Digi ZigBee Application Kit Quick start guide

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ZigBee Application Kit
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Quick start guide

Digi ZigBee Application Kit

Includes: RCM3720 module, RCM3720 Prototyping Board, 3 Maxstream XBee™ RF modems, 3 RF Interface modules for use with XBee™ RF modems, AC adapter, programming cable with 10-pin header and DB9 connections, and level-matching adapter board.

You've just purchased the Digi ZigBee Application Kit, a great tool for learning about and developing ZigBee applications. This kit includes everything you need to get started, including a RCM3720 module, a RCM3720 Prototyping Board, three Maxstream XBee™ RF modems, three RF Interface modules for use with XBee™ RF modems, an AC adapter, a programming cable with 10-pin header and DB9 connections, and a level-matching adapter board.

Digi ZigBee Application Kit

Includes: RCM3720 module, RCM3720 Prototyping Board, 3 Maxstream XBee™ RF modems, 3 RF Interface modules for use with XBee™ RF modems, AC adapter, programming cable with 10-pin header and DB9 connections, and level-matching adapter board.

You've just purchased the Digi ZigBee Application Kit, a great tool for learning about and developing ZigBee applications. This kit includes everything you need to get started, including a RCM3720 module, a RCM3720 Prototyping Board, three Maxstream XBee™ RF modems, three RF Interface modules for use with XBee™ RF modems, an AC adapter, a programming cable with 10-pin header and DB9 connections, and a level-matching adapter board.

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ZigBee™/802.15.4 Application Kit
Application Kit Contents
• 2 CD-ROMs — Dynamic C
®
with complete product documentation on disk, and supplemental CD
with sample programs and information related to ZigBee™/802.15.4 Application Kit.
• RCM3720 module.
• RCM3720 Prototyping Board.
• 3 Maxstream XBee™ RF modems.
• 3 RF Interface modules for use with XBee™ RF modems.
• AC adapter, 12 V DC, 1 A, for use with RCM3720 module and Prototyping Board. If you are using
your own power supply, it should deliver a DC output of 7.5–15 V.
• Programming cable with 10-pin header and DB9 connections, and level-matching adapter board.
• 2 10-pin to 10-pin IDC header serial cables, one with 0.1" pitch, one with 1.27 mm pitch.
• 4 standoffs for RCM3720 Prototyping Board and 12 standoffs for RF Interface modules.
• Bag containing accessory parts, jumpers, 9 AAA batteries, 3 battery holders.
• Getting Started instructions.
• Rabbit 3000 Processor Easy Reference poster.
• Registration card.
Connect Power
When all other connections have been made, you can connect power to the Prototyping Board. Connect the
wall transformer to 3-pin header J1 on the Prototyping Board as shown in Figure 3.
The connector may
be attached either way as long as it is not offset to one side
—the center pin of J1 is always connected
to the positive terminal, and either edge pin is negative
.
Plug in the wall transformer. The power LED beside the RESET button on the Prototyping Board should
light up. The RCM3720 and the Prototyping Board are now ready to be used.
NOTE: The RESET button is provided on the Prototyping Board to allow a hardware reset with-
out disconnecting power.
Alternate Power-Supply Connections
The 3-pin connector allows you to connect your own power supply—connect the center pin to the positive
terminal, and connect either edge pin to the negative terminal. The power supply should deliver at least 200 mA
at 7.5 V–15 V DC.
Dynamic C—RCM3720 Module
Once the RCM3720 is connected as described in the preceding pages, start Dynamic C by double-clicking
on the Dynamic C icon or by double-clicking on dcrab_XXXX.exe in the Dynamic C root directory,
where XXXX are version-specific characters. Dynamic C uses the serial port specified during installation.
If you are using a USB port to connect your computer to the RCM3720, choose Options > Project
Options and select “Use USB to Serial Converter.”
Run a Sample Program
Use the File menu to open the sample program PONG.C, which is in the Dynamic C SAMPLES folder.
