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Hardware Reference
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Updated on: 5/22/14

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  • Page 1 ™ ConnectCore 9P 9215, Wi-9P 9215, and 3G 9P 9215 Hardware Reference 90000879_R Updated on: 5/22/14...
  • Page 2 Digi provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. Digi may make improvements and/or changes in this manual or in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this manual at any time.

  • Page 3: Customer Support

    ................. . Please always check the product specific section on the Digi support website for the Documentation most current revision of this document: www.digiembedded.com/support/.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    C h a p t e r 1 : A b o u t t h e M o d u l e ..... . . 12 About the Software ..............13 Digi Embedded Linux and NET+OS ..........14 Module pinout ...............14 Pinout legend: Type ............
  • Page 5 C o n t e n t s Module LEDs ................35 ConnectCore 9P 9215 LEDs ............ 35 ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 LEDs ..........35 External interrupts ............36 Interfaces ................37 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port ........... 37 UART ................37 SPI ................37 C bus ................
  • Page 6 WLAN ................56 WWAN ................56 FIM ................56 USB Host ................. 57 Antenna ................57 ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 WLAN ..........58 WLAN Antenna Switch ............. 58 ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 WWAN ..........59 Power ................. 61 Power supply ..............61 Internal voltage ..............
  • Page 7 C o n t e n t s Power LEDs, LE3 and LE4 ............70 User LEDs, LE5 and LE6 .............71 Serial status LEDs ..............71 Status LEDs Serial Port D LEDs ............71 Status LEDs Serial Port B LEDs .............71 Serial UART Ports ..............72 Serial port D, RS232 ..............73 Serial port A, TTL interface ............73 Serial port A, XBee socket ............74...
  • Page 8 X20 pinout ................97 X21 pinout ................98 Appendix A:Specifications ............99 Mechanical Information ............99 ConnectCore 9P 9215 .............. 99 ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 ............99 ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 ............100 Network Interface ..............100 Ethernet ................100 WLAN Interface ..............100 WWAN Interface ..............
  • Page 9 C o n t e n t s ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 & ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 ....... 104 Thermal Specifications ............105 Additional design suggestions ........... 107 Safety Statements ..............108 Power Requirements .............. 109 ConnectCore 9P 9215 ............. 109 ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215............
  • Page 10 Bottom view ................ 119 Side view ................119 Reset and Edge Sensitive Input Timing Requirements ....... 120 ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 Antenna Specifications: 2 dBi Dipole .... 121 Attributes ................121 Dimensions ................121 Antenna strength (radiation pattern) diagram ........ 122 ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 Antenna Specifications: 5.5 dBi Dipoles ..
  • Page 11 C o n t e n t s Industry Canada ..............129 Indoor/Outdoor ..............130 Declaration of Conformity ............130 Qualcomm Gobi 3000 Module Certifications ........131 International EMC Standards ............ 132 Appendix C: Change Log ............133 Revison B ................133 Revision C ................
  • Page 12 16 MB of NOR flash, up to 32 MB SDRAM, a rich set of integrated peripherals, and superior design flexibility. At the heart of the modules is a Digi 32-bit ARM9-based Digi NS9215 processor running at 150 MHz. Key features include 10/100 Mbit Ethernet, two on-chip Flexible Interface Modules (FIMs), 256-bit AES accelerator, power management modes with dynamic clock scaling, and a rich set of on-chip peripherals.

  • Page 13: About The Software

    Python API and/or the configuration methods. The information within this chapter is broken down into two sections based on software type. For embedded NET+OS or Digi Embedded Linux users see page 14; for Digi Plug-and-Play Firmware users see page 41.

  • Page 14: Digi Embedded Linux And Net+Os

    NET+OS or Digi Embedded Linux Development Environments only. If you are using a module that utilizes Digi Plug-and-Play Firmware see page 41. Once you have read through all of the embedded NET+OS / Digi Embedded Linux related sections, proceed to Chapter 2.
  • Page 15 C h a p t e r 1 X1 pin Type Module Functionality Comments number WLAN_DISABLE# Normally connected to X2-15 SW_CONF0 2k2 series resistor on module SW_CONF1 2k2 series resistor on module SW_CONF2 2k2 series resistor on module SW_CONF3 2k2 series resistor on module LED_WWAN# Reserved Buffered Data - only active when either CS0# or...
  • Page 16 X1 pin Type Module Functionality Comments number BA10 BA11 BA12 BA13 BA14 BA15 BA16 EXT_OE# EXT_WE# EXT_CSO# EXT_CS2# BE2# NS9215 BE2# BE3# NS9215 BE3# EXT_WAIT# 10k pull-up on module EXT_CLK# Connected over a 22R resistor to NS9215 CLK_OUT1 pin ETH_TPIN ETH_ACTIVITY# Low active signal with 330R resistor on module ETH_TPIP...

