Radicom Research, Inc. Designer’s Guide for RB8762CMF Series (RoHS BLE 5.0 MESH Serial Bluetooth Modules) RB8762CMF RB8762CMF EVK dongle Compliant Date: 09/30/2019 Doc#RRD2Z50-20190903001-A07-C3...
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Introduction Thank you for choosing Radicom RB8762CMF Module. We are committed to providing you quality service and technical support. The RB8762CMF modules are designed to meet OEM’s needs of embedding low power, wireless data connectivity to their products. The RB8762CMF family offers a quick and simple solution for wireless Bluetooth communications.
RB8762CMF EVK and BLE Functionality Radicom provides RB8762CMFEVK (development kits) as a quick platform for testing and evaluating the RB8762CMF and RB8762CMF-HM Bluetooth modules. The kit includes two RB8762CMF modules mounted on the RB8762CMF-HM DIP Module. Each RB8762CMF-HM is installed into a RB8762CMF-MB evaluation board. One of the RB8762CMF-HM is configured to operate in BLE Data Protocol Master Mode.
Features Support the Bluetooth 5.0 core specification Frequency Range 2.402 – 2.480 GHz Integrate MCU to execute Bluetooth protocol stack Ultra low power consumption with intelligent PMU Support BT5.0 MESH Supports Master and Slave modes ...
Model and Ordering Information Model Numbers Description Surface mount RB8762CMF Bluetooth module with on-board antenna. RB8762CMF RB8762CMF EVK dongle via USB interface. RB8762CMF-D RB8762CMF Designer’s Guide (RRD2Z50-20180802001-A07-C3)
Layout Design Suggestions General Layout Rules: All Printed Circuit Boards must comply with UL94 V0 standard for flammability. Always use RoHS compliant Parts and materials. Suggestions for Layout: Step 1. Do not place Power circuit, X’tal, Inductor, etc. near RF area. Step 2.
RB8762CMF EVK Development Board Figure and Functions The RB8762CMF-MB Development Board has white silkscreen legend located by the switches and connectors described below. 1. USB connector 2. Active button 3. RESET button 4. Power switch 5. MESH LED RB8762CMF Designer’s Guide (RRD2Z50-20180802001-A07-C3)
Operating RB8762CMF-D Introduction: Radicom provides RTL8762CMF Development Kit as a quick platform for testing. Each RTL8762CMF DONGLE has an USB connector interface. If you use USB interface to transmit your data, please plug one USB cable to USB connector and insert a 4piece jumper into J13 (as below).
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Hardware Set-up - To provide power to the RB8762CMF-MB, plug one end of the USB cable into USB connector on the RB8762CMF-MB. Plug the other end into the PC USB port. Pending PC Set-up - Turn on the PC. To send the AT commands and transmit & receive data with the RB8762CMF-MB use a serial communication package such as Docklight.
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Step 3. After these steps, power on the RB8762CMF-MB and you’ll see device information as below. ※Actual version of RB8762CMF-MB and BT device address might be different as above. If you want to know the latest FW version, please contact Radicom. RB8762CMF Designer’s Guide (RRD2Z50-20180802001-A07-C3)
Supported AT Command List AT Commands Slave Side Master Side Description √ √ Test UART channel at+laddr √ √ Read BD address at+name √ √ Read device name Set device name(Max. length=16 byte) Default name is “Radicom”. at+name<Parameter> √ √ After changing name, you should use “at+reset\r\n”...
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AT Commands Slave Side Master Side Description Check role, FW version, device name and at+i √ √ BD address at+adv √ Invalid Check the setting of advertising Set advertising. at+adv< Parameter> √ Invalid 1:Enable 0:Disable at+reset √ √ Reboot the device RB8762CMF Designer’s Guide (RRD2Z50-20180802001-A07-C3)
AT-Command in Docklight Master EVB Slave EVB Step 1. Enter “at+role=1<CR><LF>” to set as master. Step 2. Enter “at+role=0<CR><LF>” to set as slave. Step 3. Enter “at+name<CR><LF>” to read device name. +Name=Radicom Step 4. Enter “at+laddr<CR><LF>” to read BD address. +LADDR=0012A1123456 Step 5.