Press function key F9 to compile and run the program. The STDIO window will open on your PC and will
display a small square bouncing around in a box. Running this sample program successfully demonstrates
that the RCM3720 module is connected correctly
Set Up RF Interface Modules and Prototyping Board
Use a 10-pin to 10-pin IDC serial cable with a 0.1" pitch to connect header J6 of the “coordinator” RF
Interface module to header J3, the RS-232 header on the RCM3720 Prototyping Board. Line up the red
colored edge with pin 1. Place the “child” RF Interface modules up to 100 ft (30 m) away.
Where Do I Go From Here?
You are now ready to go on to other sample programs and to develop your own applications. Applica-
tion Note AN413, ZigBee™ 802.15.4 Application Kit, takes you through loading and using the
sample programs included with the supplemental CD, and describes Rabbit Semiconductor’s software
drivers.
The RCM3700 User's Manual provides complete hardware reference information and
describes the software function calls for the RCM3720 and the Prototyping Board. The supplemental
CD contains additional information about the XBee™ RF modems and their use and specifications.
Troubleshooting
• Use the Dynamic C Help menu to get further assistance with Dynamic C.
• Check the Rabbit Semiconductor Technical Bulletin Board at www.rabbit.com/support/bb/.
• Use the Technical Support e-mail form at www.rabbit.com/support/.
NOTE: If you purchased your ZigBee™ 802.15.4 Application Kit through a distributor or through
a Rabbit Semiconductor partner, contact the distributor or partner first for technical support.
Installing Dynamic C
®
Insert the Dynamic C CD from the Application Kit in your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
If the installation does not auto-start, run the
setup.exe program in the root
directory of the Dynamic C CD.
Install the software from the supplemental CD
after you install Dynamic C.
RF Interface Module Connections
Set up all three RF Interface modules as
explained in these instructions.
1. Snap in four standoffs to the four holes at the
corners on the bottom side of the RF Inter-
face module.
2. Install the XBee™ RF modem into the
inside-facing sockets of header sockets J1
and J2 on the RF Interface module. Press the
XBee™ modem’s pins firmly into the RF
Interface module header sockets.
3. Place 3 AAA batteries in a battery holder,
then connect the red wire from the battery
holder to the + terminal of screw terminal
header J3, and connect the black wire from
the battery holder to the – terminal of screw
terminal header J3.
If the battery holder has an on/off switch on
the opposite side, make sure the switch is in
the ON position.
You may use your own power supply with
an output of 3.5–6.0 V DC.
4. Install 5 jumpers on header J5 for the DCE
configuration shown in Figure 1.
5. Use the same programming cable used to connect the RCM3720 to connect the RF Interface module to your PC
to download the firmware.
Connect the 10-pin connector of the programming cable (the RCM3720 adapter board must be removed) to
header J6 on the RF Interface module. Line up the colored edge of the programming cable with pin 1 of header
J6 as shown. The DB9 connector end of the programming cable is attached to a COM (serial) port on the PC.
It is recommended that you assign a unique “name” to each RF Interface module, and place a sticker on the module
to identify it. You will have one “coordinator” device and two “children.” The “coordinator” RF Interface module
will be connected to the RS-232 header on the Prototyping Board, and the “children” can be up to 100 ft (30 m) away.
Install the XBee™ RF Modem Firmware
1. Locate and double-click Setup_x-ctu_5013.exe in the Dynamic C DCRabbit…\xbee firmware
directory to install the X-CTU application that you will use to download the firmware.
2. Start X-CTU from the desktop icon and set the “PC Settings” tab to 9600 baud, HARDWARE flow control,
8 data bits, parity NONE, 1 stop bit.
3. Under the “Modem Configuration” tab click the “Download new versions…” button, select “File,” and browse
the Dynamic C DCRabbit…\xbee firmware directory to select the ZIP file corresponding to your network.
There are two firmware options, depending on whether you will be using a peer-to-peer (802.15.4, NonBeacon)
network or a mesh (ZigBee™) network (XBee_1yyy.zip for a peer-to-peer network, or XBee_8yyy.zip
for a mesh network, where yyy specifies the version number).
