inDART-COP8F User's Manual
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1. Device IV Program Code Exit V Verify Code IV Program Options FN Verify Options VW Run elo The Program Dialog Box Erase Device Erases the entire Code memory area Blank Check Device Verifies that the device has been correctly erased Program Code Writes the application code into the Code memory area Verify Code Verifies that the application code has been correctly written into the Code memory Program Options Programs the Option Byte according to the parameters specified in the Edit Option Bytes dialog box Verify Options Verifies that the option byte has been correctly programmed Run After programming resets the microcontroller and executes the application program Page 14 inDART COP8F User s Manual 4 Troubleshooting Installing the inDART COPS8F User Interface under Windows NT 2000 In order to install the inDART COP8F user interface under Windows NT or 2000 you must have logged in as Administrator Common Problems and Solutions Communication can t be established with inDART COP8F 1 Make sure the inDART COP8F ISP programmer is powered on inDART COP8F is powered by the target application via the ISP cable Make sure that the parallel cable is connected Also make sure you selected the LPT port number to which the instrument is connected to To view change the LPT port in use choose Operations gt Communication Settings from the DataBlaze main menu2. Make sure you are working with the correct inDART hardware model To view change the inDART hardware model in use choose Operations gt Select Device from the DataBlaze main menu Make sure you specified the correct target microcontroller To view change the target microcontroller to be programmed choose Operations gt Select Device from the DataBlaze main menu Make sure you specified the correct frequency range for your target microcontroller To view change the frequency range choose Operations gt Communication Settings from the DataBlaze main menu Make sure the target application board is powered on and the target microcontroller is working Programming relies on an MICROWIRE PLUS serial communication between the inDART COP8F board and the target application This means that in order to work correctly the target microcontroller must be running In particular make sure that The ISP cable is connected to the target application s ISP connector The target microcontroller is in place Page 15 4 Troubleshooting All of the ISP connector signals SI SO SK RESET Vcc GND are correctly tied to the target microcontroller The oscillator circuitry is working Getting Technical Support Technical assistance is provided free to all customers For technical assistance documentation and information about products and services please refer to your local SofTec Microsystems partner To benefit the free t
3. _ Cancel COPSCDR9 COP8SCR9 COP8SDR9 The Select Device Dialog Box First of all verify that the inDART model corresponds to inDART COP8F The Device Code parameter specifies the target microcontroller used in your target application You must specify the exact device code of the microcontroller you are working with Communication Settings inDART COP8F communicates with the host PC through a parallel interface You must therefore specify the LPT port inDART COP8F is attached to Additionally DataBlaze must know the clock frequency the target microcontroller is working at To specify these parameters open the Communication Settings dialog box by choosing Operations gt Communication Settings The following dialog box will appear Communication Settings LPT Port Selection x OK LPT Port ri y Zee LPT Address 378H Cancel r Oscillator Frequency Range 7 5 MHz 10 MHz y The Communication Settings Dialog Box Page 12 inDART COP8F User s Manual Select the appropriate LPT port number for the LPT Port parameter Select the Oscillator Frequency Range which includes the frequency value of the microcontroller to be programmed Option Byte Settings The Edit Option Byte dialog box allows you to configure the device option byte To open the Edit Option Byte dialog box choose Edit gt Option Byte from the main menu Edit Option Byte j xl FLEX Boot from FLASH B
