EK-F3_R SENSIRION, EK-F3_R Datasheet - Page 3

• Manufacturer Part Number: EK-F3_R
• Description: Sensor Evaluation Kit
• Manufacturer: SENSIRION

Specifications of EK-F3_R

• Kit Contents: Sensor, 9-pin D-sub Cable. Legris & Hausamann Connector, Power Adapter, FlowViewer CD
• Tool / Board Applications: Gas Mass Flow Meter
• Development Tool Type: Hardware / Software - Eval/Demo Board
• Rohs Compliant: Yes
• For Use With: Sensirion Type EM1NR
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

EK-F3 Evaluation Kit
What You Need to Get Started
Make sure you have all of the following items before you install the hardware and FlowViewer software for
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP:
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Additionally, software for the use of your EM1 with a PDA using Palm OS is available on our internet page
(www.sensirion.com).
Installing the Hardware
In the following section all the necessary electrical interconnections for the EM1 sensor system will be
listed. These connections are required between the EM1, a PC serial interface and a power supply.
To install your EM1 complete the following steps (see Figure 2):
The EM1 is now connected with your PC and ready to use. Proceed to the next section for a general
measurement setup. For further information on connecting the EM1 please refer to the datasheet.
Figure 2:
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1. Turn off your PC. Keep your PC plugged in so that it remains grounded while you install the EM1.
2. Connect the serial interface cable with the COM port of your PC (configuration of the serial interface
3. Turn on your PC and start Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP.
4. Connect the interface cable with the EM1 (see also pin diagram of the EM1 given in datasheet EM1).
5. Plug in the power supply. Input 100V - 240V AC, 47Hz - 63Hz.
see datasheet EM1).
Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP
An unused serial interface port (e.g. COM1).
FlowViewer software for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP on CD.
Contents of your evaluation kit as described in the Introduction.
General measurement setup for the EM1 Mass Flow Meter system. For detailed link of the
sensor system to a gas supply please refer to the next section.
to P o w e r L in e
to C O M P o rt
P o w e r S u p p ly
S e ria l In te rfa ce C o n n e cto r
In te rfa ce C a b le
C o n n e cto r
to EM1
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