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| ====== Communication Module ====== | ====== Communication Module ====== | ||
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| The main communication protocol used with this board is a serial interface - UART. The controller module can provide a two channel UART connection, which can be connected to wired RS232 connectors or wireless ZigBee / Bluetooth module. | The main communication protocol used with this board is a serial interface - UART. The controller module can provide a two channel UART connection, which can be connected to wired RS232 connectors or wireless ZigBee / Bluetooth module. | ||
| - | The selection is done by on-board | + | The selection is done by on-board |
| - | Simultaneously, | + | Simultaneously, |
| For example, if one external device only sends the information (e.g., RFID reader) and another only receives (e.g., serial LCD), it is possible to use more than two UART devices in parallel. | For example, if one external device only sends the information (e.g., RFID reader) and another only receives (e.g., serial LCD), it is possible to use more than two UART devices in parallel. | ||
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| The module is equipped with two DB-9 connectors, which are routed through the TTL converter MAX232. | The module is equipped with two DB-9 connectors, which are routed through the TTL converter MAX232. | ||
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| - | NB! This communication module is not compatible with the old controller module (Atmega128). In case you are planning to use this communication module and the old controller module, you need to perform a little modification on the controller module. | ||
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| - | Do not operate the communication module before disconnecting the MAX232 driver on the controller module. | ||
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| - | Reason: The communication module version 5 is designed for the controller module version 5. The old controller module has the RS232 interface on the module, and it overdrives the communication module RS232 interface that results in the short circuit. | ||
| ===== Wireless Modules ===== | ===== Wireless Modules ===== | ||
| - | The module is equipped with the wireless modules, either the ZigBee or Bluetooth | + | The module is equipped with the wireless modules, either the ZigBee or Bluetooth |
| Following wireless models can be found on the board: | Following wireless models can be found on the board: | ||
| * **ZigBee module ** | * **ZigBee module ** | ||
| - | * XBee Series 2 {{: | + | * XBee S1 {{: |
| * **Bluetooth** | * **Bluetooth** | ||
| * Bluetooth {{: | * Bluetooth {{: | ||
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| - | It is also possible to use the GPS receiver | + | It is also possible to use the RFID or WiFi modules |
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| + | ===== Electrical Connections ===== | ||
| - | ~~PB~~ | + | The Communication board is connected with the Controller module to the port PE-PB-PD. The 3.3 V power supply comes from the port PA-PC-PG. With the on-board DIP switches it is possible to select which external connector is routed to the microcontroller UART ports. |
| - | ===== Electrical Connections ===== | + | |
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| ==== RS232 Connectors ==== | ==== RS232 Connectors ==== | ||
| - | DB-9 connectors are for connecting the external devices, another controller or PC in case another device meets the RS232 standard interface. If one wants to connect two controller | + | DB-9 connectors are for connecting the external devices, another controller or PC, in case another device meets the RS232 standard interface. If one wants to connect two Controller |
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| ^ Pin ^ Signal ^ | ^ Pin ^ Signal ^ | ||
| - | | 1 | Tx | | + | | 1 | Vcc (+5V)| |
| - | | 2 | Rx | | + | | 2 | Tx | |
| - | | 3 | Vcc (5V) | | + | | 3 | Rx | |
| | 4 | GND | | | 4 | GND | | ||
| ==== Wireless Connector ==== | ==== Wireless Connector ==== | ||
| - | Two 2 mm socket rows are intended for the wireless module connection, e.g., Zigbee, Bluetooth or GPS. Only UART signals and 3.3 V power lines are connected as shown on the table below. | + | Two 2 mm socket rows are intended for the wireless module connection, e.g., Zigbee, Bluetooth, RFID or WiFi. Only UART signals and 3.3 V power lines are connected as shown on the table below. |
| ^ Pin ^ Signal ^ | ^ Pin ^ Signal ^ | ||
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