Texas Instruments DLP NIRscan EVM User manual

DLP®NIRscan™ Evaluation Module
User's Guide
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Contents
Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1 DLP NIRscan Evaluation Module Overview.............................................................................. 8
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 What is in the DLP NIRscan EVM? ....................................................................................... 8
1.2.1 Optical Engine ..................................................................................................... 10
1.2.2 DLP NIRscan EVM Electronics.................................................................................. 12
1.3 Other Items Needed for Operation....................................................................................... 14
1.4 DLP NIRscan Connections................................................................................................ 14
1.5 DLP NIRscan EVM Jumpers.............................................................................................. 16
2 Quick Start ........................................................................................................................ 18
2.1 Power-Up the DLP NIRscan EVM ....................................................................................... 18
3 Operating the DLP NIRscan EVM.......................................................................................... 20
3.1 Quick Scan Mode .......................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Custom Scan Mode........................................................................................................ 23
3.3 Slew Scan Mode ........................................................................................................... 28
3.4 File Download Icon ........................................................................................................ 32
3.5 System Information ........................................................................................................ 32
A Safety ............................................................................................................................... 34
A.1 Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 34
B Power Supply Requirements................................................................................................ 35
B.1 External Power Supply Requirements................................................................................... 35
C NIRscan EVM Reprogramming Procedure ............................................................................. 36
C.1 Creating a bootable microSD Card ...................................................................................... 36
C.2 Reprogramming the DLP NIRscan EVM Application Software....................................................... 36
C.3 Upgrading the DLPC350 Firmware ...................................................................................... 39
Revision History.......................................................................................................................... 40

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List of Figures
List of Figures
1. DLP NIRscan Evaluation Module ......................................................................................... 6
1-1. DLP NIRscan EVM Block Diagram........................................................................................ 9
1-2. DLP NIRscan EVM Optical Engine ...................................................................................... 10
1-3. 0.45-Inch DMD Diamond Pixel Geometry............................................................................... 11
1-4. 0.45-Inch DMD Diamond Pixel Array Configuration ................................................................... 11
1-5. Diamond Pixel for Vertical, Horizontal, and Diagonal Lines .......................................................... 12
1-6. DLP NIRscan EVM......................................................................................................... 13
1-7. DLP NIRscan EVM Connectors (Backside View)...................................................................... 15
1-8. DLP NIRscan Connectors (Upside-Down Side View) ................................................................. 15
1-9. DLP NIRscan Jumper Locations ......................................................................................... 16
2-1. DLP NIRscan Homepage ................................................................................................. 19
3-1. Quick Scan Screen......................................................................................................... 21
3-2. Example Quick Scan....................................................................................................... 22
3-3. Example Quick Scan Spectrum Data.................................................................................... 23
3-4. Custom Scan Screen ...................................................................................................... 24
3-5. Example Custom Scan .................................................................................................... 26
3-6. Example Custom Scan Spectral Data................................................................................... 27
3-7. Example Custom Scan Raw Data ....................................................................................... 28
3-8. Slew Scan Screen.......................................................................................................... 29
3-9. Eample Slew Scan......................................................................................................... 31
3-10. File Download Screen ..................................................................................................... 32
3-11. Information Screen......................................................................................................... 33
C-1. MicroSD Card Slot ......................................................................................................... 37
C-2. Boot Switch Location ...................................................................................................... 38
C-3. LED Location................................................................................................................ 39

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List of Tables
List of Tables
1-1. DLP NIRscan EVM Specifications ....................................................................................... 11
1-2. DLP NIRscan EVM Components......................................................................................... 14
1-3. DLP NIRscan Connections................................................................................................ 15

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Preface
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The DLP®NIRscan™ EVM is a third-party implementation of the next generation DLP reference design to
enable faster development cycles for spectrometer applications requiring small form factors.
Trademarks
NIRscan, Sitara are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
DLP is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments.
Safari is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Digi-Key is a registered trademark of Digi-Key Corporation.
Google is a trademark of Google Inc.
Internet Explorer is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Mozilla Firefox is a registered trademark of Mozilla Corporation.
Sullins Connector Solutions is a registered trademark of Sullins Connector Solutions, Inc.
About This Guide
This guide is an introductory document for the DLP NIRscan EVM that provides an overview of the system
and the systems software. Other documents provide more in-depth information of the hardware and
software features of the components of the DLP NIRscan EVM.
This document covers DLP NIRscan Software version 2.0 - version 2.0 is an update to version 1.0 which
adds the Slew Scan mode and Custom Scan - Hadamard mode of operation. For instructions on how to
update the NIRscan software from version 1.0 to version 2.0, please see Appendix C of this document.

