Microchip Technology DM182015-1 User Manual

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To use the demo program, set up the nodes as described in 

4.2.2.1

USING THE HYPER-TERMINAL PROGRAM: 

Follow these steps to use the hyper-terminal program:

1.

Press ‘Esc’ key from the hyper-terminal program to switch to an interactive 
mode. The interactive mode provides these extended features: 

• Displays connection status: In this mode, the node displays the parent-child 

information. 

• Displays battery status: This mode can be used to estimate the duration of the 

battery lasts for that node. 

• Displays node’s temperature sensor readings: In this mode, the node displays 

the previous 20 temperature sensor readings on the screen.

• Scrolling display of all the node’s temperature sensor readings: In this mode, 

the node displays the local and remote temperatures for every 30 seconds.

2.

Press “Ctrl+Z” to exit from the interactive mode.

The tutorial demonstrates the Network Freezer mode available in the MiWi stack. 
Network Freezer mode enables the device to save network setup time. After a network 
is established, if the network is powered down for any reason, the network freezer 
option aids in recovering the network to the original state.

To simulate the power down, use MCLR and RB2 push buttons together. For more 
information about Network Freezer mode, refer to the Application Note, AN1284 
Microchip Wireless (MiWi™) Application Programming Interface (DS01284A).