MCP215XDM Microchip Technology, MCP215XDM Datasheet - Page 28

• 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 24
2.4.1
An overview of the Application Note 941 GUI is given (Section 2.4.1.1 “The Palm PDA
GUI”), followed by the operation of the demos (Section 2.4.3.2 “Running The Demos
Using The Application Note 941 Program”).
2.4.1.1
The GUI consists of a number of user-interface elements, including command buttons,
text labels and a text-entry field. Refer to Figure 2-9.
FIGURE 2-9:
1. The Connect button attempts to establish a connection to the MCP215X Data
2. The Read Data button sends a query to the demo board, requesting the soda
3. The Clear Data button sends a command to the demo board, instructing it to
4. The ASCII/HEX button toggles the application between ASCII and HEX modes.
5. The Send button sends the data shown on the “TX Data” line. If HEX mode is
6. The Show button causes a message box to be displayed that contains the
7. The Reset button clears the Palm PDA application's receive data buffer.
8. The Send File button is used to send a file.
9. The 123 and ABC button opens a keyboard for data entry. The 123 button will
Logger Demo Board, with the Palm PDA acting as the Primary device. The label
to the left of the button provides an indication of the connection.
and candy counter values. Received data is parsed and displayed.
reset the application level counters. The command to “Read Data” is then sent to
ensure that the registers were cleared.
This value is used when preparing and transmitting data to the IR demo board.
This is useful when there is a need to send a non-printable value, such as
low-order ASCII. For example, to send the value 0x03, use the keyboard or
Graffiti
transmitted.
selected, minimal error-checking is performed.
received buffer information.
open the numeric keyboard, while the ABC button will open the alpha keyboard.
Running the MCP215X Data Logger Demo Board with a Palm
PDA
THE PALM PDA GUI
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to enter “03” (without the quotes). This will be converted to 0x03 and
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PALM PDA MAIN FORM
Send File
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