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1. EA SHRUOUNN RR High Performance Standalone In System Programmer FROTLAN User s Manual FlashRunner FRO1LAN High Performance Standalone In System Programmer User s Manual Revision 1 1 October 2008 C Sof Tec 4 Microsystems Copyright 2008 SMH Technologies We want your feedback SMH Technologies is always on the lookout for new ways to improve its Products and Services For this reason feedback comments suggestions or criticisms however small are always welcome Our policy at SMH Technologies is to comply with all applicable worldwide safety and EMC EMI regulations Our products are certified to comply with the European New Approach Directives and the CE mark is applied on all our products This product as shipped from the factory has been verified to meet with requirements FCC as a CLASS A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate prevention measures Attaching additional wiring to this product or modifying the product operation from the factory default as shipped may effect its performance and cause interference with other apparatus in the immediate vicinity If such interference is detected suitable mitigating measures should be taken SMH Technologies E mail general information info smh tech com E mail technical support support smh tech com Web http www smh tech com Important SM2. Programming Equipment 20 2 3 2 Connecting FlashRunner to the Host PC System 21 Contents 2 3 3 Powering Up FlashRunner 21 2 3 4 Setting Up LAN Settings 21 2 4 Step by Step Tutorial Sending Commands to FlashRunner 21 3 Connectors 29 3 1 Overview 29 3 2 ISP Connector 29 3 3 Control Connector 31 3 3 1 RS 232 Connector 32 4 Technical Specifications 35 4 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 35 42 DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range 36 4 3 AC Characteristics 38 4 4 Physical and Environmental Specifications 39 FRO1LAN User s Manual Index of Figures Figure 1 1 FlashRunner FRO1LAN 11 Figure 1 2 FRO1LAN Top Layer 14 Figure 1 3 FRO1LAN Programming Engine Layer 14 Figure 1 4 FRO1LAN Connection Layer 15 Figure 2 1 FlashRunner Control Panel Communication Settings 23 Figure 2 2 FlashRunner Control Panel Target Device Configured 24 Figure 2 3 FlashRunner Control Panel Binary File Conversion 25 Figure 2 4 FlashRunner Control Panel File Transfer 26 Figure 2 5 FlashRunner Control Panel Target Device Programmed 27 Figure 3 1 ISP Connector 30 Figure 3 2 Control Connector 31 Figure 3 3 RS 232 Connector 33 Figure 4 1 Load Conditions 39 FRO1LAN User s Manual Index of Tables Table 3 1 ISP Connector Signals 30 Table 3 2 Control Connector Signals 32 Table 3 3 RS 232 Connector Signals 33 Table 4 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 35 Table 4 2 DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range 36 Ta
3. low voltage on lines START STOP The driver must be able to DV 2V SEL 4 0 provide at least 5mA Vin input high voltage on lines START STOP 3V 5V SEL 4 0 Vor output low voltage on lines BUSY FAIL PASS Jo 4 5mA 450mV Von output high voltage on lines BUSY FAIL 4 5V DV PASS Vor output low voltage on line TX_RS232 Ri oap 3KQ 5V Von output high voltage on line TX_RS232 Rioap 3KQ 5V RS 232 Connector Vi input low voltage on line RX_RS232 1 2V Vi input high voltage on line RX_RS232 2 4V ISP Connector Vi input low voltage on lines DIO 6 2 DIO 1 0 Configured as digital lines 0 3Vproco Vin input high voltage on lines DIO 6 2 DIO 1 0 Configured as digital lines 0 7Vproco Vproco Vor output low voltage on lines DIO 6 2 Configured as digital lines 0 36V DIO 1 0 CLKOUT Vproeo 3V lo 12mA Von output high voltage on lines DIO 6 2 Configured as digital lines 2 56V DIO 1 0 CLKOUT Venoco 3V lou 12mA Vor output low voltage on lines DIO 6 2 Configured as digital lines 0 36V DIO 1 0 CLKOUT Vproco 5 5V lo 24mA Von output high voltage on lines DIO 6 2 Configured as digital lines 4 86V DIO 1 0 CLKOUT Vproco 5 5V lon 24mA lou current source on lines DIO 6 2 DIO 1 0 Configured as input with 3 4mA active pull ups DIO AO 1 0 voltage Configured as analog output 3V 14 5V DIO AO 1 0 IO current sink and
