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December 2013

CC2500EMK Quick Start Guide

Opening the box and using the modules with SmartRF04EB

1. Kit Contents

2 x CC2500 Evaluation Modules

2 x Antennas (Pulse W1010, 2 dBi) *

Documentation

The RF boards in this kit are FCC and IC certified

and they 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

(*) Picture may deviate!

2. How to use the modules

The CC2500EM boards can be plugged into

several development boards from Texas

Instruments. Most notably, you can use the

SmartRF04EB, which is included in the

CC2500DK. 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.

The board can also be plugged into the SmartRF

TrxEB (included in e.g. CC1120DK and

CC1200DK) and the MSP430 Experimenter’s

Boards.

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 CC2500EM (EM) with an antenna into

the SmartRF04EB (EB). Connect the antenna

firmly to the SMA connector on the EM.

Caution! The kit contains ESD

sensitive components. Handle with care

to prevent permanent damage.

4a. Power: Battery

There are three different ways of applying power

to the EB:

The first method involves using an alkaline non-

rechargeable 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, ONLY use alkaline non-

rechargeable batteries. Never use rechargeable

batteries to power the board.

4b. Power: DC/External

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. Power: USB

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 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.

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

Summary of content (6 pages)

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December 2013 CC2500EMK 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 CC2500EM boards can be plugged into several development boards from Texas Instruments. Most notably, you can use the SmartRF04EB, which is included in the CC2500DK. 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.
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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 EVMs for RF Products 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.