Philips MIIC-201D/U guide

4.2Grounding Solutions

To avoid damage to the host computer, I2C adapter, or target system, follow these instructions:

•Wear an earth grounded wrist strap, or discharge any static charge build-up, when handling the I2C adapter or any target system devices.

•Ensure that both the host computer and target system are connected to a common earth ground point.

•Make sure that all interconnections are made BEFORE applying power to the host computer, I2C adapter, and target system.

•If you are using a laptop computer or host computer that is NOT connected to mains earth ground, make a hard-wired connection from the host computer (i.e., port connector shell) and the target system ground connector to a common earth ground point.

•Avoid plugging and unplugging system components while the host computer or target system is powered.

•Ensure that any devices connected to the target system are properly grounded to the common earth ground point.

•If unsure how to properly ground system components, seek electrical expert help.

WARNING: Any damage caused by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) through inadequate earth grounding is NOT covered under the warranty of this product.

5 Hardware Set-Up

This section provides information on connecting the I2C adapter to your host computer and I2C Bus target system.

1.Attach the iPort DLL/USB adapter to a free USB port on your host computer or self-powered USB hub. If this is the first time the iPort DLL/USB is connected to the host computer, the Windows Hardware Wizard will appear. Follow the on-screen directions. The required driver files can be found in the root-directory of the iPort Utility Pack for Windows CD, and after iPort Utility Pack software installation, in the installed iPortDLLUSB Driver folder.

NOTE: The Hardware Wizard may run multiple times to install the iPort DLL/USB VCP driver, and the iPort DLL/USB device. If the Hardware Wizard warns that the driver files is not certified, press continue.