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Table of contents
1.
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 6
2.
Applications ..................................................................................................................... 6
3.
Features .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1. Technical specification ........................................................................................... 6
3.2. How does the USB Dongle work?........................................................................... 7
4.
Quick start ....................................................................................................................... 8
4.1. Content of delivery.................................................................................................. 8
4.2. Shipping Software .................................................................................................. 8
4.3. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 8
4.3.1. Supported Operating Systems .................................................................... 8
4.4. Driver installation .................................................................................................... 8
4.4.1. Windows ..................................................................................................... 9
4.4.2. Linux ........................................................................................................... 9
4.5. Using the USB Dongle with deCONZ application .................................................... 9
4.5.1. Windows ..................................................................................................... 9
4.5.2. Raspbian Linux ......................................................................................... 11
4.5.3. Ubuntu Linux ............................................................................................. 13
4.6. Phoscon App on mobile devices, laptops and PC ................................................. 16
4.6.1. Requirements............................................................................................ 16
4.6.2. Usage ....................................................................................................... 16
5.
Installing custom firmware with GCFFlasher .................................................................. 17
5.1. Windows............................................................................................................... 17
5.2. Raspbian Linux..................................................................................................... 18
5.3. Ubuntu Linux ........................................................................................................ 19
5.4. Notes on custom firmware .................................................................................... 20
5.5. Example with BitCatcher ...................................................................................... 20
5.5.1. Software.................................................................................................... 20
5.5.2. Firmware ................................................................................................... 20
5.6. EEPROM layout ................................................................................................... 20
5.7. Fuse settings ........................................................................................................ 21
6.
Technical data ............................................................................................................... 21
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6.1. Output power and channel settings ...................................................................... 23
7.
Pin assignment .............................................................................................................. 24
8.
Hardware modifications for development ....................................................................... 26
8.1. Assemble the program header ............................................................................. 26
8.2. Assemble the trace header ................................................................................... 27
8.3. Assemble the Serial Flash Memory ...................................................................... 27
8.4. Assemble the User button .................................................................................... 28
8.5. Assemble the status LEDs.................................................................................... 28
9.
Radio certification .......................................................................................................... 29
9.1. United States (FCC) ............................................................................................. 29
9.2. European Union (ETSI) ........................................................................................ 30
9.3. Approved antenna list ........................................................................................... 30
10. Ordering information ...................................................................................................... 31
11. Revision notes ............................................................................................................... 31
12. References .................................................................................................................... 32
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Document history
Date
Version
Description
2016-06-15
1.0
Initial version
2016-09-30
1.1
Update deCONZ section for Ubuntu Linux
Update GCFFlasher section for Ubuntu Linux
Adding screenshots
2017-12-10
1.2
Update deCONZ installation for Windows, Ubuntu and Raspbian
Stretch.
Document deCONZ GUI and headless autostart.
Introduce Phoscon App as WebApp update.
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation
Description
IEEE 802.15.4
Communication standard, applicable to low-rate Wireless Personal Area
Networks (WPAN)
CE
Consumer Electronics
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
GPIO
Generals Purpose Input Output
JTAG
Joint Test Action Group, digital interface for debugging of embedded
devices, also known as IEEE 1149.1 standard interface
MAC
Medium (Media) Access Control
MCU, µC
Microcontroller Unit
OS
Operating System
RF
Radio Frequency
RPi
Raspberry Pi, a famous inexpensive single board computer in credit card
size
R&TTE
Radio
and
Telecommunications
(Directive of the European Union)
U[S]ART
Universal [Synchronous/]Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
ZigBee
Low-cost, low-power wireless mesh network standard. The ZigBee Alliance
is a group of companies that maintain and publish the ZigBee standard.
ZHA
ZigBee Home Automation profile
ZLL
ZigBee Light Link profile
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1. Overview
The ConBee is the platform independent USB Dongle that turns your host into a full
functional wireless node which can be seamlessly integrated into ZigBee networks. This will
enhance the application range of your host with monitoring and controlling ZigBee networks.
ZigBee compatible devices are available from a lot of manufacturers.
This USB Dongle contains a powerful radio module with integrated power amplifier and low
noise amplifier. Together with the assembled onboard chip antenna which has been
optimally tuned ensures a superior RF performance.
