Silicon Labs UG477 User Manual
UG477: Z-Wave 700 ZGM130S Long Range
Wireless Starter Kit User's Guide
A Wireless Starter Kit with the BRD4207A Radio Board is an excellent starting point to get familiar with the ZGM130S Wireless
Gecko Z-Wave® SiP Module. It also provides the necessary tools
for developing a Silicon Labs wireless application.
BRD4207A
reference design for the ZGM130S SiP Module. The board features an SMA connector
for RF connection and an optional PCB antenna that can be selected by moving a 0 Ω
resistor.
The Wireless Starter Kit Mainboard contains an on-board J-Link debugger with a Packet
Trace Interface and a virtual COM port, enabling application development and debugging
the attached radio board as well as external hardware. The mainboard also contains
sensors and peripherals for easy demonstration of some of the ZGM130S's many capabilities.
This document describes how to use the BRD4207A Radio Board together with a Wireless Starter Kit Mainboard.
is a plug-in board for the Wireless Starter Kit Mainboard, and it is a complete
BRD4207A RADIO BOARD FEATURES
• ZGM130S Wireless Gecko SiP Module
with 512 kB Flash, 64 kB RAM. Integrated
RF matching network, crystals, and
decoupling capacitors
(ZGM130S037HGN2)
•
SMA antenna connector (863-925 MHz)
• Optional PCB antenna
WIRELESS STK MAINBOARD FEATURES
• Advanced Energy Monitor
• Packet Trace Interface
•
Virtual COM port
• SEGGER J-Link on-board debugger
• External device debugging
• Ethernet and USB connectivity
• Silicon Labs Si7021 relative humidity and
temperature sensor
• Low Power 128x128 pixel Memory LCD
• User LEDs / pushbuttons
• 20-pin 2.54 mm EXP header
• Breakout pads for SiP Module I/O
• CR2032 coin cell battery support
SOFTWARE SUPPORT
• Simplicity Studio™
• Energy Profiler
•
iOS and Android applications
ORDERING INFORMATION
• SLWSTK6050B
• SLWRB4207A
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................
1.1 Radio Boards ..............................4
1.2 Ordering Information ............................4
1.3 Getting Started ..............................4
4
2. Hardware Overview .............................5
2.1 Hardware Layout .............................5
2.2 Block Diagram ..............................6
3. Connectors ................................7
3.1 J-Link USB Connector ...........................7
3.2 Ethernet Connector ............................7
3.3 Breakout Pads ..............................8
3.4 EXP Header ...............................9
3.4.1 EXP Header Pinout ...........................10
3.5 Debug Connector .............................11
3.6 Simplicity Connector ............................12
3.7 Debug Adapter ..............................13
4. Power Supply and Reset ..........................14
4.1 Radio Board Power Selection .........................14
4.2 Board Controller Power ...........................14
4.3 ZGM130S Reset .............................15
5. Peripherals ...............................16
5.1 Push Buttons and LEDs ...........................16
5.2 RGB LED................................16
5.3 Memory LCD-TFT Display ..........................17
5.4 Si7021 Relative Humidity and Temperature Sensor .................18
5.5 Virtual COM Port .............................19
5.5.1 Host Interfaces ............................20
5.5.2 Serial Configuration ...........................20
5.5.3 Hardware Handshake ..........................21
6. Buttons and LEDs EXP Board ........................22
7. Board Controller .............................23
7.1 Admin Console ..............................23
7.1.1 Connecting ..............................23
7.1.2 Built-in Help .............................23
7.1.3 Command Examples ..........................24
7.2 Virtual UART ..............................24
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7.2.1 Target to Host .............................24
7.2.2 Host to Target .............................24
7.2.3 Limitations ..............................24
7.2.4 Troubleshooting ............................25
8. Advanced Energy Monitor .........................26
8.1 Introduction ...............................26
8.2 Theory of Operation ............................26
8.3 AEM Accuracy and Performance ........................27
8.4 Usage .................................27
9. On-Board Debugger ............................28
9.1 Host Interfaces ..............................28
