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SWRU285

June 2013

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CC1110EMK Quick Start Guide

Opening the box an running the Packet Error Rate Test on SmartRF04EB

1. Kit Contents

2 x CC1110EM (433 MHz or 868-915 MHz)

2 x Antennas (type depending on frequency)

The 868-915 MHz RF boards in this kit are

FCC and IC certified and are tested to

comply with ETSI/R&TTE over temperatures

from 0 to +35°C.

FCC/IC Regulatory Compliance

FCC Part 15 Class A Compliant

IC ICES-003 Class A Compliant

Antenna types:

868-915 MHz: Pulse W5017, 2 dBi

433 MHz: Pulse SPWH24433TI, 0 dBi

2. How to use the modules

The EMK is an add-on kit to supplement the

CC1110DK with evaluation boards supporting

additional frequency bands.

The CC1110EM boards can be plugged into several

development boards from Texas Instruments. Most

notably, you can use the SmartRF04EB, which is

included in the CC1110-CC1111DK. This board lets

you run a packet error rate (PER) test, control the

device from SmartRF™ Studio and it can be used as

a development platform.

It is also possible to plug the EM into the “SoC

Battery Board”. This board, together with the CC

Debugger, will provide a complete development

environment for the CC1110. See:

http://www.ti.com/tool/soc-bb

This guide will show how to use the modules together

with SmartRF04EB.

3. Plug EM into EB

Insert a CC1110EM into both SmartRF04EBs. The

connectors will only fit in one position, so that the

EM cannot be inserted the wrong way. Do not force

the EM. Remember to connect the antenna as well.

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. Battery power

There are three different ways of applying

power to the EB:

The first method involves using a battery,

either a 9V or a 4xAA battery pack

connected to the battery 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.

4b. DC power

The second method applies DC power using the

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

ground), or by connecting a 4-10V voltage source

between the 4-10V and 0V terminals of the power

connector (left in picture). It is also possible to

connect a 3.3V voltage source between the 3.3V

and 0V terminals. The on-board voltage regulators

will be bypassed in this case.

External Power Supply

Requirements:

Nom Voltage: 6 VDC

Max Current: 800 mA

Efficiency Level V

4c. USB power

The EB can also be powered from the USB bus.

Make sure that the SmartRF™ Studio software is

installed before connecting the EB to the PC;

otherwise you may experience problems in

installing it later due to driver issues.

Note that if multiple power sources are connected,

the source with the highest voltage will power the

EB. This means that you should disconnect any

attached battery when using a lab supply or

USB power; otherwise the battery will be

drained.

5. Set power switch

If a 3.3V 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

Do not leave the board powered when

unattended.

6. Packet error rate test

When power is applied to the board, the test

program will start. You should see the Chipcon logo

with chip name and revision number as shown

above on the LCD display on both EBs. Pushing

button S1 in the lower right corner of the board will

show the first menu item.

7. Select Frequency

Select the frequency that you want to use (433

MHz, 868 MHz, 903 MHz or 915 MHz). Move the

joystick up or down to display the choices and push

button S1 in the lower right corner of the board to

select the displayed frequency.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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SWRU285 June 2013 CC1110EMK Quick Start Guide Opening the box an running the Packet Error Rate Test on SmartRF04EB 1. Kit Contents 2. How to use the modules 3. Plug EM into EB The EMK is an add-on kit to supplement the CC1110DK with evaluation boards supporting additional frequency bands.
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SWRU285 June 2013 8. Select Data Rate 9. EB 1: Select Receiver 10. EB 2: Select Transmitter Select which data rate to use (1.2 kbps, 38.4 kbps or 250 kbps) by moving the joystick. Confirm your choice by pushing button S1. Select Receiver on the first EB by moving the joystick. Confirm by pressing button S1. The Receiving node will display “Ready to receive”. Select Transmitter on the other EB by moving the joystick upward. Confirm by pressing button S1. 11. EB 2: Number of Packets 12.
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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.