  • Page 17: X2 Pinout

    C h a p t e r 1 X1 pin Type Module Functionality Comments number VRTC Backup Battery for RTC, for 3V cell. Can be left floating, if RTC backup not needed. VLIO Mobile: Power from Li-Ion Battery (2.5V-5.5V) Non-Mobile: connected to 3.3V Note 1: ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 USB circuit only.
  • Page 18 Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing Comments X2 pin number RTSA# RTSA# SPI_CLK RS485CTLA GPIO5 EIRQ3 Timer6_Out GPIO5 SPI_CLK DTRA# DTRA# GPIO6 TXCLKA SLEEP_RQ DMA0_REQ Timer7_In GPIO6 PIC_DBG_DATA_OUT TXDA TXDA SPI_TXD Timer8_In GPIO7 Timer7_Out GPIO7 SPI_TX DCDC# DCDC# TXCLKC DMA1_DONE GPIO8 Timer8_Out GPIO8 SPIB_EN...
  • Page 19 C h a p t e r 1 Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing Comments X2 pin number RIC# RIC# When booting, NS9215 RIC# signal is default configured as RXCLKC RXCLKC Output, RST_DONE. To GPIO12 I2C_SDA avoid input/output conflicts, RST_DONE put a series resistor on this GPIO12 signal if necessary.
  • Page 20 Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing Comments X2 pin number RIB# RIB# GPIO55 PIC_0_BUS_1[12] PIC_1_BUS_1[12] GPIO55 RTSB# RTSB# GPIO56 RS485CTLB PIC_0_BUS_1[13] PIC_1_BUS_1[13] GPIO56 DTRB# TXCLKB GPIO57 DTRB# PIC_0_BUS_1[14] PIC_1_BUS_1[14] GPIO57 TXDB TXDB GPIO58 PIC_0_BUS_1[15] PIC_1_BUS_1[15] GPIO58 DCDD# DCDD# GPIO59 PIC_0_BUS_1[16] PIC_1_BUS_1[16] GPIO59 CTSD# CTSD#...
  • Page 21 C h a p t e r 1 Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing Comments X2 pin number RTSD# RTSD# GPIO64 RS485CTLD PIC_0_BUS_1[21] PIC_1_BUS_1[21] GPIO64 DTRD# TXCLKD GPIO65 DTRD# PIC_0_BUS_1[22] PIC_1_BUS_1[22] GPIO65 TXDD TXDD GPIO66 PIC_0_BUS_1[23] PIC_1_BUS_1[23] GPIO66 GPIO67 PIC_0_CLK[I] PIC_0_CLK[0] EIRQ3 GPIO67 GPIO68...
  • Page 22 Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing Comments X2 pin number GPIO73 PIC_0_GEN_IO[5] PIC_1_GEN_IO[5] PWM3 GPIO73 GPIO74 PIC_0_GEN_IO[6] PIC_1_GEN_IO[6] Timer0_In GPIO74 GPIO75 PIC_0_GEN_IO[7] PIC_1_GEN_IO[7] Timer1_In GPIO75 GPIO76 PIC_0_CTL_IO[0] PIC_1_CTL_IO[0] Timer2_In GPIO76 GPIO77 PIC_0_CTL_IO[1] PIC_1_CTL_IO[1] Timer3_In GPIO77 GPIO78 PIC_0_CTL_IO[2] PIC_1_CTL_IO[2] Timer4_In GPIO78 GPIO79 PIC_0_CTL_IO[3] PIC_1_CTL_IO[3] Timer5_In...
  • Page 23 C h a p t e r 1 Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing Comments X2 pin number GPIO83 PIC_0_BUS_0[3] PIC_1_BUS_0[3] Timer9_In GPIO83 USER_BUTTON2# PIC_0_BUS_0[4] GPIO84 PIC_1_BUS_0[4] Timer0_Out GPIO84 USER_LED2# PIC_0_BUS_0[5] GPIO85 PIC_1_BUS_0[5] Timer1_Out GPIO85 GPIO86 PIC_0_BUS_0[6] PIC_1_BUS_0[6] Timer2_Out GPIO86 GPIO87 PIC_0_BUS_0[7] PIC_1_BUS_0[7] Timer3_Out...
  • Page 24 Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing Comments X2 pin number CAN1_RXD PIC_0_BUS_1[2] GPIO98 PIC_1_BUS_1[2] PIC_1_CAN_RXD GPIO98 CAN1_TXD PIC_0_BUS_1[3] GPIO99 PIC_1_BUS_1[3] PIC_1_CAN_TXD GPIO99 GPIO100 PIC_0_BUS_1[4] PIC_1_BUS_1[4] PWM4 GPIO100 EIRQ3# PIC_0_BUS_1[5] GPIO101 PIC_1_BUS_1[5] EIRQ3 GPIO101 I2C_SCL PIC_0_BUS_1[6] 4k7 pull-up on module GPIO102 PIC_1_BUS_1[6] I2C_SCL GPIO102 I2C_SDA...

  • Page 25: Configuration Pins - Cpu

    C h a p t e r 1 Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing Comments X2 pin number +3.3V None of the 64 GPIO pins on connector X2 disturb CPU boot strap functions. The Configuration boot strap functions are controlled by address signals. A user can not disturb boot pins —...

  • Page 26: Module Pin Configuration

    corresponding SW_CONF pin unconnected and set low by connecting the corresponding SW_CONF pin directly low. These pins are available for user defined application or platform specific software configurations. Module pin configuration Signal name Function PU/PD Comment LITTLE#/BIG_ Set module endianess. 0 module boots in Signal LITTLE#/BIG_ENDIAN is ENDIAN little endian mode.

  • Page 27: Clock Generation

    Clock frequencies Hardware strapping determines the initial powerup PLL settings. The table below summarizes the default clock frequencies for the ConnectCore 9P 9215 and ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 modules: Hardware strapping: "PLL reference clock divider setting: A[4:0] = 0x1D (0b11101) NR = 5 "PLL output divider setting:...

  • Page 28: Changing The Cpu Speed

    GPIO configuration Other (ASIC) registers SDRAM keeps its contents The ConnectCore 9P 9215 and ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 modules boot directly from Boot process NOR flash. The start-up code is located at address 0x00000000 during the boot process. When the system is booted, the SDRAM is remapped to address 0x00000000 and NOR Flash to 0x50000000 by modifying the address map in the AHB decoder.

