DVK90129 Melexis Inc, DVK90129 Datasheet
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... Scope The MLX90129 from Melexis is a sensor IC with an integrated 13.56 MHz high frequency (HF) interface that allows sensor data to be read with a HF radio frequency identification (RFID) reader. The DVK90129 is a development kit designed to assist developers explore the features of the MLX90129. This user manual provides guidelines for use of the DVK90129 development kit. It also provides guidelines for the EVB90129 datalogger / sensor tag based on the Melexis 90129 sensor IC and the Proxima RF USB HF RFID Desktop reader ...
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... Step by step examples ............................................................................................................................ 13 5.7. Sensor tag.................................................................................................................................. 13 5.8. Datalogging ................................................................................................................................ 14 6. Trouble shooting notes............................................................................................................................ 16 7. Contact Information ................................................................................................................................. 16 1.Kit contents The DVK90129 is composed of: Proxima RF™ Desktop reader Documentation, drivers, software and API are available with log in on the 390129012902 Rev 001 DVK90129 EVB90129 www.proximarf.com ...
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... Complete account creation by providing the necessary contact information as requested. This information is necessary for product support and to contact you about updates. Once you have created an account, you can access the support page. The DVK90129 software will be available for download in the ‘Downloads’ section. Be sure to select the correct software for your operating system. ...
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... Started 3.1. Open the software Once the software is installed and the reader is connected, the DVK90129 User Interface can be started by navigating to Start->All Programs->Proxima RF->DVK90129 3.2. New Project Start a new MLX90129 project by selecting “New” in the “File” menu. The project file contains the complete MLX90129 configuration in XML format ...
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... ISO15693 modes and commands, please refer to the MLX90129 datasheet and to the ISO web site www.iso.org. /!\ WARNING: Only an experienced MLX90129 user should be allowed to send ISO15693 and MLX90129 commands . Incorrect manipulation or bad parameters could result in locking the MLX90129 chip. 390129012902 Rev 001 DVK90129 Page User Manual April 2010 ...
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... Threshold value and offset are to be filled with hexadecimal data. Detailed information is provided in the datasheet. The preprogrammed configurations of the following EVB90129 sensors are available by clicking on the dedicated buttons: Internal temperature sensor External temperature sensor External trimmer sensor External light sensor 390129012902 Rev 001 DVK90129 Page User Manual April 2010 ...
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... Data for each sensor are shown in the dedicated windows. Data can be saved in CSV format. The following picture shows the format of the .csv file. The file can be opened with Microsoft Excel. 390129012902 Rev 001 DVK90129 Page User Manual April 2010 ...
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... This means that even if the MLX90129 is powered, the datalogging application does not start. To start it necessary to set this bit the Register File #10. This command is sent by pressing the button “start datalogging” in the “Application” tab. 390129012902 Rev 001 DVK90129 Page User Manual April 2010 ...
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... Values can be exported in a CSV file. The option “Visualize prefix” shows data as they are stored in memory, i.e. with a prefix. At any time during the sequence, you can read the current destination address which corresponds to internal device #05. 390129012902 Rev 001 DVK90129 Page User Manual April 2010 ...
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... EEPROM or External Memory.. /!\ WARNING: The external memory can only be read if the correct memory settings are programmed in the “Datalogger Application” tab 390129012902 Rev 001 The memory domain is for displaying device configuration (MLX90129 Page DVK90129 User Manual April 2010 ...
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... The sensor configuration can be removed by pressing the “Remove” button. /!\ NOTE: The given temperature is a rough estimation because the sensors are not calibrated. /!\ NOTE: The bulb will only light if a direct light is applied very close to the sensor. 390129012902 Rev 001 DVK90129 Page User Manual April 2010 ...
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... Press “Read” Select “Yes” for the question “Would you like to proceed?” in order to load configuration into the MLX90129 Ensure the application is running. If not – go back to the first step. 390129012902 Rev 001 DVK90129 Pictures to the Page User Manual April 2010 ...
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... Select “s” to log data every second Data will be saved 600 times (every second for ten minutes). Type in the number 600 in the Log data field Select the sub tab “ Application” 390129012902 Rev 001 DVK90129 Pictures Page User Manual April 2010 ...
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... Click the “Read Data” button to load the logged sensor values from the external memory. Data can be saved by pressing the button “Save Data” Name and save the file. Open the saved data (in Excel, for example) and create a graph 390129012902 Rev 001 DVK90129 Page User Manual April 2010 ...
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... EVB90129 user manual) 7. Contact Information Further information can be found in the MLX90129 datasheet. If further documentation is required please refer to the Melexis website, www.melexis.com. For additional information contact: Melexis rfid@melexis.com 390129012902 Rev 001 DVK90129 Proxima RF™ support@proximarf.com Page User Manual April 2010 ...