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1. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter explains the troubleshooting Remark Using the MINICUBE2 self testing tool the user can find out why the QBP does not operate normally such as a defect in MINICUBE2 or problems in other hardware For the usage of the tool refer to the MINICUBE2 Self Testing Tool User s Manual 4 1 Problems During Startup This section explains the troubleshooting for problems that may occur from software installation to startup 1 When MINICUBE2 is connected to the host machine via a USB interface the driver is not recognized by Plug and Play Cause The USB connector may not be inserted properly into the USB port of the host machine Action Check that the USB connector is fully inserted into the USB port of the host machine Alternatively disconnect the USB connector then insert the USB connector again after a while 2 The USB driver file cannot be found at a specified location Cause The USB driver may not have been installed normally Action Refer to CHAPTER 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION and reinstall the USB driver If the file is requested by Plug and Play specify the following path for the USB driver C Program Files NEC Electronics Tools MQB2ALL 3 MINICUBE2 is connected to the host machine but the Power LED on MINICUBE2 is not turned on Cause The USB port of MINICUBE2 or the host machine may have a defect Action Check a defect of MINICUBE2 using the MINICUBE2 self testing too
2. N The progress status of this command is displayed in the action log window When execution of this command is The Autoprocedure EPV command continuously executes the Erase and Program commands The target area can be set in the Operation Mode area on the Standard tab in the Device Setup dialog box completed the QBP displays the command execution result in the target device Each command option after execution of this command depends on the settings of the Blank check before Erase Read verify after Program Security flag after Program and Checksum after Program check boxes in the Command options area on the Advanced tab in the Device Setup dialog box For details on the check boxes refer to 3 2 2 10 b lt 1 gt Command options area Figure 3 7 Action Log Window After Autoprocedure EPV Command Execution gt AutoProcedure E py AutoProcedure E pw PASS E 8 Signature Read command The Signature Read command reads signature information of the target device such as the device name flash memory information and so on The read result is displayed in the Device area in the action log window and programmer parameter window QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 19 44 9 Get Security Settings command The Get Security Settings command reads the settings for the security functions for the target device and the boot area and displays the result in
3. memory is blank 2 Displayed only in both action log window and error warning dialog boxes QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 42 44 E2009 Erasing operation failed Erasure may be impossible due The device may have a defect to a flash memory defect so replace it with a non defective sample With the 78KOS the specified Some security functions cannot command may not be enabled be disabled by executing chip because security settings have erase For details refer to the already been made on the target manual for the target device device E2010 Programming operation failed Programming may be impossible The device may have a defect due to a flash memory defect so replace it with a non defective sample With the 78KOS the specified Some security functions cannot command may not be enabled be disabled by executing chip because security settings have erase For details refer to the already been made on the target manual for the target device device E2011 Verifying operation failed Data of the program file may Reexecute EPV If the same differ from that written to the error occurs again the device target device may have a defect so replace it with a non defective sample E2012 Security flag setting failed Security setting may be The device may have a defect impossible due to a flash so replace it with a non defective memory defect sample be impossible in some devi
4. The selected parameter file name is displayed in this area Figure 3 11 Parameter File Area Parameter File PRM File Read PRM File Read button Clicking this button opens the parameter file select dialog box so select the parameter file that has been copied in an arbitrary folder Remark In the parameter file select dialog box the folder from which a parameter file was selected last time is displayed Figure 3 12 Parameter File Select Dialog Box Files of type PRM Files PRM Cancel button Selects the specified parameter file as a file to be written to the flash memory in the target device button Closes this dialog box without selecting a parameter file Remark A parameter file contains timing data and parameters required for programming the flash memory in the target device Data in a parameter file affects the reliability of the programmed data so do not change the data A parameter file is protected by the checksum if the checksum result is invalid the QBP will not accept the parameter file QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 23 44 lt 2 gt Target Device Connection area Select the communication channel between MINICUBE2 and the target device Figure 3 13 Target Device Connection Area Target Device Connection Port speed Port drop down list box Select the mode for communication between MINICUBE2 and the target device lt When u
5. check box If this check box is selected the Erase command will be disabled for the entire area of the flash memory in the target device If this check box is selected the following dialog box appears Figure 3 19 Disable Chip Erase Warning Dialog Box OB Programmer A Caution When Chip Erase is disable chip cannot be erased and programmed any more Cancel button The Disable Chip Erase check box is selected button The Disable Chip Erase check box is not selected Caution If the Disable Chip Erase function is enabled erasure for the device can no longer be possible moreover the Disable Chip Erase function can no longer be disabled Disable Block Erase check box If the Security command is executed with this check box selected the Erase command is disabled for all the selected blocks in the flash memory selected with the Block option button in the Operation Mode area on the Standard tab in the Device Setup dialog box This setting is cleared if the Erase command is executed with the Chip option button selected in the Operation Mode area QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 29 44 Disable Program check box If the Security command is executed with this check box selected the Erase command for all the selected blocks in the flash memory selected with the Block option button in the Operation Mode area on the Standard tab in the Device Se
