NEC PG-FPL User manual

User’s Manual
PG-FPL
Document No. U17271EE1V1UM00
Date Published September 2004
NEC Corporation 2004
Printed in Germany

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NEC Corporation 2004
PG-FPL complies with the EMC protection requirements
CAUTION
This equipment should be handled like a CMOS semiconductor device.The user
must take all precautions to avoid build-up of static electricity while working with
this equipment. All test and measurement tool including the workbench must be
grounded.The user/operator must be grounded using the wrist strap.The
connectors and/or device pins should not be touched with bare hands.
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Preface
Target Reader This manual is intended for users who use the PG-FPL when designing and
developing a system using an NEC Electronics on-chip flash memory micro-
controller.
Purpose This manual is intended to give users an understanding of the basic specifi-
cations and correct use of the PG-FPL. By using the PG-FPL, programs can
be easily erased from or written to the flash memory of an NEC on-chip flash
memory microcontroller, or can be verified on WindowsTM screens, while the
microcontroller is mounted on the user board.
Organization This manual includes the following chapters:
•Overview
•Hardware installation
•Software installation
•Using the GUI software
•Example of use
•Connectors and cables
•Notes on target systems
•Circuit diagrams
•Troubleshooting
•Appendix
Reading this Manual To understand the overall functions and usage of the PG-FPL, read this
manual in the order of CONTENTS.
Be sure to read CHAPTER 4 USING THE GUI SOFTWARE because this
chapter presents important information for using the PG-FPL.
It is assumed that the readers of this manual have general knowledge of
electricity, logic circuits, and microcontrollers.
In the explanations of the operation of the applications, it is also assumed that
readers have sufficient knowledge of Windows.
For the usage and terminology of Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000,
or Windows XP, refer to each Windows manual.

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Conventions Symbols and notation are used as follows:
Weight in data notation : Left is high-order column, right is low order column
Active low notation : xxx (pin or signal name is over-scored) or
/xxx (slash before signal name)
Memory map address: : High order at high stage and low order at low stage
Note : Footnote for an item marked with Note in the text
Caution : Information requiring particular attention
Remark : Supplementary explanation
“ “ : Any character or item on the screen
OK : Name of button
[ ] : Menu
< > : Dialog box name
Numeric notation : Binary . . . XXXX or XXXB
Decimal . . . XXXX
Hexadecimal . . . XXXXH or 0x XXXX
Prefixes representing powers of 2 (address space, memory capacity)
K (kilo): 210 = 1024
M (mega): 220 = 10242= 1,048,576
G (giga): 230 = 10243= 1,073,741,824
Terminology The meanings of the terms used in this manual are as follows:
Note: The FA adapter is a product of Naito Densei Machida Mfg. Co., Ltd.
If you have any questions about the FA adapter board, contact your local NEC sales
or Distributor.
Term Meaning
FPL Abbreviation of the on-chip flash memory microcontroller programmer
PG-FPL
GUI software Windows application used to operate the PG-FPL by using GUI
Target device NEC Electronics on-chip flash memory microcontroller
Target system User-designed board on which an NEC Electronics on-chip flash
memory microcontroller is installed
FP4 connector Abbreviation of a PG-FP4 target connector (type A)
FA adapter Adapter board used to write programs to an NEC Electronics on-chip
flash memory microcontroller (FA adapter board)Note

