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ADIS1613x EVALUATION ON THE EVAL-ADIS
OVERVIEW
The ADIS1613x MEMS gyroscope family the following products: ADIS16133BMLZ, ADIS16135, ADIS16136AMLZ and ADIS16137BMLZ. All of these products provide low-profile, high-peformance MEMS gyroscopes that use a serial peripheral interface for data communications. This interface enables direct connection with a large variety of embedded processor products. The pin assignments for the ADIS16133 and ADIS16135 are identical. The ADIS16136 and ADIS16137 provides four configurable I/O lines, while the other two products only provide one configurable I/O line, along with a dedidated clock input line (optional). Since these products use a serial peripheral interface (SPI) for it data communications interface, it connects directly to many embedded procoesor platforms, such as the Blackfin DSP series. For a generic example of this type of connection, click on the following reference:
ADIS16IMU1/PCBZ BREAKOUT BOARD
The ADIS16IMU1/PCBZ provides a simple method for connecting an existing processor system to the ADIS16133BMLZ, ADIS16135BMLZ ADIS16136AMLZ or ADIS16137BMLZ, using 1mm ribbon cables. Click on one of the following link for more information on this breakout boards.
NOTE: ADIS16133BMLZ, ADIS16135BMLZ, ADIS16136AMLZ and ADIS16137BMLZ are sold separately.
EVAL-ADIS: PC EVALUATION
For those who would prefer to perform PC-based evaluation of the ADIS1613x products, before developing their own embedded system, the EVAL-ADIS is the appropriate system to use. The remainder of this Wiki site will focus on PC-based evaluation with the EVAL-ADIS system. Here is a list of equipment required for this:
NOTE: Substitute ADIS16133BMLZ, ADIS16135BMLZ or ADIS16137BMLZ for the ADIS16136AMLZ, as needed for specific application requirements.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows XP, Vista, 7
.NET Framework 3.5
NOTE: Newer versions of the .NET framework do not currently support the IMU Evaluation software package.
PHYSICAL SETUP
The EVAL-ADIS includes a bag of M2x0.4mm machine screws, which include 4 pieces that are in lengths of 16mm and 20mm. Using the 16mm version will only allow for 2mm of penetration into the EVAL-ADIS mouting holes, while the 20mm screws will result in the screws sticking out of the bottom side of the EVAL-ADIS, when fully-secured.
NOTE: Do not plug the EVAL-ADIS into the USB cable at this stage of the setup. Wait until the software installation is complete.
NOTE: The following pictures show the ADIS16488, not the ADIS1613x. The procedure will be the same, but when properly seated in the mating connector, the ADIS1613x devices will line up with different mounting holes.
Step #1
Place the ADIS1613x device over the “C” mounting holes and align its connector with J4 on the EVAL-ADIS.
Step #2
Once the alignment with J4 is correct, gently press the top of the ADIS1613xxMLZ unit down, so that its connector presses into J4. When the connector is fully seated, the ADIS1613xxMLZ will rest on the EVAL-ADIS surface. The following pictures provide a reference of how this setup will look when the ADIS1613xxMLZ has correct alignment with the mating connector on the EVAL-ADIS.
This picture provides an example of the an incorrect connector alignment. Take care to avoid this type of connection error, because it can cause the the ADIS1613xxMLZ to experience harmful conditions. Notice the entire row of gold pins that are outside of the mating connector.
Step #3
Select the mounting screws. The EVAL-ADIS includes a bag of M2x0.4mm machine screws, which include 4 pieces that are in lengths of 16mm and 20mm. Using the 16mm version will only allow for 2mm of penetration into the EVAL-ADIS mouting holes, while the 20mm screws will result in the screws sticking out of the bottom side of the EVAL-ADIS, when fully-secured.
Step #4
Use a screwdriver to secure all four screws into the appropriate mouting holes. Note that difficulty in getting the screws to penetrate the pre-tapped holes can be an indicator of connector misalignment.
Step #5
Set JP1 (EVAL-ADIS) to “+5V.”
