AMS GP30 User manual

Demo Kit Manual
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GP30-DEV-KIT
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Content Guide
1Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3
2Quick Start Guide................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Install the Software............................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Install the Hardware:............................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Quick Start for Initial Measurements.................................................................................... 4
3Hardware Description........................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Communication Interface..................................................................................................... 6
4Software Description............................................................................................................ 7
4.1 Measurement ....................................................................................................................... 7
4.1.1 First step with measurement control elements .................................................................... 7
4.1.2 Time of Flight Measurement Results ................................................................................... 8
4.1.3 2-Wire Temperature Measurement Results......................................................................... 9
4.2 Ultrasonic Measurement Control ....................................................................................... 10
4.3 Temperature Measurement Control................................................................................... 11
4.4 General Control..................................................................................................................12
4.5 Interfaces ........................................................................................................................... 13
4.6 Interrupt & Error Handling..................................................................................................14
5Software Menu................................................................................................................... 15
5.1 File...................................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Tools .................................................................................................................................. 15
5.3 Firmware ............................................................................................................................18
5.4 Help.................................................................................................................................... 21
6Schematics, Layers and BOM ...........................................................................................22
7Ordering & Contact Information ......................................................................................... 25
8Copyrights & Disclaimer..................................................................................................... 26
9Revision Information ..........................................................................................................27
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1 Introduction
The GP30-DEV-KIT is a platform for a quick and easy start-up and evaluation of the TDC-GP30
ultrasonic flow converter (UFC). It supports the QFN32 package, which offers the functionality need
for standard water and heat meters. The development kit offers user-friendly configuration and
extensive testing of the TDC-GP30, but also the complete assembler environment for programming
the device. For a proper use of the evaluation system, we strongly recommend to refer to the latest
TDC-GP30 datasheets.
Figure 1: Kit Content
Pos.
Item
Comment
1
PICOPROG V3.0
Programmer and interface
2
GP30-DEMO MODULE
Based on TDC-GP30 in QFN32 package
3
USB cable
Connects PicoProg V3.0 to PC
Please download the latest software for the kit from
http://www.acam.de/download-center/ultrasonicflowconverter/
1
2
3
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2 Quick Start Guide
This section describes how to quickly set up the GP30-DEV-KIT, establish basic operation and
make measurements.
2.1 Install the Software
It is crucial to install the software before connecting the evaluation kit to your computer. A default
driver loading of your OS may interfere with correct installation.
Download the latest zipped software installation package to the desired directory.
Unzip the package to the desired directory.
Open “setup.exe” from the unzipped directory.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
2.2 Install the Hardware:
Make sure software is installed correctly before proceeding with this step!
Connect your computer with the PicoProg V3.0 using USB cable.
Connect PicoProg V3.0 and the evaluation kit motherboard using the DB15 interfaces
The green LED on the evaluation kit should be on.
Connect your spool piece to US_UP and US_DOWN
2.3 Quick Start for Initial Measurements
From the “Start” menu, go to “All Programs” and then to the “acam” directory. Double click the
“GP30_v1_5_3” icon (or newer versions, if available) to begin execution of the evaluation software.
The following screen should appear:
Figure 2: Measurement Page
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1. Click the “Verify Interface” button to confirm communication between PicoProg V3.0 and
TDC-GP30 is working. Both fields, “Pico Prog FW version “ and “Comm. With GP30 OK?”
should become green.
2. Next, open our configuration GP30Y_config_default_A1.A2.11.03 and download it into the
chip, pressing “Write Config”.
3. Connect your spool piece to pins US_UP and US_DOWN.
4. Press “Start Measurement” to begin measuring.
At this point, after successful completion of the above steps, a basic operation of the EVA kit
should be possible. The following sections provide a detailed description of the hardware and
software for advanced operation.
Figure 3: PICOPROG registry
If PICOPROG is not displayed correctly then go to the drivers folder , e.g. C:\Program Files
(x86)\acam-messelectronic\GP30\drivers\Win7_8 and install the driver for your operating system
manually. In case of an upgrade of the software to a newer version please make sure that the
software uses the latest driver. For manual installation open the USB communications window and
check the firmware version of the PICOPROG. It should be version PicoProg_GP30_v21.hex or
higher:
Figure 4: PICOPROG manual installation
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