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DCA1000EVM: mmwave Studio : FPGA version not read, Ethernet Cable Not Connected, ADC Data Capture not working

Alper Fatih
Expert 1040 points
Part Number: DCA1000EVM
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: AWR1642BOOST

Hi, 

Earlier we had a AWR1642BOOST EVM and now we have got a DCA1000 EVM. To start with, we wish to check the functionality of the DCA1000EVM , especially for ADC data capture. The relevant details and problem encountered are enumerated below :

1)    The laptop computer is Fujitsu Lifebook L 530 running a core i3 2.13 G Hz processor with 64-bit Windows 7 operating system (having Realtek RTL8102E/RTL8103E Family PCI-E Network Adapter)

The Windows Firewell has been disabled. The IP address is set as advised in mmwave Studio User Guide and as advised in DCA1000 QuickStart Guide. The jumpers setting on AWR1642BOOST are as per instructions.

We are using AWR1642BOOST ES2.0.

The DCA1000 has a sticker reading 4218DCA1000EVM0348 (I do not know does it contain some version/revision information or not).

The jumper setting on DCA1000 EVM are as per the following picture:

We are using a good quality laboratory Dual Power Supply for separately powering DCA1000EVM and AWR1642BOOST with 5V and 2.5 A settings on each individual power supply.

2)   I am basically using mmwave Studio 2.0.0.2 but I have also tried once on mmwave Studio 1.0.0.0 as well.

3)   First, I tried mmwave Studio User Guide for using DCA1000EVM and AWR1642BOOST for capturing ADC data. I followed all the steps and uploaded the relevant binaries for RadarSS and MSS. However, when in "SensorConfig" window, I clicked Setup DCA1000 EVM, I got the error FPGA 0.0.0.0 version. 

4)   Then I tried to use the DCA1000 QuickStart Guide. As per given steps, I used lua file (as advised). I learnt that in this case, I do not not to give any further configurations as all this is taken care of by the Datacapture_demo lua script. However, I could not get any result at the end i.e. No Post Processing Plots are produced. 

I have attached the Log file (from the Output console of mmwave Studio) for my latest attempt today, though I have spent previous 3 days on this issue. 

Log0032_0.txt
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GM: Constructor
GM: Fri Jul 19 13:44:59 2019
RSTD.Transmit("/Settings")
[13:45:00]
[13:45:00] ### Running Startup script: "C:\ti\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\mmWaveStudio\Scripts\Startup.lua" ###
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetAndTransmit ("/Settings/Scripter/Display DateTime" , "1")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetAndTransmit ("/Settings/Scripter/DateTime Format" , "HH:mm:ss")
[13:45:00] Scripter ignored: Attempt to UnBuild() again or before Build.
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/Dll" , "C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\Clients\\\\LabClient.dll")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/Use" , "TRUE")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 1/Use" , "FALSE")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 2/Use" , "FALSE")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 3/Use" , "FALSE")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 4/Use" , "FALSE")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AL Client/AL Dll" , "C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\RunTime\\SAL.dll")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/GuiDll" , "")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AutoUpdate/Enabled" , "TRUE")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AutoUpdate/Interval" , "1")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Monitors/UpdateDisplay" , "TRUE")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Monitors/OneClickStart" , "TRUE")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Automation/Automation Mode" , "false")
[13:45:00] RSTD.Transmit("/")
[13:45:00] RSTD.SaveSettings(): Settings saved to "C:\Users\FUJITSU\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\config.xml"
[13:45:00] RSTD.Build()
[13:45:00] RSTD.SaveSettings(): Settings saved to "C:\Users\FUJITSU\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\config.xml"
[13:45:00] RSTD.Transmit("/")
[13:45:00] RSTD.AL_Build()
[13:45:00] RSTD.AL_LoadXml()
[13:45:00] RSTD.Transmit("/")
[13:45:00] RSTD.AL_Init()
[13:45:00] RSTD.Clients_Build()
[13:45:00] GM: Init
[13:45:00] GM: Loaded 'C:\ti\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\mmWaveStudio\Clients\\LabClient.dll'
[13:45:00] GM: 1 Guest (s) init
[13:45:00] GM: 1 Module(s) init
[13:45:00] GM: 2 Tab (s) init
[13:45:00] RSTD.Client_LoadXml()
[13:45:00] [RadarAPI]: Starting Matlab Engine..
[13:45:13] [RadarAPI]: Matlab Engine Started!
[13:45:18] [RadarAPI]: ar1.LoadSettings('C:\Users\FUJITSU\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\ar1gui.ini')
[13:45:18] TESTING = false
[13:45:19]
[13:45:19] ***Script completed successfully.***
[13:45:32] [RadarAPI]: Opening Gpio Control Port()
[13:45:32] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[13:45:33] [RadarAPI]: Opening Board Control Port()
[13:45:33] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[13:45:34] [RadarAPI]: ar1.FullReset()
[13:45:34] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[13:45:34] [RadarAPI]: Closing Board Control Port()
[13:45:34] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[13:45:34] [RadarAPI]: ar1.frequencyBandSelection("77G")
[13:45:35] [RadarAPI]: Closing Gpio Control Port()
[13:45:35] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[13:45:35] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SOPControl(2)
[13:45:35] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[13:45:37] [RadarAPI]: RS232 is not connected ..!!!!
[13:45:39] [RadarAPI]: ar1.Connect(3,921600,1000)
[13:45:42] [RadarAPI]: Warning: Connected with baudrate 115200
[13:45:43] [RadarAPI]: Warning: Disconnected existing BaudRate
[13:45:43] [RadarAPI]: Warning: Trying to connect with baudrate 921600
[13:45:44] [RadarAPI]: ar1.Calling_IsConnected()
[13:45:46] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("AR1642")
[13:45:46] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[13:45:46] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("XWR1642")
[13:45:46] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[13:45:46] Device Status : XWR1642/ASIL-B/SOP:2/ES:2
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

