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1. Radiocraits eer Wireless solons CRO 232 CCT Everything written in the bottom line of the terminal part right side of the window will be sent to the serial port when lt enter gt or the arrow button to the right is pressed All data sent into the serial port is highlighted blue and all the data that have been received is highlighted green in the upper part of the window Important when blue data appears it doesn t guarantee that this data has been sent over RF it has been sent into the serial port only To send ASCII characters type them in and hit enter key To send bytes you need to use apostrophes For example to send three bytes with values 12 50 OxFF you need to write 12 50 OxFF ln Figure 6 Terminal line with numbers Both decimal and hexadecimal values are proper values You can mix ASCII decimal and hexadecimal values in one sting like one 1 ten OxOa IB Figure 7 Terminal line with ASCII and numbers To send an apostrophe type double apostrophe To clear the terminal window click the small white paper icon at top right To save the content of the terminal window perform File gt Save Terminal Window or Ctrl T Drag and drop By drag and drop a proper formatted file into the programs terminal window while being in terminal mode the contents of the file will be sent to the serial port You will be asked if it should be parsed By pressing no it will be sent as a normal text file as it i2. every time you send data to the volatile memory the selected test mode will be turned on again RC1280HP High Power long range module special comment To meet the maximum time spent in TX mode Testmode 1 or 2 according to the modules Data Sheet a timer exits Testmode 1 and 2 automatically after a predefined period It is not possible to configure this period The timer is active only when maximum output power is configured and disabled when the module is configured for any lower power settings Thus for continuous operation in Testmode 1 or 2 without time limitations first configure the module for a lower output power see RC1280HP Data Sheet and RC232 User Manual RSSI Reading RSSI signal strength is displayed both as the decimal value of the byte received from the module and the calculated dBm value n 118 5 zem 17 BYTE RSSI Figure 21 RSSI reading When the module is placed in a Testmode the RSSI reading might not be correct Leave testmode to display the correct RSSI value 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool User Manual rev 1 1 Page 8 of 9 Radiocrafts Embedded Wireless Solutions RC232 CCT Document Revision History New Revision Changed chapter Installation Guide to match new installation procedure Disclaimer Radiocrafts AS believes the information contained herein is correct and accurate at the time of this printing However Radiocrafts AS reserves the right to
3. configuration memory bytes are reset to defaults The wanted rcc file can also be dragged and dropped into the Non Volatile Configuration Memory window Always ensure that you are loading a proper configuration file After dropping the file a prompt will ask if the contents shall be sent to the module or the settings just entered as data in the window It may happen that configuration memory is changed in a way so the application cannot resolve what model it is connected to If so you should manually select the model that you are using in File gt Load defaults Be aware that loading defaults or configuration rcc for a different model than you are actually using can cause module malfunction Test Modes For most modules there are available test modes which can be entered in a dedicated part of the program window 1 TX canier v Figure 19 Test modes Next to this box there are two buttons to use with test modes DI Figure 20 Buttons for test modes The left button enables the selected test mode You can see the sent hex sequence in the terminal window Every time configuration data is sent to the module the CCT program automatically exits test mode If you want to change current channel or power and still remain in a test mode use the 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool User Manual rev 1 1 Page 7 of 9 Radiocraits eer Wireless ums CRO 232 CCT right button with a lock With this enabled
4. make changes to this product without notice Radiocrafts AS does not assume any responsibility for the use of the described product neither does it convey any license under its patent rights or the rights of others The latest updates are available at the Radiocrafts website or by contacting Radiocrafts directly As far as possible major changes of product specifications and functionality will be stated in product specific Errata Notes published at the Radiocrafts website Customers are encouraged to check regularly for the most recent updates on products and support tools Trademarks RC232 is a trademark of Radiocrafts AS The RC232 Embedded RF Protocol is used in a range of products from Radiocrafts The protocol handles host communication data buffering error check addressing and broadcasting It supports point to point point to multipoint and peer to peer network topologies All other trademarks registered trademarks and product names are the sole property of their respective owners Life Support Policy This Radiocrafts product is not designed for use in life support appliances devices or other systems where malfunction can reasonably be expected to result in significant personal injury to the user or as a critical component in any life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system or to affect its safety or effectiveness Radiocrafts AS cu