4. ART COPS8F currently supports all COP8 FLASH devices in all packages Supported devices are COP8AME9 COP8ANE9 COP8CBE9 COP8CBRo COP8CCE9 COP8CCRo COP8CDE9 COP8CDR9 COP8SBR9 COP8SCRo COP8SDRo For the support of newly introduced devices please consult our website What is In System Programming ISP The ISP feature allows you to update the content of FLASH program memory when the chip is already plugged on the application board The ISP feature can be implemented with a minimum number of added components and board area impact inDART COP8F uses a 10 pin ISP connector to program the target device You must therefore provide such connector see the diagram below on your target board The serial ISP routines are implemented over the SI SO and SK lines of the COP8 MICROWIRE PLUS interface Page 5 1 Overview ISP CONNECTOR GND RESET GND SK z GND SI COP8 GND so DEVICE Vec N C APPLICATION ISP Connections SI MICROWIRE PLUS serial data input SO MICROWIRE PLUS serial data output SK MICROWIRE PLUS serial shift clock RESET Device reset GND Device power supply ground Vee Device power supply voltage Note in order to enter the ISP programming mode under all conditions in particular when the option bit o FLEX is set inDART COP8F supplies a 2 x Vcc voltage to the SI pin You should be cautious of this high voltage since it could damage other circuitry
5. P8F Supported Devices What is In System Programming ISP Software Upgrades 2 Getting Started inDART COP8F Components Host System Requirements Installing the Hardware Installing the Software 3 inDART COP8F Operations DataBlaze Overview Device Selection Communication Settings Option Byte Settings Programming 4 Troubleshooting ONNN Y Anoa Ol mb Rapa Nh a 13 13 15 Installing the inDART COP8F User Interface under Windows NT 2000 15 Common Problems and Solutions 15 Communication can t be established with inDART COP8F 15 Getting Technical Support 16 Appendix Technical Specifications 17 Electrical and Physical Specifications 17 inDART COP8F User s Manual 1 Overview What is inDART COP8F inDART COP8F is a powerful entry level tool for National Semiconductor COP8 based systems inDART COP8F takes advantage of SofTec Microsystems DataBlaze programming interface and the ISP In System Programming feature to program the FLASH memory of the COP8 family of microcontrollers inDART COP8F is connected to the host PC through a parallel port while the 10 pin probe of the product fits into the target s ISP connector inDART COP8F can be powered by the target application through the ISP connector and works from 2 7 to 5 5 V inDART COP8F implements a very fast ISP programming algorithm an erase program verify cycle is performed in less than 15 seconds on a 32K device Supported Devices inD
6. connected to the SI pin Software Upgrades The latest version of the inDART COP8F system software is always available for free on our website http www softecmicro com Page 6 inDART COP8F User s Manual 2 Getting Started inDART COP8F Components The inDART COP8F package includes the following items 1 The inDART COP8F ISP programmer 2 A20 cm 10 conductor ISP cable 3 The SofTec Microsystems System Software CD ROM Host System Requirements inDART COP8F is controlled by a PC user interface DataBlaze for inDART COP8F running under Windows The following hardware and software is required to run the DataBlaze user interface An Intel Pentium 100 or above running Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows NT 32 MB of random access memory RAM plus 20 MB of available disk space Installing the Hardware The inDART COP8F ISP programmer is connected to the host PC through a parallel port Connection steps are numbered below in the recommended flow order 1 Turn offthe PC 2 Insert the male D Sub connector of the parallel cable into a free PC parallel interface LPT1 or LPT2 3 Insert the other end of the parallel cable into the LPT connector on the inDART COP8F board Page 7 2 Getting Started 4 Insert one end of the ISP cable into the ISP connector on the inDART COP8F board 5 Insert the other end of the ISP cable into the ISP connector of your tar
7. echnical support service the Registration Card must have been filled out and sent in SofTec Microsystems offers its customers a free technical support service at support softecmicro com Before to get in contact with us we suggest you however to visit our online FAQ section on our web site and to be sure you are working with the latest version of the inDART COP8F system software online upgrades are available for free at http www softecmicro com Page 16 inDART COP8F User s Manual Appendix Technical Specifications Electrical and Physical Specifications Operating Voltage Self Powered Mode Operating Voltage Ext Powered Mode External Power Supply Range Power Consumption ISP Cable Length Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity 5 0 5 5 V DC 2 7 5 5 V DC 9 12 V DC 40 mA 20 cm 75 x 53 x 17 mm 35 g without cables 5 C to 50 C 20 C to 70 C 90 without condensation Electrical and Physical Specifications Page 17
