MCC iPort/USB 2 User Manual

MCC iPort/USB 2 User Manual

Usb to i2 c host adapter with circuit sense

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide USB to I C 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 iPort/USB 2 host adapter, Virtual Communication Port (VCP) driver, iPort Utility Pack Software for Windows, and includes the Programmer’s Reference for creating custom applications.
  • 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 Product Features ........
  • Page 5 2 Revision Report ........
  • Page 6: Iport/Usb 2, Usb To I C Bus Host Adapter

    2, USB to I C Bus Host Adapter USB to I C Bus Host Adapter with Circuit Sense ™ User’s Guide Model: MIIC-208...
  • Page 7: Overview

    I C devices across an I C Bus. Circuit Sense, our new I C Bus voltage sensing technology, allows the iPort/USB 2 to work with the latest I C Bus devices at voltages an low as 0.5 volts.
  • Page 8: Iport/Usb 2 Product Features

    1.1 iPort/USB 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 B Jack. • Built-in ESD, Over-voltage, and Reverse-voltage Protection. • Switch Controlled Properties: •...
  • Page 9: Iport/Usb 2 Package

    1.2 iPort/USB 2 Package The iPort/USB 2 package includes the following items: • iPort/USB 2, USB to I C Bus Host Adapter. • iPort/USB 2 Mini Clip-lead Cable. • iPort/USB 2 USB 2.0 A/B Interface Cable. • iPort/USB 2 Quick Start Guide.
  • Page 10: System Requirements

    C Bus host adapter to a USB port on the host computer or self-powered USB hub. The iPort/USB 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 11: C Mini Interface Connector

    After the driver software is installed, plug the iPort/USB 2 into a host computer USB port. Upon detecting the device, the operating system will automatically load the driver and create a new “virtual” serial port for communicating with the iPort/USB 2.
  • Page 12: Interrupt Signal

    C Bus interface. Mini Interface Receptacle Pinout C Bus Mini Interface Receptacle C Bus Mini-Clip-Lead cables are available to connect the iPort/USB 2 adapter to a target system. Each clip-lead is identified (White=C=SCL, Red=V=+V, Green=D=SDA, Black=G=Ground, Gray=(no mark)=/INTerrupt). C Bus Mini-Interface cables with two Mini Interface plugs are also available to...
  • Page 13: Hardware Configuration

    C Bus system. Voltage selection is controlled by the SOURCE slide switch on the side of the unit enclosure. In Power Source Mode, the voltage of the iPort/USB 2 SCL, SDA, and /INT internal pull-ups, if enabled, and Voltage Sense circuit (0.3Vcc Low , 0.7Vcc High...
  • Page 14: Connecting To An Smbus Target System

    C adapter to a SMBus target system, you should follow these steps BEFORE applying power: • Shut off the iPort/USB 2 internal pull-ups (See Pull-up Resistor section). • Use external SMBus rated (appoximately15k ohms) pull-up resistors. These pull-ups may already be present in the target system.
  • Page 15: Host Computer Grounding

    some reason (i.e., use of a two-prong power mains plug), the host computer power supply ground will float to some unknown voltage potential. Case 2 - Laptop Computers. Laptop computers present special ESD problems. Most laptop computers use an external double-insulated mains power supply which is NOT connected to the mains earth ground.
  • Page 16: Driver Software Set-Up

    Pack Software (See the installation instructions in “Part 2 - iPort Utility Pack for Windows” of this User’s Guide). Pre-installation places the VCP driver into the Windows Driver Store, ready for installation when the iPort/USB 2 is first plugged into the host computer.
  • Page 17: Hardware Set-Up

    2 adapter into a free USB port on your host computer or self- powered USB hub. If this is the first time the iPort/USB 2 is connected to the host computer, the operating system will automatically install the VCP driver and assign the iPort/USB 2 a communications port address (COMn, /dev).
  • Page 18: Software Support

    7. Software Support MCC offers the following categories of I C Bus software support: C Bus Communication Utilities iPort Utility Pack for Windows The iPort Utility Pack for Windows provides a quick-start to I C Bus communications. The Utility Pack includes two Windows-based application...
  • Page 19: Ms.net Class Library

    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 creation of robust I C Bus applications. Included are Constructors, Methods, Properties, Events, Enumerations, and SampleCode for Visual Basic.NET,...
  • Page 20: Iport/Usb 2 Revision Report

    2 Revision Report This section defines revisions and changes made to the iPort/USB 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 21: Appendix A - I C Connector Information

    Appendix A - I C Connector Information C Bus Interface Connector and Plug Information The iPort/USB 2 uses the following 1x5 2.54 mm (.100") pitch, 0.64 mm (.025") square pin, header and plug assemblies for the I C Bus interface.
  • Page 22: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 iPort/USB 2 (#MIIC-208), to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with General Emissions Standard EN55022:2010 (CISPR22:2008) Class A, and General Immunity Standard EN 55024: 2010 (CISPR22:2010).
  • Page 23 www.mcc-us.com...

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