Continuous TX Carrier Mode & Channel Selection on Renesas BT Module (CodeLess / Custom Firmware)

Hi Suprio,

Thank you for posting your question online.
My understanding is that you are using the DA1453x or the DA1458x family of devices with SDK6 CodeLess SDK.

Suprio said:

• Is there a developer version of the app or a dedicated PC software that can allow us to set the device into continuous TX carrier mode and select specific channels for testing?

• Is there any way to configure multiple channels or perform frequency hopping under a controlled test scenario?

Please download the Generic SDK6 from here.
Please download the SmartSnippets Toolbox from: SmartBond Development Tools | Renesas
On the SmartSnippets Toolbox User Manual you should focus on the RF Master tool: 5.1. RF Master — UM-B-083
You should follow the DA1453x Bluetooth LE Direct Test Mode
The prod_test firmware can be found inside the Generic SDK6.

Suprio said:

While we understand that transmission power can be adjusted using CodeLess, could someone please guide us on how exactly this is done?

Please refer on 9. AT Commands — DA145XX Tutorial SDK Getting started

With the AT+PWRLVL command you can change the Tx Output Power level but you are not going to be able to perform RF tests.
In order to perform RF Tests you should use the prod_test firmware image.

Best Regards.
OV_Renesas

Thanks for your prompt response! One more clarification would be appreciated to know that if it is possible to change the channels?

Hi Suprio,

Thank you for the reply.
Yes, with the SmartSnippets Toolbox RF Master tool you can change the channels.

Best Regards,
OV_Renesas

Could you please give me some insight or maybe the related info regarding changing or using multiple channels?

Hi Suprio,

Thank you for the reply.
Please follow the app notes on the 1st answer I shared.
On SmartSnippets Toolbox you can go on Manager-->RF Master and then from the GUI you can select the Frequency you want:


Best Regards,
OV_Renesas

Thank you so much! It was a great help! Is there any way to verify in the toolbox if it's transmitting okay, without using a Second Board as a Receiver.

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Hi Suprio,

Thank you for the reply.
If the SmartSnippets Toolbox fails to execute the operation you requested you should receive a message on the Log tab (right side).
If there is no Errors on the Log tab then you can consider the operation successful.

Best Regards,
OV_Renesas

Thanks again for your continued support! I have another question: why is UART required when JTAG is already in use? It seems that downloading the firmware isn't possible without UART. I have attached some ss for your reference.

Hi Suprio,

Thank you for the reply.

Suprio said:

why is UART required when JTAG is already in use? It seems that downloading the firmware isn't possible without UART.

The DA1453x device of families support 2 programming methods:
1) SWD interface
2) UART interface (2-wire UART or 1-Wire UART)

For the prod_test the SmartSnippets Toolbox is configured to perform 2-Wire UART programming.
You can use the Programmer-->Flash code tab to download the FW via SWD interface or you can use the Renesas SmartBond Flash Programmer to utilize the SWD interface for programming the prod_test image.

Best Regards,
OV_Renesas

Thanks! I can Program the processor this way but Its not possible to configure it when I try to use the channels for continuous transmission without UART.