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- | ====== CN-0371 Software User Guide====== | + | ====== CN-0371 Software |
===== Overview ===== | ===== Overview ===== | ||
- | [[http:// | + | [[adi>CN0371|CN-0371]] is a complete linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) signal conditioning circuit that can accurately measure linear position or linear displacement from a mechanical reference. Synchronous demodulation in the analog domain is used to extract the position information and provides immunity to external noise. A 24-bit sigma-delta ADC digitizes the position output for high accuracy. |
- | LVDTs utilize electromagnetic coupling between the movable core and the coil assembly. This contactless (and hence frictionless) operation is a primary reason why they are widely used in aerospace, process controls, robotics, nuclear, chemical plants, hydraulics, power turbines, and other applications where operating environments can be hostile and long life and high reliability are required. | + | LVDTs utilize electromagnetic coupling between the movable core and the coil assembly. This contactless (and therefore |
The entire circuit, including the LVDT excitation signal, consumes only 10 mW of power. The circuit excitation frequency and output data rates are SPI programmable. The system has a programmable bandwidth versus dynamic range trade-off. It supports bandwidths of over 1 kHz, and at a bandwidth of 20 Hz, the circuit has a dynamic range of 100 dB, making it ideal for precision industrial position and gauging applications. | The entire circuit, including the LVDT excitation signal, consumes only 10 mW of power. The circuit excitation frequency and output data rates are SPI programmable. The system has a programmable bandwidth versus dynamic range trade-off. It supports bandwidths of over 1 kHz, and at a bandwidth of 20 Hz, the circuit has a dynamic range of 100 dB, making it ideal for precision industrial position and gauging applications. | ||
This circuit note discusses the design steps needed to optimize the circuit shown in Figure 1 for a specific bandwidth including noise analysis and component selection considerations. | This circuit note discusses the design steps needed to optimize the circuit shown in Figure 1 for a specific bandwidth including noise analysis and component selection considerations. | ||
- | This user guide will discuss how to use the evaluation software to collect data from the [[http:// | + | This user guide will discuss how to use the evaluation software to collect data from the [[adi>EVAL-CN0371-SDPZ|EVAL-CN0371-SDPZ]] Evaluation Board **(CN-0371 Board)** |
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===== Required Equipment ===== | ===== Required Equipment ===== | ||
- | * [[http:// | + | * [[adi>EVAL-SDP-CB1Z|EVAL-SDP-CB1Z]] Controller Board (**SDP-B Board**) |
- | * [[http:// | + | * [[adi>CN0371|EVAL-CN0371-SDPZ]] Evaluation Board (**CN-0371 Board**) |
- | * [[http:// | + | * [[adi> |
* [[ftp:// | * [[ftp:// | ||
* PC with the following //Minimum Requirements// | * PC with the following //Minimum Requirements// | ||
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* USB type A to USB type mini-B cable | * USB type A to USB type mini-B cable | ||
===== General Setup ===== | ===== General Setup ===== | ||
- | * The [[http:// | + | * The [[adi>EVAL-CN0371-SDPZ|EVAL-CN0371-SDPZ]] **(CN-0371 Board)** connects to the [[adi>EVAL-SDP-CB1Z|EVAL-SDP-CB1Z]] **(SDP-B Board)** via the 120-Pin connector |
- | * The [[http:// | + | * The [[adi>EVAL-CFTL-6V-PWRZ|EVAL-CFTL-6V-PWRZ]] **(+6V DC Power Supply)** powers the [[adi>CN0371|EVAL-CN0371-SDPZ]] **(CN-0371 Board)** via the DC barrel jack |
- | * The [[http:// | + | * The [[adi> |
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===== Connecting the Hardware ===== | ===== Connecting the Hardware ===== | ||
- | - Connect the [[http:// | + | - Connect the [[adi> |
- | - Connect **P3** of the [[http:// | + | - Connect **P3** of the [[adi>EVAL-CN0371-SDPZ|EVAL-CN0371-SDPZ]] **(CN-0371 Board)** to **CON A** of the [[adi>EVAL-SDP-CB1Z|EVAL-SDP-CB1Z]] **(SDP-B Board)** |
- | - Connect the USB cable to **J1** of the [[http:// | + | - Connect the USB cable to **J1** of the [[adi>EVAL-SDP-CB1Z|EVAL-SDP-CB1Z]] **(SDP-B Board)**\\ \\ {{: |
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===== Using the Evaluation Software ===== | ===== Using the Evaluation Software ===== | ||
==== Linearity and Calibration Tabs ==== | ==== Linearity and Calibration Tabs ==== | ||
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-**Displacement Display** | -**Displacement Display** | ||
* The upper left hand corner shows the current measurement displacement in terms of voltage (V) and distance in millimeters (MM). In order to get accurate measurements, | * The upper left hand corner shows the current measurement displacement in terms of voltage (V) and distance in millimeters (MM). In order to get accurate measurements, | ||
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==== Live Measurement and Noise Data Tabs ==== | ==== Live Measurement and Noise Data Tabs ==== | ||
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-**Live Measurement Chart** | -**Live Measurement Chart** | ||
* The Live measurement chart shows the last 200 ADC readings taken. The data shown is displayed in volts (left side vertical axis) and millimeters (right side vertical axis) based on the most recent calibration. | * The Live measurement chart shows the last 200 ADC readings taken. The data shown is displayed in volts (left side vertical axis) and millimeters (right side vertical axis) based on the most recent calibration. | ||
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==== Live Measurement and Settings Tabs ==== | ==== Live Measurement and Settings Tabs ==== | ||
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-**Settings Tab** | -**Settings Tab** | ||
* Full-Scale Range entry enables users to scale the voltage used for the ENOBs calculations in the Noise Data tab. | * Full-Scale Range entry enables users to scale the voltage used for the ENOBs calculations in the Noise Data tab. | ||
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* Output Data rate is the calculated ADC data rate. It is equal to 4800/(Data Rate Divider). | * Output Data rate is the calculated ADC data rate. It is equal to 4800/(Data Rate Divider). | ||
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+ | =====Registration===== | ||
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+ | Receive software update notifications, | ||
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