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Figure 1. DLP NIRscan Evaluation Module
Use the most recent versions of either Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, or Internet Explorer. There are
some compatibility issues noted with IE8 and IE9 so these versions are not recommended.

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Related Documentation
DLPC350 data sheet: DLPC350 DLP Digital Controller for Portable Advanced Light Control,DLPS029
DLP4500NIR data sheet: DLP 0.45 WXGA NIR DMD,DLPS032
Programmer's guide: DLPC350 Programmer’s Guide,DLPU010
Design guide: DLP Spectrometer Design Considerations,DLPA049
Technical Support
Refer to the DLP and MEMS TI E2E community support forums.

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DLP NIRscan Evaluation Module Overview
Chapter 1
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DLP NIRscan Evaluation Module Overview
1.1 Introduction
The DLP®NIRscan™ EVM is a complete evaluation module (EVM) to design a high performance,
affordable near-infrared spectrometer. This flexible tool contains everything a designer needs to start
developing a DLP-based spectrometer right out of the box. The EVM features the DLP 0.45 WXGA NIR
chipset. It is the first DLP chipset optimized for use with near-infrared (NIR) light. With DLP technology,
spectrometers for use in the food, pharmaceutical, oil and gas and other emerging industries are able to
deliver lab performance levels in the factory and the field. This technology brings together a set of
components providing an efficient and compelling spectroscopy system solution for:
• Process analyzers
• Laboratory equipment
• Dedicated analyzers
The new DLP4500NIR DMD is optimized for operation at wavelengths between 700 nm and 2500 nm. The
DLP NIRscan EVM is one possible implementation of this new DLP technology, operating from 1350 nm
to 2450 nm.
1.2 What is in the DLP NIRscan EVM?
The DLP NIRscan EVM is a complete NIR spectrometer EVM using DLP technology. The EVM package
includes:
• Near infrared optomechanical spectrometer engine:
– Transmissive sample holder with broadband visible-to-infrared tungsten-halogen lamp
– 25-µm input slit
– Collimating lenses
– 1300 to 2500 nm bandpass filter
– Reflective diffraction grating
– Focusing lens
– DLP4500NIR DMD (.45-inch WXGA, 912 × 1140 diamond pixels, NIR optimized)
– Collection optics
– 2-mm single-pixel, cooled InGaAs detector
• Electronics subsystem with the electronics consisting of five boards:
– Spectro board
• DLPC350 controller ASIC
• Sitara™ processor (AM3358) for system control and analysis
• Power management circuits
• Connectivity through Ethernet and USB
• Non-volatile eMMC flash memory
• Micro SD card slot for external programming
• Open source Linux web-server application software
– Detector board
• 2-mm, single-pixel cooled InGaAs detector with TEC and thermistor
• Low-noise differential amplifier circuit

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• ADS1255 30 kSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with SPI interface
– Lamp driver board
• Low noise, constant current supply for the broadband lamp
– TEC driver board
• Thermistor feedback signal amplifier for temperature measurement
• Closed loop TEC current control with high current driver
– DMD interconnect board
– Associated cable harnesses
• Three disposable cuvettes, each 12.5 × 12.5 mm with 10-mm path length, for use during the
spectrometer evaluation.
Figure 1-1 shows the major hardware components.
Figure 1-1. DLP NIRscan EVM Block Diagram

