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SWRU139

CC2520 Development Kit Quick Start Guide

1. Kit Contents

3 x SmartRF05 Evaluation Boards

2 x MSP430F2618 Sandwich Boards

3 x CC2520 Evaluation Modules

3 x Pulse W1010 antennas

1 x MSP430 Debugger

Cables & Documentation

The CC2520EM in this kit is FCC/IC

certified and complies with ETSI/R&TTE

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. Assemble the Boards

Insert the MSP430 sandwich boards

(called CCMSP-EM430F2618) into the

SmartRF05EBs. Connect antennas to both

of the CC2520EM. Make sure the

antennas are firmly attached to the SMA

connector. If not, RF performance may be

reduced. Insert the CC2520EM into the

MSP430 board. Do not use excessive

force when assembling the boards.

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.

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 Supply

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.

There should only be one

active power source connected

to the board at any time.

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 form “OFF” to

“ON”.

Do not leave the EVM powered when

unattended.

5. Packet Error Rate Tester

When power is turned on, the Packet Error

Rate Test program, which is

preprogrammed on the MSP430, will start

running.

The LCD should display the screen as

shown in the picture above. Press Button 1

to enter the menu.

6. Set Channel

Select a channel between 11 and 26

(2405-2480 MHz). The channel is selected

by pushing the joystick to the right or left.

Confirm the selection by pressing Button 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.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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SWRU139 CC2520 Development Kit Quick Start Guide 1. Kit Contents 2. Assemble the Boards 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.
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SWRU139 7. Select Transmitter/Receiver 8. Select Output Power 9. Select Burst Size Select transmitter on one of the SmartRF05EB’s and receiver on the other by navigating with the joystick. Confirm the selection by pressing Button 1 on both devices. The receiver is now ready to receive packets. On the transmitter node, selection of TX output power and burst size (number of packets to send) is also needed.
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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.