IMU EVALUATION SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
The EVAL-ADIS2 has been superseded by the EVAL-ADIS-FX3 and is no longer supported.
This guide assumes that you've connected your vibration sensor to the EVAL-ADIS2, drivers were successfully installed on your PC, and you've downloaded the correct software for your sensor. We recommend reviewing the Hardware User Guide before continuing.
Software Downloads
Click here to download the latest version of the IMU Evaluation software.
Click here to download the latest drivers for the EVAL-ADIS2.
This application requires Microsoft .NET 3.5 to be installed and enabled on the host PCs running Windows 10. Additional information on enabling .NET 3.5 can be found here.
EVAL-ADIS2 IMU Evaluation Software Overview
The IMU Evaluation Software is a Microsoft Windows (.NET) application that works in conjunction with the EVAL-ADIS2, in order to provide users with a PC-Based interface to most ADIS16xxx products. This platform enables observation of basic sensor functions, read/write access to all user-accessible registers, and full-rate data acquisition, which is synchronous with data production of each ADIS16xxx.
This guide builds upon the EVAL-ADIS2 Hardware User Guide and assumes that you've installed the necessary drivers and software.
Using the EVAL-ADIS2 IMU Evaluation Software
Main Window
Once the IMU Evaluation software loads, you should be presented with a window similar to the image shown below.
The image below has been color-coded to illustrate the different parts of the IMU Evaluation Software. These colored sections will be referred to in the following sections.
The drop-down menus highlighted in orange list additional features and utilities that make up the core functionality of the evaluation software.
- The Devices menu provides a list of supported products. Selecting a product from this list will configure the IMU evaluation software register map. Each device has a unique register map that must be selected to ensure proper sensor operation. The green box shows the active device. In this example, the ADIS16448 is selected.
- The Register Access option calls a sub-menu that lists all user-configurable registers available from the part number selected in the “Devices” drop-down menu. It also provides read/write access to each register.
- The Data Capture option calls a sub-menu designed to enable synchronous data logging from the selected device.
- The Demos option calls a 3-D visualization tool. This feature is only supported for the ADIS16480 and ADIS16448 devices.
- The Tools option calls a sub-menu that displays USB diagnostic information.
- The About option provides more detailed software revision information.
The purple box shows the primary, inertial output registers for the selected device. These values are updated in real-time after pressing the Read button (identified by a red box).
The yellow box shows three waveform recorder windows. Each window allows for plotting the three primary sensor types (gyroscopes, accelerometers, and magnetometers [if supported]). The top subplot displays gyroscope data, the middle plot displays accelerometer data and the bottom plot displays magnetometer data. Each plot color corresponds to the colors displayed in the “Output Registers” window (highlighted in purple).
Register Access
The Register Access window provides read and write access to all user-accessible registers listed in the selected device's datasheet. The image below shows a screenshot of the window.
The color-coded image below is referenced in the following section.
The purple box sorts each set of registers into a standard category. The available categories are:
- Control/Status - General sensor configuration, alarm, and metadata registers
- Output - Inertial sensor output registers
- Calibration - User offset and misc. calibration registers
The calibration register section mentioned above is separate from the factory calibration registers and procedures!
The section highlighted by the red box lists all of the registers in the selected category. Click on the register name to select a register for individual read/write access.
The green box identifies the read/write control options for the current register selection.
Registers must be written in hexadecimal format!
The Update Registers in Category button (shown in an orange box above) automatically reads all of the registers shown in the selected category (red box) and updates their contents in the GUI.
The section highlighted in yellow identifies provides a means of easily calling subroutines within the connected sensor. Clicking on a button is equivalent to writing a single-bit command to the respective register.
The Save Reg Settings to File programmatically reads and saves the contents of all of the registers in the current category into a *.csv (common-delimited) file. The Load Reg Settings from File button reads a target .csv file and attempts to write the saved values back into the sensor.
