Datasheet

EVAL-AD5420
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EVALUATION BOARD SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The AD5420 evaluation kit includes self-installing software on a
CD. The software is compatible with Windows 2000/NT/XP. If
the setup file does not run automatically, you can run setup.exe
from the CD.
Install the evaluation software before connecting the evaluation
board to the USB port of the PC to ensure that the evaluation
board is correctly recognized when connected to the PC.
1. After installation from the CD is complete, power up the
AD5420 evaluation board as described in the Power
Supplies section. Then, connect the board to the USB port
of your PC using the supplied cable.
2. When the evaluation board is detected, proceed through
any dialog boxes that appear. This finishes the installation.
SOFTWARE OPERATION
To launch the software, complete the following steps:
1. From the Start menu, select Analog Devices – AD5420;
then select AD5420 Evaluation Software. The main
window of the software is displayed (see Figure 3).
2. If the evaluation board is not connected to the USB port
when the software is launched, a connectivity error is
displayed (see Figure 2). Simply connect the evaluation
board to the USB port of the PC and click Retry.
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Figure 2. Connectivity Error Alert
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Figure 3. Main Window