Texas Instruments eZ430-Chronos User manual

eZ430-Chronos™ Development Tool
User's Guide
Literature Number: SLAU292F
November 2009–Revised October 2013

Contents
Preface ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1 eZ430-Chronos™ Overview .................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 eZ430-Chronos Features .................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Kit Contents ................................................................................................................ 10
2 Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 Using the eZ430-Chronos Wrist Module Stand Alone ................................................................ 11
2.1.1 Setting the Time .................................................................................................. 11
2.1.2 Setting the Date .................................................................................................. 12
2.1.3 Feature Overview and Menu Structure ........................................................................ 13
2.2 Install Demo Application, Drivers and Firmware ...................................................................... 14
2.2.1 Windows® Installation ........................................................................................... 14
2.2.2 Linux® Installation ................................................................................................ 14
2.3 Using the eZ430-Chronos Wrist Module With a PC .................................................................. 15
2.3.1 Transmission of Acceleration Data and Button Pushes ..................................................... 15
3 eZ430-Chronos Software .................................................................................................... 18
3.1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 eZ430-Chronos Demo Software ......................................................................................... 18
3.2.1 Detailed Feature Overview - Modes Using the Top LCD Line ............................................. 20
3.2.2 Detailed Feature Overview - Modes Using the Bottom LCD Line .......................................... 23
3.3 eZ430-Chronos Control Center PC Software .......................................................................... 26
3.3.1 SimpliciTI™ Acc/PPT Tab (Mouse and PowerPoint Control) ............................................... 27
3.3.2 Key Configuration Tab ........................................................................................... 30
3.3.3 SimpliciTI™ Sync ................................................................................................. 31
3.3.4 BlueRobin™ Heart Rate Simulator ............................................................................. 32
3.3.5 Wireless Update .................................................................................................. 33
3.4 eZ430-Chronos Data Logger ............................................................................................ 35
3.4.1 Detailed Feature Overview ...................................................................................... 36
3.5 Data Logger PC Software ................................................................................................ 36
3.5.1 SimpliciTI Data Logger ........................................................................................... 37
3.5.2 Wireless Update .................................................................................................. 39
3.6 eZ430-Chronos Software Projects ...................................................................................... 40
3.6.1 IDE Installation .................................................................................................... 40
3.6.2 eZ430-Chronos Software Flow ................................................................................. 41
3.6.3 eZ430-Chronos Wireless Update Feature .................................................................... 43
3.6.4 eZ430-Chronos Firmware ....................................................................................... 49
3.6.5 eZ430-Chronos GUI Sources ................................................................................... 50
4 eZ430-Chronos Hardware ................................................................................................... 56
4.1 Programming the eZ430-Chronos Wrist Module: Disassembly and Assembly of the Housing ................. 56
4.1.1 Disassembly of eZ430-Chronos Wrist Module ............................................................... 56
4.1.2 Assembly of eZ430-Chronos Wrist Module ................................................................... 58
4.2 Functional Description of the eZ430-Chronos Wrist Module ........................................................ 60
4.3 Functional Description of the eZ430-Chronos RF Access Point .................................................... 62
4.3.1 Access Point With Black PCB .................................................................................. 62
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4.3.2 Access Point With White PCB .................................................................................. 63
4.4 Functional Description of the eZ430-Chronos Debug Interface ..................................................... 64
4.4.1 MSP430 Application UART ..................................................................................... 64
4.5 Schematics, Layout, BOM, and LCD ................................................................................... 65
4.5.1 eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With Black PCB ......................................................... 65
4.5.2 eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With White PCB ......................................................... 73
4.5.3 eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Wrist Modules With Black PCB ............................................ 81
4.5.4 eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Wrist Modules With White PCB ............................................ 89
4.5.5 LCD ................................................................................................................. 93
