EVB90601 Melexis Inc, EVB90601 Datasheet
EVB90601
Specifications of EVB90601
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EVB90601 Summary of contents
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... Power for the module and EVB board come from the computer USB port. OEMs The EVB90601 is designed to allow OEMs to configure IR sensing for virtually any application quickly. OEMs can quickly experiment with temperature ranges, optics, etc. to find the best IR configuration to meet the application needs. Once the best configuration is established, low volume OEMs can easily configure IR modules for their own use ...
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... When you see the software download the EEPROM at startup, the module is communicating correctly with your computer and this Main Toolbar will show ready: 7. Next the software will show you the following screen. You must input the temperature range that your module is configured for. 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board Page 2 Jan-04 ...
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... Monitor display box can be “enlarged” as any normal MS Windows box by putting your cursor on the edges of the box.) Done. Wave the module around and you should see the temperature display change accordingly. Technical Support: 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board Page 3 Jan-04 ...
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... When encountering problems with the use of the software, please mention the “program build” info found at the “about” box in the help menu. Specialized support can be reached by email at: 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board irsales@melexis.com Page 4 Jan-04 ...
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... The most important help files are presented in next paragraph for easy reference. • Application notes concerning FOV (field of view) • Troubleshooting PCB Hardware and Firmware Manual • 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board Page 5 Jan-04 ...
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... MLX90601 module EEPROM. This temperature range information must be inserted manually, external to the module. This means if you change any modules, you must record the temperature ranges that you have set the module to.) RE-CALIBRATION USING THE EVB90601 390129060101 Rev 005 ...
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... IR module sensor window. Condensation on the IR sensor window distorts it’s ability to see heat.) A good working fluid could be automotive antifreeze or equivalent. Such fluids are excellent as they 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board Page 7 Jan-04 ...
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... There are numerous Emissivity Tables available on the internet for general reference. Help Files For your convenience, the Help files in the software are presented for easy reference. 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board Page 8 Jan-04 ...
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... This is the standard factory setting. This results in approximately 600 ms response time. The resolution can be further improved by additional filtering by an external processor if the MLX90601 is connected by SPI bus to a low cost micro-controller. Of course, the response time increases when this technique is used. The filter setting is accessible by using the EVB90601 kit.) 390129060101 Rev 005 ...
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... CHANGING THE FOV OF THE MLX90601 USING SIMPLE APERTURES (Note: The Melexis part # EVB90601 is necessary when adding an aperture to a standard MLX90601. Normally, a one point IR re-calibration must be performed to adapt the aperture.) The digital signal processing of the MLX90601 allows for easy modifications to customize the module for many applications at minimal engineering and manufacturing cost. • ...
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... Minimum Resolution (approx.): 0.13 deg target temperature Example 3: Adding 3 Aperture FOV with 3.5 mm dia length Aperture 100 -15 - Angle in Degrees Minimum Resolution (approx.): 0.18 deg target temperature 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board FOV with 3.5 mm dia length Aperture 100 -15 -10 -5 Angle in Degrees 10 15 Page ...
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... Additional Suggestions: For high volume OEMs (minimum 50K/year units), Melexis can supply the MLX90601 with OEM specified apertures or optical systems installed and calibrated. Please contact Melexis for a quotation. 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board Page 35 Jan-04 ...
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... In applications where the ambient can change quickly operator can touch the assembly best to insulate the metal heat sink sufficiently to overcome any normal potential thermal upsets. Please contact Melexis IR Sales for assistance if needed. 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board Page 36 Jan-04 ...
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... Error messages .......................................................................................................................................................... 49 Appendix A – MLX90601 USB Evaluation Board Commands List ...................................................................... 50 Appendix B – FTDI Chip Drivers for Virtual COM Port........................................................................................ 50 Appendix C – Installation of the VCP drivers under Windows XP ........................................................................ 51 Revision 1.0 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board 05-NOV-2003 Page 37 Jan-04 ...
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... Connector The external view of the EVB is the following: ICSP Contact Pads Module’s 10 pins Connector +5V Applied to the 390129060101 Module LED Rev 005 EVB90601 Configuration Board USB protocol PIC Micro EEPROM Controller Switch for USB to 5V Supply RS-232 converter SPI Interface USB B ...
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... The MLX90601 evaluation board acts as an interface between a MLX90601 module and the PC. It allows performing of all basic read/write operation with the module’s internal registers or EEPROM. It also provides several test points with the important module’s output signals. 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board REL GND 1 2 +5V ...
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... All the commands supplied from the PC to the EVB are text (ASCII) statements ending with a carriage return symbol (CR). The syntax is the following (1 command and arguments): command [argument1] [argument2] [argument3] [argument4] <CR> 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board Page 40 Jan-04 ...
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... Syntax: rd address MS byte command argument 1, HEX byte Return Value: One HEX byte (2 chars) with the contents of the specified register<CR>. Example: 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board address LS byte argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte Page 41 argument 4, HEX byte Jan-04 ...
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... Software reset. This command resets entirely the EVB’s microcontoller, and re-initializes its memory and registers equal to the hardware reset, performed by the reset button. 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board address LS byte value argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte ...
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... HEX byte Return Value: None. 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte Page 43 argument 4, HEX byte argument 4, HEX byte ...
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... Writing to the module’s ASIC internal registers at the specified address. The supplied address is 8 bits. The data is 16 bits. Syntax: 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte argument 2, HEX byte ...
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... HEX byte Return Value: None. Example 390129060101 Rev 005 EVB90601 Configuration Board data MS byte data LS byte argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte data MS byte data LS byte argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte data MS byte data LS byte argument 2, HEX byte ...
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... B2 00 – to enter the test mode 2 – to remove the EEPROM write protect. Syntax: m6 address 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte Page 46 argument 4, HEX byte argument 4, HEX byte Jan-04 ...
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... HEX byte Return Value: One HEX byte (2 chars) with the contents of the specified EEPROM address<CR>. 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte ...
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... If the echo argument is zero then the echo is turned OFF, if the echo argument is not zero – the echo is turned ON. 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board data argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte argument 2, HEX byte ...
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... The MLX90601 USB EVB may generate the following error messages: !c1 The supplied command is not valid. !c2 NON-HEX symbols provided as arguments !c3 Input queue full – in this case the last sent command is lost. 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board argument 2, HEX byte argument 3, HEX byte Page 49 argument 4, HEX byte Jan-04 ...
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... The FTDI Chip Drivers page is: http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDriver.htm The VCP Drivers for Windows 2000 / XP (with enhanced BM series support): http://www.ftdichip.com/FTWinDriver.htm 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board argument3 Brief Description Read the PIC memory/registers value Write to PIC memory/registers PCB Identification Welcome message Switch ON /OFF the module’ ...
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... Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and check only the box “Include the location in the search”. Point the directory where you have downloaded and unzipped the FTDI drivers. Press “Next” button to continue. If the following window appears, choose “Continue Anyway”. 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board Page 51 Jan-04 ...
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... Select “Advanced…” and from the opened dialog window select some smaller number COM port. Usually all the numbers below 10 are marked as “in use” although not all of them are really in use. You can select any number which was not displayed in the “Device Manager” window. 390129060101 Rev 005 User Manual EVB90601 Configuration Board Page 52 Jan-04 ...