Document Outline

• Mercury® xPRESS Platform Guide
• SDK Version 1.7.1
• Contents
• Introduction
  • Ordering Information
• Regulatory and Safety Compliance
  • Authorized Antennas
    • Micro and Micro-LTE
    • M6e
  • ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) Considerations
  • Common Installation Best Practices
• Quick Start Guide
  • xPRESS Platform Contents
    • Hardware
    • Software
    • Documentation
  • Hardware Setup
• Using the Sample Application
  • RFID Sensor Application
    • Architecture of the RFID Sensor App
      • Demo App Architecture
      • Demo App Program Flow
      • Demo App Program Configuration
    • RTC: Real Time Clock
  • xPRESS Console
    • Connecting to the Console
    • Console Commands
    • Log and Debug Levels
      • Run-time Controls
• Using the Optional Modules
  • Bluetooth Module
    • Specifications
    • Hardware Installation
    • Linux Bluetooth Keyboard Setup
    • Windows Bluetooth Keyboard Setup
    • Android (4.2) Bluetooth Keyboard Setup
    • RFID Sensor Demo Instructions
      • RN-42 Initialization
      • RN-42 Flow Control
      • RN-42 Connection Status
  • WiFi Module
    • Features Implemented
    • Initialization Process
    • Connection Status
    • Power Management
    • Console Command Control
    • Configuration Settings
    • Mapping of RN-171 Config. Parameters to xPRESS Names
    • Known Limitations
    • Known Issues
  • Power-Over-Ethernet Module
    • Installation
    • Power over Ethernet
    • Configuration
    • Initialization Process
      • Flow Control
      • Connection Status
    • Known Limitations
  • GPS Module
    • Configuration
    • GPS Metadata
  • Status Indication Through GPI Lines
• Installing Developer Tools on Windows OS
  • Installing GNU Tools for ARM Embedded Processors
  • Install Java
  • Install Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers
  • Install USB Driver
  • Next Steps
• Installing Developer Tools on LINUX OS
  • Install GNU Tools for ARM Embedded Processors
  • Installing Java Runtime
  • Install Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers
  • Next Steps
• Using the Developer Toolkit
  • Importing Project Files
    • Build Tool Adjustments
  • Project Building
  • Common Build Errors
    • Common Error1
    • Common Error 2
  • Installing JTAG ICE and J-LINK GDB Server
    • Obtaining a JTAG ICE
    • JTAG Hardware Installation
    • Linux JLINK Software Installation (JLinkGDBServer)
    • Windows JLINK Software Installation (JLinkGDBServer)
  • Preparing the xPRESS motherboard
  • Running the Debugger
  • Running the Program
  • Relaunching the Program
  • Disconnecting the Console
• Hardware Reference Guide
  • Description of Functional Blocks
    • Processor (MCU)
    • RFID Module
    • Battery Charging Controller
  • Interfaces, Indicators and Controls
    • AC Adapter Input
    • Battery, “Loop” and Comm Bus Power Inputs
    • System controls and indicators
    • OTG USB Interface
    • Debug USB Port
    • Module USB Interface
    • Programmable LEDs and Switch
    • Buzzer
    • “Coin” battery
    • xBee Interface
    • Communications Interface Bus Connector
    • Test Interface
    • JTAG Interface
  • Power Source Precedence
    • AC Input Adapter
    • USB Connection
    • Li-ion Battery
    • Comm Bus (“POE”) Power
  • Known HW Limitations
  • Known Issues
• Software Reference Guide
  • SW Block diagram
  • Toolchain
  • Toolchain Downloads
  • Toolchain Build Instructions
  • JLink GDB
  • Eclipse
  • ASF
  • SDK
  • Preparing the xPRESS motherboard
  • Installing SAM-BA Software
  • Installing the Windows USB Driver
  • Setting Up SAM-BA to work with xPRESS
  • Using SAM-BA