IMST WiMOD LR User manual

WiMOD LR Starter Kit
Quick Start Guide
IMST GmbH
Carl-Friedrich-Gauss-Str. 2-4
D-47475 KAMP-LINTFORT

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1Introduction
The WiMOD LR Starter Kit is a plug & play solution to explore features and capabilities of the
iM880B/iM881A WiMOD LR radio module. This document describes how to get the Starter-Kit
SK-iM880B or SK-iM881A running.
1.1 Content of this Kit
Hardware:
2x WiMOD Demo Boards
2x module specific adapter boards with soldered radio modules
2x external antennas
2x male A/B USB cables
1x bootloading cable
CD/Memory Stick containing software and documentation
Software and Documentation:
To run the Starter Kit, a PC with Windows 7 (or newer) and at least one USB port are necessary.
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documentation.
Nr File Comment
1 iM88x_StarterKit_QuickStartGuide.pdf This document
2 \Documentation\DemoBoard_UserGuide.pdf User guide for the WiMOD Demo Board
3 \Documentation\
Folder with Datasheet, ApplicationNote,
UserGuide, and Firmware Description for the
included hardware and software.
4 \Drivers\CDM20814_Setup.exe USB PC driver
5 \WiMOD_LR_Base_Firmware\WiMOD_LR_Base_iM880B.hex Binary firmware file for radio module
6 \WiMOD_LR_Base_Firmware\WiMOD_LR_Base_iM881A.hex Binary firmware file for radio module
7 \WiMOD_LR_Base_Firmware\WiMOD_LR_Base_iU880B.hex Binary firmware file for USB stick
8 \WiMOD_LR_DevTool\ Folder with development tool for HCI
command exchange with the radio module
9 \WiMOD_LR_Example_Code Folder with example code
10 \WiMOD_LR_Studio\ Folder with the WiMOD LR Studio

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2Getting Started
2.1 Software Setup
The WiMOD LR Studio can be used for configuration of the preprogrammed radio modules and
provides an easy-to-use radio link evaluation.
Setup of the PC
First copy the complete content of the enclosed installation CD to a local folder on your PC.
Then install the hardware driver for the USB chip on your PC. Either take it from the local folder
(<local folder>\Drivers\CDM20814_Setup.exe) or get it from the USB chip manufacturer’s
web site.1
WiMOD LR Studio
Copy the complete Folder "WiMOD_LR_Studio" (from the enclosed installation CD) to a local
folder on your PC.
Start the WiMOD LR Studio by double clicking the executable “WiMOD_LR_Studio.exe”.
Open the documentation in the Studio Menu (Help->User Guide) for a detailed description of
the included application and its features.
1http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm.
Note: It might be necessary to install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable
Package (x86) in case the WiMOD LR Studio doesn't start. Click the download button on
the Microsoft web page. Double click the vcredist_x86.exe to install runtime components
of Visual C++ libraries on a computer that does not have Visual C++ installed.

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2.2 Hardware Setup
Setup of the Demo Boards
Figure 1: WiMOD LR module iM880B and Demo Board
- Plug the adapter boards with the soldered radio module on the Demo Boards.
- Mount the antennas on the boards.
- Make sure that the supply voltage jumpers JP1 are set on both boards
- Verify that the jumper configuration is equal to the default jumper setup:
Figure 2-2: Default jumper set-up
Connect the Demo Board with an USB cable to your PC and switch S1 into position “USB”. If
successful, the power LED (D6) and the USB LED (D5) are turned on. After the Demo Board is
detected by your PC as a new hardware please follow the given instructions to install the new
virtual COM port.
The orange LED (D4) indicates that the radio module is awake and ready to receive instructions
from the WiMOD LR Studio.

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3Wireless LR Studio
Figure 3-1: WiMOD LR Studio
1. Open the WiMOD LR Studio tool to configure the radio module
2. Connect both WiMOD Demo Boards with attached iM880B/iM881A radio modules via
USB cables to your PC and switch them on
3. After the initial virtual COM Port installation is finished the WiMOD LR Studio automatically
detects the devices. The two boards will be listed in the left toolbar. If not try to find them by
clicking Discover Devices.
4. Be sure to choose a reasonable parameter combination to establish a Wireless
communication: Radio Mode, Frequency, Channel Bandwidth, Spreading Factor, Error
Coding (=> Read Settings)
5. For a visual feedback the LED control can be enabled on both devices
6. Open the Data Link Service (Radio Services => Data Link Service) at the local device to
initiate sending example packets to the peer device

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4Important Notice
4.1 Disclaimer, limited liability and usage restriction
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4.2 Contact Information
IMST GmbH
Carl-Friedrich-Gauss-Str. 2-4
47475 Kamp-Lintfort
Germany
T+49 2842 981 0 E[email protected]
F+49 2842 981 299 Iwww.wireless-solutions.de