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Literature Number: SLAU292

November 2009

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Page 1 Development Tool User's Guide Literature Number: SLAU292 November 2009...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
....................3.6.1 IDE Installation ................3.6.2 eZ430-Chronos Firmware Sources ....................eZ430-Chronos Hardware ......Re-/Programming the eZ430-Chronos Watch: Disassembly/Assembly of the Housing ................4.1.1 Disassembly of Chronos Watch ..................4.1.2 Assembly of Chronos Watch ................. Functional Description of the Chronos Watch ............
Page 4 4-18. eZ430-Chronos Watch, LCD Pinout ............4-19. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 RF Access Point, Schematics ......4-20. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 RF Access Point, PCB Components on Top Layer ........4-21. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 RF Access Point, Layout Top Layer (LCD side) ..........
Page 5 ............B-7. eZ430-Chronos Access Point in Windows Device Manager ................. B-8. eZ430-RF Windows Driver Installation SLAU292 – November 2009 List of Figures Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 6: List Of Tables
List of Tables ..............4-1. Estimated Battery Life (Sports Watch Software) ..............4-2. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Watch, BOM List ................4-3. eZ430-Chronos-868 Access Point, BOM List ................4-4. eZ430-Chronos-915 Access Point, BOM List List of Tables SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright ©...
Page 7: Preface
Read This First If You Need Assistance If you have any feedback or questions, support for the MSP430 device and the eZ430-Chronos is provided by the Texas Instruments Product Information Center (PIC), the TI E2E Forum (https://community.ti.com/forums/12.aspx), and the eZ430-Chronos wiki at www.ti.com/chronoswiki.
Page 9: Ez430-Chronos Overview
Based on the CC430F6137 <1 GHz RF SoC, the eZ430-Chronos is a complete featuring a 96 segment LCD display, an integrated pressure sensor and 3-axis accelerometer for motion sensitive control. The integrated wireless interface allows the Chronos to act as a central hub for nearby wireless sensors such as pedometers and heart rate monitors.
Page 10: Kit Contents, Ez430-Chronos
One mini Phillips screwdriver • Two spare screws • One MSP430 Development Tool CD containing documentation and development software – eZ430-Chronos PC-Software and Source Code SLAC341 – eZ430-Chronos Development Tool User's Guide SLAU292 – eZ430- Development Tool User's Guide SLAU227 –...
Page 11: Getting Started
Using the eZ430-Chronos Watch Stand Alone For first time use, remove the eZ430-Chronos watch from box and push any button twice to wake the watch from sleep mode (after pushing a button once, the LCD displays the same content as shown on the box of the kit, after the second button push the watch starts full operation).
Page 12: Setting The Date
Figure 2-3 shows all modes and secondary functions. A detailed description of the features can be found Section 3.2. Figure 2-3. eZ430-Chronos Feature Overview and Menu Structure Getting Started SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 13: Install Demo Application, Drivers And Firmware
For a detailed driver installation, see . 2. Open the eZ430-Chronos Control Center program. A shortcut is available on the Desktop and the Start Menu under Programs > Texas Instruments > eZ430-Chronos > Chronos Control Center. The Control Center provides a variety of demos.
Page 14: Transmission Of Acceleration Data And Button Pushes
Using the eZ430-Chronos Watch with a PC www.ti.com 2.3.1 Transmission of Acceleration Data and Button Pushes 1. Select " SimpliciTI™ Acc/PPT" tab. 2. Click on "Start Access Point" to start PC. The control center status line displays "Access point started.
Page 15 Using the eZ430-Chronos Watch with a PC www.ti.com 2.3.1.2 PowerPoint Control The Control Center allows the user to map button pushes on the watch into keystrokes on the PC. The default setting is PowerPoint control, which allows switching slides forward/backward and to start the slide show.
Page 17: Ez430-Chronos Software
Chapter 3 SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Software Overview This chapter describes the software that is included in the eZ430-Chronos kit. Different projects and PC user interfaces are available: 1. Chronos sports watch software 2. Control Center PC software 3. Chronos watch data logger 4.
