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TMC5031-EVAL Manual / Firmware V1.00 (Rev. 1.00 / 2013-FEB-22) 13
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6 Evaluation Software
The evaluation software TMC50xx-EVAL.exe is intended for customers who design own PCBs with the
TMC5031. In order to understand the settings, the TMC5031 datasheet needs to be referenced. The
software is designed for adjusting and testing all settings of the TMC5031 by allowing direct register
access. Optimized settings can be stored and exported.
6.1 Starting the Evaluation Software
- Download the file TMC50xx-EVAL.exe from our website www.trinamic.com. The software is a PC
application running under Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 (Windows 3.x is not
supported).
- Double-click the file TMC50xx-EVAL.exe.
- If you are testing just one module type, click Remember me. This way, the software will skip
this part of the program next time.
- Choose your module type.
- Plug the evaluation board, if it is not connected yet.
Figure 6.1 Choose module
- Click Connection to connect your board. Now, you can start your tests.
Figure 6.2 Connect module
Figure 6.3 Jog tab