APAC Opto Electronics AO-1505A User manual

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AO-1505 / AO-1505A ZigBee to AIDO Module
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Operation Manual
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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Features ....................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Dimensions and Pin Assignments ................................................................................................. 3
4. Function Selection and Initialization ............................................................................................. 3
4.1 Function Selection .................................................................................................................. 3
4.2 Initialization ........................................................................................................................... 3
4.3 ID Clear and Rejoin ................................................................................................................. 5
5. A Command Compilation ............................................................................................................ 5
5.1 he Inquiry Remoted Output/Input Pin State or Output Pin Setting Instruction...................... 5
5.2 AO-1505 Responses Messages to Query Digital Output Pin State ........................................... 6
5.3 AO-1505 Responses Messages to Query Analog Input Pin State ............................................. 6
5.4 Remoted Sampling Mode Command ...................................................................................... 7
5.5 Remoted Broadcast to Query All AO-1505 In/Out Pin State/Value Command ......................... 7
6. Installation and Operation ............................................................................................................ 8
6.1 Construction of ZigBee Networks ........................................................................................... 8
6.2 Host Queries Data .................................................................................................................. 8
6.3 Response of a Router ............................................................................................................. 9
6.4 Inquiry of Network Configuration ......................................................................................... 10
7. A Commands ............................................................................................................................ 11
7.1 PC Connection ...................................................................................................................... 11
7.2 Enter and Quit Command Mode ........................................................................................... 12
7.3 Format ................................................................................................................................. 12
7.4 A Command able ............................................................................................................... 12
8. ADC Self-correction Function ...................................................................................................... 14
9. Antenna Characteristics and Installation Notes ........................................................................... 14
10. echnical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 17

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1. Introduction
Simplicity is the major design issue of this module. Users can set this module by regarding
it as the usual UART. Thus, even users who are unfamiliar with RF technology can ma e use of
this product easily. Users only need a general UART Coordinator (AO-1503/AO-1503A) to set.
In the router (AO-1505/AO-1505A) side, there are four inputs and four outputs to connect
analog input sensors such as temperature and digital output devices such as relay, respectively.
Both AO-1505/AO-1505A are ZigBee to AIDO modules that use the advanced TI CC2530
chip. The difference between AO-1505 and AO-1505A is that the former, which has built-in high
performance PCB micro strip antenna, is suitable for applications with small dimensions. The
AO-1505A, which requires external antenna, is appropriate for industrial applications in adverse
environments. It is noted that the AO-1505/AO-1505A module is an extension of our product
AO-1501 ZigBee module.
The distinct feature of AO-1505/AO-1505A is that the application program suitable for
simple analog input detection and digital output control. This can simplify the installation and
operation of the module. Consequently, the period of design and development for new products
can be shortened.
2. Features
The major distinct features of AO-1505/AO-1505A ZigBee to AIDO module include: (i)
easy use; (ii) can be set as the usual UART, thus can be used in conjunction with any
microprocessor; (iii) small size; (iv) has built-in high performance PCB antenna, the
communication distance is 50 meters in regular environments, and 150 meters in benign
environments.
The AO-1505/AO-1505A module can be used indoors or outdoors. They are suitable for
various applications, such as machine-to-machine data transfer, wireless sensor networ s, or a
variety of electrical equipment control applications.

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In addition, the module can be used in conjunction with the CC Debugger of TI Encoder.
Then, users can encode and compile programs by themselves. This ma es the module a valuable
assistant for the development of ZigBee systems.
3. Dimensions and Pin Assignments
Pin
Function Pin
Function Pin
Function
1 GND 10 +VDD 3.3V 17 P10 =NE LED
2 GND 11 GND 18 P07 Analog IN #4
3 RES _N 12 P13 Reserved 19 P06 Analog IN #3
4 P22 (NC) 13 P12 0=C 1=R 20 P05 Analog IN #2
5 P21 (NC) 14 P11 ID Clear 21 P04 Analog IN #1
6 P17 Dout#4 15 P03 X UAR 0 22 P01(NC)
7 P16 Dout#3 16 P02 RX UAR 0 23 P00(NC)
8 P15 Dout#2 24 +VDD 3.3V
9 P14 Dout#1 25 GND
P20 is reserved and not connected.
Note: 1. Connection of Pin 10~16 is required for AO-1505/AO-1505A ZigBee to DIDO
module, leave the remaining pins open(internal pull high).
2. Pin assignments are defined by the users if reprogrammed.
3. If use AT Command setting, you have to connect via P03 and P02 pin of UART.
4. Function Selection and Initialization
4.1 Function Selection
4.2 Initialization
Since the AO-1505/AO-1505A ZigBee to AIDO module is produced with setting any
neither PAN ID nor NODE ID, initialization is required before operation. Execute the
following steps to initialize the device:
P12
P13
Function Description
1 1 Router (AO-1505/AO-1505A has to set the router device)

