Cypress Semiconductor CYALKIT-E03 Manual

CYALKIT-E03
Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon 5 Pack
Kit Guide
Document No. 002-12543 Rev. *B
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Contents
Safety Information..................................................................................................................................................................4
Regulatory Compliance ...................................................................................................................................................4
General Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................................5
1. Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Kit Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Block Diagrams .....................................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Features ................................................................................................................................................................7
2. Getting Started...............................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 WSN Operation with PC........................................................................................................................................9
2.2 WSN Operation with a Mobile Device..................................................................................................................10
3. Hardware......................................................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Solar BLE Sensor................................................................................................................................................14
4. Enclosure.....................................................................................................................................................................16
4.1 Solar BLE Sensor Enclosure...............................................................................................................................16
4.2 How to Install the Board in the Enclosure............................................................................................................17
Revision History...................................................................................................................................................................19

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Safety Information
Regulatory Compliance
The CYALKIT-E03 Solar-Powered Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Sensor Beacon 5 Pack is intended for use as a development
platform for hardware or software in a laboratory environment. The board is an open system design, which does not include
a shielded enclosure. This may cause interference with other electrical or electronic devices in close proximity. In a domestic
environment, this product may cause radio interference. In this case, the user may be required to take adequate preventive
measures. Also, the board should not be used near any medical equipment or RF devices.
Attaching additional wiring to this product or modifying the product operation from the factory default may affect its
performance and cause interference with other apparatus in the immediate vicinity. If such interference is detected, suitable
mitigating measures should be taken.
The CYALKIT-E03 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon 5 Pack as shipped from the factory has been
verified to meet the requirements of CE as a Class A product.
The CYALKIT-E03 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon 5 Pack contains electrostatic
discharge (ESD) sensitive devices. Electrostatic charges readily accumulate on the human
body and any equipment and can discharge without detection. Permanent damage may occur
to devices subjected to high-energy discharges. Proper ESD precautions are recommended
to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality. Store unused CYALKIT-E03 boards
in the protective shipping package.
End of Life/Product Recycling
The end of life of this kit is five years after the date of manufacture mentioned on the back of
the box. Contact your nearest recycler to discard the kit.

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General Safety Instructions
ESD Protection
ESD can damage boards and their associated components. Cypress recommends that you perform procedures only at an
ESD workstation. If one is not available, use appropriate ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to
chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface) on your board when handling parts.
Handling Boards
CYALKIT-E03 boards are sensitive to ESD. Hold the board only by its edges. After removing the board from its box, place it
on a grounded, static-free surface. Use a conductive foam pad, if available. Do not slide the board over any surface.

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1. Introduction
Thank you for your interest in the CYALKIT-E03 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon 5 Pack. The Solar-Powered BLE Sensor
Beacon 5 Pack is an expansion pack for CYALKIT-E02 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK. It provides an easy-to-use
platform for the development of a tiny solar-powered IoT device with BLE wireless connectivity. The CYALKIT-E03 consists
of five Solar BLE Sensors. The Solar BLE Sensor is based on Cypress’s energy-harvesting power management IC (PMIC)
S6AE103A, and EZ-BLE products. The objective of this CYALKIT-E03 is to provide a fully functional battery-less wireless
sensor node (WSN). The Solar BLE Sensor will be enclosed in a casing to automatically transmit temperature and humidity
sensor data in an office lighting environment. Each beacon can be placed in a very small remote location due to its size and
battery-free operation. The sensor data is transmitted to a BLE device and sent to the cloud for analysis.
This kit guide explains how to set up and use the CYALKIT-E03. Be sure to read it before using the product. For questions,
please consult with sales or support representatives.
Note: All information included in this document is current as of the date it was issued. Such information is subject to change
without any prior notice. Please confirm the latest relevant information with the sales representative.
1.1 Kit Introduction
Figure 1-1. Kit Contents
1 To program, debug, and set the parameters on Solar BLE Sensor, you need at least one Debug Board (Not included in the package) that
is
included in CYALKIT-E02 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK.
1. Five Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacons (Solar BLE Sensor) 1
- Board + Enclosure
2. Quick Start Guide
＋
x 5 pcs

