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Product User’s Manual – IFC-CP04 

 

 

 

  
Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn. Bhd. – All Rights Reserved

 

 

 

 

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6. INSTALLATION (SOFTWARE) 

 

User only needs to write program for IFC-MB00 in order to send data and communicate with 
IFC-CP04. A program editor, C compiler and UIC00A software is required to be installed in 
order for user to write program, compile it and further loading program to IFC main board. 
User is recommended to use MPLAB IDE as source code editor and MPLAB C18 as C 
compiler. Both this software is from Microchip and it is provided freely to download. User 
may refer user’s manual of IFC-MB00 for the installation of MPLAB IDE and MPLAB C18. 
As for the installation of UIC00A software, please refer to UIC00A User’s Manual.  
 
Please refer to MB00 User’s Manual, Chapter 6 for details step to install MPLAB IDE and 
C18 compiler. 

Summary of Contents for IFC-CP04

Page 1: ...tions No representation or warranty is given and no liability is assumed by Cytron Technologies Incorporated with respect to the accuracy or use of such information or infringement of patents or other intellectual property rights arising from such use or otherwise Use of Cytron Technologies s products as critical components in life support systems is not authorized except with express written appr...

Page 2: ...rface Free Controller 1 1 2 System Overview 2 2 Packaging List 3 3 Product Specification 4 3 1 Communication Address 4 3 2 Programmer 4 3 3 Input and Output device 4 3 4 Operating Voltage 4 4 Board or Product Layout 5 5 Installation hardware 7 6 Installation software 12 7 Getting Started 13 7 1 Basic Setup with Control Panel IFC PC00 IFC MB00 IFC CP04 14 8 Warranty 19 ...

Page 3: ...ment No more flipping or scrolling PIC data sheet looking for ADCON0 T1CON or even TRISA With just a programming hand book user may simply copy the header file call comprehensive functions and it s ready to rock IFC come with a brain card main controller where the main program is loaded There are several cards available for robotics development such as control panel 15A brush motor driver brushles...

Page 4: ...and easily In IFC several cards are stacked to get a complete embedded system The minimum card requires is Power card and Main Board This document explains the method to use IFC CP04 Main Brain Power card Brush Motor Card Brushless Motor Card Brushless Motor Card Output Card Digital Input Card Control Panel Card More cards More devices Encoder digital sensor Relays etc Brushless motors Brushless m...

Page 5: ...G LIST Please check the parts and components according to the packing list If there are any parts missing please contact us at sales cytron com my immediately 1 1 x IFC Control Panel card IFC CP04 with 1 x PIC microcontroller 1 x 2x16 character LCD 1 x mini jumper 1 x preset Other electronics components soldered on board ...

Page 6: ... it is shipped to customer User will only need the Main Board of IFC system IFC MB00 to control this slave card 3 3 Input and Output device The input devices on CP04 are as below 4 programmable push button and 1 Main Board Reset button 4 programmable push buttons allow user to use as mode selector in a system 1 Reset button allow user to reset or terminate a running program in Main Board The outpu...

Page 7: ... for stack card and communication between cards E is PIC microcontroller which used as controller for this slave card F are 4 push buttons for user to select different options and modes that have been predefined by user G is a preset that allow user to adjust the contrast of LCD Turn to clockwise will increase the contrast while turn to counter clockwise will decrease the contrast H is a push butt...

Page 8: ...status indicator LED to indicate status for power ON PWR and busy in communication with Main Board card Busy PWR LED will turn ON when power is supplied to the board Busy LED will turn ON when the card is busy in communicate with master card IFC MB00 K is a arrow to help user in ensuring the cards are stack correctly Every IFC card has this arrow user needs to ensure that the arrow points to the s...

Page 9: ...ual of IFC MB00 After user obtain IFC CP04 user may stack it on the IFC system as shown in figures below User is advised to stack the Control Panel on top of IFC system It will provide an interactive interface between IFC and users User is free to program the LCD to display any program status or condition for input output Cautions Please ensure that every card is being stacked properly in correct ...

