MBUS-CCT - Radiocrafts AS
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1. 2 CONNECTING TO THE MODULE a dU gan PurFEEE 3 TERMINAL 4 u 4E c Ice aa E ea a aa a 5 CONFIGURATION MODE eeoa a 6 CHANGING MODULE 1 7 GONFIGUBATION FILES cR Ies 8 9 RSSI READING 9 5 0 10 DOCUMENT REVISION EFE Ra E Re FRE CEREEERDESRS Rau UR 13 DISCLAIMER E 13 jig siue 13 EIFE SUPPORT POLICY a e 13 EIN en tus UE SEE e 13 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 1 of 13 hadiocrafts somons _ 5 Installation Guide MBUS CCT Configuration and Communication Tool is a part of Radiocrafts RCTools MBUS PC suite tailored for us2. 5 MBUS CCT MBUS CCT step by step guide This informs how to reconfigure the RC170xHP MPC1 module Over The Air using a RC170xHP MBUSA DB connected to a PC running the MBUS CCT 1 30 PC application PPR RB EES SS SLES CRE EE CBee HF Connection RC170xHP MBUSA DB RC170xHP MPC1 Step by step guide 1 Ensure MBUS CCT is rev 1 30 B7 or greater 2 Ensure RC170xHP MPC1 is rev OB50 Release2 or greater 3 Change RC170xHP MBUSA default parameter to MBUS MODE 17 0x11 and UART BUAD RATE 11 OxOB 4 Reset RC170xHP MBUSA and reconnect to board at UART Baud Rate 230400 File Options About 230400 COMIS 5 Enter configuration mode in MBUS CCT by clicking the configuration mode button and wait 2 seconds 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 10 of 13 seas MBUS CCT 6 7 8 9 Enable configuration in MBUS CCT in the checkbox OTA UM Click Left arrow to read from A pop up window will show up and waiting for you to push CONFIG low on remote MPC1 module Hex guration of a MPC module selction Waiting for over the air configuratia press CONFIG button on remote MPC module to continue Push CONFIG low on remote MPC1 module The Non Volatile Configuration memory table in the MBUS CCT will be filled with remote MPC1
3. 5 _ MBUS CCT MBUS CCT Configuration and Communication Tool User Manual tJ COM7 MBUS CCT Configuration and Communication Tool v1 11 File Options About conec QU MODEL RC1180 MBUS2 PARDWARE 1 00 FIRMWARE 2 00 Non Volatile Configuration Memory Address Name factory setting dec hex Channel 1 x01 Power 5 x05 MBUS Mode 2 0x02 Sleep Mode 0 x00 RSSI Mode 0 0 lt 00 Preamble length 0 x00 Network role 0 Qx00 Mield MAN ID1 12 Ox0C M Field 102 174 xAE Agield ID1 18 0c12 hs 102 ID2 52 0x34 52 Afield 103 86 056 86 056 Afield 104 120 x78 1120 Test Modes amp RSSI Volatile Configuration Memory Test Mode 1 TX carrier m 1 CHANNEL 5 OUTPUT POWER e 1 nen 6 C FIELD LOCK RSSI MBUS Ratiocratts SEND REPEATEDLY SEND ONCE gt Table of Contents TABLE OP CONTENTI a ene 1 INSTAELATION GUIDE ERE dens 2 THNG reser rere 2 INTRODOCTION
4. MBUS Mode Figure 12 Configuration mode In configuration mode there is easy access to all of the modules configuration parameters First thing to do after entering communication mode is to read the configuration from the module by pressing the left arrow in the Non Volatile Configuration Memory section 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 6 of 13 5 MBUS CCT 6 Figure 13 Loading and sending configuration When the configuration is loaded you can see all the settings of the module You can also see the module name hardware and firmware revisions MODEL RC11804MBUS2 HARDWARE 1 00 FIRMWARE 2 00 Figure 14 Modules name and hardware and firmware revisions As can be seen from the window parameters are divided into sections In the volatile memory section there are a total of three parameters 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 the non volatile configuration memory section the parameters stored in the permanent memory are found The parameters having a gray background should not be changed as this might cause reduced performance The Wireless M Bus module includes a command set to change some specific parameters in configuration mode T
5. menter Wireless somons 5 Note that the MBUS modules require that the first byte to the UART is a length byte Both decimal and hexadecimal values can be used You can mix ASCII decimal and hexadecimal values in one sting for instance if you want to send a Q command when you are in configuration mode 9 Radiocrafts G e Enis titted Wireless Solitons SEND REPEATEDLY SEND ONCE Figure 7 Terminal line with MBUS Commands 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 it will be sent a normal text file as it is 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 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 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 5 of 13 5 Embedded Wireless Solutions MBUS CCT Configuration Mode To enter configuration mode
