MDEV-USB-QS Linx Technologies Inc, MDEV-USB-QS Datasheet - Page 4

• Manufacturer Part Number: MDEV-USB-QS
• Description: KIT DEV MASTER USB QS SERIES
• Manufacturer: Linx Technologies Inc
• Series: QSr
• Type: USBr

Specifications of MDEV-USB-QS

• Supply Voltage (min): 7 V
• Product: RF Development Tools
• Supply Voltage (max): 16 V
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: QS Series
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS
Figure 8: Software Installer
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The software included with the Master Development System uses the Direct
Drivers and cannot be used with the Virtual COM Port Drivers. Both drivers are
included on the CD with the software, so be sure to choose the appropriate one.
The first time a QS module is plugged into a computer, Windows will display the
Found New Hardware Wizard, which will guide you through installing the drivers.
Application Note AN-00201 “Installing the SDM-USB-QS-S Drivers” describes
the installation of the drivers in detail. The drivers should be installed before
running the Development Software.
The QS Series Master Development System Software will automatically start
when the CD is inserted and the player in the figure below will appear.
View Documentation
Clicking the Install Software button will start the Installation Wizard, which will
guide you through the installation of the development software. The View
Documentation button will show a list of the application notes and manuals
related to the QS module. Selecting one of these will open the file in Adobe
Acrobat. The Play Movie button will play a short video about Linx in the Player
screen, which can be controlled with the Selection Keypad. Clicking the button
on the bottom right of the player will open the Linx Technologies homepage in
the computer’s default browser.
Options listed in the View Documentation list will allow for the installation of
Adobe Acrobat Reader so that the documents may be viewed. There is also the
option of installing Flash, which may be required if the Linx video does not play
correctly.
Install Software
Player Screen
Exit
Play Movie
Selection Keypad
Go To The
Linx Homepage
QS SERIES MASTER DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Figure 9: The Choose Application Screen
Figure 10: The Control Panel for RS-232 Operation
When the software is first started, the screen in the figure below will prompt the
user to choose which area of the development board will be used with the QS
module: the RS-232 or the PIC section.
The Control Panel will then appear, setup for whichever section was selected.
The area can be changed by going to the Window pull-down menu and clicking
the appropriate selection.
Full documentation for the software and samples of the source code can be
found in the help file, obtained by clicking on Help \ Help File and selecting either
the .pdf file to be displayed in Adobe Acrobat or the .html file to be displayed in
the default web browser.
If any problems are encountered, first unplug the module and plug it back in, then
check the help file. If your problem is not corrected or addressed, then Linx
contact information can be found under the Help \ Contact Us menu.
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