Ember Net Developer Kit Users Manual

EmberNet Developer Kit
User’s Guide

120-0002-210 December 2002

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FCC Compliance for the EmberNet Node

Compliance Statement ( Part 15.19 )

The EmberNet Node complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

--This device may not cause harmful interference, and

--This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning ( Part 15.21 )

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the userís
authority to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure ( OET Bulletin 65 )

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, this transmitter should only be used or
installed at locations where there is at least 20cm separation distance between the antenna and all persons.

The EmberNet Node is intended for installation in mobile devices, and is not intended for installation in portable devices.

Copyright © 2002 by Ember Corporation

All rights reserved

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data,
and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or
implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document.
The information in this document is the property of Ember Corporation.

EmberNet and Ember are a trademarks of Ember Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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Contents

Preface

About This Guide vii
Associated EmberNet Documentation vii
Getting Help vii

CHAPTER 1 EmberNet Developer Kit Overview

Developer Kit Requirements 1-2
Developer Kit Components 1-3

Hardware Components 1-3
Software Components 1-4
Support Services 1-4

Hardware Components 1-5

EmberNet Node 1-5

EmberNet Node Components 1-6
EmberNet Node Connections 1-7

EmberNet Breakout Boards 1-8

Breakout board components and connections 1-9

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EmberNet Gateway 1-9

EmberNet Gateway Components 1-10

EmberNet Gateway Connections 1-10
Radio antenna 1-11
USB Programmer with cable 1-11

Software Components 1-12

GCC Compiler 1-12

Alternate Compiler 1-12
EmberNet Node Binary for EmberNet Node Hardware 1-12
EmberNet Host API and EmberNet SPI Protocol (ESP) Command
Set 1-12
Sample Applications 1-13
Application Template 1-13

CHAPTER 2 Connecting the Hardware

Attaching antennae 2-2

About the antennae 2-2

EmberNet Node antenna 2-2

EmberNet Gateway antenna 2-4
Connecting the antennae 2-5

Connecting the EmberNet Breakout Board 2-6

Breakout board components and connections 2-6

Select Processor 2-9

Set the Serial Select Dip Switch (SW4) 2-10

Set the LED Select Dip Switch (SW3) 2-10

Installing the EmberNet Gateway 2-11

Connecting the Gateway 2-11

CHAPTER 3 Using the EmberNet Developer Kit Software

Installing the GCC Compiler 3-2

To install the compiler 3-2

To compile the sample applications 3-2

About the sample applications 3-3

To run the default sample application 3-3

Using the Application Template 3-4

To use the applicatoin template 3-4

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Using your Implementer ID 3-4

Implementer code 3-5
Project code 3-5
Tag 3-5

Defining services using your implementer ID 3-5

CHAPTER 4 Installing and Using the USB Programmer

Installing the USB Programmer Software 4-2

To install the USB Programmer software: 4-2

Attach the USB Programmer 4-3

To attach the USB Programmer: 4-3

Configuring the ISP Super programmer software 4-6

To configure the USB programmer: 4-6

Programming the Processor 4-8

To program the processor: 4-8

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Preface

About This Guide

This guide introduces you to the components of the EmberNet Developer Kit and
provides basic instruction for their use.

Associated EmberNet Documentation

EmberNet Overview

EmberNet Application Development Guide

EmberNet View User’s Guide

EmberNet Node Technical Specification

EmberNet Gateway Technical Specification

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Getting Help

Documentation, customer service, and support are available at support.ember.com
or by contacting your account representative at Ember.

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