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Note the following details of the code protection feature on Microchip devices:

• Microchip products meet the specification contained in their particular Microchip Data Sheet.

• Microchip believes that its family of products is one of the most secure families of its kind on the market today, when used in the intended manner and under normal conditions.

• There are dishonest and possibly illegal methods used to breach the code protection feature. All of these methods, to our knowledge, require using the Microchip products in a manner outside the operating specifications contained in Microchip’s Data Sheets. Most likely, the person doing so is engaged in theft of intellectual property.

• Microchip is willing to work with the customer who is concerned about the integrity of their code.

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Code protection is constantly evolving. We at Microchip are committed to continuously improving the code protection features of our products. Attempts to break Microchip’s code protection feature may be a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If such acts allow unauthorized access to your software or other copyrighted work, you may have a right to sue for relief under that Act.

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Microchip received ISO/TS-16949:2002 quality system certification for its worldwide headquarters, design and wafer fabrication facilities in Chandler and Tempe, Arizona and Mountain View, California in October 2003. The Company’s quality system processes and procedures are for its PICmicro devices, Serial EEPROMs, microperipherals, nonvolatile memory and analog products. In addition, Microchip’s quality system for the design and manufacture of development systems is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

8-bit MCUs, KEELOQ

code hopping

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Table of Contents

Preface ........................................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1. PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit Overview

1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 5

1.2 What is the PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit? .................................................... 5

1.3 PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit Components ................................................... 5

1.4 Overview of the PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit ............................................... 6

1.5 PICDEM Z Motherboard ................................................................................. 6

1.6 PICDEM Z RF Card ........................................................................................ 8

1.7 PICDEM Z Software CD ................................................................................. 8

Chapter 2. Getting Started with the PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit

2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Host Computer Requirements ........................................................................ 9

2.3 Using the PICDEM Z Boards for the First Time ............................................. 9

2.3.1 Assembling PICDEM Z Nodes ........................................................ 9

2.3.2 Installing PICDEM Z Software Files .............................................. 10

2.4 Executing Preprogrammed Demo Applications ............................................ 11

Chapter 3. Experimenting with the PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 13

3.2 Modifying Demo Application Configurations ................................................. 13

3.2.1 Modifying Node ID Values ............................................................. 13

3.2.2 Modifying Association and Binding Configurations ........................ 15

3.2.3 Clearing Entire Neighbor and Binding Table ................................. 17

3.2.4 Clearing Individual Association and Binding Entry ........................ 18

3.3 Testing RF Performance .............................................................................. 19

3.4 Modifying the Hardware Configuration ......................................................... 20

3.5 Developing Your Application ........................................................................ 20

3.6 Creating Your Application Source File ......................................................... 20

3.6.1 Programming Your Application ...................................................... 20

3.6.2 Restoring Demo Firmware ............................................................. 21

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 23

4.2 Common Issues ........................................................................................... 23

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Appendix A. PICDEM Z Motherboard Schematics

A.1 PICDEM Z Motherboard .............................................................................. 25

A.2 PICDEM Z Motherboard Top Assembly ....................................................... 26

A.3 PICDEM Z Motherboard Layer 1 ................................................................. 27

A.4 PICDEM Z Motherboard Layer 2 ................................................................. 28

Appendix B. PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card

B.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 31

B.2 What is the PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card? .................................................. 31

B.3 PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card Kit Components ............................................ 31

B.4 Overview of the PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card ............................................. 32

B.5 The PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card Features ................................................. 33

B.6 The PICDEM Z Software ............................................................................. 34

B.7 Getting Started with the PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card ............................... 34

B.7.1 Introduction ................................................................................... 34

B.7.2 Motherboard Requirements .......................................................... 34

B.7.3 Using the PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card for the First Time ............ 34

B.8 PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card Schematics ................................................... 35

B.9 PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card Top Assembly ............................................... 36

B.10 PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card PCB Layer 1 ................................................ 37

B.11 PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card PCB Layer 2 ................................................ 38

B.12 PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card PCB Layer 3 ................................................ 39

B.13 PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card PCB Layer 4 ................................................ 40

Worldwide Sales and Service .....................................................................................42

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Preface

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS

All documentation becomes dated, and this manual is no exception. Microchip tools and documentation are constantly evolving to meet customer needs, so some actual dialogs and/or tool descriptions may differ from those in this document. Please refer to our web site (www.microchip.com) to obtain the latest documentation available.