4.6 Access Point Schematics, Layout, and BOM .......................................................................... 95
4.6.1 eZ430-Chronos-433 With Black PCB RF Access Point ..................................................... 95
4.6.2 eZ430-Chronos-433 With White PCB RF Access Point ................................................... 100
4.6.3 eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 With Black PCB RF Access Point ........................................ 105
4.6.4 eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 With White PCB RF Access Point ........................................ 111
4.6.5 Debugging Interface Schematics and Layout ............................................................... 120
A Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................. 123
A.1 FAQs ....................................................................................................................... 123
B Detailed Hardware Driver Installation Guide ........................................................................ 126
B.1 eZ430-Chronos RF Access Point ...................................................................................... 126
B.2 eZ430-RF Debug Interface ............................................................................................. 130
Revision History ....................................................................................................................... 132
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List of Figures
1-1. eZ430-Chronos With Black PCB ........................................................................................ 10
1-2. eZ430-Chronos With White PCB........................................................................................ 10
2-1. eZ430-Chronos Wrist Module Push Buttons........................................................................... 11
2-2. Overview eZ430-Chronos LCD.......................................................................................... 11
2-3. eZ430-Chronos Feature Overview and Menu Structure ............................................................. 13
2-4. eZ430-Chronos Control Center.......................................................................................... 15
2-5. eZ430-Chronos Control Center With Acceleration Data ............................................................. 16
3-1. eZ430-Chronos Feature Overview and Menu Structure ............................................................. 19
3-2. eZ430-Chronos Control Center.......................................................................................... 27
3-3. eZ430-Chronos Control Center With Acceleration Data ............................................................. 28
3-4. eZ430-Chronos Control Center With PPT Control.................................................................... 29
3-5. eZ430-Chronos Control Center Key Configuration ................................................................... 30
3-6. eZ430-Chronos Control Center Sync................................................................................... 31
3-7. eZ430-Chronos Control Center Heart Rate Simulator................................................................ 32
3-8. eZ430-Chronos Control Center Wireless Update ..................................................................... 34
3-9. eZ430-Chronos Data Logger Feature Overview and Menu Structure.............................................. 35
3-10. eZ430-Chronos Data Logger ............................................................................................ 38
3-11. eZ430-Chronos Control Center Wireless Update ..................................................................... 40
3-12. eZ430-Chronos Software Flowchart .................................................................................... 42
3-13. Flow Chart of Wireless Update Software on Access Point .......................................................... 44
3-14. Flow Chart of Flash Based Wireless Update Software on eZ430-Chronos Wrist Module....................... 45
3-15. Upgrade AP Firmware .................................................................................................... 46
3-16. eZ430-Chronos RF Access Point Connection to CC Debugger .................................................... 47
3-17. SmartRF Flash Programmer............................................................................................. 48
4-1. Remove Chronos Module From Housing .............................................................................. 56
4-2. Remove Chronos Module Battery....................................................................................... 57
4-3. eZ430-Chronos Module Attached to eZ430-RF Debug Interface................................................... 58
4-4. eZ430-Chronos Module Insertion Into Housing ....................................................................... 59
4-5. Metal Strips of Chronos Module Housing and Buttons of Housing ................................................. 59
4-6. Push Metal Strips Inward................................................................................................. 60
4-7. eZ430-Chronos Wrist Module Block Diagram ......................................................................... 60
4-8. eZ430-Chronos Module Front ........................................................................................... 61
4-9. eZ430-Chronos Module Back............................................................................................ 61
4-10. eZ430-Chronos RF Access Point ....................................................................................... 62
4-11. eZ430-Chronos RF Access Point Connection to CC Debugger .................................................... 62
4-12. Access Point With White PCB........................................................................................... 63
4-13. Access Point With Connector............................................................................................ 63
4-14. eZ430-Chronos Debug Interface ........................................................................................ 64
4-15. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With Black PCB, Schematics................................................... 65
4-16. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With Black PCB, PCB Components on Top Layer .......................... 66
