Texas Instruments 2533EM The CC2533EM is a development tool for TIs 2.4 GHz CC2533 IEEE 802.15.4 System-on-Chip. User Manual

Texas Instruments Inc. The CC2533EM is a development tool for TIs 2.4 GHz CC2533 IEEE 802.15.4 System-on-Chip.

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SWRU253A October 2013   CC2533EMK Quick Start Guide  1. Kit Contents   2 x CC2533EM with PCB antennas 2 x Pulse W1010 2.4 GHz antennas Documentation  The RF boards in this kit are FCC and IC certified and tested to comply with ETSI/R&TTE standards over temperature from 0 to +35°C. The antenna, W1010 from  Pulse,  is a  ¼  wave  dipole  antenna with 2 dBi gain.  FCC/IC Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A Compliant IC ICES-003 Class A Compliant  2. Plug EM into SmartRF05EB   In order to run the pre-programmed packet error  rate  test  on  the  device,  you  need  2 SmartRF05  Evaluation  Boards.  The SmartRF05EB  is  included  in  the  CC2533 Development Kit Error! Reference source not found..  Note  that  you  DO  NOT  need  the  SMA antenna, as the PCB antenna is used by default. 3. Power Options  There are several ways of  applying power to the SmartRF05EB;    USB (5V through USB plug)   External Power Supply (requirements below)   2 x 1.5V AA Non-Rechargeable Alkaline Batteries  Voltage  regulators  on  the  SmartRF05EB will set the on-board voltage to 3.3V.  External Power Supply1 Requirements: Nom Voltage: 4 to 20 VDC Max Current: 1500 mA Efficiency Level V  Warning!  To  minimize  risk  of  personal injury  or  property  damage,  never  use rechargeable batteries to power the board. 4. Select Power Source  Locate  the power  source header  P11 just  above  the LCD  on  the SmartRF05EB Connect  pins  1  and  2  if  you  are  using batteries to power the board. Connect pins 2  and  3  if  you  are  using  USB  or  external power supply.  Once  you  have set  P11,  find switch  P8  just next  to  the  DC jack  on  the SmartRF05EB. To  power  on the  board,  flip  the  switch  from  “OFF”  to “ON”.  4. Packet Error Rate (PER)     When  power  is  applied  to  the SmartRF05EB,  the  preprogrammed  PER test on the CC2533 will start running.   The LCD will display the screen as shown in  the  picture  above.  The  number  in  the parentheses is the revision of the CC2533.  Press  Button  1  to continue.  5. Select Channel    Select  one  of  the  16  IEEE  802.15.4 channels, with channel number from 11 to 26  (2405-2480  MHz,  5  MHz  channel spacing). Select the same channel for both boards.  The  channel  number  is  increased  by moving the joystick in any direction.   Press Button 1 to confirm the selection.   6 Set up the Receiver    Set  one  of  the  boards  to  operate  as receiver.  Use  the  joystick  to  select  mode. Confirm by pressing Button 1.    The receiver will now wait for packets from the transmitter.  7. Set up the Transmitter    Set  the  other  board  to  operate  as transmitter. Use the joystick to select mode. Confirm the selection by pressing Button 1.  On  the  transmitter  node,  additional parameters  have  to  be  set.  On  the  next screen, select the TX output power (signal strength).  Use  the  joystick  to  select between  -3  dBm,  0  dBm,  4.5  dBm  or  7 dBm. Confirm the selection with Button 1.  8. TX: Packets and Packet Rate    Next, select burst size (number of packets to send) by using the joystick, either 1000, 10K,  100K  or  1M  packets.  Confirm  the selection with Button 1.   After  selecting  burst  size,  select  packet rate; 100, 50, 20 or 10 packet per second. Confirm the selection with Button 1.                                                        1 When using an external power supply, make sure it meets the listed requirements in addition to complying with applicable regional product regulatory and safety certification requirements such as UL, CSA, VDE, CCC, and PSE.
