Other Parts Discussed in Thread: IWR1843BOOST
Tool/software:
Hello!
I am currently working on getting the DCA1000EVM to work with the IWR1843BOOST and output raw adc data. I have configured my boards based off of the documentation for the 2 boards I have read online. I want to be able to configure my devices using mmWave Studio and then receive the raw IQ data output. I have been able to successfully detect ports, assign IP address, and load firmware onto the boards but I am having difficulty at the final step of configuration where I am not receiving a new adc_data.bin outputted from pressing the Post Proc button. It seems everything is connected and working correctly until getting to that point and I noticed that once I arm the DCA I am receiving a No LVDS data output which doesn't seem right if I am trying to ethernet stream the IQ. I am able to successfully run the demo scripts such as DataCaptureDemo_xWR and receive an output of an adc_data.bin file in the Post Proc folder, but when I manually configure there seems to be an issue that I need help debugging. I would be open to all assistance on this please! It seems everything is working until getting to the point of capturing the adc_data.bin file. I can share more information or details if needed and I have attached my board configuration and my most recent output log. I have 1 usb connected to the J8 port of the IWR1843BOOST and a 5V power connection to it as well. I have a usb connected to the DCA1000EVM J1 port, an ethernet (that has been configured) connected to it, as well as a 5V power connection to it as well. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Board configuration:
Output log:
GM: Constructor
GM: Mon Mar 03 15:06:24 2025
RSTD.Transmit("/Settings")
[15:06:25]
[15:06:25] ### Running Startup script: "C:\ti\mmwave_studio_02_01_01_00\mmWaveStudio\Scripts\Startup.lua" ###
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetAndTransmit ("/Settings/Scripter/Display DateTime" , "1")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetAndTransmit ("/Settings/Scripter/DateTime Format" , "HH:mm:ss")
[15:06:25] Scripter ignored: Attempt to UnBuild() again or before Build.
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/Dll" , "C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_01_01_00\\mmWaveStudio\\Clients\\\\LabClient.dll")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/Use" , "TRUE")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 1/Use" , "FALSE")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 2/Use" , "FALSE")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 3/Use" , "FALSE")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 4/Use" , "FALSE")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AL Client/AL Dll" , "C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_01_01_00\\mmWaveStudio\\RunTime\\SAL.dll")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/GuiDll" , "")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AutoUpdate/Enabled" , "TRUE")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AutoUpdate/Interval" , "1")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Monitors/UpdateDisplay" , "TRUE")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Monitors/OneClickStart" , "TRUE")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Automation/Automation Mode" , "false")
[15:06:25] RSTD.Transmit("/")
[15:06:25] RSTD.SaveSettings(): Settings saved to "C:\Users\Tyler\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\config.xml"
[15:06:25] RSTD.Build()
[15:06:25] RSTD.SaveSettings(): Settings saved to "C:\Users\Tyler\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\config.xml"
[15:06:25] RSTD.Transmit("/")
[15:06:25] RSTD.AL_Build()
[15:06:25] RSTD.AL_LoadXml()
[15:06:25] RSTD.Transmit("/")
[15:06:25] RSTD.AL_Init()
[15:06:25] RSTD.Clients_Build()
[15:06:25] GM: Init
[15:06:25] GM: Loaded 'C:\ti\mmwave_studio_02_01_01_00\mmWaveStudio\Clients\\LabClient.dll'
[15:06:25] GM: 1 Guest (s) init
[15:06:25] GM: 1 Module(s) init
[15:06:25] GM: 2 Tab (s) init
[15:06:25] RSTD.Client_LoadXml()
[15:06:26] [RadarAPI]: ar1.selectRadarMode(0)
[15:06:26] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:06:26] Matlab Runtime Engine is installed
[15:06:26] [RadarAPI]: Starting Matlab Engine..
[15:06:46] [RadarAPI]: Matlab Engine Started!
[15:06:48] [RadarAPI]: ar1.selectCascadeMode(0)
[15:06:48] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:06:48] [RadarAPI]: ar1.LoadSettings('C:\Users\Tyler\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\ar1gui.ini')
[15:06:48] TESTING = false
[15:06:48] RstdNet: Port 2777: Listening..
