
Package Contents
1.3
Package Contents
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Quick start guide
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Safety guideline
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Terms and disclaimer
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Disc containing software and user guide
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EVM430-i2040SUBMTR
1.4
Introduction
The Texas instruments MSP430i2040 is an ultra-low-power mixed-signal microcontroller. It integrates four
independent differential-input 24-bit sigma-delta analog-to-digital converters with programmable gain
amplifiers, a 16-bit hardware multiplier, an eUSCI_A0 that supports UART and SPI communication
interfaces, an eUSCI_B0 that supports SPI and I
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C communication interfaces, two 16-bit timers, and 12
GPIO pins in a 28-pin TSSOP or 16 GPIO pins in a 32-pin QFN package. The peripheral set is a good
combination for electricity power measurement.
This EVM is designed as an evaluation tool for using the MSP430i2040 in the application of embedded
metering (sub-metering). In this application, the electricity measuring device is embedded in the end
application and provides the user with information about the voltage, current, and power consumption of
the device. Moreover, the EVM can compensate for the line resistance and EMI filter capacitance.
Embedded metering (sub-metering) is applicable in many areas such as:
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Home appliances
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Server or PC power supplies
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UPS
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Smart plugs or power strips
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Solar energy inverter
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Electrical vehicle charger
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Home monitoring, security, and automation
In this document, all the description of the configuration, operation, features, behaviors, functions, and
interfaces is based on the default firmware that is pre-programmed on the EVM and the original EVM
hardware design. Proper functionality is not ensured if changes made to the hardware or the firmware.
1.5
Features
Hardware features
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Spy-Bi-Wire debugging interface
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14-pin debugger connector allows direct interface to MSP-FET430UIF without the need of an adaptor
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Built-in switching-mode power supply capable of supply from 85 to 265 VAC (47 Hz to 63 Hz) or 120 to
380 VDC simplifies evaluation setup
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Built-in RS232 external communication interface for reading measurements and performing calibration
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Seven built-in LEDs for customer debugging and visual monitoring
Software features
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Measurement of root mean square (rms) voltage, rms current, active power, reactive power, apparent
power, power factor, ac frequency, voltage THD, current THD, fundamental voltage, fundamental
current and fundamental active power
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Readings update every four ac cycles or 80 ms in case of dc input
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Capable of ac and dc measurement
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Capable of switching between ac and dc measurement mode automatically
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Capable of EMI filter capacitor and wire resistance compensation
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No separate dc calibration required
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SLAU587 – August 2014
Getting Started
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