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SBOU123A – March 2012 – Revised September 2016
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XTR108EVM-USB Evaluation Board and Software Tutorial
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User's Guide
SBOU123A – March 2012 – Revised September 2016
XTR108EVM-USB Evaluation Board and Software Tutorial
This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation and use of the XTR108EVM-USB evaluation
module (EVM). This EVM is designed to evaluate the performance of the
, an SPI™-
programmable, current- or voltage-output, two-wire transmitter designed for temperature and bridge
sensors. Throughout this document, the terms
evaluation board
,
evaluation module
, and
EVM
are
synonymous with the XTR108EVM-USB. This user's guide also includes information regarding operating
procedures and input/output connections, an electrical schematic, printed circuit board (PCB) layout
drawings, and a parts list for the EVM.
Contents
1
Overview
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2
Hardware Overview
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3
Hardware Setup
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4
Software Setup
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5
Software Overview
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6
General Operating Tips
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7
Hardware Documentation
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8
Appendix
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List of Figures
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Hardware Included With the XTR108EVM-USB
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2
XTR108EVM-USB Hardware Setup
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3
XTR108EVM-USB Block Diagram
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4
XTR108EVM-USB Interface Board Connectors and Jumpers
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5
XTR108EVM-USB Sensor Board Connectors and Jumpers
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6
Pin Socket Mechanical Description
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Connecting the USB DAQ Platform to the XTR108EVM-USB Interface Board
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All Boards Connected
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Connecting Power to the USB DAQ Platform
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Connecting the USB Cable to the USB DAQ Platform
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Found New Hardware Pop-up Message
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Connecting a Loop Power Supply to the XTR108EVM-USB Interface Board
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34401A Multimeter Connections
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USB DAQ Platform Default Jumper Settings
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XTR108EVM-USB Interface Board Default Jumper Settings
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XTR108EVM-USB Sensor Board Default Jumper Settings
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Starting the XTR108EVM-USB Software
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XTR108EVM-USB Software Start-up, Block Diagram Tab
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USB Communication Error
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XTR108EVM-USB Software, Find Resistors Tab
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R
SET
Error
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22
Linearity Warning
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