UPS PIco HV3.0A Firmware Code 040 Print Date 18.08.2017
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Software Setup for UPS PIco HV30 Stack/TopEnd/Plus
There are a few very simple steps than need to be followed to setup the software. In any case
if user cannot follow these guides, a ready SD image (8GB) is available on our forum, always
with the latest NOOBS, with all software procedures installed. It can be used also as a running
example on a separate SD card for debugging purposes.
There is no need to have placed the
UPS PIco HV3.0 HAT
on top of the
Raspberry Pi® when
installing the software, however can be also placed on top. The presence of the UPS PIco
HV3.0 HAT does not affect software installation.
The software installation procedure consists the following steps that need to be executed
•
Operating System Installation (Raspbian)
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Activation of I/Os (i.e. I
2
C) as also some libraries installation
•
Daemons Installation
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RTC Installation
•
If needed in the future, firmware updates installation (this operation need to have
installed
UPS PIco HV3.0 HAT
hardware)
Installation of the Operating System (Raspbian)
Please download and proceed with installation of the latest NOOBS or install a separate
RASPBIAN on your SD card. If you like you can use also a ready to use installed image that can
be downloaded directly from our forum. It consists always the latest NOOBS installed with all
stuff needed included. There is also an image restore program included in the ZIP file. It can
be downloaded from the following link.
http://www.forum.pimodules.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4126
The installed software for interaction with the Raspberry Pi, is using the GPIOs GPIO_GEN27
and GPIO_GEN22. These GPIOs are used to send and receive pulse train to/from the Raspberry
Pi. It is also used to initiate the shutdown procedure when/if it is needed. The Daemons are
monitoring these GPIOs and fire-up and interrupt on the Raspberry Pi side. This approach is
very flexible and does guarantee that interaction even if huge files are copied and Raspberry
Pi is ultra-busy with other tasks.
Installation Procedure of Daemons and email broadcasting System
1.
Install Raspberry Pi Operation System (i.e. NOOBs)