Page 18: Ez430-Chronos Feature Overview And Menu Structure
(e.g., when the watch is carried in a suitcase or bag). The keylock may be enabled/disabled by holding "#" and "DOWN" simultaneously for 3 seconds. The LCD shows "Loct" when the keylock is active and "oPEn" when it is inactive. Figure 3-1. eZ430-Chronos Feature Overview and Menu Structure eZ430-Chronos Software SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright ©...
Page 19: Detailed Feature Overview - Modes Using The Top Lcd Line
5. Press "*" to confirm your settings and go back to normal operation or "#" to start over with step 2 NOTE: If you do not press any button for more than 30 seconds, the previous settings are restored. SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Software Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 20 1. Hold "*" for 3 seconds until the altitude starts to flash 2. Set the altitude by pushing the "UP" or "DOWN" button 3. Press "*" to confirm your settings. eZ430-Chronos Software SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 21 LCD line, left of the acceleration. Negative acceleration values are marked with a small arrow pointing down. Secondary function: Select axis. The default is y-axis, followed by z-axis and x-axis. Set function: None SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Software Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 22: Detailed Feature Overview - Modes Using The Bottom Lcd Line
The top LCD line shows the time during the pairing and until the data transmission is disabled. Set function: None eZ430-Chronos Software SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 23 8. Press "*" to confirm your settings and go back to normal operation or "#" to start over with step 3 Additional accessory or Chronos Control Center heart rate simulation required. SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Software Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 24: Chronos Control Center Pc Software
To launch the Control Center software, shortcuts are available on the Desktop and in the Start Menu under Programs > Texas Instruments > eZ430-Chronos > Chronos Control Center. The different features are grouped onto tabs of the Control Center windows. The tabs also indicate which radio protocol is used.
Page 25: Simpliciti Acc/Ppt Tab (Mouse And Powerpoint Control)
In "ACC" mode, the Control Center status bar shows: "Receiving data from acceleration sensor X=... Y=... Z=...". In "PPt" mode, the Control Center status bar reports which button is pushed ("#", "*", or "UP"). SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Software Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 26: Chronos Control Center With Acceleration Data
Turn the demo off by pushing the "DOWN" button on the Chronos watch and clicking "Stop Access Point" in the PC application. Figure 3-3. Chronos Control Center With Acceleration Data eZ430-Chronos Software SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 27: Chronos Control Center With Ppt Control
These settings can be changed to many other combinations; e.g., such as controlling music players or standard Windows functions (see Section 3.3.2 for details). Figure 3-4. Chronos Control Center With PPT Control SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Software Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 28: Key Configuration Tab
Play previous song: "Left" + "Shift" + "Ctrl" + "Alt" The key mapping may be changes while PPT mode is active. Figure 3-5. Chronos Control Center Key Configuration eZ430-Chronos Software SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 29: Simpliciti Sync
4. Click "Set Watch" to transfer data to watch 5. Push the "DOWN" button on watch to end connection Figure 3-6. Chronos Control Center Sync SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Software Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 30: Bluerobin Heart Rate Simulator
Section 3.2.2.7). 5. The reception may be stopped by pushing "UP" while the heart rate is shown Figure 3-7. Chronos Control Center Heart Rate Simulator eZ430-Chronos Software SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 31: Chronos Watch Data Logger
Chronos Watch Data Logger www.ti.com Chronos Watch Data Logger Besides the sports watch software, the eZ430-Chronos kit comes with an additional software project that turns the watch into a data logger. Heart rate, temperature, and altitude can be logged in user definable intervals of 1to 255 seconds.
Page 32: Detailed Feature Overview
Data logger PC software The eZ430-Chronos data logger PC software allows reading out logged data from the watch. It can also be used to set and calibrate the watch, as its set modes were removed to free up as much memory as possible for data logging.
Page 33: Ez430-Chronos Software Projects
2. Extract the zip file and run the installation program 3. Respond to the prompts to install the IDE NOTE: The eZ430-Chronos firmware projects are provided for both, Code Composer Studio and IAR Embedded Workbench, and the user has the option to select the IDE of their choice.
