Low-Power RF ZigBee® Software & IEEE 802.15.4

Z-stack for CCE and other questions

Stanimir Serbezov — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:36:35 GMT

Hello,

I read some post here about the software support from TI. Many people complain that most of the libraries and sample projects are built for IAR. I share this opinion too. Recently I was on a MCU Day seminar and there the people from TI misleaded me that all I need is a single debugger/programmer and signle IDE/Compiler for all of the TI's products. Well as soon as I checked in detail the things in the web site I realized that the truth is completely different.

Will there be Z-stack for CCE?

When CCE MCU edition will suport Stellaris MCUs?

Will there be a new CCE version until the end of the year?

Are there plans to standardize your debug/program interface in all of your MCUs(MSP, CC, Stellaris and etc.) to use single programmer/debuger?

Best Regards

Stanimir

Zigbee Web Demo using CC2530, www.tizigbeedemo.com

"Double 0" — Fri, 01 May 2009 09:29:30 GMT

Hi All,

I'm pleased to announce that we have a online zigbee demo available for your viewing pleasure at www.tizigbeedemo.com using CC2530 devices and our Z-stack 2.2.0 Zigbee Pro stack! For best viewing experience use Mozilla Firefox.

The demo is capable of supporting other devices as well as noted by the legend in the corner of the webpage.

You can also follow it on twitter and leave your comments there! http://www.twitter.com/tizigbeedemo

Cheers,

-Z

eZ430-RF2480 sensor monitor example

Googs — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:13:15 GMT

Hello,

I'm a noob and have a question. I recently purchased a eZ430-RF2480 for a project. I downloaded IAR and the source for the sensor monitor app. My goal is to read two analog ports and send the data to the pc as text, (ascii for hyperterminal) and not hexidecimal data. I first would like to tackle the data translation. Where and how do I convert the hexidecimal data to text data??? Also can the analog inputs be set up to read differential voltages??

Thanks

Using the ADC in the CC2530

Danny — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:53:02 GMT

I am using the CC2530 to transmit wireless signals for monitoring, so I need to access the internal ADC and transmit the data from the ADC to another CC2530 chip. Is there any sample code for using the ADC and transmitting/receiving this data through the ZigBee protocol? I came accross an ADC.c file and it's header file, but I was not able to compile it because of undefined variables in the code.

Using CC2480 on Intel Pentium Processor instead of MSP430

Zig Bee — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:45:53 GMT

Hi,

Background:

I have a CC2480 on a proprietary card (which contains many other modules too) .

CC2480 on this card is directly interfaced to a intel pentium machine (Windows XP), over UART (SPI is not used).

I need to write an application to perform a basic zigbee data transfer between two such cards (connected on two different intel machines having XP or Linux).

Questions:

1. I think I need to port the HAL , Simple API & RPC source code for MSP430-C2480 dev kit, into Intel platform (XP & Linux) .

Is any code readily available? Any other easy method to do is faster?

2. What are the issues (any unexpected !) you forsee in doing such porting?

Thanks

CC2430BB IAR compiler Preprocessor Options

adireddy — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:05:14 GMT

Hi all,

Examples shipped with ZStack-1.4.3-1.2.1 for CC2430/1 do not contain configuration for CC2430BB target in the IAR workbench.

Could some one tell me what would be Preprocessor options: (Options->C/C++Compiler->Preprocessor)

Addition include directories
Defined symbols

Thanks in Advance!!!!

Regards

Adi

Location demo recompile problem

Victor Librado — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:57:27 GMT

Hi all,

I am testing CC2431DK. I am trying to recompile the source demo in zstack1.4.3 for Location and flash in boards the Coordinator (usb dongle on smartRF04EB), Router node (on SOC_BB) and Blind Node (on SOC_BB).

For recompiling using IAR 8051 demo version 7.30b.

Recompiling 3 demos it is ok (following app note Z-Stack User's Guide - CC2431DB (F8W-2006-0025).

Compiled code is download to CC243x chips via IAR debug tool or SmartFlash Programmer (generating hex files). Flash is all erased, then IEEE address reprogrammed.

Then I want to test the new zigbee solution with Location Engine demo PC application.

I get the dongle via serial port registered, but no news about router nodes or blind nodes. They dont appear in their tabs.