The ConBee is shipped with a bootloader application for simple firmware uploads and
updates.
The ZigBee firmware is interfaced by a program called deCONZ which runs on Windows and
Linux and is responsible for ZigBee network control and monitoring.
2. Applications
The ConBee is designed to handle ZigBee 3.0, ZigBee Light Link (ZLL) and ZigBee Home
Automation (ZHA) applications in connection with the ZigBee firmware and software
deCONZ. A more detailed description of the ZLL standard, the features, benefits and
available certified products can be found on the official alliance website [1].
It is also possible to use a custom firmware for wireless applications. Follow the instructions
in Section 5 and Section 10 for detailed instructions on software installation and customer
modifications.
Note:
Please note that depending on the modifications the radio certification and
compliance may become invalid. Please get in contact with us to advise you
for a custom FCC certified and/or compliant design.
3. Features
The ConBee contains the features listed below. Figure 1 illustrates the feature parts in a
detailed view.
3.1.
Technical specification
Slim size: 70.7 x 23.0 x 8.3 mm
Supply voltage: USB powered 5.0V / DC
Onboard 2.4 GHz ZigBee radio module ‘deRFmega256-23M12’
Application interfaces: USB
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Chip antenna
Radio module
FTDI
LEDs (n.a.)
USB connector
Flash (n.a.)
UART (n.a.)
JTAG (n.a.)
Button (n.a.)
n.a.: not assembled
Figure 1: ConBee in detail
3.2.
How does the USB Dongle work?
The functional parts of the ConBee are shown in a schematic overview in Figure 2.
The USB Dongle will be supplied by the USB 5.0 V domain. Therefore the USB power supply
must be sufficient to support the additional load. An onboard low-drop-out voltage regulator
generates a stable 3.3 V voltage to supply the radio module on the USB Dongle.
The onboard placed radio module deRFmega256-23M12 by dresden elektronik contains an
8-bit AVR microcontroller with an integrated low-power 2.4 GHz transceiver for ZigBee and
IEEE 802.15.4 applications. The ConBee is shipped with bootloader software and preinstalled ZigBee firmware. Each USB Dongle contains a world-wide unique identifier, named
MAC-ID. It consists of an 8 byte address, including the vendor ID and product ID. The MACID is stored in the MCU internal EEPROM.
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The RF output signal of the 2.4 GHz radio module is routed to the assembled onboard chip
antenna.
VUSB
LDO
3.3V
4.5V to 5.5V
USB
VOUT
FTDI
RFOUT2
UART
deRFmega256-23M12
Chip Ant.
Figure 2: Block Diagram
4. Quick start
This section describes in short steps a fast start-up of the ConBee to control and monitor a
ZigBee network.
4.1.
Content of delivery
One shipped USB Dongle package contains the following:
1x ConBee - USB Dongle
1x Instruction leaflet
4.2.
Shipping Software
The ConBee is shipped with bootloader software and pre-installed ZigBee firmware.
4.3.
Requirements
The ConBee needs a dedicated USB port with up to 500mA current supply and works on
desktop PCs, laptops and the Single Board Computer Raspberry Pi 1, 2 and 3.
4.3.1. Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS
Raspberry Pi Raspbian Jessie and Stretch
Note: Raspbian Wheezy is no longer supported.
4.4.
Driver installation
On most platforms the necessary USB COM port drivers by FTDI will be installed
automatically when you plug in the USB Dongle. You can also download and install the FTDI
drivers manually from http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm
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4.4.1. Windows
Plug in the ConBee USB Dongle into a free USB port. On Windows the drivers will be
installed automatically if you have activated automatic driver installation. A window will pop
up where you can select automatic driver installation.
4.4.2. Linux
No further driver installation is needed. All common Linux distributions include the necessary
COM port drivers.
4.5.
Using the USB Dongle with deCONZ application
The deCONZ1 application allows the configuration, operation, monitoring and maintenance of
ZigBee networks.
4.5.1. Windows
1. Download and install the deCONZ software from:
https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/products/software/pc/deconz
Important:
The next step will bring up a windows firewall warning. This happens because
deCONZ runs a webserver to provide the Phoscon App and is using an
Internet discovery mechanism so that the browser can find the Phoscon App.
