4.2 I2C Monitor Status and Control
The “Status and Control” bar contains the items described in Table 1.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Addr | This drop-down menu shows the address of the available devices. |
| Connector | This drop-down menu shows the type of connector used to connect the board. |
| ScanAddr | This button is used to scan for a valid address. |
| Connect/Disconnect | These buttons are used to connect/disconnect the current selected device. |
| Voltage | This drop-down menu is used to select the voltage level of the communication when using PICkit™ Serial Analyzer. |
| Rate | This drop-down menu is used to select the corresponding communication rate for the device. |
| Pull Ups | This drop-down menu is used to activate the internal pull ups from the PICkit Serial Analyzer. |
In the “Status and Control” bar, choose the hardware tool for communication with the device and the settings it allows.
To connect to a device, follow the steps described in Setup and Configuration. After connecting the USB cable, make sure to scan for a valid address. Once a valid address is detected, clicking Connect will initialize the connection with the device and the registers will be available for read and write operations.