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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Overview ..............................................................................................................................3

1.1. Contents of the Evaluation Kit:................................................................................. 3

1.2. Hardware needed.....................................................................................................3

1.3. Software needed......................................................................................................3

2. Setting up the EvalBoard......................................................................................................4

3. Testboard Layout .................................................................................................................5

4. Operation of the testboard....................................................................................................6

5. Power Supply ....................................................................................................................... 6

5.1. D.C. power from a power supply.............................................................................6

5.2. D.C. power from a USB device: .............................................................................. 7

5.3. Power on.................................................................................................................7

6. Serial Port.............................................................................................................................8

7. Reset....................................................................................................................................8

8. Operation and programming ................................................................................................8

8.1. Serial communication and embedded bootloader .................................................8

8.2. Upload of EmberZNet sample applications............................................................ 9

8.3. Selecting the hardware platform ..........................................................................10

8.4. EmberTM Insight Adaptor configuration ................................................................11

9. Ember ZigBee Implementation.....................................................................................11

9.1 Flash Programming of PAN4570 ......................................................................... 11

9.2. Development of Applications...............................................................................14

9.3. EmberTM ZigBee stack ........................................................................................14

9.4. Testing for IEEE802.15.4 parameters..................................................................15

10. Schematic of the ISM RF TRANSCEIVER TESTBOARD.............................................. 16

10.1 Sheet 1................................................................................................................ 16

10.2. Sheet 2................................................................................................................ 17

10.3. PAN4570 carrierboard ........................................................................................18

11. Related Documents.......................................................................................................19

12. Document Status...........................................................................................................19

13. History for this Document..............................................................................................19

14. General Information.......................................................................................................20

15. Life Support Policy ........................................................................................................20

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1. OVERVIEW

The EvalKit PAN4570 allows evaluation of the wireless module PAN4570. For a basic hardware evaluation the test software Ember Range Test Application V2.0 and the Ember can be used for loading other applications via the serial cable to PAN4570, for example the EmberZNet sample application “simple-lighting”.

For more information see chapter 9.3.

1.1. CONTENTS OF THE EVALUATION KIT:

- 2 x ISM RF Transceiver Testboards

- 2 x PAN4570 mounted on a carrierboard

- 2 x 2,45GHz antennas with male SMA plugs

- 2 x RS-232 cables

- 2 x battery adaptors with cable for d. c. power supply

- 1 x CD with software and documentation

1.2. HARDWARE NEEDED

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- 12 x Batteries (AA size) (or 2 mains supplied 9Vdc sources)

- PC with at least 1 (preferably 2) free COM Ports

1.3. SOFTWARE NEEDED

- Microsoft™ “Hyper Terminal” or any other terminal software installed on a pc

- EmberZNet installed on a pc, currently Version 2.5.0

- Ember

xIDE for EM250 compiler and debugger installed on the pc where

EmberZNet is installed on

- Ember

InSight Desktop installed on a pc for network development

Range Test Application V2.0 (Version Oct. 1 2006). This basic hardware test software and the EmberZNet sample application “simple-lighting” are ready for programming included on the CD within this kit.

Programming and debugging with Ember

xIDE requires at least 1 EmberTM Insight

Adaptor. Loading an image file (.ebl as output from xIDE) to PAN4570 via the included serial

cable is possible as well, in this case the Insight Adaptor is not needed

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Important: To install and run the programs you need Administrator rights on the test PC. Check for software updates at www.Ember.com

2. SETTING UP THE EVALBOARD

Plug a PAN4570 Carrierboard on one of the three 34-pins headers (B or C or D) as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Please take care that pin 1 of the Carrierboard connects to pin1 of the testboard according to the “1” marking on the PCBs.

Important: Only 1 PAN4570 carrierboard may be plugged on the testboard.

The other 34-pin headers/sockets are provided for demo application boards like sensors, actuators, etc. On slot A a socket is mounted instead of double pin rows for applications using a plug with pins. For details on the testboard see chapter 3 and the testboard schematic in chapter 10.

Mount the 50Ohms 2,4GHz antenna with SMA male plug on the PAN4570 carrierboard SMA socket.

Check if a Vcc=+2,7Vdc module supply jumper is set to the corresponding 2-pin header (B or C or D). Remark: Instead of a jumper an amperemeter for measuring the module current on VCC can be connected to the module supply 2-pin header. In this case the voltage drop at the amperemeters internal resistor reduces the Vcc voltage applied to PAN4570 depending on the current drawn. Therefore check if the amperemeter used has an internal resistance of sufficiently low value.

As an option a +5Vdc regulated voltage is available on the 34-pins headers (this does not apply to usage of USB as power supply).

Important: Do not connect the +5Vdc directly to PAN4570 because it may damage the Module.

The reason for the +5Vdc option are applications needing a higher supply voltage (i.e. with white LEDs). In order to use +5Vdc on the headers it has to be connected by plugging a jumper to position JP2.

The total available current from Vcc plus the current from +5Vdc is approximately 270mA maximum, provided that the power source voltage applied to P1-P2-P3 does not drop below approximately 6,6Vdc.

For the location of switches and jumpers on the Evaluation board see chapter 3

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3. TESTBOARD LAYOUT

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power switch

power supply inputs 7-9Vdc

JP2 for connecting +5Vdc to carrierboards

(not used on PAN4570 board)

RESET button

BDM not used

Vcc voltage selector, JP4 set

for 2,7Vdc

serial RS232 interface COM2

UART1: S1-1 and S1-3 on, all others

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Figure 2 ISM RF Transceiver testboard with PAN4570 and antenna

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4. OPERATION OF THE TESTBOARD

If not already done please follow the basic setting up instructions as in Chapter 2 Check if the jumper plugs are set as indicated in Figure 2. The functions of the jumpers are as follows:

jumper

function to set as in Figure 2

A Vcc for position A do not care B Vcc for module at position B* do not care C Vcc for module at position C* yes D Vcc for module at position D* do not care JP2 5Vdc feed to Slots A, B, C, D** no

JP3

JP4

JP7

Vcc setting 2.1-2.7-3.4V; see Table 2 Vcc setting 2.1-2.7-3.4V; see Table 2 Vcc regulator output feed to A, B, C, D

no for Vcc=2.7Vdc default yes for Vcc=2.7Vdc default

yes

(Table 1)

* Position C is used as an example, position B or D could be used as well. An amperemeter for measuring module current can be inserted instead of the jumper ** +5Vdc supply (independent on JP3 and JP4 settings) option is provided for application demos. The +5Vdc supply is NOT used on PAN4570 carrierboard.

Check if the port switches S1 near to the COM2 connector for RS232 are all set to off position except the selected UART as noted in Figure 2/Table 3.

5. POWER SUPPLY

5.1. D.C. POWER FROM A POWER SUPPLY

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Set the power switch SW7 to the position 2 = off. Connect a power supply with 7-9VDC to one of the power inputs (P1 or P2).

In case of P1 use a plug with 5,5mm diameter and the positive terminal at the centre contact.

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