
PTC-01
Software for MLX90215
PTC-01 Programmer User’s Manual Rev 1.2 15/NOV/2001 Page 7
5A Setting-Up a MLX90215 Device Session
After launching the device module the program preference must be configured. The preference window can
be accessed by going to the file menu then preferences or clicking the “preferences” button. The preference
window with its default settings is shown below. The preferences are remembered when the device session
is saved.
Programmer Type
Select the compatible programmer unit connected to the PC. The software is compatible with SDAP02 or
PTC-01 units with firmware version 2.0E or higher. Firmware upgrades are available by contacting Melexis.
Serial Port Communication Settings
Select the external COM port the programmer is connected to. The selections shown are the ports made
available to the software by the PC. Select the Baud rate compatible with the programmer unit. The PTC-01
uses a rate of 19200.
Manual Calibration
These are optional settings for the manual calibration mode. Auto Load executes a “l(fā)oad” action after a de-
vice parameter has been changed. Auto Measure executes a “measure” action after a device parameter is
changed.
Auto Calibration
These are optional settings for the auto calibration mode. The options are used for displaying the error or
deviation that occurs during the auto-calibration. The units can also be set in auto-calibration setup.