Microsemi ZL70550, User Manual

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ZL70550 Application Development Kit (ADK) User’s Guide
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2.4 Switch Configuration
Table 2 provides a description and the default setting (if applicable) for each switch on each
board.
Table 2 – Switch Configuration
Switch Description Default Setting
ADP200
SW1 Slide switch. Provides power to the ADP200 and either the
BASE550 or the REMOTE550 mated to the ADP200. To apply
power, slide the switch up (away from the mini-B USB
connector). Down
(Note 1)
SW2 Push-button switch. When pressed, resets the processor (that
is, the Atmel XMEGA microcontroller) on the ADP200. N/A
Note: Note 1
1. Direction is given assuming the user is reading the board name upright.
2.5 Hardware and Software Installation
Note: The ADK is supported under Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10
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The base unit and remote unit come preassembled with ADP200 boards. The following steps
are required before operation of the ZL70550 ADK can begin.
1. Screw the monopole antennas onto the SMA connectors located on the edges of
both the BASE550 and REMOTE550.
2. Download the ZL70550 ADK software.
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Download the ZIP file for release 1.0.X , where X is the latest patch number. Use
the QR code on the box or visit: http://www.microsemi.com/products/ultra-low-
power-wireless/sub-ghz-radio-transceivers/zl70550#docs-amp-specs
- Extract the files from the ZIP file onto your PC.
3. Run setup.exe (extracted from the ZIP file) and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note that multiple versions of the ZL70550 ADK software can be installed on a PC
without conflict, so there is no need to remove previous versions (although you may if
you no longer need them).
Also note that, in order for some of the features to work, the user must have
permission to create files in the
Program subfolder under the ZL70550 ADK
installation folder. For example, this is required for the Save Registers to File
checkbox in the registers main form.
4. Using one of the supplied USB cables, connect the base unit to a PC via the mini-B
connector located on the ADP200 board. The PC then detects a new USB device
and either starts searching for the device driver, or prompts to search for the device
driver. If it starts searching automatically, cancel the search so you can install the
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Installation on Windows XP is not officially supported. However, Microsemi testing showed that the software may install and
operate normally on a Windows XP platform. If issues arise with customers using Windows XP, Microsemi’s recommendation is to
upgrade to Windows 7 or 8.