5. nnn 6 CONFIGURATION FILES 5 acuia tp nu egre o nexkeO Ea N HUGE S SVPNMxGOCUNIR NIE MUS ExINRNE RUSSE USER 7 TEST MODES c I 7 aS iz Rl Clearer ence a eee ee ee eer ee eee eee ee ene eee eee ere ee ee 8 DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY sssssssinssnsesiesiucensrectnnncasuesenstusssssevenis cesvancecesbunseicensssansksecsuanst 9 DOC CAIME R csse 9 TRADEMARKS 9 LIFE SUPPORT POLICY sirieni UFU XrevaDE CUM Rea ERR VRFEENUNINU MER EEEN MM MEE 9 CONTACT INFORMATION nue pau ER aaaea 9 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool User Manual rev 1 1 Page 1 of 9 Radiocraits eer Wireless solons Re232 CCT Installation Guide RC232 CCT Configuration and Communication Tool CCT is a part of Radiocrafts RCTools PC suite tailored for use with Radiocrafts RF Modules For full installation procedure please read the RCTools Installation Guide available at www radiocrafts com The CCT requires access to the modules UART via an available COM port together with access to the modules CONFIG pin Typically UART access is obtained via an UART to RS232 or UART to USB converter The Demo Boards DB from Radiocrafts contains onboard level shifter for direct plug in to a PC and further access to the related COM port Screen Settings It is recommended to run the application with screen size at least 1024x768 and font resolution
6. to press the connect button ie ma E Figure 3 Connect button If you do not know what baud the module is configured for there is a possibility to detect your baud rate automatically by pressing the autobaud detection button RC237 Configuration and Communication Ele Options About T 19200 ns COM1 RTS LINE Figure 4 Autobaud button To perform baud auto detection the module will have to enter configuration mode To do so you will be asked either to press configuration button on the board or to use a strap connecting RTS line at UART voltage level with CONFIG pin on the module After pressing auto detect button you will be asked to indicate if you are using the strap or if you use configuration button In the second case you need to press it before continuing auto detection When baud rate is detected successfully the program will automatically connect to the board and go into terminal mode If the correct baud is not detected properly at first approach retry the autobaud process Terminal Mode After pressing the connect button the program opens a port and enters terminal mode You now have the possibility to send and receive data to from the selected serial port 48 65 6C 6C 6F 20 20 20 Hello 57 6F 72 6C 64 21 __ world 48 65 6C 6C 6F 2158 Hello I JL Figure 5 Terminal part of window 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool User Manual rev 1 1 Page 3 of 9
7. 96dpi Introduction RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool CCT helps you to work with your Radiocrafts modules The program enables you to easily configure the module and can additionally work as a terminal window where data can be sent or received to from any serial port RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool v1 01 File Options About Ke 19200 comi RTS LINE HIGH DISCONNECT D i QD M MODEL HARDWARE FIRMWARE MODE DATA LOADED FOR Man Valatile Contiguration Memory RC232 CCT Configuration an Address Name factony setting dec hex me Ea Communication Tool Please visit waw radiocrafts com for RC232 Embedded RF Protocol User Manua Test Modes amp R551 Volatile Configuration Memory CHANNEL eureurPoweR al DESTIMATION ADDRESS nome O cro Ocn Or Figure 1 Main window Connect the DB or your own hardware with the Radiocrafts module to the COM port Start the program and the programs main window looks similar to what is shown in Figure 1 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool User Manual rev 1 1 Page 2 of 9 Radiocraits eer Wireless ums Re232 CCT Connecting to the Module Before connecting select the proper settings for your serial port e name of an available communication port COMx e baud rate used to communicate with the module T 19200 z COMi Figure 2 Port settings To connect to the module you need
8. Riadiocrafts oer Wireless somons Re232 CCT RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool CCT User Manual COM1 RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool v1 01 ile Options About e 1200 COM 1 Qy nts LINE HIGH CONNECTED i ES MODEL RC2100 HARDWARE 1 00 FIRMWARE 1 20 NODE DATA LOADED FO2 RC2100 v1 20 acc cue Configuration e 0x00 RF channel k00 RF channel 50 32 x32 Boi Raeupels nS S 05 ECCL NAM UN ON Dad Test Modes amp RSSI Volatile SS FEPER a i Mode 1 50 CHANNEL s OUTPUT POWER DESTINATION ADDRESS Radiocraits RC232 CCT gt B Embedded Wirelzss Solutions noe O ne Qoa Qu Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS iiesces esses ossqUnpuh aeaeaie asea aeoiee 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 25ipnaecep spun a MMC FexRUD UEM Sa ESUD EFE nu Eu C Deux FaUS UE S XR E NERUUS EE KR RP UEE ER 2 SCREEN EJd gp c c SEA aa 2 INTRODUC THON 2 CONNECTING TO THE MODULE eeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeenennn nenne nnn nnn nn nnn nn nnn nnne nnne 3 TERMINAL em 3 CYCLICAL TEXT SENDING n roopeupxx EA UU INSN MEG SEnEPeuUEud aAa 4 CONFIGURATION MODE uosint oes u eene a REEL ERE Tuve e suan crux PvE RM A RR FUE URN ERI Md EE 5 CHANGING A MODULES PARAMETERS eeseeeeeeseeeeeee nennen nennen nnne nnn n nnn