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1. Set the order must be completed AO-1503 Coordinator of the set, and then
continue to complete the AO-1505/AO-1505A Router setting. The coordinator
must remain powered on, otherwise it will not complete to add a new router device
into the existed Zigbee networ .
2. Connect AO-1505/AO-1505A ZigBee to AIDO module to CPU or PC via UART
interface. The CPU activates the UART to receive, or the PC opens the terminal
software, and preset 9600bps, 8, N, 1.
3. The initialization of a coordinator must be completed prior to that of the router.
Furthermore, the coordinator must be in wor ing state when the router is
initialized. Otherwise, the router will not be able to search the PAN ID, and cannot
join the networ .
4. The function mode of the AO-1505/AO-1505A ZigBee to AIDO module must be
selected before it is powered-on. Please refer to Section 4.1 for the setting of the
function mode.
5. Format of the responsive message from the AO-1505/AO-1505A ZigBee to AIDO
module is illustrated below:
NODE ID: NODE ID generated by the system, a four-digital HEX code.
PAN ID: PAN ID generated by the system, a four-digital HEX code.
RF Channel: Normal values lies in [11, 26], 00 means that the ZigBee networ is
not activated.
Router PAN ID Status:
U= not set PAN ID
S= set PAN ID
Module Wor ing Mode:
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R=Router
String Header: The symbol is “ : ”.
6. If the module wor s as a Router, the NODE ID can be written into the module
automatically, i.e., no action is needed.
7. Inquire the status message repeatedly by sending serial data.
4.3 ID Clear and Rejoin
Power ON, set P12 = 0, press P11, set P12=1, press P11 again, the setting is completed.
5. A Command Compilation
Note: The commands for compilation described in this section are encoded based on ASCII.
5.1 he Inquiry Remoted Output/Input Pin State or Output Pin Setting Instruction
 Direction: Host  Coordinator  Router
 Format : NNNNCCCRSTU
: String header;
NNNN indicates NODE ID of received Router;
CCC indicates an executing action including three commands as follows.
Action/Function
QDO Query the current status of assigned Digital Output channel
QDI Query the current status of Digital Input channel
SDO Set assigned the current status of Digital Output channel

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RSTU indicates channels of current command, R = Channel 4, S = Channel 3, T =
Channel 2, and U = Channel 1. The value for each channel only is 0, 1 or -.
 Example:
:A247QDO1000 queries the current status of digital output channel 4 at NODE
ID=A247.
:A247QAI1010 queries the current status of analog input channel 2 and 4 at
NODE ID=A247.
:A247SDO10-- sets digital output channel 4=1, channel 3=0 at NODE
ID=A247. Both channel 1 and 2 eeps current status.
5.2 AO-1505 Responses Messages to Query Digital Output Pin State
 Direction: Router  Coordinator  Host
 Format : NNNNDCCCC-DDDD SS
: String header;
NNNN indicates NODE ID of sent Router;
D indicates data port, such as I = Input, O=Output;
CCCC indicates channels of current command,
1 represents existed channel position.
0 represents not existed channel position.
DDDD indicates data;
SS indicates AO-1505 2-byte serial number, and the value is from 00 to FF.
 Example:
:A247QDO1010 queries the current status of digital output channel 4 and 2 at
NODE ID=A247
:A247O1010-0-1-#22 represents response data from Router NODE ID=A247. The
data port is output; data source and content are channel 2=0
and 4=1; other channel 1 and 3 = don’t care.
5.3 AO-1505 Responses Messages to Query Analog Input Pin State
 Direction: Router  Coordinator  Host
 Format :NNNNDCCCC-DDDD-V.VVV SS
: String header;
NNNN indicates NODE ID of sent Router;
D indicates data port, such as I = Input, O=Output;
CCCC indicates channels of current command,
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0 represents not existed channel position.
DDDD indicates ADC data;
V.VVV indicates analog input voltage; the value is between 0 ~ 3.3V.
SS indicates AO-1505 2-byte serial number, and the value is from 00 to FF.
 Example:
:A368QAI1010 queries the current status of analog input channel 4 and
2 at NODE ID=A368
:A368I1000-0246-2.331#13 represents response data from Router NODE
ID=A368. The data port is input; data source and
content are channel 4. The data content is 0x0246
and input voltage is equal to 2.331V.
:A368I0010-0138-1.872#14 represents response data from Router NODE
ID=A368. The data port is input; data source and
content are channel 2. The data content is 0x0138
and input voltage is equal to 1.872V.
5.4 Remoted Sampling Mode Command
To set sampling mode of all or assigned AO-1505/AO-1505A in the ZigBee networ .
 Direction: Host  Coordinator  Router
 Format SPL=0xC
0xC represents sampling method. The value has 0, 1, and 2. The default value is
0x2. There are three sampling methods as follows.
0x0: sampling time fixed one second, after sampling auto sending. AO-1505/
AO-1505A reads four channels each time.
0x1: value only for the changed channel, after sampling auto sending.
0x2: polled by host, after sampling auto sending.
 Example:
:A247SPL=0x0 set sampling time to 1 sec and auto-reply data at NODE ID=A247.
OK Router NODE ID=A247 has received correct command.
SPL=0x2 set sampling stop for all AO-1505/AO-1505A in broadcast mode.
OK Router NODE ID=A247 has received correct command.
5.5 Remoted Broadcast to Query All AO-1505 In/Out Pin State/Value Command
The broadcast is not assigned address. This can query or set states of all AO-1505/
AO-1505A in the ZigBee networ .

