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Getting Started With the MSP-EXPCC430RFx Experimenter Kit
1.2
Kit Contents
The MSP-EXPCC430RFx Experimenter Kit includes two components:
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One MSP-EXP430F6137Rx Based Board with CC430F6137, RF front end with sub-GHz chip antenna
and options for wire antenna and SMA connector, 96-segment alphanumeric LCD, on-board integrated
debugging and programming emulator, four push buttons, four LEDs, and a light sensor.
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One MSP-EXP430F5137Rx Satellite Board with CC430F5137, RF front end with sub-GHz chip
antenna, one push button, and one LED.
The CC430 devices feature an ultralow-power 16-bit microcontroller with an integrated radio core, an
optional 96-segment LCD controller, 12-bit ADC, comparator, universal serial interface (supports UART,
SPI and I2C), 32KB flash memory, and 4KB RAM memory.
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Getting Started With the MSP-EXPCC430RFx Experimenter Kit
The following sections describe the preparation necessary to run the user experience application demo
and to start developing applications with the MSP-EXPCC430RFx Experimenter Kit
2.1
Hardware Preparation
The MSP-EXPCC430RF9 (868 MHz or 915 MHz) version of the kit is preprogrammed with firmware
operating at the 868-MHz frequency band. To comply with local regulations, ensure that the 915-MHz
version of the firmware images are programmed onto both the MSP-EXP430F6137 Base Board and the
MSP-EXP430F5137 Satellite Board before using the kits in North America (USA or Canada).
Programming of the firmware can be done using the firmware loader or the IAR or CCS software projects
included in the MSP-EXPCC430RFx User Experience Software Package
Download).
2.1.1
Program the MSP-EXP430F6137Rx Base Board
1. Set the "Debug (SBW)" switch and the "UART" switch to the "Base Board" position.
2. Set the"SW PWR" (power selector) switch to the "USB" position.
3. Connect the USB cord from the PC to the MSP-EXP430F6137Rx.
4. On the PC, browse to the folder that contains the firmware:
C:\ti\msp430\MSP-EXPCC430_UE_1_00_00_01\bin\firmware
5. Double click on the appropriate .bat file for the version of the firmware that is required (433, 868, or
915 MHz). The MSP430 Flasher tool programs the device with this firmware.
2.1.2
Program the MSP-EXP430F5137Rx Satellite Board
1. Make sure that the MSP-EXP430F5137Rx Satellite Board is connected to the Base Board.
2. Set the "Debug (SBW)" switch and the "UART" switch to the "Satellite" position.
3. Set the"SW PWR" (power selector) switch to the "USB" position.
4. Connect the USB cord from the PC to the MSP-EXP430F6137Rx.
5. On the PC, browse to the folder that contains the firmware:
C:\ti\msp430\MSP-EXPCC430_UE_1_00_00_01\bin\firmware
6. Double click on the appropriate .bat file for the version of the firmware that is required (433, 868, or
915 MHz). The MSP430 Flasher tool programs the device with this firmware.
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MSP-EXPCC430RFx Experimenter Kit User's Guide
Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated
www.ti.com
(MSP-EXPCC430RFx Software
SLAU460 – January 2013
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