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GETTING STARTED
Assumptions
We are assuming the user of this product has experience with the I²C Bus protocol.
The I
2
C Bus specification is a good source of detailed information about the I
2
C Bus.
The complete specification can be downloaded from the NXP Semiconductors
website.
Static Handling Precautions
The USB-to-I2C Professional hardware contains CMOS devices that can be damaged
by ESD. It is recommended to use a ground strap or touching the PC case or other
grounded source before unpacking or handling the USB-to-I2C hardware.
MINIMUM SYSYEM REQUIREMENTS
PC Pentium 60 processor (or equivalent), 8 MB RAM, and 16 MB of hard drive space
One USB port (either 2.0 or 1.1 compatible)
32-bit or 64-bit versions of XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10
Internet connection for downloading the software. We recommend downloading the
latest installation package from our website:
https://www.i2ctools.com/manuals-and-downloads/
ADAPTER POWER REQUIREMENTS
The USB-to-I2C Professional hardware obtains its power from the computer’s USB port. It
should not be powered by an external power source.
INSTALLATION
USB-to-I2C Software
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You must have Administrator privileges to install the software
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Insert the USB-to-I2C installation CD-ROM into the appropriate drive, or double-
click the unzipped installation file downloaded from the i2ctools website
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The installation software should automatically start
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If the installation software does not start automatically, double-click on the
Setup.exe file on the CD-ROM
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Complete and send in the registration form via email
USB-to-I2C Hardware connection to computer USB port
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Neutralize any ESD (static charge) by touching the bare metal on the rear of your
computer before removing the USB-to-I2C Hardware from the packaging
