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EVLKST8500GH-2: getting started with the ST8500 Hybrid PLC&RF connectivity
Introduction
This user manual explains the EVLKST8500GH-2 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 about the EVLKST8500GH-2 HW package
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An overview of the hardware configurations
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A 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 the
Software License Agreement by contacting your local STMicroelectronics sales office.
UM3244 - Rev 1 - September 2023
For further information contact your local STMicroelectronics sales office.
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- Page 1 EVLKST8500GH-2: getting started with the ST8500 Hybrid PLC&RF connectivity development kit Introduction This user manual explains the EVLKST8500GH-2 hardware and software installation, and it details the evaluation and development possibilities offered by the kit. In particular it contains: • General information about the EVLKST8500GH-2 HW package •...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
UM3244 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 is 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
EVALS2915A2: Sub-1 GHz (860-940 MHz) RF expansion board based on S2-LP radio – NUCLEO-G070RB: STM32 Nucleo-64 development board with STM32G07RB MCU as a programmable application controller with an onboard ST-LINK, acting also as a USB virtual COM port – ST8500GH-MB: connectivity motherboard including a USB-to-dual-UART converter to ST8500, 3V3... -
Page 4: Hardware Description And Configuration
Hardware description and configuration Hardware description and configuration The EVLKST8500GH-2 kit includes an EVALS2915A2 module for RF communication, but it is also compatible with the X-NUCLEO-S2868A2 module from the previous EVLKST8500GH868 kit as well. When using the X-NUCLEO-S2868A2 module, J115 and J116 must be closed on the "868" position instead of the "915"... -
Page 5: St8500 Module
2. The CAN interface is not available on NUCLEO-G070RB. If needed, it can be replaced by a different NUCLEO board, such as NUCLEO-G474RE or NUCLEO-L476RG, by the user. Figure 3 shows the positions of the EVLKST8500GH-2 connectors and switches. Figure 3. EVLKST8500GH-2 connectors and switches ST8500 module Figure 4. -
Page 6: Interconnection Details
UM3244 Interconnection details • BOOT1 to control the ST8500 boot mode • LPMODEn to control the ST8500 low power mode (active low) • UART Trace TX to output firmware binary traces for debug Two DC voltages are provided to the ST8500 module: •... -
Page 7: Evals2915A2 Interconnections
UM3244 Interconnection details Table 3. NUCLEO-G070RB – other interconnections NUCLEO-G070RB Function Connector name Connector pin STM32 pin Signal CN10 PB15 SDC_MOSI CN10 PB14 SDC_MISO SD Card SPI SD Card connector (J113) CN10 PB13 SDC_SCK CN10 SDC_CSn SD Card GPIO CN10 SDC_Detect CN10 PB15... -
Page 8: Firmware Upgrade
The kit supports a 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 debugging and development while at the same time acting as a Virtual COM port (VCP). The related driver is available on www.st.com (STSW-LINK009). -
Page 9: Formal Notices Required By The U.s. Federal Communications Commission ("Fcc")
UM3244 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 10: Revision History
UM3244 Revision history Table 5. Document revision history Date Version Changes 29-Sep-2023 Initial release. UM3244 - Rev 1 page 10/14... -
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Included with the EVLKST8500GH-2 ........ -
Page 12: List Of Tables
UM3244 List of tables List of tables Table 1. Hardware modifications related to the NUCLEO board model ........4 Table 2. -
Page 13: List Of Figures
EVLKST8500GH-2 connectors and switches ........ - Page 14 ST’s terms and conditions of sale in place at the time of order acknowledgment. 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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