The Log file says that the adc_data.bin file is empty. And before that, it says Ethernet cable is disconnected. I have used another cable also but result is the same failure. In addition, I can see in the Windows LAN setting that the LAN cable is connected (showing an 'Unidentified Network').

Can you please help how to overcome this issue.

Thanking you in advance.

  • 0
    TI__Genius 14835 points

    Hi,

    It appears that mmWave Studio is not able to communicate with the DCA1000 over ethernet.

    This is usually due to either a firewall blocking access to the DCA1000 ports, or due to incompatibility with the ethernet adapter.

    Would it be possible for you to try with either a gigabit USB-ethernet adapter, or with a different computer?

    Best Regards,

    Anand

  • 0 in reply to Anand Gadiyar
    Expert 1040 points

    Hi Anand,

    As per your 1st advice, I purchased a new USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (with USB hub as well) for about 35 USD, I used it on my same above referred laptop and the the problem was solved and the DCA1000EVM started to communicate with the PC on Ethernet.

    Thank you very much for your very valuable and expert advice.

    I add following additional notes for others like me and TI team can endorse / comment / correct, if and where needed:

    1)  My laptop has USB 2.0 ports and it did not have USB 3.0 port(s) while on the other hand the USB Gigabit Ethernet Adapters come with USB 3.0 (as far as I observed). USB 2.0 Ethernet Adpaters come with 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps speeds and as DCA1000 EVM supports up to 600 Mbps therefore Gigabit Ethernet Adapter will be needed. Of course USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0, but USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapters are considerably expensive than USB 2.0 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet Adapters. So, one needs to buy USB3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapters if stuck in similar situation.

    2)  After the successful operation, I even enabled the Windows Firewall and the DCA1000 was still able to communicate over the Ethernet.

    3)  Do not forget to set the IP address again for your new USB Gigabit Ethernet Adapter although you may have set it for your built-in LAN adapter already; it needs to be set again for the new adapter.

    Regards

  • 0 in reply to Alper Fatih
    TI__Genius 14835 points

    Hi,

    Thanks for the confirmation and for following up here. Your notes are useful.

    We are glad you were able to get the DCA1000 working.

    Best Regards,

    Anand