SCA61T Series
2.6 Self Test and Failure Detection Modes
To ensure reliable measurement results the SCA61T has continuous interconnection failure and
calibration memory validity detection. A detected failure forces the output signal close to power
supply ground or VDD level, outside the normal output range. The normal output ranges are:
analog 0.25-4.75 V (@Vdd=5V) and SPI 102...1945 counts.
The calibration memory validity is verified by continuously running parity check for the control
register memory content. In the case where a parity error is detected the control register is
automatically re-loaded from the EEPROM. If a new parity error is detected after re-loading data
both analog output voltage is forced to go close to ground level (<0.25 V) and SPI outputs goes
below 102 counts.
The SCA61T also includes a separate self test mode. The true self test simulates acceleration, or
deceleration, using an electrostatic force. The electrostatic force simulates acceleration that is high
enough to deflect the proof mass to the extreme positive position, and this causes the output signal
to go to the maximum value. The self test function is activated either by a separate on-off
command on the self test input, or through the SPI.
The self-test generates an electrostatic force, deflecting the sensing element’s proof mass, thus
checking the complete signal path. The true self test performs following checks:
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Sensing element movement check
ASIC signal path check
PCB signal path check
Micro controller A/D and signal path check
The created deflection can be seen in both the SPI and analogue output. The self test function is
activated digitally by a STX command, and de-activated by a MEAS command. Self test can be
also activated applying logic”1” (positive supply voltage level) to ST pin (pins 6) of SCA61T. The
self test Input high voltage level is 4 – Vdd+0.3 V and input low voltage level is 0.3 – 1 V.
ST pin
5 V
voltage
0 V
5V
V1
V2
T1
V3
Vout
T2
T3
0 V
T4
T5
Figure 12.
Self test wave forms
V1 = initial output voltage before the self test function is activated.
V2 = output voltage during the self test function.
V3 = output voltage after the self test function has been de-activated and after stabilization time
Please note that the error band specified for V3 is to guarantee that the output is within 5% of the
initial value after the specified stabilization time. After a longer time (max. 1 second) V1=V3.
T1 = Pulse length for Self test activation
T2 = Saturation delay
T3 = Recovery time
T4 = Stabilization time =T2+T3
T5 = Rise time during self test.
Self test characteristics:
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