PICSTART Plus User's Guide
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1. 13 Files Used by PICSTART Plus 15 Chapter 4 Using PICSTART Plus INMOGUCHON 222546 Nod peso ohh 6 bat deed iab dnd beet Ade 17 plene de a ea 17 Preliminary Setup Requirements 17 Accessing MPLAB Tools and Menu Functions 17 Loading PIC16 17 Hex Code 18 Checking For a Blank Device 19 Programming a Device 20 Reading a Device Master 21 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Chapter 5 PICSTART Plus Menu Options HUOJUI REOR T LEITET TT DII 23 Programmer Me Gate ad 23 PR 30 Chapter 6 Migrating from Other PICSTART Systems Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide Appendix B On Line Support gt 35 Connecting to the Microchip Internet Web Site 35 Connecting to the Microchip BBS 36 Using the Bulletin Board 36 Soltwale IeleasBS bU ORC dedi edo doors a Sce 37 Systems Informati2. Program Verify Program Memory v Program Verfy Configuration Bits v Program Vernfy ID s Pregram Wveaniy EPP Das Proc Vay fie Code Protect Valid Addresses Off O 2048 400 7FF 0 1024 200 7FF 0 512 0 0 _ Program Figure 4 1 Program Verify Dialog Using PICSTART Plus with MPLAB Projects If you have read the MPLAB User s Guide and are building your firmware code using an MPLAB project code shown in the Program Memory window can be directly programmed into the PIC16 17 device Select Program Verify from the PICSTART Plus pull down menu and click Program If you have configuration bits set in your source code then every time you re build your project the configuration bits shown in Programmer Status dialog will be updated with those values If you do not set configuration bits in your source code then these bits will not be changed You can manually change them from their default values and they will be programmed into the PIC16 17 device when you program the microcontroller DS51028A page 18 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc Chapter 4 Using PICSTART Plus Programmer Status Device Specifications Device TE Oscilator AC Watch Dog Timer Processor Mode Brown Out Detect Code Protect Power Up Timer ID s and Checksum ID 00000000 Checksum 377F Vnltages VDD Min 50 VDD Max 500 PP Figure 4 2 Programmer Status Dialog You may change th
3. 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 23 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE If you are in MPLAB s Editor mode then when you enable the PICSTART Plus you will be presented with this dialog Communications Port Setup C Com 1 C Com 2 9 Com Com 4 Auto Display Program Dialog Figure 5 2 Communications Port Dialog Make sure that the device you have installed in the PICSTART Plus socket matches the device as shown on the MPLAB Status bar bottom of screen If devices do not match then they will not be programmed or read correctly If you are in MPLAB s Simulator or Emulator mode you will not be presented with this dialog The processor will be the same as selected in your MPLAB project or Options DevelopmentMode dialog Program Verify Once communications are set up and you have selected the target device you can either load your code from a HEX file with File Import Download ToMemory or directly from your recently built project In both cases the code will be shown in MPLAB s Program Memory window Select PICSTARTPlus gt Program Verify to bring up the Program Verify dialog From this dialog you can either program the data as shown in MPLAB s Program Memory window or verify that the data in the device in the PICSTART Plus socket matches data in MPLAB s Program Memory window Sait Address 0 End Adder PE E ary Peeqpem Mamie Cenia Hee Pippin rajh EU
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5. PICSTART Plus Power Supply The PICSTART Plus comes with a universal input power supply with IEC International Electrotechnical Commission power cord PICSTART Plus requires 9 volts 10 at 500 mA max on the center positive 2 5 mm terminal Plug the power supply into a power socket and connect the power supply cable to the PICSTART Plus 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 7 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Configuring MPLAB for PICSTART Plus You should install the MPLAB software by following the instructions in the MPLAB User s Guide This is a brief summary e Insert MPLAB installation diskette 1 into drive A e From the Program Manager Run option type A Setup e Follow the on screen instructions and install MPLAB e Double click on the MPLAB icon to run MPLAB Installing PICSTART Plus Software e Insert PICSTART Plus diskette 1 into drive A e From the Program Manager Run option type A Setup e Follow the on screen instructions and install PICSTART Plus Configuring Serial Port for PICSTART Plus If you are not already running the MPLAB software double click on the MPLAB icon now to start From the Options menu select PICSTARTPlusSetup CommunicationsPortSetup C 1 C 2 3 Auto Display Program Dialog Cancel Figure 2 1 Communications Port Setup Dialog The Communications Port Setup Dialog shows the possible PC serial communication ports
6. 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 39 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE DS51028A page 40 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Glossary Introduction To provide a common frame of reference this Glossary defines the terms that follow PICSTART Plus Terms Application A set of software and hardware developed by the user usually designed to be a product controlled by a PIC 16 17 microcontroller Assembler Source Code A text file that is processed by an assembler to produce a one to one correspondence between assembler instructions and PIC16 17 machine code Asynchronous Stimulus Data generated in real time by the user to simulate external inputs to the simulator Breakpoint An address where real time execution of the firmware loaded in program memory will halt Build A function that recompiles all the source files for an application C Code A program written in the high level language called and which will be converted into PIC16 17 machine code Caution An alert that is provided to warn you of a situation that would cause physical damage to a device software file or equipment Compile To translate a user s C source text code into machine code Configuration Bits Unique bits programmed to set modes of operation A configuration bit may or may not be preprogrammed Data RAM General purpose file registers from RAM on the PIC16 17 device being
7. If the Auto Display program dialog checkbox is checked the Program Verify dialog automatically pops up when the programmer is enabled OK sets the options Cancel will ignore the changes and close the dialog DS51028A page 8 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Chapter 3 PICSTART Plus Basic Functions Introduction This chapter describes the basic functions of the PICSTART Plus development system Once the hardware and software are installed as described in Chapter 2 the various functions of PICSTART Plus can be used as described here Chapter 4 provides a quick sample session using PICSTART Plus Highlights This chapter covers Enabling the PICSTART Plus Setting Configuration Bits and ID s Selecting the PICSTART Plus Target PIC16 17 Microcontroller The PICSTART Plus Program Status Window Programming a Microcontroller Device Verifying a Microcontroller Device Checking for a Blank Device Reading a Device Master Files Used by PICSTART Plus 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 9 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Enabling the PICSTART Plus E Prepect Eder Debug Options Window Help DIE ca CEI 1 i Blank Check All I 1 Blank Check Diaplay I I Ent Figure 3 1 PICSTART Plus Programmer pull down menu To enable PICSTART Plus select the Programmer pull down menu and click Enable Programmer to esta