6. name search for the name under the Each Device Series menu Caution Use of the latest version of software is recommended If you wish to receive an upgrade notification complete the registration for the upgrade notification service found on the ODS home page 2 2 Installation This section explains how to install the QBP USB driver MINICUBE2 self testing tool and parameter file Table 2 1 Installation Item Method QBP Run the downloaded executable file and complete installation following the USB driver directions on the installer screen MINICUBE2 self testing The MINICUBE2 self testing tool is included in the MINICUBE utilities tool Parameter file PRM Run the downloaded self extracting file A PRM file is decompressed in a folder Copy the decompressed parameter file to an arbitrary folder QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 11 44 The folder configuration after installation is as follows C Program Files Folder for which installation is specified NEC Electronics Tools QBP V1 00 BIN lt Folder in which QBP is stored qbp exe qbp dll qbp ini File containing QBP settings 1DOC Folder in which QBP documents are stored qbp_um_j pdf qbp_readme _j pdf V1 10 MQB2ALL lt Folder in which USB driver is stored mqb2all sys mqb2all inf MINICUBE Utilities V1 00 BIN Folder in which MIN
7. the block numbers where the flash memory in the target device is configured Show Address check box Specify the display format in the Start and End drop down list boxes If this check box is selected the block address will be displayed If this check box is cleared the block number will be displayed QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 26 44 b Advanced tab in Device Setup dialog box On the Advanced tab set the command options to be added to a programming command and set the security settings This tab consists of the Command options and Security flag settings areas Figure 3 16 Advanced Tab in Device Setup Dialog Box Device Setup r Command options Blank check before Erase Read verify after Program Fe Checksum after Program Security flag settings lt 2 gt a QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 27 44 lt 1 gt Command options area Set command options to be added to the Erase Program or Autoprocedure EPV command Figure 3 17 Command options Area Command options Blank check before Erase Read verity after Program Checksum after Program Blank check before Erase check box If this check box is selected the Blank Check command is automatically executed before the Erase and Autoprocedure EPV commands are executed Read verify after Program check box If this check box is selecte
8. 0 compatible with 1 1 2 Supported hardware tool e QB MINI2 1 5 2 Software environment 1 OS any of the following e Windows 98 e Windows Me e Windows 2000 e Windows XP ZUD CD 06 0006 Caution Installing the latest Service Pack for the OS used is recommended 2 Parameter file separately available e Parameter file for the target device used Reference Download the parameter file from the following NEC Electronics website ODS URL http wwv necel com micro ods eng index html 9 44 QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual Remark To search for the parameter file based on the device name search the name under the Each Device Series menu 3 Program files e Motorola HEX format e Intel HEX format QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 10 44 CHAPTER 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This chapter explains the following items for QBP installation e Obtaining software e Installation e Uninstallation e Updating firmware e MINICUBE2 self testing tool 2 1 Obtaining Software Download the QBP USB driver MINICUBE2 self testing tool and parameter file from the following NEC Electronics website ODS lt QBP USB driver MINICUBE2 self testing tool gt URL http www necel com micro ods eng tool MINICUBE2 Software list html lt Parameter file gt URL http www necel com micro ods eng index html Remark To search for the parameter file based on the device
9. 004 Not specify Parameter File No parameter file has been Select a parameter file using loaded the Setup command Note 2 E1005 Not specify Load File No program file has been Select a program file using the selected Load command Note 1 E1006 Illegal Supply Oscillator setting The wrong frequency is set for See the device manual confirm the clock supplied to the target the selectable frequency and device then set the correct value for frequency and multiply ratio Notes 1 Displayed only in error warning dialog boxes 2 Displayed only in both action log window and error warning dialog boxes QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 41 44 E1007 Caution When Chip Erase is This is a warning output when For details refer to 3 2 2 10 disable chip cannot be erased the security function cannot be b lt 2 gt Security flag Note 1 and programmed any more disabled if Chip erase disable settings area is enabled because the chip can no longer be erased E1008 Caution When Boot block cluster This is a warning output when For details refer to 3 2 2 10 reprogramming is disable boot the security function cannot be b lt 2 gt Security flag block cannot be erased and disabled if boot block area settings area Note 1 programmed any more rewrite disable is enabled because the chip can no longer be erased E2001 No r
10. B REVISION HISTORY Tios ec eee ee eee ee E a 44 QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 7 44 CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW The programming GUI QB Programmer QBP is a software tool that is used to erase write and verify programs on the target system or FA adapter on which an NEC Electronics single power supply on chip flash memory microcontroller is mounted by using the on chip debug emulator with programming function QB MINI2 MINICUBE2 via a 16 pin target cable target cable The QBP can also be used to perform self testing and firmware updates using the MINICUBE2 self testing tool 1 1 Features The programming function has the following features when the QBP is used together with MINICUBE2 e Supports single power supply on chip flash memory microcontrollers e Compact and lightweight e Supports USB interface as a host interface e Supports UART and CSI H S as a target device interface e Reads device specific parameters required for programming from the parameter file PRM e Can supply 3 or 5 V power to the target device max 100 mA e Can supply 4 8 or 16 MHz clock to the target device e Can perform self testing and firmware updates using the MINICUBE2 self testing tool 1 2 Writing Quality Thoroughly confirm verify and evaluate the following points before using the QBP in order to improve the writing quality e Design circuits as described in the user s manuals for the device and MINICU
11. B Programmer 1 00 Firmware 44 00 Device Mame UPO78FOS47 Firmware 2 00 Parameter file Mame faF054 prm Version Y1 03 Load file Name gt SAMPLE HEX Date 2006 02 24 21 13 08 Chksum E23Eh rea OOO000h O0 FFFR Connection to device Fort UART E t 0SC Pulse 0 Speed 115200bp Range Chip Freg 20 00MHz Multiply 1 00 Programmer area Displays the versions of the QBP and MINICUBE2 firmware Device area Updated after communication with the target device and displays information on the target device Parameter file area Updated after execution of the Setup command and displays information on the parameter file selected Load file area Updated after execution of the Load command and displays information on the program file selected The program file checksum result is displayed in the Chksum column The checksum is calculated as follows Method Subtraction 16 bit arithmetic Range From start to end of the program file Connection to device area Updated after execution of the Setup command and displays the settings made on the Standard tab in the Device Setup dialog box The number of FLMDO pulses is displayed in the Pulse column QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 34 44 3 6 Progress Bar The progress bar shows the progress as a percentage or with a message when a parameter file or program file is selected or a command is