4. source Configured as analog output 40mA lou current source on lines DIO AO 1 0 Configured as analog lines 5 5mA with active pull ups I input leakage current on line AINO Vaino 25V 4 3mA AINO line input voltage DV 28 5V VPROGO line output voltage 1 6V 5 5V VPROGO current source 500mA VPROG1 line output voltage 3V 14 5V FRO1LAN User s Manual Im Value Parameter Condition Min Typ Max VPROG1 current source 250mA POWER Connector Supply voltage ov 24V Power consumption 1 5A Technical Specifications 4 3 AC Characteristics Table 4 3 AC Characteristics a Value Parameter Condition Min Typ Max ISP Connector trise on lines DIO 6 2 Vproco 1 8V 40ns x DIO 1 0 CLKOUT when Load 4700 100pF configured as digital output Venoco 3 3V see figure 4 1a 30ns push pull Vere SE 25ns 5 tea On lines DIO 6 2 Vproco 1 8V 35ns DIO 1 0 CLKOUT when Load 4700 100pF configured as digital output Vproco 3 3V see figure 4 1a E Zens push pull Vproco SV 25ns A Vrroc1 3V 7us trise On lines DIO AO 1 0 V 42V Load 4 7KQ 100pF THE configured as analog output GES see figure 4 1a H Veroc1 14 5V 12us gt Venoc 3V y 8us 3 trac on lines DIO AO 1 0 f A 5 configured as analog output Vprogi 12V Loa
5. to the instrument The following steps will guide you through the process of launching your first FlashRunner commands using the provided FlashRunner Control Panel utility For detailed information about the FlashRunner Control Panel utility see the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual Note the following steps show how to program a Freescale MC68HC908QY4 microcontroller and the details are therefore specific for that microcontroller However the procedures shown are general and will allow you get a feel of how FlashRunner works 21 System Setup Launch the FlashRunner Control Panel utility Select Start gt Programs gt SofTec Microsystems gt FlashRunner gt Control Panel The Control Panel utility will open To establish a connection with FlashRunner on the Communication Settings section select FlashRunner serial version if you are connected to FlashRunner through a serial port or FlashRunner LAN version if you are connected to FlashRunner through an Ethernet port Next specify The COM port you are using and the baud rate for the serial connection by default FlashRunner communicates at 115200 bps or The instrument IP address for the Ethernet connection For learning how to set up the FlashRunner IP address please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual 22 FRO1LAN User s Manual El FlashRunner Control Panel v 1 0 J Image File Create FlashRu
6. 3 1 ISP Connector Signals Pin Signal Name Description 1 DIO0 AO0 Digital input output 0 or analog output 0 2 DIO1 AO1 Digital input output 1 or analog output 1 3 VPROGO Programmable voltage 0 max 5 5V 500mA 4 VPROGO Programmable voltage 0 max 5 5V 500mA 5 DIO2 Digital input output 2 6 DIO3 Digital input output 3 7 DIO4 Digital input output 4 8 VPROG1 Programmable voltage 1 max 14 5V 250mA 9 VPROG1 Programmable voltage 1 max 14 5V 250mA 10 DIO5 Digital input output 5 11 DIO6 Digital input output 6 12 AINO Analog input 0 max 28 5V 13 CLKOUT Clock output 14 GND Ground 15 GND Ground FRO1LAN User s Manual 3 3 Control Connector The CONTROL D Sub connector is used to communicate with the host system and for integration with an automatic programming testing equipment Note all control signals are optoisolated and are referenced to OPTO GND This allows a host system to safely communicate with FlashRunner FRO1LAN even when the target board has a different ground reference than the host system s and it s not possible to connect them together Additionally in order to avoid undesired current loops between the FlashRunner power supply and the target board a power supply with a floating output ground not referenced to the earth potential should be used STOP START BUSY TO GND PASS TO_GND FAIL TO_GND SELO TO_GND S
7. EL1 TO GND SEL2 1uF CONTROL OPTO_GND Connector Figure 3 2 Control Connector 31 Connectors Table 3 2 Control Connector Signals Pin Signal Name Description 1 STOP STOP input optoisolated active low 2 START START input optoisolated active low 3 BUSY BUSY output open drain optoisolated active low 4 PASS PASS output open drain optoisolated active low 5 FAIL FAIL output open drain optoisolated active low 6 SELO Script selection 0 input optoisolated 7 SEL1 Script selection 1 input optoisolated 8 SEL2 Script selection 2 input optoisolated 9 SEL3 Script selection 3 input optoisolated 10 SEL4 Script selection 4 input optoisolated 11 OPTO_GND Optoisolation ground 12 OPTO_GND Optoisolation ground 13 OPTO_GND Optoisolation ground 14 OPTO_GND Optoisolation ground 15 OPTO_GND Optoisolation ground 3 3 1 RS 232 Connector The RS 232 D Sub connector can be used to communicate with a host system Note the RS 232 signals are optoisolated 32 FRO1LAN User s Manual NC TX RS232 RX_RS232 NC OPTO_GND 1uF ale OPTO_GND RS 232 Connector Figure 3 3 RS 232 Connector Table 3 3 RS 232 Connector Signals Pin Signal Name Description 1 NC Not connected 2 TX_RS232 TX output optoisolated RS 232 levels 3 RX RS232 RX input optoiso
