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- Page 1 User Manual ConBee Document Version V1.2 2017-12-10...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 Table of contents Overview ......................... 6 Applications ........................6 Features .......................... 6 3.1. Technical specification ................... 6 3.2. How does the USB Dongle work? ................7 Quick start ........................8 4.1. Content of delivery....................8 4.2. - Page 3 User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 6.1. Output power and channel settings ..............23 Pin assignment ......................24 Hardware modifications for development ............... 26 8.1. Assemble the program header ................26 8.2. Assemble the trace header ................... 27 8.3.
- Page 4 User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 Document history Date Version Description 2016-06-15 Initial version 2016-09-30 Update deCONZ section for Ubuntu Linux Update GCFFlasher section for Ubuntu Linux Adding screenshots 2017-12-10 Update deCONZ installation for Windows, Ubuntu and Raspbian Stretch.
- Page 5 User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 Abbreviations Abbreviation Description IEEE 802.15.4 Communication standard, applicable to low-rate Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN) Consumer Electronics ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute Federal Communications Commission GPIO Generals Purpose Input Output JTAG Joint Test Action Group, digital interface for debugging of embedded devices, also known as IEEE 1149.1 standard interface...
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Page 6: Overview
2017-12-10 1. Overview The ConBee is the platform independent USB Dongle that turns your host into a full functional wireless node which can be seamlessly integrated into ZigBee networks. This will enhance the application range of your host with monitoring and controlling ZigBee networks. -
Page 7: How Does The Usb Dongle Work
3.2. How does the USB Dongle work? The functional parts of the ConBee are shown in a schematic overview in Figure 2. The USB Dongle will be supplied by the USB 5.0 V domain. Therefore the USB power supply must be sufficient to support the additional load. An onboard low-drop-out voltage regulator generates a stable 3.3 V voltage to supply the radio module on the USB Dongle. -
Page 8: Quick Start
Chip Ant. deRFmega256-23M12 Figure 2: Block Diagram 4. Quick start This section describes in short steps a fast start-up of the ConBee to control and monitor a ZigBee network. 4.1. Content of delivery One shipped USB Dongle package contains the following: ... -
Page 9: Windows
2017-12-10 4.4.1. Windows Plug in the ConBee USB Dongle into a free USB port. On Windows the drivers will be installed automatically if you have activated automatic driver installation. A window will pop up where you can select automatic driver installation. - Page 10 User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 4. deCONZ automatically connects to the ConBee USB Dongle and a blue coordinator node with address 0x0000 appears. 5. Click the Phoscon App button to open the browser based control software. www.dresden-elektronik.de...
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Page 11: Raspbian Linux
User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 6. Login with default password: delight Note: The former WebApp (2013–2016) is still available and can be opened by clicking the WebApp button, the default login is user: delight and password: delight. - Page 12 User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 4.5.2.1. Download and install deCONZ 1. Download deCONZ: $ wget http://www.dresden-elektronik.de/rpi/deconz/stable/deconz- latest.deb 2. Install deCONZ: Important: This step might print some errors due missing dependencies; that’s expected and will be fixed afterwards in the step 3.
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Page 13: Ubuntu Linux
User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 10. Login with default password: delight Note: The former WebApp (2013–2016) is still available and can be opened by clicking the WebApp button, the default login is user: delight and password: delight. - Page 14 $ sudo apt update $ sudo apt install -f 3. Start the deCONZ application by the search input. 4. deCONZ automatically connects to the ConBee USB Dongle. If a firmware update is needed the following screen will be shown. www.dresden-elektronik.de...
- Page 15 Proceed by clicking the Update Firmware button. 5. Do not disconnect the USB dongle during the update process. 6. After the update connection to the ConBee USB Dongle will be established automatically and a blue coordinator node with address 0x0000 appears.