Page 10: ...ard in correct orientation user must also require to ensure all card pins are not shifted when stacking Figures show the example of stacking cards in proper location and example of stacking cards with shifted pins Ensure that all card pins are not shifted when stacking Examples of stacking cards with shifted pins Please AVOID this ...

Page 11: ...ies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 9 Examples of stacking cards with shifted pins Please AVOID this Ensure that all card pins are not shifted when stacking Cautions Please ensure that all card pins are not shifted when stacking IFC system will NOT function if the pins are shifted ...

Page 12: ...lease make sure the address selected is compatible with the program Please refer chapter 7 for details of writing program of IFC CP04 Please switch ON the power on Power Card the PWR LED of IFC CP04 will turn ON as shown in figure below Initially if there are no functions related to IFC CP04 being called in Main Board s program the screen of LCD will not show anything and the LCD backlight will no...

Page 13: ...served 11 To open the cards user may use the IFC card s opener to open the stacked cards Figure shows the method to open cards with the opener Please ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing IFC card Caution Please use the opener to open IFC cards to avoid damage of the pins or cards 1 2 3 ...

Page 14: ...er for user to write program compile it and further loading program to IFC main board User is recommended to use MPLAB IDE as source code editor and MPLAB C18 as C compiler Both this software is from Microchip and it is provided freely to download User may refer user s manual of IFC MB00 for the installation of MPLAB IDE and MPLAB C18 As for the installation of UIC00A software please refer to UIC0...

Page 15: ...ction will show the example to operate it with Control Panel IFC CP04 A basic setup for IFC CP04 will be illustrated this chapter Please ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing IFC card 1st step Address Configure Card s address 2nd step Stacking Stack the card s Connect the necessary battery Connect necessary sensor or motor Turn it ON 3rd step Program Include the necessary header and...

Page 16: ...w the installation of this system and method to operate it a 1st step configure the address of card Control Panel has a mini jumper to configure address It should be set to CP1 Upper side if sample source code is being used b 2nd step is to stack all 3 cards together Power card IFC PC00 should be at the bottom while Main board IFC MB00 at 2nd layer and Control Panel IFC CP04 at top layer as shown ...

Page 17: ...e ensure the polarity is correct d Turn ON the IFC power by pushing the toggle switch to ON There should be at least 3 LED 12V LED on Power Card PWR LED on Main Brain and PWR LED on Control Panel light up as shown Connect 1 x 12V battery to supply operating voltage to IFC Ensure the polarity is correct PWR LED on IFC MB00 PWR LED on IFC CP04 12V LED on IFC PC00 ...

Page 18: ...ease ensure MPLAB C18 is being installed User may follow the step in chapter 6 2 of user s manual for IFC MB00 to open project named IFC_CP for IFC Control Panel Card Please note that the header file iic h and iic_cp h and object file iic o and iic_cp o for IFC MB00 and IFC CP04 have to be included in the project If user did not use the provided sample source code Sample c user also needs to inclu...

Page 19: ... print after reset are Welcome IFC User k There are also 4 modes for user to select in program Sample2 c User may select mode by pressing push button on IFC CP04 Each time after selecting the mode user needs to press reset to exit if other mode is require to be tested The modes are Mode Push Button Function 1 SW1 Display Thank You note to IFC user LED No 1 on IFC MB00 will turn ON and buzzer on MB...

Page 20: ...ction in chapter 5 0 Installation hardware for the method to open card with provided IFC card opener Note1 User may refer to IFC CP04 Card Technical Info for the program function list It will help user in writing program for IFC CP04 Note2 Each time opening a new project for IFC user needs to add ALL header files and object files for all related IFC cards used User also need to include ALL cards h...

Page 21: ...Warranty only applies to manufacturing defect Damage caused by misuse is not covered under warranty Warranty does not cover freight cost for both ways Prepared by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd 19 Jalan Kebudayaan 1A Taman Universiti 81300 Skudai Johor Malaysia Tel 607 521 3178 Fax 607 521 1861 URL www cytron com my Email support cytron com my sales cytron com my ...

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