Anything I am missing? (compile option or any?).

Best regards.

Victor

Error when compiling Z-Stack sample code

Kevin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:10:28 GMT

Hi there,

I just downloaded the Z-Stack sample and tried to compile it, but when I compiled it, I got a warning and an error.

Warning[w2]: Symbol_NR_OF_BANKS is redefined in command-line

Fatal Error[e163]: The command line symbol "_EXTENDED_STACK_END" in -Z(XDATA)EXT_STACK+_EXTENDED_STACK_SIZE=_EXTENDED_STACK_START-_EXTENDED_STACK_STACK_END is not defined

Does anyone know what the messages indicate? Please help me. By the way, I am using CC2430EM and the IAR version is 7.51A. Thank you

Help with SerialApp

Kevin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:41:21 GMT

Hi there,

I have just got a CC2430 development kit, and I am using it with a Stellaris MCU. To connect the CC2430EM (via SmartRF04EB) to the Stellaris MCU, I am thinking about using UART. However, I am confused by the complicated sample code, SerialApp. Can someone please help me. First, I find that the USART 0 control and status, U0CSR, is 0x80, which is set to UART mode in hal_uart.c. Nevertheless, I also find some document that says SerialApp deomostrates the use of SPI, so I am confused. Also, when I try to understand this application by tracing codes, I get lost, so I was hoping someone could please briefly explain the structure of this application. I would really appreciate it. Finally, if I want to start my own application codes, where do I start? Thank you in advance

Regards,

Kevin

cc2430/31 with z-stack. Where to download older version?

Michael Kreikenbaum — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:46:08 GMT

Hi to all,

the cc2430/31 chips at our location have chver 0x01.

When running the code of SampleApp in Z-Stack 1.4.3-1.2.1, it tests for the chip version and goes into an error loop.

Where can you download an older version of Z-Stack?

(I tried the website and some googling, but did not find anything.)

Thanks for any pointers. Or an email with the code.

Michael

CC2430DK Power Saving

Jon — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:15:40 GMT

Hi there!

We are currently working with the Z-stack 1.4.3 for CC2430DK. Our main objective is to lower down the power consumption of the CC2430 end device. Firstly, we'd like to know what is the proper way to measure the power consumption of the CC2430 End-device. There are a few questions we would like to ask too.

1) How do we switch on and off the radio from the application depending on the data packet we have to send?

2) How do we set the timer so that the end device could enter into the sleep modes when it is not polling?

Thanks in advance.

Jon.

How to get started with CC2530, Home Automation, ...

Amit Kumar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:26:14 GMT

I am new to embedded systems, but I am very much interested in developing Zigbee application for Home & Building Automation and other stuffs. As per TI site, CC2350 is the new SoC being offered by TI, my question may seem silly to you but I am novice to this domain, please bear with me :)

CC2530 - this a RF transceiver with Z-stack embedded on it. I can develop Zigbee application using IDE provided by IAR or GCC, load it on CC2530 and I can start using this as a fully functional wireless network node, am I right?

I have just above mentioned requirements that I need a RF transceiver/SoC embedded with Z-Stack, on which I can load my own applications and this should be functional as a node in the wireless network. Could you suggest me the best possible solution from TI keeping in consideration my requirements.

Thanks in advance.

-Amit

Extra EZ430-RF2480 target boards available ?

jespern — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:58:19 GMT

Hello,

I have been experimenting with the ZACCEL kit and would like to get more target boards than the 3 available in the kit.

Does anybody know if extra EZ430-RF2480 target boards are available separately (instead of buying extra ZACCEL kits) ?

Regards

Sending large packets with Z-Stack 1.4.3 and CC2430

Albers — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:13:21 GMT

I would like to know what is the maximum packet size for an application in Z-stack 1.4.3 (I'm using CC2430). I know ZigBee 2007 has fragmentation. Unfortunately, CC2430 doesn't support it and i'm using ZigBee 2006.

For example, if I want send packets of 300 bytes, what could I do?

Greetings

Continuous transmission using TXMODE: "TXFIFO looping ignore underflow in TXFIFO and read cyclic, infinite"

Moulee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:06:14 GMT

Dear all,

I am trying to use CC2530 to transmit the frames continuously using TXMODE as TX FIFO looping in FRMCTRL0 register. The regsiter is written with FRMCTRL0 |= 0x02; in order to enable continuous transmission.

