From 50b16ca571b737bd9bbce65a08c502c54587193a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jan Michel Date: Thu, 25 May 2023 15:10:37 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] first sketch of Powerboard tests --- documents/TestPowerBoard.md | 35 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 35 insertions(+) diff --git a/documents/TestPowerBoard.md b/documents/TestPowerBoard.md index e69de29..b857e01 100644 --- a/documents/TestPowerBoard.md +++ b/documents/TestPowerBoard.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +Power Board Testing +== + +* add serial number sticker +* Connect board to USB and 5V via pin-header +* Reset (short reset pin to GND pin next to it) +* program microcontroller +* make power cycle to reboot + * 4 green LED next to the outputs should be on + +* connect to distributor board in test setup + * no red LED next to regulators should be on + +* check power consumption (12V, 0.2W) (?) + +* quick check of communication + * command: `./mdc_powerboard.pl -d 192.168.10.12 -b 0 -r Vin` -> 12V input voltage + +* check voltages on all four connectors (1.6V, 3.8V) + +* set output voltages to useful values + * command: `./mdc_powerboard.pl -d 192.168.10.12 -b 0 -r adjust -o 0 -c 0 -v 5` -> increase output voltage on first output + * repeat for o=0..3 and c=0..1 (8 times) + +* check voltages on all four connectors (2.2V, 4.4V) +* test all four outputs and the two channels of each output with external load (e.g. 2A) + * no red LED on, reasonable voltage & current + + +After initial tests +=== + +* mount on plate with power distributor, connect cable, fix with 1/2 bolts +* check power consumption (12V, 0.5W) (?) +* test communication functions to all four boards (b=0..3) again -- 2.43.0