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CC2538: Method to let new ZED(cc2650) to join ZC network without restarting the ZC

Part Number: CC2538
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: CC2650, Z-STACK

Hi team , 

We are currently developing an IoT system with the aim for the system to be able to collect data for more than a year . We are using ZED(CC2650) and ZC(CC2538) developed on ZSTACK 1.2.2HA. 

We already completed the development for ZC and ZED but both ZC and ZED do not have external on/off switch button because we are planning to set up the system at inaccessible areas . During the set up both ZC and ZED are started simultaneously to pair the device .

In case of problem occurrence in ZED where the ZED need to be restarted , is there any method to let new ZED joining the network automatically without restarting the ZC since so far we only know that the device binding time is only during start up ?

In order to build system mentioned above what kind of method( in terms of z stack usage) can be used ?

Any help is appreciated 

Thank you 

  • Do you enable permit join when you want ZED to join?

  • Hi dalila,

    In Z-Stack HA 1.2.2a this is called EZ-Mode, in the sample applications it is performed by the HandleKeys functions but you can modify it such that it is invoked after device start-up and initialization.  If the ZED has previously joined the network and NV_RESTORE is enabled then it will be able to rejoin the network.  If you use a pre-configured network key then it would be also possible to rejoin using the extended Pan ID.  Otherwise the ZC will have to have permit join enabled, which can be permanently set but is not recommended.  Please review you options in the guide found under Z-Stack Home 1.2.2a.44539\Documents

    Regards,
    Ryan