RoadTest: Sign Up to Roadtest the ADI ADALM2000 Data Acquisition Module
Author: vinayyn
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Evaluation Type: Test Equipment
Did you receive all parts the manufacturer stated would be included in the package?: True
What other parts do you consider comparable to this product?: Analog Discovery 2, Analog Discovery 3
What were the biggest problems encountered?: Color coding of the connector wires.
Detailed Review:
Analog Devices ADALM2000 Data Acquisition Module is an Miniature Electronics lab in the Palm. Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, the ADALM2000 is completely self-contained and entirely USB powered with the default firmware. The ADALM2000 is best for university students and self-learners interested in more advanced circuit and electronics classes.
ADI ADALM2000 Unboxing
ADALM2000 Features
ADALM2000 Has
Analog Inputs (oscilloscope) Features
Signal Generator Features
Pattern Generator
Logic Analyzer
Digital I/O
Power Supplies
Network Analyzer
Voltmeter
Spectrum Analyzer
Other Features
Depending on the different needs and wants of the ADALM2000 M2K, There are 3 main categories of users:
ADALM2000 M2K Connector Pinouts
Scopy is a multi-functional software toolset with strong capabilities for signal analysis.
Scopy can be used in the following OS Platforms.
1. Scopy for Windows
2. Scopy for Linux
3. Scopy for OSX
4. Scopy for Android
In this road test review, I am using Scopy for Android majorly together with Scopy for Windows.
Tap on the downloaded .apk file to start the installation process and proceed by hitting the “Install” button. Optionally, you may be warned that this application comes from unknown sources, hit the “Install anyway” button. Now, you can find “Scopy” together with your other apps.
In order to connect ADALM2000 to your device, you will need an OTG adapter that will mediate the connection between your device and the USB cable, as shown in the video below.
The Home view is divided into four sections:
If a compatible USB device is available it will be displayed in the Devices section.
To connect to that device click on the device and then click the Connect button in the Information Window.
If the connection was established, the device will have a green status line under it and you will be able to disconnect from it in the same Information Window.
To connect to a remote device click on the Plus icon. Enter the IP of the remote device into the Hostname field and click the Connect button. If a device can be detected at the IP you provided, the Connect button will change to an Add button and you can click on it to add the remote device to the list of detected devices.
Clicking the Forget Device button will remove the device from the list. Clicking the Identify button will make the device blink.
The save/load buttons can be used to save the current session or load another session. The preferences button will open the preferences for Scopy where different options for different tools can be modified.
Clicking the Reset Scopy button will reset the application to a default configuration.
Checking the user notes preference will enable a tool where the user can add different pages with html formatted text
Scopy interacts with only one hardware device at a time. Once a device is selected to be used with the application, a list of instruments that are available for that device will be enabled. Each instrument can be opened from the left menu. The icon on the right of the instrument name specifies that the instrument is enabled and provides a shortcut that allows an instrument to be turned on or off.
The instruments menu can be minimized by clicking on the Scopy button near the top-left window.
Scopy provides the detaching into multiple windows feature for each instrument available, providing a better view/manipulation.
There are 2 ways to do this:
Complete user guides on how to use each Scopy instrument with ADALM2000:
The ADI Team has made good documents on ADALM2000, In details can be viewed by clicking the individual links provided.
1. Oscilloscope
Pros and cons.
Pros:
Cons: Captured data files that are exported had blank a few times and unexpectedly stop
I have tested the oscilloscope Feature and created a video of the test, have a look.
Pros and cons.
Pros: Custom waveforms can be created using Excel.
Cons: Scopy Android App and Windows App freezes sometimes while Operating.
I have tested the Signal Generator Feature and created a video of the test, have a look.
ADALM 2000 M2K Signal generator and oscilloscope Parallel working
Pros and cons.
Pros: Low Latency
Cons: the decoder will not be able to Decode in Some cases.
I have tested the Logic Analyzer Feature and created a video of the test, have a look. I2C Decoder is Tested with ESP32 and PCF8574.
Pros: Using CSV Format data patterns can be generated formats.
7. Digital IO
Pros: Easy to operate
Cons: Scopy Fails to update the status and is slow to respond while operating with external sources.
8. Voltmeter
Pros:
Cons: In the scopy android app Voltage Reading are overlapping
I have tested the voltmeter Feature and created a video of the test, have a look.
9. Power Supply
Pros: Positive and Negative supply output
Cons: Current output is not constant
Conclusion
Except for the above-listed details, ADALM 2000 Is a good choice for Entry level Electronics learners, Hobbyists. The ADALM 2000 and Android app helps to Use the lab equipment features without Depending on a laptop or desktop, hence it's very cost-effective.
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