EQ-SFM-MAX-V1.3 Equinox Technologies, EQ-SFM-MAX-V1.3 Datasheet

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... Contents Copyright Information ............................................................................................................iii Equinox Warranty Information ..............................................................................................iv Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance.............................................................vi Technical Support..................................................................................................................vii Product Documentation .......................................................................................................viii 1.0 Programmer Overview ......................................................................................................1 1.1 System Contents ............................................................................................................1 1.2 Hardware Overview (external layout) .............................................................................2 1.3 I/O Connector Modules...................................................................................................3 1.3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................3 1.3.2 Connector Systems currently supported................................................................4 1.3.3 Programmers supported ........................................................................................4 1 ...

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... DC Power Cable Specification......................................................................................57 4.4 Voltage range................................................................................................................58 4.4.1 Programmer Output / Supply Voltage range........................................................58 4.4.2 Device Programming Voltage Range...................................................................59 4.5 Programmer / Target System Power Supply Schematic ..............................................60 4.6 Earthing requirements...................................................................................................62 4.6.1 Overview...............................................................................................................62 4.6.2 Laptop earthing issues .........................................................................................62 4.6.3 Desktop PC earthing issues .................................................................................62 4.6.4 Earthing recommendations ..................................................................................63 4 ...

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... Every effort was made to ensure accuracy in this manual and to give appropriate credit to persons, companies and trademarks referenced herein. Equinox guarantees that its products will be free from defects of material and workmanship under normal use and service, and these products will perform to current specifications in accordance with, and subject to, the Company’ ...

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... Equinox Warranty Information This product is guaranteed by Equinox Technologies UK Limited for a period of 12 months (1 year) after the date of purchase against defects due to faulty workmanship or materials. One guarantee covers both parts and labour. Service under the guarantee is only provided upon presentation of reasonable evidence that the date of the claim is within the guarantee period (e.g. completed registration/guarantee card or a purchase receipt) ...

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... Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that programming algorithms are correct at the time of their release always possible that programming problems may be encountered, especially when new devices and their associated algorithms are initially released Equinox’s Company Policy to endeavour to rectify any programming issues as quickly as possible after a validated fault report is received ...

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... Wearing an earthed anti-static wrist strap is recommended. Equinox have taken great care in designing this product to be compliant with the European EMC directive. When using the equipment be sure to follow the instructions provided. Although RF emissions are within prescribed limits, care should be taken if you are using the product near to sensitive apparatus ...

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... Fax Please fax any technical support questions about this product to: +44 (0) 1942 844181 Equinox will try our best to answer your questions about this product as quickly as possible. However, we cannot promise an immediate reply. Please consult our web site for new software updates as the problem that you are enquiring about may have already been fixed in a new version ...

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... Upload Wizard - Standalone Project Upload Utility This software utility is used to upload Programming Projects to any Equinox programmer. These projects can then be used in Standalone Mode, i.e. without a PC. viii http://www.equinox-tech.com/products/downloadsearch.asp Installation and Getting Started Guide (pdf manual) Help file • ...

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... Configit – Firmware Upgrade Utility This utility is used to upgrade the firmware of the programmer if the firmware version is < 3.00. A firmware update may be required to add support for new devices and to correct any firmware issues. Labview – Remote Application Control – Application Note This upgrade allows a production facility to control a single programmer from a ‘ ...

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Downloading up-to-date documentation and software: In line with our policy of continuous improvement, the software and associated documentation for this product are updated on a regular basis. For the most up-to-date software, firmware and documentation, please refer to the <Downloads> ...

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... ISP Cable • 6 way ISP Cable Miscellaneous • Rubber Feet • Jumper Link for re-flashing programmer Software (Supplied on an Equinox CD-ROM) • EQTools (Project Management Utility for Equinox Production ISP Programmers) Documentation • PPM3 MK2 - User Guide th May 2008 1 ...

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Hardware Overview (external layout) 2 Rear Panel 1. DC Power Input - Jack Socket 2. DC Power Input - Molex Connector 3. RS-232 Communications Port 4. RS-485 Communications Port (IN) 5. RS-485 Communications Port (OUT) Front Panel 1. Liquid ...