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9. emulated The File Register window displays data RAM O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 41 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE DDE See Dynamic Data Exchange Dynamic Data Exchange The message protocol in Microsoft Windows that transfers information in real time between windows applications MPLAB acts as a DDE client that can transmit data to requesting applications but cannot receive data from other applications EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Emulation The process of executing software loaded in the PICMASTER program memory on the emulator probe as if the firmware resided on the microcontroller device under development Emulation Memory Program memory contained within the emulator Emulator Hardware that performs emulation See Emulation Emulator System The Microchip Emulator System includes the PICMASTER Pod the PC Interface Card a Probe Kit PRO MATE Device Programmer Demonstration Board Socket Module and the MPLAB Software Export Send data out of MPLAB in a standardized format Extended Microcontroller Mode PIC17CXX Devices Only In extended microcontroller mode on chip program memory as well as external memory is available Execution automatically switches to external if the program memory address is greater than the internal memory space of the PIC17CXX device Inaccessible memory in extended microcontroller mode includes fuses test memory and boot memory Ex
10. Fleas T gem T Ds sei um wait Flies Desde Protect Vall o IEF FOIE O Sz s 0 8 tW Figure 5 3 Program Verify Dialog DS51028A page 24 1996 Microchip Technology Inc Chapter 5 PICSTART Plus Menu Options Using the check boxes on the Program Verify dialog you can select to program or verify only the program memory or other memory areas on the target device The Start Address and End Address will default to the start and end addresses of program memory on the selected device You can change this to a smaller area by changing the addresses in these boxes The configuration bits are set from the Programmer Status dialog which in turn can be set from your source code or manually Programmer Status Device Specifications Device Oscilator nc 8 Watch Dog Timer Processor Mode Brown Out Detect Code Protect Power Up Timer ID s and Checksum ID 00000000 Checksum 3 Vnltages VDD Min 5 00 VDD Max 5 00 vPP 13 00 8 Figure 5 4 Program Status Dialog Click Set ID on the Programmer Status dialog to bring up the Edit ID dialog to set the value entered into the on chip ID memory Edit ID gt User Entry JF fF Hex CheckSum Sf fF Figure 5 5 Edit ID Dialog 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 25 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Read Device When
11. Inc DS51028A PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE DS51028A 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Table of Contents PICSTART Plus Preview A Quick Look at PICSTART Plus Development System 1 Chapter 1 About PICSTART Plus E DRE RO T dane D teas eine De ei ae ee 3 MPLAB Integrated Development Environment 3 PICSTARTRIUS 10018 ouo noctu Cu un de a Oak do s 3 System Requirements 3 ES tennessee uc etc cd dA E 4 Recommended Reading 5 Warranty Registration 5 CUS Oner uPD recu statis Sis tee aes Weare E eal ee 5 Chapter 2 PICSTART Plus Installation IMFOGUCHON EDD 7 PICSTART PIUS Setup alee eines 7 Chapter 3 PICSTART Plus Basic Functions WVU CGI CONAN it atts RITU PPS 9 alie 9 Enabling tne PICSTART PIUS t oed de atau te 10 The PICSTART Plus Program Status dialog 12 Programming a Microcontroller Device 12 Verifying a Microcontroller Device 13 Checking for a Blank Device 13 Reading a Device Master
12. Release 38 Software Releases 37 SOIDWBEI OG res EC 8 Software Installation 8 source code 37 Internet Support Special Interest Groups PA 37 Connecting to Microchip GUSIOIIBE ce 5 Systems Information and Up web site 35 V grade Hot Line 38 M Using the nr 36 setate muere sete oce 13 Blank Check 18 28 Memey S W Blank Check OTP parts 20 28 OS elec sae Brown Out BetBc mr 11 Mode Warranty Eu masse 5 Processor 11 Watch Dog Timer 11 C Modern initiales CMT re at 11 py 15 Web Site Ceo KSUTi 11 MPLAB sese 1 3 23 connecting E Code Protect bits 11 configuring for file transfer 35 Code protected 21 PICSTART Plus 8 Windows IU 1 Communications port set up 7 8 30 MPLAB SIM 14 World Wide Web 5 Configuration Bits O current setting 12 T MM 11 OSCINGIOL 11 due ao 29 setting Come Fi Power Supply 7 Power Up Timer 11 CUSIOMEC OURS ESS 9 sense 14 D Program Memo
13. approval by Microchip No licenses are conveyed implicitly or otherwise under any intellectual property rights The Microchip logo and name are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc in the U S A and other countries All rights reserved All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies DS51028A page 52 1996 Microchip Technology Inc
14. by MPLAB SIM This memory is read by MPLAB SIM when you run single step or trace When you are in Editor Only mode the Program Memory window is unavailable unless PICSTART Plus is enabled When you are using PICSTART Plus the Program Memory window represents data that is to be programmed into the target device inserted into PICSTART Plus or represents data that has been read from the target device If you read memory from PICSTART Plus while in emulator or simulator mode the emulator or simulator program memory will be overwritten Because of these various uses of the Program Memory window you should be aware of potential mis matches if you read data from a target device while you have an MPLAB project open You will be given an option to either close the current MPLAB project or to continue and read the device s memory into the Program Memory window Debug operations may not work properly and data in other windows may not match the newly read data from PICSTART Plus DS51028A page 14 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc Chapter 3 PICSTART Plus Basic Functions Move Size Minimize Maximize Y Hex Code Display Machine Code Display Disassembly Disp 2486 Figure 3 7 Program Memory Window You can view the Program Memory in hex machine code or disassembler with symbols if available Files Used by PICSTART Plus PICSTART Plus can use information directly from MPLAB projects without any intermedi
15. conflicts DS51028A page 33 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE PROBLEM continued MPLAB displays this message Hex file not found When reading a device MPLAB gives the following warning message Device is code protected Program memory may be invalid When trying to enable the PICSTART Plus with MPLAB this message appears Incompatible Software and Firmware Versions LED s flicker or power LED does not come on Power LED does not light CAUSE continued A Win 95 PC may have two COM ports but might only have installed the serial port for the mouse If you see in the System settings on the Control Panel that you have only a single COM port and you know that you have two use the Add New Hardware program on the Control Panel to tell Win 95 that you have another COM port The project did not generate a hex file SOLUTION Check the Make Project panel on MPLAB to ensure that a hex file is being generated when you assemble or compile If you read a code protected device you will get this warning SOLUTION You cannot read the data from a code protected part The versions of software are mixed Make sure to get the latest versions for both MPLAB and PICSTART Plus software 1 Wrong part selected and thermal fuse is blown 2 Device inserted wrong and thermal fuse is blown SOLUTION Remove the device and cycle power on the Picstart plus to reset the internal thermal fuse 1 Incompatible
16. have read into the Program Memory window Symbols may not match the proper addresses in the Program Memory window and code in the PICMASTER s memory as shown in the Program Memory window may be different than code shown in the Absolute Listing window Status 6x1 Status 6x8 status 8x Status status 6x1 bad status 8x bad status 6x8 bad portb status 8x bad GXFF 5tatus x status x2 status 6x1 tmr d Status bad status 6x bad status 6x1 bad Hx B status x ZR Eolo gt Figure 5 8 Program Memory Window 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 27 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Blank Check All You can select PICSTARTPIus gt BlankCheckAI to verify that a device is completely erased all bits are set to a 1 This will also verify that all configuration bits are set to a 1 unprogrammed state Ee Eder Debug AFE Oplians Tole indii Hell Dim BES onion 3 2 Fragrempresit Head Device Blank Check All Blank HT Display Erres Log Erase Program birmy Erase Contiqeration Bits in F uu ei I Doenlodd Firm React Pan gras Figure 5 9 Blank Check All Dialog If you are using an OTP part some configuration bits may be already programmed from the factory oscillator bits for instance In that case you should select PICSTARTPIus gt BlankCheckOTP Blank Check OTP If you are