8. Figure 1 2 FRO1LAN Top Layer 89909005 E DEEG 7 TEN wo egen eur eg va need ra p aner E DR N va tat U Bi wa RD NEM 1 mn VER nn za Va ste ennn EH mn aim ED n LZ E 7 5 sro BER ei a n b gt ele SE D STATUS ODE FE au s OG 399 3 Z O Orce AS EFE 23383333 d Microsystems www softecmicro com Figure 1 3 FRO1LAN Programming Engine Layer 14 FRO1LAN User s Manual FRO1CBO2 mm 2 E eer le aaa S3I9010NID3I u U ED O JS0S0AUN Figure 1 4 FRO1LAN Connection Layer The Connection layer includes target connectors optoisolated LAN and RS 232 ports a power connector and a START push button 1 3 1 Power Supply FlashRunner FRO1LAN is powered through a 9 24V DC terminal block connector 1 3 2 LAN Connector The LAN connector is used for communication with the host PC system Use the provided Ethernet cross cable to connect FlashRunner with your PC 1 3 3 RS 232 Connector Alternatively communication with the host PC can be done with the RS 232 connector Use the provided serial cable to connect FlashRunner with your PC 15 Overview 1 3 4 Target Connectors The ISP and CONTROL D Sub connectors are used to interface to an external target system programming equipment see Connectors on page 29 O Note for the pinout of the ISP and CONTROL connector 1 3 5 Start Push Button The START pu
9. H Technologies reserves the right to make improvements to FlashRunner its documentation and software routines without notice Information in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable However SMH Technologies assumes no responsibility for its use nor for any infringements of rights of third parties which may result from its use SMH TECHNOLOGIES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF DATA PROFITS USE OF PRODUCTS OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Trademarks SMH Technologies is the licensee of the SofTec Microsystems trademark All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Written by Paolo Xausa FRO1LAN User s Manual Contents 0 Before Starting 9 0 1 Important Notice to Users 9 0 2 Safety 9 0 3 Getting Technical Support 10 0 4 Additional Documentation 10 1 Overview 11 1 1 What is FlashRunner FRO1LAN 11 1 1 1 General features 11 1 1 2 Hardware features 12 1 1 3 Software features 12 1 2 Package Checklist 13 1 3 Hardware Overview 13 1 3 1 Power Supply 15 1 3 2 LAN Connector 15 1 3 3 RS 232 Connector 15 1 3 4 Target Connectors 16 1 3 5 Start Push Button 16 1 3 6 Optoisolation 16 1 4 Programming Algorithms and Licenses 16 1 4 1 Installing New Licenses 17 1 5 Upgrading the Firmware 17 2 System Setup 19 2 14 Overview 19 2 2 Software Setup 19 2 3 Hardware Setup 20 2 3 1 Interfacing FlashRunner with your Test
10. ble 4 3 AC Characteristics 38 Table 4 4 Physical and Environmental Specifications 39 FRO1LAN User s Manual 0 Before Starting Note the FlashRunner System Software CD ROM and or SofTec Microsystems website www softecmicro com may contain an updated version of this user s manual Please check before continuing reading this documentation 0 1 Important Notice to Users While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this document SMH Technologies assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this document its updates supplements or special editions whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence accidents or any other cause 0 2 Safety FlashRunner is a low voltage device However when integrating it inside an automatic test equipment or when interfacing it with other systems take all precautions in order to avoid electrical shocks due to for example different ground references Make all connections to the target system before applying power to the instrument To protect FlashRunner against electrostatic discharge ESD always connect yourself to ground e g via wrist straps when handling the instrument Always store FlashRunner inside an antistatic bag when not in use Before Starting 0 3 Getting Technical Support SMH Technologies is continuously working to impro