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... Systems. This interchangeable approach allows the required connection system to be tailored to a particular Target System or Test Fixture without the requirement for unwiring the Test Fixture. The required I/O Connector Modules simply plugs into the mating connectors at the end of the programmer as detailed in the figure below. ...

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... Different connector methods for interfacing to the Target System can be implemented by simply plugging in the relevant ‘I/O Connector Module’. • Programmer or Test Fixture can be easily swapped out without the requirement for unwiring the Test Fixture • One programmer can easily be used with multiple Test Fixtures • ...

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... I/O Connector Module 2 (SPI) – Wire-wrap version I/O connector module for In-System Programming (ISP) of Atmel microcontrollers using SPI protocol (wire-wrap version) Features: • Plugs into suitable Equinox programmer e.g. PPM3 Module • Atmel 10-way IDC ISP Header • Atmel 6-way IDC ISP Header • ...

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... PPM3 to program Atmel AVR devices via JTAG. EQ-CALCON EQ-CALCON Module The EQ-CALCON Module is a special plug-in I/O Connector Module for the PPM3- MK2 programmer which is used to facilitate very accurate calibration of the Internal Oscillator of an Atmel ATmega or ATtiny AVR microcontroller. The module features ...

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... Special Function Module and replace it with a new one. This allows the programmer to be repaired in-situ without the need to send it back to Equinox thereby saving valuable lost production time. • The PPM3-MK2 is fitted with the ‘EQ-SFM-1’ module as standard. ...

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... Failure to specify the correct SFM Module can result in erratic operation of the programmer. • If you have existing projects which use the standard EQ-SFM module, these projects will need to be recompiled for the new EQ-SFM-MAX 1.2 or 1.3 Modules. 8 the SFM module should pop out of the red connectors PPM3 MKII Programmer - User Guide - V1 ...

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Programmer dimensions and mounting holes The PPM3 programmer can be mounted to a Test Fixture by using the two mounting holes provided. The mounting holes are threaded to accept an M3 bolt. The bolt thread must not penetrate more ...

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Programmer Specifications The table below details the hardware specifications for the programmer. Please refer to the stated section for further information about any specific parameter. # Parameter Description / comment 1 Target Device See Device Support List Support 2 ...

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... SLOW SPI: 0 – 490.2 kHz (user selectable) MEDIUM SPI: 0 – 490.2 kHz (user selectable) SLOW SPI: 115.2 kHz to 3.6864 MHz (user selectable) FAST SPI: 115.2 kHz to 3.6864 MHz (user selectable) SPI speeds > 500kHz require the fitting of the faster EQ-SFM-MAX V1.2 or V1.3 SFM Modules th May 2008 2 ...

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... SCK2 pin. This is used to clock the Target Device in the absence of a Target Oscillator. • 25 AVR On-chip If the programmer is fitted with either the ‘CALCON’ or ‘EQ- Oscillator Calibration SFM-V1.3’ module, then it can be used to calibrate the internal 12 SLOW JTAG: 0 – 833 kHz SLOW JTAG: 0 – ...

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... PPM3 MKII Programmer - User Guide - V1. 9-way Female D Connector Connects to spare PC COM port All 9 connections must be made in serial cable. Baud rate: 38,400 (fixed) Programmers are daisy chained via RS-485 leads An RS-232 to RS-485 converter is required at the PC end of the chain. th May 2008 3.0 13 ...

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... Device Support 1.7.1 Devices supported by the programmer The programmer supports the following devices: S – Device supported as standard U – Chargeable license upgrade required # Silicon Family vendor 1 Atmel AT89S 2 Atmel AT90S (AVR) 3 Atmel AT90CAN 4 Atmel AT90CAN 5 Atmel AT90USB 6 Atmel AT90USB 7 Atmel AT90PWM ...

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... Firmware 3.07 or above should be used for JTAG programming. 2. 24Cxxx Serial EEPROM I2C algorithms • The 24Cxxx Serial EEPROM algorithms require a chargeable ‘24Cxxx Upgrade License’ purchased. • For I2C programming of 24Cxxx Serial EEPROMs, please use firmware 3.07 or above. PPM3 MKII Programmer - User Guide - V1. ...