SWRU253A October 2013   9. TX: Start PER Test    The  transmitter  is  now  configured  for  the PER  test.  The  PER  test  is  started  and stopped  by  moving  the  joystick  (in  any direction).  The  transmitter  will  display  the number  of  packets  sent  during  the  PER test.  After stopping the test, it will start from the beginning if the test is restarted.  10. RX: Observe PER  The PER test receiver will display the PER value  (number  of  lost  and  erroneous packets divided  by the  number  of  packets sent, displayed as a fraction of 1000).    The receiver will also display the number of received  packets  and  an  average  RSSI value based on the last 32 packets.  By  pressing  button  1,  all  counters  on  the receiver will  be reset  and  the  receiver will restart the PER calculations. 11. SmartRF Studio  After  running  the  PER  test,  the  next recommended  step  is  to  install  SmartRF Studio and to connect the evaluation board to the PC.    When  installing  SmartRF  Studio,  you  will also  install  the  USB  drivers  required  for Studio and other tools to communicate with the radio and the SmartRF05EB board.   SmartRF Studio can be used for RF testing and evaluation of C2533  SmartRF  Studio  can  be  downloaded  from www.ti.com/smartrfstudio. 12. Flash Programmer  Texas Instruments has a simple tool which can  be  used  to  program  the  flash  on  the CC2533.    The  Flash  Programmer  application, available  on  the  kit  web  page  [2],  can  be used  to  program  Intel  HEX  files,  read  the contents  of  flash  and  several  other operations.  Programming  of  a  CC2533  can  be  done with a SmartRF05EB or a CC Debugger.  Production programming tools are available from TI’s developer network [4].  13. IAR Embedded Workbench  To  develop  software,  program  and  debug the  CC2533,  you  should  use  IAR Embedded Workbench for 8051.    A  free,  code  size  limited  version  can  be downloaded  from  the  web.  See www.iar.com/ew8051. 14. Packet Sniffer  In  order  to  debug  RF  protocols,  it  is possible  to  use  TI’s  SmartRF  Packet Sniffer.     You can use a CC2531 USB dongle or the SmartRF05EB  with  a  CC2530EM  to capture packets.  A. Available Software  CC2533 Software Examples Source  code  for  the  PER  test  and  other simple examples for the CC2533 [1].  RemoTI™ Network Protocol TIs’  implementation  of  the  ZigBee  RF4CE standard: www.ti.com/remoti   TIMAC Software TI’s  IEEE  802.15.4 medium-access-control stack: www.ti.com/timac   B. More information  On Texas Instruments’ Low-Power RF web site  you  will  find  all  our  latest  products, application and design notes, FAQ section, news and events updates, and much more. Just go to www.ti.com/lprf   The Low Power RF Online Community has forums, blogs and  videos. Use the  forums to  find  information,  discuss  and  get  help with  your  design.  Join  us  at www.ti.com/lprf-forum   The TI LPRF eNewsletter keeps you up to date  on  e.g.  new  products,  application notes,  software  and  events.  Sign  up  at www.ti.com/lprfnewsletter   C. References  [1]  CC2533 product web page http://www.ti.com/product/cc2533  [2]  CC2533EMK kit web page http://www.ti.com/tool/cc2533emk  [3]  CC2533DK kit web page http://www.ti.com/tool/cc2533dk  [4] LPRF Developer’s Network http://focus.ti.com/general/docs/gencontent.tsp?contentId=98994
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FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devicesThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.For EVMs annotated as IC – INDUSTRY CANADA CompliantThis Class A or B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.Concerning EVMs including radio transmittersThis device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) thisdevice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.Concerning EVMs including detachable antennasUnder Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gainapproved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain shouldbe so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed in the user guide with the maximumpermissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gaingreater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.Cet appareil numérique de la classe A ou B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.Les changements ou les modifications pas expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité ont pu vider l’autorité del'utilisateur pour actionner l'équipement.Concernant les EVMs avec appareils radioLe présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation estautorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter toutbrouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachablesConformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gainmaximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique àl'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.Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés dans le manueld’usage et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus danscette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.SPACERSPACERSPACERSPACERSPACERSPACERSPACERSPACER
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