correction (FEC) algorithm to overcome errors induced by
noise;
• Sophisticated digital signal processing, noise cancellation,
and distortion correction algorithms. These features correct
for a wide variety of signaling impediments, including
impulsive noise, continuous tone noise, and phase distortion;
• High output, low distortion external amplifier design that
can deliver 1Ap-p into low impedance loads, eliminating
the need for expensive phase couplers in typical residential
applications.
The combination of these special features enable the Power
Line Smart Transceivers to operate reliably in the presence of
consumer electronics, power line intercoms, motor noise, electron-
ic ballasts, dimmers, and other typical sources of interference. The
Power Line Smart Transceivers can communicate over virtually
any AC or DC power mains, as well as unpowered twisted pair, by
way of a low-cost, external coupling circuit.
The PL 3170 Power Line Smart Transceiver is targeted at very
low cost designs that require up to 4K Bytes of application code,
and a compact 38 TSSOP package. The chip includes 4K Bytes of
EEPROM and 2K Bytes of RAM. The Neuron system firmware
and software application libraries are contained in on-chip ROM.
Applications that need more than 4KB of EEPROM can use PL
3150 Smart Transceiver. The PL 3150 Smart Transceiver allows
applications to address up to 58KB of external memory (16KB
is dedicated to the Neuron system firmware) using a 64 LQFP
package.
The PL 3170 Power Line Smart Transceiver operates at
10.0MHz and supports the CENELEC C-band, which is used for
general purpose signaling and all non-utility related applications.
Application programs stored in the embedded EEPROM may
be updated over the power line network. This valuable feature
enables products to be updated without physically accessing them,
i.e., from a local PC with a power line interface or from a remote
service center through an i.LON® Internet Server. The embedded
EEPROM may be written up to 10,000 times with no data loss.
Data stored in the EEPROM will be retained for at least ten years.
voltage rises to an acceptable level. This unique feature allows the
use of a power supply with one-third the current capacity other-
wise required. The net result is a reduction in the size, cost, and
thermal dissipation of the power supply. Power management is
especially useful for high volume, low-cost consumer products
such as electrical switches, motion detectors, outlets, light sensors,
and dimmers.
Flexible I/O, Simple Configuration
The Power Line Smart Transceivers provide 12 I/O pins which
can be configured to operate in one or more of 38 predefined
standard input/output modes. Combining a wide range of I/O
models with two on-board timer/counters enables the Power Line
Smart Transceivers to interface with application circuits using
minimal external logic or software development. The Power Line
Smart Transceivers also feature a full duplex hardware UART
supporting baud rates of up to 115kbps, and an SPI interface that
operates up to 625kbps.
Interoperable Self-Installation (ISI)
Interoperable Self-Installation is an application layer protocol
that allows LonWorks devices to be self-installed automatically or
at the push of a button. When using ISI, no network management
tool is required to install the devices or manage the network con-
figuration. ISI is a licensed protocol that can be used royalty-free
when used with Echelon transceivers. The PL 3170 Power Line
Smart Transceiver includes ISI library functions in the firmware
image stored in the ROM. Some of the features of the ISI protocol
are:
• Supports up to 32 devices for simple networks
• Supports up to 200 devices for networks with a simple
domain address server
• Leverages LonMark standards to allow devices from differ-
ent manufacturers to work together
• Enables network isolation for power line networks
• Installs simply and reliably, even if many devices are off
when new ones are added
• Operates on top of the ANSI/CEA-709.1 (also known as
ISO/CEN EN14908) Control Network Protocol
• Can transition to a managed network
External Components
Only a small number of inexpensive external components are
required to create a complete Power Line Smart Transceiver-based
device (see the PL 3170 Power Line Smart Transceiver Block
Diagram). These components include:
• Discrete interface circuitry comprised of roughly fifty
components, primarily resistors and capacitors. This circuitry
provides “front-end” filtering for the on-chip A/D, and implements
the power amplifier that drives the on-chip D/A transmit signal
onto the power line. Echelon offers a comprehensive Power Line
Development Support Kit* (DSK) with which customers can
implement this interface circuitry. Contact your salesperson for
details about purchasing a PL DSK.