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... Vpp is applied to the RESET pin to enter High Voltage Serial Programming Mode • Requires different connections to Target Device compared with LV SPI. • Requires all pins of target device to be accessible by the programmer. Atmel / Philips UART Boot Loader Interface • Uses RXD, TXD, PSEN, and Target Device RESET pin • ...

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... Script Mode ConsoleEDS Further help and instructions can be found in the following documents: 1. ‘EQTools – Getting Started Guide’ (pdf manual) supplied on CD-ROM which came with the programmer (also available on-line) 2. ‘EQTools – On-line Help File’ (Press <F1> within EQTools). PPM3 MKII Programmer - User Guide - V1. ...

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... If you are planning to use the programmer as a desktop programmer, affix the four stick feet to the base of the enclosure. 2 Select + fit I/O Connector Module 2a Select the required ‘I/O Connection Module’ eg. EQ-IOCON-1 Module 2b Fit the selected ‘I/O Connection Module’ to the programmer ...

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... Powering the programmer / Target System 3a Select the required method of powering the programmer 3b Powering the programmer using an external power supply adaptor 3c Powering the programmer from the Target System at +5.0V 3d Programmer and Target System are Independently powered PPM3 MKII Programmer - User Guide - V1. ...

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... The programmer supports the following communication modes: • RS-232 (single programmer channel – see 4b) • RS-485 ( programmer channels - see 4c) The required Communications Mode can be selected using DIP Switch 5: • ON – RS-232 (default) • OFF – RS-485 Please refer to section 3 for a full description of both modes. ...

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... Invalid Project Loaded’. • not possible to check the programmer information until a valid project is uploaded. Please upload a valid project to the programmer using EQTools and then try again. • The programmer display now shows the programmer type and the firmware version. e.g. 2.37. ...

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... Version 2.xx Software Suite’. This software supports creation and testing of so- called Programming Projects which can then be uploaded to the programmer for use in ‘Standalone Mode’. EQTools contains many separate utilities most of which are enabled as standard for this programmer. Certain options such as compiling and running of ‘Programming Scripts’ must be purchased from Equinox as a ‘ ...

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... ConsoleEDS This is a powerful utility which allows any Equinox ISP Programmer to be controlled from a PC application by executing simple command-line instructions. This method of control is ideal for interfacing the programmer to any Windows application including Visual Basic, Labview etc. ...

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... The filename for this version would be ‘eqtools210_412.exe’ For further information, please locate the ‘EQTools – Getting Started Guide’ PDF document either on the CD-ROM supplied with the programmer or from the Equinox Web Site. Refer to Section 2 of the guide for detailed EQTools installation instructions. ...

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... TTL signalling protocol as shown in the diagram below. This control method is ideal for interfacing the programmer In-Circuit Testers (ICT’s) or other production equipment which does not have an RS-232 port. S The PPM3 programmer is capable of automatically detecting when a Target System is connected to / disconnected from the programmer ...

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... Debugger or ISP-PRO 7 ConsoleEDS ConsoleEDS Key S – feature available as standard U – a license upgrade must be purchased from Equinox to enable this feature this mode, the programmer is controlled from a ‘Programming Script’ running within either the EQTools or ISP-PRO applications this mode, the programmer is controlled ...

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... Overview In ‘Development Mode’, the programmer is controlled from the EQTools – EDS (Equinox Development Suite) running on a PC. The Development utility is called Equinox Development Suite or EDS for short. In this mode it is NOT necessary to upload the ‘Programming Project’ to the programmer as the EDS utility co-ordinates all programming operations. ...

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At the end of the EDS Wizard: Click the <Test> button Save the EDS file with an appropriate name eg. ATmega163.eds The EDS Window will now launch – see section 2.5.4 2.5.3 Testing an existing Programming Project in a ...