For proper operation it’s required to confirm the firewall exception.
2. Start the deCONZ application from the start menu.
3. If necessary a firmware update request will be shown.
Proceed by clicking on Update Firmware button.
1
See https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/products/software/pc-software/deconz
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4. deCONZ automatically connects to the ConBee USB Dongle and a blue coordinator node
with address 0x0000 appears.
5. Click the Phoscon App button to open the browser based control software.
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6. Login with default password: delight
Note:
The former WebApp (2013–2016) is still available and can be opened by clicking the
WebApp button, the default login is user: delight and password: delight.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for further instructions how to use the Phoscon App [3].
4.5.2. Raspbian Linux
Open the terminal window by:
Menu / Accessories / Terminal
Type in the commands described in the following steps.
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4.5.2.1.
Download and install deCONZ
1. Download deCONZ:
$ wget http://www.dresden-elektronik.de/rpi/deconz/stable/deconzlatest.deb
2. Install deCONZ:
Important:
This step might print some errors due missing dependencies;
that’s expected and will be fixed afterwards in the step 3.
$ sudo dpkg -i deconz-latest.deb
3.
Install missing dependencies:
$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install -f
4.5.2.2.
Start and run the application
7. If not already running start the desktop environment
$ startx
8. Start the deCONZ application via start menu
Menu / Programming /deCONZ
9. Click the Phoscon App button to open the browser based control software.
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10. Login with default password: delight
Note:
The former WebApp (2013–2016) is still available and can be opened by clicking the
WebApp button, the default login is user: delight and password: delight.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for further instructions how to use the Phoscon App [3].
4.5.2.3.
Autostart deCONZ GUI on boot
Use this if deCONZ GUI should be started automatically on each boot.
1. Enable deCONZ systemd GUI service
$ sudo systemctl enable deconz-gui
4.5.2.4.
Autostart deCONZ headless on boot
Use this to start deCONZ on each boot in a headless environment, without a running X11 or
VNC server.
1.
Enable deCONZ systemd headless service
$ sudo systemctl enable deconz
4.5.3. Ubuntu Linux
4.5.3.1.
Download and install deCONZ
1. Download deCONZ for Ubuntu Linux from:
https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/products/software/pc/deconz
2. Open the terminal window with keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+T
4. Install deCONZ package in terminal window:
Important:
This step might print some errors due missing dependencies;
that’s expected and will be fixed afterwards in the step 3.
$ cd Downloads
$ sudo dpkg -i deconz-2.04.96-qt5.deb
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5.
Install missing dependencies:
$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install -f
3. Start the deCONZ application by the search input.
4. deCONZ automatically connects to the ConBee USB Dongle. If a firmware update is
needed the following screen will be shown.
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Proceed by clicking the Update Firmware button.
5. Do not disconnect the USB dongle during the update process.
6. After the update connection to the ConBee USB Dongle will be established automatically
and a blue coordinator node with address 0x0000 appears.
7. Click the Phoscon App button to open the browser based control software.
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8. Login with default password: delight
Note:
The former WebApp (2013–2016) is still available and can be opened by clicking the
WebApp button, the default login is user: delight and password: delight.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for further instructions how to use the Phoscon App [3].
9. After restarting the operating system. The deCONZ application can be found and started
by the search input.
4.6.
Phoscon App on mobile devices, laptops and PC
The browser based Phoscon App can be used on various devices to control a Wireless
Lighting System with the ConBee USB Dongle.
4.6.1. Requirements
1. A host system with connected ConBee USB Dongle.
2. The host system and mobile device must be in the same network, e.g. home network with
WiFi router.
4.6.2. Usage
1. Open the mobile device browser and navigate to http://dresden-elektronik.de/pwa
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Important:
Albeit the Phoscon App is initially received from the dresden elektronik server,
all communication between the Phoscon App and deCONZ / ConBee happens
in your local network (LAN or Wi-Fi) only. The Phoscon App is not cloud based
and works even without Internet.
2. Select the related ConBee, if it is not detected a gateway search will be started
3. Login with default password: delight
Save the page as bookmark in the browser for a faster access.