12. BE2 e Use the device QBP and MINICUBE2 as described in the user s manual for each product e The power supplied to the target system is stable 1 3 Supported Devices For devices supported by the QBP see the following document or website e Document QB MINI2 Operating Precautions e URL http www necel com micro english product sc allflash minicube2 html 1 4 QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 8 44 System Configuration The system configuration for flash programming is as follows lt 1 gt lt 2 gt lt 3 gt lt 4 gt lt b gt lt b gt lt gt lt 8 gt lt 9 gt Figure 1 1 System Configuration for Flash Programming NEG ELEGTRUNIES lt 2 gt tetette A lt 8 gt b lt 9 gt Host machine Those which are equipped with USB ports Software QB Programmer USB driver MINICUBE2 self testing tool parameter file etc USB cable supplied with MINICUBE2 MINICUBE2 16 pin target cable supplied with MINICUBE2 Target connector sold separately Target system Target board QB xxxx TB sold separately FA adapter FA xxxx sold separately a product of Naito Densei Machida Mfg Co Ltd 1 5 Operating Environment This section explains the following items with respect to the operating environment e Hardware environment e Software environment 1 5 1 Hardware environment 1 Host machines e PC98 NX series IBM PC AT compatible e USB 2
13. CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION ZUD CD 06 0006 1 44 March 6 2006 Koji Nishibayashi Group Manager Development Tool Group Multipurpose Microcomputer Systems Division 4th Systems Operations Unit NEC Electronics Corporation Preliminary User s Manual QB Programmer Programming GUI Operation QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 2 44 MEMO QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 3 44 MINICUBE is a registered trademark of NEC Electronics Corporation in Japan and Germany Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries PC AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation e The information in this document is current as of March 2006 The information is subject to change without notice For actual design in refer to the latest publications of NEC Electronics data sheets or data books etc for the most up to date specifications of NEC Electronics products Not all products and or types are available in every country Please check with an NEC Electronics sales representative for availability and additional information e No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of NEC Electronics NEC Electronics assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document e NEC Electronics does not assume a
14. ICUBE2 self testing tool is stored mqb2utl exe eocdutl exe DOC lt Folder in which MINICUBE2 self testing tool documents are stored utl_um_j paf ocd_um_j pdf V1 10 2 3 Uninstallation This section explains how to uninstall the QBP USB driver MINICUBE2 self testing tool and parameter file Table 2 2 Uninstallation Item Method QBP Open Add Remove Programs or Add or Remove Programs on the Control USB driver Panel and uninstall these items MINICUBE2 self testing tool Parameter file PRM Delete the parameter file PRM QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 12 44 2 4 Updating Firmware Firmware is a program that is embedded in the device for controlling MINICUBE2 Updating the firmware enables the following e Addition of newly supported devices e Removal of restrictions For version confirmation of firmware system configuration and update procedure refer to the MINICUBE2 Self Testing Tool User s Manual Cautions 1 Use of the latest version of software is recommended If you wish to receive an upgrade notification complete the registration for the upgrade notification service found on the ODS home page 2 If update of firmware is improperly performed MINICUBE2 may no longer operate Be sure to refer to the MINICUBE2 Self Testing Tool User s Manual when updating firmware 2 5 MINICUBE2 Self Testing Tool The MINICUBE2 self testing tool
15. Method Subtraction 16 bit arithmetic Range From start to end of the program file QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 15 44 button Selects the specified program file as a program to be written to the flash memory in the target device button Closes the window without selecting a program 2 Quit command The Quit command terminates the QBP The QBP can also be terminated by clicking the button on the right end of the title bar in the Main window When the QBP is terminated various settings are saved in the qbp ini file and these settings are loaded when the QBP is started the next time The settings include the settings made in the Device Setup dialog box and the program file selected The qgbp ini file is created in a folder where the QBP was installed 3 2 2 Device menu The following pull down menu appears by clicking the Device menu This menu mainly consists of commands for programming the target device such as erase program and verify Figure 3 4 Device Menu tal QOB Programmer Blank Check Erase Program Verity Security Checksum On AON o A o o A Nor A o he ee N AutoprocedureE PW Signature Read Get Security Settings me no OS TN AN Ae O _ Setup 1 Blank Check command d The Blank Check command performs blank check for the flash memory in the target device The target area can be set in the Operati
16. Special and Specific The Specific quality grade applies only to NEC Electronics products developed based on a customer designated quality assurance program for a specific application The recommended applications of an NEC Electronics product depend on its quality grade as indicated below Customers must check the quality grade of each NEC Electronics product before using it in a particular application Standard Computers office equipment communications equipment test and measurement equipment audio and visual equipment home electronic appliances machine tools personal electronic equipment and industrial robots Special Transportation equipment automobiles trains ships etc traffic control systems anti disaster systems anti crime systems safety equipment and medical equipment not specifically designed for life support Specific Aircraft aerospace equipment submersible repeaters nuclear reactor control systems life support systems and medical equipment for life support etc The quality grade of NEC Electronics products is Standard unless otherwise expressly specified in NEC Electronics data sheets or data books etc If customers wish to use NEC Electronics products in applications not intended by NEC Electronics they must contact an NEC Electronics sales representative in advance to determine NEC Electronics willingness to support a given application Note 1 NEC Electronics as used in this state