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 Direction: Host  Coordinator  Router
 Format CCCRSTU, CCC includes the below three forms.
Action / Function
QDO Query the current status for assigned digital output channel
QAI Query the current status for assigned analog input channel
SDO Set the current status for digital output channel
RSTU indicates channels of current command, R = Channel 4, S = Channel 3, T =
Channel 2, and U = Channel 1. The value for each channel only is 0, 1 or -.
 Example:
QDO1111 presents inquiry digital output pin status of all AO-1505/AO-1505A at
the same PAN networ .
SDO1111 sets digital output pin status of all AO-1505/AO-1505A at the same PAN
networ .
QAI1111 presents inquiry analog input pin status of all AO-1505/AO-1505A at
the same PAN networ .
6. Installation and Operation
6.1 Construction of ZigBee Networks
A ZigBee networ must consist of a coordinator, a router, and some end devices. By
appropriate pin assignments, the AO-1505/AO-1505A ZigBee to AIDO module can
operate in a router mode. Since all elements in a ZigBee networ must have the same PAN
ID and distinct NODE IDs, setting PAN ID and NODE ID for the module through the
UART interface is required before operation. For details of setting procedures, please refer
to “Initialization” described in Section 4.2 and “AT Command Compilation” described in
Section 6 of AO-1503 user manual.
6.2 Host Queries Data
In a ZigBee networ , a coordinator can lin up to 65535 devices. Thus, if the host
wants to send messages to any router via the AO-1503/AO-1503A module as a coordinator,
NODE ID of the destination router must be appended to each message. The
AO-1503/AO-1503A uses ASCII code to define the command. The format of the command
is “:xxxx”, in which “:” is the initial code and “xxxx” is the destination NODE ID. The

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following figure illustrates an example, in which the host wants to query the input status
“QDI1111” to the device with “NODE ID=A247”. It can be seen that the command sent by
the host is “:A247QDI1111”, in which “:A247” is the ASCII code with five bytes. Among
these routers, only NODE ID=A247 can receive the inquiry message.
AO-1503
Coordinator
UART
AO-1505
Router
NODE ID=0001
Sensor
AO-1505
Router
NODE ID=A247
Sensor
AO-1505
Router
NODE ID=0003
Sensor
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6.3 Response of a Router
If a router device wants to send messages to the host, since the destination
(coordinator with NODE ID=0000) is fixed, no initial code is required, as illustrated in the
following figure. The following format is response message from a router device. It
consists of a string header, router ID, data direction, source channel, channel data, and
serial number. The following figure shows the format of the AO-1505/AO-1505A response
when querying digit output pin status.

