Serene Innovations CA4 RF Module User Manual

Serene Innovations Inc. RF Module Users Manual

Users Manual

Programming manual for Serene Innovations CA4 2.4 Ghz Transceiver Module (using nRF24L01+ Transceiver chip): Operating conditions Supply voltage: 3 +/-.3 vdc, 30 ma max Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 ºC Data and Control Interface The data and control interface gives you access to all the features in the nRF24L01+. The data and control interface consists of the following six 5-Volt tolerant digital signals: • IRQ (this signal is active low and controlled by three maskable interrupt sources) • CE (this signal is active high and used to activate the chip in RX or TX mode) • CSN (SPI signal) • SCK (SPI signal) • MOSI (SPI signal) • MISO (SPI signal) Using 1 byte SPI commands, you can activate the nRF24L01+ data FIFOs or the register map during all modes of operation. The SPI is a standard 4-wire SPI (8-bit command) with a maximum data rate of 10Mbps. Every new command must be started by a high to low transition on CSN. The STATUS register is serially shifted out on the MISO pin simultaneously to the SPI command word shifting to the MOSI pin. The serial shifting SPI commands is in the following format: <Command word: MSBit to LSBit (one byte)> <Data bytes: LSByte to MSByte, MSBit in each byte first> RXmodeTheRXmodeisanactivemodewherethenRF24L01+radioisusedasareceiver.Toenterthismode,thenRF24L01+musthavethePWR_UPbit,PRIM_RXbitandtheCEpinsethigh.InRXmodethereceiverdemodulatesthesignalsfromtheRFchannel,constantlypresentingthedemodulateddatatothebasebandprotocolengine.Thebasebandprotocolengineconstantlysearchesforavalidpacket.Ifavalidpacketisfound(byamatchingaddressandavalidCRC)thepayloadofthepacketispresentedinavacantslotintheRXFIFOs.IftheRXFIFOsarefull,thereceivedpacketisdiscarded.ThenRF24L01+remainsinRXmodeuntiltheMCUconfiguresittostandby‐Imodeorpowerdownmode.However,iftheautomaticprotocolfeaturesinthebasebandprotocolengineareenabled,thenRF24L01+canenterothermodesinordertoexecutetheprotocol.InRXmodeaReceivedPowerDetector(RPD)signalisavailable.TheRPDisasignalthatissethighwhenaRFsignalhigherthan‐64dBmisdetectedinsidethereceivingfrequencychannel.TheinternalRPDsignalisfilteredbeforepresentedtotheRPDregister.TheRFsignalmustbepresentforatleast40μsbeforetheRPDissethigh.Enhanced ShockBurst receive payload
1. Select RX by setting the PRIM_RX bit in the CONFIG register to high. All data pipes that receive data must be enabled (EN_RXADDR register), enable auto acknowledgement for all pipes running Enhanced ShockBurst™ (EN_AA register), and set the correct payload widths (RX_PW_Px registers). Set up addresses as described in item 2 in the Enhanced ShockBurst transmitting payload above. 2. Start Active RX mode by setting CE high. 3. After 130μs nRF24L01+ monitors the air for incoming communication. 4. When a valid packet is received (matching address and correct CRC), the payload is stored in the RX-FIFO, and the RX_DR bit in STATUS register is set high. The IRQ pin is active when RX_DR is high. RX_P_NO in STATUS register indicates what data pipe the payload has been received in. 5. If auto acknowledgement is enabled, an ACK packet is transmitted back, unless the NO_ACK bit is set in the received packet. If there is a payload in the TX_PLD FIFO, this payload is added to the ACK packet. 6. MCU sets the CE pin low to enter standby-I mode (low current mode). 7. MCU can clock out the payload data at a suitable rate through the SPI. 8. nRF24L01+ is now ready for entering TX or RX mode or power down mode. TXmodeTheTXmodeisanactivemodefortransmittingpackets.Toenterthismode,thenRF24L01+musthavethePWR_UPbitsethigh,PRIM_RXbitsetlow,apayloadintheTXFIFOandahighpulseontheCEformorethan10μs.ThenRF24L01+staysinTXmodeuntilitfinishestransmittingapacket.IfCE=0,nRF24L01+returnstostandby‐Imode.IfCE=1,thestatusoftheTXFIFOdeterminesthenextaction.IftheTXFIFOisnotemptythenRF24L01+remainsinTXmodeandtransmitsthenextpacket.IftheTXFIFOisemptythenRF24L01+goesintostandby‐IImode.ThenRF24L01+transmitterPLLoperatesinopenloopwheninTXmode.ItisimportantnevertokeepthenRF24L01+inTXmodeformorethan4msatatime.IftheEnhancedShockBurstfeaturesareenabled,nRF24L01+isneverinTXmodelongerthan4ms.Enhanced