Segger Flasher 5 pro Product information sheet

A product of SEGGER Microcontroller GmbH

Flasher 5 PRO

Document: UM05009

Software version: 2.16

Revision: 0

Date: July 11, 2019

User & Reference Guide

Tool for serial in circuit

programming of

microcontrollers with on-chip

flash memory

www.segger.com

Disclaimer

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anteed to be entirely free of error. The information in this manual is subject to

change for functional or performance improvements without notice. Please make sure

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Manual versions

This manual describes the current software version. If any error occurs, inform us

and we will try to assist you as soon as possible.

Print date: July 11, 2019

Software Revision Date By Description

2.16 0 190711 MD Updated the company name and the copyright information.

2.10 0 141006 MD Initial version.

About this document

Assumptions

This document assumes that you already have a solid knowledge of the following:

• The software tools used for building your application (assembler, linker, C com-

piler)

• The C programming language

• The target processor

• DOS command line

If you feel that your knowledge of C is not sufficient, we recommend The C Program-

ming Language by Kernighan and Richie (ISBN 0-13-1103628), which describes the

standard in C-programming and, in newer editions, also covers the ANSI C standard.

How to use this manual

This manual explains all the functions and macros that the product offers. It assumes

you have a working knowledge of the C language. Knowledge of assembly program-

ming is not required.

Typographic conventions for syntax

This manual uses the following typographic conventions:

Style Used for

Body Body text.

Keyword Text that you enter at the command-prompt or that appears on

the display (that is system functions, file- or pathnames).

Parameter Parameters in API functions.

Sample Sample code in program examples.

Sample comment Comments in program examples.

Reference Reference to chapters, sections, tables and figures or other docu-

ments.

GUIElement Buttons, dialog boxes, menu names, menu commands.

Emphasis Very important sections.

Table 1.1: Typographic conventions

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embOS/IP a high-performance TCP/IP

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Flasher

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1 Introduction......................................................................................................................9

1.1 Flasher overview .....................................................................................10

2 Working with Flasher .....................................................................................................13

2.1 Connecting Flasher to the PC.....................................................................14

2.2 Using the Flasher PC software ...................................................................15

2.3 Using the serial link to program in circuit ....................................................25

2.4 Operating Flasher in stand-alone mode.......................................................26

2.5 Error messages .......................................................................................27

3 Remote control...............................................................................................................31

3.1 Overview................................................................................................32

3.2 Handshake control ...................................................................................33

3.3 ASCII command interface ......................................................................... 34

3.4 Reply messages from Flasher ....................................................................37

4 Batch mode....................................................................................................................39

4.1 Introduction............................................................................................ 40

4.2 List of commands ....................................................................................41

4.3 Examples ...............................................................................................44

5 Hardware .......................................................................................................................47

5.1 Target interface for M16C/62, M16C26P, M16C/80, M32C and R32C ...............48

5.2 Serial target interface circuitry ..................................................................51

5.3 Target interface for other systems .............................................................52

5.4 CRC calculation used in Flasher and PC software .......................................... 53

6 Support ..........................................................................................................................55

6.1 Trouble shooting......................................................................................56

6.2 Known limitations ....................................................................................57

6.3 Contacting support ..................................................................................58

7 Glossary.........................................................................................................................59

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter gives a short overview about the features of the Flasher.

10 CHAPTER 1 Introduction

1.1 Flasher overview

Flasher is a programming tool for microcontrollers with on-chip flash memory. It is

designed for programming flash targets with the Flasher software or in stand-alone

mode. Flasher connects to a PC using the USB/Ethernet/RS-232 interface, running

Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or

Windows 8. In stand-alone mode, Flasher can be driven by the start/stop button, or

via the RS-232 interface (handshake control or ASCII interface). Flasher interfaces to

target via a 10-pin connector.

1.1.1 Supported microcontrollers

• M16C/1N series

• M16C/26 series

• M16C/24 series

• M16C/26; M16C26A series

• M16C/28; M16C28B series

• M16C/29 series

• M16C/56 series

• M16C/57 series

• M16C/62 series

• M16C/62P series

• M16C/64 series

• M16C/65 series

• M16C/6N series

• M16C/6S series

• M16C/6V series

• M16C/80 series

• M32C/83; M32C/84; M32C/85; M32C/86; M32C/88; M32C/95 series

• R8C/14; R8C/15; R8C/18; R8C/19; R8C/22; R8C/23; R8C/24; R8C/25; R8C/26;

R8C/27; R8C/28;

• R8C/29; R8C/2C; R8C/2D, R8C/3x series

• R32C series

• M79 series

For detailed information on supported flash chips please check www.segger.com/

flashmcus.htm

1.1.2 Features

• Easy to use Windows software

• Serial in target programming supported

• Programming / Clearing / Verifying / Read back supported; High speed program-

ming

• User or boot area selectable (read only in serial mode)

• 128 MByte flash memory to store target program

• Can be used in a production environment

• PC software for batch mode processing, allowing usage in automated test sys-

tems.

