RN-XV-RD2 Roving Networks, RN-XV-RD2 Datasheet
RN-XV-RD2
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... RN-XV-RD2 Evaluation Board © 2012 Roving Networks. All rights reserved. RN-XV-RD2-EVAL-UM-1.01Version 1.0 9/28/2012 RN-XV-RD2-EVAL-UM USER MANUAL ...
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... The command interface is made up of simple ASCII commands. See “Resources & Related Documents” on page 15 for information on available documentation. Evaluation Board Description The RN-XV-RD2 evaluation board connects to your computer using a USB cable. To evaluate the RN-XV module on the evaluation board, you need a computer with a USB port running either the Microsoft Windows or Mac OS-X operating system. ...
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... Figure 1. RN-XV-RD2 Evaluation Board UART Interface (J2 input to evaluation board TX - output from evaluation board Pin Description 1 VBUS ( GND 3 RXD 4 TXD 5 RTS 6 CTS www.rovingnetworks.com RN-XV Interface (J3 input to evaluation board TX - output from evaluation board Pin Description 1 3.3 VDC output 2 TXD 3 RXD 4 GPIO8 5 RESET ...
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... HARDWARE SETUP To set up the hardware, perform the following steps: 1. Mount the RN-XV module onto the socket the RN-XV-RD2 evaluation board. The header is not keyed; you must orient the module as shown in Figure 2. The RN-XV provides power to the evaluation board. 2. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer. Windows should automatically install the drivers for the cable ...
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... The USB-to-serial cable allows your computer to communicate with the WiFly module on your evaluation board. The following instructions describe how to use a terminal emulator to go into configuration mode, send commands to find networks, associate with an access point, and save your configuration. www.rovingnetworks.com Version 1.01 9/28/2012 RN-XV-RD2-EVAL-UM 5 ...
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... To enter command mode, perform the following steps in the terminal emulator: 1. Type $$$. You must type $$$ together quickly with no additional characters before or after them. The module replies with CMD to indicate command mode. 2. Type show net <cr> to display the current network settings. www.rovingnetworks.com Version 1.01 9/28/2012 RN-XV-RD2-EVAL-UM 6 ...
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... FTP host address and login information settings. option Optional and infrequently used parameters. sys System settings, such as sleep and wake timers. time Realtime clock settings. uart Serial port settings, such as baud rate and parity. www.rovingnetworks.com Function Version 1.01 9/28/2012 RN-XV-RD2-EVAL-UM 7 ...
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... When the module wakes or power cycles, the module attempts to associate with the network roving1 (the default name). To associate with a secure network you must also include the network password. The WiFly module determines the security type automatically. In this case, type: www.rovingnetworks.com Version 1.01 9/28/2012 RN-XV-RD2-EVAL-UM 8 ...
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... Enable Ad Hoc Mode via Software To enable ad hoc mode in software, you use the set wlan command with the join, ssid, and chan parameters. For example, type the following commands in command mode: set wlan join 4 set wlan ssid my_adhoc_network set wlan chan 1 www.rovingnetworks.com Version 1.01 9/28/2012 RN-XV-RD2-EVAL-UM 9 ...
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... Turn off DHCP so that the module does not attempt to obtain an IP address from another device HCP so that the module does not attempt to obtain an IP address from another device. set ip dhcp 0 Save your configuration and reboot. The module reboot ...
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... I set system output 0 Example: Relay 2 set system mask 0x21f2 I set system output 0x0100 set system mask 0x21f2 I set system output 0 www.rovingnetworks.com // Turn the relay on // Turn the relay off // Turn the relay on // Turn the relay off Version 1.01 9/28/2012 RN-XV-RD2-EVAL-UM 11 ...
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... SMA connector. Custom configuration, industrial temperature (-40 RN-171XVU-I/RM solution with U.FL. connector. RN-USB-SERIAL USB cable http://www.rovingnetworks.com for current pricing and a list of distributors carrying Roving Networks products. www.rovingnetworks.com Description +85 C) Wi-Fi, 802.15.4 replacement +85 C) Wi-Fi, 802.15.4 replacement Version 1.01 9/28/2012 RN-XV-RD2-EVAL-UM 12 ...
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... NOTES www.rovingnetworks.com Version 1.01 9/28/2012 RN-XV-RD2-EVAL-UM 13 ...
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... Roving Networks products are not authorized for use in safety-critical applications (such as life support) where a failure of the Roving Networks product would reasonably be expected to cause severe personal injury or death, unless officers of the parties have executed an agreement specifically governing such use. Version 1.01 9/28/2012 RN-XV-RD2-EVAL-UM 14 ...