Texas Instruments ZLIGHT2 Users Manual

SWRUXXX

FCC and IC certified and

over

ESD

sensitive components. Handle with

Once connected to the ZLL network through

touch linking, the Zlight2 can be controlled by

sure that air is allowed to

circulate freely around the

Zlight2 board when operating.

Feb 2013

Zlight2 Quick Start Guide

Opening the box and adding the light to a ZLL network

1. Kit Contents

• 1 x Zlight2 LED light

• Documentation

The Zlight2 is
tested/complies with ETSI/R&TTE
temperature from 0 to +35°C. The antenna is
an on-board half wave dipole PCB antenna.

Caution! The kit contains

2. Hardware Requirements

To run the example described in this Quick Start
Guide, you need a USB power supply capable of
supplying at least 800mA and max 5.5V, a type
A to micro-USB cable to connect it to the light,
and a ZigBee Light Link (ZLL) remote control.

3. Powering the board

Connect the Zlight2 board to the USB power supply
through the type A to micro-USB cable (not
included).

Caution! To minimize risk of injury, avoid touching
components during operation if symbolized as hot.

Do not leave the EVM powered when
unattended.

care to prevent permanent damage.

4. Touch linking

Touch link the Zlight2 lamp by holding the
remote control close to the top of the lamp
and following the instructions provided with
the ZLL remote control

5. Operating the Zlight2

the remote control unit. Please follow the remote
control user guide.

Caution! To minimize the risk of
fire or equipment damage, make

Avoid touching components during operation if
symbolized as hot.

Web sites: www.ti.com/lprf
E2E Forum: www.ti.com/lprf-forum

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The CC debugger is a tool that allows you to flash

Programmer or IAR Embedded Workbench. It

connects to a USB port on your PC and to the

Additional Tools and Links

CC debugger

and debug the Zlight2 using SmartRF Flash

debug header on the Zlight2 board.

Useful Links

SmartRF Flash Programmer

Texas Instruments has a simple tool which can
be used to program and flash the Zlight2.

SmartRF Flash Programmer can be
downloaded from www.ti.com/tool/flash-

programmer

Useful Links

CC2531 User’s Guide:

http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/swru191c/swru191c.pdf

For additional help, visit the TI E2E Forums:

www.ti.com/lprf-forum

IAR Embedded Workbench

To develop software, program, and debug the
Zlight2, you should use IAR Embedded
Workbench for 8051.

More information on IAR EW8051, including a
free evaluation version download, can be found at

www.iar.com/ew8051.