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Page 1 Revision 1.0.0 RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL...
Page 2 RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL R A D I O T R O N I X , I N C . RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL © Radiotronix 905 Messenger Lane Moore, Oklahoma 73160 Phone 405.794.7730 • Fax 405.794.7477 www.radiotronix.com...
Page 3 RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL Document Control SIGNED DATE CREATED BY 12/15/2004 ENGINEERING REVIEW MARKETING REVIEW 6/13/2007 APPROVED- ENG. APPROVED- MAR. 6/13/2007 Revised History REVISION SIGNED DATE DESCRIPTION 1.0.0 12/15/2004 Document created.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL Table of Contents DESCRIPTION ............................. 5 DEVELOPMENT KIT SETUP........................6 USING THE RK-WI.M868X-R EVALUATION SOFTWARE ..............7 3.1. COM P ......................7 ETUP AND ELECTION 3.2..........................7 IRELESS 3.3......................... 8 OLATILE EGISTER 3.4......................... 9...
Page 5 RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL Index of Tables Table 1, Pin Descriptions ............................ 14 Table of Figures Figure 1: COM Port Setup ............................. 7 Figure 2: Wireless Chat ............................8 Figure 3: Non-Volatile Register Page........................8 Figure 4: Volatile Register Page..........................9 Figure 6: RS-232 Jumpers ..........................
Page 6: Description
Chapter RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL 1. Description The RK-Wi.M868X-R is a rapid-development/evaluation kit for the Wi.M868X data transceiver. Included in the kit is: • 1 – Development Case • 1 – Development Utility and Documentation CD • 2 – Development Boards •...
Page 7: Development Kit Setup
Chapter RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL 2. Development Kit Setup • Insert the AAA batteries into the evaluation PCB, observing the correct polarity. • Insert a Wi.M868X-EVM-R module into one of the evaluation boards, observing the correct orientation (see later in this document). The correct orientation of the module is with the antenna connector closest to the edge of the evaluation board.
Page 8: Using The Rk-Wi.m868X-R Tm Evaluation Software
COM port which is assigned to the USB to UART bridge controller by Windows is visible in the COM port selection list. The first time you start the RK-Wi.M868X-R evaluation software, the Baud Rate should be left at 2400 baud, since this is the factory default baud rate setting for the module.
Page 9: Non-Volatile Register Page
RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL To Use Wireless Chat: Type a message in the lower text field and press Enter. The text you typed will be displayed on the remote system, prefixed with a Node Identifier if you specified one. Figure 2: Wireless Chat 3.3.
Page 10: Volatile Register Page
RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL 3.4. Volatile Register Page In this page, you can change the Volatile settings of the module. Values programmed into these registers are lost of power- down. The page also provides a means of switching the receiver and...
Page 11: Using The Evaluation Software
Chapter RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL 4. Using the Evaluation Software 4.1. Setting Register Values On both the Volatile and Non-Volatile pages, the registers are labeled by function. To set a register value, select the value from the options available for that register and click the “Write” button. To perform a read of that register, simply click the “Read”...
Page 12: Notes
Chapter RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL 5. Notes 5.1. Microsoft/ Hilgraeve HyperTerminal The RK-Wi.M868X-R Evaluation Kit can be used with HyperTerminal to receive and transmit RS-232 data and send files using file transfer protocols such as ZMODEM. HyperTerminal and many other terminal programs assert RTS by default.
Page 13: Pcb Layout Diagrams
Chapter RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL 6. PCB Layout Diagrams 6.1. RK-WI.M868X-R Evaluation Board Layout Figure 6: Evaluation Board Layout...
Page 14: Layout
RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL 6.2. WI.M868X-EVM-R Evaluation Module Layout JP1 Pin 1 JP2 Pin 1 Figure 7: Evaluation Module Layout NOTE: Pin 1 of the Wi.232DTS-FCC-R module’s JP2 aligns with Pin 1 of JP6 on the evaluation board. The following table lists the pin numbers and their assignments.
Page 15: Tm Module Pin Out
RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL 6.3. WI.M868X-EVM-R Module Pin Out 6.3.1. Pin Descriptions Pin Name Pin Description JP2 Pin 1 4V to 12V Vdd JP2 Pin 2 RxD0, Wi.M868X-R RxD pin JP2 Pin 3 TxD0, Wi.M868X-R TxD pin JP2 Pin 4 CTS0, Wi.M868X-R...
Page 16: Schematic Diagrams
Chapter RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL 7. Schematic Diagrams 7.1. WI.M868X-EVM-R Schematic Diagram Figure 8: WI.M868X-EVM-R Schematic Diagram...
Page 17: Rk-Wi.m868X-R
RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL 7.2. RK-WI.M868X-R Evaluation Board Schematic Diagram Figure 9: RK-WI.M868X-R Evaluation Board Schematic Diagram...
Page 18: Custom Applications
Chapter RK-WI.M868X-R USER’S MANUAL 8. Custom Applications For cost-sensitive applications, such as wireless sensors and AMR, Radiotronix can embed the application software directly into the microcontroller built into the module. For more information on this service, please contact Radiotronix.
Page 19: Ordering Information
9.1.1. Technical Support Radiotronix has built a solid technical support infrastructure so that you can get answers to your questions when you need them. Our primary technical support tools are the support forum and knowledge base found on our website. We are continuously updating these tools. To find the latest information about these technical support tools, please visit http://www.radiotronix.com/support.
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