SDK-AC4490LR-1000M Laird Technologies, SDK-AC4490LR-1000M Datasheet

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Developer Kit User’s Manual Version 3.3 11160 Thompson Avenue, Lenexa, KS 66219 Ph. (800) 492-2320; Fax (913) 492-1243 www.aerocomm.com wireless@aerocomm.com ...

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DOCUMENT INFORMATION Copyright © 2005 A Copyright The information contained in this manual and the accompanying Information software programs are copyrighted and all rights are reserved ERO OMM periodic modifications of this product without obligation to notify ...

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... TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................................5 2. HARDWARE .............................................................................................................................6 2.1 SDK Board ..................................................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Interfacing the SDK Board to Other RS-232 Hardware ............................................................... 12 2.3 Interfacing the SDK Board to RS-485 Equipment ....................................................................... 13 2.4 Power Requirements..................................................................................................................... 13 3. SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................................13 3.1 USB Software Installation ............................................................................................................ 13 3.2 SDK Software Installation............................................................................................................ 13 3.3 Settings Page ................................................................................................................................ 14 3.3.1 Port1/Port2 Options .............................................................................................................. 15 3 ...

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... Table 2 – AC4490 Only Section (AC4486, AC4790 and AC4868 Included) ...................................................7 Table 3 - Switch and Jumper Settings................................................................................................................8 Table 4 - DB9 (J2) Signal Definitions .............................................................................................................10 Table 5 – SDK Board to Transceiver Pin Definitions......................................................................................11 Table 6 – DTE, DCE and Null Modem Signal Definitions..............................................................................12 Table 7 – RS-485 Header Pins.........................................................................................................................13 10/2/05 ...

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... This document contains information about the hardware included as part of an Aerocomm OEM transceiver System Developer Kit (SDK). The SDK is designed to allow flexibility at the hardware interface level so that the SDK can be interfaced to the OEM product for performance testing any other device that will support +5/3.3V TTL, RS232, RS485 or USB interface signals ...

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... SDK B OARD The SDK board is provided so the developer can use a standard PC interface to operate the transceivers and to aid in system integration. As shown in Figure 2 below, there are many features that enhance the functionality and usability of this board. It uses +5V TTL, RS232, RS485 and USB data formats for interfacing with the transceiver. The configuration and operation of the SDK Board is continuously shown by the LEDs located on the edge of the board. See Table 1 – ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual +VCC Will light when power is applied to the Serial Adapter Board. LOW POWER Monitors the 5V supply and lights when the supply dips below 4.8V. RESET Will light when the Reset line to the processor ...

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... AC4486, AC4424, AC4790, AC4868), the TE pin (AC3124, AC1524) and the Pktmode pin (AC5124) of the transceiver. RTS of the transceiver is also connected to GND. This allows the SDK software to control these pins with RTS always enabled. When the Switch is moved to the Normal position, RTS at the DB9/USB connector is connected to RTS pin of the transceiver and Command/Data is left disconnected ...

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... SDK board through the power connector (J4). When this jumper is moved to the Batteries position, power is supplied to the SDK board through the two AA battery sockets on the bottom of the SDK board. Special care should be taken when selecting batteries to power the SDK. High quality Alkaline batteries should be used. Do not mix battery types or batteries that have been used unequally as performance could suffer ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual Table 4 - DB9 (J2) Signal Definitions J2 Pin# J1 Pin 1,20,21, Note: I/O direction is relative to the ...

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... I = Input to the transceiver O = Output from the transceiver Connection (though there is an internal connection in some instances, therefore, this pin should be left disconnected) Note: The 40 pin header (J1) on the SDK board maps directly (pin-for-pin) to the 40 pin connector (J3). 10/2/05 AC1524 / AC3124 / AC1524 / AC4424 / AC4490 / ...

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... Developer Kit User’s Manual 2.2 I SDK B NTERFACING THE The development kit serial board is defined as a DCE (Data Communications Equipment). DCE is wired to interface directly with DTE (Data Terminal Equipment). Typically, DTE is defined and DCE is defined as a peripheral. To interface DCE to other DCE, or DTE to other DTE, a null modem is required. ...