17. ab in the Device Setup dialog box For details on the security function refer to 3 2 2 10 b lt 2 gt Security flag settings area 6 Checksum command The Checksum command reads the checksum calculated in the target device and displays it in the action log window When using a 78KOS device this command also displays the checksum of the program file and compares both Caution The checksum read by this command differs from the one displayed in the Load file area in the programmer parameter window QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 17 44 The checksum is calculated as follows lt When using device other than 78KOS gt Method Subtraction 16 bit arithmetic Range Area set in the Operation Mode area on the Advanced tab in the Device Setup dialog box Figure 3 5 Action Log Window After Checksum Command Execution lt With Device Other Than 78K0S gt gt Checksum Checksum Oxb23E Checksum FASS gt lt When using a 78KOS device gt Method Division original Range Area set in the Operation Mode area on the Advanced tab in the Device Setup dialog box Figure 3 6 Action Log Window After Checksum Command Execution lt With 78K0S Device gt gt Checksum Device Checksum 0 11FO QEF Checksum 0x11FD Checksum compare PASS Checksum FASS gt QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 18 44 7 Autoprocedure EPV command
18. ad ERAUA E 2002 No response from Target Device Reset E QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 40 44 A 2 Messages E0001 USB host connection failed 1 Possible causes may be Check if the USB driver has The USB driver is not been installed normally For recognized normally details refer to 4 1 Problems Communication failed During Startup MINICUBE2 is not connected The USB driver is not installed normally E0002 MINICUBE2 Firmware version too The QBP does not operate Download the latest firmware old Note 1 normally because the version of from the website ODS and MINICUBE2 firmware is old update it Noga The program file stored in the Select a program file E0003 Load File not found gbp ini file cannot be loaded E0004 PRM File not found The parameter file stored in the Select a parameter file gbp ini file cannot be loaded the QBP for the second time while it is running E1001 Invalid Parameter File An invalid parameter file was Download the latest parameter selected file from the website ODS Not supported Parameter File A parameter file with an Download the latest parameter unsupported file format version file QBP and MINICUBE2 was selected firmware from the website ODS and update them Invalid Load File An unsupported format or Select a relevant program file E1002 E1003 illegal program file was selected Note 2 E1
19. be unavailable depending on the parameter selected or when the QBP is started for the first time By pointing to a button with the pointer the hint for the button is displayed on the status bar Table 3 1 Toolbar Buttons Opens the Device Setup dialog box The same action is taken as selecting the Setup command on the Device menu Opens the program file select dialog box The same action is taken as selecting the Load command on the File menu Executes the Blank Check command The same action is taken as selecting the Blank Check command on the Device menu Executes the Erase command The same action is taken as selecting the Erase command on the Device menu Executes the Program command The same action is taken as selecting the Program command on the Device menu Executes the Verify command The same action is taken as selecting the Verify command on the Device menu Executes the Autoprocedure EPV command The same action is taken as selecting the Autoprocedure EPV command on the Device menu 3 4 Action Log Window This window displays the log for the QBP actions Figure 3 23 Action Log Window gt AutoProcedure E py AutoProcedure E pw PASS E QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 33 44 3 5 Programmer Parameter Window This window displays the programming parameter settings Figure 3 24 Programmer Parameter Window Programmer QE
20. ble causes may be incorrect wiring incorrect clock or power supply or target device defect Notes 1 Displayed only in error warning dialog boxes 2 Displayed only in both action log window and error warning dialog boxes Start the QBP in another host machine Check the communication line MINICUBE2 may have hung disconnect the USB interface and reconnect it For details refer to 4 2 Problems During Operation QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 44 44 APPENDIX B REVISION HISTORY Document Number ZUD CD 06 0006 March 6 2006 Newly created
21. can be used to find if the reason that the QBP does not operate normally derives from a MINICUBE2 defect or from other hardware For the usage refer to the MINICUBE2 Self Testing Tool User s Manual QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 13 44 CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE USAGE This chapter explains functional details on windows and dialog boxes of the QBP Cautions 1 For the specifications settings connection startup procedure and examples for basic usages of MINICUBE2 refer to the QB MINI2 On Chip Debug Emulator with Programming Function User s Manual 2 Be sure to remove the 78K0 OCD board 3 Terminate the debugger MINICUBE2 self testing tool and MINICUBE OCD Checker before starting the QBP 3 1 Main Window In the Start menu point to All programs NEC Electronics Tools Latest Version and then choose QB Programmer VX XX to start the QBP When the QBP is started normally the following screen appears Figure 3 1 Main Window sal OB Proerammer Eile Bet QB Programmer 1 00 Firmware 441 00 Device Help QB Programmer startup Command standby lt 2 gt Toolbar Device Mame Firmware Parameter file Mame Version lt 3 gt Action log window Load file Mame Date Chksum Area Connection to device Part Pulse lt 6 gt Status bar a ange Freq Multiple lt 5 gt Progress bar The main window consists of the followin
22. cedure may have been implemented Action 7 When using a device that uses the program file in which use the RESET pin as the input only port P34 is set by the option byte if power is supplied to the target system before the target cable is connected to the target system the flash memory programming mode cannot be entered Connect the target cable to the target system in accordance with the procedure and then supply power to the target system 3 The following message is displayed in the action log window and normal communication is not performed in the flash memory programming mode E2004 Communication failure or timeout Cause 1 The clock or power supply may not be stable Action 1 Confirm that the clock or power is stably supplied on the target system Cause 2 Communication may not be stable Action 2 Confirm that MINICUBE2 and the target system are properly connected Confirm that unused pins are properly handled Confirm that the correct clock and communication rate are selected Stable programming may be achieved by setting a lower value for the clock or communication rate QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 39 44 APPENDIX A MESSAGES A 1 Message Format The message will be output for both the error warning dialog box and action log window Figure A 1 Error Warning Dialog Box QB Programmer Figure A 2 Action Log Window gt Signature Read Signature Re
