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2.4.2

End Device (ED)

The MSP-EXP430F5137Rx Satellite Board functions as an End Device on the star network that is created

using the SimpliciTI protocol.

1. When supplied with power, the Satellite Board seeks out compatible network broadcasts from an AP

and attempts to join the network. During this phase, the on-board LED slowly toggles on and off to

indicate each attempt.

2. After it successfully joins the network, the Satellite Board periodically measures its temperature and

transmits its heartbeat message to the AP. Each transmission is indicated by the brief pulse of the

LED.

3. Additionally, the push button can be used to transmit an Alert message, which causes the AP to show

this ED's information on the LCD. The exclamation mark (!) on the LCD also briefly turns on, further

highlighting the Alert message to the user.

2.5

CC430 Wireless Network GUI

The included CC430 Wireless Network GUI is designed to provide more detailed information as well as

visual presentation of the network and device information. The GUI requires a PC USB connection from

the MSP-EXPF6137Rx Base Board. The Base Board captures all status and sensor information from the

devices (including the AP itself) and relays the prepared packets to the PC GUI. The GUI displays the

wireless network in the star topology, showing the connected and disconnected devices along with their

status information such as RSSI (relative distance from the AP), temperature, and remaining battery life.

SLAU460 – January 2013

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