Laird Connectivity 1005 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy Module User Manual
Laird Technologies 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy Module Users Manual
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Bluetooth Test Setup
SaBLE-x-R2 Module
Version 1.0
Bluetooth Test Setup
SaBLE-x-R2 Module
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REVISION HISTORY
Version
Date
Notes
Approver
1.0
04/12/2017
Initial Release
RG
Bluetooth Test Setup
SaBLE-x-R2 Module
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CONTENTS
1 Hardware Test Set-Up .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. PCBA Preparation .................................................................................................................... 4
2 Software Test Setup ............................................................................................................................. 5
2.1. Dev Board Setup with PC ......................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Bluetooth RF Eval Tool Software .............................................................................................. 6
2.2.1. BLE Transmit & Receive ............................................................................................................ 7
3 Contacting LSR/Laird .......................................................................................................................... 10
Bluetooth Test Setup
SaBLE-x-R2 Module
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1 HARDWARE TEST SET-UP
1.1. PCBA Preparation
Figure 1: SaBLE-x-R2 Dev Board PCBA
Note: #1 Keyed Power Connector: Red (+), Black (-);
▪ VMIN = 1.8V, VNOM = 3.3V, VMAX = 3.8V
▪ TempMIN = -40C, TempNOM = 25C, TempMAX = 85C
#2 Switch 6 and 7 Set High to Enable UART communication (S7 Switch)
#3 Current sense jumper must be in place (J7 Header)
#4 Switch set to EXT to supply external power from #1 (S4 Switch)
#5 All switches set to off position (S5 and S6 Switch)
#1
#2
#5
#3
#4
Bluetooth Test Setup
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2 SOFTWARE TEST SETUP
2.1. Dev Board Setup with PC
▪ Apply external power via J6 on the PCBA (#1)
▪ Make sure all switches on S5 and S6 are set OFF on the PCBA (#5)
▪ Set switch 5 and 6 ON on S7 (#2)
▪ Set Switch to EXT (#4)
Figure 2: COM Identifier
▪ Run Bluetooth RF Eval Tool Version 8.7.0.0 (Provided by LSR)
Bluetooth Test Setup
SaBLE-x-R2 Module
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2.2. Bluetooth RF Eval Tool Software
▪ Pick the appropriate COM port from Device Manager. Choose the appropriate Chipset which in this
example is CC26XXR2F.
▪ Connect the device. The output will be displayed in the log window.
Figure 3: Device Setup and Initial Output Reading
Bluetooth Test Setup
SaBLE-x-R2 Module
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2.2.1. BLE Transmit & Receive
▪ The channel index is determined by:
Freq (MHz) = 2402 + 2k, for k = 0, 1, 2 … 39 (decimal)
Ex: k = 0, Freq = 2402MHz; k = 19, Freq = 2440MHz; k = 39, Freq = 2480MHz
▪ Select the BLE 5.0 Option under the BLE Tab.
Figure 4: BLE Transmit & Receive Setup
Bluetooth Test Setup
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▪ Select the necessary data rate options based on what BLE version is being tested for Transmit testing.
Click on the Enhanced Tx Start button and the Test End to start and stop the transmitter.
Figure 5: BLE Transmit Testing
Bluetooth Test Setup
SaBLE-x-R2 Module
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▪ Select the necessary data rate options based on what BLE version is being tested for Receive testing.
Click on the Enhanced Rx Start button and the Test End to start and stop the transmitter.
Figure 6: BLE Receive Testing
Bluetooth Test Setup
SaBLE-x-R2 Module
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3 CONTACTING LSR/LAIRD
Headquarters LSR/Laird
W66 N220 Commerce Court
Cedarburg, WI 53012-2636
USA
Tel: 1(262) 375-4400
` Fax: 1(262) 375-4248
Website https://www.lsr.com/
Technical Support http://info.lsr.com/contact
Sales Contact sales@lsr.com
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.