Quick Start Guide TSL2591EVM TSL2591 Light-To-Digital High Sensitivity Ambient Light Sensor Version 1.1 Table of Contents 1 Out of the box....................................................................................................................... 3 2 Software installation ............................................................................................................. 3 3 Connect Hardware ............................................................................................................... 4 4 Start Application ................................................................................................................... 4 5 Contact and Support ............................................................................................................ 5 page 2/5 1 Out of the box Each TSL2591 EVM comes with the following components: Controller board v2.1 2 * TSL2591 Daughterboard * EVM Controller 2.1a (or newer) * USB Cable with A connector and mini B connector * Flash Drive with Application Software and Documents Software installation Most PCs should have one or more Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports. Install the ams flash drive into an unused USB port. 1. Double-click the Setup.exe file on the flash drive, or 2. Click Start -> Click Run -> Type E: setup.exe and press Enter. IMPORTANT: Use the appropriate drive letter in the above command to install the software. Flash Drive will commonly be assigned the next available drive letter for example C: hard drive D: CD-ROM E: flash drive page 3/5 The Digital Light Sensor Setup Wizard will open and guide you through the installation of the TSL2591 host software. (Figures 2 through 8). To re-install, run the setup.exe file again. To remove the software from your computer, Select ams -> TSL2591 EVM -> Uninstall TSL2591 EVM or use the Windows Control Panel (Figure 9). 3 Connect Hardware Plug the TSL2591 Daughterboard into the Controller board. (Figure 1) Always use ESD procedures when handling the EVM. Using the enclosed USB cable, plug the mini-B connector into the EVM module. Using the other end of the cable, plug the USB A connector into a USB port on the computer. 4 Start Application Click the digital Light Sensors icon on the desktop Welcome Screen Liability Disclaimer Select Installation Folder Thank you Screen page 4/5 Select Start Menu Folder Installation Completely Successfully Installation in Progress Remove Installation 5 Contact and Support For detail in using the TSL2591 EVM please refer to the User's Guide included in the documents. If any technical difficulties are encountered, use the Tech Support page at http://www.ams.com/Support to submit a technical support request anytime or call (972) 673-0759 (main) M-F 8AM-5PM CST You may also use http://www.ams.com to find worldwide local representatives in your area. page 5/5