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Page 16: Phoscon App On Mobile Devices, Laptops And Pc
The browser based Phoscon App can be used on various devices to control a Wireless Lighting System with the ConBee USB Dongle. 4.6.1. Requirements 1. A host system with connected ConBee USB Dongle. 2. The host system and mobile device must be in the same network, e.g. home network with WiFi router. -
Page 17: Installing Custom Firmware With Gcfflasher
(LAN or Wi-Fi) only. The Phoscon App is not cloud based and works even without Internet. 2. Select the related ConBee, if it is not detected a gateway search will be started 3. Login with default password: delight Save the page as bookmark in the browser for a faster access. -
Page 18: Raspbian Linux
User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 GCFFlasher –d <device> -f <YourApplication.bin[.GCF]> For example: GCFFlasher –d 0 –f deCONZ_0x26030500.bin.GCF You can list the devices with: GCFFlasher –l Note: 5.2. Raspbian Linux Install and execute GCFFlasher in a terminal window as described in the following steps. -
Page 19: Ubuntu Linux
User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 $ sudo apt install -f Upload firmware, invoke GCFFlasher with superuser rights as follows: $ sudo GCFFlasher –d <device> -f <YourApplication.bin[.GCF]> For example: $ sudo GCFFlasher –d 0 –f deCONZ_0x26190500.bin.GCF You can list all devices with: $ sudo GCFFlasher –l Note: 5.3. -
Page 20: Notes On Custom Firmware
2. Execute the steps of section 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 depending on your operating system. 5.6. EEPROM layout The radio module contained on the ConBee uses the following sensitive EEPROM sections. If developing custom firmware, please do not modify the sections already used. www.dresden-elektronik.de... -
Page 21: Fuse Settings
5.7. Fuse settings The table below shows the recommended fuse byte settings for the ConBee which the board also comes with in factory new condition. Please refer to the radio module user manual [4] for their description and alternative configurations. - Page 22 User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 Working °C work temperature Table 5: Absolute maximum ratings Absolute maximum ratings Value Descriptor Parameter Max Unit Supply voltage T=25°C in_max Supply current TX_ON, TX_PWR=0x0 in_max Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute maximum ratings” may cause Note: permanent damage to the device.
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Page 23: Output Power And Channel Settings
6.1. Output power and channel settings The ConBee is able to provide an output power greater than 10 dBm. Table 9 defines the power settings of the TX_PWR register [4], which must be set to fulfill all national requirements of Europe (EN 300 328) and the United States (CFR 47 Ch. I FCC Part 15). -
Page 24: Pin Assignment
User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 Region ETSI (EU) FCC (US) Channel TX_PWR TX_PWR Not used 7. Pin assignment This section lists all available signals and their function on the USB Dongle. Note: The signal NC means Not Connected. NA means Not Assembled. - Page 25 User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 PE1/TXD0 UART TX 0 Communication interface to FTDI PE2/XCK0 Communication interface to FTDI RESET Reset 10k pull-up onboard, low-active, Connected to CBUS0 of FTDI Button to GND (NA) LED1 Red, low-active (NA)
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Page 26: Hardware Modifications For Development
User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 Program JTAG (not assembled) JTAG 3.3 V generated internally JTAG RESET Reset signal for ZigBee USB Gateway 3.3 V generated internally JTAG Trace TXD1 UART (not assembled) 3.3 V generated internally... -
Page 27: Assemble The Trace Header
EEPROM completely or in parts may result in an unusable USB Dongle unit. Modification of the pre-allocated EEPROM memory sections or removal of the pre-installed bootloader will irreversibly preclude restoring, booting or upgrading the shipping firmware at all. dresden elektronik will not support such modifications (see Section 5.3 for details). 8.2. -
Page 28: Assemble The User Button
User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 footprint is SO-8. We recommend the use of a Serial Flash Memory like M25P40-VMN6TPB by MICRON. It is useful to place a stabilizing capacitor of 100nF to the 0402 footprint next to the memory. -
Page 29: Radio Certification
9.1. United States (FCC) The ConBee contains the radio module ‘deRFmega256-23M12’, which is certified according to FCC part 15. The FCC-ID of the radio module deRFmega256-23M12 is printed on a visible permanently affixed label on the top of the module’s RF shielding. -
Page 30: European Union (Etsi)
The ConBee is compliant for use in European Union countries. Hereby, dresden elektronik ingenieurtechnik gmbh declares that the radio equipment type ConBee is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.dresden-elektronik.de If the USB Dongle is incorporated into a product, the manufacturer must ensure compliance of the final product to the European harmonized EMC and low-voltage/safety standards. -
Page 31: Ordering Information
User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 10. Ordering information Table 13: Ordering information Ordering information Part Number Product Name Comment BN-600090 ConBee Contains bootloader application 11. Revision notes Actually no design issues are known. www.dresden-elektronik.de Page 31 of 33... -
Page 32: References
User Manual ConBee – USB Dongle Version 1.2 2017-12-10 12. References [1] ZigBee Light Link, URL: http://www.zigbee.org/zigbee-for-developers/applicationstandards/zigbee-light-link/ [2] User Manual deCONZ; URL: https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/service/download/documentation/ [3] Quick Start Guide Wireless Light Control, URL: https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/service/downloads/documentation/ [4] User Manual deRFmega256 radio modules; URL: https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/service/downloads/documentation/ [5] Software Programming User Manual;... - Page 33 This note is provided as-is and is subject to change without notice. Except to the extent prohibited by law, dresden elektronik ingenieurtechnik gmbh makes no express or implied warranty of any kind with regard to this guide, and specifically disclaims the implied warranties and conditions of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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