23. ces target device E2013 Protection by security setting The specified command may not Some security functions cannot be executed because security be disabled by executing chip settings have already been erase For details refer to the enabled on the target device manual for the target device E2014 Checksum verification failed With the 78KOS the program Reexecute EPV If the same code written to the target device error occurs again the device may differ from that of the may have a defect so replace it program file with a non defective sample E2015 Retry status over The retry count for the command The device may have a defect performed for the device so replace it with a non defective exceeded the upper limit sample E2016 Illegal status from device An illegal status code was The device may have hung so returned from the device reexecute the command The communication line may be unstable due to an external factor ZUD CD 06 0006 43 44 QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual Not Initialized Note 2 Acquisition of work memory at startup failed or sled processing startup failed Illegal parameter Command parameter error was returned from F W The communication line may be unstable due to an external factor Control failed Please restart the An unexpected error code is MINICUBE2 returned from MINICUBE2 Wait status timeout Wait of MINICUBE2 for the device timed out Possi
24. d the Verify command is automatically executed after the Program and Autoprocedure EPV commands are executed Security flag after Program check box If this check box is selected the Security command is automatically executed after the Program and Autoprocedure EPV commands are executed Checksum after Program check box If this check box is selected the Checksum command is automatically executed after the Program and Autoprocedure EPV commands are executed QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 28 44 lt 2 gt Security flag settings area Specify the security functions to be enabled When execution of the Get Security Settings command is enabled execute it before the Security command check the settings for the security functions or the boot area and then add the security settings Caution If the security functions are set and the Security command is executed with a 78K0S device used the security functions are set to the target device but not enabled unless VDD of the target device is turned off To enable the security function settings refer to the system shutdown procedure described in the flash programming chapter in the QB MINI2 On Chip Debug Emulator with Programming Function User s Manual and shut down the power supply to the target system Figure 3 18 Security flag settings Area security flag settings la r a a z Disable Chip Erase
25. esponse from Target Device The flash memory MINICUBE2 may have hung FLMD programming mode cannot be disconnect the USB interface entered and reconnect it E2002 No response from Target Device Possible causes may be Refer to 4 2 Problems During RESET unstable clock or power supply Operation E2003 No response from Target Device io A Doron See the device manual confirm FREQ farget O MECO ele the selectable frequency and then set the correct value E2004 Communication failure or timeout Normal communication is not Refer to 4 2 Problems During performed in the flash memory Operation programming mode Possible causes may be unstable clock or power supply error in communication line or target device defect E2005 Synchronization failure for A baud rate that is not See the device manual confirm baudrate supported by the device is the selectable baud rate and selected then set the correct value E2006 Invalid Signature reading The specified parameter file Select a relevant parameter file differs from the one specified in the target device E2007 Invalid parameter file version The versions of the selected Download the latest parameter parameter file and device differ file from the website ODS E2008 Not Blank The flash memory is not blank Before programming be sure to Notes 1 Displayed only in error warning dialog boxes erase the flash memory and make sure that the flash
26. executed for the target device Figure 3 25 Progress Bar When execution of a command for the target device is completed the progress bar indicates the result as shown below Table 3 2 Progress Bar Display Immediately after the QBP is started A command execution is in progress or a parameter file or program file is being selected A command execution or selection of a parameter file or program file is completed normally A command execution or selection of a parameter file or program file is ended abnormally 3 Status Bar By pointing to a command on the menu bar or a button with the pointer the hint for the command or button is displayed on the status bar Figure 3 26 Status Bar ia QB Programmer Ea File Device Help gt AutoProcedurelE pr Programmer Blank check Chip Not blank Erase need QB Programmer 1 00 Erasing Firmware 44 00 Erase Chip PASS Program Chip 10 Mame UPDYSFO54 A Firmware 2 00 Als Parameter file AOR Name 8F0547D prm BOs Version 241 05 o pad tie an Name SAMPLE HEA 100 Date 2006 02 24 21 13 08 i Chksum EXGEh PASS 3 AutoProcedure Epy PASS Area OOOO 00 FE EA ks Device Connection to device Port UART Est 0OSC Pulse Speed 115200bp Range Chip Freg 20 00MHz Multiply 1 00 PASS i Blank check erase program and verity the target device QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 35 44
27. following e 4 MHz e 8 MHz e 16 MHz Remark For the selectable frequency refer to the user s manual for the device used Multiply rate text box Set the division ratio or multiplication ratio of the clock supplied to the target device If the target device includes the PLL circuit input the division ratio or multiplication ratio in accordance with the environment used If the target device does not include the PLL circuit input 1 0 In the initial screen the default setting that is loaded from the parameter file is displayed Remark For the selectable multiply rate refer to the user s manual for the device used QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 25 44 lt 4 gt Operation Mode area Switch the operation mode whether to execute commands such as flash memory programming for the entire flash memory area or in the block units The settings made here are valid for the Blank Check Erase Program Verify Read Checksum and Autoprocedure EPV commands Modes unavailable in the target device cannot be selected Figure 3 15 Operation Mode Area Operation Mode fe Start ie End If Chip is selected The entire flash memory area of the target device is subject to command processing such as programming If Block is selected Specify the block range subject to the command processing using the Start and End drop down list boxes These lists show
