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WiMOD LR Starter Kit 

 

Quick Start Guide 

iM88x_StarterKit_QuickStartGuide.docx/ 

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Introduction 

The WiMOD LR Starter Kit is a plug & play solution to explore features and capabilities of the 

iM880B/iM881A WiMOD LR radio module. This document describes how to get the Starter-Kit 
SK-iM880B or SK-iM881A running. 

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Content of this Kit 

Hardware: 

 

2x WiMOD Demo Boards 

 

2x module specific adapter boards with soldered radio modules 

 

2x external antennas 

 

2x male A/B USB cables 

 

1x bootloading cable 

 

CD/Memory Stick containing software and documentation 
 

Software and Documentation: 

To run the Starter Kit, a PC with Windows 7 (or newer) and at least one USB port are necessary. 

 
Visit 

www.wireless-solutions.de

 to get the latest information about our products, software and 

documentation. 

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1 iM88x_StarterKit_QuickStartGuide.pdf 

This 

document 

2 \Documentation\DemoBoard_UserGuide.pdf 

User guide for the WiMOD Demo Board 

3 \Documentation\ 

Folder with Datasheet, ApplicationNote, 
UserGuide, and Firmware Description for the 
included hardware and software. 

4  \Drivers\CDM20814_Setup.exe 

USB PC driver 

5 \WiMOD_LR_Base_Firmware\WiMOD_LR_Base_iM880B.hex Binary firmware file for radio module 
6 \WiMOD_LR_Base_Firmware\WiMOD_LR_Base_iM881A.hex Binary firmware file for radio module 
7 \WiMOD_LR_Base_Firmware\WiMOD_LR_Base_iU880B.hex Binary firmware file for USB stick 

8 \WiMOD_LR_DevTool\ 

Folder with development tool for HCI 
command exchange with the radio module 

9  \WiMOD_LR_Example_Code 

Folder with example code 

10  \WiMOD_LR_Studio\ 

Folder with the WiMOD LR Studio 

Summary of Contents for WiMOD LR

Page 1: ...WiMOD LR Starter Kit Quick Start Guide IMST GmbH Carl Friedrich Gauss Str 2 4 D 47475 KAMP LINTFORT ...

Page 2: ...t www wireless solutions de to get the latest information about our products software and documentation Nr File Comment 1 iM88x_StarterKit_QuickStartGuide pdf This document 2 Documentation DemoBoard_UserGuide pdf User guide for the WiMOD Demo Board 3 Documentation Folder with Datasheet ApplicationNote UserGuide and Firmware Description for the included hardware and software 4 Drivers CDM20814_Setu...

Page 3: ...SB chip manufacturer s web site 1 WiMOD LR Studio Copy the complete Folder WiMOD_LR_Studio from the enclosed installation CD to a local folder on your PC Start the WiMOD LR Studio by double clicking the executable WiMOD_LR_Studio exe Open the documentation in the Studio Menu Help User Guide for a detailed description of the included application and its features 1 http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP ...

Page 4: ...1 are set on both boards Verify that the jumper configuration is equal to the default jumper setup Figure 2 2 Default jumper set up Connect the Demo Board with an USB cable to your PC and switch S1 into position USB If successful the power LED D6 and the USB LED D5 are turned on After the Demo Board is detected by your PC as a new hardware please follow the given instructions to install the new vi...

Page 5: ...allation is finished the WiMOD LR Studio automatically detects the devices The two boards will be listed in the left toolbar If not try to find them by clicking Discover Devices 4 Be sure to choose a reasonable parameter combination to establish a Wireless communication Radio Mode Frequency Channel Bandwidth Spreading Factor Error Coding Read Settings 5 For a visual feedback the LED control can be...

Page 6: ...ance of systems or units in which products from IMST GmbH are integrated with applicable legal regulations Customers should provide adequate design and operating safeguards to minimize the risks associated with customer products and applications The products are not approved for use in life supporting systems or other systems whose malfunction could result in personal injury to the user Customers ...

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