3. Recommended Next Steps
A video showing the recommended next steps is available at
http://www.silabs.com/zigbeesmartoutlet
.
3.1 Evaluate the Smart Outlet
The ZigBee smart outlet reference design can support most smart power outlet application requirements. Typical areas of evaluation
include:
1. ZigBee network behavior, such as network join and leave.
2. Deploying on-off commands remotely.
3. Measuring energy consumption of the controlled load.
4. Monitoring ambient temperature, humidity, and ambient light.
5. RF performance, such as range.
3.2 Evaluate the Firmware
If firmware modification is needed to support your application:
1. Visit the ZigBee
Getting Started
page and order a development kit.
2. Refer to Section
7. Firmware
of this document.
3.3 Build Proof of Concept
Out of the box, the smart outlet reference design can be used for a rapid proof of concept. One can demonstrate the look, feel, and
function of a final product. Refer to Section
7. Firmware
to change functional behavior, such as LED blinking or button functionality.
3.4 System Integration
Section
6. Hardware
of this document describes the considerations for integrating the reference design into a typical application. Often
the reference design can be designed into a system without modification. In cases where a change is required, the hardware section of
this document also offers modification guidelines.
3.5 Engineering and Manufacturing Tests
Section
9. Engineering Tests
of this document provides engineering test information for UL, such as FCC and HA 1.2.
Section
10. Manufacturing Tests
of this document offers considerations for simplified manufacturing tests.
3.6 Manufacturing
Please contact Silicon Labs to access our manufacturing partner network for the reference design, or a modified version of the design.
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