Getting Started; Software Installation Procedures; Evaluation Hardware Setup; Software Operation - Analog Devices DC2873A User Manual

User Guide

GETTING STARTED

The ACE evaluation software controls and configures the on-board
LTC2688 through the DC2026C.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

Before connecting the DC2026C to the DC2873A-B, follow these
steps to set up the DC2873A-B for initial use in the ACE evaluation
software:
1. Download the ACE evaluation software package from the
DC2873A-B product page at
start the ACE evaluation software installation.
2. Open the ACEInstall_1.21.xxxx.xxxx.exe file and follow the
instructions in the folder to complete the software installation
process.

EVALUATION HARDWARE SETUP

When the ACE evaluation software installation is complete, follow
these steps to set up the DC2026C and the DC2873A-B together:
1. Connect the DC2026C to the DC2873A-B via the J1 connectors
with the ribbon cable provided (see
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Figure 2).
Figure 4. Interface Window
2. Connect the desired power supplies to E1 (V1+), E2 (GND),
and E3 (V−) on the DC2873A-B.
3. Connect the desired load to the appropriate channel on the
DC2873A-B.
4. Connect the load ground to a ground (GND) turrets (either E4
or E30) on the DC2873A-B.
5. Connect the DC2026C to a PC or laptop using the USB cable.
6. Start the ACE evaluation software (see the
section).

SOFTWARE OPERATION

To start the ACE evaluation software, from the Start menu, click
Analog Devices > ACE. The software window opens (see
4) until the software recognizes the DC2873A-B. When the software
recognizes the DC2873A-B, the main software window in
opens.
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Software Operation
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