4-17. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With Black PCB, Layout Top Layer (LCD Side) ............................. 67
4-18. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With Black PCB, Layout Second Layer....................................... 68
4-19. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With Black PCB, Layout Third Layer .......................................... 69
4-20. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With Black PCB, Layout Bottom Layer (Battery Side) ...................... 70
4-21. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With White PCB, Schematics .................................................. 73
4-22. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With White PCB, PCB Components on Top Layer.......................... 74
4-23. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With White PCB, Layout Top Layer (LCD Side)............................. 75
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4-24. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With White PCB, Layout Second Layer....................................... 76
4-25. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With White PCB, Layout Third Layer.......................................... 77
4-26. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With White PCB, Layout Bottom Layer (Battery Side)...................... 78
4-27. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Wrist Modules With Black PCBs, Schematics..................................... 81
4-28. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Wrist Modules With Black PCBs, PCB Components on Top Layer............ 82
4-29. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Wrist Modules With Black PCBs, Layout Top Layer (LCD Side) ............... 83
4-30. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Wrist Modules With Black PCBs, Layout Second Layer......................... 84
4-31. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Wrist Modules With Black PCBs, Layout Third Layer............................ 85
4-32. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Wrist Modules With Black PCBs, Layout Bottom Layer (Battery Side)........ 86
4-33. eZ430-Chronos-868 Wrist Modules With White PCBs, Schematics................................................ 89
4-34. eZ430-Chronos-915 Wrist Modules With White PCBs, Schematics................................................ 90
4-35. LCD Segment Map........................................................................................................ 93
4-36. LCD Pinout ................................................................................................................. 94
4-37. eZ430-Chronos-433 RF Access Point With Black PCB, Schematics .............................................. 95
4-38. eZ430-Chronos-433 RF Access Point With Black PCB, PCB Components on Top Layer...................... 96
4-39. eZ430-Chronos-433 RF Access Point With Black PCB, Layout Top Layer ....................................... 97
4-40. eZ430-Chronos-433 RF Access Point With Black PCB, Layout Bottom Layer ................................... 98
4-41. eZ430-Chronos-433 RF Access Point With White PCB, Schematics............................................. 100
4-42. eZ430-Chronos-433 RF Access Point With White PCB, PCB Components on Top Layer .................... 101
4-43. eZ430-Chronos-433 RF Access Point With White PCB, Layout Top Layer...................................... 102
4-44. eZ430-Chronos-433 RF Access Point With White PCB, Layout Bottom Layer.................................. 103
4-45. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 RF Access Point With Black PCB, Schematics ................................. 105
4-46. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 RF Access Point With Black PCB, PCB Components on Top Layer......... 106
4-47. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 RF Access Point With Black PCB, Layout Top Layer .......................... 107
4-48. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 RF Access Point With Black PCB, Layout Bottom Layer ...................... 108
4-49. eZ430-Chronos-868 RF Access Point With White PCB, Schematics............................................. 111
4-50. eZ430-Chronos-915 RF Access Point With White PCB, Schematics............................................. 112
4-51. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 RF Access Point With White PCB, PCB Components on Top Layer......... 113
4-52. eZ430-Chronos-868 RF Access Point With White PCB, Layout Top Layer...................................... 114
4-53. eZ430-Chronos-915 RF Access Point With White PCB, Layout Top Layer...................................... 115
4-54. eZ430-Chronos-868 RF Access Point With White PCB, Layout Bottom Layer.................................. 116
4-55. eZ430-Chronos-915 RF Access Point With White PCB, Layout Bottom Layer.................................. 117
4-56. USB Debug Interface, Schematic...................................................................................... 120
4-57. USB Debug Interface, Schematic...................................................................................... 121
4-58. USB Debug Interface, PCB Components on Top Layer............................................................ 122
4-59. USB Debug Interface, PCB Components on Bottom Layer........................................................ 122
4-60. USB Debug Interface, Layout Top Layer ............................................................................. 122
4-61. USB Debug Interface, Layout Bottom Layer ......................................................................... 122
B-1. Device Driver installation Wizard for the Access Point ............................................................. 126
B-2. Successful Driver Installation for Access Point ...................................................................... 127
B-3. Access Point Detection for eZ430-Chronos With Black PCB ...................................................... 127
B-4. Access Point Detection for eZ430-Chronos With White PCB...................................................... 127
B-5. Windows Found New Hardware Wizard .............................................................................. 128
