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Ampcontrol Pty Ltd
– ABN 28 000 915 542
iMAC iTools User Manual
IMACB205 V1
– NOVEMBER/2020
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Figure 2: Comms LED Functionality
1.2.1 Serial Port Programming Mode
The iMAC Controller must enter programming
mode before it can connect to Ampcontrol’s iTools software.
Programming mode is entered by pressing and holding down the iMAC Controller keypad [SHIFT+ENTER]
keys during power-up. iTools can then be used to download compiled application (SLP) code HEX files and
Operating System Firmware
. Unless programming mode is entered during power up, the controller’s serial
port defaults to communications mode (refer to the iMAC Communications User Manual for more
information).
iMAC Programming Cable
Ampcontrol recommends using the iMAC USB to RS232 programming lead (PN: 180109) for loading iMAC
application SLP code and updating the Operating System Firmware. The cable comes complete with a USB
Type-B on one end and an iMAC terminal plug on the other end. This enables the lead to plug directly into
the iMAC controller comms port without the need to strip and terminate a cable.
Figure 3 : iMAC Programming Cable (PN: 180109)
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Controller Transmitting Serial Data
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Controller Serial Transmission Idle
COMMS OUT LED FUNCTIONALITY
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Controller Receiving Serial Data
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Controller Serial Receive Port Idle
COMMS IN LED FUNCTIONALITY