OTA Upgrade Firmware This chapter will show you how to use OTA to upgrade firmware. Step 1. Plug in USB cable to power on RB8762CMF-MB. Step 2. Follow page14 to setup RB8762CMF-MB with Docklight Step 3. Issue “at+role2<CR><LF>” to enter OTA mode(as below) Step 4.
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Step 7. Click “Select File” from APP. Click “UPLOAD”. Step 8. The firmware upgrade will start immediately. Once the screen shows “Update Success!” means firmware upgrade successfully. Step 9. When new firmware upgraded successfully through OTA, you must return RB8762CMF-MB to its original mode (master/slave). Issue “at+role0<CR><LF>” to enter slave mode and “at+role1<CR><LF>”...
How to access RB8762CMF from smartphone The RB8762CMF can support two mainly platform for smartphone (iOS and Android). You can access RB8762CMF from smartphone by 3rd app or your own designed app. Here we provide some notes for access RB8762CMF from smartphone, also some examples. ※This chapter assumes that the reader has a basic understanding of the BLE specification including some knowledge of service, characteristic and transfer protocols.
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Customed APP If you want to build your own BLE APP, please refer to below official documents and examples. Android Documentation https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/connectivity/bluetooth-le.html Example https://github.com/googlesamples/android-BluetoothLeGatt/#readme Documentation https://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/NetworkingInternetWeb/Conceptual/Co reBluetooth_concepts/CoreBluetoothOverview/CoreBluetoothOverview.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/ TP40013257-CH2-SW1 Example https://developer.apple.com/library/content/samplecode/BTLE_Transfer/BTLE_Transfer.zip RB8762CMF Designer’s Guide (RRD2Z50-20180802001-A07-C3)
The wired method upgrades RB8762CMF firmware code 1. Software platform and software Windows 7 Service Pack 1, BeeMPTool2.0.5, App image: APP_1.1.11894.12638-0d68345b87439211a079cb98bb0 (The app image will change for each release.) 2. Hardware type: Pending RB8762CMF Designer’s Guide (RRD2Z50-20180802001-A07-C3)
FCC & IC Label and Model Identification Pending The RB8762CMF module family is FCC Part 15 and IC (Industry Canada) certified. The RB8762CMF is also CE marked. The modules are labeled with the RB8762CMF module model number and FCC Part 15 ID, IC registration number and CE mark. The label can be found on top of the metal shielding on the RB8762CMF Module.
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Host (End Product) Labeling Requirements To maintain compliance, the end product hosting the module must be properly labeled to identify that this module is installed. The final end product must have a label located in a visible area with the following information: Contains Transmitter Module Model: XXXXXXX FCC ID: K7TRB8762CMF...
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any antenna or transmitter. This device contains a low power transmitter. When this device is operational, use only with the supplied, or recommended antenna.
Europe – R&TTE Compliance Statement: Hereby, Radicom Research Inc. declares that this equipment complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of LVD 2014/53/EU and EMC 2014/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of April 14, 2014 on Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU and the mutual recognition of their conformity.
Limited Warranty Warranty Coverage and Duration Radicom Research, Inc. (“RRI”) warrants to the original purchaser its RRI-manufactured products (“Product”) against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of delivery. During the applicable warranty period, at no charge, RRI will, at its option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of this Product, provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty to RRI.
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What this Warranty does NOT Cover: Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner. Defects or damage from misuse, accident or neglect. Defects of damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification or adjustment.
Contacting Radicom Research If more information or technical support is needed, please contact us: 2148 Bering Drive San Jose, CA. 95131 Telephone: (408) 383 9006 Fax: (408) 383 9007 Mail: sales@radi.com http://www.radi.com/ RB8762CMF Designer’s Guide (RRD2Z50-20180802001-A07-C3)