LPRS eRIC9-DK Manual

eRIC Development Kit
The eRIC Development Kit provides a platform for the test and evaluation of eRIC radio transceivers and allows demonstration of
the transfer of serial data over the RF link and simple manual/auto transmit/receive modes.
The kit comprises:
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Using this kit together with the supplied 'easyRadio Companion' software, connection can be made to the
eRIC modules allowing the default operating frequency (channels), RF power output, 'Over Air' and Host
serial communication rates to be configured and changed.
Development Board Description
SW1/LED1
Pin 16
SW2/LED2
Pin 17
SW3/LED3
Pin 18
SW4/LED4
Pin 19
Reset
Feature
SW1/LED1 to SW4/LED4
JTAG Connector
JP1
Vcc Out
Pwr LED
On/Off Switch
Micro USB Connector
Battery
Tx LED (Red)
Rx LED (Green)
Potentiometer
VRef
RF In/Out
Gnd Pin
Reset Switch
eRIC_Dev_Kit_1.2.docx
Two eRIC400 (400MHz) or eRIC900 (900MHz) RF Transceiver modules
Two eRIC Development boards
Two matching antenna (400/900MHz) with SMA (Male) connectors
Two 9V Alkaline PP3 Batteries
Two USB Type A to Micro-B USB connector jump leads for connection to PC
One 'Wireless Mike' 4GB USB memory stick containing data sheets and software
Vcc Out
JTAG Connector JP1
RF In/Out Potentiometer
Gnd Pin VRef
Description
Momentary push button switch and LED indicator connected to eRIC I/O pins
TI compatible JTAG programming connector
Bootloader enable jumper. Jumper in place to enable bootloader mode
5V or 3V3 (20mA max) outputs and Gnd Ref for powering external circuitry
Indicates that board is powered
Board power On/Off
USB Serial Data and 5V USB power
9V PP3 battery for board power
Indicates serial USB data activity
Indicates eRIC receive data activity
Provides variable voltage output on adjacent pin for testing A-D etc.
'Top' of potentiometer. Connect to Vcc Out pin 5V/3V3 or other voltage
50R SMA Female RF connector for antenna or test equipment connection
0V Gnd reference for 'scope or other test equipment.
Momentary push button eRIC reset switch
N.B. Board supplied may differ slightly from illustration
Pwr LED
On/Off Switch
Micro USB
Connector
9V PP3 Battery
Tx LED - Red
Rx LED - Green
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