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SX1211SK868/915 User Guide
Step 1:
Install the AA size battery(s) while observing the polarity indicated on the PCB. The processor board
uses an AA size 3.6-volt Lithium battery.
Step 2:
Connect the SX1211 RF module to the processor board
Step 3:
Connect the RS232 interface cable between the PC serial port connector and the Processor RS232
socket.
Additional set-up procedure may be required depending on the user objective.
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SX1211SK – “GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE” SOFTWARE
Install
To install the SX1211 SK software perform the steps given by “Installshield™” (please note that these
steps are general guidelines and procedures may vary depending on individual user PC WINDOWS™
configuration and WINDOWS™ OS software.
Run
a) Click on ‘Start’ button on the MENU bar on the desktop window.
b) On the pop-up window, click on the ‘Program’ ICON
c) Locate and click on the SX1211SK on the sub menu bar that is displayed.
The Graphic User Interface software screen follows standard WINDOWS™ Conventions. The PC GUI
provides an interactive user interface for selecting and modifying SX1211 parameters. A brief
description of the screen layout and usage of the GUI interface can be found in the particular “SX1211
– Test and Evaluation” section.
Uninstall
If it is necessary or desired to completely UNINSTALL the PC GUI software it can be removed easily
by performing the following steps:
a) Click the ‘Start’ button the PC’s desktop screen
b) On the pop-up window, click on the ‘Settings’ button
c) Locate and click on the ‘Control Panel’ button
d) Within the Control Panel window, locate and double-click on the ‘Add/Remove Programs’
ICON.
e) Locate and select the SX1211SK ICON and follow the removal procedures.
Warning
The main board should not be placed in ON position
Note
That step 1 and 2 are the only steps required to perform a
Ping Pong demo with the default settings.