The Register Access form always writes to both the upper and lower bytes of a given register. When writing to a register, make sure to include the desired 16-bit value in hexadecimal format before clicking the Write Register button.
Data Capture
The Data Capture window only supports synchronous data acquisition and logging to a file on the host PC. Data samples are only read from the sensor when the data ready pin toggles, indicating that data is valid.
The color-coded image below is referenced in the following section.
The section highlighted in red lists all of the registers that are eligible for data capture. Checking the box next to each register indicates that the specified register values should be recorded once the data stream begins.
The section highlighted in green allows for customizing the file name and location of the resultant .csv files.
The section highlighted in yellow identifies the data stream configuration options.
- Record Length - The total number of samples to be captured. A sample is defined as a single “data valid” period as signaled by the data ready pin on the sensor
- Sample Rate - The instantaneous data ready rate as measured by the evaluation board
- Capture Time - The estimated data capture time in DD:HH:MM:SS format calculated based upon the instantaneous sample rate
- Add File Header - Selects whether a header displaying the contents of each column should be appended to the beginning of the .csv file
- Use Scaled Data - Signals to the software to convert the 16-bit values read from the sensor into a sign-adjusted (two's complement) scaled number. For example, when this option is enabled, be in units of degrees/second
Software Revision History
USB Driver Installation
The EVAL-ADIS2 has been superseded by the EVAL-ADIS-FX3 and is no longer supported.
This guide assumes that you've connected your vibration sensor to the EVAL-ADIS2, drivers were successfully installed on your PC, and you've downloaded the correct software for your sensor. We recommend reviewing the Hardware User Guide before continuing.
Software Downloads
Click here to download the latest version of the IMU Evaluation software.
Click here to download the latest drivers for the EVAL-ADIS2.
This application requires Microsoft .NET 3.5 to be installed and enabled on the host PCs running Windows 10. Additional information on enabling .NET 3.5 can be found here.
EVAL-ADIS2 IMU Evaluation Software Overview
The IMU Evaluation Software is a Microsoft Windows (.NET) application that works in conjunction with the EVAL-ADIS2, in order to provide users with a PC-Based interface to most ADIS16xxx products. This platform enables observation of basic sensor functions, read/write access to all user-accessible registers, and full-rate data acquisition, which is synchronous with data production of each ADIS16xxx.
This guide builds upon the EVAL-ADIS2 Hardware User Guide and assumes that you've installed the necessary drivers and software.
Using the EVAL-ADIS2 IMU Evaluation Software
Main Window
Once the IMU Evaluation software loads, you should be presented with a window similar to the image shown below.
The image below has been color-coded to illustrate the different parts of the IMU Evaluation Software. These colored sections will be referred to in the following sections.
The drop-down menus highlighted in orange list additional features and utilities that make up the core functionality of the evaluation software.
- The Devices menu provides a list of supported products. Selecting a product from this list will configure the IMU evaluation software register map. Each device has a unique register map that must be selected to ensure proper sensor operation. The green box shows the active device. In this example, the ADIS16448 is selected.
- The Register Access option calls a sub-menu that lists all user-configurable registers available from the part number selected in the “Devices” drop-down menu. It also provides read/write access to each register.
- The Data Capture option calls a sub-menu designed to enable synchronous data logging from the selected device.
- The Demos option calls a 3-D visualization tool. This feature is only supported for the ADIS16480 and ADIS16448 devices.
- The Tools option calls a sub-menu that displays USB diagnostic information.
- The About option provides more detailed software revision information.
The purple box shows the primary, inertial output registers for the selected device. These values are updated in real-time after pressing the Read button (identified by a red box).
The yellow box shows three waveform recorder windows. Each window allows for plotting the three primary sensor types (gyroscopes, accelerometers, and magnetometers [if supported]). The top subplot displays gyroscope data, the middle plot displays accelerometer data and the bottom plot displays magnetometer data. Each plot color corresponds to the colors displayed in the “Output Registers” window (highlighted in purple).
Register Access
The Register Access window provides read and write access to all user-accessible registers listed in the selected device's datasheet. The image below shows a screenshot of the window.