Page 34: Ez430-Chronos Firmware Sources
3.6.2.1 Using Code Composer Studio v4 1. Launch Code Composer Studio v4: Start > All Programs > Texas Instruments > Code Composer Studio v4 > Code Composer Studio v4 2. Create new Workspace or open existing Workspace that does not yet contain Chronos projects...
Page 35: Ez430-Chronos Hardware
In order to program and debug code on the CC430, it needs to be connected to a PC with a JTAG interface. The eZ430-Chronos kit includes the eZ430-RF JTAG interface for that purpose. It can only be connected to the Chronos watch, after the watch electronic module is removed from its housing. This chapter describes how to remove the watch electronics from the housing and how to assemble it again.
Page 36: Removing Watch Battery
Re-/Programming the eZ430-Chronos Watch: Disassembly/Assembly of the Housing www.ti.com Figure 4-2. Removing Watch Battery CAUTION (1) Always remove battery before connecting to emulator preventing the battery from being charged. (2) Ensure to dispose the battery properly. Keep out of the reach of children. In case swallowed, contact physician immediately.
Page 37: Assembly Of Chronos Watch
Re-/Programming the eZ430-Chronos Watch: Disassembly/Assembly of the Housing www.ti.com NOTE: (1) Never disassemble the watch module itself. (2) Do not bend the metal strips which are used as contacts for the buttons. (3) Be careful when connecting the watch module to debug interface, its small plastic strips can get stuck at components on the emulator.
Page 38: Metal Strips Of Watch Housing And Buttons Of Housing
Re-/Programming the eZ430-Chronos Watch: Disassembly/Assembly of the Housing www.ti.com Figure 4-5. Metal Strips of Watch Housing and Buttons of Housing CAUTION Be careful when inserting the watch module. Don't just push the watch module in or tighten the screws without checking if the module is in its position. The metal strips of the buttons may get stuck at the buttons of the watch housing.
Page 39: Functional Description Of The Chronos Watch
Functional Description of the Chronos Watch The core technology behind the eZ430-Chronos watch is the CC430F6137 microcontroller with its integrated <1GHz radio. The CC430 also controls the LCD and its temperature sensor is used for temperature measurement.
Page 40: Ez430-Chronos Watch Module Front
Functional Description of the Chronos Watch www.ti.com Figure 4-8. eZ430-Chronos Watch Module Front Figure 4-9. eZ430-Chronos Watch Module Back Table 4-1. Estimated Battery Life (Sports Watch Software) Mode Average Current Battery Life Shelf mode (LPM4) 2.7 µA 92.6 months Welcome screen (LPM3) 8.9 µA...
Page 41: Functional Description Of The Ez430-Chronos Rf Access Point
Functional Description of the eZ430-Chronos Debug Interface The eZ430-Chronos kit includes an USB emulator that provides full programming and debugging features using its Spy-Bi-Wire (2-wire) interface. It features a back channel MSP430 application UART that may be used independently of a debug session.
Page 42 MSP430 Application UART: The eZ430-Chronos emulator includes a back channel MSP430 Application UART that may be used independently of a debug session. This allows the user to transfer serial data to a terminal window at a fixed rate of 9600 bps with no flow control. Check the Device Manager for COM port assignment of the...
