User Manual

CHAPTER 1

Matrix Evaluation Kit Overview

1.1 Description

The evaluation kit provides the end user the ability to quickly become familiar

with the Matrix module. Included in the kit are two Matrix modules and a

quick start guide to demonstrate the communication link between the two

modules. Also included is a GUI interface referred to as the Matrix

Evaluation Test Tool (TT) to quickly communicate with the RF modules.

The Evaluation software demonstration is presented in Chapter 4. The

important features provided by the evaluation software are:

• Short and Long Addressing

• Configurable Digital and Analog I/O

• Demonstrating a Wireless Link

• Packet Error Rate Statistics.

1.2 Contents

The Matrix Evaluation Kit Contains:

 Two RF Modules with Firmware Loaded and Soldered to the

Interface Modules

 Two Interface Modules

 Two RS-232 Interface Cables

 4 AA Batteries

 1 CD (includes User’s Guide, Host Protocol Document, EICD, and

Matrix Evaluation Tool “Setup.exe” file)