G!479TMUser’s Guide Windows to I2C Bus Host Adapter with iPort Utility Pack Software

5Hardware ConfigurationPull-up ResistorsThe iPort Host Adapter includes a slide switch used to enable ordisable internal I2C Bus 1.8K ohm Pull-Up resi

6Part 2iPort Utility Pack forWindowsV5

7iPort Utility Pack for Windows1. Introduction to Utility PackThis product includes two (2) Windows applications (MessageManager and Message Center) t

8iPort Message ManagerThe Message Manager operates with all versions of the iPort I2CBus Host Adapter. Using this program you can perform all four (4)

92. System Requirementsa. One of the following:1. iPort (#MIIC-201) Windows to I2C Bus Host Adapter.2. iPort/AI (#MIIC-202) RS-232 to I2C Bus Host Ada

10iPort Message Center for Windows Introduction to Message CenterThe iPort Message Center supports I2C Master Transmit andReceive activities for all v

11Opening ScreenMain ApplicationI2C Message OperationsIn order to communicate with another I2C device, a user must takethe following steps:1. Start P

123. Select the PC ComPort where the iPort is connected to yourcomputer.4. Use the Options menu to override default Baud Rate and I2CBus Clock rate se

13You can insert a new message between existing messages byclicking once on message below where you want to insert, pressthe “Insert” button on your k

14iPort Message Manager Software for Windows Introduction to Message ManagerThe MCC iPort Message Manager Software, when used inconjunction with an M

IntroductionThe MCC iPort (#MIIC-201) Windows to I2C HostAdapter, when used with appropriate Windowsapplication software, allows a PC to become an I2C

15Opening ScreenMain ApplicationI2C Message OperationsIn order to communicate with another I2C device, a user must take thefollowing steps:1. Starting

16Basic Set Up ScreenBasic Set-upSelect the PC ComPort attached to your iPort and the baud rate, then clickOK. The Communications Events window on the

17Advanced Set Up ScreenAdvanced Set-upOn the Advanced Set-up screen you can set the following parameters:1. iPort I2C Slave Address Select iPort’s I

18Diagnostic Set Up ScreenDiagnostic Set-up (iPort Only)On the Diagnostic Set-up screen you can set the following parameters:1. iPort Log File LevelSe

19Sending MessagesMaster Operations1. To Master Transmit DataOn the main screen, set the Master Tx Message Bytes edit box to the datayou want to send

202. To Master Receive DataOn the main screen, use the I2C Destination Address list control to set theslave address of the device you want to communic

21Slave OperationsTo Slave Transmit a message:Enter data to be transmitted in the Slave Tx Message Bytes control by singleclicking. Binary data bytes

22Software License AgreementBY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOMEBOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOTAGREE TO THE TE

23applies to the quality and performance of the Software. Should the Softwareprove defective, the Purchaser (and not MCC, authorized MCC distributors

24Appendix AInterface Connector and Plug InformationMCC uses two (2) different connectors and plug assemblies. These parts are allcompatible with one

Table of ContentsPart 1Windows to I2C Bus Host AdapterOverview1iPort Adapter2iPort Utility Pack Software2iPort Software Development Kit for Windows (o

Introduction to Message Manager14I2C Message Operations15Basic Set-up16Advanced Set-up17Diagnostic Set-up18Sending Messages19Master Operations19To Mas

Part 1Model MIIC-201Windows to I2C Bus HostAdapter

1 Model MIIC-201Windows to I2C Bus Host AdapterUser’s GuideOverviewThe MCC iPort (#MIIC-201) Windows to I2C Host Adapter, whenused with appropr

2The iPort system consists of the following components:1.iPort AdapterThis adapter plugs into an RS-232 Port on a Windows based PCand generates I2C Bu

3RS-232 Serial Port ConnectorInterconnectsThe I2C Bus Host Adapter includes three interconnections:1. RS-232 Serial Port ConnectorThis connector provi

42. +5VDC Power JackThe iPort Host Adapter can be powered in one of two ways, fromthe power jack, or from the I2C interface connector. If the unit i