Renesas ZMOD4510 User Manual

Description
The ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit (EVK) is designed for evaluating
Renesas' ZMOD4510 Gas Sensor Module for Total Outdoor Air
Quality (OAQ). The device is ideal for monitoring and reporting
Total Outdoor Air Quality according to the standard of the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Air Quality Index
(AQI) output is based on a combination of outdoor gases present,
including nitrogen oxides (NOx) and ozone (O3).
Renesas' Gas Sensor Evaluation Software allows Windows
based operating systems to communicate with the ZMOD4510
EVK via a USB connection on the user's computer, which functions
as a master. The software and additional related documentation is
available on the IDT website.at www.IDT.com/ZMOD4510-EVK.
The EVK's Communication Board (HiCom) handles the interface
between the user's computer and the ZMOD4510 module mounted
on the ZMOD4510 Sensor Board (i.e., daughter board). Note: Only
one Communication Board with one Sensor Board can be
connected to the computer at a time.
The ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit uses an FTDI controller on the
Communication Board to handle the USB protocol, translate
communications, and synchronize communications with the I
interface. The Sensor Board includes a decoupling capacitor.
The Communication Board has devices mounted on both sides.
The components on the top side generate a stable supply voltage.
A potentiometer can be used to adjust the internal supply voltage
in the typical range from 1.7V to 3.6V. Alternatively, the user's
external supply voltage can be used. The intensity of the adjacent
LED is proportional to the supply voltage.
ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit
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USB Cable to Computer
ZMOD4510 Evaluation Kit User Manual
Features
User-friendly EVK expedites configuration and evaluation of
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the ZMOD4510 Total Outdoor Air Quality Sensor
Operates with Renesas provided software; either with
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executable ZMOD4510 GUI or alternatively with firmware
programming examples for Windows
The modular design of the EVK allows simple connection of
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Sensor Boards for different gas sensor derivatives and easy
- integration with other sensor products via the I
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The required Gas Sensor Evaluation Software is available for
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free download on the IDT website, which also provides
background information on outdoor air quality and how to use
the sensor firmware
Additional pins provided to measure power consumption,
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supply voltage, and the GPIO trigger for an external device
The bill of materials (BOM) and schematics for the
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ZMOD4510 Communication Board and Sensor Board are
included in this document.
ZMOD4510-EVK Contents
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HiCom Communication Board
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Sensor Board with ZMOD4510 Gas Sensor Module
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3.0m Type-B USB to Micro-USB Cable
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HiCom Communication Board
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March 4, 2020