MultiConnect® xDotTM Developer Kit

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MultiConnect® xDotTM Developer Kit Quick Start

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MultiConnect® xDotTM Developer Kit

xDot Developer Guide: Developer information, including
specifications, pin information, regulatory content, anddeveloper board schematics. Go to:
http://www.multitech.net/developer/multiconnect-xdot
DOT Series AT Command Reference: Includes details on theAT commands available for xDots. Go to:
http://www.multitech.net/developer/multiconnect-xdot
MultiTech Developer Site: Application notes, LoRa
information, and information on using xDots with MultiConnect
Conduit (MTCDT) gateway. Go to: www.multitech.net
Processor Datasheet: ST Micro ARM® Cortex®-M3 processor(STM32L151CCU6) datasheet is available on the ST website:
http://www.st.com/

Safety and Regulatory Content
For safety and regulatory content, refer to the mDot Developer Guide.

Using the mbed Platform
The mbed platform provides free software libraries, hardware designs
and online tools for professional rapid prototyping of products based on
ARM microcontrollers.

Document Number: 82101900L Rev 1.0

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The platform includes a standards-based C/C++ SDK, a microcontroller
HDK and supported development boards, an online compiler and online
developer collaboration tools. The MultiTech xDot mbed page includes
libraries and information on using xDot with the mbed platform.

MultiConnect® xDotTM Developer Kit
MTMDK-XDOT Quick Start

Explore mbed: http://developer.mbed.org/explore/ mbed
Getting Started: http://developer.mbed.org/getting-started/ mbed
Handbook: http://developer.mbed.org/handbook/Homepage
xDot mbed Documentation:https://developer.mbed.org/platforms/MTSxDot-L151CC/

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WelcomeMultiConnect® xDotTM Developer Kit

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This Quick Start includes information on the MultiConnect xDot
Developer Kit.

The MultiConnect xDot (MTXDOT) is a LoRaWANTM, low-power RF
device, capable of two way communication over long distances, deep into
buildings, or within noisy environments using the unlicensed ISM bands inNorth America, Europe and worldwide. The xDot is a compact surfacemount device with an mbed enabled processor and enhanced security.
The xDot features an integrated ARM® Cortex®-M3 processor and mbedTM
compatible software library for developers to control, monitor and bringedge intelligence to their Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

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Open communications software, such as TeraTerm, Putty,or Minicom.
Set the following:■
Baud rate = 115,200■
Data bits = 8■Parity = N■
Stop bits = 1■
Flow control = Off

The xDot developer kit comes with an xDot already mounted on thedeveloper board. Simply plug the developer kit into a USB port on yourcomputer to test, program, and evaluate your application.

Two serial interfaces are available through the USB interface, one is used
to send AT commands to the xDot and the other is for debug messages.
Refer to Specifications and Pin Information in the MultiConnect xDotDeveloper Guide for information on which pins are available out of thebox.

Developer Kit Package ContentsxDot Pinout

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Developer BoardYour Developer Kit (MTMDK-NX-XDOT) includes the following:
Developer Board

1 - xDot Developer Board with xDot

Customer Notices

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Firmware Updates
Before starting your project development, make sure you have the latest
firmware for the Developer Kit and xDot. Go to the xDot mbed page forfirmware. https://developer.mbed.org/platforms/MTS-xDot-L151CC/

Getting Started
Getting started depends on what you want to do. By default, xDot ships
with firmware that supports AT Commands that use the serial I/O. For ATCommands, refer to the separate MultiConnect Dots AT Command
Reference Guide.
To send commands to the xDot:
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Plug the developer board into a USB port.
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