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eZ430-Chronos Control Center PC Software
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3.3 eZ430-Chronos Control Center PC Software
The eZ430-Chronos Control Center software provides several features demonstrating the wireless
capabilities of the kit on Windows and Linux PCs. Different RF protocol stacks are automatically selected
for use, depending on the function. Available features:
• 3D acceleration graph with PC mouse control
• Wireless remote control / PowerPoint control
• Time, date and calibration data synchronization tool
• Heart rate and speed simulator
• Wireless firmware update
NOTE: Connect the USB RF access point to the PC before launching the Control Center software.
For first time use, you may also have to wait until Windows has finished the access point
driver installation.
In case of problems on Windows PCs, please check if the settings for the RF access point
are correct in the Windows Device Manager Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware >
Device Manager. The RF access point is listed under Ports (COM & LPT) as TI CC1111
Low-Power RF to USB CDC Serial Port. The port settings should be:
• Baud Rate: 115200
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: None
In case of problems on Linux PCs, ensure that the correct tty setting is specified. Check /dev
for the new tty device after plugging in the RF access point. If you see that the RF access
point gets assigned to a different device other than ttyACM0, either remove the serial device
that occupies this slot (for example, a modem), or change the script file variable "com" in
eZ430-Chronos_CC_1_2.tcl located in /home/<user name>/Texas Instruments/eZ430-
Chronos/Control Center/eZ430-Chronos Control Center.
To launch the Control Center software on a Windows PC, shortcuts are available on the Desktop and in
the Start Menu under Programs > Texas Instruments > eZ430-Chronos > eZ430-Chronos Control Center.
To launch the Control Center software on a Linux PC, browse to /home/<user name>/Texas
Instruments/eZ430-Chronos/Control Center/eZ430-Chronos Control Center and run eZ430-
Chronos_CC_1_2.tcl.
The different features are grouped onto tabs of the Control Center window. The tabs also indicate which
radio protocol is used.
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eZ430-Chronos Software
SLAU292C – November 2009 – Revised December 2010
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