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Table of Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.1 FPL display specifications, and connector and MODE switch settings . . . . . . .17
2.2.2 FPL-FA connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.3 Target system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.4 USB connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.5 Target cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.2.6 Connection procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2.7 Disconnection procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 3 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.1 GUI Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.2 Driver Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
3.2.1 Installation on Windows 98/Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.2.2 Installation on Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.2.3 Installation on Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.3 Confirmation of USB Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.4 Uninstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.4.1 Driver uninstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.4.2 GUI software uninstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 4 Using The GUI Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.2 Starting up the GUI Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.3 Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.4 Menu Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.4.1 [File] menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.4.2 [Device] menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.4.3 [View] menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
4.4.4 [Help] menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
4.5 Programmer Parameter Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Chapter 5 Example of Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Chapter 6 Connectors and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.1 USB Connector (FPL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.2 Target Cable Connection Connector (FPL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.3 Target Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.4 Target Connector (FPL-FA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.5 FP4 Connector (FPL-FA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.6 List of Interface Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Chapter 7 Notes on Target System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Chapter 8 Circuit Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
9.1 Trouble during Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
9.2 Trouble during Operation (Main Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
9.3 Trouble during Operation (Communication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Chapter 10 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
10.1 Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
10.2 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: FPL System Configuration .......................................................................................... 16
Figure 2-2: Connector and LED Configuration .............................................................................. 17
Figure 2-3: FPL-FA Connector Configuration................................................................................ 18
Figure 2-4: MODE Switch Setting..................................................................................................19
Figure 2-5: Connecting the Target Cable with the FPL-FA............................................................ 20
Figure 3-1: Setup Folder................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 3-2: Setup Language Selection .......................................................................................... 24
Figure 3-3: Welcome Window........................................................................................................ 24
Figure 3-4: License Agreement ..................................................................................................... 25
Figure 3-5: Setup Type.................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 3-6: Changing the Installation Folder.................................................................................. 26
Figure 3-7: Custom Installation...................................................................................................... 26
Figure 3-8: Program Folder Selection............................................................................................ 27
Figure 3-9: Start of File Copy Operation........................................................................................ 27
Figure 3-10: Completion of Installation............................................................................................ 28
Figure 3-11: Folder Configuration after Installation ......................................................................... 28
Figure 3-12: Add New Hardware Wizard (Windows 98).................................................................. 29
Figure 3-13: Search Method (Windows 98)..................................................................................... 30
Figure 3-14: Search Location Specification (Windows 98).............................................................. 31
Figure 3-15: Checking Driver to Be Installed (Windows 98)............................................................ 32
Figure 3-16: Installation Completion (Windows 98)......................................................................... 32
Figure 3-17: Found New Hardware Wizard 1 (Windows 2000) ....................................................... 33
Figure 3-18: Search Method 1 (Windows 2000).............................................................................. 33
Figure 3-19: Driver File Location 1 (Windows 2000)........................................................................ 34
Figure 3-20: Address Specification 1 (Windows 2000).................................................................... 34
Figure 3-21: Driver File Search 1 (Windows 2000).......................................................................... 35
Figure 3-22: USB Driver Installation Completion 1 (Windows 2000)............................................... 35
Figure 3-23: Found New Hardware Wizard 2 (Windows 2000) ....................................................... 36
Figure 3-24: Search Method 2 (Windows 2000).............................................................................. 36
Figure 3-25: Driver File Location 2 (Windows 2000)........................................................................ 37
Figure 3-26: Address Specification 2 (Windows 2000).................................................................... 37
Figure 3-27: Driver File Search 2 (Windows 2000).......................................................................... 38
Figure 3-28: USB Driver Installation Completion 2 (Windows 2000)............................................... 38
Figure 3-29: Found New Hardware Wizard 1 (Windows XP)........................................................... 39
Figure 3-30: Search Location Specification 3 (Windows XP) .......................................................... 40
Figure 3-31: Windows XP Logo Testing 3 (Windows XP)................................................................ 40
Figure 3-32: USB Driver Installation Completion 1 (Windows XP) .................................................. 41
Figure 3-33: Found New Hardware Wizard 2 (Windows XP)........................................................... 41
Figure 3-34: Search Location Specification 2 (Windows XP) .......................................................... 42
Figure 3-35: Windows XP Logo Testing 2 (Windows XP)................................................................ 42
Figure 3-36: USB Serial Port2 Driver Installation Completion (Windows XP).................................. 43
Figure 3-37: Device Manager ..........................................................................................................44
Figure 3-38: Driver Uninstallation .................................................................................................... 45
Figure 3-39: Driver Uninstaller......................................................................................................... 46
Figure 3-40: Completion of Driver Uninstallation............................................................................. 46
Figure 3-41: Setup Folder................................................................................................................ 47
Figure 3-42: Setup Language Selection .......................................................................................... 48
Figure 3-43: Program Modification .................................................................................................. 48
Figure 3-44: Confirmation of File Deletion.......................................................................................49
Figure 3-45: Completion of Maintenance......................................................................................... 49
Figure 4-1: GUI Software Main Window ........................................................................................ 51
Figure 4-2: [File] Menu................................................................................................................... 53
Figure 4-3: HEX File Selection Window......................................................................................... 53
Figure 4-4: [Device] Menu ............................................................................................................. 54
Figure 4-5: Device Setup Window - Standard ............................................................................... 57