4. Select the ZIP file, click “Open,” “OK,” then “Done.”
You are now ready to load the three XBee™ RF modems with the new firmware. Repeat the remaining steps for
each of the three RF Interface modules with their XBee™ RF modems installed and the programming cable
connected to header J6 of the RF Interface modules. Remember to set the jumpers on header J5 for the DCE
configuration shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. RF Interface Module Connections
J1
1
J3
J2
DS1
R4
DS2
R5
R6
1
S1
R10
1
S2
RS232
Conn
RS232
Enable
19
20
Enable
RS232
R7
R8
R1
R2
C4
R3
C1
C2
U1
C3
RF MODULE
6 V
MAX
GND
2
+V
DS3
PWR
Serial Conn
J4
R9
D1
R11
C8
C5
C11
C6
C10
J5
DCE
C9
C7
DTE
J6
U2
2
DCE
DTE
DCE DTE
J5
DCE
PC connects
to RF Module
DCE DTE
J5
DTE
Rabbit
connects
to RF Module
J1 J2
XBee
Cover slides
out
Battery Holder
(3 AAA batteries)
On/Off Switch
option
on other side
Standoffs inserted
in mounting holes
J6
To
PC COM port
1. Under the “Modem Configuration” tab choose “XB24” from the “Modem” pull-down menu.
2. Choose “XBEE 802.15.4” or the “COORDINATOR”/”ROUTER” from the “Function Set” pull-down menu.
3. Choose “1yyy” or “8yyy” from the “Version” pull-down menu (“1yyy” or “8yyy” matches the version number
in the file name). The “8yyy” versions have options depending on whether you are configuring the coordinator
or a router.
4. Check the “Always update firmware” box.
5. Click “Write” to load the XBee™ RF modem with the new firmware.
RCM3720 Module Connections
To facilitate handling the Prototyping Board, snap in the four
standoffs to the four holes at the corners on the bottom side of the
Prototyping Board before continuing with the remaining steps.
Attach Module to Prototyping Board
Turn the RCM3720 module so that the Ethernet jack is on the left as
shown in Figure 2 below. Insert the module’s J1 header into the J5
socket on the Prototyping Board. The shaded corner notch at the bot-
tom right corner of the RCM3720 module should face the same direc-
tion as the corresponding notch below it on the Prototyping Board.
NOTE: It is important that you line up the pins on header J1
of the RCM3720 module exactly with the corresponding
pins of the J5 socket on the Prototyping Board. The
header pins may become bent or damaged if the pin align-
ment is offset, and the module will not work. Permanent
electrical damage to the module may also result if a mis-
aligned module is powered up.
Press the module’s pins firmly into the Prototyping Board socket.
Connect Programming Cable
The programming cable with the RCM3720 adapter
board connects the RCM3720 to the PC running
Dynamic C to download programs and to monitor the
RCM3720 module during debugging.
Attach the DB9 connector end of the programming
cable to a COM (serial) port on the PC. Dynamic C
uses a COM port to communicate with the target
system. The default selection is COM1, but you may
select a different COM port when you install or run
Dynamic C.
Connect the 10-pin connector of the programming
cable and adapter board to header J2 on the RCM3720
as shown in Figure 3. The adapter board converts the
PC voltage to the voltage on the RCM3720. Orient the
programming cable and adapter board as shown in
Figure 3 so that the colored edge of the programming
cable lines up with the dot on the adapter board and pin
1 on the RCM3720.
Connect the other end of the programming cable to a
COM port on your PC.
NOTE: Some PCs now come equipped only with a USB port. It may be possible to use an RS-232/USB converter
(Part No. 540-0070) with the programming cable supplied with this Application Kit. Note that not all RS-232/
USB converters work with Dynamic C.
