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Installation and use of the BOSCH Sensortec

ABSTRACT

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SMB365 (acceleration) and SMD500 (pressure)

multi sensor, wireless Demo-Board

BlueBox V1.0

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Based on the experience of 500 million MEMS sensors and testing to highest quality

standards, BOSCH Sensortec has developed a sensor family, consisting out of

pressure- and acceleration sensors with best-of-the-market performance and out-

standing reliability. Both the SMB365 acceleration sensor and the SMD500 pressure

sensor are specifically designed for digital low-power applications to enhance

functionality in consumer electronic devices as well as in health, logistics and security

systems. These sensors are available in small and thin standard packages

(QFN 4x4 mm² for acceleration and LCC8 5x5 mm² for pressure) to fit even into the

smallest, state-of-the-art devices.

This application note shows how to set up and how to install the SensorDesktop

software and the BlueBox hardware for functionality demonstration and some minor

evaluation purposes or application examples of the SMB365 and the SMD500 sensor.

The proper use and some general functions, e.g. wireless operation of the BlueBox

Demo-Board, are also described. For specific product evaluation refer to the BOSCH

Sensortec Evaluation Board which is especially designed for application engineering or

extensive testing purposes.

Discover more innovative perspectives for Life Sience and consumer applications:

www.bosch-sensortec.com

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REQUIREMENTS

• IBM-compatible PC (min. 1.5 GHz and 128 MB RAM)

• Operating system: Windows2000

or WindowsXP®

• Bluetooth capability including software and drivers for optional wireless operation

• CD-ROM Drive

• Temporary administrator rights to install software

• Free USB 1.1 Port or higher for wire bounded operation

OPERATING CONDITIONS:

• Temperature: 0 – 55°C

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1) The Bosch Sensortec BlueBox with its Sensor Desktop software package supports full wireless operation via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth capability is

specific to the operating system. All additional necessary hard- and software (e.g. Bluetooth stick with its corresponding software and drivers) is not

included in the BlueBox multi sensor wireless demo board scope of delivery.

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Content

INTRODUCTION 4

1.1 BOARD OVERVIEW 5

1.1.1 Acceleration Part (SMB365) 6

1.1.2 Pressure Part (SMD500) 6

1.2 BOARD CONSTITUENTS 7

HARD- & SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 8

QUICK-START 17

3.1 USB WIRE BOUND 17

3.2 BLUETOOTH WIRELESS 19

3.3 CUSTOM CALIBRATION OF THE PRESSURE SENSOR SMD500 21

3.3.1 Calibrate at sea level (via internet) 22

3.3.2 Calibrate at sea level (manual) 23

3.3.3 Calibrate altitude (manual) 24

OPERATION 25

4.1 THE BLUEBOX COCKPIT WINDOW 25

4.2 THE BLUEBOX ALTIMETER WINDOW 27

4.2.1 Additional Plots and Altimeter Settings 29

4.3 THE BLUEBOX ACCELEROMETER WINDOW 33

4.3.1 SMB365 Normal-Power Mode 35

4.3.2 SMB365 Low-Power Mode in global interrupt conditions 36

4.3.3 SMB365 Low-Power Mode in independent interrupt conditions 37

4.3.4 SMB365 Selftest 40

4.4 SENSOR EVALUATION AND DIRECT DATA EXPORT 42

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1 Introduction

Sensors from Bosch Sensortec provide many capabilities for consumer products, offering a

wide range of new functions. By measuring acceleration, pressure and angular rate, they make

operating devices simpler and more intuitive. BOSCH Sensortec MEMS sensors also contribute

to more efficient medical care. Devided into acceleration and pressure sensing, the applications

are typically realized in the fields of

Acceleration Sensing

• Mobile phones and PDAs

• Portable music players

• Toys and gaming

• Portable city- and outdoor navigation

• Leisure and sports

• Camera and video equipment

• Mobile computing

• Security systems

• Health

• Home appliances

• Logistics

Pressure Sensing:

• Portable city- and outdoor navigation

• Dead reckoning

• Leisure and sports

• Weather forecast

• Vertical velocity indication (rise / sink speed)