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1.2.1 Optical Engine
The DLP NIRscan EVM spectrometer optical engine is mounted on top of a thermal plate which acts as a
stable platform for mounting the optics. The configuration is a post-dispersive architecture where the
broadband light from the tungsten lamp is directed through a transmissive sample. In this specific
implementation, the lamp or sample holder module allows insertion of standard cuvettes. These cuvettes
are designed to hold liquid samples. There is also a slit in the sample holder, which allows insertion of
various thickness NIR transmissive samples such as plastic sheets and coated glass.
Each sample passes (and absorb) a specific amount of NIR light through the sample. The amount passed
(and absorbed) depends on the molecular makeup of the material, and is specific to that material, similar
to a fingerprint. The light which passes through the sample enters the engine through the input slit. Slit
size is relative to the desired wavelength resolution of the spectrometer. This spectrometer uses a 25-µm
wide slit, which is approximately 4.2-mm tall. After light passes through the slit, the light then passes
through a collimating lens, through a 1350- to 2450-nm bandpass filter where the light then strikes a
reflective grating. This grating, in combination with the focusing lens, disperses the NIR wavelengths
across the DLP4500NIR DMD in a horizontal fashion, with 1350 nm projected to one side of the DMD,
2450 nm to the other end, and all wavelengths dispersed between. When specific DMD columns are
selected as 'on', or tilted to the +12º position, the energy reflected by the selected columns diverts through
the collection optics to the single pixel detector. All other DMD columns which are not selected as 'on' are
by default 'off' (tilted to the –12º position). 'Off' DMD pixels divert the unselected wavelengths away from
the detector optical path so as not to interfere with the selected wavelength measurement.
The DLP NIRscan EVM size is mostly driven by the size of the optical engine and measures
approximately 197-mm long, 112-mm wide, and 96-mm tall.
Figure 1-2. DLP NIRscan EVM Optical Engine

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CAUTION
Do not disassemble the optical engine. The optical engine contains lenses,
gratings, and detectors that have been calibrated at the factory. Loosening or
tightening screws and optical components may move pieces out of alignment
and cause decreased system performance. Removal of the cover may allow
dust intrusion, which can also decrease system performance.
Table 1-1 lists the specifications of the light engine.
Table 1-1. DLP NIRscan EVM Specifications
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Supported wavelengths 1350 2450 nm
Spectrometer typical power 12 W
Tungsten lamp typical power 4 W
The optical engine includes the DLP4500NIR 0.45-inch DMD with 1039680 mirrors, arranged in 912
columns × 1140 rows with the diamond pixel array geometry and configuration shown in Figure 1-3 and
Figure 1-4. Due to the diamond pixel configuration, the array produces smooth diagonal lines, with jagged
vertical and horizontal lines, as shown in Figure 1-5. Conceptually, the spectroscopy application running
on the DLP NIRscan GUI uses vertical columns to select wavelengths. These vertical lines are
programmable in width as selected in the DLP NIRscan GUI software. Wider columns tend to provide
more light to the detector, but less digital resolution. Narrow columns provide higher digital resolution, but
less light to the detector.
Figure 1-3. 0.45-Inch DMD Diamond Pixel Geometry Figure 1-4. 0.45-Inch DMD Diamond Pixel Array
Configuration

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Figure 1-5. Diamond Pixel for Vertical, Horizontal, and Diagonal Lines
1.2.2 DLP NIRscan EVM Electronics
The DLP NIRscan EVM contains five boards which support all the electrical and software capabilities of
the spectrometer. The five boards are:
•Spectro board: The spectro board is the largest board in the DLP NIRscan EVM. The board provides
the following:
– Sitara processor: The Sitara processor (AM3358) runs a webserver which provides an HTML-based
method of controlling the spectrometer and displaying the results of sample scans. The Sitara
formulates and streams unique wavelength specific patterns to the DLPC350 for display on the
DMD while synchronizing the sampling of the spectrometer's ADC. The Sitara runs a Linux-based
spectrometer application on an open source Linux kernel. The user controls the web pages through
an RNDIS connection over USB, or by IP address over Ethernet connected to the local area
network.
– DLPC350 ASIC: The controller of the DLP4500NIR-based DLP system, the DLPC350 device
receives the pattern data from the Sitara over a 24-bit RGB bus. The DLPC350 decodes the pattern
information and converts the information into the correct format for the DMD. The device controls all
the DMD signals and synchronization, thereby directing each individual mirror to its desired state.
– External interfaces: The spectro boards provide multiple interfaces to the outside world. Standard
interfaces for communicating with the DLP NIRscan EVM are Ethernet-over-USB and a standard
RJ45 ethernet connection. To leverage the DLP NIRscan EVM platform for new product
development using the Sitara processor, the spectro board also contains a Sitara debug port, which
can be used with console software to control and debug the EVM software.
– Internal interfaces: The spectro board is at the center of the spectrometer electronics and software.
All boards plug into the spectro board though either a hard board connector or wiring harness.

