GainSpan GS2200M Installation manual

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GS2200M Module
SKB Hardware User Guide
GS2K-SKB-HW-UG-001278
Modules
GS2200M
Board Revisions
SKB 1.2
GainSpan®
802.11b/g/n Ultra-Low Power WiFi® Series Modules

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GS2200MTable of Contents
Chapter 1 GS2600M Starter Kit Board Hardware Overview ............................................................ 21
1.1 GainSpan GS2200M Ultra-Low Power 802.11b/g/n Module .................................................21
1.1.1 GS2200M Module SKB ................................................................................................22
1.2 Starter Kit Board Software ..................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Starter Kit Board ...................................................................................... 27
2.1 Preparing for Starter Kit Board Setup ....................................................................................27
2.1.1 Site Preparation ...........................................................................................................28
2.1.2 Safety Guidelines and Standards .................................................................................28
2.1.3 Environmental Requirements ....................................................................................... 28
2.1.4 Unpacking and Inspecting the GS2200 Based Starter Kit Board .................................29
2.2 Setting Up the GS2200M Based Starter Kit Board ................................................................30
2.2.1 Placing the GS2200 SKB on a Tabletop ......................................................................30
2.3 Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Safety Specifications ................................................31
2.3.1 Electrical Guidelines ..................................................................................................... 31
2.3.2 Connecting Power ........................................................................................................31
Chapter 3 Initial Board Connections and Configuration ................................................................... 33
3.1 Connecting the Board to a Communication Port ...................................................................33
3.2 Powering ON the Starter Kit Board ........................................................................................35
Appendix A GS2200M Starter Kit Board Specifications .................................................................. 37
A.1 GS2200M Module Specifications .......................................................................................... 37
A.2 GS2200M Starter Kit Board LEDs .........................................................................................38
A.3 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Sensors .................................................................................... 38
A.4 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Buttons and Switches ...............................................................39
A.5 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Special Purpose IOs .................................................................40
A.6 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Power ....................................................................................... 40
Appendix B Connector Pinouts ........................................................................................................ 43
B.1 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Pinouts ..................................................................................... 43
B.1.1 GS2200M JTAG Cortex Debug Connector Pinouts ..................................................... 43
B.1.2 GS2200M SPI Connector Pinouts ...............................................................................43
B.1.3 GS2200M UART Connector Pinouts ...........................................................................44
B.1.4 GS2200M I2C Header Pinouts ....................................................................................45
B.1.5 GS2200M SKB Arduino Connector Pinouts ................................................................ 46

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About This Manual
This manual provides guidelines for setting up and using the GainSpan® GS2000 based
module Starter Kit board that supports the GS2200M Module.
Refer to the following sections:
• Revision History, page 10
• Audience, page 10
• Standards, page 10
• Documentation Conventions, page 11
• Documentation, page 14
• References, page 16
• Contacting GainSpan Technical Support, page 17
• Returning Products to GainSpan, page 18
• Accessing the GainSpan Portal, page 19

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Revision History
This version of the GainSpan GS2000 Based Module Starter Kit Board Hardware User
Guide contains the following new information listed in Table 1, page 10.
Audience
This manual provides instructions on how to setup and use the GS2000 based module
starter kit board along with component description, jumper settings, board specifications,
and pinouts.
Standards
The standards that are supported by the GainSpan modules are IEEE 802.11b/g/n.
Table 1 Revision History
Version Date Remarks
1.0 November 2016 Initial Release

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Documentation Conventions
This manual uses the following text and syntax conventions:
– Special text fonts represent particular commands, keywords, variables, or window
sessions
– Color text indicates cross-reference hyper links to supplemental information
– Command notation indicates commands, subcommands, or command elements
Table 2, page 11, describes the text conventions used in this manual for software procedures
that are explained using the AT command line interface.
Table 2 Document Text Conventions
Convention Type Description
command syntax
monospaced font
This monospaced font represents command strings entered on a
command line and sample source code.
AT XXXX
Proportional font
description
Gives specific details about a parameter.
<Data> DATA
UPPERCASE
Variable parameter
Indicates user input. Enter a value according to the descriptions that
follow. Each uppercased token expands into one or more other token.
lowercase
Keyword parameter
Indicates keywords. Enter values exactly as shown in the command
description.
[ ]
Square brackets
Enclose optional parameters. Choose none; or select one or more an
unlimited number of times each. Do not enter brackets as part of any
command.
[parm1|parm2|parm3]
?
Question mark
Used with the square brackets to limit the immediately following token
to one occurrence.
<ESC>
Escape sequence
Each escape sequence <ESC> starts with the ASCII character 27 (0x1B).
This is equivalent to the Escape key.
<ESC>C
<CR>
Carriage return Each command is terminated by a carriage return.
<LF>
Line feed Each command is terminated by a line feed.