Documents are identified with a “DS” number. This number is located on the bottom of each page, in front of the page number. The numbering convention for the DS number is “DSXXXXXA”, where “XXXXX” is the document number and “A” is the revision level of the document.

For the most up-to-date information on development tools, see the MPLAB Select the Help menu, and then Topics to open a list of available on-line help files.

IDE on-line help.

INTRODUCTION

This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the PICDEM Z Demo Kit. Items discussed in this chapter include:

• Document Layout

• Conventions Used in this Guide

• Warranty Registration

• Recommended Reading

• The Microchip Web Site

• Development Systems Customer Change Notification Service

• Customer Support

DOCUMENT LAYOUT

This document describes how to use the PICDEM Z Demo Kit as a development tool to evaluate and experiment with Microchip solutions for the ZigBee™ protocol. The manual layout is as follows:

• Chapter 1: PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit Overview – Describes the PICDEM Z

Demonstration Kit and how it works.

• Chapter 2: Getting Started with the PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit – What you

need to know to start using the PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit.

• Chapter 3: Experimenting with the PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit – How to

program and use the PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit.

• Chapter 4: Troubleshooting – How to solve common operation problems with

the PICDEM Z Demo Kit.

• Appendix A: PICDEM Z Motherboard Schematics – Hardware information on

the PICDEM Z demonstration board

• Appendix B: PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card – Hardware information on the

PICDEM Z RF card

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE

Where applicable, this manual uses the following documentation conventions:

DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS

Description Represents Examples

Arial font:

Italic characters Referenced books MPLAB

Emphasized text ...is the only compiler...

Initial caps A window the Output window

A dialog the Settings dialog A menu selection select Enable Programmer

Quotes A field name in a window or

dialog

Underlined, italic text with right angle bracket

Bold characters A dialog button Click OK

‘bnnnn A binary number where n is a

Text in angle brackets < > A key on the keyboard Press <Enter>, <F1>

Courier font:

Plain Courier Sample source code #define START

Italic Courier A variable argument file.o, where file can be

0xnnnn A hexadecimal number where

Square brackets [ ] Optional arguments mcc18 [options] file

Curly brackets and pipe character: { | }

Ellipses... Replaces repeated text var_name [,

A menu path File>Save

A tab Click the Power tab

digit

Filenames autoexec.bat File paths c:\mcc18\h Keywords _asm, _endasm, static Command-line options -Opa+, -Opa- Bit values 0, 1

n is a hexadecimal digit

Choice of mutually exclusive arguments; an OR selection

Represents code supplied by user

“Save project before build”

‘b00100, ‘b10

any valid filename

0xFFFF, 0x007A

[options] errorlevel {0|1}

var_name...] void main (void)

{ ... }

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Please complete the enclosed Warranty Registration Card and mail it promptly. Sending in the Warranty Registration Card entitles users to receive new product updates. Interim software releases are available at the Microchip web site.

Chapter 1. PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit Overview

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter presents an overview of the features and requirements of the PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit. Topics covered in this chapter include:

• What is the PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit?

• PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit Components

• Overview of the PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit

• PICDEM Z Motherboard

• PICDEM Z RF Card

• PICDEM Z Software CD

1.2 WHAT IS THE PICDEM Z DEMONSTRATION KIT?

The PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit is designed to allow developers to evaluate and experiment with Microchip solutions for the ZigBee protocol. The PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit provides two ZigBee nodes to create a simple two-node network. If required, additional nodes may be purchased to expand the network. The preprogrammed demo application firmware allows multiple operational configurations without modifying a single line of code. Using the Microchip Stack for ZigBee Protocol source code, available free-of-charge from the Microchip web site, developers can develop their own applications or modify the supplied demo applications.