9.1.1 USB Interface .............................28
9.1.2 Ethernet Interface ...........................28
9.1.3 Serial Number Identification ........................28
9.2 Debug Modes ..............................29
9.3 Debugging During Battery Operation ......................30
10. Kit Configuration and Upgrades .......................31
10.1 Firmware Upgrades ............................31
11. Schematics, Assembly Drawings, and BOM ..................32
12. Kit Revision History ...........................33
12.1 SLWSTK6050B Revision History .......................33
12.2 SLWRB4207A Revision History ........................33
13. Document Revision History ........................34
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UG477: Z-Wave 700 ZGM130S Long Range Wireless Starter Kit User's Guide
Introduction
1. Introduction
The ZGM130S Wireless Gecko SiP Module is featured on a radio board that plugs directly into a Wireless Starter Kit (Wireless STK)
Mainboard. The mainboard features several tools for easy evaluation and development of wireless applications. An on-board J-Link debugger enables programming and debugging on the target device over USB or Ethernet. The Advanced Energy Monitor (AEM) offers
real-time current and voltage monitoring. A virtual COM port interface (VCOM) provides an easy-to-use serial port connection over USB
or Ethernet. The Packet Trace Interface (PTI) offers invaluable debug information about transmitted and received packets in wireless
links.
All debug functionality, including AEM, VCOM, and PTI, can also be used towards external target hardware instead of the attached
radio board.
To further enhance its usability, the mainboard contains sensors and peripherals that demonstrate some of the many capabilities of the
ZGM130S. The mainboard also has a 20-pin EXP header which can be used for connecting EXP boards to the kit, or for easy connection to I/Os on the target IC on the radio board.
1.1 Radio Boards
A Wireless Starter Kit consists of one or more mainboards and radio boards that plug into the mainboard. Different radio boards are
available, each featuring different Silicon Labs devices with different operating frequency bands.
Because the mainboard is designed to work with all different radio boards, the actual pin mapping from a device pin to a mainboard
feature is done on the radio board. This means that each radio board has its own pin mapping to the Wireless Starter Kit features, such
as buttons, LEDs, the display, the EXP header and the breakout pads. Because this pin mapping is different for every radio board, it is
important to consult the correct document, which shows the kit features in context of the radio board plugged in.
This document explains how to use the Wireless Starter Kit when the ZGM130S Z-Wave Long Range Radio Board (BRD4207A) is
combined with a Wireless STK Mainboard. The combination of these two boards is hereby referred to as a Wireless Starter Kit (Wireless STK).
1.2 Ordering Information
BRD4207A can be obtained as part of SLWSTK6050B Z-Wave 700 Starter Kit or as a separate radio board, SLWRB4207A.
Table 1.1. Ordering Information
Part Number Description Contents
SLWSTK6050B Z-Wave 700 Starter Kit 2x BRD4207A ZGM130S Z-Wave Long Range Radio
Board
2x BRD4001A Wireless Starter Kit Mainboard
2x BRD8029A Buttons and LEDs EXP Board
2x LPRS SS-ANT900 868-915 MHz SMA Antenna
1x UZB-7 USB Stick
1x UZB-S USB Stick Network Sniffer
2x USB Type A to Mini-B cable
SLWRB4207A ZGM130S Z-Wave Long Range Radio Board 1x BRD4207A ZGM130S Z-Wave Long Range Radio
Board
1x LPRS SS-ANT900 868-915 MHz SMA Antenna
1.3 Getting Started
Detailed instructions for how to get started can be found on the Silicon Labs web pages: http://www.silabs.com/start-efr32zg.
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On-board USB and
Ethernet J-Link
Debugger
Radio Board Breakout Pads
Plug-in Radio Board
Si7021 Humidity and
T
emperature
Sensor
EXP header for
expansion
boards
Serial-port, packet trace and
Advanced
Energy Monitoring
header
ARM Coresight
19-pin
trace/debug
header
Ultra-low
power 128x128
pixel
memory LCD,
buttons and
LEDs
Battery or
USB power
USB-serial-port
Packet-trace
Advanced
Energy
Monitoring
EXP Board
4x Push Buttons
4x LEDs
Toggle switch
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2. Hardware Overview
2.1 Hardware Layout
The layout of the ZGM130S Z-Wave Long Range Wireless Starter Kit is shown in the figure below.