• Security systems

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1.1 Board overview

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SMB365

[1.1] BlueBox overview including axes alignment for SMB365 acceleration sensor

The Bosch Sensortec BlueBox Demo-Board in combination with its SensorDesktop software

was built for the simultaneous demonstration of the general functionality of the digital

accelerometer sensor SMB365 and the digital pressure sensor SMD500. This includes the

possibility of demonstrating output signal behaviors of each sensor as graphical functions,

interrupt features different power modes, threshold and hysteresis limits, different acceleration

or pressure ranges, the self test function, as well as a user defined direct data export. All either

wire bound via USB or wireless via Bluetooth. Note that the Bosch BlueBox Demo-Board should

not be considered as an evaluation tool. For specific product evaluation refer to the

corresponding BOSCH Evaluation Kits.

After a simple installation of the SensorDesktop software and the connection of the demo board

to a free USB port acceleration specific signals corresponding e.g. to tilt, movement, free-fall,

vibration, shock as well as pressure specific signals corresponding e.g. to height, atmospheric

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or differential pressure, change in weather and many more can all be measured and visualized

in real-time.

1.1.1 Acceleration Part (SMB365)

In order to measure the above mentioned acceleration specific signals, the BlueBox demo

board is equipped with the Bosch Sensortec SMB365 acceleration sensor. This digital, triaxial

accelerometer, on the basis of the differential capacitive principle, is able to measure low gravity

accelerations in two ranges (±2g and ±10g full scale) in all 3 directions in space, the X, Y and Z

direction with a resolution of 0.004g in the low g range. The alignment of the positive X, Y and Z

direction according to the acceleration sensor is described in the illustration [1.1] above. The

SMB365 is based on automotive proven Robert Bosch technology for silicon surface micro-

machining processes. This has been proven in more than 200 million Bosch accelerometers so

far.

1.1.2 Pressure Part (SMD500)

Additionally to the accelerometer, the BlueBox board is equipped with another Bosch Sensortec

product, the SMD500 pressure sensor, which marks a new generation of high precision digital

pressure sensors for consumer applications. The SMD500 is based on piezoresistive

technology for EMC robustness, high accuracy and linearity as well as long term stability. Its

ultra low-power, low voltage electronics are optimized for use in mobile phones, PDAs, GPS

devices and outdoor equipment. With an altitude noise down to 0.03 hPa (0.25 m) it offers

superior performance in a measurement range from 300 to 1100 hPa (+9000 to -500 m).

For detailed information please refer to the SMB365 and SMD500 related data sheets.

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1.2 Board constituents

The following illustration describes the main elements of the BlueBox multi sensor demo board.

Main components are:

Number Component

1. Bluetooth unit

2. Bosch Sensortec SMB365 acceleration sensor

3. V

Voltage Regulator and V

reg

Logic Level Shifter

Shift

4. Microcontroller Programming Interface

5. 8bit Microcontroller

6. Converter ASIC; Bit Parallel to USB

7. Bosch Sensortec SMD500 pressure sensor

8. Data Transmission and Control LED‘s

9. USB I/O Port

10. On/Off switch

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2 Hard- & Software Installation

1. Insert SensorDesktop-CD

2. Run “setup.exe” from the directory …:\ SensorDesktop _DemoSoftware

3. The following message box appears

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4. Click “Next”

5. The following message box appears

6. Select the primary installation directories “BST_SensorDesktop” and “National

Instruments” in the user specific directory “Program Files” (drive may vary from C:\)

7. The following message box appears

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8. Accept the License Agreement(s) as described above.

9. Click “Next”

10. The following message box appears

11. Confirm installation by clicking on “Next”

12. While the installation is in progress, the following message box appears

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13. Wait until the installation is finished

14. When the installation of SensorDesktop is finished, the following message box appears

15. Click finish and restart computer if necessary

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16. After restarting the computer, connect the BlueBox demo board to a free USB port

17. Turn on the BlueBox (main switch on the board into the direction to the USB connector)

18. The following message boxes appears

19. Click “Next”

20. The following message box appears

21. Install Hardware Device Drivers by recommended selection as described above

22. Click “Next”

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23. The following message box appears