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The following figure shows the format of the AO-1505/AO-1505A response when
querying analog input pin status.
6.4 Inquiry of Network Configuration
A ZigBee networ can be organized automatically by the coordinator, which is the hub
of the networ . In a normal condition, users don’t need to understand the networ
configuration. Under certain circumstances, however, if a user needs to recognize the
complete networ configuration, he/she can inquire about the information by using the
“NEATS” command. On receiving the “NEATS” command, every router in the networ will
respond by sending NODE IDs of itself and its parent node. The format of the responsive
command is ”:FFFF-NNNN”, in which “:” is the initial symbol, “FFFF” is the NODE ID of
parent node, and “NNNN” is the corresponding router’s NODE ID. Note that if “FFFF=0000”,
then the parent node is the coordinator.
For example, the ZigBee networ shown below consists of a coordinator (NODE
ID=0000) and four routers (NODE ID=EDA6
L
9286
L
383A
L
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As the coordinator sends the “NETAS” command, every router in the networ will
respond by sending NODE IDs of itself and its parent node. If the responsive commands are
“:0000-EDA6, :EDA6-9286, :EDA6-383A, :9286-B05C”, then the networ configuration can
be interpreted as depicted below.
It is noted that based on the ZigBee protocol, all routers as well as their parent nodes are
generated automatically when the networ is founded. Thus, any networ reconstruction will
result in different networ configurations.
7. A Commands
Note that the all setting commands described in this section are coded in ASCII.
7.1 PC Connection
The connection is as the following figure.

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7.2 Enter and Quit Command Mode
 Open “Terminal” application program in PC.
 Set the com port, 9600bps, 8-bit data, no parity chec , and 1 stop bit.
 Do not send any message within 1 second.
 Within 1 second sent string +++ (ASCII= 0x2B 0x2B 0x2B)
 Do not send any message within 1 second.
 Enter command mode, then AO-1505/AO-1505A replies the string “COMMAND
MODE<CR>”.
 Quit command mode, send ATBYE<CR>.
 Successfully exit the command mode, then AO-1505/AO-1505A replies OK<CR>.
7.3 Format
All command strings start with AT, and the format is as follows.
7.4 A Command able
Note that all commands are limited to uppercase ASCII.
CMD
FUNC Value Range Examples
PID Set or Query
PAN ID
0x0000~0xFFFB
Default: 0xFFFF
(Auto specified)
Send: A PID<CR> Query PAN ID
Response: PAN ID=0x5680<CR>
Send: A PID 0x1234<CR>
Response: OK<CR>
NID Set or Query NODE
ID
0x0001~0xFFFB
Default=Auto specified
Send: A NID<CR>
Response: NODE ID=0x6AB6<CR>
Send: A NID 0x000F<CR>
Response: OK<CR>
CHL Set or Query
RF Channel
0x0B~0x1A (ch11~ch26)
Default=0x1A (ch26)
Send: A CHL<CR>
Response: Channel=26<CR>
Send: A CHL 0x0C<CR>
Response: OK<CR>
OPW
Set or Query 0x00~0x0F Send: A POW<CR>

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RF output power*1 Default=0x03 ( 1dBm ) Response: Output Power=0x03 <CR>
Send: A POW 0x00<CR>
Response: OK<CR>
RES Restore Factory
Settings*2
POWER=0dbm,
RF Channel=26,
Baud rate=9600bps,
Clear PAN and NODE ID
(P11=0 CLEAR ID)
Send: A RES<CR>
Response:
Clear setting and system reset.
MAC
Query 64-bit MAC
address
Default=Auto specified Send: A MAC<CR>
Response:
MAC=00:12:4B:00:01:36:8A:4A <CR>
Send: A MAC 1122334455667788<CR>
Response: OK<CR>
BPS Set or Query
Serial Baud rate*3
0x00~0x09
Default=0x03
Send: A BPS<CR>
Response: Baud=9600 bps <CR>
Send: A BPS 0x04<CR>
Response: OK<CR>
YE Set or Query
Working Status *4
Coordinator=0x00
Router=0x01
Send: A YE<CR>
Response: Coordinator or Router<CR>
Send: A YE 0x01<CR>
Response: quit “COMMAND MODE” and
system reset
RS Software RESE None Send: A RS <CR>
Response: System reset
PAR Set or Query
Parent Node
For Coordinator, query only
For Router, query or set
Send: A PAR<CR>
Response: Parent ID=0x0000<CR>
Send: A PAR 0xNNNN<CR>
Response: OK<CR>
BYE Quit Command
Mode
None Send: A BYE<CR>
Response: EXI COMMAND MODE<CR>
VER Query Firmware
Version
None Send: A VER<CR>
Response:
Firmware version=1.2.17<CR>
SPL Set Sampling ime
(Auto-reply)
0x0: interval time 1 sec
0x1: if changed, reply
0x2: stop auto-reply
Send: A SPL 0x0<CR>
Response: OK<CR>