Hardware Overview
Figure 2.1. Kit Hardware Layout
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Wireless STK Mainboard
USB Mini-B
Connector
RJ-45 Ethernet
Connector
Debug
UART
Packet Trace
AEM
Debug
UART
ETM Trace
Packet Trace
AEM
Debug
UART
Packet Trace
AEM
Simplicity
Connector
Debug
Connector
Board
Controller
Multiplexer
OUT
IN
MCU
ZGM130S
SiP Module
GPI
O
EXP
Header
User Buttons
& LEDs
GPIO
EXP Board Peripherals
LEDs
GPIO
Buttons
GPIO
Slide Switch
GPIO
128 x 128 pixel
Memory LCD
I2C
Si7021
Temperature
& Humidity
Sensor
GPIO
RGB LED
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2.2 Block Diagram
An overview of the ZGM130S Z-Wave Long Range Wireless Starter Kit is shown in the figure below.
Hardware Overview
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Figure 2.2. Kit Block Diagram
Simplicity
Connector
Debug
Connector
Radio Board
Connectors
EXP Header
GND
GND
VMCU
VMCU
P1
P0
P3
P2
P5
P4
P7
P6
P9
P8
P11
P10
P13
P12
P15
P14
P17
P16
P19
P18
P21
P20
GND
GND
P23
P22
VRF
VRF
GND
GND
5V
5V
P25
P24
P27
P26
P29
P28
P31
P30
P33
P32
P35
P34
P37
P36
P39
P38
P41
P40
P43
P42
P45
P44
GND
GND
NC
NC
3V3
3V3
Ethernet
Connector
J-Link USB
Connector
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3. Connectors
This chapter gives you an overview of the Wireless STK Mainboard connectivity. The placement of the connectors is shown in the figure below.
Figure 3.1. Mainboard Connector Layout
3.1 J-Link USB Connector
J-Link
The
supported through this USB interface when connected to a host computer, such features include:
• Debugging and programming of the target device using the on-board J-Link debugger
• Communication with the target device over the virtual COM port using USB-CDC
• Accurate current profiling using the AEM
In addition to providing access to development features of the kit, this USB connector is also the main power source for the kit. USB 5V
from this connector powers the board controller and the AEM. It is recommended that the USB host be able to supply at least 500 mA
to this connector, although the actual current required will vary depending on the application.
3.2 Ethernet Connector
The Ethernet connector provides access to all of the Wireless Starter Kit's development features over TCP/IP. The Ethernet interface
provides some additional development features to the user. Supported features include:
• Debugging and programming of the target device using the on-board J-Link debugger
• Communication with the target device over the virtual COM port using TCP/IP socket 4901
• "VUART" communication with the target device over the debug SWD/SWO interface using TCP/IP socket 4900
• Accurate current profiling using the AEM
• Real-time radio packet and network analysis using the Packet Trace Interface
• Access to advanced configuration options using the admin console over TCP/IP socket 4902
USB connector is situated on the left side of the Wireless Starter Kit Mainboard. Most of the kit's development features are
Note: The Wireless Starter Kit cannot be powered using the Ethernet connector, so to use this interface, the USB connector must be
used to provide power to the board.
