PalmSens EmStat3+, Getting Started

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Getting started with the module for OEM 9
Getting started with the module for OEM
3 Firmware
The firmware of EmStat can be updated by using the program ‘Update firmware’ or using PSTrace for
WIndows. The EmStat with USB interface is updated automatically.
In order to follow the steps below first solder on two small wires to both pin 6 and
pin 8 of CON2 of the EmStat module directly so you can connect the two pins briefly.
When the EmStat is connected by means of a serial connection, it is required to toggle pins on CON2
manually.
Follow these steps:
- Remove the power supply from EmStat
- Connect CON2-Pin 8 (download - active low) to CON2-Pin 6 (GND).
- Connect the power supply
- Run program ‘Update firmware’
- Press ‘Connect’
- Load firmware file ESx##, where x is the EmStat type and ## the firmware version.
- Make sure the checkbox ‘PalmSens or EmStat is on, but does not work property' i s checked
- Click button 'Update Firmware'.
- Remove the power supply briefly to force a reset
- Wait until updating has finished.
- Remove the connection between CON2-Pin 8 and CON2-Pin 6.
- Force another reset by briefly interrupting the power supply.
4 Power requirements
Power from USB port:
- Cell off 10 mA: 0.220 A
- Cell off 100 mA: 0.257 A
-
Cell on 10 mA, with 10 mA output current: 0.277 A
- Cell on 100 mA, with 50 mA output current: 0.440 A
CON1 1 12
CON2
12
CON4
1
4
2
3
IC17
Mini
USB
55.13 mm
41.0 mm