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You shall not alter, modify, copy, or otherwise misappropriate any Renesas Electronics product, whether in whole or in part. Renesas Electronics disclaims any and all liability for any losses or damages incurred by you or third parties arising from such alteration, modification, copy or otherwise misappropriation of Renesas Electronics products.
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The Pet Monitor is not guaranteed to be error free, and the entire risk as to the results and performance of the Pet Monitor is assumed by the User. The Pet Monitor is provided by Renesas on an “as is” basis without warranty of any kind whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement of intellectual property rights with regard to the Pet Monitor.
Contents 1. Overview ............................6 2. Features .............................. 6 3. What’s in the box ..........................7 Other requirements ..............................7 4. Getting Started ........................... 8 Minimum requirements to build Application project ....................8 How to configure and setup you Pet Monitor ......................8 4.2.1 Installation of PC application, documentation, solution files, PCB design files and USB drivers ....
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11.5 Step 4 ..................................26 11.6 Step 5 ..................................27 12. Appendix B – Pet Monitor Version 1 vs. Version 2 ..............28 12.1 General Information ..............................28 12.2 Studio importable projects: ..........................28 13. Additional Resources ........................29 Revision History ............................ 1...
User's Manual 1. Overview ™ The PET MONITOR is a Demo Kit for the Renesas Synergy S3A3 Microcontroller Group in an LQFP64 package. The PET MONITOR is primarily intended for demonstration of the integration of various technologies. All source files are included so that developers can explore and alter the operations of the device.
• 1pc - Micro-B USB cable • 1pc - Pet Collar Other requirements 1) Renesas YSJLINKLITE will be required for Programming or Debugging see note in section 5.3.2 Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 7 of 34 January 31, 2019...
USB drivers for this example. Once done you can plug in the micro-USB cable into your Pet Monitor and computer and move the power switch to the on position and let the driver install and update your system. Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 8 of 34...
German Shepherd 6260 Puppy 6634 Dobermann 7371 Border Collie 6418 Pomeranian 8880 Beagle 5055 Chow Chow 5208 Yorkshire Terrier 5041 Pembroke Welsh Corgi 5052 Electronic Toy Dog 7202 Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 9 of 34 January 31, 2019...
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Demo Kit (Pet Activity Monitor Demo Kit) User's Manual Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 10 of 34 January 31, 2019...
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Demo Kit (Pet Activity Monitor Demo Kit) User's Manual Additional Options in the Version 2.00 of the application. The Title bar will so the Firmware version loaded into the Pet Monitor. Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 11 of 34 January 31, 2019...
The use of a normal CR2032 battery to run the device will have J3 in the CR2032 position and J7 will be removed. Turn on the device with SW1 (power switch) and the YELLOW led should flash three times to indicate that the program is running. Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 12 of 34 January 31, 2019...
Note: If you are using the standard CR2032 battery you will need to move the power switch (S1) to the ON position. Once connected the PC application will look in the systems registry for the Synergy communications port and connect if found after you press the Connect button. Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 13 of 34 January 31, 2019...
5. Working with the Pet Monitor Hardware If you wish to change, debug the application for your Pet Activity Monitor board, you will need the latest version of the Renesas Synergy™ Software Package (SSP), as well as the development tools needed to work with it. ™...
Long flashes on program startup to indicate operation YELLOW • Short flashes on writes to Data Flash • Long flashes on Battery Low Indicator (stops program) and LED remains on. Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 15 of 34 January 31, 2019...
J-Link USB Micro-B connector J1, located near the battery holder. This connector is used for configuring and downloading from the PET MONITOR. The current limit through the USB connector is 500 mA. Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 16 of 34 January 31, 2019...
Used to include or remove the battery charging circuit from the Installed system. If using the rechargeable battery, short the pins that say “Recharge” with a jumper (J7 pins 1 & 2) Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 17 of 34 January 31, 2019...
This USB Micro-B connection jack connects the S3 to an external USB Host, the FS capable, will accept power from the host. Host power voltage is checked to detect connection. Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 18 of 34 January 31, 2019...
RESET_L RESET_L NOTE: To work with the debugging or programming of this unit you will require a J-LINK LITE from Renesas (P/N: YSJLINKLITE) or a J-Link Debugger with the Cortex-M adaptor from SEGGER Microcontroller GmbH. Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01...
Demo Kit (Pet Activity Monitor Demo Kit) User's Manual 7. PMOD (Expansion Port) J4 Currently this is not used. Table 3: PMOD Pin Out Function P1_03 P4_11 P1_04 P1_02 Vcc (+3.0v) Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 20 of 34 January 31, 2019...
Demo Kit (Pet Activity Monitor Demo Kit) User's Manual 10. Certifications Renesas certifies that this unit complies with the following requirements: • China SJ/T 11364-2014, 10-year environmental protection use period • EU/RoHS Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 24 of 34...
Leaving the switch on the Pet Monitor in the OFF position, connect the USB cable and the PC should identify the serial port connection. 11.4 Step 3 Launch the Tera Term application and open a Serial connection to the Pet Monitors Port. Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 25 of 34 January 31, 2019...
Once connected under the File menu select Send file… This will open a File Browser dialog box. If you installed using the standard directory then browse to the directory c:\Pet Monitor. Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 26 of 34 January 31, 2019...
Term application, by selecting File | Disconnect or File | Exit All. Now your Pet Monitor should be back in normal operation. Disconnect the USB cable from the unit. Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 27 of 34 January 31, 2019...
Please also note that both version 1 and version 2 projects are included in your installation. 12.2 Studio importable projects: Project file for version 1: S3A3_Pet_Monitor_v1.zip Project file for version 2: PetMonitor_v3_0x20000.zip Renesas Pet Monitor Rev. 2.01 Page 28 of 34 January 31, 2019...
13. Additional Resources For more information on how to order this kit from Renesas or from a local distributor, please visit the kit page on our website. In addition to ordering information, you will also be able to download schematics, relevant application projects, technical updates and more.
Revision History Description Rev. Date Page Summary 1.00 Sept 15, 2018 Initial release 1.01 Oct 09, 2018 Various Updated to SSP 1.5.0 1.02 Oct 16, 2018 Links have changed / fixed 2.00 Nov 09, 2018 Various Added Information for bootloader and Appendixes...
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Demo Kit (PET MONITOR) User’s Manual Publication Date: Rev.1.02 October 16, 2018 Published by: Renesas Electronics Corporation...
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