After writing to this register, when TXFIFO is loaded with values of a BCN request frame, it is observed that no frame is transmitted over the air. This is confirmed by using a Zigbee packet sniffer.

However, when the FRMCTRL0 register ic cleared with BIT1, atleast some junk frame is being transmitted OTA. Any suggestions/inputs on how to use the TX continuous looping mode? Any filter mechanism needs to be enabled/disabled?

I request your support in solving this issue.

Thanks,

Moulee

SampleApp Z-Stack 2.2.0 for CC2531 ?

Vostock — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:22:06 GMT

Hi,

I'm looking for an example using Z-Stack 2.2.0 on CC2531 chip/EMK.

I found the swrc088 package with rf_modem and simple_hid examples, but nothing using Z-Stack.

Have I missed something ?

Regards.

David.

Cloning Coordinator?

Franz Gustav Niederheitmann — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:12:23 GMT

Hi,

i was using z-stack 2.2.0 (zigbee pro) with NV_RESTORE to have 2 (or more) coordinators in the same network (panid) to use them as an backup for the first coordinator,but now i was trying to do it with the new z-stack (2.2.2), and it is not working. WIth the old stack, using the genericapp, when i reset the coordinator, it start with the "Zigbee Coordinator PANID 1234" and jumps the IEEE part. Now it doesnt jump the IEEE, and it increment 1 the panid. (1235).

i tested with both dk kits, cc2520+msp430F2618 and with EXP5438, and with both of them it doesn't work.

does anyone knows how to clone a coordinator with the new z-stack?

we are going to use the coordinators to manage the network using a pc, and if some coordinator goes down, we dont want to restart all the networ, because we will have a huge one.

thanks,

Franz

cc2480 conrolled by 8051

Alon — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:53:06 GMT

Hi to all
My purpose is to create zigbee network with the module cc2480 controlled by 8051.
I have the product eZ430-RFZACC06 with the nice application that shows the zigbee network.
I took one chip disconnect the msp430 controller and connected the 8051 to cc2480 with Uart connection.

I want to write code for the 8051 that handle the cc2480 to join the network as cordinator. And use the other chips from eZ430-RFZACC06 sending data (temp and voltage) to the coordinator.
I succseed to send commands to the cc2480 and recive answers like SYS_VERSION command.
Acording to the SimpleApi documantation to strat zigbee network I need to use the command ZB_APP_REGISTER_REQUEST.
The command require parameter calld AppProfileID – 2 bytes – Specifies the profile id of the application. This should be set to same value to all devices in the network.
My question: To join the network of the existing eZ430-RFZACC06 product I need to know the AppProfileID. How can I figure this out?

Regards,
Alon

In zigbee 2006 Z-Stack 1.4.3.1.2.1,how to make the watch dog work

xi gao — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:42:29 GMT

In zigbee 2006 Z-Stack 1.4.3.1.2.1,In blindnode project,when it is working in POWERSAVING(PM2),how to make the watch dog work,and where to modify the code? thanks!

Coordinator is receiving Messages from ENd device with out asociating

1393687 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:29:37 GMT

Hi friends,

I used sample application for developing my ZigBee Application. i was given different profile ID's for coordinator and End Device. I was expected that both devices won't communicate but coordinator was receiving OTA packets from End device. Doe's anybody have idea let me know?

Thanks and Regards,

Losing messages from coordinator to endDevice.

Francesco — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:59:56 GMT

Good afternoon, everyone.

I am working with a network CC2430 zigbee sending broadcast messages, using z-stack. Each message I sent by the coordinator, two are found in Sniffer. The first address is 0x0000 (coordinator) to 0xFFFF (broadcast), and the second address 0x0000 (coordinator) to 0x796F (endDevice).

This second message is received correctly. However, when the number of messages increases a little, the coordinator sends only broadcast (0x0000 to 0xFFFF), not sending to the end device (0x0000 to 0x796F).

I can not get the device to receive broadcast messages, and I can not understand why the coordinator does not send some messages.
What can I do?