B-6. Automatic Driver installation............................................................................................ 128
B-7. Windows Uncertified Driver Installation Warning .................................................................... 129
B-8. Access Point in Windows Device Manager for eZ430-Chronos With Black PCB .............................. 129
B-9. Access Point in Windows Device Manager for eZ430-Chronos With White PCB .............................. 129
B-10. Port Settings for eZ430-Chronos With Black PCB .................................................................. 129
B-11. Port Settings for eZ430-Chronos With White PCB .................................................................. 129
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B-12. eZ430-RF Windows Driver Installation................................................................................ 130
B-13. eZ430-RF in Windows Device Manager as HID and COM Port Devices ........................................ 131
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List of Tables
4-1. Estimated Battery Life (Demo Software) ............................................................................... 61
4-2. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With Black PCB, BOM List...................................................... 71
4-3. eZ430-Chronos-433 Wrist Module With White PCB, BOM List ..................................................... 79
4-4. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 Wrist Modules With Black PCBs, BOM List ....................................... 87
4-5. eZ430-Chronos-868 and -915 PCB Cross Reference................................................................ 91
4-6. eZ430-Chronos-868 Wrist Module With White PCB, BOM List ..................................................... 91
4-7. eZ430-Chronos-433 Access Point With Black PCB, BOM List...................................................... 99
4-8. eZ430-Chronos-433 Access Point With White PCB, BOM List.................................................... 104
4-9. eZ430-Chronos-868 Access Point With Black PCB, BOM List .................................................... 109
4-10. eZ430-Chronos-915 Access Point With Black PCB, BOM List .................................................... 110
4-11. eZ430-Chronos-868 Access Point With White PCB, BOM List.................................................... 118
4-12. eZ430-Chronos-915 Access Point With White PCB, BOM List.................................................... 119
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Preface
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Read This First
If You Need Assistance
If you have any feedback or questions, support for the MSP430™ microcontrollers and the eZ430-
Chronos™ software development tool is provided by the Texas Instruments Product Information Center
(PIC) (support.ti.com), the TI E2E Forum (http://e2e.ti.com/support/microcontrollers/msp430/default.aspx),
and the eZ430-Chronos wiki (www.ti.com/chronoswiki). Additional device-specific information can be found
on the MSP430 web site (www.ti.com/msp430).
Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
The primary sources of MSP430 information are the device-specific data sheets and user's guides. The
most up-to-date versions of the user's guide documents available at the time of production have been
provided on the CD-ROM included with this tool. However, the most current information is found at
www.ti.com/msp430.
Information specific to the eZ430-Chronos development tool can be found at www.ti.com/chronos.
MSP430 device and IDE user's guides may be accessed on the included CD-ROM under the user's
guides section. The IDE user's guides include detailed information on setting up a project for the MSP430
using Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE) (SLAU157) and the IAR
Embedded Workbench™ IDE (SLAU138).
FCC, IC, and Other Geographical Radio Use Restrictions
eZ430-Chronos-433 and eZ430-Chronos-868 are restricted from use in the USA and Canada due to
frequency conflicts.
eZ430-Chronos-915 is restricted from the use in Europe due to frequency conflicts.
It is the user's responsibility to assure this evaluation module is not operated in any other geographical
regions that may be restricted.
Environmental Operating Conditions
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Export Control Regulations
This development kit is subject to the export and import control regulations of the United States per the
harmonization code: ECCN 5A002A1A TSPA. Note that it may also be subject to export control policies of
local authorities.
Patents
German utility model and patent pending.
SimpliciTI, MSP430, eZ430-Chronos, Code Composer Studio are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
BlueRobin is a trademark of BM innovations GmbH.
IAR Embedded Workbench, KickStart are trademarks of IAR Systems.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
Windows, PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Chapter 1
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eZ430-Chronos™ Overview
1.1 Overview
The eZ430-Chronos software development tool is a highly integrated, wearable, wireless development
system that is based on the CC430F6137. It may be used as a reference platform for watch systems, a
personal display for personal area networks, or as a wireless sensor node for remote data collection.
Based on the CC430F6137 sub-1-GHz RF SoC, the eZ430-Chronos is a complete development system
featuring a 96-segment LCD display, an integrated pressure sensor, and a three-axis accelerometer for
motion sensitive control. The integrated wireless interface allows the eZ430-Chronos to act as a central
hub for nearby wireless sensors such as pedometers and heart-rate monitors. The eZ430-Chronos offers
temperature and battery voltage measurement and is complete with a USB-based MSP430F5509 +
CC1101 (part of the new eZ430-Chronos kit with white PCBs) or CC1111 (part of the initial eZ430-
Chronos kit with black PCBs) wireless interface to a PC.
The eZ430-Chronos wrist module may be disassembled to be programmed with custom applications and
includes an eZ430 USB programming interface.
NOTE: The information provided in this document applies equally to all of the kits that are available,
unless otherwise noted.