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3.3 Breakout Pads
GND
VMCU
P23 / NC
P21 / NC
P19 / NC
P17 / NC
GND
P15 / NC
P13 / PC11 / EXP16 / I2C_SDA
P11 / PA1 / EXP14 / VCOM_RX
P9 / PA0 / EXP12 / VCOM_TX
P7 / PC9 / EXP10 / ETM_TD2
P5 / PC8 / EXP8 / ETM_TD1 / DISP_SCLK
P3 / PC7 / EXP6 / ETM_TD0
P1 / PC6 / EXP4 / ETM_TCLK / DISP_SI
VRF
GND
VMCU
PTI_SYNC / PB13 / P22
PTI_DATA / PB12 / P20
PTI_CLK / PB11 / P18
VCOM_ENABLE / PA5 / P16
GND
PA4 / P14
ETM_TD3 / I2C_SCL / EXP15 / PC10 / P12
DBG_TDI / EXP13 / PF3 / P10
LED0 / EXP11 / PF4 / P8
BTN1 / EXP9 / PF7 / P6
BTN0 / EXP7 / PF6/ P4
VCOM_RTS / EXP5 / PA3 / P2
VCOM_CTS / EXP3 / PA2 / P0
VRF
BOTTOM EDGE
GNDGND
5V5V
NCNC
P45 / PC10 / EXP15 / ETM_TD3 / I2C_SCLETM_TD2 / EXP10 / PC9 / P44
P43 / PC8 / EXP8 / ETM_TD1ETM_TD0 / EXP6 / PC7 / P42
P41 / PC6 / EXP4 / ETM_TCLK / DISP_SINC / P40
3V33V3
P39 / NCNC / P38
P37 / PD15 / DISP_ENABLE / SENSOR_ENABLELEG_B / PD12 / P36
P35 / PD15 / DISP_ENABLE / SENSOR_ENABLELED_G / PD11 / P34
P33 / PD14 / DISP_SCSLED_R / PD10 / P32
P31 / PD13 / DISP_EXTCOMINPD9 / P30
P29 / PB15DBG_TDO_SWO / PF2 / P28
P27 / PB14DBG_TMS_SWDIO / PF1 / P26
P25 / PF5 / LED1DBG_TCK_SWCLK / PF0 / P24
GNDGND
TOP EDGE
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Most pins
of the ZGM130S are routed from the radio board to breakout pads at the top and bottom edges of the Wireless STK Mainboard. A 2.54 mm pitch pin header can be soldered on for easy access to the pins. The figure below shows you how the pins of the
ZGM130S map to the pin numbers printed on the breakout pads. To see the available functions on each, refer to the data sheet for
ZGM130S037HGN2.
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Figure 3.2. Breakout Pad Pin Mapping
3.4 EXP Header
12
4
8
6
10
3
5
9
7
12
13
14
11
1516
17
18
20 19
VMCU
SPI_MOSI / PC6
SPI_MISO / PC7
SPI_CLK / PC8
SPI_CS / PC9
UART_TX / PA0
UART_RX / PA1
I2C_SDA / PC11
5V
3V3
GND
P
A2 / GPIO
PA3 / GPIO
PF6 / GPIO
PF7 / GPIO
PF4 / GPIO
PF3 / GPIO
PC10 / I2C_SCL
BOARD_ID_SDA
BOARD_ID_SCL
Reserved (Board Identification)
ZGM130S I/O Pin
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The EXP
header is an angled 20-pin expansion header that allows connection of peripherals or plugin boards to the kit. It is located on
the right-hand side of the mainboard, and it contains several I/O pins that can be used with most of the ZGM130S Wireless Gecko's
features. Additionally, the VMCU, 3V3, and 5V power rails are also exported.
The connector follows a standard which ensures that commonly used peripherals, such as a SPI, a UART, and an I2C bus, are available on fixed locations in the connector. The rest of the pins are used for general purpose IO. This allows the definition of expansion
boards (EXP boards) that can plug into several different Silicon Labs Starter Kits.
The figure below shows the pin assignment of the EXP header. Because of limitations in the number of available GPIO pins, some of
the EXP header pins are shared with kit features.
Figure 3.3. EXP Header
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3.4.1 EXP Header Pinout
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The pin-routing
on the ZGM130S is very flexible, so most peripherals can be routed to any pin. However, many pins are shared between the EXP header and other functions on the Wireless STK Mainboard. The table below includes an overview of the mainboard
features that share pins with the EXP header.