24. Locate Files by selecting “CD-ROM drives” and “Specify a location” as described above

25. Click “Next”

26. The following message box appears

27. Make sure that the correct CD-ROM is inserted and confirm by clicking “OK”

28. Select “FTDIBUS.INF” as Hardware Device Driver

29. Click “Open”

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30. If driver file has been successfully found, the following message box appears

31. Confirm the selection by clicking “Next”

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32. If the driver file has been successfully installed, the following message box appears

33. Click “Finish” to complete the FTDIBUS.INF Device Driver installation

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34. After finishing of the FTDIBUS.INF Device Driver installation the following message

boxes appears

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35. Click “Next”

36. The following message box appears

37. Install Hardware Device Drivers by recommended selection as described above

38. Click “Next”

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39. The following message box appears

40. Locate Files by selecting “CD-ROM drives” and “Specify a location” as described above

41. Click “Next”

42. The following message box appears

43. Make sure that the correct CD-ROM is inserted and confirm by clicking “OK”

44. Select “FTDIPORT.INF” as Hardware Device Driver

45. Click “Open”

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46. If the driver file has been successfully found, the following message box appears

47. Confirm the selection by clicking “Next”

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48. If the driver file has been successfully installed, the following message box appears

49. Click “Finish” to complete the Device Driver installation

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3 Quick-Start

Note: It is strongly recommended that the BST Sensor Desktop software is already installed on

your PC before continuing with the following chapters.

3.1 USB wire bound

1. Turn on the BlueBox demo board (Main Switch into the direction of the USB connector)

o The demo board performs a self test indicated as a LED light up sequence

o LEDs in general from left to right:

- outer red: (flashes) battery warning

- yellow: (constant) continuous data transmission

- green: (constant) logic COM port connection

- yellow: (alternately flashes with green LED) searching COM port

- inner red: (constant) recharging battery

USB connector

LEDs

Main Switch

2. Connect the BlueBox to a free USB-Port on your PC

o the red LED on the board indicates: “recharging battery pack”, used for optional

wireless operation, the green LED indicates “logic connection to COM port O.K.”

3. Execute the SensorDesktop software on the PC from Start\Programs\ SensorDesktop

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4. After starting the software, the cockpit window of the BlueBox software appears. The

software tries to locate automatically the corresponding COM port of the demo board. If

the demo board is located, a status message at the bottom left hand corner of the

software window will indicate to which COM port the module is connected. If the status

window indicates “Module not found” the board has to be located manual. Only in this

case click on “File” Æ “Detect Module on COM Port” in the status bar.

Select „File“ Æ “Detect Module on COM Port” for manual COM port location

Start data acquisition

Status window

5. Press the „Start“ button to start data acquisition of acceleration and pressure sensor

6. Accelerate, roll, tilt or lift the BlueBox board

7. Watch the graphs in the different displays on the cockpit screen

o Note: For exact altimeter response it is strongly recommended to correct the

ambient air pressure data before further using the board (see chapter 3.3)

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3.2 Bluetooth wireless

1. Make sure that the used PC or laptop supports Bluetooth capability.

2. Make sure that system specific Bluetooth hard- and software as well as drivers are

installed and activated.

3. Before using wireless data transmission via Bluetooth start up the BlueBox once

according to chapter 3.1 and let the BlueBox connected at least 5 hours to fully charge

the battery pack.

Main Switch

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Bluetooth unit

4. Double Click on the Bluetooth symbol in the system tray or start your Bluetooth

software to set up the correct Bluetooth environment for the BlueBoard.

o Bluetooth software must support SPP Protocoll (S

erial Port Profile) and virtual

serial COM port respectively

o Configure according to “Pair Devices” or “Pairing”

5. Turn on the BlueBox demo board (USB cable disconnected) for wireless use

6. Search for the corresponding Bluetooth Device ID in Bluetooth environment

in this example “7763” according to the illustration above

o When asked for Bluetooth Pin or Key enter “0000”

8. Execute the SensorDesktop software on the PC from Start\Programs\ SensorDesktop

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9. After starting the software, the cockpit window of the BlueBox software appears. The

software tries to locate automatically the corresponding virtual COM port of the demo

board. If the demo board is located, a status message at the bottom left hand corner of

the software window will indicate, to which COM port the module is connected. If the

status window indicates “Module not found” the board has to be located manually. Only

in this case click on “File” Æ “Detect Module on COM Port” in the status bar.

