Usb to i2c bus host adapter with circuit sense (22 pages)
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User’s Guide Windows to I C Bus Host Adapter with iPort Utility Pack Software www.mcc-us.com...
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PC and one or more I devices across an I C Bus. This user’s guide describes the installation and operation of the iPort (#MIIC-201) Windows to I Host Adapter and iPort Utility Pack Software for Windows. MCC products are licensed to use the I²C Bus.
Windows to I C Bus Host Adapter User’s Guide Overview The MCC iPort (#MIIC-201) Windows to I C Host Adapter, when used with appropriate Windows application software, allows a PC to become an I C Master or Slave device, transmitting or receiving...
This package is needed if you are developing a custom Windows software application for the iPort adapter. Packing Slip This package includes the following items: • iPort (#MIIC-201) Windows to I C Host Adapter. • 4 Foot I C Interface Cable. (CAB4) •...
Interconnects The I C Bus Host Adapter includes three interconnections: RS-232 Serial Port Connector 1. RS-232 Serial Port Connector This connector provides connection to the serial port on the PC. Use the #C9F25M1 cable to adapt the iPort to 9-pin serial ports. DB-25 Serial Port Pinout DB-25 Pin 2, Transmit Data from the Host Computer to the iPort DB-25 Pin 3, Receive Data from the iPort to the Host Computer.
Additional I C Interface Cables (4 ft., 8ft., or 16 ft.) and above mentioned modular connectors are available from MCC. Clip Lead cables are also available. (see Appendix A)
2. Use external SMBus rated (approx. 15k ohm) pull-up resistors. Hardware Set-Up 1. Attach your iPort(#MIIC-201) to an open ComPort on your computer. If your ComPort has a DB9 connector, use DB-9F to DB-25M Serial Port Adapter Cable included with your iPort to connect.
iPort Utility Pack for Windows 1. Introduction to Utility Pack This product includes two (2) Windows applications (Message Manager and Message Center) that help a user get started sending and receiving I C Bus messages quickly. iPort Message Center The iPort Message Center operates with all versions of the iPort C Bus Host Adapter.
iPort Message Manager The Message Manager operates with all versions of the iPort I Bus Host Adapter. Using this program you can perform all four (4) modes of I C Bus messages activity, including: • Master Transmit • Master Receive •...
2. System Requirements a. One of the following: 1. iPort (#MIIC-201) Windows to I C Bus Host Adapter. 2. iPort/AI (#MIIC-202) RS-232 to I C Bus Host Adapter with ASCII Interface 3. iPort/AFM (#MIIC-203) RS-232 to I C Bus Host Adapter with ASCII Fast Mode Interface.
Adapter. With this program you can create, save, and execute scripts of I C Master messages. The MCC iPort Message Center Software, when used with an MCC iPort allows a PC to become an I C Master transmitter or receiving device, sending I...
C Message Operations In order to communicate with another I C device, a user must take the following steps: 1. Start Programs iPort Utility Pack iPort Message Center Select which device you are operating with by choosing the corresponding image (Opening Screen), or the correct checkbox on the main application.
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3. Select the PC ComPort where the iPort is connected to your computer. 4. Use the Options menu to override default Baud Rate and I Bus Clock rate settings. 5. Establish a link to the iPort with the Open button. The iPort Message Center software sets the iPort’s own I C Slave address to 0xFE.
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You can insert a new message between existing messages by clicking once on a message below where you want to insert, press the “Insert” button on your keyboard, this will bring up the I Message Editor screen, set all information and click OK. 7.
Message Manager Software for Windows Introduction to Message Manager The MCC iPort Message Manager Software, when used in conjunction with an MCC iPort allows a PC to become an I Master or Slave device, transmitting or receiving I C messages...
C Message Operations In order to communicate with another I C device, a user must take the following steps: 1. Starting the program: Start Programs iPort Utility Pack iPort Message Manager 2. Select iPort Device Select which device you are operating with by choosing the corresponding image (Opening Screen), or the correct checkbox on the main application.
Basic Set Up Screen Basic Set-up Select the PC ComPort attached to your iPort and the baud rate, then click OK. The Communications Events window on the Main Screen should report “I C Open Successful”. If this message does not appear, check the iPort connections and power.
Advanced Set Up Screen Advanced Set-up On the Advanced Set-up screen you can set the following parameters: 1. iPort I C Slave Address Select iPort’s I C slave address. iPort will acknowledge messages sent to this address. iPort General Call Enabled allows iPort to respond to the I C general call address (00).
Diagnostic Set Up Screen Diagnostic Set-up (iPort Only) On the Diagnostic Set-up screen you can set the following parameters: 1. iPort Log File Level Select iPort logging level.1 gives minimal info, 4 is verbose. Use the log file to troubleshoot communication problems. 2.
Sending Messages Master Operations 1. To Master Transmit Data On the main screen, set the Master Tx Message Bytes edit box to the data you want to send by single clicking on the box. For example: To send a 0x05(hexadecimal) to the device, enter ~05 in the edit box. Click Ok and then the Master TX button to send the message.
2. To Master Receive Data On the main screen, use the I C Destination Address list control to set the slave address of the device you want to communicate with. Main Application Screen On the lower part of the main screen, set the Bytes to MasterRx edit box to the number of bytes you want to read.
Slave Operations To Slave Transmit a message: Enter data to be transmitted in the Slave Tx Message Bytes control by single clicking. Binary data bytes are entered using a three-character Hex-Equivalent format (~00 ... ~FF), you may also type in ASCII text. These bytes are automatically transmitted when a Slave Transmit Request is received from a Master device.
C Host Adapter. Distribution of the MCC iPort Utility Pack software (IMSGCTR.EXE) and any other computer files supplied as part of the MCC iPort Utility Pack, is strictly limited to employees of the Purchasing Company. Violation of any of the above provisions automatically terminates the Purchaser's license.
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Software, even if MCC has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party. In no event will MCC's liability of damages to the Purchaser or any other person ever exceed the amount of the license fee paid by the Purchaser to use the Software regardless of the form of the claim.
Appendix A Interface Connector and Plug Information MCC uses two (2) different connectors and plug assemblies. These parts are all compatible with one another and are interchangeable. Connectors Molex SEMCONN ACCESS.bus Receptacle Connector Molex Part # 15-83-0064 AMP SDL (Shielded Data Link) Connectors for ACCESS.bus...
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