Instructions

12Hardware

Hardware2

This chapter gives a description of the hardware coming into operation with the C-Control Pro series.

The Modules C-Control Pro Mega32 and C-Control Pro Mega128 will be described. Further chapters

will comment on construction and function of the accompanying application boards and LCD mod-

ules as well as the keyboard.

2.1 Mega Series

2.1.1 Installation

In this chapter the installation of hardware and software of the C-Control Pro Mega is described.

2.1.1.1 Software

To get the current development software, sample programs, the manual and useful information,

please visit: www.c-control.de The manual is also available as a help file in the development environ-

ment of the C-Control PRO IDE and the PDF file is in the installation folder of the C-Control Pro in

the "Manual" directory.

Direct IDE Download Link: http://www.c-control-pro.de/updates/C-ControlSetup.exe

For the time of software and USB driver installations the user must be registered as adminis-

trator. During normal operation of C-Control Pro this is not necessary.

At the beginning of the installation first select the language in which the installation should take

place. After that you can choose whether you want to install C-Control Pro into the standard path or

whether you want to specify your own target directory. At the end of the installation process you will

be asked if an icon should be created on your desktop.

When the installation process is completed you can choose whether you want to see the "ReadMe"

file, have the shortform introduction displayed or directly start the C-Control Pro design platform.

2.1.1.2 Hardware

Important Note on Inserting/ Retrieving a Mega Module

For the connection between Module and Application Board high quality connectors have been used

in order to ensure intimate contacts. Mounting and dismounting of a Module should only take place

during power-down condition (switched off voltage) since otherwise damages may occur to Applica-

tion Board and/ or Module resp. Because of the high number of contacts (40/ 64 Pins) considerable

force may be necessary to insert/ retrieve the Module. When inserting it must be ensured that the

Module is pressed into the socket evenly, i. e. not out of line. To do this the Module should be

placed onto an even surface. Mount the Module Mega32 in the correct orientation observing the

marking for Pin 1. The label inscription will then point towards the control elements on the Applica-