1.2.1 Serial Port Programming Mode; Imac Programming Cable; Figure 2: Comms Led Functionality; Figure 3 : Imac Programming Cable (Pn: 180109) - Ampcontrol imac itools User Manual

1.2.1 Serial Port Programming Mode

The iMAC Controller must enter programming mode before it can connect to Ampcontrol's iTools software.
Programming mode is entered by pressing and holding down the iMAC Controller keypad [SHIFT+ENTER]
keys during power-up. iTools can then be used to download compiled application (SLP) code HEX files and
Operating System Firmware. Unless programming mode is entered during power up, the controller's serial
port defaults to communications mode (refer to the iMAC Communications User Manual for more
information).

iMAC Programming Cable

Ampcontrol recommends using the iMAC USB to RS232 programming lead (PN: 180109) for loading iMAC
application SLP code and updating the Operating System Firmware. The cable comes complete with a USB
Type-B on one end and an iMAC terminal plug on the other end. This enables the lead to plug directly into
the iMAC controller comms port without the need to strip and terminate a cable.
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Figure 2: Comms LED Functionality

Figure 3 : iMAC Programming Cable (PN: 180109)

Ampcontrol Pty Ltd – ABN 28 000 915 542
IMACB205 V1 – NOVEMBER/2020
COMMS OUT LED FUNCTIONALITY
ON Controller Transmitting Serial Data
OFF Controller Serial Transmission Idle
COMMS IN LED FUNCTIONALITY
ON Controller Receiving Serial Data
OFF Controller Serial Receive Port Idle
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