17. port and MPLAB should be communicating with PICSTART Plus as described in Chapter 3 You should have an unprogrammed 16 17 device to use in this tutorial and you should have some code to use either in the form of a hex file or as a source text file which can be built using an MPLAB project Accessing MPLAB Tools and Menu Functions MPLAB functions are accessed from standard Windows 3 1 style pull down menus The MPLAB menus are discussed at length in the MPLAB User s Guide You can take the time to learn about MPLAB Projects and use the editor and simulator to write and debug your code if you wish If you already have your code finished or prefer not to use the MPLAB IDE you can simply use MPLAB as host software to import your code and control PICSTART Plus You will not need to read the MPLAB manual to use PICSTART Plus 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 17 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Loading PIC16 17 Hex Code Using PICSTART Plus without MPLAB Projects If you have a HEX file ready for programming into a PIC16 17 microcontroller use the File menu to select mport Download to Memory to load your code into the MPLAB Program Memory window After you have loaded your code into MPLAB use the PICSTART Plus pull down menu to select Program Verify This will bring up the Program Verify dialog and you can program your code into the device in the PICSTART Plus socket Start Address End Address
18. power supply 2 Power supply polarity is reversed SOLUTION Use the power supply included with the PICSTART Plus If the unit still does not turn on contact Microchip support DS51028A page 34 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Appendix B On Line Support Introduction Microchip provides two methods of on line support These are the Microchip BBS and the Microchip World Wide Web WWW site Use Microchip s Bulletin Board Service BBS to get current information and help about Microchip products Microchip provides the BBS communication channel for you to use in extending your technical staff with microcontroller and memory experts To provide you with the most responsive service possible the Microchip systems team monitors the BBS posts the latest component data and software tool updates provides technical help and embedded systems insights and discusses how Microchip products provide project solutions The web site like the BBS is used by Microchip as a means to make files and information easily available to customers To view the site the user must have access to the Internet and a web browser such as Netscape or Microsoft Explorer Files are also available for FTP download from our FTP site Connecting to the Microchip Internet Web Site The Microchip web site is available by using your favorite Internet browser to attach to www microchip com The file transfer site
19. take advantage of this connection you never actually log in to CompuServe The procedure to connect will vary slightly from country to country Please check with your local CompuServe agent for details if you have a problem CompuServe service allow multiple users at baud rates up to 14400 bps The following connect procedure applies in most locations 1 Set your modem to 8 bit No parity and One stop 8N1 This is not the normal CompuServe setting which is 7E1 Dial your local CompuServe access number Depress Enter and a garbage string will appear because CompuServe is expecting a 7E1 setting Type depress lt Enter 1 gt and Host Name will appear MCHIPBBS depress Enter and you will be connected to the Microchip BBS In the United States to find the CompuServe phone number closest to you set your modem to 7E1 and dial 800 848 4480 for 300 2400 baud or 800 331 7166 for 9600 14400 baud connection After the system responds with Host Name type NETWORK depress Enter and follow 5 directions For voice information or calling from overseas you may call 614 723 1550 for your local CompuServe number Using the Bulletin Board The bulletin board is a multifaceted tool It can provide you with information on a number of different topics e Special Interest Groups e Files Mail e Bug Lists DS51028A page 36 1996 Microchip Technology Inc Appendix B
20. up bits Pressing the Set ID button on the Programmer Status dialog will pop up the Edit ID Dialog gt User Entry CheckSum 3777F Figure 3 3 Edit ID Dialog If a particular ID value is to be programmed check the User Entry box and enter the 4 digit hex value for the ID Click on CheckSum to have the checksum automatically programmed into the device OK sets the option Cancel cancels the screen and returns to the Programmer Status dialog Setting Configuration Bits and ID s Configuration bits can be manually entered from the Program Status dialog You can also specify the configuration bit values in your source code Use the __ CONF IG directive in MPASM to set the configuration bits for the device to be programmed You can also use the IDLOCS directive to set the ID bytes from MPASM Each time you rebuild your project or reload your hex file the configuration bits and ID locations will be set according to the values from these directives 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 11 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE The PICSTART Plus Program Status dialog The Programmer Status dialog is shown on the screen whenever the PICSTART Plus is enabled This dialog displays the current setting of the configuration bits for the target microcontroller Figure 3 4 Programmer Status Dialog Programming a Microcontroller Device When you select Program Verify from the PICSTART Plus menu the following di
21. using an OTP part some configuration bits may already be programmed from the factory oscillator bits for instance In that case you should select PICSTARTPlus gt BlankCheckOTP This will check that all program memory bits are set to one s and that the configuration bits match the value in the Programmer Status dialog Watch Dog Timer Oscillator etc Ee Etes Debug RSS Options Tools Window Hel BREST E Dent Pre Hoja F e Progressi Head Device Blank Check All Hlank Check OTP Butler Diese Contigeralion Hil F QE AMATI Di renlaail Finiasi Ee Heart rem Figure 5 10 Blank Check OTP Dialog DS51028A page 28 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc Chapter 5 PICSTART Plus Menu Options Display Error Log When you have programmed a device or verified a device an error window will show you data from memory in the device that do not match the corresponding memory in the Program Memory window Files Errer Leg File i Har iTPRE 15 87 58 Device Type 17Chh Prep Hmp Errars Ss feel EM finn FFFF ooo FFFF H n FFFF goo fon FFFF B hl nuni FFFF nooo EFFEF FFFF ann ungn FFFF good nnn FFFF ooo nuni FFFF uo EFFF nui FFFF dun Ann FFFF noon Figure 5 11 Display Error Log Dialog Erase Program Memory This will set all bits in the Program Memory window to ones This optio
22. 8A page 30 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Chapter 6 Migrating from Other PICSTART Systems If you have used previous Microchip PICSTART development systems you should find PICSTART Plus to be easy to use Install MPLAB as described in Chapter 2 PICSTART Plus Installation If you already have the serial cable installed set the COM port from MPLAB s Options PICS TART PlusSetup gt CommunicationsPortSetup menu MPLAB Eds Debug Pestana Benes Tools Window Help on TERE EEE Delaull Eater Modes Crest Editar Bees Heaet EX Modes Key Mappings Esscnunment Sese Cis Cera Processor Ses Penge Liplions p tone Fari Figure 6 1 Programmer Setup Dialog Box MPLAB offers you new features such as e Disassembly of code read from target devices e Save code as instructions so that you can generate source files e Quickly program code from MPLAB projects Directly read code from a device in PICSTART Plus to the MPLAB SIM simulator debugger or to PICMASTER emulation memory for real time debugging 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 31 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE DS51028A page 32 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM MPLAB displays this message Program memory contains code protected data Proceed with programming MPLAB displays this message Fail