  • Page 29: Chip Selects

    C h a p t e r 1 The module has eight chip selects: four for dynamic memory and four for static Chip selects memory. Each chip select has a 256MB range. Chip select memory map Name Address range Size Usage Comments Sig.

  • Page 30: Multiplexed Gpio Pins

    The 108 GPIO pins (including address bits A24 through A27) available on the module Multiplexed connector are multiplexed with other functions, such as: GPIO pins UART   Ethernet   C port  Timers and interrupt inputs  Memory bus data ...
  • Page 31 C h a p t e r 1 Port Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate On module, default name, function 00 function 01 function 02 function 04 used as Function (only GPIO00 ...GPIO15) GPIO6 TXCLKA / DTRA# DMA0_REQ Timer7_In PIC_DBG_DATA_OUT DTRA# GPIO7 TXDA Timer8_In Timer7_Out...
  • Page 32 Port Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate On module, default name, function 00 function 01 function 02 function 04 used as Function (only GPIO00 ...GPIO15) GPIO27 RXDD PIC_1_GEN_IO[1] Reserved for upper data lines GPIO28 RID# PIC_1_GEN_IO[2] Reserved for upper data lines GPIO29 RTSD# / 485CTLD PIC_1_GEN_IO[3] Reserved for upper data...
  • Page 33 C h a p t e r 1 Port Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate On module, default name, function 00 function 01 function 02 function 04 used as Function (only GPIO00 ...GPIO15) GPIO55 RIB# (dup) PIC_0_BUS_1[12] PIC_1_BUS_1[12] RIB# GPIO56 RTSB# / 485CTLB PIC_0_BUS_1[13] PIC_1_BUS_1[13] RTSB#...
  • Page 34 Port Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate On module, default name, function 00 function 01 function 02 function 04 used as Function (only GPIO00 ...GPIO15) GPIO84 PIC_0_BUS_0[4] PIC_1_BUS_0[4] Timer0_Out Timer0_Out GPIO85 PIC_0_BUS_0[5] PIC_1_BUS_0[5] Timer1_Out Timer1_Out GPIO86 PIC_0_BUS_0[6] PIC_1_BUS_0[6] Timer2_Out Timer2_Out GPIO87 PIC_0_BUS_0[7] PIC_1_BUS_0[7] Timer3_Out Timer3_Out...

  • Page 35: Module Leds

    ConnectCore 9P 9215: LE1 will flash a repeating blink pattern in a major  system failure; for example, a processor execption or power-on self test failure. ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215: To indicate WLAN-related information, such as  association status and network activity. ConnectCore 9P 9215 LEDs...

  • Page 36: External Interrupts

    External interrupts The ConnectCore 9P 9215 Family of modules provide access to four external interrupts signals, which are multiplexed with other functions on the GPIO pins. External interrupt GPIO multiplexing Other functions, Comments 1st position EIRQ0 GPIO1 X2.4 EIRQ0 is used in ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 as radio chip interrupt and is not GPIO9 X2.12...

  • Page 37: Interfaces

    In addition to providing access to the Ethernet signals coming out of the PHY, the module also supports two status LEDs: ETH_ACTIVITY# and ETH_LINK#. UART The ConnectCore 9P 9215 and ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 modules provide up to four UART ports, used in asynchronous mode: Port A = GPIOO through GPIO7 ...

  • Page 38: I 2 C Bus

    Development Board at J2. WLAN In addition to the wired Ethernet interface, the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 module also offers an integrated dual-diversity 802.11a/b/g interface with data rates up to 54 Mbps. Two U.FL antenna connectors are provided on the module.

  • Page 39: Antenna

    "click" will confirm afully mated connection. Do not attempt insertion at an extreme angle. ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 WLAN For the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215, connect antennas to the primary and secondary connectors. The module uses the same antennas to transmit and receive the 802.11b/g RF signal.

  • Page 40: Wlan Antenna Switch

    WLAN Antenna Switch The antenna switch is a digitally controlled 2.4 GHz, 50 ohm, multi-function solid state switch, controlled by software. The receive port can be switched between antenna 1 or antenna 2. The transmit port can be switched between antenna 1 or antenna 2. The switch can handle >28dBm of signal on the transmit port.

  • Page 41: Digi Plug-And-Play Firmware

    Once you have read through all the Digi Plug-and-Play Firmware related sections, proceed to Chapter 2. Note: Digi Plug-and-Play Firmware is only available for the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215. The module has two 80 pins connectors, X1 and X2. The next tables describe each Module pinout pin, its properties, and its use on the Development Board.
  • Page 42 X1 pin Type Module functionality Comments number LITTLE# / BIG ENDIAN Not Connected, Reserved WLAN_DISABLE# For ConnectCore Wi-9P 921 low active WLAN Disable signal. For ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 normally connected to X2-15. SW_CONF0 2k2 series resistor on module SW_CONF1 2k2 series resistor on module SW_CONF2 2k2 series resistor on module...
  • Page 43 C h a p t e r 1 X1 pin Type Module functionality Comments number Not Connected, Reserved Not Connected, Reserved Not Connected, Reserved Not Connected, Reserved Not Connected, Reserved BA10 Not Connected, Reserved BA11 Not Connected, Reserved BA12 Not Connected, Reserved BA13 Not Connected, Reserved BA14...