Page 43: Ez430-Chronos Watch Schematics, Layout, Bom, And Lcd
Watch Schematics, Layout, BOM, and LCD www.ti.com eZ430-Chronos Watch Schematics, Layout, BOM, and LCD Figure 4-11. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Watch, Schematics SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Hardware Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 44: Ez430-Chronos-868 And -915 Watch, Pcb Components On Top Layer
Watch Schematics, Layout, BOM, and LCD www.ti.com Figure 4-12. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Watch, PCB Components on Top Layer eZ430-Chronos Hardware SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 45: Ez430-Chronos-868 And -915 Watch, Layout Top Layer (Lcd Side)
Watch Schematics, Layout, BOM, and LCD www.ti.com Figure 4-13. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Watch, Layout Top Layer (LCD Side) SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Hardware Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 46: Ez430-Chronos-868 And -915 Watch, Layout 2Nd Layer
Watch Schematics, Layout, BOM, and LCD www.ti.com Figure 4-14. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Watch, Layout 2nd Layer eZ430-Chronos Hardware SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 47: Ez430-Chronos-868 And -915 Watch, Layout 3Rd Layer
Watch Schematics, Layout, BOM, and LCD www.ti.com Figure 4-15. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Watch, Layout 3rd Layer SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Hardware Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 48: Ez430-Chronos-868 And -915 Watch, Layout Bottom Layer (Battery Side)
Watch Schematics, Layout, BOM, and LCD www.ti.com Figure 4-16. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Watch, Layout Bottom Layer (Battery Side) eZ430-Chronos Hardware SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 49 Watch Schematics, Layout, BOM, and LCD www.ti.com Table 4-2. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Watch, BOM List Designator Value Tolerance Footprint Description Manufacturer 47uF ±20% TAJ-A Capacitor SMD Tantalum, height max. 1.6mm 47uF ±20% TAJ-A Capacitor SMD Tantalum, height max. 1.6mm 47uF ±20%...
Page 50 Watch Schematics, Layout, BOM, and LCD www.ti.com Table 4-2. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Watch, BOM List (continued) Designator Value Tolerance Footprint Description Manufacturer MCU with ISM CC430F6137IRGC QFN64 Transceiver 0896BM15A0001 896MHz Balun Johanson CMA3000-D01 Acceleration Sensor SPI HKA5403Q-30 EL Driver...
Page 51: Ez430-Chronos Watch, Lcd Segment Map
Watch Schematics, Layout, BOM, and LCD www.ti.com Figure 4-17. eZ430-Chronos Watch, LCD Segment Map SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Hardware Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 52: Ez430-Chronos Watch, Lcd Pinout
Watch Schematics, Layout, BOM, and LCD www.ti.com Figure 4-18. eZ430-Chronos Watch, LCD Pinout eZ430-Chronos Hardware SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 53: Ez430-Chronos Access Point Schematics, Layout And Bom
Access Point Schematics, Layout and BOM www.ti.com eZ430-Chronos Access Point Schematics, Layout and BOM Figure 4-19. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 RF Access Point, Schematics SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Hardware Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 54: Ez430-Chronos-868 And -915 Rf Access Point, Pcb Components On Top Layer
Access Point Schematics, Layout and BOM www.ti.com Figure 4-20. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 RF Access Point, PCB Components on Top Layer eZ430-Chronos Hardware SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 55: Ez430-Chronos-868 And -915 Rf Access Point, Layout Top Layer (Lcd Side)
Access Point Schematics, Layout and BOM www.ti.com Figure 4-21. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 RF Access Point, Layout Top Layer (LCD side) SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Hardware Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 56: Ez430-Chronos-868 And -915 Rf Access Point, Layout Bottom Layer
Access Point Schematics, Layout and BOM www.ti.com Figure 4-22. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 RF Access Point, Layout Bottom Layer eZ430-Chronos Hardware SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 57 Access Point Schematics, Layout and BOM www.ti.com Table 4-3. eZ430-Chronos-868 Access Point, BOM List Designator Value Tolerance Footprint Description Manufacturer 1.0uF +-10%, X5R Capacitor SMD 4.7uF +-10%, X5R Capacitor SMD 2.2uF +-10%, X5R Capacitor SMD 47pF +-10%, COG/NP0 Capacitor SMD...
Page 58 Access Point Schematics, Layout and BOM www.ti.com Table 4-4. eZ430-Chronos-915 Access Point, BOM List Designator Value Tolerance Footprint Description Manufacturer 1.0uF +-10%, X5R Capacitor SMD 4.7uF +-10%, X5R Capacitor SMD 2.2uF +-10%, X5R Capacitor SMD 47pF +-10%, COG/NP0 Capacitor SMD...