Thank you for your attention and help of all.
Thank you.

Francesco

Coordinator receiving the OTA messages from ENd Device without Association

1393687 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:36:43 GMT

Hi friends,

i am using sample APP for my ZIgBee application. I gave different PAN ID's for Coordinator and End Device so they are not associating. the problam is Coordinaor is receiving the messages from end Device. Any body have idea is it expected behaviour let me know.

Regards,

How to change uart0 from Alt.1 to Alt.2 in the location application?

jeffndu — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:45:24 GMT

I am now using ZStack-1.4.2, and My pcb board is designed in accordance with Datasheet cc2430.But my uart is connected on P1 different form TI's Board,So when I download the program to the chip,and connect my board to the PC using the serial Cable.Then I run the Z-location software ,but it cann't work,The Z-location always display "Dongle:disconnected".
I have changed in Z-Stack as follow:

In file "hal_uart.c"

#define HAL_UART_0_PERCFG_BIT     0x01 // USART0 on P0, so clear this bit.
/*
#define HAL_UART_0_P0_RX_TX       0x0c // Peripheral I/O Select for Rx/Tx.
#define HAL_UART_0_P0_RTS         0x10 // Peripheral I/O Select for RTS.
#define HAL_UART_0_P0_CTS         0x20 // Peripheral I/O Select for CTS.
*/
// USART0 on P1, so set this bit.
#define HAL_UART_0_P1_RX_TX       0x30 // Peripheral I/O Select for Rx/Tx.
#define HAL_UART_0_P1_RTS         0x08 // Peripheral I/O Select for RTS.
#define HAL_UART_0_P1_CTS         0x04 // Peripheral I/O Select for CTS.

#define RX0_FLOW_ON ( P1 &= ~HAL_UART_0_P1_CTS )
#define RX0_FLOW_OFF ( P1 |= HAL_UART_0_P1_CTS )

void HalUARTInit( void )
{
.....
// Set UART0 I/O location to P1.
PERCFG |= HAL_UART_0_PERCFG_BIT;

/* Enable Tx and Rx on P1 */
P1SEL |= HAL_UART_0_P1_RX_TX;

/* Make sure ADC doesnt use this */
//ADCCFG &= ~HAL_UART_0_P0_RX_TX;
.....
}

uint8 HalUARTOpen( uint8 port, halUARTCfg_t *config )
{
.....
   if ( config->flowControl )
    {
      cfg->flag |= UART_CFG_FLW;
      U0UCR = UCR_FLOW | UCR_STOP;
      // Must rely on H/W for RTS (i.e. Tx stops when receiver negates CTS.)
      P1SEL |= HAL_UART_0_P1_RTS;
      // Cannot use H/W for CTS as DMA does not clear the Rx bytes properly.
      P1DIR |= HAL_UART_0_P1_CTS;
      RX0_FLOW_ON;
    }
.....
}

Can anyone help me?

Thanks a lot.

jeffndu

Programming MSP430F2274 with SmartRF Flash Programmer

Roldi — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:20:27 GMT

Hello everybody,

it tried to programm a MSP430 (from an eZ430-RF2480 - former ez430-RFZACC06) with the SmartRF Flash Programmer for the first time. Moreover I used gcc (mspgcc) for compiling and linking a c-coded program the first time, too. Before that I always used IDE's to do all the work at once. The program consists of a sourcefile (*.c), some standart header-files like stdio.h and stdlib.h and the controller specific header-files.

The programmingtool finds the right controller and the connection but when I try to programm the controller with the created .hex-file the programmer shows the error-message "Could not determine file type". The compiler doesn´t show an error on compiling and linking the file.

My questions now are:

What would cause such an error message?

Are there any special parameters that i should set for compiling the source by calling mspgcc (at the moment i only tell him the source file with the main function and the hex-file to create (object))?

could anyone may help me please

Roldi

Difference between IEEE802.15.4 and non-IEEE802.15.4 packets?

Vinoth Kumar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:38:34 GMT

Hi,

What is the difference between the IEEE802.15.4 and non-IEEE802.15.4 packet?

I could see a check box named "IEEE 802.15.4 Compliant" in the RFStudio for transmitting the packets in Hex or Text. The difference is in preamble or CRC or anything other than these two?