ShockBurst transmitting payload 1. Set the configuration bit PRIM_RX low. 2. When the application MCU has data to transmit, clock the address for the receiving node (TX_ADDR) and payload data (TX_PLD) into nRF24L01+ through the SPI. The width of TX-payload is counted from the number of bytes written into the TX FIFO from the MCU. TX_PLD must be written continuously while holding CSN low. TX_ADDR does not have to be rewritten if it is unchanged from last transmit. If the PTX device shall receive acknowledge, configure data pipe 0 to receive the ACK packet. The RX address for data pipe 0 (RX_ADDR_P0) must be equal to the TX address (TX_ADDR) in the PTX device. 3. A high pulse on CE starts the transmission. The minimum pulse width on CE is 10μs. 4. nRF24L01+ ShockBurst:  Radio is powered up.
 16MHz internal clock is started.  RF packet is completed (see the packet description).  Data is transmitted at high speed (1Mbps or 2Mbps configured by MCU). 5. If auto acknowledgement is activated (ENAA_P0=1) the radio goes into RX mode immediately, unless the NO_ACK bit is set in the received packet. If a valid packet is received in the valid acknowledgement time window, the transmission is considered a success. The TX_DS bit in the STATUS register is set high and the payload is removed from TX FIFO. If a valid ACK packet is not received in the specified time window, the payload is retransmitted (if auto retransmit is enabled). If the auto retransmit counter (ARC_CNT) exceeds the programmed maximum limit (ARC), the MAX_RT bit in the STATUS register is set high. The payload in TX FIFO is NOT removed. The IRQ pin is active when MAX_RT or TX_DS is high. To turn off the IRQ pin, reset the interrupt source by writing to the STATUS register (see Interrupt chapter). If no ACK packet is received for a packet after the maximum number of retransmits, no further packets can be transmitted before the MAX_RT interrupt is cleared. The packet loss counter (PLOS_CNT) is incremented at each MAX_RT interrupt. That is, ARC_CNT counts the number of retransmits that were required to get a single packet through. PLOS_CNT counts the number of packets that did not get through after the maximum number of retransmits. 6. nRF24L01+ goes into standby-I mode if CE is low. Otherwise, next payload in TX FIFO is transmitted. If TX FIFO is empty and CE is still high, nRF24L01+ enters standby-II mode. 7. If nRF24L01+ is in standby-II mode, it goes to standby-I mode immediately if CE is set low. Constant carrier wave output for testing The output power of a radio is a critical factor for achieving wanted range. Output power is also the first test criteria needed to qualify for all telecommunication regulations. Configuration 1. Set PWR_UP = 1 and PRIM_RX = 0 in the CONFIG register. 2. Wait 1.5ms PWR_UP->standby. 3. In the RF register set:  CONT_WAVE = 1.  PLL_LOCK = 1.  RF_PWR. 4. Set the wanted RF channel. 5. Set CE high. 6. Keep CE high as long as the carrier is needed. Note: Do not use REUSE_TX_PL together with CONT_WAVE=1. When both these registers are set the chip does not react when setting CE low. If however, both registers are set PWR_UP = 0 will turn TX mode off. The nRF24L01+ should now output an unmodulated centered carrier. REGULATORYINFORMATION●ComplianceStatement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.
●CautionAny Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ●LabelandmanualrequirementsfortheEndProductFor an end product using the CA4 there must be a label containing, at least, the following information. FCC ID certification number for model CA4 This device contains FCC ID:Z33-CA4 The label must be affixed on an exterior surface of the end product such that it will be visible upon inspection in compliance with the modular approval guidelines developed by the FCC Where the CA4 will be installed in final products larger than 8cm × 10cm following statements has to be placed ONTO the device 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." This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove its RF Module in the user manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this use manual.

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