User's Manual

ManualsBrandsTexas Instruments ManualsElectronicsThe CC2543EM is a development tool for TIÂ’s 2.4 GHz CC2543 proprietary System-on-Chip

December 2011

Web sites: www.ti.com/lprf

E2E Forum: www.ti.com/lprf-forum

Make sure to subscribe to the Low-Power RF

Newsletter to receive information about updates to

documentation, new product releases, and more.

CC2543-CC2544 Development Kit Quick Start Guide

Opening the Box and Running the Packet Error Rate Test Application

1. Kit Contents

• 2 x SmartRF05EB (the two large boards)

• 2 x CC2543 Evaluation Module (CC2543EM)

• 2 x Pulse W1010 Antennas

• 1 x CC2544 Dongle

• Cables

• Documentation

The RF boards in this kit are FCC and IC

certified and tested/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.

Caution! The kit contains ESD

sensitive components. Handle with

care to prevent permanent damage.

2. Hardware Requirements

To run the example described in this Quick

Start Guide, you would need either two

CC2543Ems mounted on SmartRF05

Evaluation Boards (SmartRF05EB - Rev 1.8.1

or later). Or a single CC2543EM mounted on

a SmartRF05EB and a CC2544 Dongle

(powered through USB). The SmartRF05EBs

are included in the CC2543-CC2544DK.

More information about the SmartRF05EB can

be found in

www.ti.com/lit/swru210.

The CC2543EM boards can also be plugged

into a battery board (see

www.ti.com/tool/soc-

bb) for standalone operation.

3. Hardware Setup

Connect the antenna to the SMA connector on

the CC2543EM. Tighten the antenna’s screw

firmly on to the SMA connector. If not properly

connected, you might see reduced RF

performance.

Next, mount the CC2543EMs firmly on to

connectors P5 and P6 on the SmartRF05EB.

The CC2544 Dongle can be connected to any

USB port to power the device.

Caution! To minimize risk of injury, avoid

touching components during operation if

symbolized as hot.

4. Power Options

There are several ways of applying power to the

SmartRF05EB.

• 2 x 1.5 V AA Alkaline Batteries

• USB

• External Power Supply

For the batteries and USB, there are voltage

regulators on the SmartRF05EB 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. 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.

5. Power the

Boards

Find jumper P11 on

the top side of each

SmartRF05EB. This jumper is used to set the

power source for the board. Set P11 to “1-2” if

you are using battery power. Set P11 to “2-3” if

you are using USB or an

external power supply.

Once you have set P11,

find switch P8 on the top

side of each

SmartRF05EB. To power up the boards, flip the

switch from the “OFF” position to “ON”.

Do not leave EVM powered when

unattended.

6. Start-up Screen

The CC2543EMs and the CC2544 Dongle

will be pre-loaded with a Packet Error Rate

(PER) test application. The LCD screens on

the two SmartRF05EBs should display the

messages below:

A green led (LED2 on CC2544Dongle, LED1

on SmartRF05EB) will blink continuously

After the application has started.

7. Choosing Mode

The application can be used between two

CC2543EM’s or between a single CC2543EM

and the CC2544 Dongle. There are two possible

modes of operation called “Remote” and

“Master”. The CC2544Dongle is set to master by

default as it is the only option for this device in

this application. After button S1 is pushed at the

start up screen, the mode selection screen

(showed to the left below) will appear. The

Remote mode is shown by default. Press the

joystick up and down to change between master

and remote mode and press button S1 to

confirm.

In the remote mode all the parameters for the

current PER test must be set up before the test

begins.

8. Master Mode

In “Master” mode, the radio will repeatedly (once

every 10 milliseconds) send out a “beacon”

signal (250 kbps, GFSK modulation, 160 kHz

deviation, 2479 MHz) and listen for a response

from the remote device. Once the beacon is

acknowledged by the “Remote”, the actual PER

test begins. During the PER test, packets are

sent at a fixed repetition rate of 10 msec.

No more actions are needed from the user for

this master device to work.

9. Frequency Selection

When the remote mode is chosen, a series of

settings must be configured to set up the link for

the PER test. The frequency must be selected

first. Move the joystick up or down to change the

frequency (channel) and press S1 to confirm the

choice.

Summary of content (7 pages)

PAGE 1
December 2011 CC2543-CC2544 Development Kit Quick Start Guide Opening the Box and Running the Packet Error Rate Test Application 1. Kit Contents 2. Hardware Requirements 3. Hardware Setup To run the example described in this Quick Start Guide, you would need either two CC2543Ems mounted on SmartRF05 Evaluation Boards (SmartRF05EB - Rev 1.8.1 or later). Or a single CC2543EM mounted on a SmartRF05EB and a CC2544 Dongle (powered through USB). The SmartRF05EBs are included in the CC2543-CC2544DK.
PAGE 2
10. Modulation Setup 11. Packet Length 12. Number of Packets There are 6 different modulation schemes available for this application. The different bitrates are 250 Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1Mbps and 2 Mbps. MSK modulation is used for the 500 Kbps rate and GFSK for the rest. Move the joystick up or down to change the scheme and press S1 to confirm the choice. The packet length can be set to 10, 16, 32, 64 or 120 bytes. Move the joystick up or down to change the packet length and press S1 to confirm the choice.
PAGE 3
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.
PAGE 4
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.
PAGE 5
For EVMs annotated as IC – INDUSTRY CANADA Compliant This Class A or B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Concerning EVMs including radio transmitters This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
PAGE 6
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) 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.
PAGE 7
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.