Select „File“ Æ “Detect Module on COM Port” for manually COM port location

Start data acquisition

Status window

10. Press the „Start“ button to start data acquisition of acceleration and pressure sensor

11. Accelerate, roll, tilt or lift the BlueBox board

12. Watch the graphs in the different displays on the cockpit screen

o Note: For exact altimeter response it is strongly recommended to correct the

ambient air pressure data before further using the board (see chapter 3.3)

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3.3 Custom calibration of the SMD500 altimeter function

With the SMD500, there is the possibility to precisely measure the ambient air- or atmospheric

pressure. According to the international barometric formula it is possible to determine the

current altitude out of the measured atmospheric pressure. Before using the SMD500 on the

BlueBox multi sensor demo board for exact altitude measurements, some facts are good to

know:

The ambient air- or atmospheric pressure is a typical weather and temperature related

phenomena. As a law of nature, the atmospheric pressure varies in a certain range over the day

and can be referred in two ways. Either to the ambient (as is) pressure, including the actual

position altitude or to the pressure at sea level (virtual), excluding the altitude of the actual

position. This “virtual” or “re-calculated” pressure, the so called pressure at sea level, always

refers to the height of “zero” above sea level. According to the international barometric formula

mentioned above, altitude (h) in meter, atmospheric pressure (p) and pressure at sea level (p

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can be related as followed:

⎛ ⎜

⎛

⎜

⋅=

-1 44262.7 h h in meter

⎜

⎝

⎜ ⎝

⎞

255.5

⎟

⎞ ⎟

⎟

⎟ ⎠

According to the formula above, the SMD500 always measures precisely the absolute

atmospheric pressure, including height, temperature and weather effects. In combination with

the pressure at sea level, it is possible e.g. to determine the altitude. For accurate altitude

measurements, using the SMD500 on the BlueBox demo board, it is necessary to recalibrate

the board at least once a day. For an exact altitude measurement we recommend to calibrate

the board straight before the measurement.

Generally, there are three possibilities for a calibration. On the one hand, if the exact sea level

pressure is known or possible to get (e.g. from internet or a nearby airport), there is the

possibility to “calibrate at sea level” either “via internet” or “manual”. On the other hand, if the

exact altitude is known, there is the possibility for a calibration using the function “calibrate

altitude”.

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3.3.1 Calibrate at sea level via internet

This function applies to altitude measurements under a known sea level pressure obtained from

the internet.

1. Open Settings Æ Calibrate at sea level

2. Chose “via internet tab” [a]

3. Connect the PC to the internet

4. Select the nearby location from the default list [b]

o location in default list should be < 200 km off current location

o if current location is > 200 km in distance calibrate according chapter 3.3.2

5. Choose the unit [c]

6. Press “get pressure at sea level” [d] for pressure at sea level update

7. Confirm with OK [e] or cancel [f] selection

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3.3.2 Calibrate at sea level manually

This function applies to altitude measurements under a known and manually obtained sea level

pressure.

1. Open Settings Æ Calibrate at sea level

2. Choose “manual tab” [a]

d e

3. Obtain current pressure at sea level

o E.g. from local weather service or nearby airport

4. Choose corresponding unit [b]

5. Put in the pressure value [c]

6. Confirm with OK [d] or cancel [e] selection

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3.3.3 Calibrate altitude manually

This function applies to pressure measurements under a known and manually obtained altitude

1. Open Settings Æ Calibrate altitude

2. the following message box appears

3. Obtain actual altitude above sea level

o E.g. from map with altitude details, travel guide or internet

4. Choose corresponding unit [a]

5. Put in the altitude value [b]

6. Confirm with OK [c] or cancel [c] selection

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4 Operation

4.1 The BlueBox Cockpit Window

The following figure gives an overview of the BlueBox Cockpit Window

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1. Cockpit Tab

2. Acceleration display (SMB365)

• Display shows output signals of all 3 axes (X, Y, Z) of the SMB365 in g

• 1 g corresponds to an acceleration of approximately 9,81 m/s²

• The abscissa (x-coordinate) corresponds to time in seconds

• The ordinate (y-coordinate) corresponds to acceleration in g

• The ordinate features custom Min/Max scaling (± 2g full scale in low g mode)

