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AWR2243BOOST: Firmware Support for AWR2243BOOST + DCA1000 Setup

Shammi Doly
Prodigy 30 points
Part Number: AWR2243BOOST
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: AWR2243

Tool/software:

Hi,

This is Shammi. I'm working on a low-RCS drone detection project using the AWR2243BOOST with the DCA1000, but I'm currently facing firmware-related issues.

There doesn't seem to be a dedicated firmware for the AWR2243. When I try using the xwr6843 firmware, I encounter an SOP Reset Timeout error. On the other hand, using xwr22xx_masterss_rprc.bin and xwr2xxx_radarss_rprc.bin results in missing .bin file errors.

Could someone please advise which MSS and BSS firmware versions are appropriate for the AWR2243?

  • +1
    TI__Guru*** 148804 points

    Hi

    You need to download the following firmware: version 02.02.04.00

    https://www.ti.com/tool/MMWAVE-DFP

  • 0 in reply to Cesar
    Prodigy 30 points

    Hi Cesar,

    Thanks for the quick response. I was using the firmware version you mentioned, but encountered an issue with the SOP connection.

    Specifically, when I set SOPControl(2) (010), I receive the following error:
    [16:58:45] [RadarAPI]: Error: Connection failed: Calling_ConnectTarget returned 3

    Could you please advise what might be causing this error?

  • 0 in reply to Shammi Doly
    TI__Guru*** 148804 points

    Hi,

    Are you running a LUA script for configuration?

    The SOPControl(2) command is correct.

    It looks like there is a connection problem between the RF and Digital EVMs

    Could you send us the full error log?

    Thank you
    Cesar

  • 0 in reply to Cesar
    Prodigy 30 points

    Here's the full output log file:

    GM: Constructor
    GM: Mon Jul 28 10:08:41 2025
    RSTD.Transmit("/Settings")
    [10:08:42]
    [10:08:42] ### Running Startup script: "C:\ti\mmwave_studio_02_01_01_00\mmWaveStudio\Scripts\Startup.lua" ###
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetAndTransmit ("/Settings/Scripter/Display DateTime" , "1")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetAndTransmit ("/Settings/Scripter/DateTime Format" , "HH:mm:ss")
    [10:08:42] Scripter ignored: Attempt to UnBuild() again or before Build.
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/Dll" , "C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_01_01_00\\mmWaveStudio\\Clients\\\\LabClient.dll")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/Use" , "TRUE")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 1/Use" , "FALSE")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 2/Use" , "FALSE")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 3/Use" , "FALSE")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 4/Use" , "FALSE")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AL Client/AL Dll" , "C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_01_01_00\\mmWaveStudio\\RunTime\\SAL.dll")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/GuiDll" , "")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AutoUpdate/Enabled" , "TRUE")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AutoUpdate/Interval" , "1")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Monitors/UpdateDisplay" , "TRUE")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Monitors/OneClickStart" , "TRUE")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Automation/Automation Mode" , "false")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.Transmit("/")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SaveSettings(): Settings saved to "C:\Users\shamm\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\config.xml"
    [10:08:42] RSTD.Build()
    [10:08:42] RSTD.SaveSettings(): Settings saved to "C:\Users\shamm\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\config.xml"
    [10:08:42] RSTD.Transmit("/")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.AL_Build()
    [10:08:42] RSTD.AL_LoadXml()
    [10:08:42] RSTD.Transmit("/")
    [10:08:42] RSTD.AL_Init()
    [10:08:42] RSTD.Clients_Build()
    [10:08:42] GM: Init
    [10:08:42] GM: Loaded 'C:\ti\mmwave_studio_02_01_01_00\mmWaveStudio\Clients\\LabClient.dll'
    [10:08:42] GM: 1 Guest (s) init
    [10:08:42] GM: 1 Module(s) init
    [10:08:42] GM: 2 Tab (s) init
    [10:08:42] RSTD.Client_LoadXml()
    [10:08:42] [RadarAPI]: ar1.selectRadarMode(0)
    [10:08:42] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
    [10:08:42] Matlab Runtime Engine is installed
    [10:08:42] [RadarAPI]: Starting Matlab Engine..
    [10:08:46] [RadarAPI]: Matlab Engine Started!
    [10:08:47] [RadarAPI]: ar1.selectCascadeMode(0)
    [10:08:47] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
    [10:08:47] [RadarAPI]: ar1.LoadSettings('C:\Users\shamm\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\ar1gui.ini')
    [10:08:47] TESTING = false
    [10:08:47] RstdNet: Port 2777: Listening..
    [10:08:47]
    [10:08:47] ***Script completed successfully.***
    [10:09:05] [RadarAPI]: Opening Gpio Control Port()
    [10:09:05] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
    [10:09:06] [RadarAPI]: Opening Board Control Port()
    [10:09:06] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
    [10:09:07] [RadarAPI]: ar1.FullReset()
    [10:09:07] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
    [10:09:07] [RadarAPI]: Closing Board Control Port()
    [10:09:07] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
    [10:09:08] [RadarAPI]: Closing Gpio Control Port()
    [10:09:08] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
    [10:09:08] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SOPControl(2)
    [10:09:08] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
    [10:09:17] [RadarAPI]: ar1.Connect(4,115200,1000)
    [10:09:19] [RadarAPI]: Error: Connection failed: Calling_ConnectTarget returned 3
    [10:09:19] [RadarAPI]: ar1.Calling_IsConnected()
    [10:09:19] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SaveSettings('C:\Users\shamm\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\ar1gui.ini')

  • 0 in reply to Shammi Doly
    TI__Guru*** 148804 points

    Hi

    It looks like the RF board is not responding. 

    Is this a new board? has it worked before?

    Can you please send us a picture of the RF board that shows the LEDs which are ON?

    Thank you
    Cesar

  • 0 in reply to Cesar
    Prodigy 30 points

    Yes, this is a new board, last time i collected data on July 18. 

  • +1 in reply to Shammi Doly
    TI__Guru*** 148804 points

    Hi

    In the picture:

    SOP0 = 0

    SOP1 = 0

    SOP2 = 1

    Can you try the following instead

    SOP0 = 1

    SOP1 = 1

    SOP2 = 0

    Thank you
    Cesar

  • 0 in reply to Cesar
    Prodigy 30 points

    Thank you, Cesar.