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1.2 Block Diagrams
Figure 1-2. Block Diagram of Solar BLE Sensor
▪PC based on Windows 7/8.1/10
▪iOS 8 or newer
▪Android 4.4 or newer
1.3 Features
The CYALKIT-E03 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon 5 Pack provides everything needed to develop a light-powered sensor
node that transmits sensor data using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE):
Tiny solar-powered BLE sensor board (circle with 24-mm diameter, same size as 25-cent coin)
Operates using light energy harvested (>100 lux) by the included solar cell
Supports BLE communication with a mobile device (iOS 8 or newer/Android 4.4 or newer)
Energy harvesting PMIC S6AE103A that supports the following applications:
□Demo mode, transmitting sensor data at 3- to 60-second intervals (without charging to a supercapacitor)
□Timer mode, transmitting sensor data at 5-minute intervals while charging to the supercapacitor
□Transmitting data at over 30 hours without ambient light (when mode is set to Timer mode and supercapacitor is
fully charged)
Solar BLE Sensor that can support the following:
□Selection of mode using a slide switch (Demo or Timer mode)
□Programming and debugging of the EZ-BLE module via Debug Board
□Parameter setting of BLE Beacon via Debug Board
□Charging of surplus solar energy to a 0.2-F supercapacitor (Timer mode)

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□Charging of supercapacitor via Debug Board using USB bus power
□Temperature and humidity digital sensor
□Expandable interface via 10-pin connector (GPIO)
□Test pads for power, ground, primary battery input, and SWD interface for programming
Uses the following Cypress devices:
□S6AE103A ultra-low-power energy harvesting PMIC
□CYBLE-022001-00 EZ-BLE ProC module

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2. Getting Started
In this chapter, you will become familiar with the Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon 5 Pack by successfully establishing a
BLE sensor beacon connection between the Solar BLE Sensor operating as a wireless sensor network (WSN), a mobile
device with apps. This will also confirm that the Solar BLE Sensor and your mobile device are operating properly.
2.1 WSN Operation with PC
In this section, you will confirm that the Solar BLE Sensors is operating as a WSN by using the software provided on your
mobile device to detect temperature and humidity changes.
2.1.1 Establishing BLE Connection
1. Set the slide switch (SW1) on the five Solar BLE Sensors to Demo mode (DM). The mode is set to Demo Mode from
the factory setting. Refer to CYALKIT-E02 Kit Guide for detailed information on each mode.
Note: Use the sharp end of something like tweezers (not included in the kit) to change the mode.
2. Each Solar BLE Sensors are numbered with the IDs (#2 to #6) on the bottom side of the enclosure from the factory.
Refer to CYALKIT-E02 Kit Guide for information on how to change the ID.
Demo Mode
(DM)
Timer Mode
(TM)
SW1

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3. Place the five Solar BLE Sensors under an office light. After placing the Solar BLE Sensors under a suitable light (refer
to Table 2-1. Light Level Versus Time Interval), it will automatically power up and begin transmitting.
Table 2-1. Light Level Versus Time Interval
Typical Light Level
Environment
Time Interval of Sensor1
~1 lx
Moonlight
Does not work
100 lx~200 lx
Under street lighting
50 s ~
200 lx~400 lx
At museum
30 s ~ 50 s
400 lx~500 lx
Office lighting
15 s ~ 30 s
1000 lx ~
Shopping mall, rainy day
3 s ~ 15 s
1The time interval of the sensor will be three seconds in all light levels when the supercapacitor on the Solar BLE Sensor is fully charged.
2.2 WSN Operation with a Mobile Device
In this section, you will confirm that the Solar BLE Sensors are operating as a WSN by using the apps on your mobile device
to detect temperature and humidity changes.
2.2.1 Mobile Apps Installation
The Cypress BLE-Beacon app is available on Google Play and in the Apple Store for free. To install the app, follow these
instructions.
2.2.1.1 Installing the Android App
1. Open Google Play and search for “Cypress BLE-Beacon”.

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2. Select the Cypress BLE-Beacon (BLE-Beacon) app. On the subsequent screen, click the Install button to proceed with
installation.
3. When presented with the app permission dialog, click Accept to continue.
4. When the installation is complete, the BLE-Beacon app can be launched from the App Drawer.
5. Place the Solar BLE Sensor under an office light. Refer to step 3 of 2.1.1 Establishing BLE Connection.
6. Launch the BLE-Beacon app. A splash screen is displayed for a few seconds before the app displays the Device List
screen. If Bluetooth is turned OFF in the Android device, Android OS will prompt you to turn ON Bluetooth.
7. The BLE-Beacon app performs device discovery by default when the app is opened. Select the mode as Graph to display the sensor
data. You can recognize the five data (#2 to #6) on the graph screen.
Note: If evaluating this demo near same ID of other Kit, the Graph will show incorrect data. In this case, disable
transmitting BLE data of all other kits and then repeat this step.
Refer to Cypress BLE-Beacon Android App User Guide for detailed information.

