RF Wireless Mesh Networking Tower System Module
The Wireless Mesh Networking Tower Board (TWR-RF-SNAP) is a peripheral Tower System Module. The TWR-RF-SNAP provides wireless mesh networking via the FCC Certified Synapse Wireless SM700 RF Engine. The SM700 is based on the NXP MC13224 chip which combines a 32-bit ARM7 MCU with an IEEE 802.15.4 radio transceiver.
The TWR-RF-SNAP module can function standalone or within the Tower System. As part of the Tower System, the TWR-RF-SNAP can interface with Tower System controller modules via SPI and can access available Tower System peripheral modules using UART or I2C. The TWR-RF-SNAP also includes a General Purpose Tower Plug-in (TWRPI) socket allowing direct access to a selection of sensor plug-ins via I2C.
A SN132 USB Dongle is also included with the TWR-RF-SNAP. The USB Dongle features the RF100 RF Engine based on a NXP MC9S08 MCU and the NXP MC13191 radio. The USB dongle provides a communication portal to a host computer via USB.
The TWR-RF-SNAP can be accessed in Synapse’s Portal IDE using either the on-board USB or wirelessly using the included RF100 USB Dongle.
Key Applications: Connectivity (ZigBee® for Home Area Network Metering), Industrial (Advanced Heat Meter, Low-End Mechanical Type with AMR add-on Meter, Mid-End Electronic Prepaid Type Meter)
Features
- Features the SM700 802.15.4 RF Engine from Synapse Wireless, based on the NXP MC13224 module
- Pre-loaded with SNAP Network Operating System
- Push button inputs and user controlled LEDs
- On-board low-power linear active thermistor and light sensor
- On-board Tower Plug-in (TWRPI) connector for the addition of standard NXP TWRPI modules
- Configurable access to Tower Elevator connector allows for interaction with other NXP Tower modules (UART, SPI and I2C)
- MicroUSB connector provides power and serial connectivity
- Multiple powering options
- Access to additional GPIOs on SM700 via header block
- Optional battery connector for untethered operation
- Included SN132 USB Dongle with RF100 RF Engine for wireless access to a host computer
Ships With
- TWR–RF–SNAP Module
- Quick Start Guide document