There are several different eZ430-Chronos kit versions available. In addition to the different
frequency versions, there are two generations of kits:
• First generation eZ430-Chronos with black PCBs (legacy), sometimes referred
to as "Chronos BLACK"
– Chronos module based on VIT accelerometer and pressure sensor
– Chronos module based on discrete RF matching
– Access Point based on CC1111 (8051 based SoC with USB and <1GHz
transceiver)
• Second generation eZ430-Chronos with white PCBs, sometimes referred to as
"Chronos WHITE"
– Chronos module based on Bosch Sensortec accelerometer and pressure
sensor
– Model number engraved in metal back of wrist housing
– Chronos module based on Johanson Technology Filter baluns
– Access Point based on MSP430F5509 microcontroller with USB and
CC1101 <1GHz transceiver
1.2 eZ430-Chronos Features
• Sports watch development kit based on the CC430F6137, an MSP430™ microcontroller with
integrated sub-1-GHz wireless transceiver
• Wrist module can be programmed for custom wireless applications
• Highly integrated wrist module includes on-board three-axis accelerometer, pressure sensor,
temperature sensor, and battery voltage sensor
• 96-segment LCD display driven directly by the CC430 microcontroller
• Can be paired wirelessly with heart-rate monitors, pedometers, or other devices based on RF
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transceivers such as the CC430 or CC11xx devices
• Includes an eZ430-RF USB emulator that connects the eZ430-Chronos to a PC for real-time in-system
programming and debugging.
Figure 1-1. eZ430-Chronos With Black PCB Figure 1-2. eZ430-Chronos With White PCB
1.3 Kit Contents
• One eZ430-Chronos module with wrist housing (battery included)
• One eZ430-RF USB debugging interface
• One CC1111 USB RF access point (Chronos BLACK only)
• One MSP430F5509 + CC1101 USB RF access point (Chronos WHITE only)
• One 4-pin solder-on debug connector for the USB RF access point (Chronos WHITE only)
• One mini Phillips screwdriver
• Two spare screws
• One MSP430 development tool CD containing documentation and development software (Chronos
BLACK only)
–eZ430-Chronos™ Windows® PC-Software and Source Code SLAC341
–eZ430-Chronos™ Linux® PC-Software and Source Code SLAC388
–eZ430-Chronos™ Development Tool User's Guide SLAU292
–CC430 Family User's Guide SLAU259
–Code Composer Studio™ v5 CCS Mediawiki
–Code Composer Studio™ v5 User's Guide for MSP430 SLAU157
–IAR Embedded Workbench™ KickStart™ SLAC050
–IAR Embedded Workbench™ User's Guide for MSP430 SLAU138
NOTE: For the latest software and documentation, go to www.ti.com/chronos or
www.ti.com/chronoswiki.
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Chapter 2
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Getting Started
2.1 Using the eZ430-Chronos Wrist Module Stand Alone
For first time use, remove the eZ430-Chronos from box and press any button twice to wake the Chronos
module from sleep mode. After the first button press, the LCD displays the same content as shown on the
box of the kit, and after the second button press, the Chronos module starts full operation.
NOTE: For the next steps it is important to understand the eZ430-Chronos user concept. The top
and bottom LCD lines can be controlled individually by pushing the buttons on the left side.
The buttons on the right side are used to select or activate secondary functions. Detailed
instructions are available in Section 3.2.
Figure 2-2. Overview eZ430-Chronos LCD
Figure 2-1. eZ430-Chronos Wrist Module Push
Buttons
2.1.1 Setting the Time
1. Push the * button until the time is displayed in the top LCD line.
2. Hold * for three seconds until the time disappears and 12H or 24H is shown on the LCD.
3. Select 12H or 24H mode by pushing the UP or DOWN buttons.
4. Press # to continue with the time adjustment.
5. Set the hours by pushing the UP or DOWN button.
6. Press # to continue with the minute adjustment.
7. Set the minutes by pushing the UP or DOWN button.
8. Press # to continue with the second adjustment.
9. Set the seconds by pushing the UP or DOWN button.
10. Press * to confirm the settings and go back to normal operation, or press # to start over with step 2.
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NOTE: If no button is pushed for more than 30 seconds, the previous settings are restored.
Alternatively, the time and date may be set wirelessly using the eZ430-Chronos Control
Center (see Section 3.3.3).
2.1.2 Setting the Date
1. Push the # button until the date is displayed in the bottom LCD line.
2. Hold # for three seconds until the year flashes on the bottom LCD line.
3. Set the year by pushing the UP or DOWN button.
4. Press # to continue with the month adjustment.
5. Set the month by pushing the UP or DOWN button.
6. Press # to continue with the day adjustment.
7. Set the day by pushing the UP or DOWN button.
8. Press * to confirm the settings and go back to normal operation, or press # to start over with step 3.
NOTE: If no button is pushed for more than 30 seconds, the previous settings are being restored.