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Overview of EDS – Development Mode The EDS Utility consists of a series of tabs. Each tab controls a different area of functionality including FLASH Area Programming, EEPROM Area programming, Configuration Fuse Programming and Security Fuse programming ...

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... By default, this will point to the file specified in the associated Programming Project (*.ppm). To load a different file, click the <Load> button and browse to the required file. icon re-loads the specified Flash / EEPROM file into the To use these buttons or to manually edit the Buffer Window necessary to check the ‘ ...

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Buffer Window - Control Buttons The Buffer Window within EDS is used as a virtual data store which allows data to be transferred from file Buffer Window Target Device and vice-versa. The ‘Buffer – Control Buttons’ support operations on ...

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... Click the <Fuses> tab to read / write the Target Chip ‘Configuration Fuses’ • Click the <Security> tab to read / write the Target Chip ‘Security Options For further instructions about how to use the EDS utility, please refer to the ‘EQTools – Getting Started Guide’ which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the programmer. 32 PPM3 MKII Programmer - User Guide - V1 ...

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... LCD Display PRESS YES TO PROGRAM TARGET This mode is ideal for both field and production ISP requirements as the programming data is held locally in FLASH memory on the programmer not required. A valid Project Collection containing at least one Programming Project must be uploaded to the programmer before attempting to use Standalone Mode. ...

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... Disconnect the serial lead from the programmer 6 Follow the instructions to program the Target Device in Standalone Mode 34 Observation / comment Programmer Target Vcc LED illuminates See EQTools Manual – Project Upload Wizard for full instructions. Programmer is no longer controlled from PC PPM3 MKII Programmer - User Guide - V1. May 2008 ...

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Push Button Functions Button PPM3 MKII Programmer - User Guide - V1. The PPM3 programmer features a four button keypad which is used to control the programmer when it is operating in ‘Standalone Mode’. The function of ...

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... Standalone Keypad Operation – step-by-step guide The instructions below detail how to operate the programmer in Standalone Mode using the programmer keypad and LCD not required while operating in Standalone Mode. 1. Ensure that you have already uploaded a valid ‘Project Collection’ to the programmer • ...

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... It is possible to switch off the ‘Project CRC Image Check’ function by disabling the ‘CRC check’ in the Programming Project. • This feature is available in EQTools build 888 or above and firmware 3.07 or above. 5. Press the RED <YES> button again to execute the Programming Project • ...

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Programming Project – FAIL If the Programming Project fails for some reason: • The <FAIL> LED will FLASH • The programmer will automatically remove power from the Target System (if the programmer is controlling power) • The LCD will ...

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Standalone Keypad Operation – Flowchart The flowchart below details how a ‘Programming Project’ is selected in ‘Standalone Mode’. Select Project Project1 T <UP> <DOWN> key key T Select Project Project2 T <UP> <DOWN> key key T Select Project Projectn ...

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Programmer Status LED’s The current status of the programmer is displayed on the programmer Status LED’s as detailed in the table below. Fig. 2.6.5 Programmer Status LED’s – state descriptions Status LED State Display WAITING BUSY FAIL PASS Status ...

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Remote Status LED’ possible to connect remote Status LED’s to the PPM3 programmer. This can be useful if the programmer is mounted underneath a Test Fixture thus obscuring the normal Status LED’s. The Remote Status LED’s simply ...

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... The PPM3 range of Production ISP Programmers are enabled for ‘ASCII Text Mode’ control as standard. The ‘Communications Node Address’ must be set to address ‘0’ license upgrade is required for all other programmers to enable them for ‘ASCII Text Mode’. 2.7.3 Limitations of this protocol This protocol has been designed as a simple method to allow a Remote Application such as an In- Circuit Tester to control the basic operations of an Equinox programmer ...

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... The PPM3 programmer can be controlled using a simple 4-wire Remote I/O (TTL) signalling protocol as shown in the diagram below. This control method is ideal for interfacing the programmer to In- Circuit Testers (ICT’s) or other production equipment which does not have an RS-232 port. Fig. 2.8.1 Remote System Control of Programmer ...