Table 3.1. EXP Header Pinout
Pin Connection EXP Header Function Shared Feature Peripheral Mapping
20 3V3 Board controller supply
18 5V Board USB voltage
16 PC11 I2C_SDA SENSOR_I2C_SDA I2C0_SDA #16
14 PA1 UART_RX VCOM_RX USART0_RX #0
12 PA0 UART_TX VCOM_TX USART0_TX #0
10 PC9 SPI_CS ETM_TRACED2 USART1_CS #11
8 PC8 SPI_SCLK FLASH_SCLK, DISP_SCLK,
USART1_CLK #11
ETM_TRACED1
6 PC7 SPI_MISO FLASH_MISO,
USART1_RX #11
ETM_TRACED0
4 PC6 SPI_MOSI FLASH_MOSI, DISP_SI,
USART1_TX #11
ETM_TRACECLK
2 VMCU ZGM130S voltage domain, included in AEM measurements.
19 BOARD_ID_SDA Connected to board controller for identification of add-on boards.
17 BOARD_ID_SCL Connected to board controller for identification of add-on boards.
15 PC10 I2C_SCL SENSOR_I2C_SCL,
I2C0_SCL #14
ETM_TRACED3
13 PF3 GPIO DBG_TDI
11 PF4 GPIO LED0
9 PF7 GPIO BUTTON1
7 PF6 GPIO BUTTON0
5 PA3 GPIO VCOM_RTS
3 PA2 GPIO VCOM_CTS
1 GND Ground
Note: Pin PF3 is used for DBG_TDI in JTAG mode only. When the Serial Wire Debugging interface (SWD) is used, PF3 can be used
for other purposes.
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3.5 Debug Connector
1 2
4
8
6
10
5
9
12
13 14
11
15 16
17 18
20
19
TMS / SWDIO / C2D
TCK / SWCLK / C2CK
TDO / SWO
TDI / C2Dps
TRACECLK
TRACED0
TRACED1
TRACED2
TRACED3
RESET / C2CKps
GND
NC
NC
GND
GND
GND
7
GND
VTARGET
Cable Detect
NC
3
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The debug
the debug mode is set to "Debug IN", the debug connector can be used to connect an external debugger to the ZGM130S on the radio
board. When set to "Debug OUT", this connector allows the kit to be used as a debugger towards an external target. When set to "Debug MCU" (default), the connector is isolated from both the on-board debugger and the radio board target device.
Because this connector is electronically switched between the different operating modes, it can only be used when the board controller
is powered (i.e., J-Link USB cable connected). If debug access to the target device is required when the board controller is unpowered,
connect directly to the appropriate breakout pins.
The pinout of the connector follows that of the standard ARM Cortex Debug+ETM 19-pin connector. The pinout is described in detail
below. Even though the connector has support for both JTAG and ETM Trace, it does not necessarily mean that the kit or the on-board
target device supports this.
Note: The pinout
physically removed from the Cortex Debug+ETM connector. Some cables have a small plug that prevent them from being used when
this pin is present. If this is the case, remove the plug or use a standard 2x10 1.27 mm straight cable instead.
connector serves multiple purposes based on the "debug mode" setting which can be configured in Simplicity Studio. When
Figure 3.4. Debug Connector
matches the pinout of an ARM Cortex Debug+ETM connector, but these are not fully compatible because pin 7 is
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Table 3.2. Debug Connector Pin Descriptions
Pin Number(s) Function Description
1 VTARGET Target reference voltage. Used for shifting logical signal levels between target and
debugger.
2 TMS / SDWIO / C2D JTAG test mode select, Serial Wire data, or C2 data
4 TCK / SWCLK / C2CK JTAG test clock, Serial Wire clock, or C2 clock
6 TDO/SWO JTAG test data out or Serial Wire Output
8 TDI / C2Dps JTAG test data in or C2D "pin sharing" function
10 RESET / C2CKps Target device reset or C2CK "pin sharing" function
12 TRACECLK ETM clock (PC6, ETM_TCLK#3)
14 TRACED0 ETM data 0 (PC7, ETM_TD0#3)
16 TRACED1 ETM data 1 (PC8, ETM_TD1#3)
18 TRACED2 ETM data 2 (PC9, ETM_TD2#3)
20 TRACED3 ETM data 3 (PC10, ETM_TD3#3)
9 Cable detect Connect to ground
11, 13 NC Not connected
3, 5, 15, 17, 19 GND Ground
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