DCA1000EVM: DCA1000EVM adc_data.bin is empty. Please capture more data.,1,

Howard Smith

Part Number: DCA1000EVM
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: AWR1642,

I'm trying to run mmWave studio 2.0.0.2 with AWR1642 and DCA1000EVM and have an issue where the data from the DCA1000EVM is not being stored in the adc_data.bin file on my computer. I have searched a lot of the issues on this forum and followed the advice with no luck. Here are the steps I follow

1) plug in AWR1642 and DCAEVM1000 to power (separate supplies)

2) start mmwave studio

3) reset button in RadarAPI window Reset control

4) Connect button in Radar API window for RS232 Operations1

5) Run DataCaptureDemo_xWR.lua

Here is my log file

GM: Constructor
GM: Thu Dec 20 16:12:06 2018
RSTD.Transmit("/Settings")
[16:12:06]
[16:12:06] ### Running Startup script: "C:\ti\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\mmWaveStudio\Scripts\Startup.lua" ###
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetAndTransmit ("/Settings/Scripter/Display DateTime" , "1")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetAndTransmit ("/Settings/Scripter/DateTime Format" , "HH:mm:ss")
[16:12:06] Scripter ignored: Attempt to UnBuild() again or before Build.
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/Dll" , "C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\Clients\\\\LabClient.dll")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/Use" , "TRUE")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 1/Use" , "FALSE")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 2/Use" , "FALSE")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 3/Use" , "FALSE")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 4/Use" , "FALSE")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AL Client/AL Dll" , "C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\RunTime\\SAL.dll")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/GuiDll" , "")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AutoUpdate/Enabled" , "TRUE")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AutoUpdate/Interval" , "1")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Monitors/UpdateDisplay" , "TRUE")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Monitors/OneClickStart" , "TRUE")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Automation/Automation Mode" , "false")
[16:12:06] RSTD.Transmit("/")
[16:12:06] RSTD.SaveSettings(): Settings saved to "C:\Users\hsmith\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\config.xml"
[16:12:07] RSTD.Build()
[16:12:07] RSTD.SaveSettings(): Settings saved to "C:\Users\hsmith\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\config.xml"
[16:12:07] RSTD.Transmit("/")
[16:12:07] RSTD.AL_Build()
[16:12:07] RSTD.AL_LoadXml()
[16:12:07] RSTD.Transmit("/")
[16:12:07] RSTD.AL_Init()
[16:12:07] RSTD.Clients_Build()
[16:12:07] GM: Init
[16:12:07] GM: Loaded 'C:\ti\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\mmWaveStudio\Clients\\LabClient.dll'
[16:12:07] GM: 1 Guest (s) init
[16:12:07] GM: 1 Module(s) init
[16:12:07] GM: 2 Tab (s) init
[16:12:07] RSTD.Client_LoadXml()
[16:12:07] [RadarAPI]: Starting Matlab Engine..
[16:12:15] [RadarAPI]: Matlab Engine Started!
[16:12:18] [RadarAPI]: ar1.LoadSettings('C:\Users\hsmith\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\ar1gui.ini')
[16:12:18] TESTING = false
[16:12:18]
[16:12:18] ***Script completed successfully.***
[16:12:23] [RadarAPI]: Opening Gpio Control Port()
[16:12:23] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:12:23] [RadarAPI]: Opening Board Control Port()
[16:12:23] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:12:24] [RadarAPI]: ar1.FullReset()
[16:12:24] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:12:25] [RadarAPI]: Closing Board Control Port()
[16:12:25] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:12:25] [RadarAPI]: Closing Gpio Control Port()
[16:12:25] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:12:25] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SOPControl(2)
[16:12:25] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:12:30] [RadarAPI]: ar1.Connect(6,921600,1000)
