This document is the user manual for the 78M6631 evaluation board, which provides information on installation, connection setup, circuit diagrams, bill of materials, etc.
The Maxim 78M6631 Evaluation Board is an electrical measurement unit for three‑phase AC systems. It incorporates the 78M6631 power and energy measurement device and connects to a PC via an isolated USB interface. The board includes a demo kit with USB cable, ICE adaptor, current transformers, and documentation.
The manual provides safety and ESD guidelines, step‑by‑step installation instructions (USB driver, COM port mapping, basic connections), wiring diagrams for Wye and Delta configurations, a complete bill of materials, PCB layout drawings, and ordering information. Firmware demo code features are described, and procedures for testing and calibration are included.
| USB Interface Chip | FTDI FT232R |
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A PC with at least a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, running Windows XP, Vista, or 7, and a USB port is required.
The board accepts 120 VAC or 240 VAC (nominal) up to a maximum of 300 VAC referenced to neutral.