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Chapter 1. Introduction 1
1.1 LP3500 Description ..............................................................................................................................1
1.2 LP3500 Features ...................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Optional Add-Ons.................................................................................................................................3
1.4 Development and Evaluation Tools......................................................................................................4
1.4.1 Tool Kit .........................................................................................................................................4
1.4.2 Software ........................................................................................................................................5
1.5 CE Compliance .....................................................................................................................................6
1.5.1 Design Guidelines .........................................................................................................................7
1.5.2 Interfacing the LP3500 to Other Devices .....................................................................................7
Chapter 2. Getting Started 9
2.1 LP3500 Connections.............................................................................................................................9
2.2 Remove Battery Tab ...........................................................................................................................13
2.3 Installing Dynamic C ..........................................................................................................................14
2.4 Starting Dynamic C ............................................................................................................................14
2.5 PONG.C ..............................................................................................................................................15
2.6 Where Do I Go From Here? ...............................................................................................................15
Chapter 3. Subsystems 17
3.1 LP3500 Pinouts...................................................................................................................................18
3.1.1 Headers and Screw Terminals.....................................................................................................18
3.2 Power Modes ......................................................................................................................................19
3.2.1 Setting the Power-Save Mode.....................................................................................................20
3.2.2 Operating in the Power-Save Mode ............................................................................................21
3.2.3 Resuming Normal-Power or Low-Power Operation ..................................................................21
3.3 Digital I/O ...........................................................................................................................................22
3.3.1 Digital Inputs...............................................................................................................................22
3.3.2 Digital Outputs ............................................................................................................................23
3.4 Serial Communication ........................................................................................................................25
3.4.1 RS-232 ........................................................................................................................................26
3.4.2 RS-485 ........................................................................................................................................26
3.4.3 Serial Interface Port ....................................................................................................................28
3.4.4 Programming Port .......................................................................................................................28
3.5 Display Interface.................................................................................................................................30
3.6 A/D Converter Inputs (LP3500 only) .................................................................................................31
3.7 PWM Outputs .....................................................................................................................................33
3.8 Relay Output Circuit (LP3500 only) ..................................................................................................34
3.9 Serial Programming Cable..................................................................................................................35
3.9.1 Changing Between Program Mode and Run Mode ....................................................................35
3.9.2 Standalone Operation of the LP3500 ..........................................................................................36
3.10 Other Hardware.................................................................................................................................36
3.10.1 Spectrum Spreader ....................................................................................................................36
3.11 Memory.............................................................................................................................................37
3.11.1 SRAM .......................................................................................................................................37
3.11.2 Flash Memory ...........................................................................................................................37