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... Software 3.1 USB S I OFTWARE NSTALLATION Disconnect the SDK hardware from the USB port of the PC ( currently connected) and close any open USB driver installation menus. Locate the software download section of the SDK CD and install the USB drivers. 3.2 SDK S I OFTWARE NSTALLATION Locate the software download section on the SDK CD and install the development kit software ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual Click “OK.” The software will attempt to open COM1 of the PC. If there is a conflict or the port does not exist, the software will show the port as unavailable. This has occurred for one ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual Select the appropriate product in the Product pull-down menu. Doing this will automatically select the default baud rate for that product family. If the COM port is listed as unavailable, a different COM port can be ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual 3 ONFIGURE AGE The Configure page is a GUI representation of the 256 byte EEPROM contents within the radio. The same data is shown in a full hexadecimal dump of the EEPROM in the ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual 3.4.2 Write Radio Button After making changes to the controls on the Configure page, the Write Radio button can be pressed to save those changes to the radio EEPROM. 3.4.3 Port 1/Port 2 Buttons When Port ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual To calculate the settings for a particular baud rate, type that baud rate into the Desired Baud Rate window and click the Calculate button. If the baud rate is not supported by the radio, an error ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual 3.4.7.1 Compare EE Button The Compare EE button allows you to compare two or more saved EEPROM files. This can be a very useful tool when analyzing performance of two or more transceivers. An example is ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual 3.4.7.2 Load File Button A file previously created by this software can be loaded to restore an EEPROM to a former state. 3.4.7.3 Save to File Button An EEPROM can be saved to a file using ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual 3 ERMINAL HAT AGE The Terminal/Chat page is used to send small data packets between two Com ports. As data is received it is appended to the appropriate Port window. An example of ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual 3.5.3 Hexadecimal Display When selected, new received data will be displayed in Hexadecimal format. 3.5.4 Clear Button Pressing the Clear Button will erase all of the text that has been displayed in both text windows. 3.5.5 ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual 3 ANGE EST AGE The Range Test page allows packets of data to be sent between two radios and reports the numbers of successes and errors. An example is shown below: 3.6.1 Test ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual If using two PCs for the test, the software run on both sides should have the second COM port disabled on the Settings page. Test Selection Port 1 -> Port 2 Port 2 -> Port 1 ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual 3.6.5.1 Tx Delay The delay between transmissions can be modified (in ms) using Tx Delay. 3.6.5.2 Rx Timeout Specifies the total amount of time to allow for a packet to be displayed. 3.6.6 Test Results Displays ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual 3.6.9 Save to File Button Saves the contents of the Received Data window to a file. 3.6.10 Clear Button This button sets all of the statistics and errors back to zero. This can be used while ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual 3 OMMAND AGE The Command page is used to send configuration, “CC” (product family dependent) and AT commands (product family dependent) to the radio on the selected port. Below is an example of the ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual 3.7.3 Command Box The Command Box consists of the command that will be sent to the radio. 3.7.4 Optional Comments Box The Optional Comments Box is not restricted in length and is not required by the ...

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Developer Kit User’s Manual 3.7.6 AT Enter/Exit Command Mode When selected, the radio will enter/exit AT Command mode as required to complete the selected command by creating a virtual version of the Command/Data Line. The Enter AT Command mode asserts ...

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... Developer Kit User’s Manual 4. Troubleshooting Problem No lights on SDK Board. Radio EEPROM cannot be read by Aerocomm OEM.exe. Writing to the EEPROM fails. EEPROM can be read/viewed with the OEM software, but data cannot be sent between the two transceivers using Aerocomm OEM.exe. 10/2/05 Solution 1. Check the power connection. The VCC LED should be lit when power is applied to the serial board ...

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... Range Test. If these troubleshooting tips do not resolve the problem, please contact the support engineer referenced on the cover sheet in the SDK binder. Please use our toll free support number at (800) 492-2320. Technical support hours are Monday through Friday, 8: 5:00 PM Central Standard Time. ...