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<CR> <LF>
Carriage return
Line feed
Each response is started with a carriage return and line feed with some
exceptions.
< >
Angle brackets
Enclose a numeric range, endpoints inclusive. Do not enter angle
brackets as part of any command.
<SSID>
=
Equal sign
Separates the variable from explanatory text. Is entered as part of the
command.
PROCESSID = <CID>
.
dot (period)
Allows the repetition of the element that immediately follows it multiple
times. Do not enter as part of the command.
.AA:NN can be expanded to 1:01 1:02 1:03.
A.B.C.D
IP address
IPv4-style address.
10.0.11.123
X:X::X:X
IPv6 IP address
IPv6-style address.
3ffe:506::1
Where the : : represents all 0x for those address components not
explicitly given.
LINE
End-to-line input token
Indicates user input of any string, including spaces. No other parameters
may be entered after input for this token.
string of words
WORD
Single token
Indicates user input of any contiguous string (excluding spaces).
singlewordnospaces
Table 2 Document Text Conventions (Continued)
Convention Type Description

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Table 3, page 13, describes the symbol conventions used in this manual for notification and
important instructions.
Table 3 Symbol Conventions
Icon Type Description
Note
Provides helpful suggestions needed in understanding
a feature or references to material not available in the
manual.
Alert Alerts you of potential damage to a program, device,
or system or the loss of data or service.
Caution Cautions you about a situation that could result in
minor or moderate bodily injury if not avoided.
Warning Warns you of a potential situation that could result in
death or serious bodily injury if not avoided.
Electro-Static Discharge
(ESD)
Notifies you to take proper grounding precautions
before handling a product.

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Documentation
The GainSpan documentation suite listed in Table 4, page 14 includes the part number,
documentation name, and a description of the document. The documents are available on
the GainSpan Portal. Refer to Accessing the GainSpan Portal, page 19 for details.
Table 4 Documentation List
Part Number Document Title Description
GS2K-SKB-QS-000000 GainSpan GS2000 Based Module
Starter Kit Board Quick Start Guide
Provides an easy to follow guide on
how to unpack and setup GainSpan
GS2000 based module Starter Kit
Board for the GS2200M modules.
GS2K-EVB-FP-UG-001206 GainSpan GS2000 Based Module
Programming User Guide
Provides users steps to program the
on-board Flash on the GainSpan
GS2000 based modules using DOS or
Graphical User Interface utility
provided by GainSpan. The user guide
uses the evaluation boards as a
reference example board.
GS2K-S2W-USE-CASE-RG-000010
GainSpan GS2000 Based Module
Use Case Reference Guide for using
Serial-to-WiFi AT Commands.
Provides an easy to follow instructions
on how to use the AT commands in
different scenarios.
GS2200-S2W-APP-PRG-RG-001208
GainSpan Serial-to-WiFi Adapter
Application Programmer Reference
Guide
Provides a complete listing of AT serial
commands, including configuration
examples for initiating, maintaining,
and evaluating GainSpan WiFi
GS2200M series modules.
GS2K-SDK-DB-UG-001209
GS2000 Based Module Software
Development Kit and Debugging
User Guide
This manual provides SDK user
installation instructions, IAR IDE
workbench application, and I-Jet
hardware used for JTAG Serial-to-WiFi
(S2W) and TLS application
development and debugging.
GS2K-SKB-HW-UG-00000
GainSpan GS2000 Based Module
Starter Kit Board Hardware User
Guide.
Provides instructions on how to setup
and use the GS2000 based module
starter kit board along with component
description, jumper settings, board
specifications, and pinouts.
GS2200M-DS-001254 GainSpan GS2200M Low Power
WiFi Module Data Sheet
Provides information to help WiFi
system designers to build systems using
GainSpan GS2200M module and
develop wireless applications.