11. con manufacturers Easy ATE integration 11 Overview Standalone operations projects and code images stored on a memory card Also controllable by any host system via RS 232 or Ethernet Supports most ISP protocols BDM JTAG SPI 12C MON ICC SCI etc Flexible fully configurable Compact and robust design for production environments Data integrity guaranteed every data transfer to from the host system or Secure Digital card is CRC tagged 1 1 2 Hardware features 9 to 24V power supply input Five digital I O lines Two digital I O or analog output lines Two programmable output voltages 0 to 15V 0 25A and 0 to SV 0 5A One analog input line One programmable clock output Secure Digital memory card up to 2 GB 512 bytes on board dynamic memory On board timekeeper and calendar I O protection Optoisolated inputs for project selection Two optoisolated command inputs START and STOP Three optoisolated status outputs FAIL PASS BUSY One optoisolated RS 232 channel One optoisolated Ethernet channel 1 1 3 Software features Fully autonomous standalone mode thanks to its SD memory card FAT 16 Controllable by any host system through a terminal utility and simple ASCII protocol 12 FRO1LAN User s Manual Up to 32 hardware selectable projects scripts unlimited software selectable projects Log files Erase blank check program read verify oscillat
12. d 100pF see figure 4 1b 20us Vproc 14 5V 30us 5 Vproco 0 1 8V Load 150 10mF see figure 4 1a 10ms trise On line VPROGO Vproco 0 3 3V Load 220 10mF see figure 4 1a 15ms Vproco 0 5 5V Load 220 10mF see figure 4 1a 20ms Vproco 1 8 0V 300ms 5 teat on line VPROGO Vproco 3 3 0V Load 10mF see figure 4 1b 350ms Vproco 5 5 0V 350ms 5 Vproc1 0 3V Load 100 1mF see figure 4 1a 1 3ms 2 trise on line VPROG1 Vproci 0 5V Load 470 1mF see figure 4 1a 1 8ms Vproci 0 14 5V Load 940 1mF see figure 4 1a 13ms 4 Vproc1 3 0V 18ms trac On line VPROG1 Vproc1 5 0V Load 1mF see figure 4 1b 30ms Verog1 14 5 0V 45ms CLKOUT frequency OMHz 50MHz FRO1LAN User s Manual he ER Figure 4 1 Load Conditions 4 4 Physical and Environmental Specifications Table 4 4 Physical and Environmental Specifications Parameter Value Dimensions with top panel 130 x 74 x 42 mm Dimensions without top panel 130 x 74 x 27 mm Weight with top panel 290g Weight without top panel 250g ISP connector type 15 pin D Sub female CONTROL connector type 15 pin D Sub female RS 232 connector type 9 pin D Sub female LAN connector type RJ 45 connector POWER connector type Terminal block connector pitch 2 54 mm Operating temperature 0 50 C Operating humidity 90 max without condensation Storag
13. e TPSETSRC command specifies the source file for the TPCMD PROGRAM e TPCMD VERIFY commands that come next All the actual programming operations are sent between a TPSTART and TPEND command The TPCMD SETPWD command sets the security bytes needed to perform subsequent operations After sending these commands the Control Panel will look like the figure below 26 FRO1LAN User s Manual E FlashRunner Control Panel v 1 0 m Image File Create FlashRunner Binary Format FRB Send FlashRunner Binaries Communication Settings Model E Send Scripts Port zi Send Algorithms Baud rate bps zi Send Licenses Get Log Disconnect Format SD Card Communication History TPCMD BLANKCHECK F EEO0 4608 Clear gt TPCMD PROGRAM F EEOO EE00 4608 gt TPCMD VERIFY F S EEOO EEOO 4608 gt TPEND gt Send Cmd Figure 2 5 FlashRunner Control Panel Target Device Programmed 9 We are now done with programming the target device Click the Disconnect button to free the serial port resource For detailed information on all of the FlashRunner commands and their syntax including specific commands for specific family of microcontrollers please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual included in PDF format in the FlashRunner CD ROM Programming can be automated by creating scripts Scripts are text files stored in the SD card wh
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15. g FlashRunner with your Test Programming Equipment Build an ISP cable to connect from the FlashRunner s 15 way D Sub ISP connector located in the Connection layer to your target board Make all the required connections power oscillator ISP signals to the target microcontroller by wiring the required lines from the ISP connector to your target microcontroller Typical connections for all the device families supported by FlashRunner are shown in the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual 20 FRO1LAN User s Manual 2 3 2 Connecting FlashRunner to the Host PC System You can connect FlashRunner to the host system through either the RS 232 or LAN port Both the serial and LAN connectors are located in the Connection layer FlashRunner FRO1LAN comes with a serial cable and an Ethernet cross cable to connect directly to a host PC 2 3 3 Powering Up FlashRunner Power up FlashRunner by connecting the output of a power supply to the terminal block connector located in the Connection layer FlashRunner accepts any DC voltage between 9V and 24V 2 3 4 Setting Up LAN Settings If you connected FlashRunner to the host PC using the Ethernet connection you need to set up the FlashRunner IP address For learning how to set up the FlashRunner IP address please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual 2 4 Step by Step Tutorial Sending Commands to FlashRunner After setting up the hardware you are ready to send commands