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•DMD board: The DLP4500NIR DMD is located in the optical engine portion of the system. The DMD
board plugs into the spectro board and connects the DLPC350 to the DMD.
•Detector board: The detector board is located within the optical engine and connects the InGaAs
detector to the TEC driver board. The detector board also houses the differential amplifier circuits
which source the detector signal to the TI ADS1255 ADC. The ADS1255 ADC is used to over-sample
the resultant signals being routed from the detector for each wavelength-specific pattern being
displayed on the DMD.
•TEC driver board: The TEC driver board uses the feedback from a thermistor located in the detector
to provide electrical current to the detector TEC in a closed-loop control circuit, thereby cooling the
detector to approximately –40°F and reducing detector noise.
•Lamp driver board: The lamp driver board provides an extremely-low noise, high-power source for the
tungsten-halogen lamp, which illuminates the sample. A low-noise source is important for a
spectrometer which has a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
Figure 1-6 shows the spectro, TEC driver, and lamp driver boards. The detector board is located within the
optical engine. The DMD board plugs into the backside of the spectro board and connects it to the DMD
located inside the optical engine.
Figure 1-6. DLP NIRscan EVM
The DLP NIRscan EVM electronics contain many devices by TI, which are critical to the design and
performance of the DLP NIRscan EVM (see Table 1-2).

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Table 1-2. DLP NIRscan EVM Components
Electronics Device Number Description
DLP chipset DLPC350 Controller for the DLP4500 family of DMDs
DLPC4500NIR DMD
Embedded processor AM3358 Sitara processor
Analog chain for detector ADS1255 24-bit, 30 kSPS very-low noise delta-sigma ADC
OPA2376 Precision, low noise, low quiescent current operation amplifier
Analog chain for TEC driver
and lamp driver
OPA569 Power operational amplifier, output signal swings within 200 mV of rails at 2-A output
INA330 Thermistor signal amplifier for temperature control
OPA340 Micro operational amplifier for PID control of TEC driver
Power management
TPS65217C Single-chip PMIC for battery-powered systems for AM3358, DDR3
TPS65145 4-channel LCD bias with fully-integrated positive charge pump, 3.3-V LDO controller for
DLP4500NIR power
TPS73025 Single output LDO, 200 mA, fixed (2.5 V), high PSRR, low noise for DLP4500NIR power
TPS65251 PMU with three DC-to-DC converters, up to 18-Vin for DLPC350 power
TPS79718 Single output LDO, 50 mA, fixed (1.8 V), low quiescent current, Powergood out for
DLPC350 power
TLV61230 5-V supply for USB and input to TPS65217
TLV61230 3.3-V supply
REF5025 Low noise, very-low drift, precision voltage reference for TEC and ADC references
TPS71750 5-V analog supply for ADC and TEC
TPS71733 3.3-V analog supply for ADC
ESD protection TPD4S012 4-channel USB ESD solution with power clamp
1.3 Other Items Needed for Operation
The DLP NIRscan EVM spectrometer is a flexible, ready-to-use EVM. However, the DLP NIRscan EVM
does not ship with cables, power supply, or additional hardware components. To use the EVM, the user
needs:
• Power supply:
– Nominal voltage: 12-V DC
– Typical current: 3 A
– Maximum current: 5 A
– DC connector size:
• Inner diameter: 2.5 mm
• Outer diameter: 5.5 mm
• Shaft: 9.5-mm female, center positive
– Efficiency level: V
– A recommended power supply is Digi-Key®part number 271-2718-ND, or equivalent
• USB cable: A-to-mini-B USB cable
• External laptop, desktop, or personal computer
1.4 DLP NIRscan Connections
Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8 depict the connectors with their respective locations. No cables, nor power
supply are included with the unit. Only connection 8 and connection 14 or 7 are required for typical
operation. All of the connections are listed for completeness in Table 1-3.

