USER GUIDE
AT04365 REB233-XPRO Extension User Guide
Introduction
This application note describes how to get started with the Atmel® REB233
Extension board.
The ZigBit Extension boards is targeted for evaluating the features of the Atmel
AT86RF233 radio transceiver.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................... 1
1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 3
1.1. Features ..... ..... ............................ ..... ..... ..... ......................... 3
1.2. Design documentation and related links ............... ..... ..... ..... ....... 3
1.3. Board Assembly ...... ..... ..... ............................ ..... ..... ..... ......... 3
1.3.1. Connect to a Xplained PRO board ......... ..... ..... ..... ....... 3
1.3.2. In customer development assembly . ..... ..... ................... 3
2. Performance Analyzer ............................................................. 4
2.1. Introduction ............................ ..... ..... ..... ............................ ... 4
2.2. Program installation ........................ ..... ..... ..... ....................... . 4
2.3. Program use .......................... ..... ..... ..... ............................ ... 7
3. Xplained Pro ............................................................................ 9
3.1. Hardware identification system ..................... ..... ..... ..... ............. 9
3.2. Standard headers and connectors ..... ..... ..... ..... ........................ 9
3.2.1. Xplained Pro standard extension header ........................ 9
4. Hardware user guide ............................................................ 11
4.1. Board overview . ..... ..... ..... ............................ ..... ..... ..... ........ 11
4.2. Headers and connectors ............................ ..... ..... ..... ............ 11
4.2.1. J100 Xplained Pro extension connector ................... .... 11
4.2.2. Current monitoring (X3) ... ..... ..... ............................ ... 12
4.3. U2 Serial EEPROM .. ..... ............................ ..... ..... ................ 12
5. Persistence Memory ............................................................. 13
6. Agency Certifications ............................................................ 14
6.1. United State (FCC) .. ..... ..... ............................ ..... ..... ............ 14
6.2. European Union (ETSI) ..... ..... ............................ ..... ..... ..... ... 14
6.3. Canada (IC) .......................... ..... ..... ............................ ..... .. 15
6.4. Using Limited Modular Certified Products ............. ..... ..... .......... 15
7. Document revision history ..................................................... 17
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1. Getting Started
1.1 Features
The REB233 extension is a template design for the AT86RF233 with a PCB antenna
1.2 Design documentation and related links
The following list contains links to the most relevant documents and software for the extension board.
http://www.atmel.com/tools/reb233-xpro.aspx
1.3 Board Assembly
The extension board can be used to provide wireless communication to a Xplained PRO board or to provide
wireless communication to your own prototype for SW development and HW verification.
1.3.1 Connect to a Xplained PRO board
The Extension board can be connected to any Xplained PRO main board using the extension header.
1.3.2 In customer development assembly
The Extension board can be wired into the customer prototype assembly by using the on-board connectors, all
relevant signals are available
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2. Performance Analyzer
2.1 Introduction
The Performance Analyzer FW together with the GUI in Atmel Studio Wireless Composer Extension provides a
number of basic functional RF tests.
A quick start guide and general help is provided in Wireless Composer once started.
2.2 Program installation
How to install necessary SW. (Details provided in "Getting Started Chapter")
1. Install Atmel Studio
1
2. Once Studio is installed and started use the Tools - Extension Manager to install the Wireless Composer
Select Wireless and Wireless Composer
1
http://www.atmel.com/tools/atmelstudio.aspx
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Log in to Atmel Gallery
Click download again and download starts
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Restart Atmel Studio, allow help to make changes and the Performance Analyzer GUI is available in the
Tools menu
3. If not already preprogrammed - program the node with the Performance Analyzer FW available in the
"Wireless Performance Analyzer Firmware extension" or from source code provided in ASF.
If using an Wireless board with a uC embedded, the Performance Analyzer FW has to be programmed
using the Bootloader or JTAGICE as described in the "Getting started " chapter
If using a extension board which do not have a uC embedded, the Performance Analyzer FW has to be
programmed on the Xplained PRO board using the EBDG as described in the "Getting started " chapter
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2.3 Program use
How to get started
1. Connect the Wireless board assembly, with the Performance Analyzer FW programmed, to the PC USB
connector and power on, a COM port should now be available for the kit.
2. Power on any other wireless node assemblies of similar frequency, running the Performance Analyzer FW,
and use it as a reference.
3. Start Performance Analyzer GUI, connect to the kit via the COM port and follow the quick start guide.
4. Typical use:
SAM4L Xplained PRO with Wireless Extension and remote node
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mega256RFR2 Xplained PRO and remote node
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3. Xplained Pro
Xplained Pro is an evaluation platform that provides the full Atmel microcontroller experience. The platform
consists of a series of Microcontroller (MCU) boards and extension boards that are integrated with Atmel
Studio, have Atmel Software Framework (ASF) drivers and demo code, support data streaming and more.
Xplained Pro MCU boards support a wide range of Xplained Pro extension boards that are connected through
a set of standardized headers and connectors. Each extension board has an identification (ID) chip to uniquely
identify which boards are mounted on a Xplained Pro MCU board. This information is used to present relevant
user guides, application notes, datasheets and example code through Atmel Studio. Available Xplained Pro
MCU and extension boards can be purchased in the Atmel Web Store1.
