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EVLKST8500GH868, EVLKST8500GH915: Getting started with the ST8500
Introduction
This user manual explains the EVLKST8500GH868 and EVLKST8500GH915 hardware and software installation, and it details
the evaluation and development possibilities offered by the kit. In particular it contains:
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General information on the EVLKST8500GH868 and EVLKST8500GH915 HW package
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Overview of the hardware configurations
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Short guide to the FW upgrade of the kit.
This user manual does not explain the functionalities of the various PLC protocols running on the ST8500. Detailed information
can be found in protocol specific documentation, available within the Software packages, separately delivered under Software
License Agreement by contacting your local ST sales office.
UM2838 - Rev 1 - February 2021
For further information contact your local STMicroelectronics sales office.
Hybrid PLC&RF connectivity development kit
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Page 1: Figure 1. Evlkst8500Gh868 Picture
EVLKST8500GH868, EVLKST8500GH915: Getting started with the ST8500 Hybrid PLC&RF connectivity development kit Introduction This user manual explains the EVLKST8500GH868 and EVLKST8500GH915 hardware and software installation, and it details the evaluation and development possibilities offered by the kit. In particular it contains: •... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
UM2838 Safety precautions Safety precautions The development kit must be used only by expert technicians. The kit is intended for use on extra low voltage (ELV): <50 V AC, <75 V DC. The kit is designed for evaluation only and not for resale. Warning: STMicroelectronics assumes no responsibility for any consequences that may result from the improper use of this tool. -
Page 3: Getting Started
Getting started Included with the EVLKST8500GH868 The EVLKST8500GH868 package contains: • One EVLKST8500GH868 kit, based on 4 hardware boards : – EVALMODST8500-1: full PLC modem based on ST8500 and STLD1 – X-NUCLEO-S2868A2: Sub-1 GHz 868 MHz RF expansion board based on S2-LP radio –... -
Page 4: Software Packages
ST sales representative to obtain the latest available SW packages. The kit is delivered with a pre-programmed STM32 firmware implementing a UART pass-through for direct ST8500 host interface access from a PC and the G3-PLC hybrid PLC&RF library running on the ST8500 modem. -
Page 5: Hardware Description And Configuration
A SYNC I/O connector providing access to an STM32 GPIO or, alternatively, to an ST8500 pin for test purposes Figure 4 shows the position of the EVLKST8500GH868 connectors and switches. The same holds valid for the EVLKST8500GH915. Figure 4. EVLKST8500GH868 connectors and switches... -
Page 6: St8500 Module
UM2838 ST8500 module ST8500 module Figure 5. EVALMODST8500-1 image The EVALMODST8500-1 is connected to the base board through 2 connectors: • J201 line connector to interface the PLC to the AC or DC line • J200 digital and supply connector to interface the module to the STM32 microcontroller. The basic interface between the STM32 host controller and the ST8500 includes the following lines: •... -
Page 7: Interconnection Details
UM2838 Interconnection details Interconnection details 3.3.1 NUCLEO-G070RB interconnections Table 1. NUCLEO-G070RB – ST8500 interconnections NUCLEO-G070RB EVALMODST8500-1 Function Connector Connector STM32 Connector Connector Signal Signal name name PLC_Host_TX CN10 USART1_TX JP200 GPIO00_4 PLC_Host_RX CN10 PA10 USART1_RX JP200 GPIO00_5 PLC_DBG_TX CN10 USART3_TX JP200 GPIO01_4 PLC_DBG_RX... -
Page 8: X-Nucleo-S2868A2 Interconnections
UM2838 Interconnection details NUCLEO-G070RB Function Connector name Connector pin STM32 pin Signal ST8500 Boot Mode switch (S2) ST8500_FWMode GPIO SYNC connector (J15) STM32_SYNC CN10 TIM3_CH2 3.3.2 X-NUCLEO-S2868A2 interconnections Table 3. X-NUCLEO-S2868A2 interconnections X-NUCLEO-S2868A2 EVALMODST8500-1 Function Connector name Connector pin Signal Connector name Connector pin Signal SCLK J205... -
Page 9: Firmware Upgrade
The kit supports STM32 FW upgrade through the ST-LINK USB by using the STM32CubeProgrammer software available on www.st.com (STM32CubeProg). The ST-LINK USB connection can be used for FW debug and development while at the same time acting as Virtual COM port (VCP). The related driver is available on www.st.com (STSW-LINK009). -
Page 10: Formal Notices Required By The U.s. Federal Communications Commission ("Fcc")
UM2838 Formal notices required by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") Formal notices required by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") FCC NOTICE: This kit is designed to allow: Product developers to evaluate electronic components, circuitry, or software associated with the kit to determine whether to incorporate such items in a finished product. -
Page 11: Revision History
UM2838 Revision history Table 5. Document revision history Date Version Changes 15-Feb-2021 Initial release. UM2838 - Rev 1 page 11/15... -
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Included with the EVLKST8500GH868 ........ -
Page 13: List Of Tables
UM2838 List of tables List of tables Table 1. NUCLEO-G070RB – ST8500 interconnections ..........7 Table 2. -
Page 14: List Of Figures
EVLKST8500GH868 connectors and switches ........ - Page 15 ST’s terms and conditions of sale in place at the time of order acknowledgement. Purchasers are solely responsible for the choice, selection, and use of ST products and ST assumes no liability for application assistance or the design of Purchasers’...
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