23. On Line Support Special Interest Groups Special Interest Groups or SIGs as they are commonly referred to provide you with the opportunity to discuss issues and topics of interest with others that share your interest or questions SIGs may provide you with information not available by any other method because of the broad background of the PIC16 17 user community There are SIGs for most Microchip systems including e MPASM TrueGauge e PROMATE fuzzy FECHS MP e PICSTART e ASSP e Utilities MTE1122 Bugs MPLAB These groups are monitored by the Microchip staff Files Microchip regularly uses the Microchip BBS to distribute technical information application notes source code errata sheets bug reports and interim patches for Microchip systems software products Users can contribute files for distribution on the BBS For each SIG a moderator monitors scans and approves or disapproves files submitted to the SIG No executable files are accepted from the user community in general to limit the spread of computer viruses Mail The BBS can be used to distribute mail to other users of the service This is one way to get answers to your questions and problems from the Microchip staff as well as keeping in touch with fellow Microchip users worldwide Consider mailing the moderator of your SIG or the SYSOP if you have ideas or questions about Microchip products or the operation of the BBS Software Releases S
24. PICSTART Plus User s Guide Information contained in this publication regarding device applications and the like is intended through suggestion only and may be superseded by updates No representation or warranty is given and no liability is assumed by Microchip Technology Incorporated with respect to the accuracy or use of such information or infringement of patents or other intellectual property rights arising from such use or otherwise Use of Microchip s products as critical components in life support systems is not authorized except with express written approval by Microchip No licenses are conveyed implicitly or otherwise under any intellectual property rights The Microchip logo and name PIC PICMASTER PICSTART and TrueGauge are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U S A and other countries MPLAB and PRO MATE are trademarks of Microchip in the U S A All rights reserved All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies O Microchip Technology Incorporated 1995 fuzzy TECH is a registered trademark of Inform Software Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation IBM PC AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Netscape is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation Windows Excel and Microsoft Explorer Dynamic Data Exchange are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 1996 Microchip Technology
25. alog will be activated Program fferity Start Address lo End Address Program erify Program Memory e Program erify Configuration Bits Program erify ID s F eries EEPTHM Dota Programi denny fhe Memory Code Protect Valid Addresses OF O 2048 400 7FF O 1024 200 7FF O 512 0 0 Figure 3 5 Program Verify Dialog DS51028A page 12 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc Chapter 3 PICSTART Plus Basic Functions The Program Verify Dialog is used to send code to the target device Program or to check that the data in the current device matches the code in the Program Memory window Verify For normal programming use the default addresses If you do not wish to program the configuration bits and the ID s with the values shown in the Programmer Status dialog remove the checks from the second and third boxes Options not available on the currently selected processor will be grayed out and cannot be selected When you select Program Verify the following sequence is initiated 1 The PICSTART Plus checks to see if the selected areas are not blank If the microcontroller device is not blank PICSTART Plus asks if you want to continue 2 PICSTART Plus automatically programs the selected options on the microcontroller device inserted in the socket PICSTART Plus performs a check of the selected options to verify the data programmed into the microcontroller device and returns the results of t
26. ate steps MPASM can be used separately from MPLAB to produce hex files for PICSTART Plus Alternatively devices can be programmed with hex files from any PIC16 17 microcontroller compatible cross assembler or cross compiler If you are using MPASM separate from MPLAB or are generating hex files from within MPLAB for use later with PICSTART Plus you should use either INHX8M or INHX32 hex formats MPASM s default output format for hex files is INHX8M If you are programming PIC17CXX devices you should use INHX32 format See MPASM User s Guide for details on file formats 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 15 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE DS51028A page 16 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Chapter 4 Using PICSTART Plus Introduction Highlights This chapter will cover the basic operation of the PICSTART Plus development programmer This will cover the main steps for programming and reading a device This chapter covers these topics e Preliminary Setup Requirements e Accessing MPLAB Tools and Menu Functions e Loading PIC16 17 Hex Code e Checking For a Blank Device e Programming a Device e Reading a Device Master Preliminary Setup Requirements Make sure that you have gone through the hardware and software installation procedures as described in Chapter 2 You should have the PICSTART Plus development programmer connected to the PC with a cable to your serial
27. blish communications with PICSTART Plus Once the programmer is enabled this dialog will show Disable Programmer and can be used to disable PICSTART Plus Programmer Status Device Specifications Device Oscilator nc fE Watch Dog Timer Processor Mode Brown Dut Detect Code Frotect Power Up Timer ID s and Checksum ID 00000000 Checksum 377F Vnltages VDD Min 500 VDD Max 40 2 YPP 113 00 Figure 3 2 Programmer Status Dialog DS51028A page 10 1996 Microchip Technology Inc Chapter 3 PICSTART Plus Basic Functions Programmer status dialog is displayed whenever the programmer is enabled The options on the screen will show the current values if active or will be disabled Depending upon which processor you are currently configured for these items will be enabled or grayed out For the PICSTART Plus the voltage section is set to default voltage and cannot be changed From this dialog you can set these items if they are setable in your currently selected microcontroller Device This sets the device type to use with PICSTART Plus e Oscillator This sets the configuration bits for the oscillator mode e Watch Dog Timer Configuration bit setting to enable WDT e Processor Mode For PIC17Cxx family processor mode select e Brown Out Detect For configuration bits that enable brown out detection e Code Protect For code protection bits e Power Up Timer For Timer power
