SLAU292G November 2009 – July 2015
The eZ430-Chronos Control Center software provides several features demonstrating the wireless capabilities of the kit on Windows and Linux operating systems. Different RF protocol stacks are automatically selected for use, depending on the function. Available features:
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Connect the USB RF access point to the PC before launching the Control Center software. For first time use, wait until Windows has finished the access point driver installation.
In case of problems on Windows PCs, check if the settings for the RF access point are correct in the Windows Device Manager Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager. The RF access point is listed under Ports (COM & LPT) as TI CC1111 Low-Power RF to USB CDC Serial Port (Chronos BLACK) or eZ430-ChronosAP (Chronos WHITE). The port settings should be:
In case of problems on Linux PCs, ensure that the correct tty setting is specified. Check /dev for the new tty device after plugging in the RF access point. If the RF access point is assigned to a device other than ttyACM0, either remove the serial device that occupies this slot (for example, a modem), or change the script file variable "com" in eZ430-Chronos_CC_1_2.tcl located in /home/<user name>/Texas Instruments/eZ430-Chronos/Control Center/eZ430-Chronos Control Center.
To launch the Control Center software on a Windows PC, shortcuts are available on the Desktop and in the Start Menu under Programs > Texas Instruments > eZ430-Chronos > eZ430-Chronos Control Center.
To launch the Control Center software on a Linux PC, browse to /home/<user name>/Texas Instruments/eZ430-Chronos/Control Center/eZ430-Chronos Control Center and run eZ430-Chronos_CC_1_2.tcl as root user.
The different features are grouped onto tabs of the Control Center window. The tabs also indicate which radio protocol is used.