Power Profiler Kit v1.1.0

Using the Power Profiler app

The Power Profiler Kit (PPK) must be configured correctly, connected to your computer, and powered before the Power Profiler app can be started.

  1. Open the Power Profiler app using nRF Connect.
    Figure 1. Settings and Plots view in the Power Profiler app v3.1.0
    Settings and Plots view of the Power Profiler application
  2. Click Select Device (in the top left corner) and select from the list the Development Kit (DK) or the SEGGER J-Link debugger connected to the PPK.
  3. Click Start.
  4. Toggle Enable power output to enable power to the Device Under Test (DUT) if not enabled.
You can start measuring current when connection is established.

The Power Profiler app checks if the PPK has the required firmware and shows a firmware upgrade dialog if needed.

To show advanced controls for switch levels and resistor calibration, press CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+A.
Parent topic: Power Profiler Kit