Express Controls ZWP500 Quick Start Manual

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ZWP500

Z-Wave Production Programmer & Test Platform

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Sigma Designs Z-Wave SoCs/Module Programmer

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FLASH & NVM Programmer

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Production Test Platform

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Firmware Validation Platform

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Programmable in Python or C

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SmartStart enabled with QRCode label printing

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Fully Customizable

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Validation Services Available

Overview

The ZWP500 is a robust and reliable programmer for the

Sigma Designs 500 series of Z-Wave modules. A high-

speed SPI bus interface programs the Z-Wave module in

seconds. The ZWP500 is designed to operate on the

factory production floor with a fanless design and push-

button operation. The Raspberry Pi Linux computer is

augmented with a PSoC5 microcontroller to provide the

most accurate and fastest programming times possible.

A Z-Wave module with a programmable RF attenuator

allows the ZWP500 to fully test the RF parameters of the

target DUT. A 1ppm accurate crystal calibrates every

device for optimal RF performance.

The Python API enables customizable production

programming and testing. Program each NVR with a

unique AES-128 Security S2 DSK pin code or other

custom fields. Set the LOCK bits to prevent unauthorized

access to the firmware. Have your team develop the test

code or let the experts at Express Controls do it for you.

February 2018

ZWP500

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SPI

CPU

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Quad ARM A7

1GB /8GB MEMORY

Raspian LINUX

RASPBERRY Pi3

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UART

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SMA

Features

Sigma Designs 500 Series FLASH Programmer

Standard Sigma 12 pin programming header

SPI interface for programming

UART interface for debug

NVR and external NVM programming & test

1ppm Crystal RF Calibration

SmartStart QRCode generation & printing

Fanless protective enclosure

Production Test Platform

Customizable Python interface

Scanner interface for serial number or DSK

Label printer interface for DSK

Camera interface for LCD screen testing

Z-Wave ZM5202 Module onboard

Programmable RF Attenuator with SMA

Python API

Customizable Programming API or GUI

Sample test scripts for production testing

Programmable Power Supply

+2.0V to +4.5V 300mA

Resolution 100uV, 100 uAmps

Raspberry Pi based controller

1.2GHz Quad ARM CPU running Linux

1GB RAM - 8GB FLASH microSD

Ethernet, WiFi, HDMI and USB connectivity

Control locally or remotely via VNC

Ordering information:

ZWP500-AU – Programmer/Tester (908Mhz US)

ZWP500-AE – Programmer/Tester (868Mhz EU)

ZWP500-AH – Programmer/Tester (921Mhz ANZ)

