
ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit User Manual
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Description
The ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit (EVK) is designed for evaluating
Renesas’ ZMOD4510 Gas Sensor Module for Total Outdoor Air
Quality (OAQ). The device is ideal for monitoring and reporting
Total Outdoor Air Quality according to the standard of the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Air Quality Index
(AQI) output is based on a combination of outdoor gases present,
including nitrogen oxides (NOx)and ozone (O3).
Renesas’ Gas Sensor Evaluation Software allows Windows®-
based operating systems to communicate with the ZMOD4510
EVKviaaUSBconnectionontheuser’s computer,whichfunctions
as a master. The software andadditional related documentation is
available on the IDT website.at www.IDT.com/ZMOD4510-EVK.
The EVK’s Communication Board (HiCom) handles the interface
betweentheuser’scomputerandtheZMOD4510modulemounted
ontheZMOD4510SensorBoard(i.e.,daughter board).Note:Only
one Communication Board with one Sensor Board can be
connected to the computer at a time.
The ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit uses an FTDI controller on the
Communication Board to handle the USB protocol, translate
communications, and synchronize communications with the I2C
interface. The Sensor Boardincludes a decoupling capacitor.
The Communication Board has devices mounted on both sides.
The components on the top side generate a stable supply voltage.
A potentiometer can be used to adjust the internal supply voltage
in the typical range from 1.7V to 3.6V. Alternatively, the user’s
external supply voltage can be used. The intensity of the adjacent
LED is proportional to the supply voltage.
ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit
Features
User-friendly EVK expedites configuration and evaluation of
the ZMOD4510 Total Outdoor Air Quality Sensor
Operates with Renesas provided software; either with
executable ZMOD4510 GUI or alternatively with firmware
programming examples for Windows®and Linux®
The modular design of the EVK allows simple connection of
Sensor Boards for differentgas sensor derivatives and easy
integration with other sensor products via the I2C interface.
The required Gas Sensor Evaluation Software is available for
free download on the IDT website, which also provides
background information on outdoor air quality and how to use
the sensor firmware
Additional pins provided to measure power consumption,
supply voltage, and the GPIO trigger for an external device
The bill of materials (BOM) andschematics for the
ZMOD4510 Communication Board and SensorBoard are
included in this document.
ZMOD4510-EVK Contents
HiCom Communication Board
Sensor Board with ZMOD4510 Gas Sensor Module
3.0m Type-B USB to Micro-USB Cable
USB Cable to Computer
HiCom Communication Board ZMOD4510
SensorBoard
ZMOD4510