[15:06:48]
[15:06:48] ***Script completed successfully.***
[15:11:28] [RadarAPI]: Opening Gpio Control Port()
[15:11:28] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:11:29] [RadarAPI]: Opening Board Control Port()
[15:11:29] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:11:30] [RadarAPI]: ar1.FullReset()
[15:11:30] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:11:30] [RadarAPI]: Closing Board Control Port()
[15:11:30] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:11:30] [RadarAPI]: Closing Gpio Control Port()
[15:11:30] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:11:30] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SOPControl(2)
[15:11:30] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:11:33] [RadarAPI]: ar1.Connect(4,115200,1000)
[15:11:34] [RadarAPI]: ar1.Calling_IsConnected()
[15:11:35] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("AR1642")
[15:11:35] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:11:35] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("AR1642")
[15:11:35] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:11:35] [RadarAPI]: ar1.deviceVariantSelection("XWR1843")
[15:11:35] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:11:35] [RadarAPI]: ar1.frequencyBandSelection("77G")
[15:11:35] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("XWR1843")
[15:11:35] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:11:36] Device Status : XWR1843/QM/SOP:2/ES:2
[15:11:36] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SaveSettings('C:\Users\Tyler\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\ar1gui.ini')
[15:11:38] [RadarAPI]: ar1.DownloadBSSFw("C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_01_01_00\\rf_eval_firmware\\radarss\\xwr18xx_radarss.bin")
[15:11:39] [RadarAPI]: Downloading BSS Patch RPRC Binary..
[15:11:46] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetBSSFwVersion()
[15:11:46] [RadarAPI]: BSSFwVersion:(02.00.00.01 (05/10/17))
[15:11:47] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetBSSPatchFwVersion()
[15:11:47] [RadarAPI]: BSSPatchFwVersion:(01.02.05.02 (30/04/19))
[15:11:49] [RadarAPI]: ar1.DownloadMSSFw("C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_01_01_00\\rf_eval_firmware\\masterss\\xwr18xx_masterss.bin")
[15:11:50] [RadarAPI]: Downloading MSS RPRC Binary..
[15:12:01] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetMSSFwVersion()
[15:12:01] [RadarAPI]: MSSFwVersion:(01.02.05.02 (16/07/19))
[15:12:03] [RadarAPI]: ar1.PowerOn(0, 1000, 0, 0)
[15:12:03] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:12:03] MSS power up done async event received!
[15:12:09] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("AR1642")
[15:12:09] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:12:09] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("XWR1843")
[15:12:09] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:12:09] Device Status : XWR1843/QM/SOP:2/ES:2
[15:12:09] [RadarAPI]: ar1.RfEnable()
[15:12:09] BSS power up done async event received!
[15:12:09] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:12:10] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetMSSFwVersion()
[15:12:10] [RadarAPI]: MSSFwVersion:(01.02.05.02 (16/07/19))
[15:12:10] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetBSSFwVersion()
[15:12:10] [RadarAPI]: BSSFwVersion:(02.00.00.01 (05/10/17))
[15:12:11] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetBSSPatchFwVersion()
[15:12:11] [RadarAPI]: BSSPatchFwVersion:(01.02.05.02 (30/04/19))
[15:12:33] [RadarAPI]: ar1.ChanNAdcConfig(1, 1, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 2, 1, 0)
[15:12:33] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:12:35] [RadarAPI]: ar1.LPModConfig(0, 0)
[15:12:35] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:12:37] [RadarAPI]: ar1.RfInit()
[15:12:37] RF Init async event received!
[15:12:37] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:12:37] [RadarAPI]: Time stamp, Temperture: 27567,46; APLL Status, Update: 1, 0; SynthVCO1 Status, Update: 1, 1; SynthVCO2 Status, Update: 1, 1; LODist Status, Update: 1, 1; RxADCDC Status, Update: 1, 1; HPFcutoff Status, Update: 1, 1; LPFcutoff Status, Update: 1, 1; PeakDetector Status, Update: 1, 1; TxPower Status, Update: 1, 1; RxGain Status, Update: 1, 1; TxPhase Status, Update: 1, 1; RxIQMM Status, Update: 1, 1;
[15:12:39] [RadarAPI]: ar1.RfInit()
[15:12:39] RF Init async event received!
