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-====== Analog Discovery Pro (ADP5250) Getting Started Guide (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) ======+====== Analog Discovery Pro (ADP5250) Getting Started Guide ======
  
 ~~TechArticle~~ ~~TechArticle~~
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   * 14 pin (8 channel) Digital Inputs and Outputs (PN 163-667)   * 14 pin (8 channel) Digital Inputs and Outputs (PN 163-667)
   * 6 pin connector for Power Supply Connections (PN 163-668)   * 6 pin connector for Power Supply Connections (PN 163-668)
-  * USB A to B connector+  * USB A to B cable
   * North American Power Supply Cable    * North American Power Supply Cable 
   * International Power Adapter (PN 300-008)   * International Power Adapter (PN 300-008)
   * International Power Adapter (PN 300-009)   * International Power Adapter (PN 300-009)
-  * A computer and the WaveForms application installer (version 3.16.32 or later) +  * A Windows computer and the WaveForms application installer (version 3.16.32 or later) 
-    * Installer for Windows can be found here: [[https://mautic.digilentinc.com/waveforms-download|WaveForms installers]].+    * The installer for Windows can be found here: [[https://cloud.digilent.com/myproducts/waveform?pc=1&tab=2|WaveForms installers]]. 
 +  * You will also need some BNC Oscilloscope probes and minigrabber cables for the Scope inputs and AWG output
  
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 ==== 1. Unboxing ==== ==== 1. Unboxing ====
 -->Unboxing# -->Unboxing#
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 The Analog Discovery Pro arrives in a large box.   The Analog Discovery Pro arrives in a large box.  
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-**ANDREW NOTE - My BOX was covered in FED EX STICKERS.  You will need to retake picture** +{{:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250:unboxing-box-angle.jpg?600|}} 
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-{{ reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3x50:closedboxadp3450.jpg?600 |What could be inside?}} +
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-<WRAP group> +The Analog Discovery Pro can be seen in the foam. 
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-A thin layer of foam and a small walk-around sheet are located on top of the Analog Discovery Pro. +{{:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250:unboxing-box-inside.jpg?600|}} 
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-**ANDREW NOTE - My BOX was covered in FED EX STICKERS.  You will need to retake picture** +
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-{{ reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3x50:openboxapd3450.jpg?600 |I think I see it!}} +
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 +Underneath the Analog Discovery Pro is another box containing the accessories.
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 +Several inserts with some getting started instructions are also included. Here you can see everything!
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-Underneath the Analog Discovery Pro, which is nestled in its own tray, are two compartments: the required Power Supply Brick and the MTE, USB, and IEC cables. 
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-**KEITH NOTE INSERT NEW PHOTO HERE INSTEAD** 
-{{ reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3x50:unboxedadp3450.jpg?600 |Wait there's more?}} 
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-=== Installing WaveForms on Windows ===+--> Installing WaveForms : Windows#
  