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1.3 PICDEM Z DEMONSTRATION KIT COMPONENTS

Your demonstration kit contains the following items:

1. Two PICDEM Z demonstration motherboards.

2. Two PICDEM Z RF cards (Exact RF transceiver is dependent upon your kit P/N).

3. Two 9V batteries.

4. The Microchip Software CD for ZigBee CD-ROM, which contains demo applications and source code for the Microchip Stack.

5. This manual (included on the CD-ROM in Adobe

6. A warranty registration card.

Acrobat® format).

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1.4 OVERVIEW OF THE PICDEM Z DEMONSTRATION KIT

The PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit (also referred to as the PICDEM Z kit) is designed to demonstrate the Microchip solution for the ZigBee protocol. The PICDEM Z kit includes two ZigBee nodes, each preprogrammed with demo Coordinator and Reduced Function Device (RFD) applications. Each node consists of two boards – one motherboard and one RF card. The PICDEM Z motherboard is designed to support different types of RF transceivers. Microchip will be adding support for new RF transceivers as time progresses. For the complete list of supported RF transceivers, please visit the Microchip web site.

In addition to demonstrating standard ZigBee functionality, the PICDEM Z kit can also be used to develop custom applications based on the ZigBee protocol. The kit includes the complete source code for the Microchip Stack for the ZigBee protocol. The Microchip application note AN965, Microchip Stack for the ZigBee™ Protocol (DS00965) discusses the Microchip Stack in more detail.

1.5 PICDEM Z MOTHERBOARD

The PICDEM Z demonstration board or motherboard, has all of the features necessary to begin developing ZigBee protocol-based applications using the Microchip PIC18 family of microcontrollers. The preprogrammed firmware allows users to begin evaluating the board right out of the box, with no additional programming or configuration.

FIGURE 1-1: PICDEM Z MOTHERBOARD

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PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit Overview

Features on the PICDEM Z demonstration board include:

1. Microcontroller Socket (U4): 40- and 28-pin DIP sockets are provided for the user’s choice of Microchip PIC18 microcontrollers. The board is equipped from the factory with a PIC18LF4620 high-performance microcontroller, clocked at 4 MHz and preprogrammed with the demo application firmware using the Microchip Stack. The microcontroller on each board included in the demonstration kit contains a label that identifies it as either a ZigBee Coordinator or ZigBee RFD.

2. Temperature Sensor (U3: TC77): This is a 5-pin thermal sensor with an SPI interface from Microchip.

3. User-defined LEDs (D1, D2): These two LEDs are driven by digital I/O pins of the controller, and may be used to simulate a digital output to an embedded device. These LEDs are enabled/disabled by jumpers JP2 and JP3. By default, LEDs are enabled by permanently shorting jumpers via PCB traces. If required, you may cut the traces and install your own jumpers.

4. User-defined Push Buttons (S2, S3): These switches are connected to digital I/O pins on the controller, and may be used to simulate a digital input in an embedded application. These switches do not have external pull-up resistors; as a result you must enable the internal pull-up option on PORTB to correctly read the switch status.

5. Reset Push Button (S1): This switch is tied to the MCLR and is used to reset the board.

6. RJ-11 (six-wire) Modular Connector (J5): This connector allows the demonstration board to be connected to Microchip MPLAB ICD 2 systems for advanced microcontroller debugging and programming.

7. RS-232 (DB9F) Connector (P1): This connector allows the demonstration board to be connected to any other board or PC serial port. The preprogrammed demo application firmware uses this connector to communicate with a PC and offer application configuration options. If required, you may disconnect the on-board RS-232 driver circuit from the controller by breaking the PCB traces on the J3 jumper.

8. RF Card Connector (J2): This is a common connector to connect all supported RF cards. This connector provides +3.3V DC, an SPI bus, and a few discrete digital I/O control signals.

9. Prototype Area: A prototype area is provided to breadboard additional circuitry for development. Connections are provided for +3.3V DC, ground, and all I/O ports of a microcontroller.

10. On-board Power: An on-board regulator provides 9V DC to 3.3V DC rated at 100 mA. The board may be powered via either an external 9V DC input (J1) or the on-board 9V battery (B1). The board contains a diode to protect against an accidental reverse power connection. When using a 9V battery to power the board, switch S7 must be set to ON. The 2.5 mm 9V DC jack is wired such that when a 9V DC plug is inserted, the on-board battery is automatically disconnected from the circuit.