Figure 2. Install the RCM3720 Module on
the Prototyping Board
+5V
VBAT
PD5
/IORD
PG6
PE0
PE4
PE7
PC2
PB3
PB0
PF1
PA1
PA3
PA5
PA7
PC0
PF6
PF4
PB5
GND
GND
/RES
PD4
/IOWR
PG7
PE1
PE5
PC3/PG3
PC1/PG2
PF7
PF5
PB7
PB4
PB2
PF0
PA0
PA2
PA4
PA6
GND
GND
/RES
PD4
/IOWR
PG7
PE1
PE5
PC3/PG3
PC1/PG2
PF1
PF5
PB7
PB4
PB2
PF0
PA0
PA2
PA4
PA6
+5V
VBAT
PD5
/IORD
PG6
PE0
PE4
PE7
PC2
PC0
PF6
PF4
PB5
PB3
PB0
PF1
PA1
PA3
PA5
PA7
J4
PF4
PB7
PF6
PF7
SW1
SW2
DS1
DS2
J3
J1
J6
U2
C7
C2
C9
D1
C1
C14
U3
C11
C12
C13 C10
R6
J2
BT1
RCM3720 PROTOTYPING BOARD
CX1
CX2
RX7
RX8
RX9
RX10
RX11
RX12
RX13
RX14
RX15
RX16
RX5
CX14
CX13
RX6
UX9
CX12
CX10
CX5
CX3
CX6
UX7
CX4
RX1
CX9
RX2
UX8
RX4
CX11
RX3
UX3
UX2
UX1
CX8
CX7
J5
+5V
GND
PF7
R3
D2
R2
U1
C8
C5
C4
C6
C3
R4
R1
S3
PF4
R5
PB7
S2
S1
RESET
POWER
PF6
DS2
DS1
DS3
1
3
4
2
1
3
2
4
1
2
4
3
Standoffs inserted
in mounting holes
R24
R2
C18
C34
RP1
RP2
R18
R36
C35
C19
C26
C27
C28
R15
R16
C36
C39
R13
U1
C25
JP1
C7
JP3
J2
C33
C32
C30
C31
C15
C17
C20
C38
C41
U4
R6
R11
C37
R4 R5
U5
C29
JP2
Y1
C40
C10
Q1
R7
C49
L2
L1
C14
C12
C22
U8
C23
Y3
C57
R31
C58
R29
DS2
R32
R30
DS1
J3
R34
C16
R28
T1
C24
C21
D1
U6
C53
R26
U3
R33
C8
U11
L4
L3
C54 C55
L6
R27
Align shaded
corners
RCM3720
J5
Figure 3. Connect Programming Cable
and Power Supply
+5V
VBAT
PD5
/IORD
PG6
PE0
PE4
PE7
PC2
PB3
PB0
PF1
PA1
PA3
PA5
PA7
PC0
PF6
PF4
PB5
GND
GND
/RES
PD4
/IOWR
PG7
PE1
PE5
PC3/PG3
PC1/PG2
PF7
PF5
PB7
PB4
PB2
PF0
PA0
PA2
PA4
PA6
GND
GND
/RES
PD4
/IOWR
PG7
PE1
PE5
PC3/PG3
PC1/PG2
PF1
PF5
PB7
PB4
PB2
PF0
PA0
PA2
PA4
PA6
+5V
VBAT
PD5
/IORD
PG6
PE0
PE4
PE7
PC2
PC0
PF6
PF4
PB5
PB3
PB0
PF1
PA1
PA3
PA5
PA7
J4
PF4
PB7
PF6
PF7
SW1
SW2
DS1
DS2
J3
J1
J6
U2
C7
C2
C9
D1
C1
C14
U3
C11
C12
C13 C10
R6
J2
BT1
RCM3720 PROTOTYPING BOARD
CX1
CX2
RX7
RX8
RX9
RX10
RX11
RX12
RX13
RX14
RX15
RX16
RX5
CX14
CX13
RX6
UX9
CX12
CX10
CX5
CX3
CX6
UX7
CX4
RX1
CX9
RX2
UX8
RX4
CX11
RX3
UX3
UX2
UX1
CX8
CX7
J5
+5V
GND
PF7
R3
D2
R2
U1
C8
C5
C4
C6
C3
R4
R1
S3
PF4
R5
PB7
S2
S1
RESET
POWER
PF6
DS2
DS1
DS3
1
3
4
2
1
3
2
4
1
2
4
3
3-pin
Power Connector
AC Adapter
Reset Switch
RS-232
Header
R24
R2
C18
C34
RP1
RP2
R18
R36
C35
C19
C26
C27
C28
R15
R16
C36
C39
R13
U1
C25
JP1
C7
JP3
J2
C33
C32
C30
C31
C15
C17
C20
C38
C41
U4
R6
R11
C37
R4 R5
U5
C29
JP2
Y1
C40
C10
Q1
R7
C49
L2
L1
C14
C12
C22
U8
C23
Y3
C57
R31
C58
R29
DS2
R32
R30
DS1
J3
R34
C16
R28
T1
C24
C21
D1
U6
C53
R26
U3
R33
C8
U11
L4
L3
C54 C55
L6
R27
RCM3720 Adapter
Board is used
to connect
programming cable
to RCM3720 module
J2
Colored
edge
To
PC COM port
Programming
Cable
Line up colored edge
with dot
RF Interface Module Connections
Set up all three RF Interface modules as
explained in these instructions.