28. ction Released software is not reflected by products being shipped until stocks are rotated You should always check the BBS or the WWW for the current production release Systems Information and Upgrade Hot Line The Systems Information and Upgrade Line provides system users a listing of the latest versions of all of Microchip s development systems software products Plus this line provides information on how customers can receive any currently available upgrade kits The Hot Line Numbers are 1 800 755 2345 for U S and most of Canada and 1 602 786 7302 for the rest of the world These phone numbers are also listed on the Important Information sheet that is shipped with all development systems The hot line message is updated whenever a new software version is added to the Microchip BBS or when a new upgrade kit becomes available DS51028A page 38 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Appendix C Connecting to a 25 Pin Serial Port The following table gives the data for connecting the PICSTART Plus programmer to a 25 pin serial port Connect the corresponding terminals indicated on each line of the table Table A 1 PC Host to PICSTART Plus Signals 25 pin PC Host 9 pin PICSTART Plus 2 X 3 3 RX 8 D 3 20 DTR lt pa 4 Data Ready 7 Common lt gt 5 Common 6 DSR lt mm 6 5 volts 4 RTS lt p 7 CTS 5 CTS lt lt gt 8 RTS
29. debugging functions without an emulator PICSTART Plus Tools You can set up PICSTART Plus on any serial communications port on your PC PICSTART Plus provides you with all the tools to program development code firmware into PIC16 17 devices You can program memory configuration bits and ID locations into PIC 16 17 devices You can verify that PIC16 17 microcontrollers are blank verify that code in the target microcontroller matches your firmware and you can read code from an unprotected PIC16 17 microcontroller into MPLAB s program memory window for debugging and programming into other PIC16 17 devices oystem Requirements MPLAB installed on IBM PC AT compatible 386 or better with Windows 3 1 e 4MB of Memory 16 MB Recommended e 8 MB of Hard Disk Space 20 MB Recommended e Serial Port 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 3 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE About This Guide This user guide describes how to use the PICSTART Plus development programmer with MPLAB the Integrated Development Environment for Microchip development tools The layout of the manual is as follows Chapter 1 About PICSTART Plus An overview of the features and benefits of the PICSTART Plus development programmer Chapter 2 PICSTART Plus Installation Instructions for installing the PICSTART Plus hardware and software Chapter 3 PICSTART Plus Basic Functions An overview of the features of PICSTART Plus covering a
30. e device type for the programmer by selecting a new device Checking For a Blank Device You can select PICS TART Plus gt BlankCheckAll to verify that a device is completely erased all bits are set to a 1 This will also verify that all configuration bits are set to a 1 unprogrammed state Fae Ere ES Debug Na Options Tools Windies Help Progr Head Device Blank Check All Blank Check OTP Display Log Erase Program birmy Erase Consowratinn Bie HOHMATE Dinesnlaad React Pan gras Figure 4 3 Blank Check All Menu Dialog 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 19 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE If you are using an OTP one time programmable part some configuration bits may be already programmed from the factory oscillator bits for instance In that case you should select PICSTARTPlus gt BlankCheckOTP This will check that all program memory bits are set to one s and that the configuration bits match the value in the Programmer Status dialog Watch Dog Timer Oscillator etc E i iFa Onliions Tools indos Help SIG 1 Disable 23 ez 7 zu Device Blank Check All E Blank OTP Erase Program birmy Erase Conteqeralion Bhe PRAA ea li HORMATI Duwnlaad Firm Reset Pro ramener Figure 4 4 Blank Check OTP Menu Dialog Programming a Device Make sure that the device as shown on MPLAB s Programmer Status dia
31. e halt signal trigger output signal external break input signal trace buffer clock 5V and a common ground Make Project A command that rebuilds an application re compiling only those source files that have changed since the last complete compilation Microcontroller Mode One of the possible program memory configurations of the PIC17CXX family of microcontrollers In microcontroller mode only internal execution is allowed Thus only the on chip program memory is available in microcontroller mode Accessible memory includes program memory fuses test memory and boot memory FEOOh to FFFFh Microprocessor Mode One of the possible program memory configurations of the PIC17CXX family of microcontrollers In microprocessor mode the on chip program memory is not used The entire 64K program memory is mapped externally Inaccessible memory in microprocessor mode includes fuses test memory and boot memory MPLAB Software The name of the main executable program that supports the IDE with an Editor Project Manager and Emulator Simulator Debugger The MPLAB Software resides on the PC host The executable file name is MPLAB EXE MPLAB EXE calls many other files MRU Most Recently Used Refers to files and windows available to be selected from MPLAB main pull down menus O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 43 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Object code The machine code that is produced from the source c
32. ed to Establish Communication 1996 Microchip Technology Inc CAUSE Program memory contains data that was read from a code protected device Most or all of this data is not usable SOLUTION Obtain the original hex code from a file or a non protected device MPLAB cannot communicate to the PICSTART Plus SOLUTIONS 1 Make sure that the RS 232 cable is connected the power supply is connected and the Power LED on the PICSTART Plus is on 2 Make sure that a COM port is properly set up exclusively for use by PICSTART Plus Reselect device on Programmer Status window or select Reset Programmer from the PICSTART Plus menu Windows Users A serial mouse will use a COM port as will an external modem will An internal modem has its own COM port so if you have a second COM port on your PC set it so it won t conflict with either the mouse or the modem Win 95 Users Note that Win 95 requires special attention to setting up COM ports Check your computer BIOS settings to make sure that your board has an available COM port A serial mouse will use a COM port and an external modem will too An internal modem has its own COM port so if you have a second COM port on your PC set it so it won t conflict with either the mouse or the modem Check the Ports COM amp LPT under the System settings in the Control Panel Check their Properties Resources to ensure they are operating properly and that there are no
33. es a Windows 3 1 application on a PC compatible host system with the MPLAB Integrated Development Environment e Communicates with the PC via a standard RS 232 cable e With MPLAB the user can create display and edit files to be programmed into PIC16 17 microcontrollers The PICSTART Plus device programmer comes with the following accessories for you to use with the PC Host computer e RS 232 Interface cable to a standard PC serial port e Universal power supply e MPLAB an Integrated Development Environment including a text editor project manager MPASM assembler and MPLAB SIM debugger 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 1 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE DS51028A page 2 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Chapter 1 About PICSTART Plus Introduction This section will present an overview of the PICSTART Plus development programmer The features and requirements of PICSTART Plus are presented MPLAB Integrated Development Environment The MPLAB Integrated Development Environment IDE is the host software for PICSTART Plus You will be able to load in your hex files and program with the PICSTART Plus without reading the MPLAB User s Guide To take advantage of the MPLAB editor project manager and built in MPASM support read the MPLAB User s Guide With MPLAB SIM described in the MPLAB User s Guide you will be able to test execution of your code and perform most