28. g areas Displayed Items Hints for commands and toolbar QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 14 44 3 2 Menu Bar The menu bar displays the commands that are available for the QBP Some commands may be unavailable depending on the parameter selected or when the QBP is started for the first time Caution During command execution do not execute another command or terminate the QBP 3 2 1 File menu The following pull down menu appears by clicking the File menu This menu includes commands related to file operation Figure 3 2 File Menu 1 Load command The Load command selects a program file When this command is executed the program file select dialog box appears Browse the relevant folder and select the target program file in the folder The selected program file will be written to the flash memory in the target device by executing the Program or Autoprocedure EPV command Remark In the program file select dialog box the folder from which a program file was selected last time is displayed Figure 3 3 Program File Select Dialog Box Look in O HEX vl ef Tr A E sample hex File name E EPE JEN Files of type S rec Hex files rec s hens Cancel After the program file is selected the QBP calculates the checksum and displays the result in the Load file area in the programmer parameter window The checksum is calculated as follows
29. l If a defect is found consider repair If there is no defect try connecting MINICUBE2 to another machine 4 The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears when MINICUBE2 is connected with the host machine Cause If the USB connector of MINICUBE2 is not inserted into the USB port during installation but into another USB port MINICUBE2 may be recognized as a new hardware item Action Select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended and install the USB driver QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 36 44 4 2 Problems During Operation This section explains the troubleshooting for problems that may occur during operation Remark For causes and actions for the messages displayed in the error warning dialog box and action log window refer to APPENDIX A MESSAGES 1 E0001 USB host connection failed is displayed in the action log window Cause 1 The USB cable may not be connected properly or the USB driver may not have been installed normally Action 1 Refer to 4 1 Problems During Startup and take an appropriate action Cause 2 When NECPCIF is expanded in the Device Manager NEC Electronics IE PC Interface MINICUBE2 USB is not displayed Alternatively the P or x Action 2 lt 1 gt With MINICUBE2 connected to the host machine right click the driver marked with the or x and then is prefixed click Uninstall on
30. le FAM File Read Target Device Connection Supply Oscillator Speed Operation Mode f Chi Start Blo End r QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 21 44 a Standard tab in Device Setup dialog box On the Standard tab set the programming environment of the flash memory in the target device This tab consists of the Parameter File Target Device Connection Supply Oscillator and Operation Mode areas The overall basic settings that are made in accordance with the user environment and target device are available The mode for communication with the target device operating clocks or the like that can be set vary depending on the device used so refer to the manual for each device Figure 3 10 Standard Tab in Device Setup Dialog Box Device Setup E lt gt Parameter File PAM File Read Target Device Connection Supply Oscillator 7 Ravel lt gt pot Frequency anon y lt 3 gt Speed Operation Mode lt 4 gt le C Start Blo End i OF Cancel button Saves the settings made on the Standard and Advanced tabs and closes the Device Setup dialog box button Closes the Device Setup dialog box without saving the settings made on the Standard and Advanced tabs QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 22 44 lt 1 gt Parameter File area Select the parameter file in this area
31. ment means NEC Electronics Corporation and also includes its majority owned subsidiaries 2 NEC Electronics products means any product developed or manufactured by or for NEC Electronics as defined above M8E 02 11 1 QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 4 44 INTRODUCTION Target Readers This manual is intended for users who use the QB Programmer when designing and developing a system using an NEC Electronics on chip flash memory microcontroller Purpose This manual is intended to give users an understanding of the basic specifications and correct use of the QB Programmer Organization This manual includes the following sections e Overview e Software installation e Software usage e Troubleshooting How to Read This Manual lt is assumed that the readers of this manual have general knowledge of electricity logic circuits and microcontrollers In the explanations of the operation of the applications it is also assumed that the readers have sufficient knowledge of Windows For the usage and terminology of Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 and Windows XP refer to each Windows manual To understand the overall operation of the QB Programmer Read this manual according to the CONTENTS To know the basic specifications usages and usage examples of hardware See the QB MINI2 On Chip Debug Emulator with Programming Function User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0018 QB Programmer Prog
32. ny liability for infringement of patents copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties by or arising from the use of NEC Electronics products listed in this document or any other liability arising from the use of such products No license express implied or otherwise is granted under any patents copyrights or other intellectual property rights of NEC Electronics or others e Descriptions of circuits software and other related information in this document are provided for illustrative purposes in semiconductor product operation and application examples The incorporation of these circuits software and information in the design of a customer s equipment shall be done under the full responsibility of the customer NEC Electronics assumes no responsibility for any losses incurred by customers or third parties arising from the use of these circuits software and information e While NEC Electronics endeavors to enhance the quality reliability and safety of NEC Electronics products customers agree and acknowledge that the possibility of defects thereof cannot be eliminated entirely To minimize risks of damage to property or injury including death to persons arising from defects in NEC Electronics products customers must incorporate sufficient safety measures in their design such as redundancy fire containment and anti failure features e NEC Electronics products are classified into the following three quality grades Standard
33. on Mode area can no longer be performed for the device and the Disable Chip Erase function can no longer be disabled Reset vector text box If an address value is input in this text box and then the Security command is executed the reset vector is changed to the specified address This setting is cleared if the Erase command is executed with the Chip option button selected in the Operation Mode area The initial value is OOOOO0O0h End Boot block drop down list box Specify the number of the end Boot block This list shows the block numbers where the flash memory in the target device is configured QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 30 44 Show Address check box Specify the display format in the End Boot block drop down list If this check box is selected the block address is displayed If this check box is cleared the block number is displayed The following table shows whether the Erase Program and Read commands are enabled when each security function is set Erase Command Erase Command Program Read Command with Chip Selected with Block Selected Command Disable Chip Erase ee Enabled Disable Block Erase Enabled Enabled Enabled Disable Program Enabled a a E E Enabled Disable Read Enabled Enabled 2 Enabled Disable Boot block Enabled Enabled Enabled cluster reprogramming Notes 1 Since the Erase command is disabled da