1. Snap in four standoffs to the four holes at the
corners on the bottom side of the RF Inter-
face module.
2. Install the XBee™ RF modem into the
inside-facing sockets of header sockets J1
and J2 on the RF Interface module. Press the
XBee™ modem’s pins firmly into the RF
Interface module header sockets.
3. Place 3 AAA batteries in a battery holder,
then connect the red wire from the battery
holder to the + terminal of screw terminal
header J3, and connect the black wire from
the battery holder to the – terminal of screw
terminal header J3.
If the battery holder has an on/off switch on
the opposite side, make sure the switch is in
the ON position.
You may use your own power supply with
an output of 3.5–6.0 V DC.
4. Install 5 jumpers on header J5 for the DCE
configuration shown in Figure 1.
5. Use the same programming cable used to connect the RCM3720 to connect the RF Interface module to your PC
to download the firmware.
Connect the 10-pin connector of the programming cable (the RCM3720 adapter board must be removed) to
header J6 on the RF Interface module. Line up the colored edge of the programming cable with pin 1 of header
J6 as shown. The DB9 connector end of the programming cable is attached to a COM (serial) port on the PC.
It is recommended that you assign a unique “name” to each RF Interface module, and place a sticker on the module
to identify it. You will have one “coordinator” device and two “children.” The “coordinator” RF Interface module
will be connected to the RS-232 header on the Prototyping Board, and the “children” can be up to 100 ft (30 m) away.
Install the XBee™ RF Modem Firmware
1. Locate and double-click Setup_x-ctu_5013.exe in the Dynamic C DCRabbit…\xbee firmware
directory to install the X-CTU application that you will use to download the firmware.
2. Start X-CTU from the desktop icon and set the “PC Settings” tab to 9600 baud, HARDWARE flow control,
8 data bits, parity NONE, 1 stop bit.
3. Under the “Modem Configuration” tab click the “Download new versions…” button, select “File,” and browse
the Dynamic C DCRabbit…\xbee firmware directory to select the ZIP file corresponding to your network.
There are two firmware options, depending on whether you will be using a peer-to-peer (802.15.4, NonBeacon)
network or a mesh (ZigBee™) network (XBee_1yyy.zip for a peer-to-peer network, or XBee_8yyy.zip
for a mesh network, where yyy specifies the version number).
4. Select the ZIP file, click “Open,” “OK,” then “Done.”
You are now ready to load the three XBee™ RF modems with the new firmware. Repeat the remaining steps for
each of the three RF Interface modules with their XBee™ RF modems installed and the programming cable
connected to header J6 of the RF Interface modules. Remember to set the jumpers on header J5 for the DCE
configuration shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. RF Interface Module Connections
J1
1
J3
J2
DS1
R4
DS2
R5
R6
1
S1
R10
1
S2
RS232
Conn
RS232
Enable
19
20
Enable
RS232
R7
R8
R1
R2
C4
R3
C1
C2
U1
C3
RF MODULE
6 V
MAX
GND
2
+V
DS3
PWR
Serial Conn
J4
R9
D1
R11
C8
C5
C11
C6
C10
J5
DCE
C9
C7
DTE
J6
U2
2
DCE
DTE
DCE DTE
J5
DCE
PC connects
to RF Module
DCE DTE
J5
DTE
Rabbit
connects
to RF Module
J1 J2
XBee
Cover slides
out
Battery Holder
(3 AAA batteries)
On/Off Switch
option
on other side
Standoffs inserted
in mounting holes
J6
To
PC COM port
1. Under the “Modem Configuration” tab choose “XB24” from the “Modem” pull-down menu.
2. Choose “XBEE 802.15.4” or the “COORDINATOR”/”ROUTER” from the “Function Set” pull-down menu.
3. Choose “1yyy” or “8yyy” from the “Version” pull-down menu (“1yyy” or “8yyy” matches the version number
in the file name). The “8yyy” versions have options depending on whether you are configuring the coordinator
or a router.
