Components

  • Zigbee module: this example uses the Ebyte E18 module. You may use any board containing CC2530 (for example, E18-MS1PA2, E18-MS1PA2-IPX, E18-2G4Z27SI, or E18-TBH-27 USB Test Board).
  • PIR sensor: This simple analog HC SR501 PIR sensor uses 3.3V voltage. The “OUT” signal line has 3.3V when the sensor detects movement and 0V when a signal is off.
  • Power supply: CC2530 and E18 require 3.3V voltage.

Schematic

Zigbee PIR sensor schematic

Breadboard

Zigbee PIR sensor breadboard

Firmware configuration

Firmware configuration for a PIR sensor

Please note the board type. You should select your variant here:

CC2530 – select it for simple E18.
CC2530+RFX2401 – for E18-MS1PA2, E18-MS1PA2-IPX, E18-2G4Z27SI, or E18-TBH-27.

How it works

The sensor detects movements and raises a signal on the “OUT” line to the high state (3.3V). The firmware interprets this signal level as a pressed button. Because the sensor can hold the high state for a long time, the “switch” mode is selected. The firmware links an input to a virtual output on a virtual (non-existent) pin (CC2530 virtual pins: P30 – P37). It allows you to get the ON (move) and OFF (no movements) states in a home automation system.

You can use any unused pins in this application.


Comments
Harvey Specter
Posted at 15:44 January 31, 2024
Thom
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Hi! I built this circuit, for a battery its energy consumption is extremely high. Would choosing the premium version (set Device type = PSM) be enough to reduce energy consumption? Or is it necessary to change the circuit or other settings? Thanks.

    Harvey Specter
    Posted at 03:51 February 1, 2024
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    I think, this sensor was not designed for battery-powered devices. You can try to find a datasheet for it and check the average current.

      Harvey Specter
      Posted at 05:47 February 1, 2024
      Thom
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      Hi.My question was more directed towards the CC2530. It also consumes a lot of current. I checked that the sensor has battery-powered mode.

        Harvey Specter
        Posted at 06:26 February 1, 2024
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        Sure, the PSM version will improve power consumption because CC2530 sleeps all the time, and wake-up only when GPIO input changes.
        Other versions are always active.

Harvey Specter
Posted at 21:27 June 1, 2022
Anxo
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Hi! I’d like to build a similar project to this one, adding a relay to turn on a light when the sensor gets triggered. But I’d also like to ignore the sensor during the day.
I know I can have the input and output detached, and have the controller decide when to trigger the output, but it would be great if I could link it directly, just having a virtual “inhibitor switch” that I can turn on/off from the controller. Is this posible?

Harvey Specter
Posted at 03:30 April 8, 2021
nakaconsan
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Hi, I’ve downloaded the firmware configuration gui, but it saves as ini. How can the setting convert to bin when using objcopy.exe from hex? sorry for such an elementary question and looking forward to your reply. Thanks!

    Harvey Specter
    Posted at 04:02 April 8, 2021
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    The program should save HEX when you click the “Save” button.

      Harvey Specter
      Posted at 10:24 April 8, 2021
      nakaconsan
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      Got it. just realised two saves are different. Really appreciated your help.

Harvey Specter
Posted at 15:45 February 24, 2021
TL
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Is P00 GPIO connected to +3.3V via a 4700 Ohm resistor?

    Harvey Specter
    Posted at 03:44 February 26, 2021
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    You do not need this resistor. The firmware uses the internal pull-down resistor.

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