Safran STIM277H User manual

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STIM210/
STIM277H
Evaluation kit
User Manual

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Table of contents
1EVK FEATURES........................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................................................................3
1.1.1 Wiring diagrams ...........................................................................................................................................4
1.2 CONFIGURABLE AND READABLE PARAMETERS .........................................................................................................5
2KIT CONTENTS.........................................................................................................................................................5
3SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................................................5
4GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................................................................6
4.1 PCIE INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................................................6
4.1.1 Installation of PCIe to RS422 serial driver...................................................................................................6
4.1.2 Installation of PCI / PCIe card......................................................................................................................7
4.1.3 Verification of serial driver set-up.................................................................................................................8
4.2 USB INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................9
4.2.1 Installation of FTDI serial driver ...................................................................................................................9
4.2.2 Verification and configuration of serial driver...............................................................................................9
4.3 INSTALLATION OF PC SOFTWARE..........................................................................................................................11
5CONNECTING THE STIM210/STIM277H TO YOUR PC........................................................................................11
6USING PC SOFTWARE...........................................................................................................................................13
7INTRODUCTION TO PC SOFTWARE ....................................................................................................................18
7.1 PANELS OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................................18
7.1.1 Service mode panel ...................................................................................................................................18
7.1.2 Utility mode panel.......................................................................................................................................18
7.1.3 Measure panel ...........................................................................................................................................19
7.1.4 Logging panel.............................................................................................................................................19
7.2 MAIN PANEL MENU...............................................................................................................................................20
7.3 NORMAL MODE PANEL..........................................................................................................................................20
7.4 SERVICE MODE PANEL..........................................................................................................................................20
7.5 UTILITY MODE PANEL ...........................................................................................................................................21
7.6 MEASURE PANEL .................................................................................................................................................22
7.7 LOGGING PANEL ..................................................................................................................................................23
7.8 PARAMETERS PANEL............................................................................................................................................24
7.8.1 Binary file description.................................................................................................................................24
7.9 MESSAGES FROM THE PROGRAM..........................................................................................................................25

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1 EVK features
PCIe kit:
oPCIe connectivity to PC
USB kit:
oUSB connectivity to PC
Up to 2000Hz sampling rate supported
Temperature measurements supported
Service Mode and Utility Mode access
oFull gyro module information
oFull gyro module configuration capability
oDetailed gyro module diagnostics
oHelp section
Measure panel
oData presentations and save data to file capability
oCustom scale and zoom functions
oCRC check
Logging panel
oSupport for any measurement duration, only limited by hard
drive, available memory and processor capacity of PC
oVarious stop criteria for measurements available ('Manually',
'No. of samples' or 'Time elapsed')
Measurements of up to 4 gyro modules simultaneously supported
(requires additional cable)
1.1 General description
The evaluation kits provide measurement and configuration access to STIM210/STIM277H gyro modules.
Configuration, graphical result presentation and saving data to file functions are supported. The single voltage supply
required for the gyro module operation is provided from an USB port.
USB-kit –important notice!
The USB kit supports certain distinct bit rates only. The following bit rates have been tested and verified:
Approved bit rates
w/USB kit
3 000 000 bps
2 000 000 bps
1 500 000bps
1 411 765 bps
Most settings below
1 300 000 bps
Table 2 Valid bit rates
STIM210/STIM277H EVK PCIe
STIM210/STIM277H EVK USB

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1.1.1 Wiring diagrams
4 - GND 1 - VSUP
AUX GND
AUX+
AUX-
TOV
ExtTrig
4 - RxD+ 5 - RxD- 9 - TxD- 8 - TxD+
10 - RxD+
2 - RxD-
1 - TxD-
9 - TxD+
15 - GND
8 - VSUP
13 - GND
7 - AUX-
4 - TOV
11 - ExtTrig
6 - AUX_GND
14 - AUX+
D-SUB
P-USB Break-out
Micro-D
PPS
12 - PPS
CRS
3 - CRS
1 - GND
Figure 1 Wiring diagram, PCIe kit
Figure 1: Wiring diagram, USB kit

