September 2013
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CC2510EMK Quick Start Guide
Opening the box an running the Packet Error Rate Test on SmartRF04EB
1. Kit Contents
2 x CC2510EM
2 x Pulse W1010 2.4GHz antennas
The boards in this kit are FCC and IC
certified and are tested to comply with
ETSI/R&TTE over temperatures from 0 to
+35°C.
FCC/IC Regulatory Compliance
FCC Part 15 Class A Compliant
IC ICES-003 Class A Compliant
2. How to use the modules
The EMK is an add-on kit to supplement the
CC2510DK with evaluation boards supporting
additional frequency bands.
The CC2510EM boards can be plugged into several
development boards from Texas Instruments. Most
notably, you can use the SmartRF04EB, which is
included in the CC2510-CC2511DK. This board lets
you run a packet error rate (PER) test, control the
dev
ice from SmartRF™ Studio and it can be used as
a development platform.
It is also possible to plug the EM into the
SmartRF05EB or the
“SoC Battery Board”. The
SmartRF05EB, or the SoC BB together with the CC
Debugger, will provide a complete development
environment for the CC2510. See:
This guide will show how to use the modules
together with SmartRF04EB.
3. Plug EM into EB
Insert a CC2510EM into both SmartRF04EBs. Make
sure the antenna is firmly connected to the SMA
connector.
Caution!
The kit contains ESD sensitive
components. Handle with care to prevent
permanent damage. To minimize risk of
injury, avoid touching components during
operation if symbolized as hot.
4a. Battery power
There are three different ways of applying
power to the EB:
The first method involves using a battery,
either a 9V or a 4xAA battery pack
connected to the battery connector on the
bottom side of the board
Warning!
To minimize risk of personal injury
or property damage, never use rechargeable
batteries to power the board.
4b. DC power
The second method applies DC power using the DC
input jack (right in picture, centre is +, sleeve is
ground), or by connecting a 4-10V voltage source
between the 4-10V and 0V terminals of the power
connector (left in picture). It is also possible to
connect a 3.3V voltage source between the 3.3V and
0V terminals. The on-board voltage regulators will be
bypassed in this case.
External Power Supply
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Requirements:
Nom Voltage: 6 VDC
Max Current: 800 mA
Efficiency Level V
4c. USB power
The EB can also be powered from the USB bus.
Make sure that the SmartRF
™ Studio software is
installed before connecting the EB to the PC;
otherwise you may experience problems in installing
it later due to driver issues.
Note that if multiple power sources are connected,
the source with the highest voltage will power the
EB.
This means that you should disconnect any
attached battery when using a lab supply or USB
power; otherwise the battery will be drained.
5. Set power switch
If a 3.3V source is used as described in 4b
above, the switch should be set to the
leftmost position. For all other cases, the
switch should be set to the rightmost
position. This switch can be used to turn off
the EB by switching it to the opposite
position of that used to turn it on
Do not leave the board powered when
unattended.
6. Packet error rate test
When power is applied to the board, the test
program will start. You should see the Chipcon logo
with chip name and revision number as shown
above on the LCD display on both EBs. Pushing
button S1 in the lower right corner of the board will
show the first menu item.
7. Select Frequency
Select the frequency that you want to use (2420
MHz, 2440 MHz, 2460 MHz or 2480 MHz). Move the
joystick up or down to display the choices and push
button S1 in the lower right corner of the board to
select the displayed frequency.
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When using an external power supply, make sure it meets the listed requirements in addition to complying with applicable regional product regulatory and
safety certification requirements such as UL, CSA, VDE, CCC, and PSE
