SLAU932 October   2024 AMC8V208

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Hardware Setup
      1. 2.1.1 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
      2. 2.1.2 Power Configurations and Jumper Settings
      3. 2.1.3 Connecting the Hardware
    2. 2.2 Hardware Overview
      1. 2.2.1 Connector Definitions
  9. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Software Setup
      1. 3.1.1 Operating Systems
      2. 3.1.2 Software Installation
    2. 3.2 Software Overview
      1. 3.2.1 Starting the Software
      2. 3.2.2 Software Features
        1. 3.2.2.1 High Level Configuration Page
        2. 3.2.2.2 Low Level Configuration Page
  10. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 EVM Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layout
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials
  11. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks
  12. 6Related Documentation From Texas Instruments

3.2.1 Starting the Software

To launch the software, navigate to the Texas Instruments folder in the Start menu, and select the AMC8V208EVM icon.

If the onboard controller is connected correctly, then the status bar at the bottom of the screen displays CONNECTED as shown in Figure 3-1. If the status bar displays DEMO, then uncheck the Demo Mode checkbox in the upper-right corner as shown in Figure 3-3. If the controller is not properly connected or not connected at all, then the status displays DEMO. If the GUI is not displaying the CONNECTED status while the EVM is connected and the Demo Mode checkbox is unchecked, then unplug and reconnect the EVM, and then relaunch the GUI software.

AMC8V208EVM AMC8V208EVM GUI Connection DetectionFigure 3-1 AMC8V208EVM GUI Connection Detection

The Interface Settings window is shown in Figure 3-2. When the GUI starts, the Interface Settings window pops up. This window contains drop-down menus that select protocol (SPI or I2C) and, if I2C protocol is selected, the I2C device address. The menu does not pop up if the GUI starts in Demo mode. In this case, uncheck the Demo Mode checkbox. If the interface must be updated again, then toggle the Demo Mode checkbox for the menu to reappear.

AMC8V208EVM AMC8V208EVM Interface SettingsFigure 3-2 AMC8V208EVM Interface Settings