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Figure 4-6: Setup Window - Parameter File Selection...................................................................58
Figure 4-7: Parameter File Selection Window ............................................................................... 58
Figure 4-8: Setup Window - Communication interface to device................................................... 59
Figure 4-9: Setup Window - Supply Oscillator Selection ...............................................................60
Figure 4-10: Setup Window - Operation Mode ................................................................................61
Figure 4-11: Device Setup Window - Advance................................................................................62
Figure 4-12: Setup Window - Command options............................................................................. 63
Figure 4-13: [View] Menu................................................................................................................. 64
Figure 4-14: [Help] Menu................................................................................................................. 65
Figure 4-15: About FPL Window......................................................................................................65
Figure 4-16: Programmer Parameter Window.................................................................................66
Figure 5-1: GUI Software Startup Screen...................................................................................... 68
Figure 5-2: <Standard Device Setup> Dialog Box......................................................................... 69
Figure 5-3: Parameter File Selection.............................................................................................69
Figure 5-4: Port Selection.............................................................................................................. 70
Figure 5-5: <Standard Device Setup> Dialog Box after Setting..................................................... 71
Figure 5-6: <Advance Device Setup> Dialog Box..........................................................................72
Figure 5-7: Completion of Parameter Setting ................................................................................73
Figure 5-8: After Downloading....................................................................................................... 74
Figure 5-9: After EPV Execution....................................................................................................75
Figure 6-1: USB Mini-B Type Host Connector Pin Configuration ..................................................77
Figure 6-2: Target Connector Pin Configuration............................................................................ 78
Figure 6-3: External View of Target Cable..................................................................................... 79
Figure 6-4: External View of Target Connector.............................................................................. 80
Figure 6-5: External View of FP4 Connector ................................................................................. 81
Figure 6-6: Target Interface........................................................................................................... 82
Figure 7-1: Example of UART Interface Circuit.............................................................................. 85
Figure 8-1: Circuit Diagram of FPL-FA .......................................................................................... 87
Figure 8-2: Circuit Diagrams of Main FPL Unit (1/3)...................................................................... 88
Figure 10-1: External View of the Main Unit .................................................................................... 96
Figure 10-2: External View of the FPL-FA....................................................................................... 97
Figure 10-3: External View of Target Cable..................................................................................... 98
Figure 10-4: External View of Target Cable Tip...............................................................................98

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List of Tables
Table 2-1: Settings on the rear of the housing................................................................................. 17
Table 4-1: Toolbar Buttons.............................................................................................................. 52
Table 6-1: Pin Configuration of USB Connector.............................................................................. 77
Table 6-2: Pin Configuration of Target Cable Connection Connector ............................................. 78
Table 6-3: Pin Configuration of Target Cable.................................................................................. 79
Table 6-4: Pin Configuration of Target Connector........................................................................... 80
Table 6-5: Pin Configuration of FP4 Connector............................................................................... 81
Table 6-6: List of Interface Connections..........................................................................................82
Table 10-1: Specifications of the Main Unit.......................................................................................95

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Chapter 1 Overview
The FPL is a tool that erases, writes, and verifies programs on an NEC Electronics on-chip flash mem-
ory microcontroller on the target board.
1.1 Features
•The FPL is a compact on-chip flash memory microcontroller designed for development.
•The USB interface is available for connection with the host.
•The FPL allows on-board programming without removing the target device from the target system.
•UART only is supported for connection with the target device.
•Device-specific parameters required for writing are read from a parameter file (PRM file).

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 System Requirements
•OS: A PC supporting Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP is
needed.
A free space of 2 Mbytes is required on the hard disk to install the GUI software.
•Host machine: The following types of personal computers can be used:
IBM PC/ATTM or compatible
CPU
PentiumTM 100 MHz or more
RAM
32 Mbytes or more
•Host interface: USB interface that enables communication based on USB (Ver1.1 or later)
•File formats: Program files can be used in Motorola HEX file format or Intel HEX file format.

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2.2 System Configuration
The system configuration of the FPL is shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1: FPL System Configuration
Notes: 1. se the USB cable (Mini-B type) delivered with IECUBE.
2. The FA adapter is a product of Naito Densei Machida Mfg. Co., Ltd.
The FPL is connected to the host machine via the USB cable (Mini-B type). The FPL is connected to
the user system via the target cable. For the detailed specifications of the target cable and connector,
refer to Chapter 6 Connectors and Cables.
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IECUBE Accessory Disk
USB cable
(Mini-B type)Note 1
PG-FPL
Target cable FPL-FA
Target system
based on FP4
connector
Target system
not based on
FP4 connector
FA adapterNote 2

