SX1211-11SKA868 Semtech, SX1211-11SKA868 Datasheet - Page 6

• Manufacturer Part Number: SX1211-11SKA868
• Description: KIT STARTER FOR SX1211 868MHZ
• Manufacturer: Semtech
• Type: Transceiverr

Specifications of SX1211-11SKA868

• Frequency: 868MHz
• For Use With/related Products: SX1211 (868MHz)
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: SX1211-11SK868; SX1211-11SK868; SX1211-SKA868; SX1211-SKA868; SX1211SK868; SX1211SK868

Step 1:
Install the AA size battery(s) while observing the polarity indicated on the PCB. The processor board
uses an AA size 3.6-volt Lithium battery.
Step 2:
Connect the SX1211 RF module to the processor board
Step 3:
Connect the RS232 interface cable between the PC serial port connector and the Processor RS232
socket.
Additional set-up procedure may be required depending on the user objective.
2.7
Install
To install the SX1211 SK software perform the steps given by “Installshield™” (please note that these
steps are general guidelines and procedures may vary depending on individual user PC WINDOWS™
configuration and WINDOWS™ OS software.
Run
The Graphic User Interface software screen follows standard WINDOWS™ Conventions. The PC GUI
provides an interactive user interface for selecting and modifying SX1211 parameters. A brief
description of the screen layout and usage of the GUI interface can be found in the particular “SX1211
– Test and Evaluation” section.
Uninstall
If it is necessary or desired to completely UNINSTALL the PC GUI software it can be removed easily
by performing the following steps:
Rev1.1
a) Click on ‘Start’ button on the MENU bar on the desktop window.
b) On the pop-up window, click on the ‘Program’ ICON
c) Locate and click on the SX1211SK on the sub menu bar that is displayed.
a) Click the ‘Start’ button the PC’s desktop screen
b) On the pop-up window, click on the ‘Settings’ button
c) Locate and click on the ‘Control Panel’ button
d) Within the Control Panel window, locate and double-click on the ‘Add/Remove Programs’
e) Locate and select the SX1211SK ICON and follow the removal procedures.
SX1211SK – “GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE” SOFTWARE
ICON.
The main board should not be placed in ON position
That step 1 and 2 are the only steps required to perform a
Ping Pong demo with the default settings.
Warning
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Note
SX1211SK868/915 User Guide
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