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Model EVAL KIT
Embedded & PCB Modules
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Product features:
- An ideal, low cost way for first time users to familiarise with the digitiser modules in test situations and discover the benefits of the DCell/DSC
- RS232, RS485 and CAN Kits available
- One ‘FREE’ DCell or DSC is included in the cost of the kit – mounted and ready to go (the DCell is soldered to the mount and the DSC is screwed to mount)
- The kit includes everything you need to communicate with the DCell or DSC card from your PC
- Instrument Explorer software is required for PC interface and is free to download
Description
The DCell & DSC Evaluation Kit is an ideal way for users to familiarise with the digitiser modules in test situations. The kit includes everything you need to communicate with an in-cell or card from your PC.
An Evaluation PCB (DSJ1) which comprises of:
- A 8 way screw connector for the strain gauge & temperature sensor
- A 5 way screw connector for power & RS485 comms
- A 9 way ‘D’Type for direct RS232 connection to PC, CAN & RS485
- Link headers for RS232 or RS485 comms selection
- Terminating resistor for CAN & RS485
- On-board temperature sensor for easy evaluation of temperature compensation
- LED for power indication
- LED for digital output (DSC only)
- Push Switch for digital input (DSC only)
- An evaluation DCell (soldered and wired to the board) or DSC (screwed to the board) of your choice
- A 9 to 25 way ‘D’Type adaptor for the PC comms port
- A 9 way ‘D’Type extension lead
- For RS485 ONLY an RS232 to RS485 converter and connecting cable
- For RS232 ONLY a power connection cable
- For CAN Only IXXAT USB to CAN compact converter
Please click here to download Instrument Explorer in order to connect the EVAL Kit to your PC.
The driver for the converter, EasySYNC model ES-U-3001-M, used for the EVAL KIT 485 can be downloaded at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