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Top Modes
Bottom Modes
* button for
mode selection
UP button for
alternate functions
# button for
mode selection
DOWN button for
alternate functions
Seconds HR
On or Off
ACC
On or Off
Year Start or
Stop
Hold * button for
set functions
Set
Time
Calibrate
Altitude
Tilt
Z-Axis
Tilt
X-Axis
Alarm
On or Off
Time Alarm Temp Heart
Rate
Altitude Speed Tilt
Y-Axis
Date Stop
watch Battery PPTACC SYNC Calories
Set
Alarm
Calibrate
Temp
To modify values in set functions, press UP or DOWN to select values, # for the next item, and * to save.
RFBSL
SYNC
On or Off Distance Start
Update
PPT
On or Off
Set
Date
To modify values in set functions, press UP or DOWN to select values, # for the next item, and * to save.
Reset
to Zero
Calorie
Settings
Hold # button for
set functions
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2.1.3 Feature Overview and Menu Structure
Figure 2-3 shows all modes and secondary functions. A detailed description of the features can be found
in Section 3.2.
Figure 2-3. eZ430-Chronos Feature Overview and Menu Structure
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2.2 Install Demo Application, Drivers and Firmware
The eZ430-Chronos PC software supports Windows®and Linux®(Ubuntu 12.04) operating systems.
Download the latest eZ430-Chronos Software and Source Code Installer for Windows (SLAC341) or for
Linux (SLAC388) from the eZ430-Chronos web page at www.ti.com/chronos.
2.2.1 Windows® Installation
1. Unzip the archive and run Chronos-Setup.exe.
2. Respond to the prompts to install the software. During the installation a separate window opens for the
Windows driver installation. Accept the driver installation.
NOTE: The eZ430-Chronos access point driver may not be certified by Microsoft. Therefore,
Windows may generate a warning. Allow the driver installation to continue.
3. When installation finishes, connect the eZ430-Chronos RF USB access point to the PC and follow the
Windows driver installation (see Section 2.3).
4. If prompted for the driver for the TI CC1111 Low-Power RF to USB CDC Serial Port (legacy software),
or eZ430-ChronosAP (current software) allow Windows to 'Install the software automatically'. This can
be done only if the eZ430-Chronos PC Software package has already been installed.
5. Open the eZ430-Chronos Control Center program. A shortcut is available on the Desktop and the Start
Menu under Programs > Texas Instruments > eZ430-Chronos > eZ430-Chronos Control Center.
For a detailed driver installation, see Appendix B.
2.2.2 Linux® Installation
The eZ430-Chronos PC software for Linux requires TCL/Tk. If the Linux distribution does not already
include TCL/Tk yet, install both with the apt-get command:
sudo apt-get install tcl8.5-dev
sudo apt-get install tk8.5-dev
To generate keyboard events and mouse clicks through the Chronos module buttons, xdotool is required.
Install with the apt-get command:
sudo apt-get install xdotool
The PC now has the infrastructure for the eZ430-Chronos PC Software. Continue with the eZ430-Chronos
installation:
1. Extract the archive and run Chronos-Setup.
2. Respond to the prompts to install the software.
3. Insert the eZ430-Chronos RF USB access point to the PC.
4. Check the /dev directory for new entry /dev/ttyACMx, where xspecifies the number of the port.
5. Set the COM variable in eZ430-Chronos_CC_1_2.tcl and eZ430-Chronos_Datalogger_1_2.tcl if the
USB RF access point is not mounted as /dev/ttyACM0
6. Set script files to executable:
chmod u+x ./eZ430-Chronos_CC_1_2.tcl
chmod u+x ./eZ430-Chronos_Datalogger_1_2.tcl
7. Launch the script (./eZ430-Chronos_CC_1_2.tcl) from terminal as root user.
NOTE: Linux is supported by the eZ430-Chronos Control Center and eZ430-Chronos Data Logger
PC applications. The eZ430-Chronos software package also contains all source code for the
Chronos module and access point, which are provided for Code Composer Studio IDE
(Windows and Linux) and the IAR Embedded Workbench IDE (Windows only). CrossWorks
from Rowley Associates supports Linux and MacOS in addition to Windows OS but requires
manual project setup. MSPGCC may also be used.
