SBOU113A June   2011  – January 2023

 

  1.   INA226EVM Rev A Model User's Guide and Software Tutorial
  2. 1Trademarks
  3. 2Overview
    1. 2.1 INA226EVM Kit Contents
    2. 2.2 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
  4. 3INA226EVM Hardware Setup
    1. 3.1 Theory of Operation for INA226 Hardware
    2. 3.2 Signal Definitions of H1 (10-Pin Connector Socket)
      1. 3.2.1 Theory of Operation for SM-USB-DIG Platform
  5. 4INA226EVM Hardware
    1. 4.1 Electrostatic Discharge Warning
    2. 4.2 Connecting the Hardware
    3. 4.3 Connecting Power
    4. 4.4 Connecting the USB Cable to the SM-USB-DIG Platform
    5. 4.5 INA226EVM Default Jumper Settings
    6. 4.6 INA226EVM Features
      1. 4.6.1 J2: I2C VS Control Setting
      2. 4.6.2 J3/J4: I2C Address Hardware Setting (A0)
      3. 4.6.3 J5/J6: I2C Address Hardware Setting (A1)
      4. 4.6.4 External I2C Lines and Terminal Block T1
      5. 4.6.5 VIN+/VIN– Input Filter (R1, R2, and C1)
      6. 4.6.6 Shunt Monitor Configuration and Terminal Blocks T3 and T4
  6. 5INA226EVM Software Setup
    1. 5.1 Hardware Requirements
    2. 5.2 Software Installation
  7. 6INA226EVM Software Overview
    1. 6.1 Starting the INA226EVM Software
    2. 6.2 Configuring the INA226EVM Software
      1. 6.2.1 I2C Address Selection
      2. 6.2.2 Configure Operating Mode
      3. 6.2.3 Set Conversion Times
      4. 6.2.4 Set Configuration Register
      5. 6.2.5 Configuring the Alert Pin
    3. 6.3 Using the INA226EVM Software
      1. 6.3.1 INA226 Bus Voltage, Shunt Voltage, Current, and Power Reading Bar
      2. 6.3.2 Calculation and Theory of Operation
      3. 6.3.3 Register Tab
      4. 6.3.4 Graph Tab
      5. 6.3.5 Auto-Write and the Supply Voltage
  8. 7INA226EVM Documentation
    1. 7.1 Schematic
    2. 7.2 PCB Layout
    3. 7.3 Bill of Materials
  9. 8Revision History

6.1 Starting the INA226EVM Software

The INA226 software can be operated through the Windows Start menu. From Start, select All Programs; then select the INA226EVM program.

Figure 6-1 shows how the software should appear if the INA226EVM is functioning properly.

GUID-7D2141B2-7D1B-446C-AE98-A7E7D2CC32F9-low.pngFigure 6-1 INA226EVM Software Interface

Figure 6-2 shows an error that pops up if the computer cannot communicate with the EVM. If you receive this error, first check to see that the USB cable is properly connected on both ends. This error can also occur if you connect the USB cable before the SM-USB-DIG Platform power source. Another possible source for this error is a problem with your PC USB Human Interface Device driver. Make sure that the device is recognized when the USB cable is plugged in; recognition is indicated by a Windows-generated confirmation sound.

GUID-8640E6FC-7505-4387-BF0B-0D4C12E93679-low.gifFigure 6-2 INA226EVM Software: Communication Error With the SM-USB-DIG Platform