IDT ZMOD4510-EVK, User Manual

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ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit User Manual
© 2019 Integrated Device Technology, Inc. 4 August 14, 2019
1. Setup
1.1 Required or Recommended User Equipment
By default, the internal supply voltage for powering the Sensor Board is generated from the USB voltage supplied by the user’s computer via
the USB cable. If there is a need for currents higher than the defined USB standard (usually 500mA at 5V), an external voltage supply source
can be used instead of the internally generated voltage supply provided on the Communication Board.
The external supply only powers the sensor modules, and not the communication board itself. The supply must meet the following requirements:
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Voltage – 1.7V to 3.6V
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Current must meet the user’s specifications – The minimum is 30mA for electronics with additional current needed for each gas sensor
module of approximately 11mA (with a 1.8V voltage supply).
1.2 User Computer Requirements
1.2.1 Computer Requirements
A Windows-based computer is required for interfacing with the EVK and configuring the ZMOD4510. The user must have administrative rights
on the computer to download and install the Gas Sensor Evaluation Software.
The computer must meet the following requirements:
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1GB RAM
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Hard drive with at least 250MB free space
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1 USB port
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Windows Vista
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/Windows 7
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/Windows 8
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/Windows 10
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Internet access for initial download of the drivers and software
Important: Before installing and activating the software, assemble and connect the hardware for the kit to the user’s computer according to
steps 1 through 3 in “EVK Hardware Connections and Initial Power-up.”
1.3 Software Installation and Setup
Before using the Gas Sensor Evaluation Software, the USB drivers for the FTDI device must be installed. Download the drivers and
corresponding installation guides from the FTDI website (
www.ftdichip.com ). The drivers will not affect the operation of any other USB
peripherals. The kit does not need to be connected during installation of the drivers.
Complete the following procedure to download and install the ZMOD4510 Evaluation Software with the kit connected:
1.
Download the ZMOD4510 Gas Sensor Evaluation Software zip file at www.IDT.com/ZMOD4510-EVK .
2. Create a folder on the user’s computer for the software (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\IDT Software). Extract the contents of the
downloaded zip file into this folder.
3. Double-click on the extracted executable file Gas_Sensor_Evaluation.bat to start the software each time the program is used and
select the ZMOD4510 – Outdoor Air Quality option. Figure 1 shows the initial display after execution.