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QUICK START PROCEDURE
For proper equipment setup, follow the procedure
below:
1. Do NOT plug in the DC1613A to the PC, before running
the installation program.
2. Download the LTpowerPlay installation program from
http://www.linear.com/software/.
3. Run the LTpowerPlay installation program and follow
the on-screen instructions.
The LTpowerPlay demo software requires a PC that is
running Windows XP (or later), and has an available USB
port.
4. Connect the demonstration circuit to be evaluated to
the DC1613A using the supplied 12-conductor ribbon
cable. The demo software detects the circuit and starts
the appropriate control screen.
Each demonstration board also comes with a Quick Start
guide similar to this one. For usage details relevant to a
particular circuit refer to its Quick Start guide.
SOFTWARE TOOLS
The LTpowerPlay demo software includes tools for auto-
matic software updates and for quickly retrieving relevant
documentation from the World Wide Web.
NOTE: Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the docu-
ments and is available at http://www.adobe.com.
To use the tools:
• Quit the demonstration circuit software or disconnect the
USB cable so that the main control panel appears:
To update the software (requires internet connection):
• Choose Update from the Tools menu.
This automatically updates the main program and
drivers for individual demo circuits.