[16:12:32] [RadarAPI]: Warning: Connected with baudrate 115200
[16:12:33] [RadarAPI]: Warning: Disconnected existing BaudRate
[16:12:34] [RadarAPI]: Warning: Trying to connect with baudrate 921600
[16:12:35] [RadarAPI]: ar1.Calling_IsConnected()
[16:12:36] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("AR1642")
[16:12:36] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:12:36] [RadarAPI]: RS232 is not connected ..!!!!
[16:12:36] [RadarAPI]: ar1.frequencyBandSelection("77G")
[16:12:36] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("XWR1642")
[16:12:36] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:12:36] Device Status : XWR1642/ASIL-B/SOP:2/ES:2
[16:12:37] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("AR1642")
[16:12:37] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:12:37] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("XWR1642")
[16:12:37] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:12:37] Device Status : XWR1642/ASIL-B/SOP:2/ES:2
[16:12:37] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SaveSettings('C:\Users\hsmith\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\ar1gui.ini')
[16:13:38] [RadarAPI]: ar1.ReadRegister(0xffffe214, 0, 31)
[16:13:38] [RadarAPI]: ar1.ReadRegister(0xffffe210, 0, 31)
[16:13:38] [RadarAPI]: ar1.ReadRegister(0xffffe218, 0, 31)
[16:13:38] [RadarAPI]: ar1.DownloadBSSFw("C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\Scripts\\..\\..\\rf_eval_firmware\\radarss\\xwr16xx_radarss.bin")
[16:13:38] [RadarAPI]: Downloading BSS Patch RPRC Binary..
[16:13:40] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetBSSFwVersion()
[16:13:40] [RadarAPI]: BSSFwVersion:(02.00.00.01 (05/10/17))
[16:13:41] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetBSSPatchFwVersion()
[16:13:41] [RadarAPI]: BSSPatchFwVersion:(01.02.00.03 (24/10/18))
[16:13:41] BSS FW Download Success
[16:13:43] [RadarAPI]: ar1.DownloadMSSFw("C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\Scripts\\..\\..\\rf_eval_firmware\\masterss\\xwr16xx_masterss.bin")
[16:13:43] [RadarAPI]: Downloading MSS RPRC Binary..
[16:13:45] MSS FW Download Success
[16:13:47] [RadarAPI]: ar1.PowerOn(0, 1000, 0, 0)
[16:13:47] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:13:47] MSS power up done async event received!
[16:13:47] Power On Success
[16:13:48] [RadarAPI]: ar1.RfEnable()
[16:13:48] BSS power up done async event received!
[16:13:48] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:13:49] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetBSSFwVersion()
[16:13:49] [RadarAPI]: BSSFwVersion:(02.00.00.01 (05/10/17))
[16:13:50] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetBSSPatchFwVersion()
[16:13:50] [RadarAPI]: BSSPatchFwVersion:(01.02.00.03 (24/10/18))
[16:13:50] RF Enable Success
[16:13:51] [RadarAPI]: ar1.ChanNAdcConfig(1, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 0)
[16:13:51] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:13:51] ChanNAdcConfig Success
[16:13:52] [RadarAPI]: ar1.LPModConfig(0, 1)
[16:13:52] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:13:52] LPModConfig Success
[16:13:54] [RadarAPI]: ar1.RfInit()
[16:13:54] RF Init async event received!
[16:13:54] [RadarAPI]: Time stamp, Temperture: 5800,38; 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: 0, 0; RxIQMM Status, Update: 1, 1;
[16:13:54] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:13:54] RfInit Success
[16:13:55] [RadarAPI]: ar1.DataPathConfig(1, 1, 0)
[16:13:55] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:13:55] DataPathConfig Success
[16:13:56] [RadarAPI]: ar1.LvdsClkConfig(1, 1)
[16:13:56] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:13:56] LvdsClkConfig Success
[16:13:57] [RadarAPI]: ar1.LVDSLaneConfig(0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0)
[16:13:57] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:13:57] LVDSLaneConfig Success
[16:13:58] [RadarAPI]: ar1.ProfileConfig(0, 77, 100, 6, 60, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 29.982, 0, 256, 5000, 0, 0, 30)