The color-coded image below is referenced in the following section.
The purple box sorts each set of registers into a standard category. The available categories are:
- Control/Status - General sensor configuration, alarm, and metadata registers
- Output - Inertial sensor output registers
- Calibration - User offset and misc. calibration registers
The calibration register section mentioned above is separate from the factory calibration registers and procedures!
The section highlighted by the red box lists all of the registers in the selected category. Click on the register name to select a register for individual read/write access.
The green box identifies the read/write control options for the current register selection.
Registers must be written in hexadecimal format!
The Update Registers in Category button (shown in an orange box above) automatically reads all of the registers shown in the selected category (red box) and updates their contents in the GUI.
The section highlighted in yellow identifies provides a means of easily calling subroutines within the connected sensor. Clicking on a button is equivalent to writing a single-bit command to the respective register.
The Save Reg Settings to File programmatically reads and saves the contents of all of the registers in the current category into a *.csv (common-delimited) file. The Load Reg Settings from File button reads a target .csv file and attempts to write the saved values back into the sensor.
The Register Access form always writes to both the upper and lower bytes of a given register. When writing to a register, make sure to include the desired 16-bit value in hexadecimal format before clicking the Write Register button.
Data Capture
The Data Capture window only supports synchronous data acquisition and logging to a file on the host PC. Data samples are only read from the sensor when the data ready pin toggles, indicating that data is valid.
The color-coded image below is referenced in the following section.
The section highlighted in red lists all of the registers that are eligible for data capture. Checking the box next to each register indicates that the specified register values should be recorded once the data stream begins.
The section highlighted in green allows for customizing the file name and location of the resultant .csv files.
The section highlighted in yellow identifies the data stream configuration options.
- Record Length - The total number of samples to be captured. A sample is defined as a single “data valid” period as signaled by the data ready pin on the sensor
- Sample Rate - The instantaneous data ready rate as measured by the evaluation board
- Capture Time - The estimated data capture time in DD:HH:MM:SS format calculated based upon the instantaneous sample rate
- Add File Header - Selects whether a header displaying the contents of each column should be appended to the beginning of the .csv file
- Use Scaled Data - Signals to the software to convert the 16-bit values read from the sensor into a sign-adjusted (two's complement) scaled number. For example, when this option is enabled, be in units of degrees/second
Software Revision History
IMU EVALUATION SOFTWARE GETTING STARTED
The EVAL-ADIS2 has been superseded by the EVAL-ADIS-FX3 and is no longer supported.
This guide assumes that you've connected your vibration sensor to the EVAL-ADIS2, drivers were successfully installed on your PC, and you've downloaded the correct software for your sensor. We recommend reviewing the Hardware User Guide before continuing.
Software Downloads
Click here to download the latest version of the IMU Evaluation software.
Click here to download the latest drivers for the EVAL-ADIS2.
This application requires Microsoft .NET 3.5 to be installed and enabled on the host PCs running Windows 10. Additional information on enabling .NET 3.5 can be found here.
EVAL-ADIS2 IMU Evaluation Software Overview
The IMU Evaluation Software is a Microsoft Windows (.NET) application that works in conjunction with the EVAL-ADIS2, in order to provide users with a PC-Based interface to most ADIS16xxx products. This platform enables observation of basic sensor functions, read/write access to all user-accessible registers, and full-rate data acquisition, which is synchronous with data production of each ADIS16xxx.
This guide builds upon the EVAL-ADIS2 Hardware User Guide and assumes that you've installed the necessary drivers and software.
Using the EVAL-ADIS2 IMU Evaluation Software
Main Window
Once the IMU Evaluation software loads, you should be presented with a window similar to the image shown below.
The image below has been color-coded to illustrate the different parts of the IMU Evaluation Software. These colored sections will be referred to in the following sections.
The drop-down menus highlighted in orange list additional features and utilities that make up the core functionality of the evaluation software.
