AMS TSL2541 User manual

Quick Start Guide
TSL2541 EVM
TSL2541 ALS, Light-to-Digital Sensor Evaluation Kit
Version 1.0

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Contents
1Out of the Box ......................................................................................................................3
2Software Installation.............................................................................................................3
3Connect Hardware ...............................................................................................................5
4Start the Application.............................................................................................................5
5Uninstall Application.............................................................................................................6
6Contact and Support............................................................................................................6

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1 Out of the Box
Each TSL2541 Evaluation Kit comes with the following components:
No.
Item
Description
1
TSL2541 Daughter Card
PCB with TSL2541 sensor installed
2
EVM Controller Board
Used to communicate USB to I2C
3
USB Cable (A to Mini-B)
Connects EVM controller to PC
4
Flash Drive
Include application installer and documents
Figure 1. Evaluation Kit Contents
2 Software Installation
1. Plug in the ams flash drive into an unused USB port.
2. Double-click the Setup.exe file on the flash drive, or click Start > Run and type E:setup.exe
and press Enter. IMPORTANT: Use the appropriate drive letter in the above command to
install the software. Flash Drive will commonly be assigned the next available drive letter for
example C: hard drive D: CD-ROM E: flash drive
3. The Setup Wizard will open and guide you through the installation of the TSL2541 host
software, (Figure 2 through 8).
4. At the end of the installation, click Finish to exit the setup.

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Figure 2. Welcome Screen Figure 3. Liability Disclaimer
Figure 4. Select Installation Folder Figure 5. Select Start Menu Folder
Figure 6. Installation in Progress Figure 7. Information Screen

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Figure 8. Installation Completed Successfully
3 Connect Hardware
Plug the TSL2541 Daughterboard into the Controller board. (Figure 1) Always use ESD procedures
when handling the EVM.
Using the enclosed USB cable, plug the mini-B connector into the EVM module. Using the other
end of the cable, plug the USB A-connector into a USB port on the computer.
When the USB cable is connected, the green LED should flash on power up to indicating that power
is being received via the USB interface, and the controller board processor is running. If the green
LED does not flash, check the USB cable connections; unplug the USB cable and try again. If the
green LED still does not flash, check the PC for USB error messages.
4 Start the Application
To start the application select ams > TSL2541 EVM > TSL2541 EVM on the All Programs menu.
The default installation directory depending on the device and the operating system you are using
is:
C:\Program Files\ams\TSL2541_EVM Windows 32 bit operating systems
C:\Program Files (x86)\ams\TSL2541_EVM Windows 64 bit operating systems
A different install path may be selected by the user during the install (Figure 4). When started, the
TSL2541 window will open on the PC and automatically connect to the hardware.

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5 Uninstall Application
To remove the software from your computer (Figure 9), select ams > TSL2541 EVM > Uninstall
TSL2541 EVM or use the Windows Control Panel.
Figure 9. Remove Installation
6 Contact and Support
For detail in using the TSL2541 EVM please refer to the User’s Guide included in the documents.
If any technical difficulties are encountered, use the Tech Support page at www.ams.com/Support
to submit a technical support request anytime or call [phone] (main) M-F 8AM-5PM CST
You may also use www.ams.com to find worldwide local representatives in your area.