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2.2.1.2 Installing the iOS App
1. Open App Store and search for “Cypress BLE-Beacon.”
2. Select the Cypress BLE-Beacon (BLE-Beacon) app, and proceed to install the app on your iOS device.
3. Place the Solar BLE Sensor under an office light. Refer to step 3 of 2.1.1 Establishing BLE Connection.
4. Launch the BLE-Beacon app. A splash screen is displayed for a few seconds before the app displays the Device List
screen. If Bluetooth is turned OFF in the iOS device, iOS will display a message box to turn ON Bluetooth with the
Settings and OK buttons. Click the Settings button to turn ON Bluetooth on the Settings screen. Clicking the OK
button will display the message “Please turn Bluetooth ON,” which requires the standard iOS procedure to turn ON
Bluetooth.
5. The BLE-Beacon app performs device discovery by default when the app is opened. Select the mode as Graph to
display the sensor data. You can recognize the five data (#2 to #6) on the graph screen.
Note: If you are evaluating this demo near the same ID of another Kit, the Graph will display incorrect data. In this
case, disable transmitting BLE data of all other kits and then repeat this step.

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Note that if the sensor data has not appeared on the BLE-Beacon of iOS, you need to confirm that the Location setting
is set to While Using the App (iOS: Home screen > Settings > BLE-Beacon > Location).
Refer to Cypress BLE-Beacon iOS App User Guide for detailed information.

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3. Hardware
This chapter describes the Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon 5 Pack hardware. The schematic and board layouts are
available at the CYALKIT-E02 location:
<Install Directory>\Cypress\CYALKIT-E02 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon RDK\<version>\Hardware.
3.1 Solar BLE Sensor
The Solar BLE Sensor consists of the blocks shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1. Solar BLE Sensor Block Diagram
Note that the Solar BLE Sensor is not printed on the silk screen of all components due to tiny size. To identify the components,
refer to the assembly drawing shown in Figure 3-2.
User LED
(Not mounted)
Test Pads for
SWD
Temperature and
Humidity Sensor
(Sil7006-A20-IM1)
Slide Switch for
S6AE103A Mode
Select
(SSAJ120100)
10-Pin Connector
for Power, SWD,
UART, and GPIO
(DF40C-10DP-0.4V)
0.2-F Supercapacitor
(DCK-3R3E204T614-E)
EZ-BLE PRoC
Module (CYBLE-
022001-00)
400-µF Storage
Capacitor (100
µF x 4 pcs)
Energy
Harvesting PMIC
(S6AE103A)
15 x 15 mm
Solar Cell

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Figure 3-2. Solar BLE Sensor Assembly Drawing
Refer to CYALKIT-E02 Kit Guide for detailed information on each block.

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4. Enclosure
4.1 Solar BLE Sensor Enclosure
The kit includes an enclosure for the Solar BLE Sensor, shown in the following image. It contains three parts: a top cover, a
bottom cover, and the transparent sheet for solar cell.
Top Cover
Solar BLE
Sensor
Bottom
Cover
Transparent sheet

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4.2 How to Install the Board in the Enclosure
Use the following is steps to install the Solar BLE Sensor board in the enclosure.
1. Set the transparent sheet to top cover as shown below.
2. Adjust the position of the circle mark on the bottom cover and SW1 on the Solar BLE Sensor. Put in the Solar BLE
Sensor in the bottom cover.
3. Adjust the position of the circle mark on the top cover and SW1 on the Solar BLE Sensor. Install the top cover on the
bottom cover.
Transparent
sheet
Adjust the
position
Transparent sheet is fixed by snap
fit
Top Cover
Bottom Cover

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Revision History
Document Revision History
Document Title: CYALKIT-E03 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon 5 Pack Kit Guide
Document Number: 002-12543
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04/28/2016
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Initial release
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Updated template
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Sunset Review
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