Si4455-2WayLink-DEMO Si4455 EZRADIO TWO-WAY LINK DEMO KIT USERS GUIDE 1. Kit Overview This user s guide describes Silicon Labs Si4455 EZRadio Two-Way Link demo kit. The kit contains two RF nodes based on the RFStick board to support evaluation and development of sub-GHz RF links with the Si4455 EZRadio IC. The kit has three versions: one for the 434-MHz band, one for the 868-MHz band, and one for the 915-MHz band. The content of the different kits are listed in Table 1. These kits are built with the B1A version of the Si4455 IC. RFSticks that are built with the latest C version of the Si4455 ICs can be ordered from Silicon Labs individually under the part numbers Si4455CLED-434-PER, Si4455CLED-868-PER, and Si4455CLED-915-PER. The RFStick has four LEDs to display information and four push-buttons to receive user commands. Additionally, the Silicon Labs Toolstick Base Adapter is provided in the kits to connect the RFStick to the PC for downloading and debugging user applications. The kits support use of the Wireless Development Suite (WDS) for setting radio parameters and managing sample codes. The kits support the use of the Silicon Labs Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for software debugging and the use of the Keil C compiler, assembler, and linker toolchain. Table 1. Kit Contents Qty Part Number Description EZR-LEDK2W-434 Si4455 EZRadio Two-Way Link Demo Kit 434 MHz 2 4455-LED-434-PER Si4555 RFStick 434 MHz EZRadio transceiver board 2 Toolstick BA Toolstick Base Adapter 2 USB-XTEN-01 USB extender cable (USBA-USBA) 4 AAA AAA alkaline battery EZR-LEDK2W-868 Si4455 EZRadio Two-Way Link Demo Kit 868 MHz 2 4455-LED-868-PER Si4555 RFStick 868 MHz EZRadio transceiver board 2 Toolstick BA Toolstick Base Adapter 2 USB-XTEN-01 USB extender cable (USBA-USBA) 4 AAA AAA alkaline battery EZR-LEDK2W-915 Si4455 EZRadio Two-Way Link Demo Kit 915 MHz 2 4455-LED-915-PER Si4555 RFStick 915 MHz EZRadio transceiver board 2 Toolstick BA Toolstick Base Adapter 2 USB-XTEN-01 USB extender cable (USBA-USBA) 4 AAA AAA alkaline battery Rev. 0.4 Copyright 2014 by Silicon Laboratories Si4455-2WayLink-DEMOSi4455-2WayLink-DEMO 2. Software Setup There are two software tools provided by Silicon Labs to aid in EZRadio software development: the Wireless Development Suite (WDS) and the Silicon Labs Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The recommended starting point for EZRadio development is the WDS software tool. This tool is able to identify the connected boards by reading their identification memories (EBID) and provides valuable help by greatly simplifying radio configuration, evaluation, and application development. 2.1. Hardware and Software Requirements for WDS Windows XP or later Microsoft .NET framework 3.5 or later Silicon Labs CP210x VCP driver WDS v3.1.9.0 or later The lack of the .NET framework and VCP driver are recognized during the WDS installation. The install wizard will install the missing components after prompting the user for permission. 2.2. Download WDS WDS can be obtained from the Silicon Labs web site free of charge. For more information, see link in Chapter 4.Useful Document on page 3. 2.3. Installation Steps Note: Before installing this software, local administration rights must be obtained from your network administrator. 1. Start WDS3-Setup.exe 2. Click Next to start the installation process 3. Accept the license agreement by clicking the check box, and then press the Next button. 4. Select the installation folder. Using the default folder is recommended, C: Program Files Silabs WDS3 5. When your settings are confirmed, click Install to continue. 6. Click Finish to close the WDS Installer. 3. Hardware Setup After checking the kit contents against Table 1, the kit can be put into operation by performing the steps listed below for both nodes. 1. Select the USB port as power source by setting the S6 power selector switch to the Adapter position. 2. Connect the J1 connector of the RFStick to the Toolstick Base Adapter. 3. Start the WDS on your PC. 4. Connect the Toolstick Base Adapter to a USB port of the PC. 5. Wait for Windows to install the driver of the Toolstick Base Adapter, if necessary. 6. WDS must identify the connected board and open an Application Manager window that lists information about the identified board. 7. Select Radio Configuration Application and click Select Application. 8. From the Radio Configuration Application window, select Standard Packet TX for one node and Standard Packet RX for the other node. 9. Leave the default parameter settings untouched simply click Download project. Now, the simple TX/RX sample project is running on the boards. When pressing one of the SW1 to SW4 buttons on the TX board, packets are sent, and the corresponding LED of LED1 to LED4 lights up during the transmission. On the RX side LED1 is always on, while different combinations of LED2 to LED4 lights up during successful packet reception, according to the button pressed. 2 Rev. 0.4