Note:
A full copy of the App is available on the host device running deCONZ. If you know
the IP address of the host you can open it by navigating to http:///pwa
5. Installing custom firmware with GCFFlasher
GCFFlasher is a command line tool which can be used to update the USB Dongle without
additional programming hardware. It is also used by deCONZ to update the ZigBee firmware.
The GCFFlasher communicates with the USB Dongle bootloader via COM port interface.
Note 1:
GCFFlasher accepts firmware files in binary file format (.bin) and in dresden
elektronik proprietary GCF file format. There is no EEPROM programming
support within GCFFlasher. EEPROM programming must be done within your
application code. Please note that modifying the EEPROM may cause
irreversibly damage to your USB Dongle. Use with care. GCFFlasher also
provides the option ‘-r’ to power cycle the target device.
Note 2:
It is not possible to perform the update while running the deCONZ application.
Therefore it is necessary to close the deCONZ application before updating the
firmware with GCFFlasher.
Note 3:
For help on the GCFFlasher options run: GCFFlasher -h
5.1.
Windows
1. Download GCFFlasher (Windows) from:
https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/service/downloads/software
2. Unzip the package and double click the GCFFlasherCommandline.bat file. A command
prompt will open and output a list of all connected devices.
3. Put the firmware file in the same folder as GCFFlasher.exe
4. To upload the firmware, invoke GCFFlasher from the command prompt as follows:
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GCFFlasher –d -f
For example:
GCFFlasher –d 0 –f deCONZ_0x26030500.bin.GCF
Note:
5.2.
You can list the devices with: GCFFlasher –l
Raspbian Linux
Install and execute GCFFlasher in a terminal window as described in the following steps.
1.
Open a terminal with keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+T
2.
Download GCFFlasher:
$ wget http://www.dresdenelektronik.de/rpi/gcfflasher/gcfflasher-latest.deb
3.
Install GCFFlasher:
$ sudo dpkg -i gcfflasher-latest.deb
Important: This step might print some errors due missing dependencies;
that’s expected and will be fixed afterwards in the next step.
4.
Install missing dependencies:
$ sudo apt update
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$ sudo apt install -f
5.
Upload firmware, invoke GCFFlasher with superuser rights as follows:
$ sudo GCFFlasher –d -f
For example:
$ sudo GCFFlasher –d 0 –f deCONZ_0x26190500.bin.GCF
Note:
5.3.
You can list all devices with: $ sudo GCFFlasher –l
Ubuntu Linux
Install and execute GCFFlasher in a terminal window as described in the following steps.
1.
Download GCFFlasher for Ubuntu Linux from:
https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/service/downloads/software
2.
Open a terminal with keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+T
3.
Install GCFFlasher:
$ cd Downloads
$ sudo dpkg -i gcfflasher-2.08.deb
Important: This step might print some errors due missing dependencies;
that’s expected and will be fixed afterwards in the next step.
6.
Install missing dependencies:
$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install -f
7.
Upload firmware, invoke GCFFlasher with superuser rights as follows:
$ sudo GCFFlasher –d -f
For example:
$ sudo GCFFlasher –d 0 –f deCONZ_0x26090500.bin.GCF
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Note:
5.4.
You can list all devices with: $ sudo GCFFlasher –l
Notes on custom firmware
When using the JTAG interface, do not modify sensitive EEPROM areas like Bootloader
control section, ZigBee firmware settings, NV-section containing i.e. MAC address, unless
you are absolutely sure what you are doing. See section 5.6 for details of sensitive
EEPROM areas.
Please also note that dresden elektronik will neither provide firmware images of the
bootloader nor support restoring the bootloader or EEPROM once overwritten.
5.5.
Example with BitCatcher
BitCatcher is a software tool for analyzing wireless transmissions in ZigBee based networks
and allows the monitoring of complex network structures as well as observe data flows and
runtime performance in detail without additional effort.
Note: BitCatcher is only available in a legacy version and will no longer be supported by
Luxoft. It is compatible only up to Windows 7.
5.5.1. Software
1. Download and install the Luxoft BitCatcher ZigBee Network Analyzer from:
http://www.luxoft.com/embedded-systems-development/bitcatcher
5.5.2. Firmware
1. Download the BitCatcher firmware for ConBee from:
https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/service/downloads/software/
2. Execute the steps of section 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 depending on your operating system.
5.6.