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3. Altitude Display (SMD500)

• The display shows the primary output signal of the SMD500 converted to altitude

• 8.5 m differential height corresponds to an differential pressure of about 1 hPa

pressure at sea level

• The abscissa (x-coordinate) corresponds to time in seconds

• The ordinate (y-coordinate) corresponds to altitude in meter or feet

• The ordinate features custom min/max scaling

4. Yaw Display (SMG300)

• Disabled on BlueBord V1.0

5. COM Port Status Window

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• Indicates connection status of the BlueBoard demo board

6. Temperature Display (SMD500)

• Display shows temperature as a secondary output signal of the SMD500 in °C,

°F or K (details see chapter 4.2 [18] )

• The abscissa (x-coordinate) corresponds to time in seconds

• The ordinate (y-coordinate) corresponds to the temperature in °C, °F or K

• The ordinate features custom min/max scaling

7. Pressure Display (SMD500)

• Display shows the primary output signal of the SMD500 in hPa, PSI or mm Hg

• 1hPa is equal to a pressure of 1mbar

• The abscissa (x-coordinate) corresponds to time in seconds

• The ordinate (y-coordinate) corresponds to absolute pressure in hPa, PSI or mm Hg

• The ordinate features custom min/max scaling

8. Start button

• To start data acquisition of acceleration- and pressure sensor output signals

9. Stop button

• To end data acquisition of acceleration- and pressure sensor output signals

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4.2 The BlueBox Altimeter Window

The following figure gives an overview of the BlueBox Altimeter Window

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10. Altimeter Tab

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11. absolute pressure

• Display shows the absolute pressure in hPa, PSI or mm Hg

• hPa, PSI and mm Hg can be converted as followed:

o PSI = hPa * 0.01450377

o mm Hg = hPa / 1.333224

o hPa = PSI / 0.01450377

o mm Hg = PSI * 51.71496

o hPa = PSI / 0.01450377

o mm Hg = hPa * 1.333224

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12. absolute altitude above sea level

• Display shows the absolute altitude above sea level in meter or feet

• the absolute altitude in meter is calculated according to the international

barometric formula (see chapter 3.3)

• meter and feet can be converted as followed:

o meter = feet / 0.3048

o feet = meter * 0.3048

13. Altimeter gauge

• Display shows the calculated altitude in the meter or feet

14. digital value pressure

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• Display shows digital output pressure value of the SMD500 in LSB

15. pressure at sea level

• Display shows the pressure at sea level in hPa, PSI or mm Hg

16. Barometer gauge

• Display shows the pressure at sea level in hPa, PSI and mm Hg

17. digital value temperature

• Display shows digital output temperature value of the SMD500 in LSB

18. Temperature

• Display shows the calculated temperature value in °C, °F or K

• Fahrenheit, Kelvin and Celsius can be converted as followed:

o °F = °C * 1.8 + 32

o K = °C + 273.15

o °C = (°F - 32) / 1,8

o K = °F + 459.67 / 1.8

o °C = K - 273.15

o °F = K *1.8 - 459.67

19. Thermometer gauge

• Display shows the calculated temperature value in °C and °F

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4.2.1 Additional Plots and Altimeter Settings

Plots

For a more detailed view of the SMD500 related signal outputs there is the possibility to express

the data (altitude, pressure, temperature) in additional plots as followed:

Open plots Æ View graphs

The following plot box appears

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3. Edit or customize plot box view

