CC2530: General questions

ahmad karimi

Prodigy 135 points

Part Number: CC2530
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: CC2538

Hi every body,

I have some questions about cc2530f256.

1- How many nodes (max) can add in zigbee pro mesh network with cc2530f256?

2- Does it support OTA? (for firmware upgrade or other OTA application)

3- How to connect two or more separate networks together? (for extending nodes in my network)

4- If i have a big or large network (for example 2000 nodes in Hotel) what chip do you offer me?

5- Can i create a Gateway with cc2530? if yes, how many nodes(max) it can supports?

6- Can my own CC2530 nodes operates with other vendors like Wulian Gateway or others?

Thanks.

over 8 years ago

0 YiKai Chen over 8 years ago

Guru 735695 points

1. You can refer to breaking 400-node Zigbee network application note at www.ti.com/.../swra427c.pdf
2. Yes.
3. Couldn't understand your question well. Can you elaborate?
4. 2000 nodes are difficult to run under signal Zigbee network. I would suggest you to separate them into several Zigbee networks.
5. Yes, you can refer to sunmaysky.blogspot.tw/.../how-to-run-ti-z-stack-linux-home.html
6. If GW and device run the same Zigbee profile, device should be able to join GW.

0 ahmad karimi over 8 years ago in reply to YiKai Chen

Prodigy 135 points

Thanks a lot,

for question 3: because managing of 2000 node is difficult, I create some separate pan networks, How connect them together?

0 YiKai Chen over 8 years ago in reply to ahmad karimi

Guru 735695 points

I would suggest you can connect those GWs using internet.

0 ahmad karimi over 8 years ago in reply to YiKai Chen

Prodigy 135 points

Ok thanks. That is a perfect idea.
What is the main limitation factor for zigbee MCUs that can not support more than limited number of nodes(for example 400 nodes)?
Can i use CC2530 for End Device & Router and use an other powerful chip for cordinator (gateway)? other chip that have more Flash & RAM and clock.
Please offer me if you know other powerful Zigbee MCU.

0 YiKai Chen over 8 years ago in reply to ahmad karimi

Guru 735695 points

The main constrain is FLASH&RAM. If you want more powerful Zigbee MCU, you can consider CC2538.

0 ahmad karimi over 8 years ago in reply to YiKai Chen

Prodigy 135 points

Can i programm my cc2530 module (from Ghostyu: ZG-M1E module) with CC debugger only and create a zigbee light or switch? I have no development board and no access to buy. is it possible?

0 YiKai Chen over 8 years ago in reply to ahmad karimi

Guru 735695 points

I see no reason why it's not possible. However, you have to modify the examples according to your module and schematic by yourself.

0 ahmad karimi over 8 years ago in reply to YiKai Chen

Prodigy 135 points

which pins i need to access them? (or which protocol i can programm the chip? SPI or another?)

0 ahmad karimi over 8 years ago in reply to ahmad karimi

Prodigy 135 points

Do you have a complete tutorial from begging? please send me if you have.
Thank you dear YiKai Chen.

0 YiKai Chen over 8 years ago in reply to ahmad karimi

Guru 735695 points

I don't have any guide for this. You should contact module maker for help. They might have some examples or guides.

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