6. press the configure button oi Figure 9 Configuration mode entry button The program will wait 15 seconds for a prompt sign which is sent from the module when configuration mode is entered To get the prompt from the module you need to push the CONFIG button on the Demo board or write 0 00 from the terminal window Waiting for a prompt sign press CONFIG button 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 If you have connected your own boards to MBUS CCT and you do not have access to the CONFIG pin you can type 0x00 in the terminal entry window and send it to the module Figure 11 RTS lines state indicator Mon Volatile Configuration Memory RF Channel 1 001 Power 5 005 5 MBUS Mode 2 002 Sleep Mode 0 x00 RSSI Mode 0 x00 Preamble length 0 000 Network role 0 0x00 Wield ID1 12 0 M Field MAN 102 174 Agield 101 18 012 Afield 102 52 034 field ID3 86 056 OAE Afield 1041120 078 Test Modes amp RSSI Volatile Configuration Memory Test Mode 1 TX carrier pom dem T I Dec Go LOCK RESI CHANNEL OUTPUT POWER C FIELD
7. 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 the baud rate you have to reset and reconnect at the proper baud rate Configuration Files Configurations can be stored in rcc files After reading the 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 the default factory 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 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 the configuration memory is changed by accident in a way so the CCT program cannot resolve what model it is co
8. accurate at the time of this printing However Radiocrafts AS reserves the right to 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 MBUS is a trademark of Radiocrafts AS The MBUS 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 s
9. own hardware with the Radiocrafts module to the COM port Start the program and the programs main window should look similar to what is shown in Figure 1 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 2 of 13 5 _ 5 Connecting to the Module Before connecting select the proper settings for your serial port name of an available communication port COMx e baud rate used to communicate with the module T 19200 COMI Figure 2 Port settings To connect to the module you need to press the connect bution T 192 Figure 3 Connect button If you do not know what baud rate the module is configured for there is a possibility to detect the baud rate automatically by pressing the autobaud detection button MBUS CCT Configuration and Com Options About T 19200 COMI z Figure 4 Autobaud button To perform automatic baud rate detection the module will have to enter configuration mode To do so you will be asked either to press the 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 the configuration CONFIG button In the second case you need to press it before continuing auto detection When the baud rate is detected successfully the program will automatically connect
10. to the board and go into terminal mode If the correct baud rate is not detected properly at the first attempt retry the autobaud process 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 3 of 13 5 enter Wireless somons MBUS CCT 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 Figure 5 Terminal part of window 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 to the serial port is highlighted in blue and all the data that have been received is highlighted in green in the upper part of the window Important When blue data appears it doesn t guarantee that this data has been sent over it has been sent into the serial port only as this depends on the state of the module To send ASCII characters type them in and hit the enter key or click on the send once button To send bytes you need to use apostrophes For example to send 5 bytes with values 0x33 0x25 6 78 7 you need to write 5 0x33 0x25 6 78 7 Embedded Wireless Solutions SEND REPEATEDLY AE SEND ONCE e Figure 6 Terminal line with numbers 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 4 of 13 5
