PalmSens EmStat4M, Manual

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2 Important before you start unpacking .............................................................................. 2
3 Customer support ........................................................................................................... 2
4 Terms and Definitions ...................................................................................................... 2
5 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2
6 EmStat4M Development Kit contents .............................................................................. 2
7 Recommended software tools ......................................................................................... 3
8 Development board ......................................................................................................... 3
8.1 Schematic .............................................................................................................. 3
8.2 PCB Layout ............................................................................................................ 4
8.3 Pin descriptions ...................................................................................................... 5
8.4 Connecting to the PC via USB-C or micro-USB ..................................................... 7
8.5 Using the Bluetooth module ................................................................................... 8
8.5.1 Hardware settings for connecting via Bluetooth with the EmStat4M ................... 8
8.5.2 Connecting in PSTrace using SPP (Classic Bluetooth) ........................................ 9
8.5.3 Connecting using vSP (for iOS) ......................................................................... 10
8.5.4 Hardware settings for programming the Laird BT900 module ........................... 11
8.6 Using the Real-Time Clock ................................................................................... 11
8.7 Using the EEPROM .............................................................................................. 11
8.8 Using an Arduino MKR Zero ................................................................................. 11
8.9 Powering the Development Board ........................................................................ 12
8.9.1 Powering from the micro-USB or USB-C port ................................................... 12
8.9.2 Powering from a Lithium-Ion battery ................................................................. 12
8.9.3 Powering from an Arduino MKR board.............................................................. 12
8.10 Heat dissipation when using EmStat4M HR .......................................................... 13
8.11 Connecting the cell (or sensor) ............................................................................. 13
9 Software and documentation .......................................................................................... 15
9.1 Communication protocols ..................................................................................... 15
9.2 Using PSTrace for Windows ................................................................................. 15
9.2.1 Generating MethodSCRIPT ............................................................................... 16
9.3 Windows drivers ................................................................................................... 16
9.3.1 Development Board Micro USB connector ....................................................... 16
10 Development board and module dimensions ................................................................... 17
11 Software Development Kits for .NET................................................................................ 18
12 Document Revison History .............................................................................................. 19
13 Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................ 20