  • Page 44: X2 Pinout

    Can be left floating, if RTC backup not needed. VLIO Mobile: Power from Li-Ion Battery (2.5V-5.5V) Non-Mobile: connected to 3.3V X2 pinout The following table shows the GPIO multiplexing capabilities for the Digi Plug-and- Play Firmware module: Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing...
  • Page 45 C h a p t e r 1 Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing Comments X2 pin number RTSA# GPIO5 See Note 1 SPI_CLK RTSA GPIO5 DTRA# GPIO6 See Note 1 GPIO6 DTRA SLEEP_RQ TXDA GPIO7 See Note 1 SPI_TXD TXDA GPIO7 DCDC# GPIO8...
  • Page 46 Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing Comments X2 pin number RIB# GPIO55 See Note 1 GPIO55 RIAB RTSB# GPIO56 See Note 1 GPIO56 RTSB DTRB# GPIO57 See Note 1 GPIO57 DTRB TXDB GPIO58 See Note 1 GPIO58 TXDB DCDD# GPIO59 See Note 1 GPIO59 DCDD CTSD#...
  • Page 47 C h a p t e r 1 Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing Comments X2 pin number GPIO74 GPIO74 See Note 1 and Note 5 FIM_UART_1_RTS GPIO75 GPIO75 See Note 1 and Note 5 FIM_UART_1_CTS GPIO76 GPIO76 See Note 1 GPIO77 GPIO77 See Note 1...
  • Page 48 Type Module Functionality I/O Multiplexing Comments X2 pin number I2C_SDA GPIO103 4k7 pull-up on module GPIO103 ADC_IN0 VIN0_ADC Not Connected, Reserved ADC_IN1 VIN1_ADC Not Connected, Reserved ADC_IN2 VIN2_ADC Not Connected, Reserved ADC_IN3 VIN3_ADC Not Connected, Reserved ADC_IN4 VIN4_ADC Not Connected, Reserved ADC_IN5 VIN5_ADC Not Connected, Reserved...

  • Page 49: Configuration Pins - Module

    C h a p t e r 1 VCC_3.3V CC3G I/O Pin R = 510 Ohms (ACTIVE LOW) Note 3: For the ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215, this pin is the cellular disable output and should be tied directly to CELL_DISABLE_N, pin X1-14. Note 4: EIRQ2 is default configured to support the Wake-up button on the Development Board.

  • Page 50: Connector X2 Pins Available For A Python Application

    The ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 module can be strapped to enable zero to three serial ports. The ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 and the ConnectCore 9P 9215 modules can be strapped to enable zero to four serial ports. Serial port strapping is defined by the SW_CONF0, SW_CONF1, SW_CONF2 and SW_CONF3 switch settings on Dipswitch S4 which is next to the JTAG connector.

  • Page 51: Multiplexed Gpio Pins

    9215 or the ConnectCore 9P 9215, connector pins "X2_11" - "X2_18" will no longer be accessible. If you are migrating from the ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 to the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 or the ConnectCore 9P 9215, connector pins "X2_11" - "X2_18" will now be accessible.
  • Page 52 Module 0 Serial 1 Serial 2 Serial 3 Serial 4 Serial Comments Ports Port Ports Ports Ports (Python Name) X2-9 GPIO6 GPIO6 GPIO6 DTRA DTRA If XBEE is enabled this signal is not available. Instead, it is used as XBEE_DTR. X2-10 GPIO7 GPIO7...
  • Page 53 C h a p t e r 1 Module 0 Serial 1 Serial 2 Serial 3 Serial 4 Serial Comments Ports Port Ports Ports Ports (Python Name) X2-32 GPIO64 GPIO64 RTSD RTSD RTSD X2-33 GPIO65 GPIO65 DTRD DTRD DTRD X2-34 GPIO66 GPIO66 TXDD...

  • Page 54: Module Leds

    After startup, LE1 is available at the Python programming layer, via the user_led_set() function if you are using the ConnectCore 9P 9215 or the ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 module. After startup, LE1 and LE2 are used as follows for the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215. Color Blink Pattern...

  • Page 55: Interfaces

    PHY, but supports also two status LEDs: ETH_ACTIVITY# and ETH_LINK#. UART The ConnectCore 9P 9215 and ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 modules provide up to four UART ports, the ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 module provides up to three UART ports, used in asynchronous mode: Port A = X2_3 to X2_10 ...

  • Page 56: Rtc

    Development Board at J2. WLAN In addition to the wired Ethernet interface, the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 module also offers an integrated dual-diversity 802.11a/b/g interface with data rates up to 54 Mbps. Two U.FL antenna connectors are provided on the module.

  • Page 57: Usb Host

    USB Host The ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 has a high speed USB Host controller, capable of handling external mass storage devices (i.e., USB Flash Drivers) or a Digi Watchport Camera. Antenna When disconnecting U.FL connectors, the use of U.FL plug extraction tool Note: (Hirose P/N U.FL-LP-N-2 or U.FL-LP(V)-N-2) is strongly recommended to avoid...

  • Page 58: Connectcore Wi-9P 9215 Wlan

    ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 WLAN For the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215, connect antennas to the primary and secondary connectors. The module uses the same antennas to transmit and receive the 802.11b/g RF signal. An antenna switch is required to isolate the transmit signal from the receive signal.

  • Page 59: Connectcore 3G 9P 9215 Wwan

    GPS RF Path: The GPS RF path has two possible configurations, based on the GPS antenna: Active and Passive. Digi supplies an Active antenna. When using an active GPS antenna, the Gobi 3000 module AUX connector is cabled to the ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 X30 connector, and the ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 X29 connector is cabled to the Development Board Cellular Secondary connector X31.
  • Page 60 ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 Module To J7 on Development PCB X29 (GPS) X30 (GPS) J2 (WWAN) from Gobi AUX Gobi 3000 Module RF Connector Main RF Connector www.digiembedded.com...

