Microchip Technology DM182015-1 User Manual

© 2011-2012 Microchip Technology Inc.

DS70654B-page 25

To use the demo program, follow these steps:

1.

Create a MiWi network as described in 

. 

2.

Simulate Network Freezer mode by pressing and holding the MCLR and RB2 
push button, then release the MCLR and wait for 10 seconds before releasing 
the RB2 button. 

3.

LCD display will prompt the following message:

• Network Freezer?

• Yes[RB0]/No[RB2]

4.

Press RB0 push button to start the network setup information available in the 
EEPROM.

The Network will start functioning as it was set up previously before hitting the MCLR 
push button.

This tutorial program demonstrates the lowest sleep configuration for a device to 
extend battery life.

The following hardwares are required to run this tutorial:

• Two PIC18 Wireless Development Boards

• Two Radio Daughter Boards

• Four fresh AA batteries or Two 9V External Power Supply or two USB cables

To run this tutorial, program one of the PIC18 Wireless Development Boards with the 

RFD Demo.hex

 file. The 

RFD Demo.hex

 file is located in  the 

8-bit Wireless Devel-

opment Kit – (Transceiver)\RFD Demo\

. Program another board with the 

8-bit 

WDK Demo.hex

 file.

Follow these steps to set up the RFD Sleep Capability demo:

1.

Plug in the Radio PICtail Daughter board at slot J201 on the PIC18 Wireless 
Development Board (See 

2.

To power from an external source (9V or USB), insert a jumper at JP301 
(Regulator Disconnect) on the PIC18 Wireless Development Board. To power 
from batteries, remove the jumper on JP301.

3.

Insert a jumper at JP201 (LED Power) on the PIC18 Wireless Development 
Board

4.

Insert a jumper at either JP302 or JP303 (Current Measure) on the PIC18 
Wireless Development Board.

To run the program, use the node with the 

8-bit WDK Demo.hex

 file to create the PAN 

Coordinator. To run the tutorial program, refer to 

. From the second node (

RFD Demo.hex

) join the PAN Coordinator. 

By using the RFD node, user can estimate the lowest power profile for the board. 

The program flow for the RFD Device is shown in 

.