[16:13:58] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:13:58] ProfileConfig Success
[16:13:59] [RadarAPI]: ar1.ChirpConfig(0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0)
[16:13:59] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:13:59] ChirpConfig Success
[16:14:00] Test Source Already Disabled...!!!
[16:14:00] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:14:00] [RadarAPI]: ar1.FrameConfig(0, 0, 8, 128, 40, 0, 1)
[16:14:00] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:14:01] FrameConfig Success
[16:14:02] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectCaptureDevice("DCA1000")
[16:14:02] [RadarAPI]: passed
[16:14:02] SelectCaptureDevice Success
[16:14:03] [RadarAPI]: StatusDCCard Event Registered
[16:14:03] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:14:03] [RadarAPI]: ar1.CaptureCardConfig_EthInit("192.168.33.30", "192.168.33.180", "12:34:56:78:90:12", 4096, 4098)
[16:14:03] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:14:05] Ethernet Cable is disconnected Please check.....!!!
[16:14:05] CaptureCardConfig_EthInit Success
[16:14:06] [RadarAPI]: ar1.ConfigureRFDCCardMode(1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 30)
[16:14:06] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:14:06] CaptureCardConfig_Mode Success
[16:14:07] [RadarAPI]: ar1.CaptureCardConfig_PacketDelay(25)
[16:14:07] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:14:07] CaptureCardConfig_PacketDelay Success
[16:14:08] [RadarAPI]: ar1.CaptureCardConfig_StartRecord("C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\Scripts\\..\\PostProc\\adc_data.bin", 1)
[16:14:08] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:14:09] [RadarAPI]: ar1.StartFrame()
[16:14:09] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[16:14:09] Frame start async event received!
[16:14:09] Frame End async event received!
[16:14:09] [RadarAPI]: Frame Ended
[16:14:11] Please wait for a few seconds for Packet reorder utility processing .....!!!!
[16:14:11] [RadarAPI]: Packet Reorder Utility Started...please wait...
[16:14:11] [RadarAPI]: ar1.PacketReorderZeroFill("C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\Scripts\\..\\PostProc\\adc_data_Raw_0.bin", "C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\Scripts\\..\\PostProc\\adc_data.bin", "C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\Scripts\\..\\PostProc\\pktlogfile.txt")
[16:14:16] [RadarAPI]: Packet Reorder Utility process completed!
[16:14:26] Packet reorder utility processing done.....!!!!
[16:14:26] Please wait for a few seconds for matlab post processing .....!!!!
[16:14:26] [RadarAPI]: ar1.StartMatlabPostProc("C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\Scripts\\..\\PostProc\\adc_data.bin")
[16:14:26] [RadarAPI]: Error:
[16:14:26]
[16:14:26] ... MWMCR::EvaluateFunction error ...
[16:14:26] 20-Dec-2018 16:14:26: The file C:\ti\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\mmWaveStudio\Scripts\..\PostProc\adc_data.bin is empty. Please capture more data.,1,
[16:14:26] Error in => process_adc_data.m at line 52.
[16:14:26]
[16:14:26] ... Matlab M-code Stack Trace ...
[16:14:26] at
[16:14:26] file C:\Users\hsmith\AppData\Local\Temp\hsmith\mcrCache8.5.1\Matlab0\Logging\log_status.m, name log_status, line 32.
[16:14:26] at
[16:14:26] file C:\Users\hsmith\AppData\Local\Temp\hsmith\mcrCache8.5.1\Matlab0\Processing_functions\read_adc_data.m, name read_adc_data, line 28.
[16:14:26] at
[16:14:26] file C:\Users\hsmith\AppData\Local\Temp\hsmith\mcrCache8.5.1\Matlab0\MatlabPostPr\process_adc_data.m, name process_adc_data, line 52.
[16:14:26]
[16:14:26]
[16:14:26] Trace:
[16:14:26] at MathWorks.MATLAB.NET.Utility.MWMCR.EvaluateFunction(String functionName, Int32 numArgsOut, Int32 numArgsIn, MWArray[] argsIn)
[16:14:26] at MathWorks.MATLAB.NET.Utility.MWMCR.EvaluateFunction(Int32 numArgsOut, String functionName, MWArray[] argsIn)
[16:14:26] at MatlabPostProcGui.MatlabPostProcGUIClass.process_adc_data(MWArray adc_file_name, MWArray force_cont_stream_mode)
[16:14:26] at AR1xController.frmAR1Main.iStartMtlabPostProc()
[16:14:36]
[16:14:36] ***Script completed successfully.***

