MS Long-Range Handheld Transmitter Master Development System
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1. TECHNOL GIES MS Long Range Handheld Transmitter Master Development System User s Guide Wireless made simple A Warning Some customers may want Linx radio frequency RF products to control machinery or devices remotely including machin ery or devices that can cause death bodily injuries and or property damage if improperly or inadvertently triggered particularly in industrial settings or other applications implicating life safety concerns Life and Property Safety Situations NO OEM LINX REMOTE CONTROL OR FUNCTION MODULE SHOULD EVER BE USED IN LIFE AND PROPERTY SAFETY SITUATIONS No OEM Linx Remote Control or Function Module should be modified for Life and Property Safety Situations Such modification cannot provide sufficient safety and will void the product s regulatory certification and warranty Customers may use our non Function Modules Antenna and Connec tors as part of other systems in Life Safety Situations but only with necessary and industry appropriate redundancies and in compliance with applicable safety standards including without limitation ANSI and NFPA standards It is solely the responsibility of any Linx customer who uses one or more of these products to incorporate appropriate redundancies and safety standards for the Life and Property Safety Situation application Do not use this or any Linx product to trigger an action directly from the data line or RSSI lines without a protocol or e2. It is completely self contained requiring only a USB type B jack and includes all necessary firmware and drivers 10 Installing the Software and Drivers The Master Development System uses the QS Series USB module to provide a simple serial interface to a PC via a USB connection The module requires drivers to be installed on the PC before it can function properly The QS Series Drivers are included on the CD with the software The first time the QS module is plugged into the computer Windows displays the Found New Hardware Wizard which guides the installation of the drivers Application Note AN 00201 describes the installation of the drivers in detail The drivers should be installed before running the Develop ment Software The MS Master Development Software automatically starts when the CD is inserted and the player in Figure 14 appears Exit MASTER DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE f P laye r Screen TECHNOLOGIES View Documentation Play Movie Install Software Selection Keypad Go to the Linx Website Figure 14 Software Installer Clicking the Install Software button starts the Installation Wizard which guides the installation of the development software The View Documenta tion button shows a list of the application notes and manuals related to the MS Series Selecting one of these opens the file in Adobe Acrobat The Play Movie button plays a short video about Linx on the Player Screen which can be controlled with
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4. Area The Decoder Area SS 2 ZRAAA AAA A EX EX ARRAS s HH TE BUBIBIR Da A s s PRSE SS GIs SERBS 5 Ca SWi2 Sill 21 I8 P i 3 2 Figure 11 The Decoder Area The decoder is in the center beneath the Linx logo To the left are LEDs that are connected to the decoder data lines These light up when the decoder receives a signal from the transmitter instructing it to take the data line high LED DO corresponds to data line DO and so forth Beneath the decoder are two LEDs D12 is connected to the MODE_IND line D8 is connected to the RX_CNTL line and provides visual feedback by lighting up when the decoder activates the receiver when in RX Control Mode Under the LEDs is a button that is connected to the LEARN line This button is used to learn the Code Word from the encoder as described in the MS Series Decoder Data Guide There are four switches to the left of the CREATE LEARN button BSELO and BSEL1 are used to set the baud rate of the decoder as shown in Figure 12 The Keyfob transmitter is set to 9 600bps so BSELO should be on and BSEL1 should be off If the switch is up then the line is high on if down then the line is low off BSEL1 BSELO Baud Rate O O 2 400 O 1 9 600 1 O 19 200 1 28 800 Figure 12 Baud Rate Controls Note The decoder board must be set to the same baud rate as the transmitter in order for the signal to be received correctly The PDN switch connects the RX_CNTL line of the en
5. COO CO OO COO OO GOH PROTOTYPE AREA CBCCCCCCCCCOCOC808 O28 OO Figure 8 The Decoder Board Prototyping Area 6 The power supply on the decoder board consists of a 9V battery and power jack connected to a 3 0V voltage regulator It can provide approxi mately 500mA of current to the prototyping area so if the added circuitry will need more than this the designer must add an external supply If the Circuit consistently draws more than 100mA of current it might be better to use the power jack rather than the battery as the battery may run down fairly quickly reducing testing and development time The jack accepts a standard 5 5mm plug with the tip ground and the outer shell 7 to 16VDC positive supply While a reverse voltage protection diode has been included on the board to protect the circuitry in case the voltage on the plug is reversed it is still a good idea to double check the polarity TYTriri A C E OO6666666 SPX1117U 300147 ie Figure 9 The Decoder Board Power Supply Area Te RE Area cc cccccccccceccccecectvssttsseceeeececeeeesetsttttttsssseeeeeeeeee The Figure 10 shows the RF area of the development board The board uses the LR Series receiver as shown Attach the included antenna to the reverse polarity SMA connector before operation E i XXXXHH LOT d1 8Lt WNXH XUI CE E E E O J ee eee b eo 12 D We ee e ee Figure 10 The Decoder Board RF
