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MCC i2cStick 2 User Manual

Usb to i2c bus host adapter with circuit sense
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Summary of Contents for MCC i2cStick 2

  • Page 1 User’s Guide USB to I C Bus Host Adapter ™ with Circuit Sense www.mcc-us.com...
  • Page 2 C devices across an I C Bus. This user’s guide describes the installation and operation of the i2cStick 2 host adapter, including the Virtual Communication Port (VCP) driver, and the USB and C Bus interconnects. Also described are the iPort Utility Pack software for quick C Bus communication, MS.Net and LabVIEW libraries for custom software...
  • Page 3 WARNING - Life Support Applications: MCC products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where the malfunction of the product can reasonably be expected to result in a personal injury.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2 Package Contents ........
  • Page 5 2 Revision Report ........

  • Page 6: Overview

    C devices across an I C Bus. Circuit Sense, our I C Bus voltage sensing technology, allows the i2cStick 2 to work with the latest I C Bus devices at voltages as low as 0.5 volts. The i2cStick 2 uses a Virtual Communications Port (VCP) interface to communicate with a host computer via USB.

  • Page 7: I2Cstick 2 Product Features

    2 Product Features • OS Support: Windows, Linux, Mac OS X • High Performance Processor Increases Throughput (2x to 200x). • USB Bus Powered with USB 2.0 Type A Plug. • Built-in ESD, Over-voltage, and Reverse-voltage Protection. • Switch Controlled Properties: •...

  • Page 8: I2Cstick 2 Package Contents

    • iPort Utility Pack Software • Application Software. • Software Development Tools (* www.mcc-us.com/i2cStick-2) The i2cStick 2 is also available in 5 and 10 packs excluding the Mini Clip-lead Cable and Travel Case. OEM and customization is available. Contact sales@mcc-us.com with your requirements.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    C adapter to a USB port on the host computer or self-powered USB hub. The i2cStick 2 operates as a high-power (>100 mA) bus-powered USB device, with up to 100 mA of (user optional) switch-selectable 3.3v or 5v for I C Bus target system power.

  • Page 10: I 2 C Mini Interface Connector

    After the driver software is installed, plug the i2cStick 2 into a host computer USB port, or self-powered USB hub. Upon detecting the device, the operating system will automatically load the driver and create a new “virtual” serial port for communicating with the i2cStick 2.

  • Page 11: Hardware Configuration

    C Bus interface. Mini Interface Receptacle Pinout C Bus Mini Interface Receptacle C Bus Mini-Clip-Lead cables are available to connect the i2cStick 2 adapter to a target system. Each clip-lead is identified (White=C=SCL, Red=V=+V, Green=D=SDA, Black=G=Ground). C Bus Mini-Interface cables with two Mini Interface plugs are also available to...

  • Page 12: Voltage Sense Mode

    • Voltage Sense Mode - The +V wire must be connected to the external I C Bus pull-up supply reference voltage (0.5v to 5v) Vcc. In this mode, the i2cStick 2 SCL and SDA voltage sense circuits automatically adjust to match (0.3Vcc , 0.7Vcc High...

  • Page 13: Esd (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions

    SMBus application. Consult the MCC FAQ web page and SMBus Specification for details. 4. ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions Electrostatic discharge is defined as the transfer of charge between bodies at different electrical potentials. Electrostatic discharge can change the electrical characteristics of a semiconductor device, degrading or destroying it.

  • Page 14: Driver Software Set-Up

    USB. A virtual serial port is created on the host computer when the driver is installed, and the i2cStick 2 is plugged in. Drivers are available for several operating systems, and can be installed separately, or while installing the iPort Utility Pack.

  • Page 15: Driver Update (Windows)

    USB port on your host computer or self-powered USB hub. If this is the first time the i2cStick 2 is connected to the host computer, the operating system will automatically install the VCP driver and assign the i2cStick 2 a communications port address (COMn, /dev).

  • Page 16: I 2 C Bus Connection

    Refer to the “Hardware Configuration” sections for details. If you have any questions on I C adapter setup and configuration, please visit our FAQ page (http://www.mcc-us.com/faq.htm), or contact our technical support team (support@mcc-us.com). 7. Software Support MCC offers the following categories of I...

  • Page 17: Iport Message Manager

    I C Bus EEPROMs. iBurner also supports scripting, allowing EEPROM programing serialization and automation. C Bus Software Development Tools MCC provides three methods for creating custom application software for ASCII Interface I C Bus Adapters: MS.NET Class Library The MS.NET Class Library provides a comprehensive set of tools for the...
  • Page 18 C Bus Adapter. ASCII commands can be accessed from a terminal emulation program running on the host computer, or from an application program using host computer operating system serial port functions. i2cStick 2 software support and more is available at: www.mcc-us.com/i2cStick-2...

  • Page 19: I2Cstick 2 Revision Report

    2 Revision Report This section defines revisions and changes made to the i2cStick 2 interface: Revision: 1.00 1. Initial Release Additional Information For additional information on the I C Bus, please refer to the following: “What is I C?”...

  • Page 20: Appendix A - I 2 C Connector Information

    Molex Part # 50-57-9405 Molex C-Grid® SL™ 70058 Crimp Terminal Molex Part # 16-02-0102 The following I C Cables are available from MCC MCC Part # I2CMIC C Mini Interface Cable 0.6 m (2') MCC Part # I2CMCL C Mini Clip Lead Cable 0.3 m (1') MCC Part # I2CMCAB C Mini CAB Cable 0.6 m (2')

  • Page 21: Fcc Compliance Statement

    We, Micro Computer Control Corporation, of 83 Princeton Avenue #1D / PO Box 275, Hopewell, New Jersey 08525 USA, declare under our sole responsibility that the i2cStick 2 (#MIIC-209), to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with General Emissions Standard EN55032 (CISPR 32:2015) Class A, and General Immunity Standard EN 55035:2017.
  • Page 22 www.mcc-us.com...

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