Texas Instruments CC2530ZNP Add end-devices, Next steps and more Information, SWRU268A October

SWRU268A

October 2010

STEP 4 – Add end-devices

Insert batteries in one or more of the battery boards and make sure the jumper is
connected to power the end-device.	Jumper

When the end-device sends information to the coordinator, an RX-message will appear in the terminal. The green LED on the end-devices will blink when they are sending a message. If the end device loses connection to the coordinator the green LED will be on constantly.

The message includes network information as well as battery voltage and light sensor readings. The messages are sent every 4 seconds periodically when the board is not moving. If the board is moving the messages are sent when the accelerometer generates an interrupt.

STEP 5 –Using IAR Embedded Workbench for programming/debugging

To test the software examples, use IAR Embedded Workbench for MSP430. A free “kickstart” edition with 4 Kbyte (16 Kbyte for MSP430F2274 when using the --ks_version linker option) code size limitation is available from http://www.ti.com/iarkickstart. Download the compiler and install the IAR

Embedded Workbench. Most of the example codes included with the CC2530ZNP-Mini kit are below 4 Kbyte.

Open one of the four the workspace file (xx.eww) in IAR. It is recommended to start with the Hardware Interface Examples. The workspace files are located at C:\Texas Instruments\CC2530ZNP Mini Kit\ZNP Examples\IAR.

For detailed information about the sample applications, please check the CC2530ZNP wiki page:

http://www.ti.com/cc2530znp

Plug the USB stick with a target board into the USB port and press “Download and Debug” from the “Project” menu.

If you need more information how to use the IAR Embedded Workbench for compiling and debugging please see the user’s guide: http://www.ti.com/iarkickstart

STEP 6 – Next steps and more Information

Extensive examples are provided to help you get started. Building and running each example is recommended to become acquainted with the device. Start with the Hardware Interface Examples, then the ZNP Interface Examples, and finally the Communications Examples. Refer to the examples’ wiki page for more information.

Use ZNP target board connected to the USB stick to test these examples and keep a UART terminal window open to see the data sent to the PC. The board connected to the USB cable should normally be selected as Coordinator while the battery boards are End-Devices.The development kits are shipped with the “Simple Applications” coordinator and end-devices programmed. Hex files for the MSP430 sample applications and for CC2530ZNP can be found at:

C:\Texas Instruments\CC2530ZNP Mini kit\Bin. These files can be programmed with the SmartRF Flash Programmer.

For detailed information about the sample applications please see the following resources:

CC2530ZNP wiki page: http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/CC2530ZDK-ZNP-MINI

CC2530ZNP product web page: http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/cc2530zdk-znp-mini.html

CC2530 product web page www.ti.com/cc2530

ZigBee training material: http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Low_Power_RF_Solutions_Workshop

The Low Power RF Online Community has forums, blogs and videos. Use the forums to find information, discuss and get help with your design. Join us at www.ti.com/lprf-forum

If you want to modify the CC2530ZNP image to fit your application the source code can be found on the Z-stack product page: www.ti.com/z-stack

Important note: The CC2530ZNP Mini kit is an educational tool that allows developers to get get familiar with basic ZigBee networks. It is not intended as a ZigBee reference design. It is based on a 32Kbyte flash MSP430, because of this it does not support official ZigBee profiles that are required to make ZigBee certified products.

Do you need more than 32Kbyte of flash? The full ZigBee development kit allows development of public ZigBee profiles. Try the ZigBee Application Processor with support for ZigBee profiles: http://focus.ti.com/lit/wp/slyy022/slyy022.pdf. Texas Instruments has ZigBee solution for any application; see the complete offering on www.ti.com/zigbee

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