34. on Mode area on the Standard tab in the Device Setup dialog box If the flash memory has already been erased Blank Check PASS is displayed in the action log window If the flash memory has not yet been erased Blank Check ERROR E2008 Not Blank is displayed If this error is displayed erase the entire area of the flash memory before starting programming QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 16 44 2 Erase command Fei The Erase command erases the flash memory in the target device and initializes the security functions a The target area can be set in the Operation Mode area on the Standard tab in the Device Setup dialog box While erasing the flash memory is in progress the progress status is displayed in the action log window When execution of this command is completed the QBP displays the command execution result in the target device Whether to perform the Blank Check command before executing this command depends on the Blank check before Erase check box setting in the Command options area on the Advanced tab in the Device Setup dialog box If the Erase command is executed for the flash memory that has already been erased with the Blank check before Erase check box selected Blank check Chip PASS Erase skipped is displayed in the action log window and erasure is not performed 3 Program command y The Program command transmits the program file selected with
35. opment Tools User s Manuals QB Programmer Programming GUI OPeration This document QB MINI2 On Chip Debug Emulator with Programming Function ZUD CD 06 0018 MINICUBE2 Self Testing Tool ZUD CD 06 0044 Caution The related documents listed above are subject to change without notice Be sure to use the latest version of each document for designing etc QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 6 44 CONTENTS CHAPTER OVERVIEW ona ae rte A A eee 7 Wa FSA es a a 7 E2 WIN OUY 2 fee carne a cee cee en ncacenan oca es Secee nase ce ues eee esse are E EO 7 13 SUpponed DEVICES ahs en a a a e dl i Nie ee a eh a a 7 14 System Contigua deceo el de 8 1 5 Operating EA de 9 CHAPTER 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 000000 dl ade iS 10 2 1 O oooO 10 Zc A e oO a a soagead each ewites 10 223 IIA SAMA ION ra A a 11 24 Updating FrMWarE sa a AAA A 12 20 MINICUBE2 Sei TeSting TOO loli iii dida 12 CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE USAGE soara eaea eA e aTe iS 13 SA MI ION a 13 32 Menta 14 o o o ne er E tv VE A AA E S psec aula cc E S A A E 32 HA ACION LOG VVIING OW uaaa A a Sao 32 310 Programmer Parameter VVINGOW iia A E AE ents 33 20 Prod ESS O 34 O BAE oa E SE IO coer 34 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING aia a cee bese ie lesaauabeeledcuecantels 35 4 1 Problems DUNA A a 35 1 2 Problems Durning Opelaton acessa ta 36 APPENDIX A MESSAGES 30005 ia a 39 All Message Fo Matinal uioio oli talas 39 A A RN 40 APPENDIX
36. ramming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 5 44 Conventions Note Footnote for item marked with Note in the text Caution Information requiring particular attention Remark Supplementary information Numeric representation Binary xxxx or xxxxB Decimal xxxx Hexadecimal xxxxH Prefix indicating power of 2 address space memory capacity K kilo 2 1 024 M mega 2 1 024 Terminology The meanings of the terms used in this manual are as follows MINICUBE2 General name of QB MINI2 on chip debug emulator with programming function Abbreviation of programming GUI QB Programmer Target device NEC Electronics on chip flash memory microcontroller Target system User designed board on which NEC Electronics on chip flash memory microcontroller is mounted Target board Target board for MINICUBE2 on which NEC Electronics on chip flash memory microcontroller is mounted FA adapter Conversion adapter to write programs to NEC Electronics on chip flash memory microcontroller Note The FA adapter FA xxxx is a product of Naito Densei Machida Mfg Co Ltd If you have any questions about the FA adapter board contact Naito Densei Machida Mfg Co Ltd Tel 81 45 475 4191 Related Documents Please use the following documents in combination with this manual The related documents listed below may include preliminary versions However preliminary versions are not marked as such O Documents Related to Devel
37. sing V850 gt e UART ch0 e SIO H S lt When using 78KO All Flash gt e UART Ext OSC with external resonator used e UART Ext QB2CLK with MINICUBE2 clock used lt When using 78K0 other than All Flash or 78K0S gt e UART ch0 Speed drop down list box Select a communication rate for the channel specified lt When selecting UART gt e 9600bps e 19200bps e 31250bps e 38400bps e 5 600bps e 6800bps e 115200bps e 128000bps e 153600bps lt When selecting SIO H S gt e 250KHz e 500KHz e 1MHz e 2MHz Remark For the selectable speed refer to the user s manual for the device used QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 24 44 lt 3 gt Supply Oscillator area Set the clock supplied to the target device Figure 3 14 Supply Oscillator Area supply Oscillator gt On Target check box Specify which clock is supplied to the target device a clock mounted on the target system or a clock on the MINICUBE2 side If this check box is selected the clock mounted on the target system will be used If this check box is cleared clock on the MINICUBE2 side will be used Frequency text box Set the oscillation frequency of the clock supplied to the target device When using the clock mounted on the target system On Target check box selected input its oscillation frequency When using the clock on the MINICUBE2 side On Target check box cleared input one of the
38. ta different from that already written to the flash memory cannot be written 2 The Erase command with the Block option button selected is disabled if the Disable Read function is enabled in the device For details refer to the user s manual for the device used 3 Enabled only for areas other than those specified as the boot area Remark The security functions other than Disable Chip Erase and Disable Boot block cluster reprogramming are cleared if the Erase command is executed with the Chip option button selected in the Operation Mode area QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual 3 2 3 Help menu The following pull down menu appears by clicking the Help menu Figure 3 21 Help Menu E 4 O 6 Programmer 1 J About G1B Programmer 1 About QB Programmer command ZUD CD 06 0006 31 44 This command opens the following dialog box and shows the versions of the QBP and MINICUBE2 firmware Clicking the button closes this dialog box Figure 3 22 About QB Programmer Dialog Box About OB Proerammer NEC QB Programmer for MINICUBE PA GBP 441 00 Pro Firmware 1 00 Copyright C NEC Electronics Corporation 2006 QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 32 44 3 3 Toolbar The commands frequently used with the QBP are displayed on the toolbar A command can be executed just by clicking the relevant button Some commands may
