AS5304 / AS5306 - Demo Kit User Manual
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3. How to get the kit running
(1) Power up the demo board using the USB cable.
(2) During the start-up of the demo kit, a boot screen is shown offering basic information
about position sensor, firmware version and firmware release date. See
Figure 9
.
(3) After the start-up the position display is shown. The position display shows the actual
position counter value in steps and the calculated position in micrometer. Move the
multipole magnet slider. The position change is displayed. See
Figure 10
.
(4) Pull out the slider to remove the multi-pole magnet strip. At this point, the LEDs for
magnetic field strength and index will indicate a missing magnetic field.
(5) Fit the slider back into the mechanics.
Press “Set Zero” to reset the position output.
(6) Unplug the USB cable to power down the board.
Figure 9:
Demo Kit Boot Screen
Figure 10:
Demo Kit Position Display
Position Sensor
Firmware Version, Release Date
Counter Value
Calculated Position
Magnet Pole Pair Indicator Bar
