To run I2C Bridge software and U2C-12 adapter on your PC you should have:
Some of the U2C Bridge applications work only in Windows OS.
Before plugging in U2C-12 adapter, the necessary software (I2C Bridge) should be installed. Before the installation, it is recommended to check Windows OS settings:
Choose "My Сomputer/Properties";
In "System Properties" window select the "Hardware" tab and press the "Driver Signing" button;
In the "Driver Signing Options" dialog window (Figure 1.2, “The "Driver Signing Options" window”) select "Ignore" or "Warn". In case you choose "Block" hardware drivers installation will be blocked by Windows OS.
To install U2C-12 adapter software:
Load the latest version of I2C Bridge program package from Diolan website ( http://www.diolan.com/products/u2c12/downloads.html);
Run I2C Bridge.X.X.X.exe file ("X.X.X" is the number of current version);
Read the license agreement (Figure 1.3, “The "License Agreement" window”). In case you agree with all license conditions press the “I Agree” button. The Setup process will continue;
In the next window (Figure 1.4, “Choosing the necessary application components”) choose necessary application components and press the "Next" button;
The list of application components:
U2C-12 device drivers and library installation;
Compiled and ready to use binary files;
U2C-12 Development Kit Documentation;
U2C-12 redistribution packet;
Source code;
Demo applications.
In the "Choose Install Location" window (Figure 1.5, “Choosing folder for Diolan U2C-12 installation”) choose the folder in which to install the Diolan USB-I2C/SPI/GPIO Interface Adapter software. Then press the “Next” button;
In the "Choose Start Menu Folder" window (Figure 1.6, “Choosing "Start Menu/Programs" folder for the Diolan U2C-12 shortcuts”) choose the "Start Menu" folder for the Diolan U2C-12 software shortcuts. If you select the “Do not create shortcuts” check-box, the shortcuts for installed applications will not be created. Press “Install” button and wait until the installation is completed;
After installation is completed press the “Close” button.
Connect U2C-12 adapter to PC with USB cable. After connection of U2C-12 adapter the “Found New Hardware Wizard” is started:
Select the "No, not this time" item in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" window (Figure 1.7, “"Found New Hardware Wizard" start window”) and press the "Next" button;
In next window (Figure 1.8, “"Found New Hardware Wizard" window for choosing searching options”) choose the "Install the software automatically" item and press the “Next” button;
In case of the "Hardware installation" window appearance (Figure 1.9, “The "Hardware installation" window appearance”) press the "Continue Anyway" button;
After the installation is completed, press the “Finish” button (Figure 1.10, “The “Found New Hardware Wizard" completing window”).
Figure 1.10. The “Found New Hardware Wizard" completing window
There is a necessity to install U2C-12 adapter driver without running I2CBridge.x.x.x.exe setup file. Let's assume, you want to install U2C-12 device driver and your own application on your client's computer and there is no need to install Diolan software too.
Here is available solution:
After you've installed I2CBridge application, inside the U2C-12 program folder you can find a Driver folder which contains U2C-12 device driver files. To properly install U2C-12 adapter driver on computer you need to perform the following steps:
Copy I2cBrdg.SYS and I2cBrdgf.SYS drivers to "%windir%\system32\drivers\" folder;
Copy I2cBrdg.inf file to "%windir%\inf\" folder;
Copy i2cbrdg.dll to "%windir%\system32\" folder or to the same folder your application is launched from.
%windir% contains the address line to Windows system folder where your operating system is installed.
In case you want to perform this actions manually, you may mention that there is no inf folder inside Windows system folder. By default the inf folder is hidden. To make it visible, open Windows Explorer, select "Tools" main menu item and choose "Folder Options". In "Folder Options" window select "View" tab. In "Advanced settings" section find "Hidden files and folders" and choose "Show hidden files and folders" radio button. Then click "OK" button. Now you can see all hidden files and folders in your operating system.
There is a necessity to install U2C-12 adapter driver without running I2CBridge.x.x.x.exe setup file. Let's assume, you want to install U2C-12 device driver and your own application on your client's computer and there is no need to install Diolan software too.
Here is available solution:
After you've installed I2CBridge application, inside the U2C-12 program folder you can find a Driver folder which contains U2C-12 device driver files. To properly install U2C-12 adapter driver on computer you need to perform the following steps:
Copy I2cBrdg.SYS and I2cBrdgf.SYS drivers to "%windir%\system32\drivers\" folder;
Copy I2cBrdg.inf file to "%windir%\inf\" folder;
Copy i2cbrdg.dll to "%windir%\system32\" folder or to the same folder your application is launched from.
%windir% contains the address line to Windows system folder where your operating system is installed.
In case you want to perform this actions manually, you may mention that there is no inf folder inside Windows system folder. By default the inf folder is hidden. To make it visible, open Windows Explorer, select "Tools" main menu item and choose "Folder Options". In "Folder Options" window select "View" tab. In "Advanced settings" section find "Hidden files and folders" and choose "Show hidden files and folders" radio button. Then click "OK" button. Now you can see all hidden files and folders in your operating system.