Thanks much for responding. I have seen those waveforms...from the user guid, with reference to those waveforms "Note that this sample waveform is for the power gating operation mode of S6AE103A is in an “Energy Driven Mode"
The beacons have two modes of operation..."Selection of mode using a slide switch (Demo or Timer mode)" Again, from (CYALKIT-E02 Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon Reference Design Kit Guide,Document Number. 002-11317 Rev. *D55 ), I looked through those waveforms. in section 5.1.4.1 Waveform of Demo Mode and Timer Mode.
Here is what happens in practice, in my hands. I have tested this many times and I have six beacons which all work.
1. Beacon is and has been in dark and is not transmitting at all (I assume Vstore1 and Vstore2 do not have a sufficient charge).
2. Attach battery.
No transmission in the same dark environment, regardless of if Demo or Timer mode is set. Move the beacon into light and it transmits normally - and by normally I mean that it transmits as does one in Demo or Timer mode without a battery attached - at least to the best of my evaluation.
THAT is the problem I am having and I admit that it may be my ignorance, but if the battery can not substitute as an energy source for either Vstore1 or Vstore2, what good is it? How does it help?
Anything you can say to help my understanding is much appreciated.