• Remote control functions for automated testers

• Flasher 5 PRO can be controlled an accessed via RS-232 or Ethernet.

1.1.3 Working environment

Host System

IBM PC/AT or compatible. CPU: 486 (or better) with at least 8Mb of RAM, running

Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / Vista / Windows 7 or Windows 8. It needs to have an RS-

232 or Ethernet interface available for communication with Flasher.

Power supply

Flasher requires a 5V power supply over its USB connector, minimum current con-

sumption is about 80mA. You may use the power supply which comes with the tool or

may power it from a USB port from your PC. Flasher is NOT protected against polarity

reversion on the supply input. Please avoid excess voltage over 6.0V.

Flasher can be supplied from the target, if the target is operated from 4.5 to 5V.

Installing the Flasher PC-software

The latest PC software FLASHER.EXE is available from the download pages on our

website: http://www.segger.com.

In order to use the software, simply copy it onto your hard drive and start the exe-

cutable which will guide you through the installation process.

12 CHAPTER 1 Introduction

Chapter 2

Working with Flasher

This chapter describes functionality of Flasher and how to use it.

14 CHAPTER 2 Working with Flasher

2.1 Connecting Flasher to the PC

2.1.1 Using the RS-232 interface with a serial COM port

Flasher comes with a standard serial 1 by 1 interface cable with one male and one

female 9 pin SUB-D9 connector which can be used to connect the Flasher to the PC.

The pin assignment of the 9 pin SUB-D female RS-232 interface connector is as fol-

lows:

Getting started

1. Connect the Flasher to the power supply.

2. Connect the Flasher to a PC using the 1 by 1 RS-232 serial interface cable and

run the Flasher PC software FLASHER.EXE

3. Select the chosen COM port of your PC in the communication settings dialog in

the Flasher PC software by menu: "Options | Communication".

4. Set up the device via menu "Options | Device" in the PC software.

5. For in-circuit programming: Connect the Flasher to the target system via the

standard 10 pin or customized interface cable.

2.1.2 Using the RJ45 Ethernet interface

Flasher comes with an RJ54 Ethernet cable which can be used to communicate via

Ethernet. The cable can be plugged in directly into an RJ45 socket on the PC or else-

where in the LAN using hubs or switches.

Getting started

1. Connect the FLASHER to the power supply.

2. Connect the FLASHER to a PC or LAN using the RJ45 Ethernet cable and run the

Flasher PC software FLASHER.EXE

3. Select the Flasher in the communication settings dialog in the Flasher PC soft-

ware by menu: "Options | Communication". Details how to select the Flasher with

Ethernet connection are described later on in the manual.

4. Set up the device via menu "Options | Device" in the PC software.

5. For in-circuit programming: Connect the Flasher to the target system via the

standard 10pin or customized interface cable.

no. Signal Function Host signal

2 TxD Serial async. data input Serial data output (TxD)

3 RxD Serial async. data output Serial data input (RxD)

5 GND Signal ground Signal ground

Table 2.1: RS-232 signals

2.2 Using the Flasher PC software

General

Flasher comes with an easy to use Windows software. It allows reading of program

files in motorola, intel hex or binary format. The following is a screenshot of

FLASHER.EXE with loaded target program.

Setup the communication between PC and Flasher

Make sure that the power supply is connected (one of Flasher LEDs should be illumi-

nated) and that the Flasher is connected to your PC with either the 9pin 1 by 1 RS-

232 serial interface cable, or the Ethernet cable. Both interfaces can be connected at

the same time. It depends on the configuration, which interface is used to communi-

cate. The Ethernet interface is much faster than the serial RS-232 interface, but may

require additional configuration of the Flasher.

2.2.1 Setup the serial UART connection for communication

The RS-232 port of the Flasher can be used for communication to PC. You have to

select a COM port on your PC and set up the Flasher PC software to use this COM

port.

1. Connect the Flasher to a COM port of your PC via the provided serial cable.

2. Chose menu "Options | Communication" to open the setup dialog for the commu-

nication parameters.

3. Select the "UART Port" radio button.

4. In the corresponding listbox select the COM port which is connected to your

Flasher. You may chose COM1 to COM20. If this does not match any of your COM

ports, you may try to assign a port number in the range from 1 to 20 in your Sys-

16 CHAPTER 2 Working with Flasher

tem settings to the COM port you want to use.

After the COM port selection, press OK. The Flasher PC software and Flasher should

now communicate. The Flasher status and serial number should be visible in the

Flasher PC software.

2.2.2 Setup the Ethernet connection for communication

Using the Ethernet for communication has the advantage that download and upload

of data between the Flasher and PC is much faster. Since Flasher software version

2.10, communication between Flasher PC software and Flasher via Ethernet is sup-

ported.

