Layout & Function
:
See User’s Manual for full description of all features
A
AIR radio module
B
Control switches
C
“LaunchPad” switches & LEDs
D
Sensors
(IR temperature, RGB light)
E
EEPROM
F
Tri-color LED
G
Current sensor
(module or full-board)
H
MCU (
pre-mounted & flashed
)
I
I
2
C and SPI external connection
J
AIR module LEDs (2)
Continue on to get your kit running…
Network Overview
:
The
AIR BoosterPack
kit includes three
BoosterPacks
,
each of which can be configured to one of the three basic roles of a mesh network
:
The Anaren Integrated Radio
(AIR) BoosterPack
kit is designed to provide instant
wireless connectivity for the TI
LaunchPad
Development Tool. Just follow the
simple instructions below and you’ll be ‘on the
AIR
’ in minutes.
CC2530
BoosterPack
Quick Start Guide
(MSP430
TM
)
This kit contains:
Laptop
Soldering iron
Solder
IC puller
X-jumper
USB battery
Prepare to take
off with
AIR
67150-0003
Coordinator (C):
A node that assigns
the network ID to other nodes, and
routes data to/from nodes on the
network; for proper operation there
must be one, and
only one
,
Coordinator on the network
Router (R):
Like the Coordinator, but
does NOT assign network IDs
End Point (E):
Sends information to/
from a Coordinator or Router, capable
of sleep mode
Typical
Two End Points
Additional nodes
added to network
Individual
BoosterPacks
are assigned their role on the network by the firmware
flashed on the
BoosterPack
MCU
.
Their role may be changed (or returned to
default) by loading the desired image from the CD.
BoosterPacks
may also be
added to the network from additional kits. See User’s Manual for more information.
For MSP4
30
2xAA battery
pack (1)
Caution!
The AIR-BoosterPack contains ESD sensitive compo-
nents. Precautions should be used when handling the device in
order to prevent permanent damage.
1244a
You will also need:
You may
also want:
BoosterPack
with MCU (3)
Software
CD
Computer
(terminal
emulation)
LaunchPad
(3)
Tools /
supplies
Check out the other available
BoosterPack
kits, available at
http://www.anaren.com/air-boosterpack
IMPORTANT NOTE
: The
BoosterPack
is designed to comply with regulations in the
following regions:
US
(default)
: USA FCC / Canada IC EU: Europe ETSI
If the intended location of use is not within these regions, you must
first
check with local regulatory
agencies to determine if any permissions / license / etc. are required prior to operation.
See
Disclaimers and Regulatory Information
included with the kit for more information.