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TTL 4-Wire Control – Signal Connections The Remote System connects to the programmer via the ‘Remote System Control Port’ which is located on the relevant I/O Connection Module as shown in the table below. The signal names and descriptions ...

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... Control diagram for Remote I/O 4-wire Control The control sequence for the ‘4-wire Control’ method is detailed below. Fig. 2.8.2 Control diagram for 4-wire Control Remote System Start Signal (START) Programmer Active Signal (SPARE) Programmer FAIL Signal (FAIL) Programmer OK Signal ...

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Setting up a Programming Project for TTL Control Mode When using ‘TTL Control Mode’, a single ‘Standalone Programming Project’ or set of ‘Chained Projects’ must have already been uploaded to the programmer. This project must be have the ‘Project ...

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... Operator removes the UUT • Programmer resets itself ready for the next UUT Please contact Equinox for further instructions on how to set up your programmer to operate in this mode. 2.10 Script Mode (ISP-PRO) ‘Script Mode’ is designed for production users who require logging of all programmer operations to a database ...

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... ConsoleEDS – Command Line control ConsoleEDS is a powerful software utility which allows any Equinox ISP Programmer to be controlled from a custom Remote Application running under Windows. The main features of ConsoleEDS are: • Allows an Equinox ISP Programmer to be remote controlled via simple Command Line commands. • ...

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... The PPM3 Programming Module can be controlled from any external device which supports either the RS-232 or RS-485 hardware communications protocols. The Module features an RS-232 port which can connect to a COM port of any suitable Control System such running the Equinox EQTools software. This mode of operation is restricted to a single programmer channel. ...

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... Set the RS-232 / RS-485 DIP Switch (5) to the ON (RS-232) position and set the Node Address to ‘0’. For RS-485 operation: • Set the RS-232 / RS-485 DIP Switch (5) to the OFF position and set the required Node Address in the range 0 – 15. The address is a simple binary address with 0=ON position and 1=OFF position. 50 ...

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Fig. 3.3.2 Communications – DIP Switch Settings Mode Node DIP Switch Setting Address RS-232 0 RS-485 0 RS-485 1 RS-485 2 RS-485 3 The layout of the DIP switch is shown in the diagram below. PPM3 MKII Programmer - User ...

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RS-232 Operation The PPM3 programmer is shipped from the factory enabled for ‘RS-232’ communications at communications address ‘0’. This is the normal mode of operation when only one programmer connected other RS-232 ...

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... Power up all PPM3 Programmers. • Launch the ISP-PRO software on the PC and set up the required number of PPM’s within the software. • Test that all PPM3’s are communicating with the PC at their correct ‘Node Address’. (The Node Address may be changed while the programmer is powered up) ...

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Serial Cables and adaptors The programmer is supplied with the following PC Serial Cables / Adaptors: 1. 9-way D (female) to 9-way D (Male) Serial Cable This cable should be connected between the 9-way D connector on the programmer ...

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RS-232 Serial Cable Pin-outs Fig. 3.8.1 Pin-out RS-232 Communications Port Pin No. RS232 pin Description 1 DCD Controls the RESET pin of the programmer ATmega128 controller during the Firmware Update process. Jumper LK1 must be fitted to link DCD ...

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... Please note: The favoured method of powering is for the programmer to power the Target System as using this method means that the sequencing of power is controlled from the Programming Project / Script. This allows the PPM3 Programmer completely self-contained Programming System with no requirement for an external Target Power supply and the associated power sequencing system. ...

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Power Connectors (rear panel) The PPM3 rear panel power connectors are shown in the figure below. The Jack Socket and 2-way Molex connectors are wired in parallel internally. The input voltage for both connectors is 9.0 to 12.0V DC ...

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Voltage range 4.4.1 Programmer Output / Supply Voltage range The PPM3 Module has been designed so that it can be powered from an external 9.0 to 12.0V DC regulated power supply via the jack socket (J6) or directly from ...

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... The PPM3 programmer can program devices with a target voltage between the min. and max. values detailed in the table below. The programmer cannot currently support programming of devices below 3.V. Please contact Equinox directly for further assistance if your Target Voltage is < 3.0V. # Programmer mode ...