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2.3 Using the eZ430-Chronos Wrist Module With a PC
1. The Control Center provides a variety of demos. A detailed description can be found in Section 3.3.
The following sections describe only how to use the eZ430-Chronos module to control the mouse
pointer on the PC and to use it to control PowerPoint®presentation software.
Figure 2-4. eZ430-Chronos Control Center
2.3.1 Transmission of Acceleration Data and Button Pushes
1. Select the SimpliciTI Acc/PPT tab.
2. Click Start Access Point to start PC. When the PC is ready, the control center status line displays
"Access point started. Now start watch in ACC, PPT or synch mode".
3. Select the ACC mode in the bottom LCD line of the eZ430-Chronos module and active the data
transmission by pressing the DOWN button. The Chronos module connects to the PC (this may take a
few seconds) and starts transmitting 3-Axis acceleration values
4. After connection, the Control Center status bar reports "Receiving data from acceleration sensor" and
the values according to the axis. The graphs display the acceleration data of the Chronos module for
each axis.
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Figure 2-5. eZ430-Chronos Control Center With Acceleration Data
2.3.1.1 PC Mouse Control
1. Click Mouse On (M) to control the PC mouse pointer with the eZ430-Chronos module. Hold the
Chronos module with its display facing up. The mouse pointer moves vertically (x-axis in Control
Center) when tilting the Chronos module forward/backward and moves vertically (y-axis in Control
Center) when tilting the Chronos module left/right. Mouse clicks are possible as well:
• Left single click: * button
• Left double click: # button
• Right click: UP button
2. Mouse control can be calibrated to set a point of zero acceleration (that is, no pointer movement) by
selecting Calibration (C). It may be disabled by clicking Mouse Off (M) or by typing M on the PC
keyboard.
NOTE: Holding buttons (for example, for drag and drop) is not supported.
3. Turn the demo off by pushing the DOWN button on the eZ430-Chronos module and clicking Stop
Access Point in the PC application
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2.3.1.2 PowerPoint Control
The Control Center allows the user to map button pushes on the wrist module into keystrokes on the PC.
The default setting is PowerPoint control, which allows switching slides forward/backward and to start the
slide show.
1. Select the SimpliciTI Acc/PPT tab.
2. Click Start Access Point to start linking. The control center status line displays "Access point started".
3. Select PPt mode in the bottom LCD line of the eZ430-Chronos module and activate the RF link by
pressing the DOWN button. The wrist module connects to the PC, this may take a moment.
4. Once connected, the Control Center status bar show when a button is pushed.
5. Open a PowerPoint presentation. Press # to go to presentation mode (slide show - F5), UP to switch to
next slide (right arrow key), and * (left arrow key) to switch to previous slide.
NOTE: To avoid bouncing of the Chronos buttons, a delay of 0.6 seconds between transmissions is
implemented; that is, if a button is pressed twice in less than 0.6 seconds, it is translated into
one keystroke only.
The eZ430-Chronos Control Center allows to the user to define other short cuts; for example,
to control a music or video player. See Section 3.3.2 for details.
For troubleshooting tips, see Appendix A, Frequently Asked Questions.
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3.1 Overview
This chapter describes the software that is included in the eZ430-Chronos kit. Different projects and PC
user interfaces are available:
• eZ430-Chronos module demo software
• Control Center PC software for Windows and Linux
• eZ430-Chronos module data logger
• Data logger PC software for Windows and Linux
Many features of the eZ430-Chronos kit are based on TI's SimpliciTI protocol stack. However, the
Chronos module can also be used as a heart-rate monitor. For this purpose, the BlueRobin™ ultralow-
power protocol stack can be used. (1) is implemented on the wrist module and USB access point. The
protocol stacks are selected automatically, depending on which feature is used.
3.2 eZ430-Chronos Demo Software
The sports firmware (default) of the Chronos module provides a broad set of features. In addition to basic
Chronos module functions such as time, date, alarm, and stopwatch, other advanced features such as an
altimeter, heart-rate monitor, calorie, vertical speed, and distance information (2) are available. The internal
accelerometer provides acceleration data on the wrist module LCD and allows control of a PC by
transferring the sensor's measurements. The Chronos module can also be used to control PowerPoint or
other PC software with its buttons.
User concept:
The different features are either available in the top or bottom LCD line.