16. ich contain a sequence of FlashRunner commands See the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual for more information about scripts 27 FRO1LAN User s Manual 3 Connectors 3 1 Overview FlashRunner FRO1LAN connects to your programming testing system through two D Sub connectors the ISP connector and the CONTROL connector 3 2 ISP Connector The ISP D Sub connector groups all of the signals needed to program the target device This connector has several input output lines both digital and analog that are automatically configured by FlashRunner depending on the specific target device to be programmed see the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual to learn how to connect these lines to your specific target device Note ISP signals are not optoisolated and are referenced to GND the power supply ground Additionally in order to avoid undesired current loops between the FlashRunner power supply and the target board a power supply with a floating output ground not referenced to the earth potential should be used Note when FlashRunner is powered off ISP signals are not HiZ As a result ISP signals have a low impedance that could be intrusive when other tools perform in circuit testing on the target board 29 Connectors DIOO0 AO0 VPROG1 DIO1 AO1 DIOS VPROGO DIO6 VPROGO AINO DIO2 CLKOUT DIO3 GND DIO4 GND VPROG1 1uF ISP L Connector Figure 3 1 ISP Connector Table
17. ing point for your specific programming needs for more information on scripts see the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual To install the new license do the following 1 Copythe alg file into the ALGOS directory of the SD card if an alg file with the same name already exists overwrite it 2 Copythe lic file into the LICENSES directory of the SD card To copy files on the SD card use either a standard card reader connected to a PC or transfer the files using the FlashRunner FSSENDFILE command for more information on FlashRunner commands see the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual Alternatively you can use the FlashRunner Control Panel utility to install new programming algorithms and licenses For more information on the FlashRunner Control Panel please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual 1 5 Upgrading the Firmware The FlashRunner firmware can be easily upgraded using the provided Control Panel utility For more information please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual 17 Overview 18 FRO1LAN User s Manual 2 System Setup 2 1 Overview Note the example shows how to set up the system for programming a Freescale MC68HC908QY4 microcontroller For how to connect to other target devices please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual This chapter will explain how to set up FlashRunner FRO1LAN for the first time Although FlashRunner is typically used for standalone operati
18. lated RS 232 levels 4 NC Not connected 5 OPTO_GND Optoisolation ground 6 NC Not connected 7 NC Not connected 8 NC Not connected 9 NC Not connected 33 FRO1LAN User s Manual 4 Technical Specifications 4 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings Table 4 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Value CONTROL Connector all signals are referenced to OPTO_GND Maximum input voltage on lines START STOP SEL 4 0 2V to 9V Maximum current on lines BUSY PASS FAIL 50mA to 1 5mA RS 232 Connector all signals are referenced to OPTO_GND Maximum input voltage on line RX_RS232 25V to 25V Maximum current on line TX RS232 60mA ISP Connector all signals are referenced to GND Maximum input voltage on lines DIO AO 1 0 DIO 6 2 CLKOUT 1V to 7V Maximum input voltage on line AINO 12V to 40V Maximum current on lines DIO AO 1 0 DIO 6 2 CLKOUT 50mA Maximum current on line VPROGO 500mA Maximum current on line VPROG1 250mA POWER Connector Maximum supply voltage on line POWER reference GND 20V to 30V 35 Technical Specifications 4 2 DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range Table 4 2 DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range S Value Parameter Condition Min Typ Max CONTROL Connector Vi input