  • Page 61: Power

    C h a p t e r 1 Power Power supply The module has +3.3V and VLIO supply pins. VLIO can be connected either to a Li-Ion battery (2.5V - 5.5V) in a mobile application, or it can be connected directly to +3.3V. Connecting VLIO to a battery causes efficiency to be gained without an additional voltage regulator.

  • Page 62: What's On The Development Board

    About the Development Board he ConnectCore 9P 9215 Development Board supports the onnectCore 9P 9215 Family of modules. This chapter describes the components of the Development Board and explains how to configure the board for your requirements. The Development Board has two 4x20 pin connectors that are 1:1 copies of the module pins.

  • Page 63: Connectcore 3G 9P 9215 Specifics

    C h a p t e r 2 Four each for hardware/software configuration  – GPIO screw-flange connector – +9/30VDC power supply Current measurement option  – Development Board + module, and module alone – 3.3V coincell battery with socket PoE connectors for optional 802.3af PoE Application Kit (P/N DG-ACC-POE) –...

  • Page 64: User Interface

    U s e r i n t e r f a c e ................. . The ConnectCore 9P 9215 Development Board implements two user buttons and two user LEDs, in addition to those provided on the module.

  • Page 65: Switches And Pushbuttons

    C h a p t e r 2 S w i t c h e s a n d P u s h b u t t o n s ................. . ConnectCore 9P 9215 Development Board Reset Button, S3 Configuration Switch, S4...

  • Page 66: User Pushbuttons, S6 And S7

    Use the user pushbuttons to interact with the applications running on the User ConnectCore 9P 9215 and ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 modules. Use these module pushbuttons, S6 signals to implement the pushbuttons: and S7 Signal name Switch GPIO used (pushbutton) USER_PUSH_BUTTON_1...

  • Page 67: Serial Port Bmei Configuration Switches, S1

    C h a p t e r 2 Use S1 to configure the line interface for serial port B MEI: Serial Port B Switch pin Function Comments configuration switches, S1 S1.1 On = RS232 transceiver enabled RS422/RS485 transceivers disabled Off = RS232 transceiver disabled RS422/RS485 transceivers enabled S1.2 On = Auto Power Down enabled...

  • Page 68: Jumpers

    J u m p e r s ................. . ConnectCore 9P 9215 Development Board Battery Jumper, J2 WLAN Jumper, J3...

  • Page 69: Jumper Functions

    C h a p t e r 2 Jumper functions Jumper Name If connection made Default Enable transceiver This jumper allows a user to disable the console RS232 Connection made = console active transceiver. Battery enable Supplies the real time clock with 3V from the battery Connection not made = Backup battery disabled (lithium coin cell battery, G1) even if the board is switched off.
  • Page 70 L E D s ................. . ConnectCore 9P 9215 Development Board Power LED 9-30V, LE3 Power LED +5V, LE4...

  • Page 71: Leds

    C h a p t e r 2 LE8 ON indicates the +3.3VDC power is present.  The user LEDs are controlled through applications running on the ConnectCore 9P User LEDs, 9215 Family of modules, if jumpers J5 and J4 are inserted. Use these module signals LE5 and LE6 to implement the LEDs: Signal name...

  • Page 72: Serial Uart Ports

    ................. . The Development Board supports the four serial ports available on the ConnectCore 9P 9215 and ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 modules, including the three serial ports available on the Connect Core 3G 9P 9215. (ConnectCore 9P 9215 Port C is not available on the Connect Core 3G 9P 9215.)

  • Page 73: Serial Port A, Ttl Interface

    C h a p t e r 2 The serial (UART) port D connector, X3, is a DB9 male connector and is also used as Serial port D, the standard console . This asynchronous serial port is DTE and requires a null-modem RS232 cable to connect to a computer serial port.

  • Page 74: Serial Port A, Xbee Socket

    Function Connector Defaults Comment X2 Pin 3.3V By default, Serial A signals are configured to their respective GPIO signals. It is the responsibility of the driver to configure them properly. Serial port A must not be connected if SPI, WakeUp, or XBee module functionality is used.

  • Page 75: Serial Port C, Ttl Interface

    C h a p t e r 2 Function Connector Defaults to Comments X2 Pin IDNET IDENT Connected to S9 on dev-board 2 Pin The serial (UART) port C interface is a TTL interface connected to a 2x5 pin, 0.1” Serial port C, connector, X5.

  • Page 76: Serial Port B, Mei Interface

    The serial (UART) port B connector, X6, is a DB9 male connector. This asynchronous Serial port B, serial port is DTE and requires a null-modem cable to connect to a computer serial MEI interface port. The serial port B MEI (Multiple Electrical Interface) interface corresponds to NS9215 UART port B.

  • Page 77: C Interface

    C h a p t e r 2 C I n t e r f a c e ................. . ConnectCore 9P 9215 Development Board I C Digital I/Os, X44 I C Header, X15...

  • Page 78: I 2 C Digital I/O Expansion

    The Development Board provides a 3.81mm (1.50") green terminal block , X44, for C digital I/O additional digital I/Os. The I C I/O port chip is on-chip ESD-protected, and provides expansion an open drain interrupt output The I/O expander is a Philips PCA9554D at I C address 0x20 / 0x21.

  • Page 79: Spi Interface

    C h a p t e r 2 S P I I n t e r f a c e ................. . ConnectCore 9P 9215 Development Board SPI Header, X8 The Development Board provides access to the SPI interface on the module using...

  • Page 80: Pin Allocation

    SPI connector pins are allocated as shown: Pin allocation Signal +3.3V TXDA/SPI_TXD/GPIO7 RXDA/SPI_RXD/GPIO3 RTSA#/SPI_CLK/GPIO5 DCDA#/SPI_EN#/GPIO0 www.digiembedded.com...