EEPROM layout
The radio module contained on the ConBee uses the following sensitive EEPROM sections.
If developing custom firmware, please do not modify the sections already used.
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Table 1: Sensitive EEPROM sections
EEPROM sections
address range
0x0000 ... 0x00FF
content / remark
Bootloader specific
0x0100 ... 0x1EFF
user available
0x1F00 ... 0x1FDF
ZigBee firmware specific
0x1FE0 ... 0x1FFF
NV-section
5.7.
Fuse settings
The table below shows the recommended fuse byte settings for the ConBee which the board
also comes with in factory new condition. Please refer to the radio module user manual [4]
for their description and alternative configurations.
Table 2: Fuse settings
Fuse bytes
EXTENDED
Setting
0xF8
Description
Extended fuse byte
HIGH
0x90
Fuse high byte
LOW
0xCE
Fuse low byte
6. Technical data
The USB Dongle contains the 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 radio module ‘deRFmega256-23M12’
by dresden elektronik. A detailed description of the module’s characteristics and properties
can be found in the radio module user manual [4].
Table 3: Mechanical data
Mechanical data
Value
Descriptor Parameter
Size
Min
Typ
Max Unit
L
70.7
mm
W
23.0
mm
H
8.3
mm
Table 4: Temperature range
Temperature range
Value
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Descriptor Parameter
Min
Typ
Max Unit
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Working
temperature
Twork
-40
+25
+85
°C
Min
Typ
Max Unit
Table 5: Absolute maximum ratings
Absolute maximum ratings
Value
Descriptor Parameter
Supply voltage
Vin_max
T=25°C
5.5
V
Supply current
Iin_max
TX_ON, TX_PWR=0x0
215
mA
Note:
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute maximum ratings” may cause
permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those
indicated in the operational sections of this manual are not implied. Exposure
to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device
reliability. For more details about these parameters, refer to individual
datasheets of the components used.
Table 6: Electrical characteristics
Electrical characteristics
Value
Descriptor Parameter
Min
Typ
Max Unit
Supply voltage
Vin
4.5
5.0
5.5
Supply current
Iin_trxoff
Vin=5.0 V (only Bootloader)
5.5
mA
Iin_txon
Vin=5.0 V, TX_PWR=0xE
59
mA
Vin=5.0 V, TX_PWR=0xF
48
mA
V
Table 7: MCU clock
MCU clock
Value
Descriptor Parameter
MCU clock
CLKMCU
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Min
Typ
8
Max Unit
MHz
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Table 8: Radio characteristics
Radio characteristics
Value
Descriptor Parameter
Antenna
ANT1
Min
Typ
Max Unit
Type
Chip Ceramic
Gain
-0.7
U.FL
dBi
Coaxial connector
COAX
Type
Frequency range
Frange_EU
PHY_CC_CCA = 0x0B..0x1A 2405
2480 MHz
Frange_US
PHY_CC_CCA = 0x0B..0x19 2405
2475 MHz
CH_EU
PHY_CC_CCA = 0x0B..0x1A
16
CH_US
PHY_CC_CCA = 0x0B..0x19
15
Channels
Absolute TX power POUT
Receiver sensitivity SENS
Data rate (gross)
6.1.
DR
Vin=5.0 V, TX_PWR=0xE
8.7
dBm
Vin=5.0 V, TX_PWR=0xF
3.9
dBm
Data Rate = 250 kBit/s
-105
dBm
Data Rate = 500 kBit/s
-101
dBm
Data Rate = 1000 kBit/s
-99
dBm
Data Rate = 2000 kBit/s
-94
dBm
TRX_CTRL_2 = 0x00
250
kbps
TRX_CTRL_2 = 0x01
500
kbps
TRX_CTRL_2 = 0x02
1000
kbps
TRX_CTRL_2 = 0x03
2000
kbps
Output power and channel settings
The ConBee is able to provide an output power greater than 10 dBm. Table 9 defines the
power settings of the TX_PWR register [4], which must be set to fulfill all national
requirements of Europe (EN 300 328) and the United States (CFR 47 Ch. I FCC Part 15).
Note:
Channel 26 must be deactivated for using the USB Dongle in the United
States to fulfill the band edge requirements of FCC Part 15 Subpart C §
15.247.