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1.2 Configurable and readable parameters
Configurable parameters:
Output format (angular rate, incremented angle etc.)
Datagram format
Sampling rate
Bandwidth/ Low pass filter frequency
RS422 transmission bit rate
Number of stop bits in datagram
Parity
Line/ Datagram termination
Readable parameters:
Part number
Serial number
Firmware revision
Hardware revision
Gyro module diagnostics
Detailed diagnostic information includes RAM and flash checks, stack handling checks, status of internal voltage
supply references, and various parameter reports for each measurement axis are available in SERVICE mode.
Note: Time of Validity (TOV) and external trigger functionalities of STIM210/STIM277H are not supported by the EVK
PC-software.
2 Kit contents
PCI/PCIe kit:
oPCI/PCIe to RS422 interface card
oSTIM210/STIM277H communication and power cable
USB kit:
oUSB to RS422 interface cable with USB power supply connector
Memory stick with:
oPC software
oUser manual (this document) for evaluation kit
Tool for fixing connector of communication and power cable to the gyro module
Note that the evaluation kit does not include a STIM210/STIM277H gyro module. This must be ordered separately.
3 System requirements
Windows XP SP2 (or later), Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32/ 64bit) , Windows 10 (32/ 64bit)
PCI/PCIe kit:
o1 free USB port and 1 free PCIe slot
USB kit:
o2 free USB ports
Quad core processor recommended (when simultaneously logging data from two gyro modules)

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4 Getting started
Depending on the version of evaluation kit, preparing your system involves the following steps:
4.1 PCIe installation
4.1.1 Installation of PCIe to RS422 serial driver
Install the serial driver from the memory stick included in the kit. This procedure is self-instructive. Follow the on-
screen messages without doing any configuration changes.
Figure 4 and Figure 5 show two of the messages that appear during serial driver installation.
Figure 4: NI serial driver installation summary
NI Serial Driver installation
Serial Driver verification
EVK PC Software installation
PCI card installation
Figure 2: Installation, PCIe
Figure 3: Installation, USB

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Figure 5: NI serial driver
4.1.2 Installation of PCI / PCIe card
Disconnect power from your computer prior to installation.
Following your computer manufacturer's directions, insert the card into a free PCI / PCIe slot.

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4.1.3 Verification of serial driver set-up
Launch Device Manager: Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Devices and Printers -> Device Manager.
Verify that the serial driver installation has completed successfully. An example is shown in Figure 6.
Make a note of the assigned COM port value(s) information. This will be needed later for connecting to the
STIM210/STIM277H from the PC software.
Figure 6: COM port assignments for PCI/PCIe card cable in Windows 7

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4.2 USB installation
4.2.1 Installation of FTDI serial driver
To install the drivers for the FTDI serial driver under Windows, follow the instructions below:
Connect the USB-RS422 plug to a spare USB port on your PC. Figure 7shows how to connect the EVK to a
PC
If there is an available Internet connection, most Windows versions will silently connect to the Windows
Update website and install a suitable driver
In the event that no automatic installation takes place, please refer to the set-up guide from FTDI:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/InstallGuides.htm
Micro-D
P-USB
C-USB
Break-out
Figure 7: Connecting the EVK to a computer.
4.2.2 Verification and configuration of serial driver
Launch Device Manager. See Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Devices and Printers.
Verify that the driver installation has completed successfully:

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Figure 8: COM port assignments for USB cable in Windows 7.
Make a note of the assigned COM port value(s) information. This will be needed later for connecting to the
STIM210/STIM277H from the PC software.
Right-click "USB Serial Port (COM<n>)" and select "Properties"
Select "Advanced" from the "Port Setting" tab.

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Figure 9: Settings for COM port
Set the "Receive (Bytes)" and Transmit (Bytes) settings to 256.
Press OK twice.
The computer may have to be restarted for the changes to take effect.
4.3 Installation of PC software
Install the PC software by running "setup.exe" found on the included memory stick or downloaded from the STIM
product support web page. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The PC software can also be
downloaded from the STIM support site. Check this site regularly for updates.
5 Connecting the STIM210/STIM277H to your PC
Figure 10 (PCIe) and Figure 11 (USB) shows how to connect the EVK to a PC
Micro-D
P-USB
D-SUB 9
Figure 10: Connecting the STIM210/STIM277H to the computer via PCIe

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Micro-D
P-USB
USB-
RS422
Figure 11: Connecting the STIM210/STIM277H to the computer via USB

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6 Using PC software
1. Navigate to the ‘STIM evaluation tools’folder from Windows start menu. Click on the shortcut named "STIM210
STIM277H EVK" to start the PC software. For full functionality, the computer user should have Local
Administrator rights.
Figure 12: Starting PC software from Windows 10 start menu
2. A pop-up window will ask for a parameter (.INI) file. Select the INI-file (available in the installation folder by
default) and press "Load"
Figure 13: INI-file selection