8. get application Turn on the PC 7 Turn on the power to the target application which also powers the inDART COP8F board Note inDART COPSF can be powered by the target application via the ISP cable In this case the power supply is taken from the Vcc pin of the ISP connector and MUST BE in the range 5 0 5 5 V 40 mA In the case your target application is not able to provide the required voltage and current e g your target works at 2 7 V you must power the inDART COP8F board via its power connector inDART COPSF uses a 9 12 V DC 100 mA unregulated wall plug in power supply with a 2 1 mm pin and sleeve plug with positive in the center and sleeve as ground Installing the Software The DataBlaze user interface inDART COP8F specific setup program is located on the SofTec Microsystems System Software CD ROM provided with the instrument The setup program will copy the required files to your hard drive Additionally an uninstall program will be copied giving you the option to uninstall the DataBlaze user interface at any time To install the DataBlaze user interface 1 Insert the System Software CD ROM into your computer s CD ROM drive 2 Astartup window should automatically appear if the startup window doesn t appear automatically manually run the Setup exe file located on the CD ROM root Choose Install Instrument Software from the main menu 3 A list of available applications should a
9. inDART COPSF In System Programmer for National Semiconductor COP8 FLASH Devices User s Manual MICROSYSTEMS Copyright 2001 SofTec Microsystems DC00384 SofTec Microsystems E mail general information info softecmicro com E mail marketing department marketing softecmicro com E mail technical support support softecmicro com Web http www softecmicro com Important SofTec Microsystems reserves the right to make improvements to the inDART Series In System Programmers their documentation and software routines without notice Information in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable However SofTec Microsystems assumes no responsibility for its use nor for any infringements of rights of third parties which may result from its use SOFTEC MICROSYSTEMS 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 inDART is a trademark of SofTec Microsystems COP is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation PC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Other products and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies Written by Paolo Xausa inDART COP8F User s Manual Contents 1 Overview What is inDART CO
10. oot ROM 0 Boot from Boot ROM Flash Is Erased X HALT Halt Mode Disabled 0 Halt Mode Enabled y tna anc WATCHDOG Watchdog Disabled 0 Watchdog Enabled X SECURITY Security Enabled 0 Security Disabled E The Edit Option Byte Dialog Box FLEX Boot from FLASH Boot ROM Indicates whether execution following RESET will be from FLASH memory or from Boot ROM In the latter case FLASH memory is erased Execution from Boot ROM is usually needed to implement ISP programming routines However since inDART COPS8F can always enter the ISP programming mode this bit can be safely left to 1 unless execution from Boot ROM is needed for user purposes HALT Halt Mode Disabled Enables disables the HALT mode WATCHDOG Watchdog Disabled If set to O the G1 pin is set to Watchdog output with weak pull up If set to 1 the G1 pin is a general purpose I O pin SECURITY Security Enabled If set to 0 FLASH memory read and write operations are allowed If set to 1 FLASH memory read and write operations are not allowed mass erase is allowed Programming A typical programming procedure is made of a series of programming steps as indicated in the figure below You can choose whether to perform or not each Page 13 3 inDART COP8F Operations single step Please note that the programming steps are performed in the exact order indicated in the Program dialog box r Steps Start M Erase Device I Blank Check
11. ppear Click on the Install inDART COPSF System Software option 4 Follow the on screen instructions Page 8 inDART COP8F User s Manual Note if you are installing the inDART COPEF system software on Windows NT or 2000 you must have logged in as Administrator Page 9 inDART COP8F User s Manual 3 iNDART COP8F Operations DataBlaze Overview DataBlaze is a full featured easy to use programming utility It offers Code memory editing capabilities Data memory editing capabilities for devices featuring a data memory area Blank check erase read program verify operations on Code memory Data memory and Option Bytes Project handling DataBlaze is a common programming environment for all of the inDART series tools To learn its basic working principles please refer to the DataBlaze online help available from within DataBlaze itself Each inDART series tool has its own customized DataBlaze version the following sections detail specific options targeted to inDART COP8F Device Selection Before to start a programming you must define and configure the target device you wish DataBlaze to program The target device is defined in the Select Device dialog box To access it select Operations gt Select Device from the main menu The following dialog box will appear Page 11 3 inDART COP8F Operations x Programmer hardware inDART COPEF y Device code COPRAMES
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