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Documentation Feedback
We encourage you to provide feedback, comments, and suggestions so that we can improve
the documentation. You can send your comments by logging into GainSpan Support Portal.
If you are using e-mail, be sure to include the following information with your comments:
– Document name
– URL or page number
– Hardware release version (if applicable)
– Software release version (if applicable)

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References
The GainSpan references listed in Table 5, page 16 are available on the GainSpan Portal.
Refer to Accessing the GainSpan Portal, page 19 for details.
Table 5 Other Documents and References
Title Description
Schematics
GS2000 Based Module Starter Kit Board schematics
supporting:
• GS2200M Revision 1.2
Module Firmware and
Programming Utilities
• Serial-to-WiFi (S2W) based firmware
• Temperature and Light Sensor (TLS) based
firmware
– For use with GS2011M EVB, GS2200 EVB
and GS2200M SKB only
• Firmware Release Notes
• GSFlashprogram utility for programming the
modules
Smart Phone Applications
• Smart Phone applications for iOS and Android to
evaluate and demonstrate the Temperature and
Light Sensor (TLS) firmware.
– For use with GS2011M EVB, GS2200 EVB
and GS2200 SKB only
Software Utilities
Serial terminal program (for example, Tera Term) to
evaluate and demonstrate Serial-to-WiFi (S2W) or
TLS applications

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Contacting GainSpan Technical Support
Use the information listed in Table 6, page 17, to contact the GainSpan Technical Support.
For more Technical Support information or assistance, perform the following steps:
1. Point your browser to http://www.gainspan.com.
2. Click Contact, and click Request Support.
3. Log in using your customer Email and Password.
4. Select the Location.
5. Select Support Question tab.
6. Select Add New Question.
7. Enter your technical support question, product information, and a brief description.
The following information is displayed:
• Telephone number contact information by region
• Links to customer profile, dashboard, and account information
• Links to product technical documentation
• Links to PDFs of support policies
Table 6 GainSpan Technical Support Contact Information
North America 1 [phone] - [email protected]
Outside North America
Europe: [email protected]
China: [email protected]
Asia: [email protected]
Postal Address
GainSpan Corporation
3590 North First Street
Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95134 U.S.A.

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Returning Products to GainSpan
If a problem cannot be resolved by GainSpan technical support, a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) is issued. This number is used to track the returned material at the
factory and to return repaired or new components to the customer as needed.
For more information about return and repair policies, see the customer support web page
at: https://www.gainspan.com/secure/login.
To return a hardware component:
1. Determine the part number and serial number of the component.
2. Obtain an RMA number from Sales/Distributor Representative.
3. Provide the following information in an e-mail or during the telephone call:
– Part number and serial number of component
– Your name, organization name, telephone number, and fax number
– Description of the failure
4. The support representative validates your request and issues an RMA number for
return of the components.
5. Pack the component for shipment.
Guidelines for Packing Components for Shipment
To pack and ship individual components:
– When you return components, make sure they are adequately protected with
packing materials and packed so that the pieces are prevented from moving
around inside the carton.
– Use the original shipping materials if they are available.
– Place individual components in electrostatic bags.
– Write the RMA number on the exterior of the box to ensure proper tracking.
NOTE: Do not return any components to GainSpan Corporation unless you have
first obtained an RMA number. GainSpan reserves the right to refuse shipments
that do not have an RMA. Refused shipments will be returned to the customer by
collect freight.
CAUTION! Do not stack any of the components.

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Accessing the GainSpan Portal
To find the latest version of GainSpan documentation supporting the GainSpan product
release you are interested in, you can search the GainSpan Portal website by performing the
following steps:
1. Go to the GainSpan Support Portal website.
2. Log in using your customer Email and Password.
3. Click the Getting Started tab to view a Quick Start tutorial on how to use various
features within the GainSpan Portal.
4. Click the Actions tab to buy, evaluate, or download GainSpan products.
5. Click on the Documents tab to search, download, and print GainSpan product
documentation.
6. Click the Software tab to search and download the latest software versions.
7. Click the Account History tab to view customer account history.
8. Click the Legal Documents tab to view GainSpan Non-Disclosure Agreement
(NDA).
NOTE: You must first contact GainSpan to set up an account, and obtain a
customer user name and password before you can access the GainSpan Portal.

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