[15:12:39] [RadarAPI]: Time stamp, Temperture: 29762,46; APLL Status, Update: 1, 0; SynthVCO1 Status, Update: 1, 1; SynthVCO2 Status, Update: 1, 1; LODist Status, Update: 1, 1; RxADCDC Status, Update: 1, 1; HPFcutoff Status, Update: 1, 1; LPFcutoff Status, Update: 1, 1; PeakDetector Status, Update: 1, 1; TxPower Status, Update: 1, 1; RxGain Status, Update: 1, 1; TxPhase Status, Update: 1, 1; RxIQMM Status, Update: 1, 1;
[15:12:39] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:12:44] [RadarAPI]: ar1.DataPathConfig(513, 1216644097, 0)
[15:12:45] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:12:46] [RadarAPI]: ar1.LvdsClkConfig(1, 1)
[15:12:46] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:12:49] [RadarAPI]: ar1.LVDSLaneConfig(0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0)
[15:12:49] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:12:59] [RadarAPI]: ar1.ProfileConfig(0, 77, 100, 6, 60, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 29.982, 0, 256, 10000, 0, 0, 30)
[15:13:00] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:13:02] [RadarAPI]: ar1.ChirpConfig(0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0)
[15:13:02] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:13:04] Test Source Already Disabled...!!!
[15:13:04] [RadarAPI]: ar1.DisableTestSource(0)
[15:13:04] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:13:04] [RadarAPI]: ar1.FrameConfig(0, 0, 8, 128, 40, 0, 0, 1)
[15:13:04] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:13:12] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetCaptureCardDllVersion()
[15:13:12] [RadarAPI]: Sending dll_version command to DCA1000
[15:13:12] [RadarAPI]:
[15:13:12] DLL Version : 1.0
[15:13:12] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectCaptureDevice("DCA1000")
[15:13:12] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:13:16] [RadarAPI]: ar1.CaptureCardConfig_EthInit("192.168.33.30", "192.168.33.180", "12:34:56:78:90:12", 4096, 4098)
[15:13:16] [RadarAPI]: ar1.CaptureCardConfig_Mode(1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 30)
[15:13:16] [RadarAPI]: ar1.CaptureCardConfig_PacketDelay(25)
[15:13:16] [RadarAPI]: Sending fpga command to DCA1000
[15:13:16] [RadarAPI]:
[15:13:16] FPGA Configuration command : Success
[15:13:16] [RadarAPI]: Sending record command to DCA1000
[15:13:16] [RadarAPI]:
[15:13:16] Configure Record command : Success
[15:13:16] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetCaptureCardFPGAVersion()
[15:13:16] [RadarAPI]: Sending fpga_version command to DCA1000
[15:13:16] [RadarAPI]:
[15:13:16]
[15:13:16] FPGA Version : 2.9 [Record]
[15:13:16]
[15:13:25] [RadarAPI]: ar1.CaptureCardConfig_StartRecord("C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_01_01_00\\mmWaveStudio\\PostProc\\adc_data.bin", 1)
[15:13:25] [RadarAPI]: Sending start_record command to DCA1000
[15:13:55] [RadarAPI]:
[15:13:55] Start Record command : Success
[15:13:55]
[15:13:55] No LVDS data
[15:13:55]
[15:13:55] Record stop is done successfully
[15:14:13] [RadarAPI]: ar1.StartFrame()
[15:14:13] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[15:14:13] Frame start async event received!
[15:14:13] [RadarAPI]: Frame Ended
[15:14:13] Frame End async event received!
[15:14:20] [RadarAPI]: ar1.StartMatlabPostProc("C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_01_01_00\\mmWaveStudio\\PostProc\\adc_data_malaika.bin")
[15:14:20] [RadarAPI]: No of files Captured: 0, Total no of frames for each device : 8
[15:14:20] Error : The number of files captured is zero!