  • Page 81: Current Measurement Option

    C h a p t e r 2 C u r r e n t M e a s u r e m e n t O p t i o n ................. . The Current Measurement Option uses 0.025R ohm series resistors to measure the current.

  • Page 82: Jtag Interface

    J T A G I n t e r f a c e ................. . ConnectCore 9P 9215 Development Board JTAG Multi-Ice Connector, X13 www.digiembedded.com...

  • Page 83: Standard Jtag Arm Connector, X13

    C h a p t e r 2 The standard JTAG ARM connector is a 20-pin header and can be used to connect Standard JTAG development tools such as Digi’s JTAG Link, ARM’s Multi-ICE, Abatron BDI2000, and others. connector, X13...

  • Page 84: Poe Module Connectors - Ieee802.3Af

    P o E m o d u l e c o n n e c t o r s - I E E E 8 0 2 . 3 a f ................. . The Development Board has two PoE module connectors, X9 and X26.

  • Page 85: The 802.3Af Poe Application Kit

    C h a p t e r 2 Plug in the 802.3af PoE Application Kit (P/N DG-ACC-POE) at a right angle to the The 802.3af Development Board, as shown in the following drawing: Application Kit 80 2 .3 a f Po E A pp lic at io n K it C o nnectC o re 9 P 9 2 1 5 De velo pm en t Bo a rd PoE input connector pins are allocated as shown:...

  • Page 86: Poe_Gnd

    The Development Board provides access to POE_GND allowing it to be turned off POE_GND when power is provided through the power jack, X26.4 and X26.5. The power jack is a barrel connector with 9-30VDC operating range. The power jack Power Jack, is labeled X24 on the Development Board.

  • Page 87: Ethernet Interface

    C h a p t e r 2 E t h e r n e t I n t e r f a c e ................. . The module provides the 10/100 Ethernet PHY chip.

  • Page 88: Pin Allocation, X19

    RJ-45 connector pins are allocated as shown: RJ-45 pin allocation, X19 Signal 802.3af End-Span 802.3af Mid-Span Description (Mode A) (Mode B) TXD+ Negative V Transmit data + Port TXD- Negative V Transmit data - Port RXD+ Positive V Receive data + Port EPWR+ Positive V...

  • Page 89: Wlan Interface

    ................. . For the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215, attach the antenna to the primary connector [X18] and the secondary connector [X17] on the Development Board (see the figure below for details).

  • Page 90: Wwan Interface

    W W A N I n t e r f a c e ................. . For the ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215, attach the cellular antenna to the primary connector [J6] and the GPS antenna to the secondary connector [J7].
  • Page 91 (if applicable) the lower SIM slot SIM slots The correct orientation for the SIMs is notched-side out, SIM cards are not Note: ® included in your Digi JumpStart Kit ConnectCore 9P 9215, Wi-9P 9215 and 3G 9P 9215 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 92: Peripheral (Expansion) Headers

     bit address bus, and control signals (such as CE#, IRQ#, WE#), as well as I C and power (+3.3V). Using these signals, you can connect Digi-specific extension modules or your own daughter card to the module’s address/data bus. www.digiembedded.com...

  • Page 93: Peripheral Application Header, X33

    C h a p t e r 2 Peripheral application pins are allocated as shown: Peripheral application Signal Signal header, X33 BD10 BD11 BD12 BD13 BD14 BD15 * 8-bit / 16-bit# GND selects 16-bit data bus +3.3V +3.3V EXT_CSO# I2C_SDA/GPIO103 EXT_WE# EXT_OE# I2C_SCL/GPIO102...

  • Page 94: Module And Test Connectors

    M o d u l e a n d T e s t C o n n e c t o r s ................. . The ConnectCore 9P 9215 Family of modules plug into the module connectors X1 and X2 on the Development Board.

  • Page 95: X10 Pinout

    C h a p t e r 2 X10 pinout X10 pin Signal X10 pin Signal RSTOUT# TRST# LITTLE#/BIG_ENDIAN WLAN_DISABLE# SW_CONF2 SW_CONF3 BD12 BD13 BA11 BA12 BA15 BA16 EXT_WE# EXT_CS0# BE3# EXT_WAIT# VBAT *USB and Etherent signals are not connected to this connector due to signal quality. ConnectCore 9P 9215, Wi-9P 9215 and 3G 9P 9215 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 96: X11 Pinout

    X11 pinout X11 pin Signal X11 pin Signal RSTIN# SRESET# RTCK OCD_EN# SW_CONF0 SW_CONF1 WLAN_LED# (CC Wi-9P 9215) BD10 BD11 BD14 BD15 BA10 BA13 BA14 EXT_OE# EXT_CS2# BE2# EXT_CLK 3.3V *USB and Etherent signals are not connected to this connector due to signal quality. www.digiembedded.com...

  • Page 97: X20 Pinout

    C h a p t e r 2 X20 pinout X20 pin Signal X20 pin Signal DSRA#/GPIO2 RXDA/SPI_RXD/GPIO3 DTRA#/GPIO6 TXDA/SPI_TXD/GPIO7 DSRC#/GPIO10 RXDC/GPIO11 DTRC#/TXCLKC/GPIO14 TXDC/GPIO15 DSRB#/GPIO53 RXDB/GPIO54 DTRB#/GPIO57 TXDB/GPIO58 DSRD#/GPIO61 RXDD/GPIO62 DTRD#/GPIO65 TXDD/GPIO66 GPIO69 GPIO70 GPIO73 GPIO74 GPIO77 GPIO78 USER_BUTTON1#/GPIO81 USER_LED1#/GPIO82 USER_LED2#/GPIO85 GPIO86 GPIO94...