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Table 1-3. DLP NIRscan Connections
Connection Type Description
1 DLPC350 I2C bus Do not use while the Sitara processor is controlling the DLPC350.
2 Fan power Power output from the spectro board to power the fan.
3 TEC control cable Connects the TEC driver board to the detector board to drive the detector TEC and read
the thermistor value from the detector.
4 Micro-SD card slot Used for future DLP NIRscan software upgrades.
5 USB connectors There are two USB expansion connections in connector 5. These connections can be
used for most USB-compatible applications, such as USB memory storage, USB WLAN,
or Bluetooth applications. The software to support these expansion features is not
included in the DLP NIRscan EVM.
6Mini-USB interface to
the DLPC350 USB connection allows the DLP LightCrafter4500 GUI to access the DLPC350 or to control the DLPC350 through an external USB-capable microcontroller.
7 Ethernet RJ45 Alternative to the Ethernet-over-USB connection 14. As of software release v1.0, to use
the ethernet connection requires knowledge of the IP address assigned to the DLP
NIRscan EVM at power-up. If a static IP address cannot be assigned, TI recommends
using connection 14.
8 Power connector Use a power supply with a 12-V DC output with 3- to 5-A current rating and a plug of
2.5-mm inner diameter × 5.5-mm outer diameter and 9.5-mm female center positive shaft.
9 Lamp power Connector from the lamp driver board to the tungsten-halogen lamp.
10 JTAG interface for the
DLPC350
11 External trigger input
connector Supports two trigger input signals for DMD pattern synchronization.
12 External trigger output
connector
Supports two trigger output signals. These are jumper configurable:
• With jumper J13 installed, the output triggers are referenced to internal 3.3 V with up
to 100 mA available at the external connector.
• Without J13 installed, the triggers are reference to an externally supplied
1.8- to 5-V input.
13 ADC converter SPI bus Data interface to the ADS1255 ADC
14 Mini-USB to Sitara Main method of connecting a laptop, desktop, or PC to the DLP NIRscan EVM. The
supported protocol is ethernet-over-USB and requires the RNDIS driver on the host PC.
15 S1 Resets the DLP NIRscan to its power-up condition.
Figure 1-7. DLP NIRscan EVM Connectors
(Backside View) Figure 1-8. DLP NIRscan Connectors (Upside-Down Side View)

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1.5 DLP NIRscan EVM Jumpers
The DLP NIRscan EVM has jumpers and a variable resistor to provide flexible board control options. This
section lists the jumpers on the DLP NIRscan spectro board. Figure 1-9 depicts the locations of these
jumpers. These jumpers require a 2-mm jumper, such as Sullins Connector Solutions®SPN02SYBN-RC,
Digi-Key part number S3404-ND.
Figure 1-9. DLP NIRscan Jumper Locations
TEC Driver Board
• VR1 – This variable resistor sets the maximum current provided to the TEC of the detector. This
current level determines the ambient temperatures at which the detector remains cooled to
approximately –40ºC. The factory establishes this amount of resistance. Do not change the
resitance unless the application requires a different detector or ambient temperature.
Lamp Driver Board
• H1 – sets the current to the lamp.
– Terminals 1 and 2 = 1 A
– Terminals 2 and 3 = 0.75 A (default)
Spectro Board
• J1 – Sitara UART0 port. Connect to this port for debug messages and Sitara debug control.
– Terminal 1 = GND