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Programmer / Target System Power Supply Schematic The schematic shown in fig. 4.5 details the possible power supply scenarios for powering both the programmer and the Target System. The key points to note are as follows: • The programmer ...

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Fig 4.5 – Programmer / Target System Power Supply Overview Schematic PPM3 MKII Programmer - User Guide - V1. May 2008 61 ...

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... Earthing requirements 4.6.1 Overview When setting up the programmer to In-System Program (ISP) a device on a Target System, extreme care must be taken to ensure that the 0V of the PC, programmer, Target System and any external devices are at the same ‘earth potential’. If you are using the programmer with a laptop computer, please read section 3 ...

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... Please ensure that any devices connected to the user target system are also properly grounded to the same common earth point Warning! Any damage caused to the programmer by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) through inadequate earthing is not covered under the warranty of the product. PPM3 MKII Programmer - User Guide - V1. ...

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... Fig. 4.7.1 Programmer powering the Target System fig. 4.7.2 Settings for the programmer powering the Target System # Parameter Description • 1 Programmer External 9.0 – 12 regulated supply required • Input voltage Connect power supply to either DC Jack Socket or 2-way Molex Power source Connector on the rear panel of the programmer. • 2 ...

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... The instructions below detail how to set up the programmer to supply a controlled voltage to the Target System. 1. Create a Programming Project which powers the Target System • In EQTools – Project Builder – Select the <Target Power Supply Settings> tab • Set the required ‘Target Voltage’ and ‘Tolerance’ eg. 3.3V +/- 500mV. • ...

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... Test the Project in Equinox Development Suite (Target System disconnected) • Launch the Project in EDS (Development Mode) • Select the <Target Power Supply> tab the Power Supply settings are now displayed • With your Target System DISCONNECTED, place a Volt Meter across the Target Vcc (TVCC) and GROUND terminals of the programmer (on the I/O Connector Module) • ...

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... If the programmer reports an error on the LCD and the RED LED is flashing, • Measure the voltage across the Target Vcc and GROUND terminals of the programmer. • If required, measure the voltage across the Target_Vcc and GROUND on the actual Target System PPM3 MKII Programmer - User Guide - V1. the programmer <BUSY> LED should now ...

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... The external voltage applied to the programmer must be between 5.0V! • The Programming Project must specify a Target Voltage of +5.0V. • The Target System must be able to supply the worst case current required during a programming operation. • A 6V2 5W zener diode is internally connected across the programmer supply to protect against over-voltage ...

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Settings for Target System powering the programmer # Parameter Description • 1 Programmer None Input voltage source • 2 V_Target None • (Output voltage The Target System must supply +5.0V to the programmer. • to Target The Programming ...

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... The instructions below detail how to set up the programmer to be powered at +5.0V from the Target System. 1. Create a Programming Project which does NOT power the Target System • In EQTools – Project Builder – Select the <Target Power Supply Settings> tab • Set the ‘Target Voltage’ to +5.0V with a tolerance of +/- 500mV. • ...

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Programmer and Target System are independently powered 4.9.1 Overview In this scenario, the programmer is powered from a completely independent supply to the Target System. The programmer must be powered via one of the ‘DC Power Connectors’ on the ...

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Fig. 4.9.1 Settings - Programmer and Target System are independently powered # Paramater Description • 1 Programmer External 9.0 – 12 regulated supply via external power supply. • Input voltage Connect power supply to either DC Jack Socket ...

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... The Programmer TVCC and Target System Vcc are not physically connected Here is how to set up the programmer: 1. Create a Programming Project which powers the programmer ‘I/O Level Converters’ • In EQTools – Project Builder – Select the <Target Power Supply> tab • Set the required ‘Target Voltage’ and tolerance eg. 3.3V +/- 500mV. • ...

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... Test the Project in Equinox Development Suite (Target System connected) • Launch the Project in Equinox Development Suite • With your Target System CONNECTED, place a Volt Meter across the Target Vcc and GROUND terminals of the programmer (on the I/O Connector Module) • Click the <Power Up> button in EDS the programmer < ...