A Flasher with firmware older than version 2.10 requires a firmware update which

can be done via the RS-232 port.

Initially, the Flasher retrieves its IP address from a DHPC server. Therefore, the con-

nection between the Flasher and the PC requires a LAN with an active DHCP server to

communicate unless a fixed IP address has been assigned to the Flasher.

When the Flasher and the PC are connected to a hub or switch in the same LAN with

DHCP server, the Flasher can be accessed by your PC without further configuration.

1. Connect the Flasher to a hub or switch in your LAN using the RJ45 cable. It may take

a few seconds until the Flasher gets its IP address from your DHCP server.

2. In the Flasher PC software chose menu "Options | Communication" to open the

setup dialog for communication parameters.

3. Depending on the desired connection mode select "IP Addr" or "IP S/N" radio

button. If "IP Addr" radio button is selected the Flasher PC software connects to

Flasher using the IP address of Flasher. The IP address can be specified on the

edit field on the right in the "dotted" format. If the "IP S/N" radio button is

selected the Flasher PC software uses the serial number of the Flasher to connect

to it. The serial number can be found on the label at the bottom of the Flasher.

The edit field on the right can be used to specify the serial number of the Flasher

to connect to.

4. Click "OK" button to confirm your settings.

You may click the "Search..." button to scan the network for your connected Flasher.

A list with Flasher which are found in your network is shown:

Select one Flasher in the list and click OK (or double-click on one Flasher in the list).

All available data of the selected Flasher is automatically read into the communica-

tion parameters dialog. At least the serial number and the IP address are available.

When used in a LAN with DHCP server, it is a good choice to address and identify the

Flasher by its serial number.

2.2.3 Setup the Network configuration for Flasher

It may be useful to assign a fixed IP address and a nickname to the Flasher, which

can be done by the network configuration for the Flasher.

Fixed IP addresses have to be used when the Flasher should be driven in a network

without DHCP server, for example, if it shall be directly connected to a PC or Laptop

without DHCP server. Note that with version 2.10 of the Flasher PC software, this

configuration settings can not be set from the Flasher PC software. Network configu-

ration for the Flasher from the Flasher PC software will be implemented in later ver-

sions of the Flasher PC software.

To configure the network settings of Flasher version 2.10, you have to use the built in

web-server of Flasher 5 PRO. For first time setup, connect the Flasher to a LAN with

DHCP server. To start the web server, you have to examine the IP address of the con-

nected Flasher. To get the IP address, you may use the Flasher PC software and

18 CHAPTER 2 Working with Flasher

retrieve the IP address from the programmer selection list as described above, or you

may start the 5PRO_UDPDiscover.exe tool which is located in the program folder of

the Flasher PC software.

After examining the IP address of the Flasher to configure, start a web browser and

enter the IP address in the address bar of your browser. Using the example above,

you have to type 192.168.11.151 in the address bar of your browser.

The browser will connect to the Flasher and show the main web-page. In the web

server window, chose the function "Network configuration" by a click of the link

shown on the left side.

When you want to assign a nickname and a fixed IP address, first enter the nickname

and press the "Save" button assigned to the nickname. Then enter the IP address

and the subnet mask and press the "Save" button assigned to the IP address set-

tings. There is no need to enter an IP address for a gateway.

When you modify the IP address and save the settings, you will lose the connection.

It is a good idea to write down the address you assigned. Be careful to assign an

address which you can reach with your PC or laptop.

The screenshot below shows a sample configuration to assign a fixed IP address and

a nickname to the Flasher:

The sample above shows a configuration which was used to setup Flasher for a direct

connection between a laptop and Flasher. The laptop had the IP address

169.254.98.109, the IP address for Flasher has to differ from the IP address of the

PC it should be used with, but has to be in the same subnet.

2.2.4 Setup the USB connection for communication

Since the software version 2.10 Flasher supports communication via USB. Communi-

cation via USB has the advantage of being faster than communication via UART.

A Flasher with firmware older than version 2.10 requires a firmware update which

can be done via the RS-232 port.

The following steps must be followed in order to connect the Flasher to PC via USB:

1. Connect the Flasher to an USB port of your PC or to a USB hub connected to your PC

using the provided USB cable.

2. Chose menu "Options | Communication" to open the setup dialog for the commu-

nication parameters.

3. Select the "USB S/N" radio button.

4. In the corresponding edit field specify the serial number of the Flasher you want

to connect to.

20 CHAPTER 2 Working with Flasher

5. Click "OK" button to confirm your settings.

You may click the "Search..." button to scan the USB ports for your connected

Flasher. A list with Flasher devices which are found is shown:

Select one Flasher in the list and click OK (or double-click on one Flasher in the list).

The serial number of the selected Flasher is automatically read into the communica-

tion parameters dialog.

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