34. fter the CALL If for some reason the subroutine gets into an endless loop or does not return properly the next breakpoint will never be reached The Step Over command is similar to Single Step except for its handling of CALL instructions Stopwatch A 48 bit counter for measuring execution cycles Symbol An label usually produced by an assembler or compiler that refers to machine locations by function names variable locations constant declarations source line number or other reference to user source code System Button The System Button is located in the upper left corner of Windows and some dialogs This button usually has Minimize Maximize and Close In some MPLAB windows additional modes or functions can be found under the System Button Target Refers to a user application Target Application Firmware residing on the target board Target Board The circuitry and programmable device that makes up the target application DS51028A page 46 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc Target Processor The microcontroller device on the target application board that is being emulated or simulated Template Lines of text that you build for inserting into your files at a later time The MPLAB Editor stores templates in template files Tool Bar A row or column of icons that you can click on to execute MPLAB functions Trace An emulator or simulator function that logs program execution in real time Trigger Outpu
35. gnals Often the data is put into the form of a list of actions in a text file Single Step This command steps though code one instruction at a time After each instruction MPLAB updates register windows watch variables and status displays so you can analyze and debug instruction execution You can also single step C compiler source code but instead of executing single instructions MPLAB will execute all assembly level instructions generated by the line of the high level C statement Source Source code usually a text file of assembly instructions or C code O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 45 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Special Function Registers Registers that control I O processor functions I O status timers or other modes or peripherals Stack Push Down list of calling routines Each time a PIC16 17 microcontroller executes a Call the software pushes the return address to the stack A RET or RETLW command pops the address from the stack Static RAM or SRAM Static Random Access Memory Program memory you can Read Write on the target board that does not need refreshing frequently Step Into This command is the same as Single Step Step Into as opposed to Step Over follows a CALL instruction into a subroutine Step Over Step Over allows you to debug code without stepping into subroutines When stepping over a CALL instruction the next breakpoint will be set at the instruction a
36. he verification Although you can also select verify manually the Verify option takes place every time a device is programmed Verifying a Microcontroller Device You can choose to manually verify the contents of the target device at any time by selecting Verify from the Program Verify dialog Checking for a Blank Device The PICSTART Plus checks the microcontroller device to verify that all program locations contain ones the erased state Reading a Device Master PICSTART Plus reads the microcontroller device contents and copies the information into MPLAB s Program Memory window and Programmer Status dialog O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 13 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Read Device A Start Address jo End Address U FF Read Program Memory Read Configuration Bits Read ID s Bead EEPRUM Date v Pead he Memon Close Figure 3 6 Read Device Dialog The Read Device dialog is just like the top half of the Program Verify dialog Depending upon how you have MPLAB set up reading a device will have different effects Program Memory and PICSTART Plus For MPLAB Program Memory can mean various things When in the PICMASTER emulator mode Program Memory shows the data that is in the emulation memory of the PICMASTER pod This memory is read by the PICMASTER probe when you run single step or trace using the emulator When in the simulator mode the Program Memory window reflects memory as seen
37. in MPLAB before you save or program another device Note Code protected devices can not be copied 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 21 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE DS51028A page 22 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Chapter 5 PICSTART Plus Menu Options Introduction This chapter covers all of the PICSTART Plus menu items on the MPLAB Integrated Development Environment and details the PICSTART Plus dialogs that control device programming reading and verifying Programmer Enable Disable Programmer This selection will enable or disable the PICSTART Plus operation When PICSTARTPIus gt EnableProgrammer is selected MPLAB will attempt to establish communications with the PICSTART Plus You will get an error message if the COM port is not set correctly if the PICSTART Plus is not hooked up or if the PICSTART Plus power supply is not connected MPLAB EM Erejeci Debug RITES Options Tools inda Help D Qu ia 8 r IE 23 E3 EJ ily Head Devii Blank Check All Blank Check OTP Display Esra Log 1 HH Son ONR HOMATE Fili Firmps dir Figure 5 1 Programmer Enable Programmer Dialog If you do not establish communications at first you can correct the problem and select PICSTARTPlus gt EnableProgrammer to try to again initialize the communications between MPLAB and PICSTART Plus
38. is available by using an FTP service to connect to ftp mchip com biz mchip The web site and file transfer site provide a variety of services Users may download files for the latest Development Tools Datasheets Application Notes User s Guides Articles and Sample Programs A variety of Microchip specific business information is also available including listings of Microchip sales offices distributors and factory representatives Other data available for consideration is e Latest Microchip Press Releases e Technical Support Section with Frequently Asked Questions e Design Tips e Device Errata e Job Postings e Microchip Consultant Program Member Listing e Links to other useful web sites related to Microchip Products O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 35 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Connecting to the Microchip BBS Connect worldwide to the Microchip BBS using either the Internet or the CompuServe communications network Internet You can telnet or ftp to the Microchip BBS at the address mchipbbs microchip com CompuServe Communications Network In most cases a local call is your only expense The Microchip BBS connection does not use CompuServe membership services therefore You do not need CompuServe membership to join Microchip s BBS There is no charge for connecting to the BBS except for a toll charge to the CompuServe access number where applicable You do not need to be a CompuServe member to
39. ll the basic hardware functions and explaining the MPLAB software interface Chapter 4 Using PICSTART Plus A walk through on using PICSTART Plus in a typical application Chapter 5 PICSTART Plus Menu Options Reference material that covers each of the PICSTART Plus MPLAB menu options and the basic MPLAB software dialogs for PICSTART Plus Chapter 6 Migrating from Other PICSTART Systems Information for users of other PICSTART systems Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide A list of solutions for common problems Appendix B On Line Support Information on Microchip s electronic support services Appendix C Connecting to a 25 pin Serial port Connection details on hooking PICSTART Plus up to a 25 pin RS 232 serial port Index Alphabetical index to PICSTART Plus User s Guide Worldwide Sales and Service Listing of worldwide Microchip sales offices DS51028A page 4 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc Chapter 1 About PICSTART Plus Recommended Reading README PLS For the latest information on using PICSTART Plus read the HEADME PLS file on the PICSTART diskette The README PLS file contains update information that may not be included in this manual PIC16 17 Microcontroller Data Book Contains comprehensive data sheets for Microchip PIC16 17 microcontroller devices available at print time Document Number DS00158 Microchip Technology Inc Chandler AZ Embedded Control Handbook Contains a wealth of informati
