SBAU487 August   2025

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Getting Started and Next Steps
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Block Diagram
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Power Requirements
    2. 2.2 Header Information
    3. 2.3 Jumper Information
    4. 2.4 Slide Switches and Push Buttons
    5. 2.5 Test Points
    6. 2.6 Cautions and Warnings
    7. 2.7 Analog Inputs
      1. 2.7.1 Voltage Inputs
        1. 2.7.1.1 Voltage Measurement Analog Front End
      2. 2.7.2 Current Sensor Inputs
        1. 2.7.2.1 Current Measurement Analog Front End
          1. 2.7.2.1.1 Rogowski Coil Inputs
      3. 2.7.3 Analog Gain Setting
  9. 3Software Installation
    1. 3.1 GUI Operation
    2. 3.2 Launch the Metrology Software
  10. 4Energy Metrology Software Overview
    1. 4.1 Using the ADS131M08MET-EVM
      1. 4.1.1 Measuring Voltage and Current
        1. 4.1.1.1 Calibration Procedure
          1. 4.1.1.1.1 Gain Calibration
          2. 4.1.1.1.2 Voltage and Current Gain Calibration
          3. 4.1.1.1.3 Active Power Gain Calibration
          4. 4.1.1.1.4 Offset Calibration
          5. 4.1.1.1.5 Phase Calibration
    2. 4.2 Test Accuracy Results
      1. 4.2.1 Current Transformer Results
      2. 4.2.2 Rogowski Coil Results
    3. 4.3 Developing an Application
  11. 5Hardware Design Files
    1. 5.1 Schematics
    2. 5.2 Bill of Materials (BOM)
    3. 5.3 PCB Layouts
  12. 6Design and Documentation Support
    1. 6.1 Design Files
      1. 6.1.1 PCB Layout Recommendations
    2. 6.2 Tools and Software
    3. 6.3 Documentation Support
    4. 6.4 Support Resources
    5. 6.5 Trademarks

3.2 Launch the Metrology Software

Using the provided USB to serial cable, plug the USB end into the PC and connect the 9-pin D connector into the RS-232 port on the EVM. Apply 3.3V to J5 and run the calibrator executable file. LEDs D1 and D2 illuminate and the following screen appears on the PC.

ADS131M08MET GUI Start-up Figure 3-3 GUI Start-up

If the COMMS button does not turn green, verify there is +3.3V applied to J5 and double-check the COM port settings in both the Device Manager and calibrator-config.XML file. Press the COMMS button to launch the metering GUI. The screen in Figure 3-4 showing the meter status becomes active on the computer.

ADS131M08MET Initial Meter Status Figure 3-4 Initial Meter Status