4. Check the “Always update firmware” box.
5. Click “Write” to load the XBee™ RF modem with the new firmware.
RCM3720 Module Connections
To facilitate handling the Prototyping Board, snap in the four
standoffs to the four holes at the corners on the bottom side of the
Prototyping Board before continuing with the remaining steps.
Attach Module to Prototyping Board
Turn the RCM3720 module so that the Ethernet jack is on the left as
shown in Figure 2 below. Insert the module’s J1 header into the J5
socket on the Prototyping Board. The shaded corner notch at the bot-
tom right corner of the RCM3720 module should face the same direc-
tion as the corresponding notch below it on the Prototyping Board.
NOTE: It is important that you line up the pins on header J1
of the RCM3720 module exactly with the corresponding
pins of the J5 socket on the Prototyping Board. The
header pins may become bent or damaged if the pin align-
ment is offset, and the module will not work. Permanent
electrical damage to the module may also result if a mis-
aligned module is powered up.
Press the module’s pins firmly into the Prototyping Board socket.
Connect Programming Cable
The programming cable with the RCM3720 adapter
board connects the RCM3720 to the PC running
Dynamic C to download programs and to monitor the
RCM3720 module during debugging.
Attach the DB9 connector end of the programming
cable to a COM (serial) port on the PC. Dynamic C
uses a COM port to communicate with the target
system. The default selection is COM1, but you may
select a different COM port when you install or run
Dynamic C.
Connect the 10-pin connector of the programming
cable and adapter board to header J2 on the RCM3720
as shown in Figure 3. The adapter board converts the
PC voltage to the voltage on the RCM3720. Orient the
programming cable and adapter board as shown in
Figure 3 so that the colored edge of the programming
cable lines up with the dot on the adapter board and pin
1 on the RCM3720.
Connect the other end of the programming cable to a
COM port on your PC.
NOTE: Some PCs now come equipped only with a USB port. It may be possible to use an RS-232/USB converter
(Part No. 540-0070) with the programming cable supplied with this Application Kit. Note that not all RS-232/
USB converters work with Dynamic C.
Figure 2. Install the RCM3720 Module on
the Prototyping Board
+5V
VBAT
PD5
/IORD
PG6
PE0
PE4
PE7
PC2
PB3
PB0
PF1
PA1
PA3
PA5
PA7
PC0
PF6
PF4
PB5
GND
GND
/RES
PD4
/IOWR
PG7
PE1
PE5
PC3/PG3
PC1/PG2
PF7
PF5
PB7
PB4
PB2
PF0
PA0
PA2
PA4
PA6
GND
GND
/RES
PD4
/IOWR
PG7
PE1
PE5
PC3/PG3
PC1/PG2
PF1
PF5
PB7
PB4
PB2
PF0
PA0
PA2
PA4
PA6
+5V
VBAT
PD5
/IORD
PG6
PE0
PE4
PE7
PC2
PC0
PF6
PF4
PB5
PB3
PB0
PF1
PA1
PA3
PA5
PA7
J4
PF4
PB7
PF6
PF7
SW1
SW2
DS1
DS2
J3
J1
J6
U2
C7
C2
