1 Establishing basic functionality
The software should be started selecting ams->TCS3400 EVM->DigitalLightSensor in the App
Programs menu or by double clicking the DigitalLightSensor.exe file from the installation directory.
The default installation directory, depending on the operating system you are using, is:
C:\Program Files\ams\TCS3400EVM Windows 32 bit operating systems
C:\Program Files (x86)\ams\TCS3400EVM Windows 64 bit operating systems
A different install path may be selected by the user. When started, two windows will open on the
PC. The top window, or Parent Window (PW), is not typically needed and may be placed out of the way. The bottom window, or Child Window (CW), is the main user interface and should be positioned on the screen for easy access.
Clicking on the red “X” on the PW will close both windows and terminate the application. Clicking on the red “X” on the CW will close only the CW.
The “Functional” tabs on both the left and right side of the main display (bottom window) will be selected by default. On the right side, numbers should be changing, showing that the ALS functions are operational. By changing the ambient light source or waving your hand over the sensor at <4 inch (100mm) separation you should see the ALS readings change correspondingly.
The balance of this document identifies and describes the controls available on the different tabs of the GUI. In combination with the TCS3400 datasheet, the QSG and application notes available on page 5/13
