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4 Software tool and embedded software
4.1 Embedded software
The X-NUCLEO-LPM01A expansion board firmware is preloaded.
The latest firmware version (order code: STM32-LPM01-XN) can be downloaded from the
follow
ing web page: www.st.com/stm32softwaretools.
The firmware controls the board and provides a plug-and-play solution for current
me
asurement. It can be used in two main modes:
• Standalone mode: supply power to the boar
d by a USB cable or an external +5 V
source, then follow the instructions on the LCD screen.
• Controlled by host mode: refer to Section 4.2: PC software tool.
For more information on embedded software and the FW upgrade procedure, refer to the
Getting started with PowerShield firmware user manual (UM2269) [1].
4.2 PC software tool
The X-NUCLEO-LPM01A expansion board can be controlled by a computer through a USB
port.
A computer driver for the USB virtual COM port (VCP) is
required. The STM32 Virtual COM
Port Driver (reference code: STSW-STM32102) can be downloaded from www.st.com.
The board can be controlled either:
• Via a COM port terminal with commands. Type the command ‘help’ for a list of
comma
nds available. For more information on commands, please refer to the
X-NUCLEO-LPM01A PowerShield firmware user manual [1].
• Via a graphical user interface using the STM32Cub
eMonitor-Power software tool (order
code: STM32CubeMonPwr) available at www.st.com/stm32softwaretools. For more
information on STM32CubeMonitor-Power, please refer to the
STM32CubeMonitor-Power
software tool for power and ultra-low-power measurements user manual (UM2202)
[2].
5 Ordering information
To order the STM32 Nucleo expansion board for power consumption measurement, refer to
Table 1.
Table 1. Ordering Information
Order Code Description
X-NUCLEO-LPM01A STM32 Nucleo expansion board for power consumption measurement