Wireshark shows data transfer from DCA1000EVM

The datafile on my computer is 0kb in size so the data is not being saved but it does appear to be transmitted by the EVM. I do not see any issues with firewalls as mmwave studio has inbound open. Maybe there is another program that mmwave studio uses to capture the data that needs to have an inbound rule? Although I should not have the Ethernet cable disconnected message in my output log which looks to be a bug in mmwave studio as I can see the ethernet packets in wireshark.

Again, I have searched for this issue and tried all the steps outline so yes I followed the quick start guide, I have checked dip switches, I have re flashed the FPGA, checked the firewalls, use wireshrak

I am using a win 10 machine.

over 6 years ago

0 Anand Gadiyar over 6 years ago

TI__Genius 15005 points

Hi Howard,

Can you check if the adc_data_Raw_0.bin file is generated after the capture and what its file size is?

If possible, could you post one such file here?

Thanks,
Anand

0 Howard Smith over 6 years ago in reply to Anand Gadiyar

Prodigy 140 points

No luck, file is 0KB.

0 Howard Smith over 6 years ago in reply to Howard Smith

Prodigy 140 points

Also, I have never been able to get the FPGA version through the SetupDCA100 button

And I cannot find any data on the dip switches for the FGPA in the documents. Looks like it is marked S1 on the DCA1000 and there are 4 switches. 1 = OFF, 2 = ON, 3 = OFF, 4 = ON is what they are set too.

0 Anand Gadiyar over 6 years ago in reply to Howard Smith

TI__Genius 15005 points

Hi Howard,

Just double checking - did you click the "Connect, Reset and Configure" button when you took this screenshot?

The version is read only after that button is clicked.

Could you post a picture of the LED lights that are ON on the DCA1000?

- Anand

0 Anand Gadiyar over 6 years ago in reply to Anand Gadiyar

TI__Genius 15005 points

Also, I notice from the wireshark screenshot that you're using a Realtek ethernet controller on the PC. Can you check if this is a 100 Mbps controller or a 1 Gbps controller?

The DCA1000 only supports 1 Gbps ethernet.

- Anand

0 Howard Smith over 6 years ago in reply to Anand Gadiyar

Prodigy 140 points

I just tried power cycle, then set, connect and SetUpDca1000. Pic looks correct, if I then hit the Connect,reset, and configure button nothing changes.

I have an Anker USB-C to Ethernet adapter rated at 1Gb.

Pick of the LEDs after a power cycle, set, connect and SetupDCA1000 is pressed (not pressing the connect, reset and config button)

LEDs after a power cycle, Set, Connect and run the DataCaptureDemo_xWR.lua script

I will try the connecting to my main Ethernet port and make sure I have a Gb cable

0 Howard Smith over 6 years ago in reply to Howard Smith

Prodigy 140 points

OK Ethernet port on the PC has the same issue and the cable is a CAT6 cable so it should be good.

0 Anand Gadiyar over 6 years ago in reply to Howard Smith

TI__Genius 15005 points

Howard,

Ok, if the FPGA firmware version still reads 0.0.0.0 after you click the "Connect, Reset and Configure" button, then it is very likely that the PC is not able to communicate with the DCA1000 over ethernet.

But it is surprising that you see traffic with wireshark. We'll take a look at the wireshark capture you posted.

Meanwhile, it would help if you could check with your main Ethernet port, or with another PC if possible to make sure the board is okay.

Best Regards,
Anand

0 Anand Gadiyar over 6 years ago in reply to Anand Gadiyar

TI__Genius 15005 points

Hi Howard,

Can you provide a screenshot from Device Manager with the "Network Adapters" section expanded?

Also can you confirm if you are using Windows 7 or Windows 10?

Thanks,
Anand

0 Howard Smith over 6 years ago in reply to Anand Gadiyar

Prodigy 140 points

Windows 10

0 Anand Gadiyar over 6 years ago in reply to Howard Smith

TI__Genius 15005 points

Hi Howard,

We have had a couple of other reports that the DCA1000 does not work with the Intel I219-LM ethernet adapter.

This is being investigated but it might take some time to debug. Would it be possible for you to try with another PC with a different ethernet controller?