  • Page 98: X21 Pinout

    X21 pinout X21 pin Signal X21 pin Signal DCDA#/SPI_EN/GPIO0 CTSA#/GPIO1 RIA#/EIRO2/GPIO4 RTSA#/SPI_CLK/GPIO5 DCDC#/TXCLKC/GPIO8 CTSC#/GPIO9 RIC#/RXCLKC/GPIO12 RTSC#/RCLKC/GPIO13 DCDB#/GPIO51 CTSB#/GPIO52 RIB#/GPIO55 RTSB#/GPIO56 DCDD#/GPIO59 CTSD#/GPIO60 RID#/GPIO63 RTSD#/GPIO64 GPIO67 GPIO68 GPIO71 GPIO72 GPIO75 GPIO76 GPIO79 GPIO80 GPIO83 USER_BUTTON2#/GPIO84 GPIO87 GPIO93 CAN0_RXD/GPIO96 CAN0_TXD/GPIO97 GPIO100 EIR03#/GPIO101 ADC_IN0 ADC_IN1 ADC_IN4...
  • Page 99 C h a p t e r 2 ConnectCore 9P 9215, Wi-9P 9215 and 3G 9P 9215 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 100: Appendix A:specifications

    2.5mm. The height of the parts mounted on the top side of the module does not exceed 2.5mm if X3 is not populated, or 14 mm if X3 is populated. ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 The module size is 50 x 70mm.

  • Page 101: Connectcore 3G 9P 9215

    Ethernet  Physical layer: 10/100Base-T  Data rate: 10/100 Mbps  Mode: Full or half duplex  This WLAN Interface information applies to the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 WLAN Note: module only. Interface Standard: IEEE802.11a/b/g  Frequency: 2.412GHz - 5.875GHz ...
  • Page 102 Complementary Code Keying (CCK) @ 5.5 and 11 Mbps OFDM – BPSK @ 6 and 9 Mbps – – QPSK @ 12 and 18 Mbps – 16-Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) @ 24 and 36 Mbps – 64-QAM @ 48 and 54 Mbps Frequency Bands ...

  • Page 103: Wwan Interface

    Connector: 2 x U.FL  Please use the HIROSE U.FL-LP-N-2 extraction tool for removing a U.FL cable Note: from the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 or ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 modules. This WWAN Interface information applies to the ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 WWAN Note: module only.
  • Page 104 Technology Bands GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz Simultaneous GPS D = Rx diversity supported Note: X = band class supported without Rx diversity blank = band class not supported Supported Data Rates: Gobi Operating Mode Peak FL Peak RL Data Rate Data Rate...

  • Page 105: Environmental Information

     Relative humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing  Altitude: 0 to 12,000 feet  ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 & ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C max  Storage temperature: -40°C to +125°C  Relative humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing ...

  • Page 106: Thermal Specifications

    Standard Operating Temperature Ranges Product Operating Temperature Range ConnectCore 9P 9215 -40 to +85°C ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 -40 to +65°C @ 100% Duty Cycle (WLAN) -40 to +85°C @ 33% Duty Cycle (WLAN) ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 -30 to +70°C The lower standard operating temperature range is specified without restrictions, except condensation must not occur.
  • Page 107 The maximum component case temperature must remain below the maximum, measured at the locations shown in the figure below. ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 Module ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 Module Measure Tcase of U1 www.digiembedded.com...

  • Page 108: Additional Design Suggestions

    When attaching thermocouples, please abide by the following guidelines: Carefully remove any labels or other foreign material from the component.  Ensure an adhesive with high thermal conductivity is used. Use as little  adhesive as possible. Make sure the thermocouple is touching the case of the component and not ...

  • Page 109: Safety Statements

    S a f e t y S t a t e m e n t s ................. . To avoid contact with electrical current: Never install electrical wiring during an electrical storm.

  • Page 110: Power Requirements

    <V <Vcc Output low voltag 0.0V <V <0.2V (@lol=100uA) Output high voltage Vcc-0.2V <V <Vcc (@loh=100uA) ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 Parameter Limits Input voltage (Vcc) 3.3V±10% (3.00V to 3.60V) Input current 1A max Input low voltage 0.0V <V <0.3*Vcc Input high voltage 0.7*Vcc...

  • Page 111: Ieee802.11 A/B/G Wlan

    ................. . The ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 provides access to an IEEE802.11a/b/g WLAN interface.
  • Page 112 ................. . The following information illustrates typical power consumption for the ConnectCore 9P 9215 and ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 modules. These measurements were made using the NET+OS napsave sample application in function applicationStart( ), with the module's Ethernet connected to a 100Mb network.

  • Page 113: Connectcore 9P 9215 And Connectcore Wi-9P 9215 Typical Power Save Current/Power Measurements

    C o n n e c t C o r e 3 G 9 P 9 2 1 5 T y p i c a l P o w e r S a v e C u r r e n t / P o w e r M e a s u r e m e n t s .
  • Page 114 T y p i c a l M o d u l e C u r r e n t / P o w e r M e a s u r e m e n t s ................. . The following information illustrates typical power consumption using various NS9215 power management mechanisms.
  • Page 115 L a y o u t R e c o m m e n d a t i o n ................. . Below are the mechanical dimensions of the ConnectCore 9P 9215 Family of modules.

  • Page 116: Connectcore Wi-9P 9215

    (mating connector on the Development Board) Device Berg/FCI connector ConnectCore 9P 9215 - Wi-9P 9215 module 61082-081409LF ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 JumpStart board 61083-084409LF (mating ConnectCore 9P 9215 - Wi-9P 9215 JumpStart board) ConnectCore 9P 9215, Wi-9P 9215 and 3G 9P 9215 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 117: Connectcore Wi-9P 9215

    ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 Below are the mechanical dimensions of the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 module. Top view www.digiembedded.com...

