Switch Demonstration application highlights several required features a true 802.15.4 application. It
is built on version 1.03 of the MAC and PHY layer. This application requires two PCBs with the Switch
Demonstration application already loaded. All the source code for this application is located on the CD.
Reference to the Switch Demonstration Application Note, AN2773 for more details.
MC908HCS08GB60/-GT60/MC13192
Switch Application
Non Volatile Memory
802.15.4 MAC
802.15.4 PHY
Embedded Bootloader
Device
Driver
I/O
GPIO
User Interface Push-buttons
S101
S102
S103 S104
Figure 4. DIG-528-2 Switch Application Layers
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6.2 DIG-536-2 Demonstration Applications
The demonstrating applications that run on the DIG-536-2 PCB use version 1.00 of the Simple Media
Access Controller (SMAC). Refer to the SMAC Reference Manual, SMCRM/D for more details. The
SMAC is a smaller and less complex implementation of the 802.15.04 MAC/PHY layer. There is no
network layer in this application. All applications use the Freescale Embedded Bootloader for simplified
firmware updates.
MC908HCS08GB60/-GT60/MC13192
Accelerometer
Application
Non Volatile Memory
802.15.4 SMAC
802.15.4 SPHY
Embedded Bootloader
I/O
Device
Driver
Figure 5. DIG-528-2 Accelerometer Application Layers
GPIO
User Interface Push buttons
S101
S102
S103 S104
6.2.1 Accelerometer Demonstration Application
The Accelerometer demonstration application requires two DIG-536-2 boards with the Accelerometer
Demonstration application already loaded. Perform the following steps.
1. Insert the MC13192 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. If auto install is disabled on your
personal computer (PC), run the home.htm file from the root on the CD.
2. Select the serial connection and power-up the receiver SARD board.
3. Connect the first SARD board, which will be the receiver, to the PC serial port using a DB9
male/female serial cable included in the development kit. Verify that no jumpers are installed on
this board.
4. Connect a 9V battery or a 5.5-9V power supply to the power supply connector and set switch
S105 to the “ON” position. This board is now in receive mode.
5. The second board, which will be the transmitter, must have three jumpers installed to ensure
proper operation. Verify that jumpers are placed on pins 1 & 2 (PTB0), pins 3 & 4 (PTB1), and
pins 11 & 12 (PTB7).
6. Connect a 9V battery or a 5.5-9V supply to the power supply connector and power on the board
by setting switch S105 to the “ON” position.
7. Hold any one of the switches (S101, S102, S103, or S104) down while at the same time holding
down switch S106. First release S106, then release the other switch.
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8. If led D104 is blinking repeatedly then the board is in T ransmit mode. If led D104 is not blinking,
then set switch S106 again. If the LED is still not blinking, repeat the previous step.
9. Verify that both boards are communicating correctly by checking the receiver board to verify if
led D103 is blinking repeatedly. If led D103 is not blinking, then press switch S106 turn. If the
boards are still unable to communicate, replace the batteries and perform Step 2 and Step 3 again.
Refer to the Accelerometer Quick Start Guide Application Note, AN2762 for more details.
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