• Three plots will be generated

o Altitude, Pressure and Temperature

• All three plots offer automatically scaling of the y-axis

• In general there are 2 views possible

o Rolling graphs with 30 minutes (Yes or No)

o Rolling only effects data of > 30 min sampling time

o The two views are not reversible, if changed after 30 minutes

• Rolling graphs with 30 minutes: YES

o After 30 minutes the measurement starting point will be scrolled

o There will be only the last 30 minutes of measurement data visible

• Rolling graphs with 30 minutes: NO

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o After 30 minutes the time scale will be scaled

o All measurement data will be visible according to the new time scale

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Settings Æ Measurements

According to customized settings (high signal resolution or low power consumption) it is

possible to choose different sample averaging numbers and update rates. E.g. increasing the

resolution leads to a decreased noise with increased power consumption and contrariwise. This

behavior can be edited by the following:

Open Settings Æ Measurements

The following message box appears

Chose sampling average number and update rate according to the text

• sampling average number = Number of single values for avg. calculation

o edit by mouse scroll

• update rate = time for a new “send data command”

o Minimum update rate 0.5 s

• sample rate = update rate / sampling average number

o Minimum sampling rate 0.1 s

o Maximum 2 values per second (2 Hz) possible

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Settings Æ Display PROM Data

For some basic evaluation purposes, there is the possibility to display the stored SMD500

PROM data.

1. Open Settings Æ Display PROM data

The following message box appears

It is possible to manually view the stored data:

• AC1 to AC6 are the calibration coefficients expressed as raw data

o varying form 9 to 14 bit words

• F1 to F4 are shifted calibration coefficients

o shifted to generate 4 uniform 16 bit words containing the 6 AC

coefficients

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4.3 The BlueBox Accelerometer Window

The following figure gives an overview of the BlueBox Accelerometer Window

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20. Sensor Mode selection

• Normal Power for full performance mode (10bit resolution)

• Low Power for interrupt mode (7bit resolution)

• Standby for energy saving mode (0bit resolution)

21. Acceleration range selection

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• ± 2g for low g applications

• ± 10g for high g applications

22. Interrupt mode selection

• global interrupt conditions (same for all axes)

• independent interrupt conditions (individual for each axis)

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23. Hysteresis and Threshold level settings

• for global interrupt conditions

o Threshold and Hysteresis for all axes are given in digits (d) of a 7bit word

o 1d corresponds to 4 LSB (16mg in low g mode and 0.08g in high g mode)

• for axis individual interrupt conditions

o Threshold for each axis is given in digits (d) of a 5bit word

o 1d corresponds to 16 LSB (64mg in low g mode and 0.32g in high g mode)

o Hysteresis for each axis is given in digits (d) of a 3 bit word

o 1d corresponds to 64 LSB (256mg in low g mode and 1.28g in high g mode)

24. Selftest selection

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• Off/On (disable/enable) selftest to check signal evaluation path (MEMS plus ASIC)

25. Interrupt signal output LED

• LED off = interrupt inactive; LED on = interrupt active

• No software-function but direct readout of the SMB365 internal interrupt logic pin

26. Acceleration signal output screen

• Acceleration sensitive digital signal, given in LSB, g or m/sec²

• 1LSB corresponds to 4mg in low g mode and 20mg in high g mode

27. Ordinate unit selection (acceleration)

• choose proper unit of acceleration sensor output signal (g, m/s² or LSB)

28. Output signal reference color

• X-axis = green Y-axis = yellow Z-Axis = red

29. Ordinate scale selection (acceleration)

• full scale: ±512LSB, ±20m/s² or ±2g in 2 g range (resolution: 1LSB = 4mg)

• full scale: ±512LSB, ±100m/s² or ±10g in 10g range (resolution: 1LSB = 20mg)

30. Abscissa scale selection (timebase)

• select from 2000 to 50 msec/div

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4.3.1 SMB365 Normal-Power Mode

Software and sensor offer the following features

• Full performance (10bit resolution)

• Two selectable acceleration ranges: 2g and 10g

• Full selftest capability (see chapter 4.3.4)

• No interrupt functionality

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How to set up the SMB365 in Normal-Power mode:

• Select Normal-Power Mode [20]

• Select any acceleration range [21]

• Scale ordinate [27], [29] and abscissa [30]

• Start and stop data acquisition [8], [9] or activate self test [24] during data acquisition

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4.3.2 SMB365 Low-Power Mode in global interrupt conditions

Software and sensor offer the following features

• Interrupt functionality, e.g. for free-fall demonstration

• Increased acceleration output signal speed

• Reduced power consumption (20%)

