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4.2
Grounding Solutions
To avoid damage to the host computer, I
2
C adapter, or target system, follow these
instructions:
• Wear an earth grounded wrist strap, or discharge any static charge build-up,
when handling the I
2
C 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, I
2
C 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 Driver Software Set-Up
This section provides information on how to install, update, and uninstall the
i2cStick software driver.
1. Driver Install
The i2cStick uses a Virtual Communications Port (VCP) driver that is pre-
installed with the iPort Utility Pack CD (See the installation instructions in
“Part 2 - iPort Utility Pack for Windows” of this User’s Guide). Pre-
installation places the VCP driver into the Windows Driver Store, ready for
installation when the i2cStick is first plugged into the host computer.
After iPort Utility Pack installation, the VCP driver may also be pre-installed
with the Driver Install short-cut on the iPort Utility Pack Start menu.
