Texas Instruments RF430F5978 EVM Kit User manual

RF430F5978 EVM Kit
User’s Guide

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Table of Contents Page
1About This User Guide ..................................................................................................................................6
2RF430F5978 Demo Kit Overview ..................................................................................................................6
3Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................6
4Installation ......................................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Demo Software Installation EM430F5978 Demo Kit (Attached e2e.ti.com USB Memory Stick)................7
4.2 Hardware Installation of LF-Microreader.....................................................................................................7
4.3 Virtual COM Port Driver Installation of LF-Microreader..............................................................................7
4.4 UHF Access Point COM Port Driver.........................................................................................................10
5Start the software.........................................................................................................................................11
6Using the software.......................................................................................................................................13
7Schematic .....................................................................................................................................................14
7.1 RF430F5978EVM .....................................................................................................................................14
7.2 APA434R01 ..............................................................................................................................................15
7.3 MRD2EVM ................................................................................................................................................16
8Revision History...........................................................................................................................................17
9IMPORTANT NOTICE ...................................................................................................................................18

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1 About This User Guide
This manual describes the modules and peripherals of the MCU-RF AES family of devices. Each description
presents the module or peripheral in a general sense. Not all features and functions of all modules or
peripherals may be present on all devices. In addition, modules or peripherals may differ in their exact
implementation between device families, or may not be fully implemented on an individual device or device
family.
Pin functions, internal signal connections, and operational parameters differ from device to device. The user
should consult the device-specific data sheet for these details.
The LF communication scheme is described in a dedicated LF user guide.
2 RF430F5978 Demo Kit Overview
Install the Demo software and drivers for LF reader and UHF Access Point
3 Introduction
The RF430F5978 EVM Software can be used to execute the main features of RF430F5978 device.
Resonant trimming, transponder communication (LF Passive Mode) and passive entry (LF Wake Up Mode)
communication can be executed. The EVM Software synchronizes its own settings with the device
configuration as far as possible to achieve valid data communication and response analyzing. Some
devices only offer partial functionality (e.g. smaller memory or trimming only). This is not considered in the
demo software and needs to be managed by the user.
Two COM-Ports or USB-Ports are required to communicate with the demo hardware.
AP434R01
UHF(434MHz) Access Point
RF430F5978EVM
MRD2EVM
134.2 kHz LF-Microreader II

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4 Installation
4.1 Demo Software Installation EM430F5978 Demo Kit (Attached e2e.ti.com USB Memory Stick)
Double-Click the installer file to install the software package and drivers. After installation the default
location for the demo software is
C:\Program Files\RF430F5978 EVM Software
4.2 Hardware Installation of LF-Microreader
1. Connect the LF-Microreader to the PC.
2. For first using the LF-Microreader please install the ‘Microreader II Virtual COM Port’ driver.
4.3 Virtual COM Port Driver Installation of LF-Microreader
The Windows new device driver will request a new device driver to be installed. Normally the
driver should be detected automatically. If the driver is not detected it can be found at the default
location: C:\ Program Files\RF430F5978 EVM Software\Driver
Driver Installation
1. Download the driver from the link specified in 3.Download the software.
2. Proceed according to the type of Operating system.
3. Windows 7 or Later
a. Remove the Microreader EVM board if it is already connected to USB Port
b. Right Click on the Driver file and click on option INSTALL.
c. Click on Button YES if it ask authentication from User Account Control.
d. Click on Install the Driver Software anyway, if it asks for authentication.
e. Now connect the reader and you can see the below message in the right
corner.

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f. The USB driver is now installed on your PC. The system is ready for use.
4. Windows XP
a. Connect the Microreader EVM to USB port. The following dialog will appear.
Select the option “Yes, this time only” and then click on “Next”.

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b. Select the option “Install from a list or Specific location” and then click on
“Next”.
c. Click on Browse and Select the location of the downloaded driver file on the
PC and then select “Next”
d. If it asks for any authentication then click on continue anyway. After
successful Installation the following window should be seen. Click on Finish.

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e. The USB driver is now installed on your PC. The system is ready to use.
4.4 UHF Access Point COM Port Driver
Connect RF Access Point to a USB port on the PC. The Windows new device driver will request a new
device driver to be installed. Normally the driver should be detected automatically. If the driver is not
detected it can be found at the default location:
C:\ Program Files\RF430F5978 EVM Software \Drivers
After installation a new COM port will be installed on the PC. To see the COM port number, open the
Windows Control panel – System- Hardware – Device Manager and check the COM port number
under Ports (COM & LPT)