Evaluates: MAX17843 MAX17843 Evaluation Kit General Description Quick Start The MAX17843 evaluation kit (EV kit) demonstrates the The following procedure describes the setup and testing capabilities of the MAX17843 12-channel, high-voltage of a two-module, distributed, daisy-chained system using smart sensor data-acquisition interface IC. Vertical head- the MAX17843 IC. The user can choose to configure as ers (P2, P3, P5, and P6) allow for the connection of mul- many EV kit modules as needed, based on their system tiple EV kits, supporting up to a 32-device (max) daisy- and testing requirements. chain configuration. Required Equipment Two MAX17843 EV kits Benefits and Features One MAX17841B EV kit (includes a MINIQUSB Battery-Cell String Emulation command module) UART Interface Maxim command module (MINIQUSB) Windows XP-, Windows Vista-, Windows 7-, and MINIQUSB board Windows 10-Compatible Software MINIQUSB-XHV board (do not use this board) Proven PCB Layout Two 9V to 60V DC power supplies (refer to the Fully Assembled and Tested MAX17843 IC data sheet for recommended operating ranges) MAX17843 EV Kit Files User-supplied Windows XP-, Windows Vista-, Windows 7, Windows 10-compatible PC with a FILE DECRIPTION spare USB port MAX17843 EvKit Installer.exe GUI Note: In the following sections, software-related items are identified by bolding. Text in bold refers to items directly from the EV kit software. Text in bold and underlined refers to items from the Windows operating system. Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. Windows, Windows XP, and Windows Vista are regis- tered trademarks and registered service marks of Microsoft Corporation. 319-100115 Rev 0 12/17Evaluates: MAX17843 MAX17843 Evaluation Kit 9) Connect the second 18V supply between the PACK+ Procedure and PACK- PCB pads on the second MAX17843 EV The MAX17843 EV kit is fully assembled and test- kit. ed. Follow the steps below to verify board operation. 10) Connect the six 2-wire blue crossover cables as Caution: Do not enable the power supplies until all described below: connections are completed. Connect P1 on the MAX17841B EV kit to P6 on the 1) Install the EV kit software on your computer by run- first MAX17843 EV kit ning the MAX17843 EvKit Installer.exe file. Connect P2 on the MAX17841B EV kit to P5 on the 2) Connect the MINIQUSB module to the J3 and J4 first MAX17843 EV kit headers on the MAX17841B EV kit. 3) Connect the USB cable from the PC to the Connect P2 on the first MAX17843 EV kit to P6 on MINIQUSB board. A Building Driver Database the second MAX17843 EV kit window pops up in addition to a New Hardware Connect P3 on the first MAX17843 EV kit to P5 on Found message if this is the first time the EV kit the second MAX17843 EV kit board is connected to the PC. If a window is not 11) Connect the single, 2-wire red loopback cable from seen like the one described above after 30s, remove P2 to P3 on the second MAX17843 EV kit. the USB cable from the MINIQUSB and reconnect 12) Enable the DC power supply. it. Administrator privileges are required to install the 13) Start the MAX17843 EV kit software by opening USB device driver on Windows XP, Windows Vista, its icon in the Start Programs menu. The EV kit Windows 7, and Windows 10. software automatically establishes a connection with 4) Appropriate FTDI drivers may need to be down- the EV kit. Once the status bar at the bottom of the loaded and installed from the website at