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ZMOD4410 Evaluation Kit User Manual
© 2020 Renesas Electronics Corporation 1 June 3, 2020
Description
The ZMOD4410 Evaluation Kit (EVK) is designed for evaluating
Renesas’ ZMOD4410 Gas Sensor Module for Indoor Air Quality.
The total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) measurement is one
of the indicators for indoor air quality (IAQ). In addition,
measurement modes are provided to trigger an external device
(e.g., fan, ventilation) based on the air quality change, and to
discriminate sulfur odors.
The Gas Sensor Evaluation Software allows Windows
®
-based
operating systems to communicate with the ZMOD4410 EVK via a
USB connection on the user’s computer, which functions as a
master. The software and additional related documentation is
available on the Renesas website at www.IDT.com/ZMOD4410-
EVK.
The EVK’s Communication Board (HiCom) handles the interface
between the user’s computer and the ZMOD4410 module mounted
on the ZMOD4410 Sensor Board (i.e., daughter board). Note: Only
one Communication Board with one Sensor Board can be
connected to the computer at a time.
The ZMOD4410 Evaluation Kit uses an FTDI controller on the
Communication Board to handle the USB protocol, translate
communications, and synchronize communications with the I2C
interface. The Sensor Board includes a decoupling capacitor.
The Communication Board has devices mounted on both sides.
The components on the top side generate a stable supply voltage.
A potentiometer can be used to adjust the internal supply voltage
in the typical range from 1.7V to 3.6V. Alternatively, the user’s
external supply voltage can be used. The intensity of the adjacent
LED is proportional to the supply voltage.
Features
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User-friendly EVK expedites configuration and evaluation of
the ZMOD4410 Gas Sensor Module
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Supports different methods of operation, including Low Power
and AI technology for improved ppm TVOC readings
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Operates with Renesas provided software; either with
executable ZMOD4410 GUI or alternatively with firmware
programming examples for Windows
®
and Linux
®
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The modular design of the EVK allows simple connection of
Sensor Boards for different gas sensor derivatives and easy
integration with other sensor products via the I2C interface
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The required Gas Sensor Evaluation Software is available for
free download on the Renesas website, which also provides
background information on IAQ, TVOC, gas sensing, and how
to use the sensor firmware.
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Additional pins to measure power consumption, supply
voltage, and GPIO trigger for external device
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The bill of materials (BOM) and schematics for the ZMOD4410
Communication Board and Sensor Board are included in this
document.
ZMOD4410-EVK Contents
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HiCom Communication Board
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Sensor Board with ZMOD4410 Gas Sensor Module
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0.5m Type-B USB to Micro-USB Cable
ZMOD4410 Evaluation Kit