• Reduced acceleration output signal resolution (7bit)

• Two selectable acceleration ranges: 2g and 10g

• Individual settings for global interrupt:

o Threshold (7bit): 1d = 4LSB (16mg in 2g mode and 0.08g in 10g mode)

o Hysteresis (7bit): 1d = 4LSB (16mg in 2g mode and 0.08g in 10g mode)

• Full selftest capability (see chapter 4.3.4)

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How to set up the SMB365 in global interrupt conditions:

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• Select Low-Power Mode [20]

• Select any acceleration range [21]

• Select Global Interrupt Mode [22]

• Put in global Hysteresis and Threshold digits [23]

• Start data acquisition [8]

• Accelerate, roll or tilt the BlueBox board while watching the interrupt LED [25]

Notes:

The triggering of an interrupt depends, in the first instance, on global Threshold value settings.

The global Threshold can be assumed as the interrupt “switch-on” level which must be

exceeded from at least one axis dependent acceleration signal. If any acceleration signal

exceeds this value, an interrupt will be activated. If all signals are below the Threshold value

again, the interrupt will be deactivated, provided that the Hysteresis value is set to zero, e.g.:

LED [25] = 1 if LSB

LED [25] = 0 if LSB

> Threshold OR LSBY > Threshold OR LSBZ > Threshold

< Threshold AND LSBY < Threshold AND LSBZ < Threshold

In addition to the global Threshold value a global Hysteresis value can also be set. The

Hysteresis can be assumed as the interrupt “switch-off” level, which must be under-run again

from all signals, to deactivate the triggered interrupt. It relates directly to the before set

Threshold value by a mathematical subtraction. The following example shows how to set up the

global Threshold and Hysteresis values. The calculation corresponds to the 2g operation mode,

e.g.:

LED [25] = 1 if LSB

LED [25] = 0 if LSB

Threshold:

Hysteresis:

> Threshold OR LSBY > Threshold OR LSBZ > Threshold

< Hysteresis AND LSBY < Hysteresis AND LSBZ < Hysteresis

gmgLSBLSBd 2.1167530047575 =⋅∝=⋅=

gmggLSBLSBLSBd 8.016252.120042530025 =⋅−∝=⋅−=

If Hysteresis is equal or above Threshold, the interrupt functionality will be disabled. For a total

reset of the sensor internal interrupt information just switch to standby mode [20] and continue.

4.3.3 SMB365 Low-Power Mode in independent interrupt conditions

Software and sensor offer the following features

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• Interrupt functionality, e.g. for theft protection

• Reduced power consumption (20%)

• Reduced acceleration output signal resolution (7 bit)

• Two selectable acceleration ranges: 2g and 10g

• Individual interrupt settings for each axis:

o Threshold (5 bit): 1d = 16LSB (64mg in 2g mode and 0.32g in 10g mode)

o Hysteresis (3 bit): 1d = 64LSB (256mg in 2g mode and 1.28g in 10g mode)

• Full selftest capability (see chapter 4.3.4)

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How to set up the SMB365 in axis independent interrupt conditions:

• Select Low-Power Mode [20]

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• Select any acceleration range [21]

• Select independent interrupt mode [22]

• Put in Hysteresis and Threshold digits for X, Y and Z axis [23]

• Start data acquisition [8]

• accelerate, roll or tilt the TriBox board while watching the interrupt LED [25]

For Interrupt operation as a function of Threshold and Hysteresis the same as shown in chapter

4.3.2 before applies with one exception. Threshold and Hysteresis can be selected individually

for each axis. For Hysteresis set = Zero, the following logic applies, e.g.:

LED [25] = 1 if LSB

LED [25] = 0 if LSB

> ThresholdX OR LSBY > ThresholdY OR LSBZ > ThresholdZ

< ThresholdX AND LSBY < ThresholdY AND LSBZ < Threshold

For Hysteresis set ≠ Zero, the following logic applies, e.g.:

LED [25] = 1 if LSB

LED [25] = 0 if LSB

> ThresholdX OR LSBY > ThresholdY OR LSBZ > ThresholdZ

< HysteresisX AND LSBY < HysteresisY AND LSBZ < HysteresisZ

The following example shows how to set up the axis specific Threshold and Hysteresis. The

calculation corresponds to the low g operation mode:

Threshold:

Hysteresis:

gmgLSBLSBd 28.16420320162020 =⋅∝=⋅=

gmggLSBLSBLSBd 02.1256128.12566413201 =⋅−∝=⋅−=

If Hysteresis is equal or above Threshold (LSB values), the interrupt functionality will be

disabled. For a total reset of the sensor internal interrupt information just switch to standby

mode [20] and continue.