Table 9: Output power settings
Device
ConBee
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Region
ETSI (EU) FCC (US)
Channel TX_PWR TX_PWR
11
0xF
0xE
12
0xF
0xE
13
0xF
0xE
14
0xF
0xE
15
0xF
0xE
16
0xF
0xE
17
0xF
0xE
18
0xF
0xE
19
0xF
0xE
20
0xF
0xE
21
0xF
0xE
22
0xF
0xE
23
0xF
0xE
24
0xF
0xE
25
0xF
0xF
26
0xF
Not used
7. Pin assignment
This section lists all available signals and their function on the USB Dongle.
Note:
The signal NC means Not Connected. NA means Not Assembled.
Table 10: Signal pin description
Signal pin description of assembled radio module deRFmega256-23M12
Radio module pin
Signal
Function
Comment
28
PE0/RXD0
UART RX 0
Communication interface to FTDI
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PE1/TXD0
UART TX 0
Communication interface to FTDI
30
PE2/XCK0
CTS
Communication interface to FTDI
4
RESET
Reset
10k pull-up onboard, low-active,
Connected to CBUS0 of FTDI
27
PB7
SW1
Button to GND (NA)
15
PD7
LED1
Red, low-active (NA)
8
PG2
LED2
Green, low-active (NA)
57
RFOUT1
RF out signal 1
terminated with 49R9 resistor
53
RFOUT2
RF out signal 2
Chip antenna
48
PF4/TCK
JTAG
NA
47
PF5/TMS
JTAG
NA
46
PF6/TDO
JTAG
NA
45
PF7/TDI
JTAG
NA
13
PD2/RXD1
UART RX 1
NA
12
PD3/TXD1
UART TX 1
NA
20
PB0/SS
Chip Select
Serial Flash Memory (NA)
21
PB2/MOSI
Serial Data In
Serial Flash Memory (NA)
22
PB1/SCK
Serial Clock
Serial Flash Memory (NA)
23
PB3/MISO
Serial Data Out
Serial Flash Memory (NA)
-
VBUS
Voltage supply
5 V supplied by USB port
2, 50
VCC
Voltage supply
3.3 V generated internally
1, 31, 44, 49, 51
GND
Ground
System ground
Signal
Comment
Table 11: Header pin description
Header pin description
Header
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Program
(not assembled)
Trace
(not assembled)
1
TCK
JTAG
2
GND
3
TDO
JTAG
4
VCC
3.3 V generated internally
5
TMS
JTAG
6
RESET
Reset signal for ZigBee USB
Gateway
7
VCC
3.3 V generated internally
8
NC
9
TDI
10
GND
1
TXD1
UART
2
VCC
3.3 V generated internally
3
NC
4
RXD1
5
NC
6
GND
JTAG
UART
8. Hardware modifications for development
Besides the factory-default USB Dongle configuration it is also possible to modify the
hardware to enhance its functionality.
8.1.
Assemble the program header
The program header provides the microcontroller programming interface of the radio module.
Assemble a 50 mil 10-pin SMT header on the bottom side. We recommend the use of the
header FTSH-105-04-LM-DV-P by SAMTEC or a similar item.
The header pin description can be found in Section 8 Table 11 . A detailed description of
suitable programmers and related software tools are listed in [5].
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Program header footprint
Figure 3: USB Dongle program header position (default not assembled)
Note:
8.2.
Improper handling in respect of erasing or overwriting the MCU internal flash
or EEPROM completely or in parts may result in an unusable USB Dongle
unit. Modification of the pre-allocated EEPROM memory sections or removal
of the pre-installed bootloader will irreversibly preclude restoring, booting or
upgrading the shipping firmware at all. dresden elektronik will not support such
modifications (see Section 5.3 for details).
Assemble the trace header
The trace header provides the microcontroller UART interface of the radio module. Assemble
a 50 mil 6-pin SMT header on the bottom side. We recommend the use of the header FTSH103-01-F-DV by SAMTEC or a similar item.
The header pin description can be found in Section 8 Table 11.
1
Trace header footprint
Figure 4: USB Dongle trace header position (default not assembled)
8.3.