  • Page 118: Bottom View

    Bottom view Side view Device Berg/FCI connector ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 61082-081409LF ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 Development Board 61083-084409LF (mating ConnectCore 9P 9215 - Wi-9P 9215 JumpStart board) ConnectCore 9P 9215, Wi-9P 9215 and 3G 9P 9215 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 119: Connectcore 3G 9P 9215

    ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 Below are the mechanical dimensions of the ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 module. Topview www.digiembedded.com...

  • Page 120: Bottom View

    Bottom view Side view Device Berg/FCI connector ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 61082-081409LF ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 Development Board 61083-084409LF (mating ConnectCore 9P 9215 - Wi-9P 9215 JumpStart board) ConnectCore 9P 9215, Wi-9P 9215 and 3G 9P 9215 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 121: Reset And Edge Sensitive Input Timing Requirements

    A maximum rise and fall time must be met to ensure that reset and edge sensitive inputs are handled correctly. With Digi processors, the maximum is 500 nanoseconds as shown: On the ConnectCore 9P 9215 Development Board there was a measurement of 220ns rise time and 10ns fall time.

  • Page 122: Connectcore Wi-9P 9215 Antenna Specifications: 2 Dbi Dipole

    C o n n e c t C o r e W i - 9 P 9 2 1 5 A n t e n n a S p e c i f i c a t i o n s : 2 d B i D i p o l e .
  • Page 123 This diagram below shows the strength of the signal received by the whip antenna Antenna on both a horizontal and vertical plane. The diagram shows the magnetic field when strength the antenna is in a vertical position. The red solid line represents the horizontal (radiation pattern) plane and the green dotted line represents the vertical plane.

  • Page 124: Connectcore Wi-9P 9215 Antenna Specifications: 5.5 Dbi Dipoles

    C o n n e c t C o r e W i - 9 P 9 2 1 5 A n t e n n a S p e c i f i c a t i o n s : 5 . 5 d B i D i p o l e s .

  • Page 125: Radiation Pattern: H-Plane (2.0 And 5.0 Ghz)

    Radiation pattern: H- Plane (2.0 and 5.0 GHz) Color Freq (MHz) Peak (dBi) Angle (o) Avg (dBi) Yellow 2400.0 3.39 257.68 2.98 2450.00 3.17 214.74 2.37 Blue 2500.00 2.79 288.0 1.96 Purple 5150.00 2.25 280.42 0.82 Green 5200.00 5.23 252.63 2.71 Light brown 5250.00...

  • Page 126: Radiation Pattern: E-Plane (2.0 And 5.0 Ghz)

    Radiation pattern: E- plane (2.0 and 5.0 GHz) Color Freq (MHz) Peak (dBi) Angle (o) Avg (dBi) Yellow 2400.0 2.60 283.22 -1.10 2450.00 2.57 240.42 -1.36 Blue 2500.00 1.92 237.27 -1.78 Purple 5150.00 2.37 78.67 -1.91 Green 5200.00 4.80 79.30 0.32 Light brown 5250.00...

  • Page 127: Connectcore 3G 9P 9215 Cellular Antenna

    C o n n e c t C o r e 3 G 9 P 9 2 1 5 C e l l u l a r A n t e n n a ................. . Attributes Attributes Band 1...

  • Page 128: Connectcore 3G 9P 9215 Gps Antenna

    C o n n e c t C o r e 3 G 9 P 9 2 1 5 G P S A n t e n n a ................. . Attributes Parameter Specification...
  • Page 129 www.digiembedded.com...

  • Page 130: Appendix B:certifications

    ................. . The ConnectCore 9P 9215, ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215, and ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215...

  • Page 131: Labeling Requirements (Fcc 15.19)

    20 cm separation, and end users must be also be advised of the requirement. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Digi may void Modifications the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 132: Indoor/Outdoor

    5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to devices operating in these frequency bands. When the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 module is installed in devices that can be used Indoor/Outdoor outdoors, the channels in the band 5150-5250 MHz must be disabled to comply with US and Canadian regulatory requirements.
  • Page 133 ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215: TIA/EIA IS-98E (CDMA2000) Qualcomm  Gobi 3000 TIA/EIA IS-866 (1xEV-DO)  Module TS 25.101 (UMTS)  Certifications TS 45.005 (GSM)  CTIA/GCF/PTCRB   47 CFR Part 1, RF radiation exposure limits – – 47 CFR Part 2, equipment authorization –...
  • Page 134 The ConnectCore 9P 9215, ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215, and ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 International modules meet the following standards: EMC Standards Standards ConnectCore 9P 9215 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Emissions ICES-003 EN 55022 Immunity EN 55024 UL 60950-1 Safety CSA C22.2, No. 60950-1 EN60950-1 www.digiembedded.com...
  • Page 135 ConnectCore 9P 9215, Wi-9P 9215 and 3G 9P 9215 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 136: Appendix C: Change Log

    ................. . On page 9 updated Digi information.

  • Page 137: Revision E

    R e v i s i o n E ................. . Made corrections to current draw information.

  • Page 138: Revision M

    Added text describing the WWAN Interface section of Chapter 2. Renamed the Typical Power Save Current /Power Measurements section ConnectCore 9P 9215 and ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 Typical Power Save Current/ Power Measurements in Appendix A. Also, added the ConnectCore 3G 9P 9215 Typical Power Save Current/ Power Measurements section to Appendix A.
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