6. of the case and pressing the button inside The Code Word is randomized for as long as the button is held down Once comfortable that the number is sufficiently random release the button 2 Once the button is released the MODE_IND LED begins flashing to indicate that it is ready to accept Control Permissions Press all of the data line buttons that are to be recognized then press the CREATE button again or let it time out after seventeen seconds 3 Press the LEARN button on the decoder board and the MODE_IND LED starts flashing Press any of the data line buttons on the transmit ter and press the LEARN button again The encoder s Code Word has now been learned by the decoder and they will operate together Troubleshooting If the boards fail to work out of the box then try the following e Check the battery to make sure it is not dead e Make sure the baud rate switches are set to 9 600bps on the decoder board e Make sure that the antenna is connected e Check to see if the PDN switch Is on placing the decoder into Power Down Mode In most cases the decoder PDN switch should be on e Make sure that the Control Permissions are set correctly If the encoder has not been set to use a particular line then when that button is pressed on the transmitter the MODE_IND LED on the decoder board lights up but the data line LED does not light up If all of these appear to be in order then you can call 1 800 736 6677 or e mail techs
7. andheld Transmitter Master Development System Introduction The Linx MS Long Range Handheld transmitter offers a simple efficient and cost effective method of adding remote control capabilities to any product This Master Development System gives a designer all the tools necessary to incorporate the transmitter LR Series receiver and MS Series decoder into a product The Master Develooment System serves several important functions e Rapid Evaluation It allows the performance and features of the transmitter LR Series receiver and MS Series encoders and decoders to be evaluated quickly in a user s environment e Range Testing The transmitter and receiver board form a full remote control system so that the range performance can be evaluated e Design Benchmark The boards provide a known benchmark against which the performance of a custom design may be judged e Application Development An onboard prototyping area allows for the develooment of custom circuits directly on the develooment board All signal lines are available on a header for easy access The Master Development System includes 2 MS Long Range Handheld transmitters 2 LR Series receivers 2 MS Series decoders 1 receiver decoder development board 1 CW Series antenna demonstration software CD and full documentation One part is soldered to the board one extra is for use on your first prototype board i Revised 3 18 2015 Ordering Information Ordering Inform
8. ation Part Number Description MDEV HH LR8 MS MS Long Range Transmitter Master Development System 315 418 Standard or 433 92MHz Figure 2 Ordering Information MS Series Decoder Development Board ee XXXX Con Japi 7 XUI s ID B J J FEE EXSSSESS XXXXYH LOT O 3 oo ojo O amp O of a ETE 2 O 3 tow O HS SEND KEY 7a 7 va cacare pv Sune ei m f E m igo i s suo S16 TE ma OOO OO O06 COOOOOOOOO r I JO ed Ok amg CCC OOOCOCOCOOCOHCEEGO ae 3UDC BUS 500mA MAX lt 5V ES RX Option ONLY Figure 3 The MS Series Decoder Development Board 1 9V Battery 8 RP SMA Antenna Connector 2 Power Jack 9 LR Series Receiver 3 On Off Switch 10 MS Series Decoder 4 Voltage Regulator 11 Data Line LEDs 5 QS Series USB Module 12 Indicator LEDs 6 Prototype Area 13 Function Switches 7 Break Out Header 14 LEARN Button Using the Master Development System Using the Master Develooment System is straightforward After unpack ing the board screw the antenna onto the connector install the supplied 9V battery and turn on the power switch The encoder and decoder are configured from the factory and work straight out of the box To create a new address if desired follow these easy steps 1 Press and hold the CREATE button on the transmitter to create a new Code Word This is done by sticking a paper clip through the hole on the back
9. coder Decoder Demonstration Software The transmitters are on the right hand side and the receivers are at the bottom Complete instructions for using the software can be found by clicking on the Help label at the top right of the window 12 VCC O SW16 is CREATE LEARN S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 So R23 100K GND R26 OK DEC_DATA SEND Zz T lt wi l O Mr Q Qa Qa lt w lt wi iva O gt GND R25 200 AA SEL_BAUD1 HSE_GND HSD_SEND_KEY D12 KEY_IN MSE_GND MSD_LATCH SEL_BAUDO MODE_IND LICAL XXX MS LICAL XXX HS MODE_IND D6 D7 GND 4 GND gt g AE Zz re o w im Q Q mOfOrF o gt X gt gt z lt 2 f X x qx ves g A a ba o an a aa eas eian z us Im oO Ia D nn ln x z o2 O Q an V O a oa gt O 2 O gt 6 gt as TE I o a O D 5 Ej 6 a p gt 8 O Z s gt i z Zy 5T a g o r fa 2 S O o 8 I V GND V GND VJ GND R24 gt GND Ar IR2 GND IR KEY OUT 150 ohm DATA_OUT a O e PS 2 9 gt iy x D S Figure 16 Encoder Decoder Section 13 D Resources voc S100 01o a SAN z For technical support product documentation application notes regula SER 1 Suk T Ou tory guidelines and software updates visit www linxtechnologies com GND GND GND i AL RF Design Services rererere nenen renere For customers who need help implementing Linx mod
