Alp Software Setup; System Requirements; Download Contents; Installation Of The Alp Software - Texas Instruments DS90Ux929-Q1EVM User Manual

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1.11 ALP Software Setup

1.11.1 System Requirements

1.11.2 Download Contents

TI Analog LaunchPAD can be downloaded from: http://www.ti.com/tool/alp.
Download and extract the "snlc048.zip" file to a temporary location that can be deleted later.
Make sure J29 on the DS90Ux929-Q1EVM is connected to a PC USB port with USB cable and power is
applied to the DS90Ux929-Q1EVM.
The following installation instructions are for the Windows 7 64-bit Operating System.

1.11.3 Installation of the ALP Software

Execute the ALP Setup Wizard program called "ALPF_setup_v_x_x_x.exe" that was extracted to a
temporary location on the local drive of your PC.
There are 7 steps to the installation once the setup wizard is started:
1. Select the "Next" button.
2. Select "I accept the agreement" and then select the "Next" button.
3. Select the location to install the ALP software and then select the "Next" button.
4. Select the location for the start menu shortcut and then select the "Next" button.
5. There will then be a screen that allows the creation of a desktop icon. After selecting the desired
choices select the "Next" button.
6. Select the "Install" button, and the software will then be installed to the selected location.
7. Uncheck "Launch Analog LaunchPAD" and select the "Finish" button. The ALP software will start if
"Launch Analog LaunchPAD" is checked, but it will not be useful until the USB driver is installed and
board is attached.
Connect J29 USB jack of the DS90Ux929-Q1EVM board to a PC/laptop USB port using a Type A
A
1
2
3
4
to mini-B
power supply. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will open on the PC/laptop.

1.11.4 Installation of the Device Profiles

There are 2 steps to add the DS90Ux929 profile:
1. Contact TI for the DS90Ux929 profile
2. Extract the "DS90Ux929.zip" to ALP's profile folder. The profile folder can be found at: C:\Program
Files (x64)\Texas Instruments\Analog LaunchPAD vx.x.x\Profiles\

1.11.5 Startup - Software Description

Make sure all the software has been installed and the hardware is powered on and connected to the PC.
Execute "Analog LaunchPAD" shortcut from the start menu. The default start menu location is under All
Programs > Texas Instruments > Analog LaunchPAD vx.x.x > Analog LaunchPAD to start MainGUI.exe.
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