C9
D1
C1
C14
U3
C11
C12
C13 C10
R6
J2
BT1
RCM3720 PROTOTYPING BOARD
CX1
CX2
RX7
RX8
RX9
RX10
RX11
RX12
RX13
RX14
RX15
RX16
RX5
CX14
CX13
RX6
UX9
CX12
CX10
CX5
CX3
CX6
UX7
CX4
RX1
CX9
RX2
UX8
RX4
CX11
RX3
UX3
UX2
UX1
CX8
CX7
J5
+5V
GND
PF7
R3
D2
R2
U1
C8
C5
C4
C6
C3
R4
R1
S3
PF4
R5
PB7
S2
S1
RESET
POWER
PF6
DS2
DS1
DS3
1
3
4
2
1
3
2
4
1
2
4
3
Standoffs inserted
in mounting holes
R24
R2
C18
C34
RP1
RP2
R18
R36
C35
C19
C26
C27
C28
R15
R16
C36
C39
R13
U1
C25
JP1
C7
JP3
J2
C33
C32
C30
C31
C15
C17
C20
C38
C41
U4
R6
R11
C37
R4 R5
U5
C29
JP2
Y1
C40
C10
Q1
R7
C49
L2
L1
C14
C12
C22
U8
C23
Y3
C57
R31
C58
R29
DS2
R32
R30
DS1
J3
R34
C16
R28
T1
C24
C21
D1
U6
C53
R26
U3
R33
C8
U11
L4
L3
C54 C55
L6
R27
Align shaded
corners
RCM3720
J5
Figure 3. Connect Programming Cable
and Power Supply
+5V
VBAT
PD5
/IORD
PG6
PE0
PE4
PE7
PC2
PB3
PB0
PF1
PA1
PA3
PA5
PA7
PC0
PF6
PF4
PB5
GND
GND
/RES
PD4
/IOWR
PG7
PE1
PE5
PC3/PG3
PC1/PG2
PF7
PF5
PB7
PB4
PB2
PF0
PA0
PA2
PA4
PA6
GND
GND
/RES
PD4
/IOWR
PG7
PE1
PE5
PC3/PG3
PC1/PG2
PF1
PF5
PB7
PB4
PB2
PF0
PA0
PA2
PA4
PA6
+5V
VBAT
PD5
/IORD
PG6
PE0
PE4
PE7
PC2
PC0
PF6
PF4
PB5
PB3
PB0
PF1
PA1
PA3
PA5
PA7
J4
PF4
PB7
PF6
PF7
SW1
SW2
DS1
DS2
J3
J1
J6
U2
C7
C2
C9
D1
C1
C14
U3
C11
C12
C13 C10
R6
J2
BT1
RCM3720 PROTOTYPING BOARD
CX1
CX2
RX7
RX8
RX9
RX10
RX11
RX12
RX13
RX14
RX15
RX16
RX5
CX14
CX13
RX6
UX9
CX12
CX10
CX5
CX3
CX6
UX7
CX4
RX1
CX9
RX2
UX8
RX4
CX11
RX3
UX3
UX2
UX1
CX8
CX7
J5
+5V
GND
PF7
R3
D2
R2
U1
C8
C5
C4
C6
C3
R4
R1
S3
PF4
R5
PB7
S2
S1
RESET
POWER
PF6
DS2
DS1
DS3
1
3
4
2
1
3
2
4
1
2
4
3
3-pin
Power Connector
AC Adapter
Reset Switch
RS-232
Header
R24
R2
C18
C34
RP1
RP2
R18
R36
C35
C19
C26
C27
C28
R15
R16
C36
C39
R13
U1
C25
JP1
C7
JP3
J2
C33
C32
C30
C31
C15
C17
C20
C38
C41
U4
R6
R11
C37
R4 R5
U5
C29
JP2
Y1
C40
C10
Q1
R7
C49
L2
L1
C14
C12
C22
U8
C23
Y3
C57
R31
C58
R29
DS2
R32
R30
DS1
J3
R34
C16
R28
T1
C24
C21
D1
U6
C53
R26
U3
R33
C8
U11
L4
L3
C54 C55
L6
R27
RCM3720 Adapter
Board is used
to connect
programming cable
to RCM3720 module
J2
Colored
edge
To
PC COM port
Programming
Cable
Line up colored edge
with dot
Rabbit and Dynamic C are registered trademarks of Rabbit Semiconductor Inc.
020–0115 • 060915–A
ZigBee™ 802.15.4 Application Kit
Application Kit Contents
• 2 CD-ROMs — Dynamic C
®
with complete product documentation on disk, and supplemental CD
with sample programs and information related to ZigBee™ 802.15.4 Application Kit.
• RCM3720 module.
• RCM3720 Prototyping Board.
• 3 Maxstream XBee™ RF modems.
• 3 RF Interface modules for use with XBee™ RF modems.
• AC adapter, 12 V DC, 1 A, for use with RCM3720 module and Prototyping Board. If you are using
your own power supply, it should deliver a DC output of 7.5–15 V.
• Programming cable with 10-pin header and DB9 connections, and level-matching adapter.
