MCP215XDM Microchip Technology, MCP215XDM Datasheet - Page 38

• Manufacturer Part Number: MCP215XDM
• Description: BOARD DEMO FOR MCP215X
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology

Specifications of MCP215XDM

• Main Purpose: Interface, IrDA
• Embedded: Yes, MCU, 8-Bit
• Utilized Ic / Part: MCP2150, MCP2155
• Primary Attributes: IrDA Controller with PIC18F MCU
• Secondary Attributes: Set up as a Data Logger with LCD, GUI, Socket for EEPROM, Battery Powerable
• Processor To Be Evaluated: MCP2150
• Silicon Manufacturer: Microchip
• Silicon Core Number: MCP2150, MCP2155
• Kit Application Type: Interface
• Application Sub Type: Standard Protocol Stack Controller
• Kit Contents: Board
• Rohs Compliant: Yes
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: MCP215XDMR; MCP215XDMR

MCP215X Data Logger Demo Board User’s Guide
DS51516A-page 34
2.4.3
An overview of the Application Note 941 GUI is given (Section 2.4.3.1 “The Windows
XP PC GUI”), followed by the operation of the demos (Section 2.4.3.2 “Running The
Demos Using The Application Note 941 Program”).
2.4.3.1
The GUI consists of a number of user interface elements including command buttons,
text labels and a text-entry field. Figure 2-11 identifies the buttons while the text below
describes the operation of the button.
FIGURE 2-11:
1. The Connect button attempts to establish a connection to the IR demo board.
2. The Read Data button causes a query to be sent to the demo board requesting
3. The Clear Data button sends a command to the demo board instructing it to reset
4. The Send Byte button transfers the byte entered into the TX Data (ASCII) text
5. The Get File button initiates the 240-byte data transfer from the embedded
6. The Send File button allows the user to select a file on the PC and transfer it to
7. The Close button closes the application.
The PC is acting as the Primary device and the demo board acts as the
Secondary device.
a tally of the number of sodas and candies dispensed. Data received from the
demo board is parsed and displayed in text labels.
the application level counters.
box. Any byte may be entered and transferred to the embedded system. If the
byte corresponds to one of the commands to read data, clear data or transfer a
buffer, the board will respond depending on its mode (vending machine or
250-byte transfer).
system by sending the embedded system the command byte for the transfer.
the embedded system.
Running the MCP215X Data Logger Demo Board with a Window
XP PC with an IrDA Standard Port
THE WINDOWS XP PC GUI
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WINDOWS XP PC WINDOW
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