• Coupling circuit consisting of approximately ten components,
mainly capacitors and inductors, which acts as a simple high-pass
filter located between the Power Line Smart Transceiver and the
power mains. This circuitry provides surge and line transient
protection in addition to blocking the low frequency, 50Hz/60Hz
AC mains signal. Detailed schematics are provided in the
PL 3120
/ PL 3150 / PL 3170 Power Line Smart Transceiver Data Book.
*Echelon Corporation has developed and patented certain methods of implementing
circuitry external to the PL 3120, PL3170 and PL 3150 Power Line Smart Transceiver
chips. These patents are licensed pursuant to the Echelon Power Line Smart
Transceiver Development Support Kit License Agreement.
Inexpensive Power Supply
The Power Line Smart Transceivers use +8.5 to +18VDC and
+5VDC power supplies and support very low receive mode current
consumption. The wide power supply range and very low receive
power requirements allow the use of inexpensive power supplies.
Additionally, the Power Line Smart Transceivers incorporate a
power management feature that constantly monitors the status of
the device’s power supply. If during transmission the power supply
voltage falls to a level that is insufficient to ensure reliable signal-
ing, the transceiver stops transmitting until the power supply
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PL 3170 Power Line Smart Transceiver Block Diagram
General Specifications
Function
Emissions compliance
Bit rate
Communication technique
Carrier frequencies
RoHS Compliance
Description
Designed to be compliant with FCC, Industry Canada, Japan MPT, and CENELEC EN50065-1
specification for low-voltage signaling
5.4kbps raw bit rate in CENELEC C-band
Dual Frequency BPSK with DSP-enhanced receiver
132kHz (primary) and 115kHz (secondary) in CENELEC C-band
Models 15330R-1000 and 15330R-2500 comply with European Directive 2002/95/EC on
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic
equipment.
PL 3170 Power Line Smart Transceiver Pinout Diagram
38 Pin TSSOP
NOTE:
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The schematic, bill of materials, and layout plots for the Discrete Interface Circuitry are provided in the PL DSK Power Line Smart Transceiver Development Support Kit.
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PL 3170 Power Line Smart Transceiver Pin Descriptions
Pin Name
XIN
XOUT
RESET
SERVICE
Type
Input
Output
Digital I/O (Built-in Pull-up)
Pin Functions
Oscillator connection or external clock input.
Oscillator connection.
Reset pin (active LOW).
Note: The maximum external capacitance is 1000pF.
Service pin (active LOW).
PL 3170-E4T10
38 TSSOP Pin No.
29
30
35
36
34
2, 3, 4, 5
6, 7, 8, 9, 33
10
11
126
13, 27, 37
19
1, 23, 28, 38
32
21
22
15
17, 18
16
14
20
31
26
25
24
Digital I/O
(Built-in Configurable Pull-up)
CLKSEL
Digital Input
Tie to V
DD5
.
IO0-IO3
Digital I/O
Large current-sink capacity (20mA). General purpose I/O.
The output of timer/counter 1 may be routed to IO0.
The output of timer/counter 2 may be routed to IO1.
IO4-IO7, IO11 Digital I/O
General purpose I/O. The input of timer/counter 1 may be
(Built-in Configurable Pull-up) one of IO4-IO7. The input of timer/counter 2 is IO4.
IO8
Digital I/O
General purpose I/O. UART RX. SPI slave clock input.
SPI master clock output.
IO9
Digital I/O
General purpose I/O. SPI slave data output. SPI master
data input.
IO10
Digital I/O
General purpose I/O. SPI slave data input. SPI master
data output.
V
DD5
Power
Power input (5V nom). All V
DD5
pins must be
connected together externally.
V
DD5A
Power
Power input (5V nom). Supplies on-chip analog
circuitry.
GND
Power
Power input (0V, GND). All GND pins must be
connected together externally.
ICTMode
Digital Input
In-circuit test mode control.
Tie to GND for normal operation.
PKD
Digital Output
Packet Detect LED driver.
BIU
Digital Output
Band in Use LED driver.
RXIN
Analog Input
Receiver input.
INTIN,INTOUT Analog I/O
Integrator input and output.
RXC
Analog Input
Receive signal.
OOGAS
Analog Input
Comparator to detect when energy storage power supply
lacks sufficient energy to transmit a packet. Tie to VCORE
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