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- Page 1 Getting started with the EmStat3+ module for OEM OEM Interface for electrochemical sensors Last revision: January 28, 2020 © 2020 PalmSens BV www.palmsens.com...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Getting started with the EmStat3+ module for OEM Contents Introduction ............................3 EmStat communications ......................3 USB or serial / TTL ........................3 Baudrate settings ........................4 Connecting to PC via RS232 converter ..................5 Printed Circuit Board Layout ......................5 CON1 description .......................... -
Page 5: Introduction
1.2 USB or serial / TTL EmStat3+ is normally controlled and power via its mini USB port. This requires the PalmSens drivers to be installed (automatically installed with PSTrace or the .NET SDK). Optionally the USB port can be re-programmed to function as a virtual COM port, see appendix A. -
Page 6: Baudrate Settings
See also section 1.3 If serial communications is required in order to control the device directly from a PC without using the PalmSens drivers, it is advised to change the EmStat’s USB port to function as Virtual COM port. See also appendix A. -
Page 7: Connecting To Pc Via Rs232 Converter
Getting started with the EmStat3+ module for OEM 1.4 Connecting to PC via RS232 converter Any TTL to RS232 converter can be used to enable RS232 communications with the EmStat module. These modules all share the same connections; Rx, Tx, VCC and GND. Connect the SparkFun TTL-RS232 converter or any other similar converter as following: If using a null modem cable If connecting directly to... -
Page 8: Con1 Description
Getting started with the EmStat3+ module for OEM CON1 description Function Digital outputline d3 or can function as digital input line 0 Digital outputline d2 Digital outputline d1 reserved for switch box: 1 = off 0 = on Digital outputline d0 reserved for switch box: 0 = off 1 = on Output: 5 V digital (max. -
Page 9: Heat Transfer
Getting started with the EmStat3+ module for OEM 2.2 Heat transfer IC17 which is used for the 100 mA range, may dissipate about 1 Watt or even higher when the output current limit is set higher. It is therefore required to make a thermal connection from the bottom side of the PCB to something which can absorb heat, for instance using the thermal pad WX-3009-0227-6 from 3M. -
Page 10: Pinout Of Sensor Plug
Getting started with the EmStat3+ module for OEM 2.3 Pinout of sensor plug See CON4 on page 5. Front view of socket Solder side of socket 1 ● ● 4 4 ● ● 1 2 ● ● 3 3 ● ●... -
Page 11: Firmware
Press ‘Connect’ Load firmware file ESx##, where x is the EmStat type and ## the firmware version. Make sure the checkbox ‘PalmSens or EmStat is on, but does not work property' is checked Click button 'Update Firmware'. Remove the power supply briefly to force a reset Wait until updating has finished. -
Page 12: Appendix A: Change Emstat Usb Connection To Virtual Com Port
Getting started with the EmStat3+ module for OEM Appendix A: Change EmStat USB connection to virtual COM port 1. Connect EmStat to the USB port. 2. Open FT_PROG (see http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Utilities.htm) 3. Click the “Scan and Parse” button 4. Change the Custom VID/PID to FTDI Default: Select FTDI Default 5.
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