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 +=== Open the Executable File ===
 +Open the executable file that you downloaded.
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 === Welcome === === Welcome ===
-First launch the WaveForms installer, by clicking on it in the Downloads folder. Upon launching the WaveForms installer, the welcome page will be seen. Click **Next**.+Launch the WaveForms installer, by clicking on it in the Downloads folder. Upon launching the WaveForms installer, the welcome page will be seen. Click **Next**.
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 === Choose Components === === Choose Components ===
-In the "Choose Components" screen, a list is presented of each of the things that can be installed. In order to use the Analog Discovery Pro with the WaveForms application, the Adept Runtime, WaveForms Runtime, and WaveForms Application are required. +In the "Choose Components" screen, a list is presented of each of the things that can be installed. In order to use the Analog Discovery 2 with the WaveForms application, the Adept Runtime, WaveForms Runtime, and WaveForms Application are required. 
-  * The Adept Runtime allows WaveForms to communicate with the Analog Discovery 2, Analog Discovery, Analog Discovery Studio, Analog Discovery Pro (ADP3450/ADP3250), Digital Discovery, and Electronics Explorer Board.+  * The Adept Runtime allows WaveForms to communicate with the Analog Discovery 2, Analog Discovery, Analog Discovery Studio, Digital Discovery, and Electronics Explorer Board.
   * The WaveForms Runtime contains a library and device support files needed to run custom applications.   * The WaveForms Runtime contains a library and device support files needed to run custom applications.
   * The WaveForms Application is the Digilent virtual instrumentation interface.   * The WaveForms Application is the Digilent virtual instrumentation interface.
-  * The Waveforms SDK is the software development kit for creating custom applications. +  * The WaveForms SDK is the software development kit for creating custom applications. 
 +  * If you have an ADP5250, make sure to check the box for its driver installation, to ensure that your PC will be able to communicate with the device.
 **Note:** //Even with all components selected, the WaveForms install does not take much hard drive space (<200MB). Digilent recommends that all components are installed.// **Note:** //Even with all components selected, the WaveForms install does not take much hard drive space (<200MB). Digilent recommends that all components are installed.//
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-{{ reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-studio:gsg-install-components.png |}}+{{:software:waveforms:waveforms-3:newinstall.jpg?600|}}
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 === Choose Install Location === === Choose Install Location ===
-Click **Install**.+  * You'll need to choose an installation destination or just leave it at the default. 
 +  * Click "Install".
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 === Installing / Installation Complete === === Installing / Installation Complete ===
-Wait for the Installation to complete, then click **Next**.+  * WaveForms will be installed as indicated by the progress bar. 
 +  * Click "Next".
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 === Complete === === Complete ===
-Click **Finish** to close the installer.+  * Check or uncheck the boxes to open WaveForms and the readme. 
 +  * Click "Finish".
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 Press the power button on the top left of the front of the unit and wait for the Analog Discovery Pro to turn on. Press the power button on the top left of the front of the unit and wait for the Analog Discovery Pro to turn on.
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-{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250:5250back.jpg?400 |}}+{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250:5250back.jpg?600 |}}
 /*{{ :reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3450:DisconnectedADP3450.jpg?600 |Disconnected cables}}*/ /*{{ :reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3450:DisconnectedADP3450.jpg?600 |Disconnected cables}}*/
 /* {{ reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3x50:connectedadp3450.jpg?600 |Connected cables and switched on}} */ /* {{ reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3x50:connectedadp3450.jpg?600 |Connected cables and switched on}} */
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 === 4. === === 4. ===
-Take a BNC oscilloscope probe and connect it to the BNC connector labeled AWG (Arbitrary Waveform Generator) Analog Discovery Set the scope probe's attenuation to 1x.+Take a BNC oscilloscope probe and connect it to the Analog Discovery Pro’s Oscilloscope Channel 1. Connect a BNC to minigrabber clip cable to AWG Channel 1. Connect the tips together. Set the scope probe's attenuation to 1x.
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-{{ reference/instrumentation/guides/wavegen_and_scope.jpg?600 |}}+{{ /test-and-measurement/guides/img_7470.jpg?600 |}} 
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 If your device doesn't show up, you can click the **Refresh Stopped** button to have WaveForms begin automatically refreshing the list of devices. If your device doesn't show up, you can click the **Refresh Stopped** button to have WaveForms begin automatically refreshing the list of devices.
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-If an **Update Device** button is visible after selecting the device, __[[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3x50:getting-started-guide#update_the_firmware_optional|update the firmware]]__ prior to doing anything else. 
-After updating the firmware, select the Device and then click **Select** to continue. 
  
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-{{:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250:adp5250_devicemanager.jpg?400 |}}+{{:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250:getting-started-devicemanager.png?600|}}
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 In WaveForms, open the //Wavegen// instrument by clicking on the **Wavegen** button in the instrument panel on the left side of the screen. In WaveForms, open the //Wavegen// instrument by clicking on the **Wavegen** button in the instrument panel on the left side of the screen.
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-{{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-waveform-generator-open-wavegen.png?600 |}}+{{:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250:getting-started-wavegen.png?600|}}
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 Leave all settings as defaults, and then go back to WaveForms' //Welcome// tab and click on the **Scope** button to open the //Scope// instrument. You will hear a small click from the Analog Discovery Pro when the oscilloscope is enabled. Leave all settings as defaults, and then go back to WaveForms' //Welcome// tab and click on the **Scope** button to open the //Scope// instrument. You will hear a small click from the Analog Discovery Pro when the oscilloscope is enabled.
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-{{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-oscilloscope-open-scope.png?600 |}}+{{:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250:getting-started-scope.png?600|}}
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 == 8. == == 8. ==
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 Click the green play arrow in the top right of WaveForms to run all Instruments and begin capturing data. Click the green play arrow in the top right of WaveForms to run all Instruments and begin capturing data.
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-== 9. == 
 You have now taken your first measurement! You have now taken your first measurement!
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 To find reference materials and guides on how to use the Analog Discovery Pro and WaveForms, please visit the [[start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP5250) Resource Center]]. To find reference materials and guides on how to use the Analog Discovery Pro and WaveForms, please visit the [[start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP5250) Resource Center]].
  
-For technical support, please visit the Test and Measurement section of the [[https://forum.digilentinc.com|Digilent Forum]].+For technical support, please visit the Test and Measurement section of the [[https://forum.digilent.com|Digilent Forum]].