Texas Instruments CC2520DK Quick Start Manual

CC2520DK Quick Start Guide
1. Kit Contents
3 x SmartRF05EB
2 x CCMSP-EM430F2618
3 x CC2520EM with antennas
1 x MSP-FET430UIF Debug Interface
Cables
Documentation
3B. DC Power
Alternatively a 4-10V DC power source
using the jack connector can be applied.
The centre pin is + and the sleeve is
connected to ground.
Set the power source jumper on the EB in
position USB/DC.
5. Set channel
Select a channel between 11 and 26
(2405-2480 MHz). The channel is
selected by navigating the joystick to the
right or left. Confirm the selection by
pressing Button 1.
2. Assemble the boards
Insert a CCMSP-EM430F2618 into both
the SmartRF05EB's. The connectors will
only fit in one position. Connect antennas
to both of the CC2520EM. Insert this
board into the CCMSP-EM430F2618.
These connectors will also fit in only one
position. Do not force the boards.
3C. USB
The SmartRf05EB can also be powered
from the USB cable.
Make sure that SmartRF Studio is
installed before connecting the USB. This
ensures that the correct USB drivers are
installed.
Set the power source jumper on the EB in
position USB/DC.
6. Select Transmitter/Receiver
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.
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3A. Apply power
There are three different ways of applying
power to the SmartRf05EB. The first
method is to insert 2 AA batteries to the
battery connectors underneath the board.
Set the power source jumper on the
SmartRf05EB in position Battery.
4. Packet Error Rate tester
When power is applied to the board set
the power switch in the ON position and
the PER test program will start. The LCD
will display the screen as shown in the
picture above. Press Button 1 to enter the
menu.
7. Select Output Power
On the transmitter node, selection of TX
output power and burst size (number of
packets to send) is also needed. Select
TX output power by navigating the
joystick, either -4 dBm, 0 dBm or 4 dBm,
and confirm with Button 1.
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