MCP39F501 POWER MONITOR
DEMONSTRATION BOARD
USER’S GUIDE
2014 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS50002240A-page 13
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1
GETTING STARTED
To use the MCP39F501 Power Monitor Demonstration Board, follow the steps
described in the sections below. The meter design uses a 5A load for calibration current
and a maximum current (I
MAX
) of 15A.
It is not recommended to put more than 15A through the AC plugs mounted on the
Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
To test the calibrated meter, the following connections can be made:
2.1.1
Step 1: Wiring connections
Figure 2-1 identifies the line and load connections of the MCP39F501 Power Monitor
Demonstration Board.
FIGURE 2-1:
Connecting the MCP39F501 Power Monitor Demonstration
Board.
2.1.2
Step 2: Turn on line/load power to the meter (power the meter)
The meter will turn on when the line connection has between 90V to 220V connected.
2.1.3
Step 3: Connect the USB cable to a PC with the installed
“MCP39F501 Power Monitor Utility” software
Select the appropriate COM port. If the meter is connected correctly, the connection
status in the bottom left corner of the software will display “Meter Connected”. If no
meter is found, the status will be “Meter Disconnected”. Check that the correct COM
port was selected and try again.
