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SWRU337

March 2013

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CC1200 Evaluation Module Kit Quick Start Guide

Opening the Box and Running the Packet Error Rate Test

1. Kit Contents

2 x CC1200 Evaluation Modules

2 x Antennas (type depending on frequency)

The EMK is an add-on kit to supplement the

CC1200DK with evaluation boards supporting

additional frequency bands. This document

covers the CC1200EMK.

The 868-930 MHz RF boards in this kit are FCC

and IC certified and both 868-930 MHz and 420-

470 MHz RF boards are tested to comply with

ETSI/R&TTE over temperatures from 0 to +35°C.

The W5017 whip antenna from Pulse has a gain

of 2 dBi and the SPWH24433TI whip antenna

from Pulse has a gain of 0 dBi.

Antenna types:

868-930 MHz: Pulse W5017

420-470 MHz: Pulse SPWH24433TI

2. How to use the Modules

The CC1200EM boards can be plugged into

several development boards from Texas

Instruments. Most notably, you can use the

SmartRF Transceiver EB, which is included in

the CC1200DK. 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 connect the EM to other TI

development boards with the appropriate

connectors or to the basic “SoC Battery Board”.

The latter can be used as a carrier board for the

EM to simplify the connection to other boards

with a microcontroller. See:

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

This guide will show how to use the modules

together with SmartRF Transceiver EB (TrxEB).

3. Plug the EM into the TrxEB

Insert a CC1200EM into the TrxEB. The

connectors will only fit in one position so that the

EM cannot be inserted the wrong way. Do not

use excessive force on the EM. Remember to

mount the antenna.

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.

4. Select Board Mode

Use the switches S1 and S2 to select the

operating mode of the board. For the sake of this

quick start guide, please select “Enable” and

“UART”. This configuration will make it possible

to communicate directly with the MSP430 over a

virtual COM port on the PC.

5. Power Options

There are several ways of applying power to the

TrxEB.

 2 x 1.5 V AA batteries

 USB

 External Power Supply

 MSP430 Debugger

For the batteries and USB, there are voltage

regulators on the TrxEB that will set the on-board

voltage to 3.3 V. The external power supply

should set a voltage that does not exceed 3.3 V.

By default, the MSP430 debugger supplies 3.0 V.

Note that there should only be one active

power source at any one time.

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.

6. Select Power Source

Depending on the power source, make sure

you connect jumpers to the appropriate pins

on the “Power Source” header. For instance,

if you use batteries, use a jumper to short-

circuit pin 1 and 2 on the header. The last

jumper in the row (pin 9-10) should always

be mounted, unless the MSP430 FET is

used as the power source.

7. Welcome Screen

Turn on power with the Main Power switch. You

should now see the Texas Instruments logo and

a short description of the buttons on the LCD.

Pushing any of the five buttons on the board will

take you to the main menu.

NB! If you don’t see anything on the screen

make sure the mode switches are in the

correct positions (see step 4 above)..

8. Packet Error Rate Test

Select the PER (Packet Error Rate) test by

highlighting the selection using the up/down

buttons. Confirm your selection by pressing

Enter (right button).

9. Select Test Mode

The PER test can be run is several modes. Easy

Mode sets up a one-way test and uses default

settings. This test is convenient for practical

range testing.

The other test modes are described in the

“TrxEB RF PER Test Software Example User’s

Guide”.

To proceed, highlight “Easy Mode” and press

Enter (right button).

Summary of content (6 pages)

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SWRU337 March 2013 CC1200 Evaluation Module Kit Quick Start Guide Opening the Box and Running the Packet Error Rate Test 1. Kit Contents 2. How to use the Modules 2 x CC1200 Evaluation Modules 2 x Antennas (type depending on frequency) The EMK is an add-on kit to supplement the CC1200DK with evaluation boards supporting additional frequency bands. This document covers the CC1200EMK.
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10. Select Frequency 11. Select Mode 12. Establish Link One of the boards must operate as the slave (transmitter) and the other as master (receiver). Select Slave on one board… The slave node will now wait for a configuration package from the Master. The configuration contains the parameters used for the PER test. …and Master on the other board. The configuration package will be sent when you select “link devices” on the master node. 13. Link Established 14. Start the Receiver (master) 15.
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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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For EVMs annotated as FCC – FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Part 15 Compliant Caution This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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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.