Freescale Semiconductor Xtrinsic MMA8491Q User manual

Unpack the Board
• Unpacktheboard.Verifypackage
contentsaccordingtothekitwebsite:
freescale.com/sensortoolbox.
• Assemblethehardwarebyconnecting
adevelopmentboardtothe
LFSTBUSBinterfaceboard.This
kitcomeswithoneaccelerometer
developmentboardthatrepresents
theMMA8491Qaccelerometer.The
developmentboardcan
beconnectedtothe
LFSTBUSBinterface
board.Bothofthese
boardtypeshavea
smallarrowtoindicate
wheretoconnect(seeimageabove).
Moreinformationcanbefoundat
freescale.com/sensortoolbox.
Download Latest Software
• Downloadthelatestversionat
freescale.com/sensortoolbox.
• ThisSensorToolboxkitusesthe
generalSensorToolboxcommunication
driver.Theinstallationonlyneedsto
bedoneonce.Followtheon-screen
instructionstoinstallthecommunication
driverforthetool.
• ThisSensorToolboxusesaspecific
devicedriverandisfactoryprogrammed
outofthebox.Itcanalsobefoundat
freescale.com(searchforAN4296_SW).
Power Up
• PlugintheUSBandturntheboard
onusingthepowerswitch,locatedon
theUSBboard.
• FollowAN4296chapter5torunthe
HyperTerminalprogramtointeract
withtheLFSTBEB8491kit.
Sensor Toolbox MMA8491Q Xtrinsic Accelerometer
LFSTBEB8491QuickStartGuide
TheMMA8491QXtrinsiclow-power,45degreetiltsensorenablessmartmeters,home
appliancesandassettrackingapplicationsthroughintegratedauto-on/auto-sleep
energy-efficientoperationhousedinaspecializedindustrialpackage.
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Doc Number: LFSTBEB8491QSG REV 1
Agile Number: 926-78658 REV B
Quick Start Guide for i.MX50
Sensor Toolbox MMA8491Q Xtrinsic Accelerometer
Freescale
MC9S08QE8CWL
Accelerometer
Socket
Bottom
Top
Freescale MMA8491Q
3 x 3 x 1.05 mm QFN

LFSTBUSB Quick Start Guide
Unpack the board.
Verify package contents
according to the kit Web site:
http://www.freescale.com/
sensortoolbox
Assemble the hardware by connecting a
development board to the interface board.
This board is intended for use paired with
an Accelerometer Development Board,
purchased separately. More information
can be found on the Web site.
Go to http://www.
freescale.com/
sensortoolbox and download
the latest version of software
by clicking the link.
All Sensor Toolbox kits use the same
software and driver, so the install only
needs to be done once. During the install
of the software follow the on screen
instructions to install the communication
driver for the tool. Check back
occasionally for software updates.
Plug in the USB and
turn the board on using
the power switch. Run the
Sensor Toolbox link on your
desktop and enjoy!
For other compatible kits visit
http://www.freesacle.com/sensortoolbox
STEP
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STEP
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STEP
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SENSOR TOOLBOX
Accelerometer Interface Board

Get to know the LFSTBUSB board
Power LED
Sensor Board
Connectors
BDM Header
Mini-USB
Power Switch
Accelerometer Interface Board
SENSOR TOOLBOX
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countries. All other product or service names are the property of
their respective owners. © Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. 2009.
Doc Number: LFSTBUSBACCQSG / REV 0
Agile Number: 926-78336 / REV A
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