• 2 10-pin to 10-pin IDC header serial cables, one with 0.1" pitch, one with 1.27 mm pitch.
• 4 standoffs for RCM 3720 Prototyping Board and 12 standoffs for RF Interface modules.
• Bag containing accessory parts, 9 AAA batteries, 3 battery holders.
• Getting Started instructions.
• Rabbit 3000 Processor Easy Reference poster.
• Registration card.
Connect Power
When all other connections have been made, you can connect power to the Prototyping Board. Connect the
wall transformer to 3-pin header J1 on the Prototyping Board as shown in Figure 3.
The connector may
be attached either way as long as it is not offset to one side
—the center pin of J1 is always connected
to the positive terminal, and either edge pin is negative
.
Plug in the wall transformer. The power LED beside the RESET button on the Prototyping Board should
light up. The RCM3720 and the Prototyping Board are now ready to be used.
NOTE: The RESET button is provided on the Prototyping Board to allow a hardware reset with-
out disconnecting power.
Alternate Power-Supply Connections
The 3-pin connector allows you to connect your own power supply—connect the center pin to the positive
terminal, and connect either edge pin to the negative terminal. The power supply should deliver at least 200 mA
at 7.5 V–15 V DC.
Dynamic C—RCM3720 Module
Once the RCM3720 is connected as described in the preceding pages, start Dynamic C by double-clicking
on the Dynamic C icon or by double-clicking on dcrab_XXXX.exe in the Dynamic C root directory,
where XXXX are version-specific characters. Dynamic C uses the serial port specified during installation.
If you are using a USB port to connect your computer to the RCM3720, choose Options > Project
Options and select “Use USB to Serial Converter.”
Run a Sample Program
Use the File menu to open the sample program PONG.C, which is in the Dynamic C SAMPLES folder.
Press function key F9 to compile and run the program. The STDIO window will open on your PC and will
display a small square bouncing around in a box. Running this sample program successfully demonstrates
that the RCM3720 module is connected correctly
Set Up RF Interface Modules and Prototyping Board
Use a 10-pin to 10-pin IDC serial cable with a 0.1" pitch to connect header J6 of the “coordinator” RF
Interface module to header J3, the RS-232 header on the RCM3720 Prototyping Board. Line up the red
colored edge with pin 1. Place the “child” RF Interface modules up to 100 ft (30 m) away.
Where Do I Go From Here?
You are now ready to go on to other sample programs and to develop your own applications. Applica-
tion Note AN413, ZigBee™/802.15.4 Application Kit, takes you through loading and using the
sample programs included with the supplemental CD, and describes Rabbit Semiconductor’s software
drivers.
The RCM3700 User's Manual provides complete hardware reference information and
describes the software function calls for the RCM3720 and the Prototyping Board. The supplemental
CD contains additional information about the XBee™ RF modems and their use and specifications.
Troubleshooting
• Use the Dynamic C Help menu to get further assistance with Dynamic C.
• Check the Rabbit Semiconductor Technical Bulletin Board at www.rabbit.com/support/bb/.
• Use the Technical Support e-mail form at www.rabbit.com/support/.
NOTE: If you purchased your ZigBee™/802.15.4 Application Kit through a distributor or through
a Rabbit Semiconductor partner, contact the distributor or partner first for technical support.
Installing Dynamic C
®
Insert the Dynamic C CD from the Application Kit in your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
If the installation does not auto-start, run the
setup.exe program in the root
directory of the Dynamic C CD.
Install the software from the supplemental CD
after you install Dynamic C.
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Digi ZigBee Application Kit Quick start guide

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Digi ZigBee Application Kit

Includes: RCM3720 module, RCM3720 Prototyping Board, 3 Maxstream XBee™ RF modems, 3 RF Interface modules for use with XBee™ RF modems, AC adapter, programming cable with 10-pin header and DB9 connections, and level-matching adapter board.

You've just purchased the Digi ZigBee Application Kit, a great tool for learning about and developing ZigBee applications. This kit includes everything you need to get started, including a RCM3720 module, a RCM3720 Prototyping Board, three Maxstream XBee™ RF modems, three RF Interface modules for use with XBee™ RF modems, an AC adapter, a programming cable with 10-pin header and DB9 connections, and a level-matching adapter board.

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