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SX1231-31SKB
USER GUIDE
5.5 Packet Handler Configuration Register Tab
The Packet Handler Configuration Register Tab is shown below. Please refer to the SX1231 for a full
description of the packet engine message format and operation of the SX1231.
Figure 23: Packet Handler Configuration Register Tab
5.5.1 Sync Word
For correct packet mode operation, the sync word needs to be set to at least one byte. Note that 0x00
can not be set as for the first byte of the sync word. The GUI will prompt with an error message should the
user attempt to set 0x00 in the first byte of the sync word.
5.5.2 AutoMode Operation
Auto Modes defines the enter conditions to start the packet handler and exit conditions to terminate
packet handler operation, as defined in the SX1231 datasheet.
5.5.3 Packet Handler GUI Limitations
When operating the packet handler via the SKB GUI, the user should be aware of the following limitations
associated with the GUI:
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Minimum Preamble Size = 2 bytes
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Maximum Packet Length = 66 bytes (64 bytes of data + Length byte + Address byte)
5.5.1
5.5.2
