AS5013 –Demo Kit User Manual
The “Hall Push” is an algorithm running in the demoboard MCU, reading the five Ha ll
Element C1..C5, and determines if the EP button has been pushed, without any
electrical contact. The restriction of this mode is that the detection is working when the
EasyPoint™ module button is pushed on the center position area.
Mode 3: Push and hold Button and power up the demoboard with the USB cable.
The LED “Center” and “Hall Push” blink 4 times simultaneously.
This mode is similar to Mode 0, but the I²C communication between the MCU and
AS5013 is restricted to XY coordinate exchange only. The Hall Push function is totally
disabled.
This mode is used for debug mode, if timing analysis, with e.g. an oscilloscope, is
required, and simplifies the readout of signal and timing interpretation.
Firmware update mode: Push and hold Button simultaneously and power up
the demo board with the USB cable.
All the LEDs are ON. The AS5013 is in “Bootloader mode”. This mode is used to update
the firmware of the demo board if a new file is available on the ams website:
Firmware update:
To update the firmware, just open the AS501X Evaluation Software 4.1.6 or newer and connect
the demoboard with the USB cable while pressing all three buttons as shown below. A window to
choose the firmware file will pop up automatically.
Figure 4:
Firmware Update Instructions