40. log is the same as the device you are ready to program Insert a device to be programmed into the PICSTART Plus socket Position pin one on the device to be in the pin one position as shown on the diagram next to the socket Figure 4 5 Programmer Status Dialog DS51028A page 20 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc Chapter 4 Using PICSTART Plus Select PICSTARTPlus gt Program Verify to bring up the Program Verify dialog Ensure that the address range is correct and that the appropriate options are checked Click Program and PICSTART Plus will program the data into your device PICSTART Plus will immediately verify that the device was correctly programmed Reading a Device Master If you want to copy the data from a programmed PIC16 17 device into an unprogrammed device you can select PICSTARTPIus gt ReadDevice to bring up the Read Device dialog Leave the settings to their default state to read all of memory into MPLAB Click Read MPLAB ej ope ED fus RS ied Progress Bead Device Blank Check All Blank Cheek OTP Display Esras Log Erase Program biemery LE HOMATE ite Lnad A Fili Duwnlaad Firm dr Reset Progress Figure 4 6 Menu Dialog The Program Memory window will now show you the data read from the device master and you can then save that data as a hex file insert a new device into PICSTART Plus to copy that same data into a new device or modify the data
41. m for non urgent support customer forums and the latest revisions of Microchip systems development products Refer to Appendix B On Line Support for access information 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 5 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE DS51028A page 6 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Chapter 2 PICSTART Plus Installation Introduction The PICSTART Plus development system requires the installation of MPLAB IDE software as well as interconnecting the hardware to the PC This chapter covers the details of both software and hardware set up including serial port configuration processor selection and enabling the PICSTART Plus from MPLAB PICSTART Plus Setup Installing PICSTART Plus Hardware PICSTART Plus provides communications with the host PC via an RS 232 9 pin D type connector PICSTART Plus is DCE data communication equipment and hardware handshaking is via CTS clear to send and RTS request to send Check your PC set up to see which communications port is available Usually a mouse device is connected to COM1 or COM2 If you have a modem you may not have a third serial port on your PC Connect the cable from your COM port to the PICSTART Plus development programmer A 6 foot data cable with DB 9 connectors is supplied with PICSTART Plus All lines on the data cable are wired straight through This cable is NOT a null modem cable
42. memory event and cycle timers and trace breakpoint logic Occasionally used as an abbreviated name for the PICMASTER Universal In Circuit Emulator Power on Reset Emulation A software randomization process that writes random values in data RAM areas to simulate uninitialized values in RAM upon initial power application DS51028A page 44 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc Probe A device specific interface between the simulator and the target application The probe connects to the emulator via a ribbon cable and the target application board connects to the probe via a ribbon cable The probe is sometimes called the header board Program Counter A register that specifies the current execution address Program Memory Memory in the emulator containing the downloaded target application firmware Project A set of source files to build the object code for an application Prototype System A term referring to a user s target application or target board Radix The number base hex or decimal used in selecting an address and for entering data in the Window Modify command Run The command that releases the emulator from halt allowing it to run the application code and change or respond to 1 0 in real time SFR Special Function Registers Simulator A software program that models the operation of the PIC16 17 microprocessor Simulator Stimulus Data generated to exercise the response of simulation to external si
43. n is not available if you also have the PICMASTER emulator or MPLAB SIM enabled Use the Debug gt ClearProgramMemory menu item to perform the same function in these modes Erase Configuration Bits This option will set all available configuration bits to ones their un programmed state If you then reload your hex file which has configuration data or if you rebuild your project which has configuration bits defined these values will change in the Programmer Status dialog You can use this to override the values in your code by selecting this after you have loaded your hex file or rebuilt your project Reset Programmer This resets the PICSTART Plus hardware and re establishes RS 232 communications Use this if power has been disconnected from the PICSTART Plus This does not reset programming information in the Program Manager window configuration bits or IDs 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 29 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Options Programmer Options The Communications Port Setup Dialog shows the possible PC serial communication ports Communications Port Setup C3 1 C Com 2 Com 3 CO Com 4 Auto Display Program Dialog Figure 5 12 Communications Port Setup Dialog If the Auto Display Program dialog checkbox is checked the Program Verify dialog automatically pops up when the programmer is enabled OK sets the options Cancel will ignore the changes and close the dialog DS5102
44. ode after it is processed by an assembler or compiler This code will be the memory resident code that will run on the PIC16 17 in the user s application Off Chip Memory Off chip memory refers to the memory selection option for the PIC17CXX device where memory may reside on the target board or where all program memory may be supplied by the Emulator Options gt Processor Setup gt Hardware provides the Off Chip Memory selection dialog box Pass Counter A counter that decrements each time an event such as the execution of an instruction at a particular address occurs When the pass count value reaches zero MPLAB halts the processor You can assign the Pass Counter to either break logic or to trace logic PC Any IBM or compatible Personal Computer MPLAB needs a 386X or better machine PC Host The computer running Windows 3 x PC Interface Card A Microchip proprietary parallel interface card allowing the MPLAB software residing on the PC to communicate with the PICMASTER emulator PIC16 17 PIC16 17 refers to the PIC16C5X PIC16CXX and PIC17CXX Microchip microcontroller families PICMASTER The hardware unit that provides tools for emulating and debugging firmware applications and is also referred to as the Emulator and PICMASTER This unit contains Emulation memory breakpoint logic counters timers and a trace analyzer among some of its tools Pod The external emulator box that contains emulation memory trace
45. oftware products released by Microchip are referred to by version numbers Version numbers use the form ZZ Where xx is the major release number yy is the minor number and zz is the intermediate number O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 37 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Intermediate Release Intermediate released software represents changes to a released software system and is designated as such by adding an intermediate number to the version number Intermediate changes are represented by e Bug Fixes e Special Releases e Feature Experiments Intermediate released software does not represent our most tested and stable software Typically it will not have been subject to a thorough and rigorous test suite unlike production released versions Therefore users should use these versions with care and only in cases where the features provided by an intermediate release are required Intermediate releases are primarily available through the BBS Production Release Production released software Is software shipped with tool products Example products are PRO MATE PICSTART and PICMASTER The Major number is advanced when significant feature enhancements are made to the product The minor version number is advanced for maintenance fixes and minor enhancements Production released software represents Microchip s most stable and thoroughly tested software There will always be a period of time when the Produ