- The Devices menu provides a list of supported products. Selecting a product from this list will configure the IMU evaluation software register map. Each device has a unique register map that must be selected to ensure proper sensor operation. The green box shows the active device. In this example, the ADIS16448 is selected.
- The Register Access option calls a sub-menu that lists all user-configurable registers available from the part number selected in the “Devices” drop-down menu. It also provides read/write access to each register.
- The Data Capture option calls a sub-menu designed to enable synchronous data logging from the selected device.
- The Demos option calls a 3-D visualization tool. This feature is only supported for the ADIS16480 and ADIS16448 devices.
- The Tools option calls a sub-menu that displays USB diagnostic information.
- The About option provides more detailed software revision information.
The purple box shows the primary, inertial output registers for the selected device. These values are updated in real-time after pressing the Read button (identified by a red box).
The yellow box shows three waveform recorder windows. Each window allows for plotting the three primary sensor types (gyroscopes, accelerometers, and magnetometers [if supported]). The top subplot displays gyroscope data, the middle plot displays accelerometer data and the bottom plot displays magnetometer data. Each plot color corresponds to the colors displayed in the “Output Registers” window (highlighted in purple).
Register Access
The Register Access window provides read and write access to all user-accessible registers listed in the selected device's datasheet. The image below shows a screenshot of the window.
The color-coded image below is referenced in the following section.
The purple box sorts each set of registers into a standard category. The available categories are:
- Control/Status - General sensor configuration, alarm, and metadata registers
- Output - Inertial sensor output registers
- Calibration - User offset and misc. calibration registers
The calibration register section mentioned above is separate from the factory calibration registers and procedures!
The section highlighted by the red box lists all of the registers in the selected category. Click on the register name to select a register for individual read/write access.
The green box identifies the read/write control options for the current register selection.
Registers must be written in hexadecimal format!
The Update Registers in Category button (shown in an orange box above) automatically reads all of the registers shown in the selected category (red box) and updates their contents in the GUI.
The section highlighted in yellow identifies provides a means of easily calling subroutines within the connected sensor. Clicking on a button is equivalent to writing a single-bit command to the respective register.
The Save Reg Settings to File programmatically reads and saves the contents of all of the registers in the current category into a *.csv (common-delimited) file. The Load Reg Settings from File button reads a target .csv file and attempts to write the saved values back into the sensor.
The Register Access form always writes to both the upper and lower bytes of a given register. When writing to a register, make sure to include the desired 16-bit value in hexadecimal format before clicking the Write Register button.
Data Capture
The Data Capture window only supports synchronous data acquisition and logging to a file on the host PC. Data samples are only read from the sensor when the data ready pin toggles, indicating that data is valid.
The color-coded image below is referenced in the following section.
The section highlighted in red lists all of the registers that are eligible for data capture. Checking the box next to each register indicates that the specified register values should be recorded once the data stream begins.
The section highlighted in green allows for customizing the file name and location of the resultant .csv files.
The section highlighted in yellow identifies the data stream configuration options.
- Record Length - The total number of samples to be captured. A sample is defined as a single “data valid” period as signaled by the data ready pin on the sensor
- Sample Rate - The instantaneous data ready rate as measured by the evaluation board
- Capture Time - The estimated data capture time in DD:HH:MM:SS format calculated based upon the instantaneous sample rate
- Add File Header - Selects whether a header displaying the contents of each column should be appended to the beginning of the .csv file
- Use Scaled Data - Signals to the software to convert the 16-bit values read from the sensor into a sign-adjusted (two's complement) scaled number. For example, when this option is enabled, be in units of degrees/second
Software Revision History
IMU EVALUATION SOFTWARE REVISION HISTORY
APPLICATION TIP: The Register Acess screen writes to user control registers, inside of the ADIS1613x devices, two bytes at a time. So, when configuring a register, make sure to include the hexadecimal number for all 16-bits, before pressing the Write Register button. When using an embedded processor to write to user control registers, inside of the ADIS1613x devices, each command (16-bits) writes to one byte at a time.
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