The 78M6613 Evaluation Board User Manual provides information on the installation, connection setup, and usage of the 78M6613 Evaluation Board.
The Maxim 78M6613 Evaluation Board is an electrical measurement unit that uses the 78M6613 power‑ and energy‑measurement IC to measure up to two single‑phase AC loads. The board connects to a PC via USB and includes firmware demo code that provides a command‑line interface for reading voltage, current, power, energy and other parameters.
This manual provides detailed installation steps, safety and ESD precautions, driver setup, schematic diagrams, bill of materials, PCB layouts, ordering information and contact details. It also outlines system requirements and testing procedures performed before shipping.
| Input Voltage Range | 110‑240 VAC (up to 300 VAC max) |
|---|---|
| Current Range | 10 mA – 20 A |
| Line Frequency Range | 46‑64 Hz |
A PC with at least a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, running Windows XP, Vista or 7, equipped with a USB port and a 1024 × 768 display.
It reports watts, volts, current, VAR, VA, phase angle, power factor, accumulated energy, frequency, date/time, and alarm statuses.