11. Measure Current (JP4): This jumper can be used to measure current drawn by all of the circuits on the board. By default, this jumper is shorted via a PCB trace. To measure the current, cut the JP4 trace and insert an ammeter between the JP4 terminals. You may also install your choice of resistor at R9 and measure voltage across it to determine the current.

12. Node ID: This unique serial number is used by the preprogrammed demonstration application firmware to create a unique 64-bit extended Medium Access Control (MAC) address. The extended MAC address of the board can be changed by either serial configuration or by modifying firmware.

13. Revision Level Indicator (Back Side): The text on the solder side of the board indicates the hardware revision level.

pin on the controller,

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1.6 PICDEM Z RF CARD

The PICDEM Z motherboard is designed to support RF cards using RF transceivers from various vendors. Microchip is planning to add support for new RF transceivers. Please check the Microchip web site for the list of supported RF transceivers. You may find details of an individual RF card in its respective user’s guide document.

See Appendix B. “PICDEM Z 2.4 GHz RF Card” for information on the RF cards supplied in your PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit.

1.7 PICDEM Z SOFTWARE CD

The CD provides the complete source code for the Microchip Stack for the ZigBee protocol. It also includes two demo applications based on the Microchip Stack.

You may download the latest version of the Microchip Stack from the Application Design Center at the Microchip web site.

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Chapter 2. Getting Started with the PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit

2.1 INTRODUCTION

Topics covered in this chapter include:

• Host Computer Requirements

• Using the PICDEM Z Boards for the First Time

• Executing Preprogrammed Demo Applications

2.2 HOST COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS

The preprogrammed demo applications do not require the host computer to observe the functionality. However, a host computer is required if you want to change the default demo application configuration.

To change the default demo application configuration, you must have a system that meets the following hardware and software requirements:

• Any computer system with one available standard serial port (DB9)

• Any operating system that provides a standard RS-232 terminal program using

the available hardware serial port

The PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit includes a CD that contains the complete source code for both demo applications and the Microchip Stack. To view the contents of the CD, modify demo applications or develop your own application, you must have a system that meets Microchip MPLAB system requirements. Please visit the Microchip web site for up-to-date system requirements and to download the Microchip MPLAB software.

2.3 USING THE PICDEM Z BOARDS FOR THE FIRST TIME

2.3.1 Assembling PICDEM Z Nodes

The PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit consists of two ZigBee node boards. Each node consists of one motherboard and one RF card packaged separately. You must assemble each node before applying power.

Perform the following steps to prepare each node:

1. Unbox and unwrap each board and place on a non-conductive surface.

2. Carefully plug the RF card into the J2 connector on the motherboard. Note that the connectors on the motherboard and the RF card are polarized and will not allow incorrect insertion.

3. If you have a 9V DC power supply with a 2.5 mm plug, power-up the board. If not, connect one of the supplied 9V batteries to the BT1 connector and slide switch S7 to the ON position. Observe that LEDs D1 and D2 have flashed. This confirms that the boards are working properly.

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FIGURE 2-1: MOTHERBOARD AND RF CARD CONNECTION

2.3.2 Installing PICDEM Z Software Files

The PICDEM Z Demonstration Kit contains the complete source code for the Microchip Stack for the ZigBee protocol and demo applications. The Microchip Stack for the ZigBee protocol is available free-of-charge to Microchip customers. As part of the installation process, you must accept a no-cost electronic software license to continue installation.

To install the files:

1. Insert the PICDEM Z software CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive.

2. Using Windows Explorer, open the CD and start the installation process by

double-clicking the MpZBeev1.00.00.exe icon. The version number may change as new versions are made available.

3. When presented, review the software license agreement and click I accept to

accept the license agreement and continue the installation process. If you decide to click I do not accept, the installation will terminate.

4. After successful completion, a new program group named “Microchip Stack for ZigBee” will be created and all source files will be copied to the “MpZBee” directory on the root drive of your computer. This program group provides shortcuts for all of the documents.

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