There are three user modes available: Modes such as Time or Date, Secondary Functions that allow
activation and deactivation of features (for example, to start or stop the stopwatch or to enable or disable
the alarm), and Set Functions that allow changing settings (for example, setting the time or date or
resetting the stopwatch) (see Figure 3-1).
•Modes: The different modes can be selected by using the button left of the corresponding LCD line.
Examples:
The * button allows selecting the top line mode
The # button allows changing the bottom line modes
•Secondary Functions: Secondary functions provide an extension to the selected mode and are
available through the button to the right of the corresponding LCD line.
Examples:
Toggling between time (HH:MM) and seconds (.SS) in time mode: push UP button to toggle between
modes.
Start or Stop in stopwatch mode: push DOWN to start or stop stopwatch
•Set Functions: Time, date, and other options can be set by holding the button to the left of the
corresponding LCD line.
Examples:
To set the time (shown in top LCD line): hold the * button to enter the time set menu.
(1) BlueRobin is available from BM wireless at www.bmwireless.com.
(2) For heart-rate monitor, calorie, vertical speed, and distance information, additional accessories or the eZ430-Chronos Control Center
heart rate simulation required.
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Top Modes
Bottom Modes
* button for
mode selection
UP button for
alternate functions
# button for
mode selection
DOWN button for
alternate functions
Seconds HR
On or Off
ACC
On or Off
Year Start or
Stop
Hold * button for
set functions
Set
Time
Calibrate
Altitude
Tilt
Z-Axis
Tilt
X-Axis
Alarm
On or Off
Time Alarm Temp Heart
Rate
Altitude Speed Tilt
Y-Axis
Date Stop
watch Battery PPTACC SYNC Calories
Set
Alarm
Calibrate
Temp
To modify values in set functions, press UP or DOWN to select values, # for the next item, and * to save.
RFBSL
SYNC
On or Off Distance Start
Update
PPT
On or Off
Set
Date
To modify values in set functions, press UP or DOWN to select values, # for the next item, and * to save.
Reset
to Zero
Calorie
Settings
Hold # button for
set functions
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To reset the stopwatch (shown in bottom LCD line): hold the # button to reset.
An exception to the above modes is the Keylock. It allows locking the buttons to avoid accidental change
or activation of modes (for example, when the Chronos module is carried in a suitcase or bag). The
keylock may be enabled or disabled by holding # and DOWN simultaneously for three seconds. The LCD
shows "Loct" when the keylock is active and "oPEn" when it is inactive.
Note: Heart rate can be generated by eZ430-Chronos Control Center. Optional heart-rate monitor is available
from BM innovations at www.bm-innovations.com/chronos.
Figure 3-1. eZ430-Chronos Feature Overview and Menu Structure
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3.2.1 Detailed Feature Overview - Modes Using the Top LCD Line
3.2.1.1 Time Mode
Press * until the time mode is active (see Figure 3-1 for details).
Secondary function: Seconds. Press UP to activate the alternative display. To return to the HH:MM
mode, push the UP button again.
Set function: Setting the time.
1. Hold * for three seconds until the time disappears and 12H or 24H is shown on the LCD.
2. Select 12H or 24H mode by pushing the UP or DOWN buttons.
3. Press # to continue with the time adjustment.
4. Set the hours by pushing the UP or DOWN button.
5. Press # to continue with the minutes adjustment.
6. Set the minutes by pushing the UP or DOWN button.
7. Press # to continue with the second adjustment.
8. Set the seconds by pushing the UP or DOWN button.
9. Press * to confirm the settings and go back to normal operation, or press # to start over with step 2.
NOTE: If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds, the previous settings are restored.
3.2.1.2 Alarm Mode
Press * until the alarm mode is active (see Figure 3-1 for details). The alarm mode can be distinguished
from time mode by an alarm symbol (bell) that flashes when the alarm time is displayed.
Secondary function: Alarm on or off. Press UP to enable or disable the alarm. The settings are
confirmed by "on" and "off" in the top LCD line. The bell icon stays on in all other modes when the alarm is
enabled and does not appear when the alarm is disabled.
Set function: Setting the alarm time.
1. Hold * for three seconds until the alarm time hour starts to flash.
2. Set the hours by pushing the UP or DOWN button.
3. Press # to continue with the minutes adjustment.
4. Set the minutes by pushing the UP or DOWN button.
5. Press * to confirm the settings and go back to normal operation, or press # to start over with step 2.
NOTE: If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds, the previous settings are restored.
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