SM2400-EVK1M1-A

SM2400-EVK1 Evaluation Kit for SM2400 Multi-Standard Narrowband Power Line Communication Modem Communication technology by: Semitech Semiconductor Product Overview The SM2400-EVK1 is a complete evaluation kit for the SM2400 multi-standard Narrowband Power Line Communication (N- PLC) modem. The SM2400-EVK1 is configurable to any of the major OFDM based N-PLC standards, such as PRIME, G3-PLC and IEEE 1901.2, as well as to a number of robust proprietary modes. The SM2400-EVK1 includes a modem module (SM2400-EV1Mx-x), a base board for the module featuring various interfaces to facilitate engineering evaluation and a PC-based GUI application (SM2400Control.exe), which enables comprehensive configuration, control and monitoring/testing of the communication performance of the modem subsystem. Figure 2: SM2400-EV1Mx-x Modem Modules Figure 1: SM2400-EVK1 Evaluation Kit The SM2400-EV1Mx-x N-PLC module is a complete communications modem card. It contains the SM2400 modem chip as well flash memory, line driver, coupling circuitry and all the analog filtering necessary for an optimal design. It is intended to be used as a reference design for the implementation of an N-PLC modem product. The base board of the EVK features a mini-USB connector for connecting to a PC or other controller, a JTAG interface for debugging and various options for the power supply. The SM2400-EVK1 is offered in several variations as outlined in this document. Features Standardized PLC module, dimensions: 83mm L x 45mm W UART interface with handshaking for flow control Built-in power-line coupling circuit Multitude of downloadable firmware builds All major OFDM standards: PRIME, G3-PLC, IEEE 1901.2 Special robust modes: XR, XXR Optional mesh networking (SMESH) PB2400-EVK1APWRLN8/2016 Various modules optimized for different operational bands CENELEC A CENELEC B/BC FCC/ARIB Benefits Facilitates evaluation of various communication schemes. This is accomplished by downloading firmware and using various versions of the modem modules. GUI software application (SM2400Control.exe) to control the SM2400 modem and monitor communication performance Enables quick modem subsystem implementation by making schematics and bill of materials available for reference. Applications Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Automated Meter Reading (AMR) Smart grid communication Street lighting control Solar and alternative energy management Smart home energy monitoring Building automation (BA) SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) Industrial IoT (I-IoT) Kit Content & Configurations Evaluation Kit Line Driver Band The SM-2400-EVK1 evaluation kits include: SM2400-EVK1M1-A TI-OPA564 CENELEC A SM2400-EVK1M1-B TI-OPA564 CENELEC B/BC Base board SM2400-EVK1M1-C TI-OPA564 FCC SM2400-EV1Mx-x module Modem Modules Line Driver Band SM2400-EV1M1-A TI-OPA564 CENELEC A USB Cables SM2400-EV1M1-B TI-OPA564 CENELEC B/BC User Guide (available for download) SM2400-EV1M1-C TI-OPA564 FCC Firmware + GUI (available for download) Interfaces There are four headers on the back of the SM2400-EV1Mx-x modules. The designator Pin 1 and the location of each header can be found in Figure 3. The pin out and description of each header is described below. Figure 3: SM2400-EV1Mx-x Top View 2