3.1 Hardware identification system
All Xplained Pro compatible extension boards have an Atmel ATSHA204 crypto authentication chip mounted.
This chip contains information that identifies the extension with its name and some extra data. When an
Xplained Pro extension board is connected to an Xplained Pro MCU board the information is read and sent
to Atmel Studio. The Atmel Kits extension, installed with Atmel Studio, will give relevant information, code
examples and links to relevant documents. Table 3-1, “Xplained Pro ID chip content” on page 9 shows the
data fields stored in the ID chip with example content.
Table 3-1. Xplained Pro ID chip content
Data Field Data Type Example Content
Manufacturer ASCII string Atmel’\0’
Product Name ASCII string Segment LCD1 Xplained Pro’\0’
Product Revision ASCII string 02’\0’
Product Serial Number ASCII string 1774020200000010’\0’
Minimum Voltage [mV] uint16_t 3000
Maximum Voltage [mV] uint16_t 3600
Maximum Current [mA] uint16_t 30
3.2 Standard headers and connectors
3.2.1 Xplained Pro standard extension header
All Xplained Pro kits have one or more dual row, 20 pin, 100mil extension headers. Xplained Pro MCU boards
have male headers while Xplained Pro extensions have their female counterparts. Note that all pins are
not always connected. However, all the connected pins follow the defined pin-out described in Table 3-2,
“Xplained Pro extension header” on page 9. The extension headers can be used to connect a wide variety
of Xplained Pro extensions to Xplained Pro MCU boards and to access the pins of the target MCU on Xplained
Pro MCU board directly.
Table 3-2. Xplained Pro extension header
Pin number Name Description
1 ID Communication line to the ID chip on extension board.
2 GND Ground
3 ADC(+) Analog to digital converter , alternatively positive part of
4 ADC(-) Analog to digital converter , alternatively negative part of
5 GPIO1 General purpose IO
6 GPIO2 General purpose IO
7 PWM(+) Pulse width modulation , alternatively positive part of
8 PWM(-) Pulse width modulation , alternatively positive part of
differential ADC
differential ADC
differential PWM
differential PWM
1
http://store.atmel.com/CBC.aspx?q=c:100113
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Pin number Name Description
9 IRQ/GPIO Interrupt request line and/or general purpose IO.
10 SPI_SS_B/GPIO Slave select for SPI and/or general purpose IO.
11 TWI_SDA Data line for two wire interface. Always implemented, bus
type.
12 TWI_SCL Clock line for two wire interface. Always implemented, bus
type.
13 USART_RX Receiver line of Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous
serial Receiver and Transmitter
14 USART_TX Transmitter line of Universal Synchronous and
Asynchronous serial Receiver and Transmitter
15 SPI_SS_A Slave select for SPI. Should be unique if possible.
16 SPI_MOSI Master out slave in line of Serial peripheral interface. Always
implemented, bus type
17 SPI_MISO Master in slave out line of Serial peripheral interface. Always
implemented, bus type
18 SPI_SCK Clock for Serial peripheral interface. Always implemented,
bus type
19 GND Ground
20 VCC Power for extension board
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4. Hardware user guide
4.1 Board overview
Figure 4-1. Board overview
4.2 Headers and connectors
The extension board connectors.
4.2.1 J100 Xplained Pro extension connector
The Xplained Pro extension connectors, used to connect the extension board to the Xplained Pro board.
Table 4-1. J100 Xplained Pro extension header
Pin Name
Pin Name
1 ID Communication line to the ID chip on
2 GND Ground
3 ADC(+) 9 DIG1 DIG1 via J201 enabling disconnection from
4 ADC(-) 1 DIG3 DIG3 via J200 enabling disconnection from
5 GPIO1 10 DIG2 DIG2
6 GPIO2 17 CLKM CLK_OUT - can be disconnected by not
7 PWM(+) 8 RSTN RESET to Extension board
8 PWM(-)
9 IRQ/GPIO 24 IRQ Interrupt request line to uC on Xplained Pro
10 SPI_SS_B/
11 SLP_TR Wake up interrupt to RF
GPIO
11 TWI_SDA EEPROM Data line for I2C interface to AT24MAC602
12 TWI_SCL EEPROM Clock line for I2C interface to AT24MAC602
RF233
Description
extension board.
J100
J100
mounting R6
board
serial EEPROM
serial EEPROM
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Pin Name
13 USART_RX
14 USART_TX
15 SPI_SS_A 23 SEL Slave select for SPI. Should be unique if
16 SPI_MOSI 22 MOSI Master out slave in line of Serial peripheral
17 SPI_MISO 20 MISO Master in slave out line of Serial peripheral
18 SPI_SCK 19 SCLK Clock for Serial peripheral interface. Always
19 GND Ground
20 VCC Power for extension board
4.2.2 Current monitoring (X3)
X3 enables current monitoring using an external multimeter.
Connect multimeter between X3-1 and X3-2 to measure the current used by the AT86RF233.