19. n In the Input section specify the source file to be converted its format and the address from which the file conversion will start offset In the Output section specify the output filename and the value used to fill unused locations Click the OK button The FlashRunner Binary file will be created in the local NBINARIES folder To transfer the created image to FlashRunner send the following command TPSENDFILE YMODEM DEMO FRB In this example the image file is called DEMO FRB The following dialog box will appear 25 System Setup E ES Sending File Protocot Ymodem Bytes sent Exit Transfer progress Figure 2 4 FlashRunner Control Panel File Transfer Click the button to browse for the image file to be send then click Start to begin the transfer The file will be saved to the FlashRunner SD card inthe BINARIES folder We are now ready to start the actual programming part Send the following commands TPSETSRC FILE DEMO FRB TPSTART TPCMD SETPWD CONST FF FF SFF SFF FF FF FF SFF TPCMD MASSERASE F TPCMD BLANKCHECK F EEOO 4608 TPCMD PROGRAM F EEOO EEOO 4608 TPCMD VERIFY F S EEOO EEOO 4608 TPEND The data to be programmed is taken from the image file starting at EE00 offset from the beginning of the file is programmed to the target microcontroller starting from the location EE00 and is 4608 bytes long Th
20. nner Binary Format FRB Communication Settings Model Flash Runner serial version Pott COM1 v Baud rate bps 3600 E Restore Defaults Connect Update Firmware Communication History Fre Figure 2 1 FlashRunner Control Panel Communication Settings Click the Connect button On the Communication History section note the commands that have been sent and received In this case the SPING command is automatically sent to FlashRunner which replies with the PONG gt string In the edit box below the communication history type the following commands each followed by Return TCSETDEV FREESCALE MC68HC908QY4 HC08 TCSETPAR FOSC 16000000 TCSETPAR FDIV 4 TCSETPAR VDD 5000 These commands set respectively the target microcontroller the oscillator frequency the internal divisor and the VDD voltage In this example we used a 16 MHz oscillator the internal divisor for MC68HC908QY4 devices is fixed to 4 and the VDD is 5 V 23 System Setup FlashRunner will respond to each command with the gt string indicating that the command has been successfully executed After sending these commands the Control Panel will look like the figure below E FlashRunner Control Panel v 1 0 m Image File FrLASHRUNNER Create FlashRunner Binary Format FRB High Performanc ne In System Programmer Send FlashRunner Binarie
21. ons Standalone mode the examples in this chapter will use the host system to send commands to FlashRunner Host mode When moving FlashRunner to the production environment you can take full advantage of the instrument s SD card to make the instrument work without being controlled by the host system For more information about Standalone mode and Host mode see the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual 2 2 Software Setup The FlashRunner system software setup installs all of the required components to your hard drive These components include The FlashRunner Control Panel utility Script examples z Documentation in PDF format To install the FlashRunner system software 19 System Setup Insert the System Software CD ROM into your computer s CD ROM drive A startup window will automatically appear Choose Install Instrument Software from the main menu Follow the on screen instructions Note to install the FlashRunner system software on Windows 2000 or Windows XP you must log in as Administrator 2 3 Hardware Setup To set up FlashRunner FRO1LAN you must follow the steps below in the indicated order Interface FlashRunner with your test programming equipment Connect FlashRunner to the host PC system Power up FlashRunner Set up LAN settings if you use the Ethernet connection Send FlashRunner commands via the FlashRunner Control Panel utility ak obs 2 3 1 Interfacin
22. or trimming etc 1 2 Package Checklist The FlashRunner FRO1LAN package includes the following items FlashRunner FROILAN unit including an SD card already pre installed with the programming algorithm s you specified at the time of purchase An Ethernet cross cable serial cable FlashRunner System Software CD ROM containing the FlashRunner Control Panel utility and the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual in PDF format 7 This user s manual registration card 1 3 Hardware Overview FlashRunner FRO1LAN is composed of three layers From bottom to top Connection Layer Provides D Sub connectors to interface to your programming testing system Includes optoisolation circuitry and a LAN and RS 232 connectors to interface to a host system Programming Engine Layer Contains the FlashRunner programming engine the core of the instrument Cover Layer The cover layer has the function of protecting the underlying layers and replicating the programming engine s status LEDs If space is an issue when integrating FlashRunner in your programming testing system the cover layer can be easily removed 13 Overview The figures below illustrate the various FlashRunner FRO1LAN layers AS ISS gt SEL4 High Performance Standalone In System Programmer seua nach 9 SEL2 ur SEL SELO START ES STOP f BUSY SS STATUS te rett g LINK SofTec Microsystems