Best Regards,
Anand

0 Howard Smith over 6 years ago in reply to Anand Gadiyar

Prodigy 140 points

Anand, We have also tried with a USB-C to Ethernet adapter using a Realtek USB Gbe Family controller (according to device manager) with the same issue on a Dell precision 3510 laptop. Maybe it is the chip or maybe it is something odd with the Dell. We have an older HP laptop that we were able to get this to work. So you can close this issue if you want or leave it open until an update is available to try out.

Thanks for all the help.

0 Anand Gadiyar over 6 years ago in reply to Howard Smith

TI__Genius 15005 points

Hi Howard,

Thank you for checking.

If it's not too much trouble, would it be possible to let us know which model USB-C to Ethernet adapter it was? We would like to order one of these for further investigation.

We have had reports of the adapters with the Realtek FE chipset series also being incompatible and this is also being investigated at TI.

I will close this issue shortly but I will keep you updated when we find something.

Thanks and Best Regards,
Anand

0 Howard Smith over 6 years ago in reply to Anand Gadiyar

Prodigy 140 points

Anker A83310A1 www.amazon.com/.../B071G83L1J

0 Anand Gadiyar over 6 years ago in reply to Howard Smith

TI__Genius 15005 points

Thanks Howard.

I will close this thread for the time being, but we will keep you posted when this is resolved.

0 Howard Smith over 6 years ago in reply to Anand Gadiyar

Prodigy 140 points

OK thanks,

0 user5278392 over 6 years ago in reply to Anand Gadiyar

Intellectual 310 points

Me too, I use Realtek FE to link DCA1000 Ethernet is fail, but use Intel 82577LM is work!

0 Chris Saleh over 6 years ago in reply to Anand Gadiyar

Prodigy 60 points

I'm having the same issue as well

0 Anand Gadiyar over 6 years ago in reply to Chris Saleh

TI__Genius 15005 points

Hi Chris and Tim,

We still do not understand this issue, and for now the only recommendation is to use a different ethernet controller.

I will notify this thread when we have any further updates.

Best Regards,
Anand

0 Howard Smith over 6 years ago in reply to Anand Gadiyar

Prodigy 140 points

Anand,

Are there any usb to ethernet adapters that are known to work that we can try? Or do you have list of Ethernet controllers that seem to work?

0 Anand Gadiyar over 6 years ago in reply to Howard Smith

TI__Genius 15005 points

Howard,

I am checking if any have been tested. There are some that I thought we were using, but I cannot currently confirm this.

I will get back to you shortly.

Best Regards,
Anand

0 Chris Saleh over 6 years ago in reply to Anand Gadiyar

Prodigy 60 points

Anand and Howard,

I got this working with Windows 10 and the I219-LM hardware. The issue was that mmWaveStudio did not have access through the windows firewall.

Anand,

I saw that a few others had experienced this same issue. Would it be possible to add this stem to the DCA1000 quick start guide after the instructions on how to set a static IP?

Best,

Chris

0 Howard Smith over 6 years ago in reply to Chris Saleh

Prodigy 140 points

Chris, Can you be more specific as to what you did to give mmWaveStudio access? What .exe(s) needs access? Inbound and outbound rules? Anything else?

This is where I first looked but it appears to have access but I'm not an expert in windows firewall settings.

0 Chris Saleh over 6 years ago in reply to Howard Smith

Prodigy 60 points

Howard,

Here is what I did:

1) Right click on connection icon in system tray - Open Network and Internet Settings

2)In the Settings window, click Windows Firewall

3)Click "Allow and app through the firewall"

Ensure that the correct version (if more than one is installled) is added (or add all version) and ensure that the app has access through all types of networks.

The one you see in the image is from the following path:

C:\ti\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\mmwavestudio\runtime\mmwavestudio.exe

0 Howard Smith over 6 years ago in reply to Chris Saleh

Prodigy 140 points

I have it working now with both my laptop and my usb c to ethernet adapter. I did not have the private and public networks checked. Thanks!

0 Anand Gadiyar over 6 years ago in reply to Howard Smith

TI__Genius 15005 points

Hi Chris,

Many thanks for helping solve this!

We will prepare a debug checklist for the DCA1000 and include this information.

Hi Howard,

Thanks for confirming that this works for you.

Best Regards,
Anand

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DCA1000EVM: DCA1000EVM adc_data.bin is empty. Please capture more data.,1,