Figure 4-2. X3 current monitor
RF233
Pin Name
Description
possible.
interface. Always implemented, bus type
interface. Always implemented, bus type
implemented, bus type
Table 4-2. X3 Current measurement
X3 Pin function
1 - Vdd 3.3V pin on the J100 via L1
2 - V_TRX 3.3V pin on the AT86RF233
4.3 U2 Serial EEPROM
The REB233 contains a serial EEPROM, AT24MAC602, with factory programmed MAC addresses available
via the I2C interface of J100.
The memory organisation is as documented in the Persistence Memory section. The structure is located from
EEPROM address 0x00 device address ‘1010’
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5. Persistence Memory
A dedicated memory space is allocated to store product specific information and called the Persistence
Memory. The organization of the persistence memory is as follows:
Table 5-1. Persistence Memory
Data Size
Structure Revision 2 bytes
MAC address 8 bytes
Board information – PCBA Name 30 bytes
Board information – PCBA Serial number 10 bytes
Board information – PCBA Atmel Part Number 8 bytes
Board information – PCBA Revision 1 byte
XTAL Calibration Value 1 byte
Reserved 7 bytes
Reserved 4 bytes
CRC 1 bytes
The MAC address stored inside the MCU is a uniquely assigned ID for each ZigBit and owned by Atmel. User
of the ZigBit application can use this unique MAC ID to address the ZigBit in end-applications. The MAC ID
can be read from the ZigBit using the Performance Analyzer Application that is supplied through Atmel Studio
Gallery Extension.
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6. Agency Certifications
6.1 United State (FCC)
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. To fulfill FCC Certification
requirements, an OEM manufacturer must comply with the following regulations:
1. The ATREB233-XPRO modular transmitter must be labelled with its own FCC ID number, and, if the FCC
ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into
which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label
can use wording such as the following:
Important
Important
Important
Contains FCC ID : VW4A091887. This equipment complies with Part 15 of the 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 (FCC 15.19)
The internal antenna used for this mobile transmitter must provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm
from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device is approved as a mobile device with respect to RF exposure
compliance, and may only be marketed to OEM installers. Use in portable exposure conditions (FCC 2.1093)
requires separate equipment authorization.
Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment (FCC section 15.21).
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference 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 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense
(FCC section 15.105).
ATREB233-XPRO is limited modular approved and required separate approval for this module when used on
an application board.
Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 des réglementations de la FCC. Le fonctionnement de l’appareil est
sujetaux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences néfastes, et
(2) cet appareil doit tolérer les interférences reçues, y compris celles qui risquent de provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable
6.2 European Union (ETSI)
The ATREB233-XPRO Module has been certified for use in European Union countries. If these modules are
incorporated into a product, the manufacturer must ensure compliance of the final product to the European
harmonized EMC and low voltage/safety standards. A Declaration of Conformity must be issued for each of
these standards and kept on file as described in Annex II of the R&TTE Directive.
Furthermore, the manufacturer must maintain a copy of the modules' documentation and ensure the final
product does not exceed the specified power ratings, antenna specifications, and/or installation requirements
as specified in the user manual. If any of these specifications are exceeded in the final product, a submission
must be made to a notified body for compliance testing to all required standards.
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Important
The 'CE' marking must be affixed to a visible location on the OEM product. The CE mark shall
consist of the initials "CE" taking the following form:
The CE marking must have a height of at least 5mm except where this is not possible on account
of the nature of the apparatus. The CE marking must be affixed visibly, legibly, and indelibly. More
detailed information about CE marking requirements you can find at "DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL" on 9 March 1999 at section 12.
6.3 Canada (IC)
The ATREB233-XPRO Module complies with Industry Canada specifications RSS-210 and RSS – GenIC.
ID for ATREB233-XPRO is 11019A-091887
ATREB233-XPRO is limited modular approved and required separate approval for this module when used on
an application board.
User manuals for licence-exempt radio apparatus shall contain the following or equivalent notice in a
conspicuous location in the user manual or alternatively on the device or both.
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, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radioexempts 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.
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
interference 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
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une
antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans
le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le
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.
6.4 Using Limited Modular Certified Products
The ATREB233-XPRO Module is certified under part 15 of FCC rules. The Modular certification category of this
module is “Limited Modular”. The End product using these modules hence has to undergo compliance testing
and receive a new FCC ID for the final product carrying these modules. Certification of the final product lies
solely with the type of design of the final product, excluding the ZigBit.
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Warning
Important
Important
Important
The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that the OEM modular transmitter must
be labeled with its own FCC ID number. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the
final product enclosure that displays the contents shown below. If the FCC ID is not visible when
the equipment is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the
equipment is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed equipment.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the 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
(FCC 15.19). The internal / external antenna(s) used for this mobile transmitter must provide
a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Installers must be provided
with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This device is approved as a mobile device with respect to RF expo- sure
compliance, and may only be marketed to OEM installers. Use in portable exposure conditions
(FCC 2.1093) requires separate equipment authorization.
Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment (FCC section 15.21).
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference 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 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense
(FCC section 15.105).
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7. Document revision history
Document
Date Comment
revision
A 15/05/2013 Draft
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