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4.2 Software Setup
Prior to installing the test tool, power the Matrix module and connect up
either the RS-232 serial communications or USB communications cable.
Refer to Section 3 above for the correct jumper settings for each the power
supply connection and communications connection that will be used
(Jumpers J17 11-12 and J17 15-16 should be installed, jumper J40 1-2 is for
USB or J40 2-3 is for RS-232, and jumper J18 3-4 is for bench supply, J18 2-
4 is for USB communications supply, or J18 4-6 is for battery supply).
Note that when using the USB communications connector and cable that a
virtual serial COM port is created that should show up in the
“Communications Settings” dialog shown in Figure 4-2 below.
Install the Evaluation test tool using the self extracting setup program and
execute the MatrixTT.exe to start the program.
If the bottom status bar as shown in Figure 4-1 shows a COM port number
and a baudrate, then connection with the module has been successful and
you can skip to Section 4.2.1.
If the bottom status bar shows “Comm Port: None”, then the test tool was not
able to find a Matrix module on any of the available PC COM ports.
Pull down the “Settings” menu and click the “Communications” entry. The
screen shown in Figure 4-2 will appear.
Figure 4-2. Communication Setup Screen under “Settings” Pull Down Menu
The default baudrate is set to 19,200 baud, so leave that setting alone.
Determine serial port in use and select “OK”. Next click the “Get Version”
button on the bottom of the test tool to verify communication with the device.
If the version does not appear, verify correct COM port and select “OK” and
verify communication successful. Another option if the COM port in use is
not known is to select “Auto Detect”. If “Auto Detect” is successful the status
bar should show a comm port number and a baudrate.
If communication is still unsuccessful with the Matrix module, verify all jumper
settings, restart test tool, and perform steps outlined above.