39. the Load command to the target device and writes programs to the flash memory The target area can be set in the Operation Mode area on the Standard tab in the Device Setup dialog box The progress status of this command is displayed as a percentage in the action log window When execution of this command is completed the QBP displays the command execution result in the target device Each command option after execution of this command depends on the settings of the Read verify after Program Security flag after Program and Checksum after Program check boxes in the Command options area on the Advanced tab in the Device Setup dialog box For details on the check boxes refer to 3 2 2 10 b lt 1 gt Command options area 4 Verify command bi The Verify command transmits the program file selected with the Load command to the target device and verifies the data written to the flash memory in the target device The target area can be set in the Operation Mode area on the Standard tab in the Device Setup dialog box The progress status of this command is displayed as a percentage in the action log window When execution of this command is completed the QBP displays the command execution result in the target device 5 Security command The Security command sets the security functions for the target device and sets the boot area These settings can be made in the Security flag settings area on the Advanced t
40. the Security flag settings area on the Advanced tab in the Device Setup dialog box When execution of this command is enabled execute this command before the Security command check the settings for the security functions or the boot area and then add the security settings For details on the security functions refer to 3 2 2 10 b lt 2 gt Security flag settings area Figure 3 8 Get Security Settings Command Device Setup Standard Advanced m Command options iw Blank check before Erase Read verify after Program Security flag after Program M Checksum after Program Security flag settings Disable Chip Erase Reset veci Disable Block Erase End Boot block 003 Disable Program Show Address hs M Disable Boot block cluster reprogramming QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 20 44 10 Setup command When the Setup command is executed the Device Setup dialog box appears In this dialog box perform the settings in accordance with the user environment for flash memory programming and set command options and security settings Each time the QBP is started the QBP loads the parameter file PRM that was used last and displays the settings Settings for the items not dimmed can be changed in accordance with the user environment Switch the Standard and Advanced tabs for setting Figure 3 9 Device Setup Dialog Box a b Device Setup Farameter Fi
41. the shortcut menu lt 2 gt Execute Scan for hardware changes in the Device Manager lt 3 gt Reinstall the USB driver by Plug and Play Cause 3 MINICUBE2 may not have been recognized when connected via USB hub Action 3 Try the following lt 1 gt Disconnect the USB cable and then reconnect it lt 2 gt Connect the USB connector to another port on the USB hub lt 3 gt If the above measures do not resolve the problem do not use the USB hub but directly connect the USB connector to the USB port of the host machine main unit QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 37 44 2 The following message is displayed in the action log window and the flash memory programming mode cannot be entered E2001 No response from Target Device FLMD lt When UART is selected E2002 No response from Target Device RESET lt When UART is selected E2003 No response from Target Device FREQ When UART is selected E9004 Wait status timeout When SIO H S is selected Cause 1 The mode select switch that is used to select the target device may be set incorrectly Action 1 Confirm the target device and the mode select switch setting Cause 2 The 78K0 OCD board may be connected Action 2 Remove the 78K0 OCD board Cause 3 The connection between the target cable and target system may be wrong Action 3 lt 1 gt Connect the TxD and RxD signals from MINICUBE2 with TxD SO and R
42. tup dialog box and the Program command is disabled The Erase command is enabled when the Chip option button selected This setting is cleared if the Erase command is executed with the Chip option button selected in the Operation Mode area Disable Read check box If the Security command is executed with this check box selected the Read command is disabled The Erase command is enabled when the Chip option button selected This setting is cleared if the Erase command is executed with the Chip option button selected in the Operation Mode area Disable Boot block cluster reprogramming check box If the Security command is executed with this item selected the boot block set in the End Boot block drop down list is regarded as the last block and then the boot area is set If this item is selected the following dialog box appears Figure 3 20 Disable Boot block cluster reprogramming Warning Dialog Box 0B Programmer more A Caution When Boot block cluster reprogramming is disable boot block cannot be erased and programmed any i Cancel button The Disable Boot block cluster reprogramming check box is selected button The Disable Boot block cluster reprogramming check box is not selected Caution If the Disable Boot block cluster reprogramming function is enabled rewriting of the boot area and execution the Erase command with the Chip option button selected in the Operati
43. xD SI of the target device so that signal input output are consistent MINICUBE2 Target device RxD SI lt 2 gt The signal lines used for programming must be isolated from other devices using jumper switches or the like otherwise malfunction may occur Cause 4 The parameter file selected in the Parameter file area on the Standard tab in the Device Setup dialog box may not be correct Action 4 Use the parameter file that supports the target device For details on parameter files refer to 1 3 Supported Devices and 3 2 2 10 a lt 1 gt Parameter file area Cause 5 No clock may be able to be supplied to the target device Action 5 lt 1 gt Check the settings in the Supply Oscillator area on the Standard tab in the Device Setup dialog box For the correct settings supplementary for the parameter file lt 2 gt Check the clock supply on the target system QB Programmer Programming GUI Preliminary User s Manual ZUD CD 06 0006 38 44 Cause 6 Power may not be supplied normally to the target device Action 6 lt 1 gt Check the power select switch setting lt 2 gt Check that the power is supplied on the target system If the power select switch is set to 3 or 5 the power supply is 100 mA max so a power shortage may occur In such a case set the power select switch to T and then supply power from the target system Cause 7 When using a 78KOS device a wrong connection pro

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