ZWP500-DV – DevKit Interface Board

ZWP500-SVC - ZWP500 Services & Customization

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Page 1 Raspberry Pi based controller A Z-Wave module with a programmable RF attenuator 1.2GHz Quad ARM CPU running Linux allows the ZWP500 to fully test the RF parameters of the 1GB RAM - 8GB FLASH microSD target DUT. A 1ppm accurate crystal calibrates every Ethernet, WiFi, HDMI and USB connectivity device for optimal RF performance.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
SmartStart QRCode Label Printer ............................6 Hardware Connections ................................7 Z-Wave Programming Cable ............................... 7 Z-Wave Antenna .................................. 7 Sigma DevKit Interface Board – ZWP500-DV ........................7 Raspberry Pi.................................... 9 PSoC PlugIn Board ................................10 Serial Port ..................................10 USB Ports ..................................10 HDMI Port ..................................
Page 3 Product Validation Example Python Application ....................... 14 Production Testing ................................14 Production Testing Example Python Application....................... 14 Manufacturing Data Logging ............................. 14 ZWP500 Interface ................................. 14 PSoC Commands ................................14 AcquireDUT ................................... 15 Calibrate ..................................15 FirmwareUpdate ................................15 FlashDownload ................................
Page 4 ZWP500 ™ Z-Wave Production Programmer & Tester www.ExpressControls.com References .................................... 24 Warrantee & Copyright ................................24 Document History .................................. 25 February 2018 Bringing the Internet of Things (IoT) to Life...
Page 5: Overview
ZWP500 as a guide. The ZWP500 is can be used for software validation to verify there are no bugs in each release of firmware. The full power of high level programming languages like Python or C can be used to test every button press and Z-Wave command class with each firmware revision.
Page 6: Typical Zwp500 Setup
SmartStart QRCode Label Printer The ZWP500 has the ability to generate the required SmartStart QR Code labels for both the device and the package. The QRCode requires customization to fit on the desired label but the sample SensorPIR project can be used as a guide.
Page 7: Hardware Connections
UART pins but is otherwise pin compatible. Pins 2 and 5 are usually a no-connect on other programmers but the ZWP500 uses these pins to connect to a DUT board with I2C GPIO expanders or other I2C devices to enable complete control and measurement of the DUT.
Page 8 Z-Wave 500 series product using the ZWP500. The SensorPIR project from the Sigma SDK is pre- loaded on the ZWP500 and an icon to program and test it is on the Desktop. Double click on the SensorPIR icon and a terminal window comes up.
Page 9: Raspberry Pi
The DevKit board has two I2C GPIO expanders (PCAL9535A) at I2C address 20 and 21. These can be controlled using the ZWP500 commands I2CSend and I2CGet. See the sample SensorPIR.py Python code for an example. The PCAL chip command structure is the I2C Slave address, then a command byte which is a register address, then optionally another data byte or two or perform an I2C read.
Page 10: Psoc Plugin Board
HDMI Port An HDMI port on the ZWP500 should be connected to a monitor to enable the user to interface with the software on the ZWP500. The recommended resolution is 1280x1024 which is the default setting. The RPi supports many other resolutions and most monitors will work.
Page 11: Sigma 500 Series Rf Calibration
Non-Volatile Register (NVR) Fields The values stored in the NVR are programmed using the ZWP500 and cannot be changed by the firmware on the DUT itself. The NVR contains a number of fields required for Z-Wave operation including the calibration values, the module type and the S2 security keys.
Page 12: Override Value
ZWP500 ™ Z-Wave Production Programmer & Tester www.ExpressControls.com The values to be programmed in the NVR are defined in the <project>.ini file in the [nvr] section. All of the defined fields in the Sigma NVR document SDS12467 are supported. The defined fields allow for fields that are more than one byte to be programmed.
Page 13: Lock Bits
TXPOW values in the hex file. The hex file is downloaded once into the ZWP500. Once it has been loaded it is stored internally and does not need to be downloaded with each DUT making the programming process fast.
Page 14: Programmer Example Python Application
The ZWP500 is primary a tool for programming the firmware into each 500 series DUT during production. The firmware hex file is downloaded into the ZWP500 and then a simple short command is used to apply the proper VIO voltage for...
Page 15: Acquiredut
The NVR is ERASED during the calibration process. It is REQUIRED to read the NVR prior to running a calibration and to restore the NVR afterward. Do NOT run a calibration alone. The ZWP500 has a high precision crystal and is able to accurately measure and set the CCAL value.
Page 16: Flashdownload
The FlashXXX commands are not normally needed by most users who can rely on the Python code included with the ZWP500. The FlashXXX commands are documented here for users who want to fully customize the platform for their own needs. Typically the sample Python code is used to provide higher level functions for programming.
Page 17: Flashread 0Xxxxx:0Yyyyy
FlashCRC Returns the four byte CRC in the downloaded hex file, the computed CRC and the DUT CRC if the DUT is acquired. Typically this command is used to ensure the proper hex file is downloaded into the ZWP500. Example: FlashCRC<cr>...
Page 18: Help
ZWP500 ™ Z-Wave Production Programmer & Tester www.ExpressControls.com of the programming cable are dedicated to the SPI bus used for programming the DUT and accessing the external NVM. Pins 2, 5, 11 and 12 however are generally available for use and can be used to sense or drive test points on the DUT. If more than 4 pins are needed, an I2C bus GPIO expander can be placed on the DUT test board.
Page 19: Ledset Rgb
Green, Blue) can be turned ON with a 1 or off with a 0. The RGB value must be three digits of either 0 or 1. Invalid values will return a ?. The LED on the ZWP500 can be used to indicate to the operator that the DUT is passed (green) or failed (red) or that the programming/testing is underway (any of the other colors).
Page 20: Nvrget
ZWP500 ™ Z-Wave Production Programmer & Tester www.ExpressControls.com setting the NVM to a new value it is recommended to do an NVMGet to verify the data was properly set. The entire NVM can be reset to all ones with the command “NVMSet R”.
Page 21: Resetdut [0]
Set the RF attenuation to the hexadecimal value DD in the range from 0x00 (minimum) to 0x7F (maximum attenuation). The ZWP500 contains a pair of Digital Step Attenuators (DSA) on the RF path from the Z-Wave chip to the antenna SMA connector.
Page 22: Uartsend Dd
ZWaveSend DD… The Sigma SerialAPI command DD is sent to the ZWP500 Z-Wave chip. This command can be any SerialAPI command and the data required with it. The SerialAPI frame is automatically built around the SerialAPI command. The SOF, length and checksum are wrapped around the command.
Page 23: Troubleshooting
The upgrade will typically ask if it is OK to update because the Express Controls ZWP500 build is not on a “verified” server which is OK.
Page 24: Python Sample Application
Warrantee & Copyright If within two (2) years from the date of purchase, this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Express Controls LLC will repair or replace it, as its sole option, free of charge. This warranty is extended to the original household purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty does not apply to: (a) damage to units caused by accident, dropping or abuse in handling, acts of God or any negligent use;...
Page 25 ZWP500 ™ Z-Wave Production Programmer & Tester www.ExpressControls.com Document History Revision Date Description 1.1.00 2/18/2018 Initial Beta Version February 2018 Bringing the Internet of Things (IoT) to Life...