Texas Instruments CC110L Quick Start Manual

CC11xL 868/915 MHz Development Kit Quick Start Guide
Opening the Box and Running the Packet Error Rate Test
1. Kit Contents
2 x SmartRF™ Transciever EB (TrxEB)
2 x CC110LEM 868/915 MHz
1 x CC113LEM 868/915 MHz
1 x CC115LEM 868/915 MHz
1 x MSP430 Debug Probe (FET)
2 x Micro USB Cables
1 x Standard USB Cable
1 x 14-pin Flat Cable
The 868/915 MHz RF boards in this kit are FCC and IC certified
and tested to comply with ETSI/R&TTE over temperatures from
0 to +35°C.
FCC/IC Regulatory Compliance
FCC Part 15 Class A Compliant
IC ICES-003 Class A Compliant
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4. Select Board Mode
Use the switches S1 and S2 to select the operating
mode of the board. For the sake of this quick start
guide, please select "Enable" and "UART". This
configuration will make it possible to communicate
directly with the MSP430 over a virtual COM port
on the PC.
7. Welcome Screen
Turn on power with the Main Power switch. You
should now see the Texas Instruments logo and a
short description of the buttons on the LCD.
Pushing any of the five buttons on the board will
take you to the main menu.
NB! If you don't see anything on the screen
make sure the mode switches are in the correct
positions (see step 4 above).
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When using an external power supply, make sure it meets the listed requirements in addition to complying with applicable regional product regulatory and
safety certification requirements such as UL, CSA, VDE, CCC, and PSE.
2. TrxEB Overview
Power EM
Board Mode
Selection Breakout Switches
Main
Power
Switch
USB
MSP430
Debug
Interface
MSP430
LCD
Breakout
Caution! The kit contains ESD sensitive
components.
prevent permanent damage.
5. Power Options
There are several ways of applying power to the
TrxEB.

2 x 1.5V AA Non-Rechargeable Alkaline
Batteries

USB (5V through USB plug)

External Power Supply (requirements below)

MSP430 Debugger
When the power source is batteries or USB, the
voltage regulators on the TrxEB will set the on-
board supply voltage to 3.3VDC.
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External Power Supply Requirements:
Nom Voltage: 3.3VDC
Max Current: 800 mA
Efficiency Level V
Warning! To minimize risk of personal injury or
property damage, never
batteries to power the board.
8. Packet Error Rate Test
Select the PER (Packet Error Rate) test by
highlighting the selection using the up/down
buttons. Confirm your selection by pressing Enter
(right button).
www.ti.com/lprf
Web sites:
E2E Forum: www.ti.com/lprf-forum
3. Plug the EM into the TrxEB
EM
Connectors
Insert a CC110LEM into the TrxEB. Do not use
excessive force on the EM.
The EM has a PCB antenna, so there is no need
for an external antenna.
Buttons LEDs
You can also use CC113L and CC115L for the Per
test, but note that CC113L is a receiver only and
CC115L is a transmitter only.
Handle with care to
6. Select Power Source
Depending on the power source, make sure you
connect jumpers to the appropriate pins on the
"Power Source" header. For instance, if you use
batteries, use a jumper to short-circuit pin 1 and 2
on the header. The last jumper in the row (pin 9-
10) should always be mounted, unless the
MSP430 FET is used as the power source.
Note that there should only be one active
use rechargeable
power source at any one time. Do not leave the
board powered when unattended.
9. Select Test Mode
The PER test can be run is several modes. Easy
Mode sets up a one-way test and uses default
settings. This test is convenient for practical range
testing.
The other test modes are described in the "TrxEB
RF PER Test Software Example User's Guide",
available on the kit web page.
To proceed, highlight "Easy Mode" and press Enter
(right button).
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SWRU292B
October 2013