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– Terminal 2 = NC
– Terminal 3 = NC
– Terminal 4 = UART_RX
– Terminal 5 = UART_TX
– Terminal 6 = NC
• J10 – Trigger In 1
– Terminals 1 and 2 = External connector triggers the DLPC350
– Terminals 2 and 3 = Sitara triggers the DLPC350 (default)
• J12 – Trigger In 2
– Terminals 1 and 2 = External connector triggers the DLPC350
– Terminals 2 and 3 = Sitara triggers the DLPC350 (default)
• J14 – Trigger out 1
– Terminals 1 and 2 = DLPC350 generated trigger out 1 (default)
– Terminals 2 and 3 = Sitara generated trigger out 1
• J16 – Trigger out 2
– Terminals 1 and 2 = DLPC350 generated trigger out 2 (default)
– Terminals 2 and 3 = Sitara generated trigger out 2
• J13 – Power selector for trigger out voltage levels
– Jumper installed = Trigger outputs on J15 use internal 3.3-VDC levels (default)
– Jumper open = Trigger outputs on J15 use voltage levels supplied J15 terminal-1
– Note: Externally supplied voltage levels need to be 1.8, 3.3, or 5 V
• J18 – DLPC350 hold bootloader
– Jumper open = Normal operation (default)
– Jump across this header to hold the DLPC350 in bootloader mode. This hold is required only if
the DLPC350 firmware becomes corrupted and requires reprogramming through the JTAG
boundary scan or USB (atypical).
• J19 – DLPC350 I2C address select
– Jumper installed sets I2C address to 0×3A and USB device serial number to LCR3
– Jumper not installed sets I2C address to 0×34 and USB device serial number to LCR2 (default)

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Quick Start
This chapter details the steps to power-up and use the DLP NIRscan EVM spectrometer.
2.1 Power-Up the DLP NIRscan EVM
The DLP NIRscan is ready to use, out of the box. Follow these steps to power up, connect the EVM to a
computer, and access the home screen.
1. Connect a 12-V DC power supply to the input power supply connector.
2. An LED next to the power connector on the spectro board lights up green. The fan starts and the
DLPC350 and Sitara processor start booting. After 5 to 10 s, the DLPC350 is confirmed to be running
its firmware if green LED D3 (in the middle of the spectro board) starts flashing a heartbeat
(approximately one flash per second). A blue LED next to the Sitara Micro-USB connector also
illuminates to indicate that the Sitara power supplies are up.
3. The EVM Sitara processor runs a webserver, which provides display information to the user through an
HTML browser such as Mozilla Firefox®, Google™ browser, Safari®, or Internet Explorer®. Connect the
USB port of the computer with the browser to the EVM through the micro-USB connection at location
14.
4. Many computers ship with RNDIS drivers installed, which are required to use Ethernet-over-USB. After
plugging-in the micro-USB cable in step 3, if there is no RNDIS driver installed on the computer, the
software typically prompts the user before searching for the driver. After the RNDIS driver is installed,
start a browser session. The following steps install the RNDIS drivers on Windows 7 or Windows 10 in
case they are not installed.
• Download RNDIS drivers from this link:
http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=USB%20RNDIS%20Gadget (5th
entry from top/bottom).
• Extract the contents of .cab file to a folder.
• Connect the NIRScan EVM to PC, power it on and open Device Manager. The device displays as
COM device.
• Right Click the device and select Update Drivers.
• Select Browse My Computer For Device Software.
• Point to the folder that holds the extracted the contents of the .cab file in step 2.
• Click Next to install the new drivers.
After the drivers have been installed, the NIRScan EVM displays as USB Ethernet/RNDIS Device and
operates as expcted. Network Connections in the Control Panell displays a new ethernet connection
with description USB Ethernet/RNDIS Device. Wait until the network status changes from Identifying...
to Unidentified Network.
5. Enter http://192.168.0.10 in the URL window at the top of the browser screen: . The first time the cable
is connected on a PC, the DLP NIRscan enumerates. If the browser does not connect within 30
seconds, or the browser times out, the user may need to refresh the browser once or twice to provide
more time for the system to enumerate, load the RNDIS driver, and register its IP address with the
host PC.
6. When connected to the DLP NIRscan, the NIRscan Home Screen displays in the browser window (see
Figure 2-1).

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Figure 2-1. DLP NIRscan Homepage

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Chapter 3
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Operating the DLP NIRscan EVM
This chapter introduces the software executing within the DLP NIRscan EVM. The DLP NIRscan
Homepage has five icons:
•Quick Scan – Scans can be made quickly and effortlessly with fixed configuration parameters.
•Custom Scan – Users can interact with certain settings to customize scans and access raw scan data.
•Slew Scan – Users can customize the scan for distinct regions for select wavelengths, resolutions,
and integration times.
•Download Files – Users can download the spectral and/or raw data files for scans to their local
machine.
•Information – This icon provides the DLP NIRscan EVM software version information and links to DLP
NIRscan information located on www.ti.com