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4.3.4 SMB365 Selftest

All operation modes of the SMB365 sensor (2g, 10g, normal power, low-power, global and

independent interrupt condition) offer full on-chip selftest capability. The selftest acts on all three

axes to check all signal evaluation paths of the MEMS simultaneously. This includes the silicon

sensing element as well as the ASIC itself. The selftest is realized by a physical deflection of the

seismic mass due to an electrostatic force. In operation, it is possible to perform the selftest at

any time over the complete life cycle. For more details please refer to the latest sensor related

datasheet.

rising edge

Selftest activated

falling edge

Selftest deactivated

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How to perform a SMB365 Selftest:

• Put the BlueBox in a stable neutral-horizontal position

• Select Operation Mode (example refers to Normal-Power Mode) [20]

• Select acceleration range (example refers to low g Mode) [21]

• Scale ordinate [27], [29] and abscissa [30] (example refers to ±512 LSB full scale, in 2g

range)

• Start data acquisition [8]

• Wait a few seconds

• Activate Selftest (Selftest On) [24]

• Wait a few seconds

• Deactivate Selftest (Selftest Off) [24]

• Stop data acquisition [9]

• Interpret selftest by comparing LSB signals

A successful test shows a rising edge (signal ad on) while activating the Selftest function and a

falling edge (signal subtraction) while activating the Selftest function at every axis on the

acceleration signal output screen. Dependent on sensor, acceleration range and axis, the test

signal should respond a LSB value within the specified tolerance level in a stable neutral-

horizontal position of the board.

Acceleration range Axis Successful selftest signal

X and Y see related sensor datasheet

Low g (± 2g)

Z see related sensor datasheet

X and Y see related sensor datasheet

High g (± 10g)

Z see related sensor datasheet

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4.4 Sensor Evaluation and Direct Data Export

Using the BST Sensor Desktop software in combination with the BlueBox demo board, it is

possible to perform a minor sensor evaluation. This includes both the SMD500 pressure and the

SMB365 acceleration sensor simultaneously. For basic evaluation purposes, the software

features a so-called online Direct Data Export in *.txt format via USB or wireless via Bluetooth.

The Direct Data Export is unlimited in time. While exporting the Data, for each tab activated

(Cockpit, Altimeter or Accelerometer) a corresponding header is automatically added to the *.txt

file. This means that only the active tab corresponding data is recorded.

Note: To sample either pressure or acceleration specific signals please use corresponding tab

for increased sampling speed.

How to perform a Direct Data Export:

• Open menu “Export Data” from the Sensor Desktop menu bar.

• Check “Activated” box

• Browse and/or create storage folder

• Choose appropriate filename and confirm with “OK”

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• If the Direct Data Export is activated correctly, the status message “Data export on”

appears at the bottom of the Sesor Desktop software window.

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• If the data acquisition is started by a click on “Start”, only the tab-corresponding data will

be exported. Regarding the figure above, only acceleration data will be exported.

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• Every time, the tabs (Cockpit, Altimeter and Accelerometer) are switched, the

corresponding data export to the *.txt file stops.

• If started again, a corresponding new header is added to the *.txt file

• The new sampled data will be automatically appended to the *.txt file

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Document History and Modification

Rev. No Chapter Description of Modification/Changes Name Date

0.0 All Basic Description Kult 10-July-06

1.0 All Review kult 18-July-06

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Date: 18-July-06 Signature: signed Kult, BST/ENG

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Revision No.:

No.: Date: Signature:

Department: Date: Signature:

BST/ENG 18-July-06 signed Schat

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