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APPLICATION NOTE

Atmel AVR10003: ATmega256RFR2 Evaluation Kit – Quick

Start Guide

8-bit Atmel Microcontrollers

Features

This application note briefly describes how to set up and run the pre-flashed

performance test application included with the Atmel

ATmega256RFR2.

The latest dedicated applications can be downloaded from www.atmel.com and

flashed to the kit hardware by using the serial bootloader functionality of the pre-

flashed application.

Kit contents

2x Atmel RCB256RFR2 Radio Controller Board

1x Atmel RCB Sensor Terminal Board (STB)

1x Atmel RCB Key Remote Control board

1x RCB-BB RS232 cable

1x USB cable

2x 2.4GHz antenna

4x AAA battery

1x Quick Start Guide

42033AVR09/2012

Summary of content (6 pages)

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APPLICATION NOTE Atmel AVR10003: ATmega256RFR2 Evaluation Kit – Quick Start Guide 8-bit Atmel Microcontrollers Features This application note briefly describes how to set up and run the pre-flashed performance test application included with the Atmel® ATmega256RFR2. The latest dedicated applications can be downloaded from www.atmel.com and flashed to the kit hardware by using the serial bootloader functionality of the preflashed application.
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1. Simple range measurement The pre-flashed performance test application on the RCB256RFR2 radio controller boards features a simple range measurement. Each board operates in a standalone manner, and is able to transmit or receive data frames. A successful transmit or receive operation is indicated by a blinking LED. 1.1 Board assembling 1. 2. 1.2 Connect the antennas to both RCBs. Insert two batteries in each of the RCBs.
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2.1 Board assembling 1. 2. 3. 4. 2.2 Switch off power drom one RCB, or remove the batteries and connect the RCB to the STB. Download the patched FT245RL driver files from the kit website, and follow the installation guidelines on your PC to install the USB driver. Connect the STB to a PC with the USB cable. A successful installation and enumeration of the USB connection with the PC is indicated by the power status LED on the STB.
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. Agency Certification 4.1 UNITED STATES (FCC) This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. To fulfill FCC Certification requirements, an OEM manufacturer must comply with the following regulations: 1.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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