Datasheet

ADP1048-600-EVALZ PRD 1363
Rev. 1.3 | Page 8 of 26
SETUP
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT THE USB CABLE TO THE EVALUATION BOARD UNTIL THE SOFTWARE HAS
FINISHED INSTALLING
1) Install the ADP1048 software by inserting the installation CD. The software setup will start automatically and a guided
process will install the software as well as the USB drivers for communication of the GUI with the IC using the USB
adapter.
2) Insert the daughter card in connector J6 as shown in Figure 4.
3) Ensure that the PS_ON switch (SW1 on schematic) is turned to the on position. It is located on the bottom left half of the
board (Figure 4).
4) Connect the evaluation board to the USB port on the PC using the “USB to I2C interface” adapter as shown in Figure 1.
5) The software should report that the ADP1048 has been located on the board. Click “Finish” to proceed to the Main
Software Interface Window. The serial number reported on the side of the checkbox indicates the USB adapter serial
number. The windows also displays the device I2C address.
Figure 6 - ADP1048 address in the GUI
6) If the software does not detect the part it enters into simulation mode. Ensure that the connector is connected to J8/J11
(on main board) Click on ‘Scan for ADP1048A now’ icon (magnifying glass) located on the top right hand corner of the
screen.
Figure 7 - “Scan for ADP1048 Now’ icon
7) The board setting is store in the IC and this step is optional. Click on the “Load Board Settings” icon (fourth button
from the left) and select the ADI default.48b file. This file contains all the board information including values of shunt and
voltage dividers.
Note: All board setting files have an extension of .48b
Figure 8 - Different icons on dashboard for loading and saving .48r and .48b files
8) The IC on the evaluation board comes preprogrammed and this step is optional. The original register configuration
is stored in the ADP1048.48r register file. Note: All register files have an extension of .48r. The file can be loaded using
the second icon from the left in Figure .