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*1 RF output power corresponding table(dBm)
Setting
Power Setting
Power Setting
Power Setting
Power
0x00 4.5 0x04 -1.5 0x08 -8 0x0C -16
0x01 2.5 0x05 -3 0x09 -10 0x0D -18
0x02 1 0x06 -4 0x0A -12 0x0E -20
0x03 -0.5 0x07 -6 0x0B -14 0x0F -22
0dbm=1mW, dBm=10*log(Power/1mW)
Default=0x03 -0.5dBm is about 0.895mW
*2 he "RES" instruction cannot restore 64-bit MAC address.
*3 Baud rate corresponding table(bps)
Setting Baud rate Setting Baud rate
--- --- 0x04 19200
0x01 2400 0x05 38400
0x02 4800 0x06 57600
0x03 9600 0x07 115200
*4 Using the “A YE” instruction, it is necessary to set P13 to 0 before power on.
8. ADC Self-correction Function
AO-1505/AO-1505A has built-in a set of 12-bit high precision analog / digital converter
(ADC). This ADC input voltage range is between 0V and 3.3V. If the voltage beyond the rated
input range, it will cause permanent damage to the module. Due to different batch of wafer, ADC
characteristics will be slightly different. Hence, the AO-1505/AO-1505A module has built-in
self-correction program. Users only need to provide three 100K precision resistors (refer to circuit
application R2, R3, and R4) outside the series as a reference voltage source in order to get accurate
voltage output data. Refer to Section 5.3 AO-1505 response analog input status for the voltage
output format.
9. Antenna Characteristics and Installation Notes
To ensure optimum Tx/Rx efficiency for the antenna, users of the AO-1505/AO-1505A should
follow the following notes:
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AO-1505A, which has external antenna.
 Install the module in an erect posture to ensure good antenna radiation pattern.
 Don’t put any inductive element within 30mm distance of the module.
 Refrain from condensation of damp or dew.
To ensure the PCB antenna efficiency of the module, you are advised to layout the PCB based
on the following illustration.
(units: mm)
For clearance around the module and reference ground of the antenna radiiation (Reference
GND), please refer to and follow the illustration displayed below. In addition, the material for the
major board must be FR4 1.6mm.
(units: mm)
PCB Border

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3 zu Chiang Road, Hsinchu Industrial Park
Hukow, Hsinchu Hsien, aiwan 303
EL: [phone]
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 Refer to the figures and illustrations shown below for basic electronic circuit application.
Note:
P11 = GND will enforce clear of ID setting.
P12=3.3V, the wor ing mode is Router; P12=GND, the wor ing mode is Coordinator.
P13=3.3V, the wor ing mode is determined by P12; P13=GND, then P12 is ignored and
the wor ing mode is to be set through UART by software.
P00 is the LED which indicates the networ status.

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Operation Manual
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Version 1.0
Date:2012/2/17
APAC Opto Electronics Inc.
3 zu Chiang Road, Hsinchu Industrial Park
Hukow, Hsinchu Hsien, aiwan 303
EL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.apacoe.com.tw
10. echnical Specifications
Item Parameter
Min Typical Max Unit
lectrical characteristics (25
JK
Voltage 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
Tx current 1 35.4 39.6 mA
Rx current 2 24.1 29.6 mA
Power mode 0 5 8.9 mA
Power mode 1 0.2 0.3 mA
Power mode 2 1 2 uA
Power mode 3 0.3 1 uA
Communicationcharacteristics (with internal PCB antenna)
Frequency 2.405(CH11)
2.480(CH26) GHz
Tx power -22 0 4.5 dBm
Rx sensivity -97 -92 dBm
Transmission range 150 m
Transmission rate 250 Kbps
Interface characteristics
Interface voltage level
-0.3 VCC+0.3 ≤3.6 V
Interface rate 2400 9600 115200 bps
General characteristics
Wor ing temperature
0 80
M
Dimensions 23.3(L)x16.2(W)x.5(H) mm
1. 32-MHz XOSC running, radio in TX mode, 4.5-dBm output consumption power, no
active peripherals, and CPU idle.
2. 32-MHz XOSC running, radio in RX mode, waiting for signal, no active peripherals,
and CPU idle.
3. 32-MHz XOSC running, no active radio or peripherals, CPU idel, no flash and RAM
access.
4. 16-MHz RCOSC and 32-MHz crystal oscillator off, 32.768- Hz XOSC, CPU idle, RAM
and register retention.
5. 32-MHz RCOSC oscillator off, 32.768- Hz XOSC, CPU idle, RAM and register
retention.
6. No cloc s (32-MHz RCOSC oscillator off and 32.768- Hz XOSC crystal off), CPU idle,
RAM and register retention.