9. ate 6 0x06 UART flow control 0 G00 Data interface 0 amp 00 a iol Oo Dj N Testing Volatile Memory 1 TX carrier v 66 CHANNEL y 5 OUTPUT POWER gt L8 _ m2 DESTINATION ADDRESS Go LOCK SEND TEXT 1185 dm 17 sE RSs Figure 12 Configuration mode In configuration mode there is easy access to all of the modules parameters First thing to do after entering communication mode is loading a configuration from the module by pressing the arrow indicating left in Non Volatile Configuration Memory section Figure 13 Loading and sending configuration 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool User Manual rev 1 1 Page 5 of 9 Radiocrafts Embedded Wireless Solutions RC232 CCT When the configuration is loaded you can see all the settings of the module You can also see the modules name and hardware and firmware revisions MODEL RE1240 HARDWARE 2 20 FIRMWARE 1 23 Figure 14 Modules name and hardware and firmware revisions When you load configuration from module the modules name is identified and a proper data file rcc is loaded MODEL DATA LOADED FOR RC1240 Figure 15 Model data loaded for RC1240 example Your device model and model which the data file is designed for should always match As can be seen from the window parameters are divided into sections In volatile memory section there are a total of three param
10. eters that are not stored in a permanent memory thus they are erased after resetting the module or power lost There is no way to check the values of the parameters in volatile memory so there is only a button for sending entered parameters into the module In non volatile configuration memory section the parameters stored in the permanent memory are found The parameters having a gray background means they should not be changed as this might cause reduced performance Changing a Modules Parameters To change a parameter type a value in a Dec or Hex column in the data grid for decimal or hexadecimal values respectively To download the settings into the CONFIG memory press the send to module button right arrow to send Only the differences between previously loaded and new typed configurations are sent as can be seen from the hexadecimal communication towards the module in the terminal window When you load a configuration from the module during the communication the program also loads constraints on all values that you may enter You can see the constraint in a status bar when moving the cursor over any row Accepted range 1 6 gt Figure 16 Hint in a status bar There is pop up help on every parameter just move and hold the cursor over it There are hints and help for most parameters and parts of the interface 6 x06 t il 0 QxQUART BAUD RATE Baud rate 9 RC 12x0 only 10x06 19200 defaul
11. s written in the file By pressing yes the program will treat every line of the file as a single line entry into the terminal window You can select a lines termination sign none CR LF or CF LF Line is added to every line sent with a terminal line Cyclical text sending A selectable text string can be sent at regular intervals every second from terminal mode Figure 8 Send text cyclically The sent text is taken from the terminal line at the moment of pressing the button 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool User Manual rev 1 1 Page 4 of 9 Radiocrafts Embedded Wireless Solutions RC232 CCT Configuration Mode To enter configuration mode press the configure button 0 Figure 9 Configuration mode entry button Program will wait 15 seconds for a prompt sign which is sent from the module when configuration mode is entered Waiting for a prompt sign press CONFIG button F FF F Figure 10 Waiting for a prompt If you use an RTS line to control the CONFIG line into a module the program asserts RTS low automatically If you use RTS line for some other purpose you can disable this feature with the small button next to RTS lines state indicator s 3 Figure 11 RTS lines state indicator Non Volatile Memory Address Name default Destination ID 1 amp 01 an an rd 1 Broadcast address 255 OxFF I UART baud r
12. stomers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Radiocrafts AS for any damages resulting from any improper use or sale 2008 Radiocrafts AS All rights reserved Contact Information Web site www radiocrafts com Address Radiocrafts AS Sandakerveien 64 NO 0484 OSLO NORWAY Tel 47 4000 5195 Fax 47 22 71 29 15 E mails radiocrafts radiocrafts com sales radiocrafts com support radiocrafts com 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool User Manual rev 1 1 Page 9 of 9
13. t BE CAREFUL IF CHANGING AS HOST MAY LOOSE CONTACT WITH MODULE Does not take effect until module is re booted reset RC10x0 UART baud rate cannot be changed Figure 17 Pop up hint 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Configuration and Communication Tool User Manual rev 1 1 Page 6 of 9 Radiocraits eer Wireless solons Re232 CCT When leaving the configuration mode do so either by pressing the disconnect button or by pressing the terminal mode button Figure 18 Terminal mode button EH Important notes 1 It is strongly recommended to leave the configuration mode as described above to avoid situations where you start to use the module in your application while the module is still in configuration mode 2 After entering some values into non volatile memory you have to reset the module to make them active Parameters entered into the volatile memory section works immediately after sending 3 After changing baud rate you have to reconnect at proper baud rate Configuration Files Configurations can be stored in rcc files After loading a configuration from a module it can be stored by selecting File gt Save configuration Ctrl S You can also load a configuration from file These files are a reflection of all 128 bytes of the configuration memory You can load a default configuration by selecting File gt Load defaults This model To do so you need to be in configuration mode When you load defaults all 128
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