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2.2.1 FPL display specifications, and connector and MODE switch settings
Figure 2-2: Connector and LED Configuration
•Connector for target cable connection : Used to connect the connector of the target cable.
•USB connector : Used to connect the USB cable to be connected to the
host machine.
•Power LED : Turned on in green when the FPL is connected to the host
machine.
•Status LED : Blinks in red when the FPL is communicating with the
target device.
Caution: When the Status LED is blinking, communication with the target device is in
progress. Do not disconnect the target cable and USB cable.
•MODE switch : Switches power to be supplied to the target system.
Setting of the MODE switch
•MODE1: Used when VDD/VDD2 is supplied from the target system.
•MODE2: Used when the FPL supplies power to a target system with 3.3 V VDD.
(The VDD2 pin is placed in the high-impedance state.)
•MODE3: Used when the FPL supplies power to a target system with 5 V VDD.
(The VDD2 pin is placed in the high-impedance state.)
•MODE4: Used when the FPL supplies power to a target system with 5 V VDD
and 3.3 V VDD2.
Table 2-1: Settings on the rear of the housing
MODE1234
VDD Target 3.3 V 5 V 5 V
VDD2 Target N.C. N.C. 3.3 V
USB connector MODE switch
Power LED Status LED Connector for target
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2.2.2 FPL-FA connectors
Figure 2-3: FPL-FA Connector Configuration
•Target connector : Used to connect the tip of the target cable.
•FP4 connector : Used to connect the FA adapter board or target system.
2.2.3 Target system
The target system must be equipped with an interface that complies with the target interface specifica-
tions.
For details of the specifications, refer to Chapter 6 Connectors and Cables.
2.2.4 USB connector
The shape of the USB connector is based on the Mini-B type.
For details of the specifications, refer to Chapter 6 Connectors and Cables.
2.2.5 Target cable
The tip of the target cable can be connected to the header pin of 0.635 ×0.635 mm.
For details of the specifications, refer to Chapter 6 Connectors and Cables.
Target connector
FP4 connector Component side (front) Solder side (rear)

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2.2.6 Connection procedure
1. Set the MODE switch according to the power supply of the target system.
Caution: Be sure to set the MODE switch before making connections with the host machine
and target system.
If connections are made based on an incorrect setting, this product and target sys-
tem can be damaged.
Figure 2-4: MODE Switch Setting
2. Connect the host machine with the FPL via the USB cable. (Check that the Power LED is turned
on in green.)
Cautions: 1. Be sure to perform this step before making a connection with the target system.
If connections are made in an incorrect order, this product and target system can
be damaged.
2. If the MODE switch is set to MODE2, MODE3, or MODE4 (power is supplied from
the FPL), the voltage set on the VDD/VDD2 pin is output when the FPL is con-
nected with the host machine.
3A. (When a connection is made with a target system that has a 16-pin connector usable with the FP4
connector)
<1> Connect the tip of the target cable with the target connector of the FPL-FA.
Remark: The FPL-FA is connected with the target cable at the time of shipment.
<2> Check that the power to the target system is not turned on.
Caution: Check that the power to the target system is not turned on before connecting the tar-
get cable. If the target cable is connected after the power to the target system is
turned on, this product can be damaged.
<3> Connect the FP4 connector with the connector installed on the target system.
Caution: When MODE2, MODE3, or MODE4 is set, VDD/VDD2 is output from the FP4 connec-
tor.
Before inserting or removing a device on the target system, be sure to detach the FP4
connector.
<4> Be sure to turn on the power to the target system.
(When MODE2, MODE3, or MODE4 is set, power is supplied from the FPL, so that this step
is not required.)
Set the MODE switch
1: Target / Target
2: 3.3 V / N.C.
3: 5 V / N.C.
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•Method of connecting the tip of the target cable with the FPL-FA
Make a connection so that the stamp mark (number) on the tip of the target cable matches
the number on the FPL-FA board.
Figure 2-5: Connecting the Target Cable with the FPL-FA
3B. (When the FPL is connected with the target system without using the FPL-FA)
<1> Disconnect the FPL-FA from the target cable.
<2> Check that the power to the target system is not turned on.
Caution: Check that the power to the target system is not turned on before connecting the tar-
get cable. If the target cable is connected after the power to the target system is
turned on, this product can be damaged.
<3> Connect the tip of the target cable marked "0.GND" to GND of the target system.
Caution: Be sure to connect "0.GND" at the beginning.
If connections are made in an incorrect order, this product and target system can be
damaged.
<4> Check that the power to the target system is not turned on.
<5> Connect the tip of the target cable marked "1.VDD" to VDD of the target system.
<6> Connect the tip of the target cable marked "2.VDD2" to VDD2 of the target system.
Caution: Be sure to make connections in the order from "0.GND" to "1.VDD" to "2.VDD2" to
"other signals".
If connections are made in an incorrect order, this product and target system can be
damaged.
<7> Connect the tips of other target cables to the target system.
<8> Turn on the power to the target system.
(When MODE2, MODE3, or MODE4 is set, power is supplied from the FPL, so that this step
is not required.)
0 . GND
Match the number
Tip of target cable