23. s Communication Settings Model EA Send Scripts Port Baud rate bps Send Algorithms Send Licenses Get Log Disconnect Format SD Card Communication History TCSETDEV FREESCALE MC68HC908QY4 HCOS hed Clear gt TCSETPAR FOSC 16000000 gt TCSETPAR FDIV 4 gt TCSETPAR VDD 5000 gt Send Cmd Figure 2 2 FlashRunner Control Panel Target Device Configured 5 When working with Freescale HC08 devices FlashRunner requires you to specify the power up and power down times in milliseconds Send the following two commands TCSETPAR PWDOWN 10 TCSETPAR PWUP 10 6 After specifying the target device settings we are ready to transfer to FlashRunner the binary image to be programmed into the target device FlashRunner accepts only image files in a frb FlashRunner Binary format To convert your binary Intel Hex or S19 image file to the 24 FRO1LAN User s Manual FlashRunner format click the Create FlashRunner Binary Format button The following dialog box will appear Create FlashRunner Binary Format Input OK RS 41 bowed Cancel Format Offset 00000000 Output will be created in the local BINARIES folder Filename frb Unused Bytes Don t Care C 00h C FFh C User IV Show the FRB report after conversion Figure 2 3 FlashRunner Control Panel Binary File Conversio
24. sh button is directly connected to the FlashRunner START line in the CONTROL D Sub connector 1 3 6 Optoisolation All signals in the CONTROL LAN and RS 232 connectors are optoisolated See Connectors on page 29 for more information 1 4 Programming Algorithms and Licenses FlashRunner FRO1LAN includes programming algorithms for several devices In order to program a specific device however a specific license file for that device must be purchased with the license s you specified at the moment of purchase You can purchase additional licenses at any future moment O Note FlashRunner FRO1LAN comes already preinstalled Programming algorithms and license files are stored in the SD card see the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual for more information 16 FRO1LAN User s Manual 1 4 1 Installing New Licenses When you buy an additional license for a specific device you will get An algorithm file alg license file lic A device specific script example frs The alg file contains the actual programming algorithm for the requested device and several other devices of the same family The lic file contains an unlocking code that will let you use the programming algorithm A license file enables the use of a specific programming algorithm on a specific FlashRunner instrument licenses are serial number specific The script file contains an example of script to use as a start
25. ve FlashRunner firmware and to release programming algorithms for new devices SMH Technologies offers a fast and knowledgeable technical support to all of its customers and is always available to solve specific problems or meet specific needs To get in touch with SMH Technologies please refer to the contact information below Phone 39 0434 421111 Fax 39 0434 639021 Technical Support support smh tech com 0 4 Additional Documentation This user s manual provides information about how to setup FlashRunner FRO1LAN and its hardware characteristics For information about FlashRunner commands and their syntax including specific commands for specific family of microcontrollers please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual included in PDF format in the FlashRunner CD ROM 10 FRO1LAN User s Manual 1 Overview 1 1 What is FlashRunner FRO1LAN FlashRunner FRO1LAN is a member of the FlashRunner series of a high performance standalone In System Programmers specific for Flash based microcontrollers and serial memories FlashRunner FRO1LAN is targeted at production environments easily interfaces to your programming system or Automatic Test Equipment ATE and can work either in full standalone mode or controlled by a host system SES eS a Figure 1 1 FlashRunner FRO1LAN 1 1 1 General features Fastest programming algorithms as fast as target device s memory technology limit approved by sili
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