Assemble the Serial Flash Memory
The USB Dongle offers the use of an external Serial Flash Memory for custom application or
features. The memory interface is connected to the SPI of the radio module. The provided
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footprint is SO-8. We recommend the use of a Serial Flash Memory like M25P40-VMN6TPB
by MICRON. It is useful to place a stabilizing capacitor of 100nF to the 0402 footprint next to
the memory.
The signal pin description can be found in Section 8 Table 10.
1
Stabilizing capacitor
Serial Flash Memory footprint
Figure 5: USB Dongle Serial Flash Memory position (default not assembled)
8.4.
Assemble the User button
The USB Dongle offers the use of an external user button. We recommend the use of the
SMT button KSR211GLFS by ITT or similar items. The button is connected with ground and
signal PB7.
The signal pin description can be found in Section 8 Table 10Table 11.
PB7
GND
User button footprint
Figure 6: USB Dongle user button position (default not assembled)
8.5.
Assemble the status LEDs
The USB Dongle offers the use of two status LEDs. The first LED is connected with signal
PD7 and the second LED is connected with signal PG2. Each LED needs one additional
series resistor with a value of 820 Ohms. Both LEDs are low-active. We recommend the use
of the following LEDs and resistors:
Red low current LED: TLMS1000-GS08 by Vishay (SMT package 0603)
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Green low current LED: LG L29K-G2J1-24-Z by OSRAM (SMT package 0603)
Resistor 820 Ohms: RC0402FR-07820RL by YAGEO (SMT package 0402)
The signal pin description can be found in Section 8 Table 10.
Series resistor
Red LED
Series resistor
Green LED
Figure 7: USB Dongle status LEDs (default not assembled)
9. Radio certification
9.1.
United States (FCC)
The ConBee contains the radio module ‘deRFmega256-23M12’, which is certified according
to FCC part 15. The FCC-ID of the radio module deRFmega256-23M12 is printed on a
visible permanently affixed label on the top of the module’s RF shielding.
This product contains FCC ID: XVV-MEGA23M12
This equipment 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
(FCC 15.19). The internal / external antenna(s) used for this mobile transmitter must provide
a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment (FCC section 15.21).
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
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area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at their own expense (FCC section 15.105).
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 or more 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
9.2.
European Union (ETSI)
The ConBee is compliant for use in European Union countries.
Hereby, dresden elektronik ingenieurtechnik gmbh declares that the radio equipment type
ConBee is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following internet address: www.dresden-elektronik.de
If the USB Dongle is incorporated into a product, the manufacturer must ensure compliance
of the final product to the European harmonized EMC and low-voltage/safety standards. A
Declaration of Conformity must be issued for each of these standards and kept on file as
described in Annex II of the R&TTE Directive.
The manufacturer must maintain a copy of the USB Dongle documentation and ensure the
final product does not exceed the specified power ratings, antenna specifications, and/or
installation requirements as specified in the user manual. If any of these specifications are
exceeded in the final product, a submission must be made to a notified body for compliance
testing to all required standards.
9.3.
Approved antenna list
The USB Dongle has an integrated chip antenna. The design is fully compliant with all
regulations and certified as reference design of the integrated radio module deRFmega25623M12 (FCC ID: XVV-MEGA23M12).
Table 12: Approved antenna
Approved antenna(s) for deRFmega256-23M12
Type
Gain
Mount
Order code
Vendor / Supplier
Integrated antenna
2400 to 2483.5 MHz
+1.3dBi (peak)
SMT
2450AT43B100 Johanson Technology
Chip antenna
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10. Ordering information
Table 13: Ordering information
Ordering information
Part Number
Product Name
Comment
BN-600090
ConBee
Contains bootloader application
11. Revision notes
Actually no design issues are known.
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12. References
[1] ZigBee Light Link,
URL: http://www.zigbee.org/zigbee-for-developers/applicationstandards/zigbee-light-link/
[2] User Manual deCONZ;
URL: https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/service/download/documentation/
[3] Quick Start Guide Wireless Light Control,
URL: https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/service/downloads/documentation/
[4] User Manual deRFmega256 radio modules;
URL: https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/service/downloads/documentation/
[5] Software Programming User Manual;
URL: https://www.dresden-elektronik.de/funktechnik/service/downloads/documentation/
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ZigBee USB Gateway™ is a registered trademark of the dresden elektronik ingenieurtechnik
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