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SWRU261A

December 2012

CC1101EMK 868/915 MHz Quick Start Guide

Opening the box and using the modules with SmartRF04EB

1. Kit Contents

2 x CC1101EM-868-915

2 x W5017 Pulse Antennas

The hardware in this kit is FCC/IC certified

and complies with ETSI/R&TTE over

temperature from 0 to +35°C.

The W5017 whip antenna from Pulse has a

gain of 2 dBi.

2. How to use the modules

The CC1101EM boards can be plugged

into several development boards from

Texas Instruments. Most notably, you can

use SmartRF04EB, which is included in the

CC1101DK, or the SmartRF TrxEB

(included in CC1120DK). These boards let

you run a packet error rate (PER) test,

control the device from SmartRF™ Studio

and it can be used as a general purpose

development platform.

The board can also be plugged into the

MSP430 Experimenter’s Boards, both the

MSP-EXP430F4618 and MSP-

EXP430F5438.

For prototyping with other microcontrollers,

plug the EM into the “SoC Battery Board”

(www.ti.com/tool/soc-bb).

This guide will show how to use the

modules together with SmartRF04EB.

3. Plug EM into SmartRF04EB

Insert a CC1101EM (EM) with an antenna

into the SmartRF04EB (EB). The

connectors will only fit in one position, so

that the EM cannot be inserted the wrong

way.

Caution! The kit contains ESD sensitive

components. Handle with care to prevent

permanent damage. To minimize risk of

injury, avoid touching components during

operation if symbolized as hot.

4a. Power: Battery

There are three different ways of applying

power to the EB:

The first method involves using a battery,

for instance a 9V battery (not included in

the kit) connected to the connector on the

bottom side of the board.

Warning! To minimize risk of personal

injury or property damage, never use

rechargeable batteries to power the board.

Do not leave the EVM powered when

unattended.

4b. Power: DC/External

The second method applies DC power

(max 10 V, min 4 V, 1500 mA) using the

DC input jack (right in picture, centre is +,

sleeve is ground), or by connecting a 4 - 10

V voltage source between the 4 - 10 V and

0 V terminals of the power connector (left

in picture). It is also possible to connect a

3.3 V voltage source between the 3.3 V

and 0 V terminals. The on-board voltage

regulators will be bypassed if the 3.3 V

input terminal is used.

4c. Power: USB

The EB can also be powered from the USB

bus.

Note that there should only

be one active power source

at any one time

5. Set Power Switch

If a 3.3 V source is used as described in 4b

above, the switch should be set to the

leftmost position. For all other cases, the

switch should be set to the rightmost

position. This switch can be used to turn off

the EB by switching it to the opposite

position of that used to turn it on.

6. Packet Error Rate Test

When power is applied to the board, the

PER test program will start. You should

see the text shown above on the LCD

display on both evaluation boards.

Press the button marked S1 (lower right

corner) to continue.

7. Set Frequency Band

Select the desired frequency band of

operation by using the joystick. The

frequency should match the evaluation

module and antenna you are using.

Note that the value shown in the display is

also the selected value. There is no need

to press a button to select or activate the

selection.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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SWRU261A December 2012 CC1101EMK 868/915 MHz Quick Start Guide Opening the box and using the modules with SmartRF04EB 1. Kit Contents 2. How to use the modules 3. Plug EM into SmartRF04EB The CC1101EM boards can be plugged into several development boards from Texas Instruments. Most notably, you can use SmartRF04EB, which is included in the CC1101DK, or the SmartRF TrxEB (included in CC1120DK).
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8. Set Network ID 9. Packet Length 10. Number of Packets Push the joystick down to display the screen shown above. This lets you set the ID of the node in case you need to run several PER tests simultaneously and you have multiple development kits. Leave this set to 1 for now. Push the joystick down to display the screen shown above. This lets you set the length of the packets to be transmitted. The packet length will affect the measured packet error rate.
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EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) ADDITIONAL TERMS Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed Evaluation Board/Kit/Module (EVM) under the following conditions: The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling of the goods. Further, the user indemnifies TI from all claims arising from the handling or use of the goods.
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FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices This 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 equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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【Important Notice for Users of this Product in Japan】】 This development kit is NOT certified as Confirming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan If you use this product in Japan, you are required by Radio Law of Japan to follow the instructions below with respect to this product: 1. 2. 3. Use this product in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification #173 issued by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on March 28, 2006, based on Sub-section 1.
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EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS For Feasibility Evaluation Only, in Laboratory/Development Environments. Unless otherwise indicated, this EVM is not a finished electrical equipment and not intended for consumer use.