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1.1. ez430-rf2500 sensor monitor demo

The eZ430-RF2500 board comes with demo software, which creates a WSN in a star topology around the Access Point . A node which is not an access point is called an End Device . By running this demo, you will learn how to use the IAR tool.

Running the code

  • Locate the folder containing the source code of the Sensor Monitor Demo, which was created when you followed the installation instructions Alternatively, this code is available in the downloadable source code , in the ti_demo folder. .
  • Double-click on eZ430-RF2500 Sensor Monitor Demo v1.02.eww , this opens IAR.
  • In the Workspace, select the Overview tab , right click on the End Device project and choose Set as Active .
  • Plug in the USB programmer, and select Project>debug (Ctrl+D) . The source is compiled, downloaded onto the target board and a default breakpoint causes execution to stop at function main() . Stop the debug session by selecting Debug>Stop Debugging (Ctrl+Shift+D) ;
  • Disconnect the USB programmer and swap the target boards between the USB programmer and the battery unit.
  • In Workspace, set the Access Point project as active. Repeat the programming process. You now have two programmed target boards; close IAR.

Running the demo

  • Plug in the Access Point target board mounted on the USB programmer in the computer. Both LEDs start blinking.
  • Launch Start Menu>ezwsn>eZ430-RF2500 Sensor Monitor , displaying the temperature of the Access Point.
  • You see the temperature of the access point. Switch on your end Device, which appears on the screen

You're one when you have a similar window on your screen.

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Read also:

OpenStax, Ezwsn: experimenting with wireless sensor networks using the ez430-rf2500. OpenStax CNX. Apr 26, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col10684/1.10
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