SUPER MICRO Computer MIIC-203 manual Introduction

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Introduction

The MCC iPort/AFM (#MIIC-203) RS-232 to I2C Host Adapter with ASCII Fast Mode Interface allows any PC, Host Computer, or Data Terminal with an RS-232 port to become an I2C Master or Slave device, transmitting or receiving I2C messages to one or more I2C devices across an I2C Bus.

This user’s guide describes the installation and operation of the iPort/AFM (#MIIC-203) RS-232 to I2C Host Adapter with ASCII Fast Mode Interface and iPort Utility Pack Software for Windows.

MCC products are licensed to use the I²C Bus.

Purchase of Philips I²C components conveys a license under the Philips I²C patent to use the components of the I²C system, provided the system conforms to the I²C specifications defined by Philips.

I²C is a trademark of Philips Corporation.

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Contents 479,12 Introduction Page Table of Contents Programmer’s Reference Ascii Command Interface Definitions Page Part Model MIIC-203RS-232 to I2C Host Adapter Ascii Fast Mode Interface OverviewInterconnects RS-232 Serial Port ConnectorSystem Requirements Packing Slip+5VDC Power Jack DB-25 Serial Port PinoutI2C Interface Connector INT, Interrupt Signal ControlHardware Set-Up Connecting to a 3.3v SystemConnecting to an SMBus System Pull-up ResistorsIPort Utility Pack for Windows IPort Message Center Introduction to Utility PackIPort Message Manager Software Installation Page I2C Message Operations Page Page Page Establish iPort Link Starting the programSelect iPort Device Basic Set-up Advanced Set-up Diagnostic Set-up iPort Only Sending Messages Master Operations To Master Transmit DataTo Master Receive Data To Slave Receive a message Uninstalling iPort Utility PackTo Slave Transmit a message Programmer’s Reference IPort/AFM Quick Start IPort/AFM Ascii Text Interface Commands Command DescriptionIPort/AFM Reset Synchronous Interface EventsStatus Display RS-232 Baud RateEcho/Prompt Control Close I2C ConnectionSet Destination I2C Slave Address Flow ControlI2C General Call Control Hex Only Display ControlI2C Bus Clock Rate Control Command Menu DisplaySet iPort/AFM’s Own I2C Slave Address Interrupt Signal Control/Status Open I2C ConnectionMaster Read Message Slave Transmit Message Master Transmit Message Display Firmware Version requires V2.00+ EXtended Commands requires V2.00+Set I2C Bus Time-oUt in msec Page Issue a Read WCR command to a Xicor X9241 at slave address Display Tx bYte Count requires V2.00+ Slave Receive Complete Asynchronous Interface EventsSlave Transmit Request General Call Receive CompleteI2C Bus Time-out Detected INterrupt Signal AssertINterrupt Signal Release IPort/AFM Ready I2C Bus Error DetectedIPort/AFM Prompts Slave Not AcknowledgingIPort/AFM Connection Closed Invalid Command ArgumentInvalid iPort/AFM Command Slave Transmit Request Not ActiveMaster Receive Message Example CodeIPort/AFM Initialization Communication Event ProcessingPage Page Page Additional Information IPort/AFM Revision ReportRevision Micro Computer Control CorporationLimited Warranty Life Support ApplicationsLimitation of Remedies and Damages Appendix a