Page 59: Ez430-Chronos Debugging Interface Schematics And Layout
Debugging Interface Schematics and Layout www.ti.com eZ430-Chronos Debugging Interface Schematics and Layout Figure 4-23. eZ430-Chronos USB Debug Interface, Schematic SLAU292 – November 2009 eZ430-Chronos Hardware Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 60: Ez430-Chronos Usb Debug Interface, Schematic
Debugging Interface Schematics and Layout www.ti.com Figure 4-24. eZ430-Chronos USB Debug Interface, Schematic eZ430-Chronos Hardware SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 61: Ez430-Chronos Usb Debug Interface, Pcb Components On Top Layer
Debugging Interface Schematics and Layout www.ti.com Figure 4-25. eZ430-Chronos USB Debug Interface, PCB Components on Top Layer Figure 4-26. eZ430-Chronos USB Debug Interface, PCB Components on Bottom Layer Figure 4-27. eZ430-Chronos USB Debug Interface, Layout Top Layer Figure 4-28. eZ430-Chronos USB Debug Interface, Layout Bottom Layer SLAU292 –...
Page 63: Frequently Asked Questions
It can be re-activated by pushing the "UP" button. 8. How can TI sell the eZ430-Chronos for only US$49? The eZ430-Chronos kits intended to be an attractive development kit, and is not intended to be a consumer product. Texas Instruments and the partner companies are sponsoring components or services in order to increase the accessibility of flexible and innovative development systems to a broader audience.
Page 64 15. How do I know whether I have a 868-MHz or 915-MHz kit? Each eZ430-Chronos has a sticker on the outside that includes the part number/frequency. The watches are the same for both frequencies from a hardware perspective. The USB Access Points are slightly different.
Page 65: Detailed Hardware Driver Installation Guide
Windows XP, but are similar in Windows Vista and Windows 7. eZ430-Chronos RF Access Point 1. The eZ430-Chronos Access Point USB drivers are included in the eZ430-Chronos installer package. A separate driver wizard window opens during installation as shown in Figure B-1.
Page 66: Successful Driver Installation For Access Point
4. Windows detects the new hardware as TI CC1111 Low-Power RF to USB CDC Serial Port (see Figure B-3). Figure B-3. eZ430-Chronos Access Point Detection 5. Windows may open the Found New Hardware Wizard. If so, select No, not this time (see Figure B-4).
Page 67: Windows Found New Hardware Wizard
RF Access Point www.ti.com Figure B-4. Windows Found New Hardware Wizard 6. Select Install the software automatically in next dialog (see Figure B-5). SLAU292 – November 2009 Detailed Hardware Driver Installation Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 68: Automatic Driver Installation
Figure B-5. Automatic Driver installation 7. A Windows warning appears as the driver is not certified. Click Continue Anyway (see Figure B-6). The drivers are installed. Detailed Hardware Driver Installation Guide SLAU292 – November 2009 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 69: Windows Uncertified Driver Installation Warning
8. The Windows Device Manager lists the device TI CC1111 Low-Power RF to USB CDC Serial Port (COMx) in Ports (COM & LPT) (see Figure B-7). SLAU292 – November 2009 Detailed Hardware Driver Installation Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 70: Ez430-Rf Debug Interface
Debug Interface www.ti.com Figure B-7. eZ430-Chronos Access Point in Windows Device Manager eZ430-RF Debug Interface 1. Install an IDE of your choice (see section xxx) IDE, it contains the drivers for the debug interfaces 2. Connect the eZ430-RF USB Debug Interface to an USB port of the PC 3.
Page 71 Debug Interface www.ti.com Figure B-9. eZ430-RF in Windows Device Manager as HID and COM Port Devices SLAU292 – November 2009 Detailed Hardware Driver Installation Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 72: Important Notice
IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments Incorporated and its subsidiaries (TI) reserve the right to make corrections, modifications, enhancements, improvements, and other changes to its products and services at any time and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Customers should obtain the latest relevant information before placing orders and should verify that such information is current and complete.

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