10. coder to the PDN line of the receiver so that the RX Control Mode can be tested This mode is described in the MS Series Decoder Data Guide The LATCH switch places the decoder into Latch Mode when on so that the data lines go high when a valid signal is received and stay high until a second valid signal is received If the switch is off the data lines are momentary The USB Area ic ccccccccecccescesecestescestessessenstestetatesttntentensees The decoder board has a Linx SDM USB QS S USB module for use with the included development software This module is powered by the USB bus so It does not pull any current from the battery Figure 13 shows this section XUN RRSP AZ MS Arrryo 1333333197 Seseserres S si og oS cw O 0 E Figure 13 The Decoder Board USB Area The microcontroller on the right monitors the data lines and generates commands that are sent to the development software on the PC via the QS Series USB module The RX_IND LED to the left of the module flashes to indicate that data is being received from the PC and the TX_IND line flashes to indicate that the module is sending data to the PC The QS Series USB module provides a simple serial link to a PC viaa USB connection It converts logic level serial signals to USB compliant signals and vice versa so it can be connected to virtually any serial device including microcontrollers RS 232 RS 485 level converters or Linx RF modules
11. ncoder decoder to validate the data Without validation any signal from another unrelated transmitter in the environment received by the module could inadvertently trigger the action All RF products are susceptible to RF interference that can prevent communication RF products without frequency agility or hopping implemented are more subject to interference This module does not have a frequency hopping protocol built in Do not use any Linx product over the limits in this data guide Excessive voltage or extended operation at the maximum voltage could cause product failure Exceeding the reflow temperature profile could cause product failure which is not immediately evident Do not make any physical or electrical modifications to any Linx product This will void the warranty and regulatory and UL certifications and may cause product failure which is not immediately evident Table of Contents O ao a A A O OO N N lt a 11 12 15 Introduction Ordering Information MS Series Decoder Development Board Using the Master Development System Troubleshooting Setting the Transmitter Address OTX HH LR8 MS Button Assignments Contention Considerations Battery Replacement Assembly Diagram The Decoder Board Installing the Software and Drivers Master Development Software Resources MS Long Range Handheld Transmitter F oo Master Development System nx Data Guide TECHNOLOGIES Figure 1 MS Long Range H
12. t to understand that only one transmitter at a time can be activated within a reception area While the transmitted signal consists of encoded digital data only one carrier of any particular frequency can occupy airspace without contention at any given time If two transmit ters are activated in the same area at the same time then the signals will interfere with each other and the decoder will not see a valid transmission so It will not take any action Battery Replacement The remote unit utilizes a standard CR2032 lithium button cell In normal use it provides 1 to 2 years of operation To replace the battery remove the access cover by pressing firmly on the label area and sliding it off Once the unit is open remove the battery by sliding it from beneath the holder Replace it with the same type of battery while observing the polarity shown in Figure 6 HEMI FOC ID OJM CMD HHLR JO0A IC S840A HHLRIOOA There may be the risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by the wrong type Battery access Assemb ly Dia gram Figure 6 Battery Access Figure 7 OTX HH LR8 MS Assembly 5 The Decoder Board The decoder board included with the evaluation kit uses an LR Series receiver to receive the signal from the Handheld transmitter and then feeds it into an MS Series decoder The board is designed to allow full access to the many features of the decoder and to speed development and integra tion of the LR and MS in
