SPEC DSDK Quick Start Manual

The DSDK Tool is a simple GUI that is useful for interacting with the D-ULPSM component of the DSDK. The tool
allows you to:
(Setup)

Establish serial communication.

Reconfigure the module using the barcode on the back of the SPEC Sensor.
(Read)

Query the module for a single measurement.

Start & Stop measurement data logging to a file on the computer at 1 s intervals.

Query the module for the contents of the EEPROM memory.
(Advanced)

Re-zero the gas measurement calibration.

Re-span the gas measurement calibration.

Adjust the temperature sensor offset calibration.

Reconfigure the SPEC Sensor potentiostat control circuit.
1.

Required SPEC Sensor Hardware


D-ULPSM Rev 0.3 (available individually or as part of DSDK).
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One or more SPEC Sensors (in pinned package).
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USB-to-UART Module with Pinout Adapter Board (included with purchase of D-ULPSM or DSDK).
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2. Required 3 -Party Hardware
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Computer with USB port and Windows XP or later.
3.

Instructions

3.1. Getting Started

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Connect D-ULPSM Rev 0.3 module to the USB-to-UART Module via the Pinout Adapter Board.
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Connect the assembly to a USB port on a Windows PC.
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Locate and open the Device Manager.
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Expand the Ports (COM & LPT) heading.
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If the USB-to-UART Module mounted properly, you will see Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART
Bridge (COMXX), where XX is replaced by the number of the associated COM port.
If it did not mount properly: locate, download and install "CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP
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Drivers" from the internet.
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Open the SPEC DSDK Tool.
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Digital Sensor Developers Kit (DSDK)
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