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3. A pop-up window containing the End User License Agreement appears. Click the “Accept” button to accept the
agreement and enable the EVK software to have full functionality.
Figure 14: EULA confirmation window
4. A pop-up box for software registration appears. Fill in the open fields and press "Submit". The default email
client opens. Press "Send" in order to complete this step. This step will only have to be completed once.
Figure 15: Welcome message and software registration

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5. The Normal mode panel is shown
Figure 16: Normal mode panel after selecting INI-file
6. Verify the correct COM port settings in the Parameters view. If needed port # setting needs to be changed, do
this by double clicking on the value and enter correct value. The default password for editing is ‘stim’
Figure 17: Edit the INI-file in order to verify correct COM port settings
7. Go back to Normal mode panel. Connect to and open COM port by pressing the ‘Connect to HW’ button. A
green LED light indicates that the COM port is active

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Figure 18: Normal mode panel after hardware connection
8. Switch the ’Initiate power-on sequence’ control switch position to ’On’ position. Do not insert the power supply
cable at this point. The pop-up message asking for confirmation of bitrate appears. Press OK.
Figure 19: Confirm bitrate
9. A pop-up message telling "Connect power cable to voltage supply and then press OK to continue" appears.
First insert the red USB connector into a free USB port of the PC/ laptop and then confirm the supply voltage is
applied by pressing ‘OK’

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Figure 20: Confirm power supply is switched on
10.A green LED (Data arriving from device n) indicates that data is received from the gyro module(s). Verify the
communication to module by clicking on the ‘Request serial# DG’ button. An example of such a result is shown
in Figure 21. The system is now ready for use
Figure 21: Example of ’Request serial# DG’ response

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7 Introduction to PC software
7.1 Panels overview
In addition to the Normal mode and Parameters panel, other panels are also available:
7.1.1 Service mode panel
Figure 22: Service mode panel
7.1.2 Utility mode panel
Figure 23: Utility mode panel

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7.1.3 Measure panel
Figure 24: Measure panel
7.1.4 Logging panel
Figure 25: Logging panel (for saving data to file)

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7.2 Main panel menu
Menu
Description
‘File’ →‘New parameter file’
Creates a new INI-file with default settings. Note that the new INI-file must be
edited to match the hardware and gyro module configuration settings.
‘File’ →‘Open parameter file’
For loading an existing INI-file
‘File’ → ‘Save parameter file as’
To save current parameter settings with a new file name
‘File’ → ‘Print parameters’
For printing the current ‘Parameters’ content on the default printer
‘File’ →‘Edit parameters’
Edit the ‘Parameters’ content
‘File’ → ‘Exit’
Exit program
‘Help’ →‘Find bit-rate’
Software will try to identify what bit rate is correct for the connected STIM
device
‘Help’ →‘License agreement’
Displays the End User License Agreement with buttons for Agree or Decline
‘Help’ →‘Check for updates’
Opens the support site in a web browser. New and updated Drivers, PC
software and user manuals can be downloaded
‘Help’ →‘About’
Information about the program (Program name, publisher and software revision
number)
Table 3: Menu contents
Figure 26: File Menu
Figure 27: Help menu
7.3 Normal mode panel
Panel content
Functionality and description
Connect to HW
Connects to interface hardware. Opens COM port according to settings specified in
active parameter file
LED
Indicator for hardware connection. A GREEN light indicates the COM port is
opened
Disconnect from HW
Disconnects from interface hardware. Closes the COM port
Initiate power-on sequence
switch
Toggles supply voltage if configured with an external power supply. Controls
certain functions of the PC software
Device box
Device number (and corresponding COM port) according to active parameter file.
Selects which gyro module is activated for datagram requests in Normal mode,
Service mode operations and measurements in Measure panel. Does not apply for
Logging panel
Reset device button
Sends command (‘R’) to resets the gyro module
Request config DG button
Sends command (‘C’) to receive configuration datagram
Request identity DG button
Sends command (‘N’) to receive part number datagram
Request serial# DG button
Sends command (‘I’) to receive serial number datagram
Request Ext status button
Sends command (‘E’) to receive extended error information datagram
Request BTO DG button
Sends command (‘T’) to receive extended error information datagram
Response window
Displays response to special datagram requests ('C', 'N' and ‘I’ datagrams)
Table 4: Normal mode panel descriptions
7.4 Service mode panel
Service mode is used for gyro module configuration.