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March 2013

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CC2538 Development Kit Quick Start Guide

Opening the Box and Running the Packet Error Rate Test

1. Kit Contents

2 x SmartRF06 Evaluation Boards (SRF06EB)

2 x CC2538 Evaluation Modules (CC2538EM)

1 x CC2531 USB dongle (sniffer)

2 x Micro USB Cables

Documentation

The RF boards in this kit are FCC and IC

certified and tested/comply with ETSI/R&TTE

over temperature from 0 to 35°C.

2. SmartRF06EB Overview

3. Plug the EM into the 06EB

Insert a CC2538EM board into the

SmartRF06EB as shown above.

Caution! The kit contains ESD sensitive

components. Handle with care to

prevent permanent damage. To

minimize risk of injury, avoid touching

components during operation if

symbolized as hot.

5. Power Options

There are several ways of applying power to the

TrxEB.

 USB (5V)

 2 x 1.5 V AAA batteries

 1 x 3.0 V CR2032 coin cell battery

 External regulated power supply

There are voltage regulators on the

SmartRF06EB that will set the on-board voltage

to 2.1 V or 3.3 V.

Warning! To minimize risk of injury or property

damage, never use rechargeable batteries to

power the board. Always select a power source

that is suitably rated for use with this EVM, not

exceeding 3.6 VDC, with a current output

rating between 0 and 500 mA.

6. Select Power Source

The power source is selected using the Source

switch on the left hand side of the SmartRF06EB.

In “USB” position, the EM is powered over USB,

running at 3.3 V. In “BAT” position, the board is

powered from batteries or an external source,

running at 2.1 V. The 2.1 V regulator can be

bypassed by shorting the pins on the “regulator

bypass” jumper. In this case, the EM is powered

directly from the external source or batteries.

Note that there should only be one active

power source at any one time. Do not leave

the EVM powered when unattended.

7. Welcome Screen

Turn on power with the Main Power switch. You

should now see the Texas Instruments logo and

a short description of the buttons on the LCD.

Pushing any of the five buttons on the board will

take you to the main menu.

NB! If you don’t see anything on the screen

make sure the board is correctly powered

(see step 5 and 6 above).

8. Select Channel

Select which channel to use for the test.

9. Select Mode

One of the boards must operate as a transmitter

and the other as a receiver.

Select transmitter on one board …

… and receiver on the other board.

The receiver is now configured.

Buttons

Connectors

Micro SD

card reader

USB

Main

Power

Switch

Emulator

LEDs

LCD

LEDs

10-pin

ARM Debug

Connector

Breakout

Power

Selection

20-pin

ARM-JTAG

Connector

Summary of content (6 pages)

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March 2013 CC2538 Development Kit Quick Start Guide Opening the Box and Running the Packet Error Rate Test 1. Kit Contents 2.
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10. Select TX Power 11. Select Burst Size 12. Select Packet Rate On the transmitter, select desired output power. On the transmitter, select the desired burst size, that is, the number of packets to transmit. On the transmitter, select the desired packet rate. 13. Start Sending Packets 15. PER Test Results 18. References The transmitter is now configured and in idle state. Sending packets is started/stopped by pressing the Select button.
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EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) ADDITIONAL TERMS Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed Evaluation Board/Kit/Module (EVM) under the following conditions: The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling of the goods. Further, the user indemnifies TI from all claims arising from the handling or use of the goods.
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For EVMs annotated as FCC – FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Part 15 Compliant Caution This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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【Important Notice for Users of this Product in Japan】 This development kit is NOT certified as Confirming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan If you use this product in Japan, you are required by Radio Law of Japan to follow the instructions below with respect to this product: 1. 2. 3. Use this product in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification #173 issued by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on March 28, 2006, based on Sub-section 1.
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EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS For Feasibility Evaluation Only, in Laboratory/Development Environments. Unless otherwise indicated, this EVM is not a finished electrical equipment and not intended for consumer use.