13. the Selection Keypad Clicking the button on the bottom right of the player opens the Linx Technologies website in the computer s default browser The View Documentation list allows for the installation of Adobe Acrobat Reader so that the documents may be viewed There is also the option of installing Flash which may be required if the Linx video does not play correctly jj Master Development Software This software is designed to give a complete understanding of how the MS Series encoders and decoders work together as well as showing how they can be used in a system The Master Development software can be used in one of two modes The default mode is a software simulation of the system and does not require any hardware It simulates two handheld transmitters as well as two receiv ing devices This is a good way of showing how the MS Series can work in a system by turning on lights and opening doors The second mode is for use with the Master Development System When the decoder board is plugged into a USB port on the PC the transmit ter can be used to activate the features in the software If the LEDs on the evaluation board turn on then the LEDs in the program turn on and activate the corresponding data line function Figure 15 is a screen shot of the program set up in Software Operation Mode for simulating the operation of the system l a a View Options Help OLINX Encoder Decoder Demonstration Softwa Figure 15 MS En
14. thout notice The information contained in this Data Guide is believed to be accurate as of the time of publication Specifications are based on representative lot samples Values may vary from lot to lot and are not guaranteed Typical parameters can and do vary over lots and application Linx Technologies makes no guarantee warranty or representation regarding the suitability of any product for use in any specific application It is the customer s responsibility to verify the suitability of the part for the intended application NO LINX PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ANY APPLICATION WHERE THE SAFETY OF LIFE OR PROPERTY IS AT RISK Linx Technologies DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL LINX TECHNOLOGIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY OF CUSTOMER S INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM ANY DEFECTIVE OR NON CONFORMING PRODUCTS OR FOR ANY OTHER BREACH OF CONTRACT BY LINX TECHNOLOGIES The limitations on Linx Technologies liability are applicable to any and all claims or theories of recovery asserted by Customer including without limitation breach of contract breach of warranty strict liability or negligence Customer assumes all liability including without limitation liability for injury to person or property economic loss or business interruption for all claims including claims from third parties arising from the use of the Products The Customer will indemnify
15. to a product The following sections describe the features of this board in detail The prototyping area on the decoder board contains a large section of plated through holes so that external circuitry can be placed on the board This circuitry can be interfaced with the MS Series decoder through the breakout header to the right of the holes At the bottom of this area is a row connected to the 3V power supply and at the top is a row connected to ground All of the data lines are connected to a wire wrap header to the right allowing easy access from the prototyping area The Decoder Data and TX ID lines are also available on the header as well as the PDN line from the RF module This allows complete control of the entire system from the prototyping area giving the designer a great deal of flexibility in using the board BRRERERARRR RRR RRR ER ET EE se aay ar A o ce E ga 9 00geeeeeeeeeeennee 2 6666G6C GOOG G6GCH GGG XR ERE REE ET TT ER 6666 66 G6 G6G6G6GOG G66 6G GE aoaaa OOO OOOO BPREXRXRE REE ER ET Oe ROR BOR BOR ROmOROROROROMOE OMS ECOCOOOOOHOGHOHOOGOAOAGA BAAS ETRE REE ETT BRERA RXTE EERE ETT EE 44 44 44 4444444455 525 TRER RE REE T FT TT amp 26 OOO 6666666660666 FTDFOOOCOOC CCC GCG OG GOGH BOE 6026 O6O0C6OHOCHHOHHHHEOG CC CCC GC G G 1 amp SOOO 6 SOOO CCO COO OOO OC G E COCO OC OOO OOOO COCHKeOAE CC CCC CC OO OOO COCO OMOC OO
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17. upport linxtechnologies com for technical support Setting the Transmitter Address The MS Long Range Handheld Transmitter allows the selection of one of 16 777 216 2 unique addresses MODE_IND Window All transmitters are supplied set to a unique address to avoid contention with other units however the address can be changed This is accomplished by using a paper clip or probe to press the CREATE button on the board CREATE Button through the hole in the back of the case Press the button and an LED lights up in the MODE_IND window Figure 4 CREATE Button Access indicating that the address is being created The address is randomized for as long as the button is held down Release the button and the randomized address is saved and the LED begins flashing to indicate that the Control Permissions may now be set Press the buttons that the transmitter should have the authority to access Press the CREATE button with the paper clio again or wait 17 seconds for it to time out The address and Control Permissions are now set The decoder needs to learn the address before it will accept any transmissions Please see the Typical Applications section of this data guide or the MS Series Decoder Data Guide for details OTX HH LR8 MS Button Assignments Figure 5 illustrates the relationship between the button locations and encoder data lines Figure 5 OTX HH LR8 MS Button Assignments Contention Considerations It is importan
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