ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit User Manual
© 2019 Integrated Device Technology, Inc.
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August 14, 2019
Description
The ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit (EVK) is designed for evaluating
IDT’s ZMOD4510 Gas Sensor Module for Total Outdoor Air Quality
(OAQ). The sensor module is optimized for the detection of trace
atmospheric gases, including nitrogen oxides (NOx) and ozone
(O
3
) and reporting an Air Quality Index (AQI) based on the standard
of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
IDT’s Gas Sensor Evaluation Software allows Windows
®
-based
operating systems to communicate with the ZMOD4510 EVK via a
USB connection on the user’s computer, which functions as a
master. The software and additional related documentation is
available on the IDT website.
The EVK’s Communication Board (HiCom) handles the interface
between the user’s computer and the ZMOD4510 module mounted
on the ZMOD4510 Sensor Board (i.e., daughter board). Note: Only
one Communication Board with one Sensor Board can be
connected to the computer at a time.
The ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit uses an FTDI controller on the
Communication Board to handle the USB protocol, translate
communications, and synchronize communications with the I
2
C
interface. The Sensor Board includes a decoupling capacitor.
The Communication Board has devices mounted on both sides.
The components on the top side generate a stable supply voltage.
A potentiometer can be used to adjust the internal supply voltage
in the typical range from 1.7V to 3.6V. Alternatively, the user’s
external supply voltage can be used. The intensity of the adjacent
LED is proportional to the supply voltage.
ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit
Features
User-friendly EVK expedites configuration and evaluation of
the ZMOD4510 Total Outdoor Air Quality Sensor
Operates with IDT provided software; either with executable
ZMOD4510 GUI or alternatively with firmware programming
examples for Windows
®
and Linux
®
The modular design of the EVK allows simple connection of
Sensor Boards for different gas sensor derivatives and easy
integration with other sensor products via the I
2
C interface.
The required Gas Sensor Evaluation Software is available for
free download on the IDT website, which also provides
background information on outdoor air quality and sensor
programming.
Additional pins provided to measure power consumption,
supply voltage, and the GPIO trigger for an external device
The bill of materials (BOM) and schematics for the
ZMOD4510 Communication Board and Sensor Board are
included in this document.
ZMOD4510-EVK Contents
HiCom Communication Board
Sensor Board with ZMOD4510 Gas Sensor Module
3.0m Type-B USB to Micro-USB Cable
USB Cable to Computer
HiCom Communication Board
ZMOD4510
Sensor Board
ZMOD4510