46. on about microcontroller applications The application notes described in this manual are also available electronically through the Microchip BBS or from the Microchip Internet Home Page see Appendix B for On Line Support information Document Number DS00092 Microchip Technology Inc Chandler AZ MPLAB User s Guide Comprehensive guide that describes installation and features of Microchip s MPLAB Integrated Development Environment as well as the editor and simulator functions in the MPLAB environment Document Number DS30421B Microchip Technology Inc Chandler AZ Warranty Registration Upon receiving the software diskettes complete the enclosed Warranty Registration Card and mail it promptly Sending in your Warranty Registration Card will ensure that you receive new product updates and notification of interim software releases that may become available Customer Support Microchip endeavors at all times to provide the best service and responsiveness possible to its customers Technical support questions should first be directed to your distributor and representative local sales office Field Application Engineer FAE or Corporate Applications Engineer CAE The Microchip Internet Home Page can provide you with technical information application notes and promotional news on Microchip products and technology The Microchip Web address is http www microchip com You can also check with the Microchip BBS Bulletin Board Syste
47. on and Upgrade Hot Line 38 Appendix C Connecting to a 25 Pin Serial Port Glossary oco traen rb uate to ai de ap aio dae 41 PPIGSTART Pl s oio de dnd rcd trt we sede t 41 Index HCL REED cn tae Ayan nh DECEM TEE ERECTO 49 DS51028A page ii O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE PICSTART Plus Preview A Quick Look at PICSTART Plus Development System What is PICSTART Plus Congratulations on selecting the PICSTART Plus a Microchip microcontroller development programmer The PICSTART Plus enables you to quickly and easily program user software into PIC16 17 18 pin 28 pin and 40 pin microcontroller devices DIP packages only Note The PICSTART Plus development system is designed for use in firmware development and is not intended for production use The PICSTART Plus is CE compliant The PICSTART Plus development system is designed tested and certified to meet the Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements known as the CE compliance directives These standards set by the European Union EU countries include limiting radiated emission improving susceptibility to radiated emission and improving susceptibility to Electrostatic Discharge ESD How PICSTART Plus Helps You The PICSTART Plus device programmer is a device programmer system that has the following features e Programs PIC16 17 microcontrollers Operat
48. ry Development Mode MPLAB 24 PUO EE I Programie eies 10 23 ME 14 PICMASTER 14 E PICSTART PIUS sn 14 I RE 11 ARS ne 18 Editor MPLAB 24 MON WINGO aiii 12 Emulator 27 Program Status dialog 11 12 Enable Programmer 10 23 Program Verify dialog 12 24 Erase Buffer og Programmer Menu 10 Eror Log Meet 29 Project MPLAB 18 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 49 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE DS51028A page 50 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc INDEX O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 51 PICSTART Plus DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM MICROCHIP DEVE EM ENT TECHNOLOGY b SYSTEMS USER S GUIDE AN MICROCHIP WORLDWIDE SALES amp SERVICE AMERICAS Corporate Office Microchip Technology Inc 2355 West Chandler Blvd Chandler AZ 85224 6199 Tel 602 786 7200 Fax 602 786 7277 Technical Support 602 786 7627 Web http www microchip com Atlanta Microchip Technology Inc 500 Sugar Mill Road Suite 200B Atlanta GA 30350 Tel 770 640 0034 Boston Microchip Technology Inc 5 Mount Royal Avenue Marlborough MA 01752 Tel 508 480 9990 Fax 508 480 8575 Chicago Microchip Technology Inc 333 Pierce Road Suite 180 Itasca IL 60143
49. t Trigger output refers to an output signal that can be generated at any address or address range and is independent of the trace arm and breakpoint settings Any number of trigger output points can be set The trigger output signal is available on logic probe pin 13 white probe tip Watch Dog Timer A timer on a PIC16 17 microcontroller that resets the processor after a selectable length of time Watch Variable A variable that you may monitor during a debugging session Watch windows contain a list of watch variables that are updated at each breakpoint O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc DS51028A page 47 PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE DS51028A page 48 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc MICROCHIP PICSTART Plus USER S GUIDE Index Symbols H R 22 11 Hardware Installation 7 Read Device dialog 14 26 101065 11 dieere 11 15 Reading a Device 13 21 26 B 19 290 nement teased 7 BBS roue Ds D 11 5 application notes 37 setting in source code 11 oellal POLL 8 39 bug reports 37 setting manually 11 Software Releases 37 Connecting tO 36 Installation Intermediate Release 38 errata sheets 37 Hardware 7 Production
50. ternal RAM Off chip Read Write memory File Registers On chip general purpose and special function registers Halt The command that stops the emulator Executing Halt is the same as stopping at a breakpoint The program counter stops and the user can inspect and change register values and single step through code Hex Code A file of executable instructions assembled or compiled from source code into standard hex format code Hex code can be directly converted to object code DS51028A page 42 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc High Level Language A language for writing programs that is of a higher level of abstraction from the processor than assembler code High level languages employ a compiler to translate statements into machine instructions that the target processor can execute IDE Integrated Development Environment An application that has multiple functions for software development The MPLAB IDE integrates a compiler an assembler a project manager an editor a debugger simulator and an assortment of other tools within one Windows 3 1 application A user developing an application should be able to write code compile debug and test an application without leaving the MPLAB desktop Import Bring data into the MPLAB Integrated Development Environment IDE from an outside source Logic Probes Up to fourteen logic probes connect to the Emulator The logic probes provide external trace inputs external trac
51. you select gt the Read Device dialog will appear on your screen Like the Program Verify you can set the program memory range and the other read options Ese Preed Debug Bi o dus fan X oe s ES ad Device Blank Check All Blank Check OTF Display Eira Log Erase Progress liver Erase Consgeratinn Gite Les ig FRET Duwnlaad Programs Figure 5 6 Read Device Dialog After reading a device into MPLAB its data will appear in the Program Memory window Data can be changed using the Modify dialog and it can be saved it to a hex file with File Export SaveHexFile Plua Options Tools Window Help rw 5 zT res aen Ei CLIP p spor Li Print Setup 1 ccworkimplabiegtstry dal 2 cannmplabipsplus eri i clbasedataiecteataam A cu amp c picstesfilirmwaeselpag Figure 5 7 Save Hex File Dialog DS51028A page 26 O 1996 Microchip Technology Inc Chapter 5 PICSTART Plus Menu Options If you have a PICMASTER emulator connected to MPLAB your code will be downloaded to the emulated program memory of the PICMASTER If you have a project open you will be asked if you want to close it before reading memory from a device If you elect to keep your project open be aware that the Absolute Listing window and the Source window may not match the data you
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