11. configuration memory and The pop up windows will close aD MODEL RCI 00HP MPC1 HARDWARE 2 00 FIRMWARE Address Name factory setting dec hex ec 000 HF Channel 3 0x03 4 x03 S O am i li l om ueciors oos CN TC o 10 You can now change any parameter the table and MBUD CCT will prepare packet to transmit to the remote MPC1 module 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 11 of 13 5 meter Wireless somons MBUS CCT 11 Click right arrow to send new configuration data to remote MPC1 12 A pop up window will show up and waiting for you to push CONFIG low on remote MPC1 module before MBUS CCT send the new configuration data OTA 100 00 00 44 EE Waiting for over the air configuration data MPC module to continue 13 0 14 Push CONFIG low on remote MPC1 module The pop up windows will close when the MBUS CCT has send new data to remote MPC1 This may take several seconds 15 You can verify the new configuration by repeating step 7 9 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 12 of 13 5 Embedded Wireless Solutions MBUS CCT Document Revision History New Revision based on RC232 CCT User Manual OTA information for MPC1 included Disclaimer Radiocrafts AS believes the information contained herein is correct and
12. e with Radiocrafts Wireless M Bus RF Modules For full installation procedure please read the RCTools Installation Guide available at www radiocrafts com The MBUS CCT requires access to the modules UART via an available COM port Typically UART access is obtained via an UART to RS232 or UART to USB converter The Demo Boards DB from Radiocrafts contains an on board 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 96dpi Introduction The MBUS CCT helps you to work with the Radiocrafts RC1180 MBUS module series 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 2 MBUS CCT Configuration and Communication Tool v1 11 File Options About T 19200 x 1 v LINE HIGH DISCONNECTED QU abe MODEL HARDWARE FIRMWARE Non Volatile Configuration Memory MBUS CCT Configuration and Communication Tool Address Name factory setting dec hex Please visit radiocrafts for details about Wireless MBUS modules from Radiocrafts Test Modes amp RSSI Volatile Configuration Memory CHANNEL OUTPUT POWER C FIELD MBUS tmbedded Wireless Solutions SEND REPEATEDLY AE SEND ONCE gt Figure 1 Main window Connect the DB or your
13. hese commands can be send to the module by typing the hex value bytes in the terminal window Changing Module 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 write the settings into the CONFIG memory press the send to module button right arrow 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 enter a new configuration parameter value the program will also check the new value against constraints for the parameter to prevent invalid configuration You can see the constraint in a status bar when moving the cursor over any row in the table Accepted range 1 6 gt Figure 15 Hint in a status bar There is a pop up hint help window for every parameter just move and hold the cursor over it There are hints and help for most parameters and parts of the interface 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 7 of 13 MBUS CCT MBUS MODE MBUS Modes Data rate and RF channel automatically set for 5 and T Mode p For T2 the Data rate and RF channel depends on NETWORK ROLE setting Figure 16 Pop up hint When leaving the configuration mode do so either by pressing the disconnect button or by pressing the terminal mode button Figure 17 Terminal mode button
14. nnected 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 to malfunction 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 8 of 13 Embedded Wireless Solutions U S CCT For most modules there are available test modes which can be entered in a dedicated part of the program window TX carrier v Figure 18 Test modes Next to this box there are two buttons to use with test modes ee Figure 19 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 right button with a lock With this enabled every time you send data to the volatile memory the selected test mode will be turned on again RSSI Reading RSSI signal strength is displayed both as the decimal value of the byte received from the module and the calculated dBm value 118 5 dam 17 ere Figure 20 RSSI reading When the module is placed in a test mode the RSSI reading might not be correct Leave test mode to display the correct RSSI value 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 9 of 13
15. upport device or system or to affect its safety or effectiveness Radiocrafts AS customers 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 2radiocrafts com 2015 Radiocrafts AS MBUS CCT User Manual rev 1 1 Page 13 of 13
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